The Maine Association of the Deaf, Inc.
Serving and Empowering the Deaf Community Since 1877
Our Mission
The Maine Association of the Deaf, Inc. is dedicated to promoting the social, recreational, educational, civic, and economic welfare of all Deaf citizens within the State of Maine. We also collaborate with other associations to advance the cause of the Deaf community on a national scale.
Our History
Established in 1877 and incorporated in 1906, MeAD is one of the oldest organizations in the nation serving the Deaf community. Our journey began with a small group of Deaf individuals in East Belfast, ME, and has grown to include significant milestones such as the creation of Maine Deaf Mute Mission, the incorporation of Maine Mission for the Deaf, and our centennial celebration in 1977 which saw the renaming to Maine Association of the Deaf, Inc.
Key Milestones
Our Board
Dedicated Leaders Driving Our Mission
Sitara Sheikh
Co-President
Thomas Minch
Co-President
Sheila Loring
Co-President
Heather
Richards-Kretlow
Secretary
Josh Sheedy
Treasurer
Our Staff
Committed to Our Community's success
Matt Webster
Grant Administrator
Maine Sign Language Interpreting Committee
Dedicated Leaders Driving Our Mission
Meli Stamp
MeSLIC Co-Chair
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meslic@deafmaine.org