Maine’s Deaf Community is grieving deeply. We lost four of our cherished community members in last night’s Lewiston shootings, two of which were fathers of children in our educational programs. Our community is incredibly tight-knit, full of heart and pride. The fact that these men were together is who we are. Togetherness is what makes us strong and will hold us during this devastating time. The lives of those lost in the shooting will never be forgotten. We are holding their families, loved ones, and our community in our hearts. - 10/26/23, Karen Hopkins, Executive Director.

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About MECDHH/GBSD

In collaboration with families and professionals throughout Maine, we provide transformative learning, language-focused education, and opportunities for
social-emotional growth, empowering Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals,
birth to 22, to reach their full potential.

News & Updates

MECDHH/GBSD at the Statehouse

MECDHH/GBSD’s Executive Director Karen Hopkins, Preschool Coordinator, Cathy Lushman, and Early Intervention Coordinator, Amy Spencer joined over 150 early childhood providers on April 5 to celebrate the Week of the […]

Upcoming Events

Family Playgroup - Falmouth

Wednesdays, 10am-11:30am September 20 - December 13 For Deaf and hard of hearing children, age 0-3, and their families @ MECDHH/GBSD, Mackworth Island, Falmouth Contact: Amy Spencer, amy.spencer@mecdhh.org with any […]

Age: 0-3

MECDHH/GBSD Board Meeting

The next school board meeting will be on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 5:30PM in the MECDHH/GBSD cafeteria on Mackworth Island, as well as over Zoom (see link below). The […]

Family Playgroup - Falmouth

Wednesdays, 10am-11:30am September 20 - December 13 For Deaf and hard of hearing children, age 0-3, and their families @ MECDHH/GBSD, Mackworth Island, Falmouth Contact: Amy Spencer, amy.spencer@mecdhh.org with any […]

Age: 0-3
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