Resource Guide: ORGANIZATIONS OF THE DEAF

Last Updated; April 29, 2011

ALDA, Inc.

8038 MacIntosh Lane, Suite 2
Rockford, IL 61107-5336
(815) 332-1515 (V/TTY)
1-866-402-2532 (Toll free V)
Contact Region I Director: Matt Ferrara
E-mail: RD1@alda.org
Web site: www.alda.org/

The Association of Late-Deafened Adults is about communication and acceptance of every deafened individual. Some people lip-read, some sign, some use hearing aids, some have cochlear implants, and some need to have others write down what they are saying - and at ALDA all the above is okay! ALDAs official communication philosophy is "Whatever works!"

Bangor Deaf Club

Richard Oakes, President
P.O. Box 2121
Bangor, ME 04401
E-mail: Roakes7607@aol.com

Bangor Deaf Club welcomes Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Late Deafened, CODA's, hearing, and sign language students to join them in social events throughout the year. Deaf and Hard of Hearing children are also welcome. Activities include people of all ages. If you would like to be added to the mailing list, please contact us. Opportunity for volunteer work also available.

Maine Alumni Assoc. of the Deaf

Lois Morin, Secretary
576 Bridgton Road
Sebago, ME 04029
E-mail: LGMorin@roadrunner.com

Maine Association for the Deaf, Inc.

William H. Nye, President
E-mail: wpnye@maine.rr.com

The Maine Association for the Deaf (MeAD) is a state chapter of the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) and is the central deaf organization for statewide activities for the deaf in Maine. Founded in Belfast in 1877, this organization focuses on social, education, recreation, civic, and economic welfare of all deaf and hard of hearing citizens and holds a biennial convention. The MeAD distributes a quarterly newsletter and plans to unveil a website. A person need not be deaf or hard of hearing to be a member.

Maine Recreation Association of the Deaf

Abby Bouchard
4 Winding Way
Standish, ME 04084
207-766-7059 (VP) or 866-575-9097 (VP)
E-mail: abbyheart2004@yahoo.com