Mass Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Official Twitter account of the MA Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

[Mass Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing @MassCDHH]

In honor of #DeafAwarenessMonth and #InternationalWeekOfTheDeaf, we are proud to present #OnTheRoadWithMCDHH, a film which shows #MCDHH services from a first-day staff member perspective.

Watch Now: https://t.co/a6AjvuIjQR

Transcript: https://t.co/59KAyZuYdp

[Mass Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing @MassCDHH]

Happy #PRIDE Month from our team at #MCDHH. We are proud to support members of the LGBTQ+ community from all backgrounds, from those on our team to the LGBTQ+ Deaf and hard of hearing communities who make our work so meaningful. #ForAllOfUs #Pride2026 #PrideMonth #LGBTQ

[Mass Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing @MassCDHH]

In honor of #MemorialDay, our team at #MCDHH celebrates and remembers all those who have served our country. We are grateful for your service and sacrifice.

Please note that our office is closed Monday and will resume operation on Tuesday at regular business hours. Thank you.

[Mass Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing @MassCDHH]

Happy #GlobalAccessibilityAwarenessDay from our team at #MCDHH. As we continue to expand digital access for people with different disabilities, we invite you to visit #GAAD Foundation's site, which offers resources for accessibility tips and technology: https://t.co/OvCfyJwv5o

[Mass Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing @MassCDHH]

#MCDHH will hold the Statewide Advisory Council (SAC) meeting this Thursday in person!

The meeting will take place at 40 Broad Street, 10th Floor, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Please RSVP to Heather Daley at [email protected] to confirm attendance.

#SAC

[Mass Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing @MassCDHH]

Thank you to news team @WWLP-22News for highlighting #MCDHH’s 40th Anniversary in Holyoke on May 2. Learn more about our event and watch an interview featuring #MCDHH’s own Commissioner Sotonwa via WWLP’s article below:

https://t.co/iMXtLrD5B9

Photo Credit: Jonathan O'Dell

[Mass Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing @MassCDHH]

#MCDHH offers its sincerest gratitude to @MassLtGov Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll for attending and offering remarks at our 40th Anniversary event at Holyoke Community College last Saturday. Your acknowledgement and words are deeply appreciated! Photo Credit: Jonathan O'Dell

[Mass Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing @MassCDHH]

#MCDHH, established in 1986, celebrated 40 years of service with events on April 30 at the Massachusetts State House and May 2 at Holyoke Community College. Thank you to all who attended.

Learn more about our events in the news release below:
https://t.co/S2sbYaTGyi

[Mass Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing @MassCDHH]

Our team at #MCDHH wishes you a very happy #AAPI Heritage Month. In stride with this year’s theme, we celebrate the leaders, organizations, and spaces that keep all Asian American and Pacific Islander communities united. #PowerInUnity #StrengtheningCommunitiesTogether

[Mass Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing @MassCDHH]

Today, #MCDHH Commissioner Opeoluwa Sotonwa met with @DTA_Listens Commissioner Michael Cole to discuss agency #collaboration to support of #Deaf and #HardOfHearing constituents. The conversation focused on improving communication access and services for individuals and families.

[Mass Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing @MassCDHH]

#MCDHH is happy to celebrate National Interpreter Appreciation Day. Please find a special message of gratitude from our very own Commissioner Sotonwa, on behalf of MCDHH to all interpreters, in the vlog below. Thank you for all you do!

Vlog: https://t.co/D1rAxivAYx

[Mass Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing @MassCDHH]

MCDHH is proud to announce Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll will attend our 40th Anniversary event this Saturday in Holyoke, MA. Please note the updated event start time.

Registration: 9:30 AM
Start: 10 AM
Remarks from Lt. Gov. Driscoll: 10:15

More info:
https://t.co/OHdfKOnN1N

[Mass Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing @MassCDHH]

#MCDHH currently seeks a Chief Procurement & Contract Manager. #Apply today for an opportunity to join our team!
Apply via the link and QR Code in our vlog:
https://t.co/oHmj9gvDZV
Vlog Transcript: https://t.co/9A1HWGYwF7
For more information, contact: [email protected]

[Mass Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing @MassCDHH]

This Thursday at 5:30 PM EST, #MCDHH will host its Statewide Advisory Council Meeting on Zoom.

Please register in advance for this meeting via the link below:
https://t.co/lYMAoPMXml

#SAC

[Mass Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing @MassCDHH]

Register now for #MCDHH's 40th #Anniversary Celebration at https://t.co/XmubYDhcgr!

April 30
10 AM Registration; 10:30-2:30 PM
MA State House

May 2
10 AM Registration; 10:30-4 PM
Holyoke Community College

Vlog:
https://t.co/t5m8yhiUcr

Transcript:
https://t.co/ge4jvXcZSf

[Mass Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing @MassCDHH]

Register now for #MCDHH's 40th #Anniversary Celebration at https://t.co/XmubYDhcgr!

April 30
10 AM Registration; 10:30-2:30 PM
MA State House

May 2
10 AM Registration; 10:30-4 PM
Holyoke Community College

Vlog:
https://t.co/t5m8yhiUcr

Transcript:
https://t.co/ge4jvXcZSf

[Mass Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing @MassCDHH]

Registration is now open for MCDHH 40th #Anniversary Celebration!

Register here:
https://t.co/XmubYDgEqT

Learn more via our newest vlog:
https://t.co/WHpvk7eFNq

Transcript: https://t.co/ge4jvXcs2H

[Mass Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing @MassCDHH]

Today, Comm'r Sotonwa presented #MCDHH’s FY27 budget proposal to the Joint Committee on Ways and Means, highlighting the agency's priorities to support the #Deaf and #HardOfHearing #community across the Commonwealth. Our team is grateful for this opportunity!

[Mass Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing @MassCDHH]

Today is the last day to submit your nomination! Know someone who has made a strong community impact? Nominate them for MCDHH’s 40th #Anniversary.

Submit nomination:
https://t.co/DmdrEm5nz8

View our vlog for more info!
https://t.co/froFS65EFj

[Mass Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing @MassCDHH]

Know someone who has made a strong community impact? Nominate them for MCDHH’s 40th #Anniversary. The nomination deadline has been extended to Friday, 3/20!

Submit nomination: https://t.co/DmdrEm5nz8

View our vlog for more info! https://t.co/froFS65EFj

[Mass Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing @MassCDHH]

This Thursday at 5:30 PM EST, #MCDHH will host its Statewide Advisory Council Meeting on Zoom.

Please register in advance for this meeting via the link below:
https://t.co/lYMAoPMXml

#SAC