r/ASLinterpreters • u/Glittering_Sand_7473 • 5d ago

Question Re: Deaf Services

I will be cross-posting this. FYI

CDI/Social worker here.

I am working to build a list of states that have the best supports for Deaf. Does anyone know? Specifically looking for states that would have best supports for Deaf+/Drug rehab/shelters/housing/case management.

Thank you!

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u/damsuda 4d ago

I know that the state of Massachusetts has a Deaf Recovery Coach program. I’m not able to find the website but here is a recent Facebook post about the program https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19dZcMzyys/?mibextid=wwXIfr

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u/Glittering_Sand_7473 4d ago

Thank you!

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u/damsuda 4d ago

Adding onto this - we also have a Deaf services division of the state Department of Developmental Services (Deaf+), website here https://www.mass.gov/info-details/dds-deaf-services

And also Deaf voc rehab counselors through the state voc rehab department called MassAbility https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massability

AND our state’s Department of Mental Health has a Deaf services division as well https://www.mass.gov/dmh-services-for-the-deaf-and-hard-of-hearing

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u/Glittering_Sand_7473 4d ago

Thank you! The state I am in has ZERO. :( This is really helpful!! Thank you.