Communication, Access, Training & Technology Services Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf Hard of Hearing

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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