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Contact Information
Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf Hard of HearingContact: Jonathan O'Dell, Director
Email Address: Jonathan.O'Dell@state.ma.us
Phone: 617-740-1600 xV
Alternate Phone: 800-882-1155 xV
View Communication, Access, Training & Technology Services Website
600 Washington Street Boston, MA 02111
Area Served: Boston
Map Location Communication, Access, Training & Technology Services
Narrative
MCDHH provides public education, communication access training for agencies, assistive technology (AT) consultation and information materials, speakers. We have general information related to Deaf, late deafened, oral deaf and hard of hearing people, their needs and services. Bilingual staff (ASL/English) available.
The Communication Access, Training and Technology Services Department (CATTS) acts as the initial information resource for the public related to issues of deafness and hearing loss.
Common requests involve requests for:
- information on the MCDHH services
- the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- state and federal laws and legislation
- sign language
- speech reading classes
- communication access
- assistive technology (AT)
- programs and support services for deaf and hard of hearing people
- interpreter/CART issues
- schools and summer camps
Service Types
- Disability Awareness
- Equipment Loan
- Financial Assistance
- Skills Training
Program Type
- Advocacy
- Assistive Technology and Equipment
Populations Served
- Deaf
- Developmental Disability
- Hard of Hearing
Ages Served
- Birth to 3
- 3 - 4
- 5 - 8
- 9 - 13
- 14 - 18
- 19 - 22
- 23 – 59
- 60 +
Languages Spoken
- American Sign Language
Accessibility Features
- Accessible Parking
- Accessible Public Transportation
- Accessible Restrooms
- Elevators
- Services at School
- Services at Work
- Wheelchair Ramps
Additional Information
- Fees: Free Service