ASL & Life Skills Training for Deaf Immigrants in Maine
- Barney Vega
- Apr 22
- 2 min read
Updated: Sep 2
Learning new skills can make life in a new country easier.
Our program supports Deaf immigrants in Maine by teaching important tools for daily living and future success.
what we offer
ASL Classes - improve communication and connect with others in the Deaf community
Life Skills Training - practice everyday tasks like shopping, doctor visits, and banking
Job Workshops - get ready for employment and career opportunities
Driver's Education Support - learn about driving rules, safety, and licenses
Why It Matters
These classes are more than lessons - they give Deaf immigrants the confidence to live independently, find opportunities, and feel at home in Maine.
Join Us
Everyone is welcome. No fees to join.
No matter your background or English level, you have a place here.
Together, we are building skills for today and hope for tomorrow.
Bureau of Rehabilitation Services
Department of Labor
The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, also known as "VR," helps people with physical, mental, or emotional disabilities to get and keep a job.
Hearing Aids and Vocational Rehabilitation: The Vocational Rehabilitation Program (VR) can help eligible Maine VR clients get hearing aids if their hearing loss disability is a barrier to employment. See hearing aid procurement website: Hearing Aid Procurement
Terry Morrell, Regional Manager
207-470-7668 (VP)
207-287-5292 (FAX)
Email: Terry.L. Morrell@maine.gov
Rehabilitation Counselors for the Deaf (RCD)
REGION I
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
151 Jetport Blvd.
Portland, ME 04102-1946
Joseph Roquebecil
Email: Joseph.Roquebecil@maine.gov
207-221-5526 (VP)
207-441-5574 (Text)
207-775-7870 (Fax)
Serving Cumberland and York counties.
Nancy Hickey
207-808-2214 (VP)
207-775-7870 (Fax)
Email: Nancy Hickey@maine.gov
Serving Cumberland and York counties.
John Post 207-591-4128 (Portland VP)
Email: John.I.Post@maine.gov
Serving Androscoggin, Cumberland, Franklin, Oxford, Sagadahoc and York counties.
REGION II
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
5 Mollison Way
Lewiston, ME 04240
207-514-0183 (VP)
207-689-5887 (Text)
207-753-9051(FAX)
John Post
Email: John.I.Post@maine.gov
Serving Androscoggin, Cumberland, Franklin, Oxford, Sagadahoc and York counties.
REGION III
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
73 State House Station45 Commerce Drive Augusta, ME 04333
207-226-7270(VP)
207-441-5192 (text)
287-6249 (FAX)
Sitara Sheikh
Email: Sitara.N.Sheikh@maine.gov
REGION IV
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
45 Oak Street, Suite 1Bangor, ME 04401
207-441-5192 (text)
207-433-5234 (VP)
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
66 Spruce Street, Suite 3
Presque Isle, ME 04769
207-441-5192 (text)
207-433-5234 (VP)
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