Agency: Labor
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November 7th, 2007
Augusta - Two public sessions have been scheduled to receive feedback on recent recommendations by panels charged with advising the Legislature on policy concerning hearing aids for the elderly and service dogs for people with disabilities.

On Tuesday November 13, the Service Dog Task Force will receive public input on service animal definition and recommended criteria for town clerks to exempt fees for service dog licenses. The meeting will be held at from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. at Maine Department of Labor on 45 Commerce Drive (off Civic Center Drive) in Augusta. The panel was authorized by the Maine Legislature to explore definitions for service animals.

On Thursday November 15, the Elderly Hearing Aid Workgroup will receive feedback on the panel's work to assess the needs of Maine low income seniors related to hearing aids. The group will meet at the Cohen Center at 22 Town Farm Road in Hallowell. American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters will be on hand at both meetings, and C-Print will be available at the Elderly Hearing Group. Additional accommodations will be made upon request.

For more information about these meetings, or to request an accommodation, please contact John Shattuck at (207) 623-7957 or TTY: (888) 755-0023 or Eric Dibner at (207) 623-7950 or TTY: (888) 755-0023.

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