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EIN 27-3832622 · Deaf & Hearing Impaired Centers (P87)
What they do
Camp Discover-We Offer A Fun Educational Experience for Families With Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing to Experience All of The Communication Opportunities Available to Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children. Classes Are Offered In ASL Cued Language and Listening and Spoken English for All Levels to Learn About or Practice Their Skills. There Are Many Opportunities for Families to Meet Deaf and Hard of Hearing Adults to Learn About Their Experiences and Ask Questions About What Their Children May Experience Through Their Lives. We Also Offer Many Fun Camp Activities to Engage Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children In New Experiences New Vocabulary and Confidence Building Activities to Help With Self-advocacy. This Year We Had 130 People Attend Including Staff Mentors and Interpreters With 45kids and 29 Adults Attending Classes. We Also Offered Internship Opportunities to Local University Students Enrolled In Deaf Education and Audiology Speech Pathology Studies.
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ContactDarlene FreemanTreasurer
In care of% DARLENE FREEMAN
Mailing address143 W SHORE RD, OTIS, ME 04605-6902
Main phone(207) 570-5691Source: Form 990 public record. Confirm details with the nonprofit before visiting or sending anything.
Represent this organization?Claim this nonprofit to change contact informationAbout this charity
- Recognized since
- May 2018
- County
- Penobscot
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