Sen. Jehlen Participates in Deaf Day at State House

Jehlen Welcomes Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing to State House

Massachusetts State Senator Patricia D. Jehlen (D- Somerville) supported the efforts of the Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH), the Disability Policy Consortium, and members of the Deaf community to the State House on Tuesday, February 23.

There were several speakers at the Deaf Community Legislative Day who highlighted the importance of the Deaf community’s participation in government and community affairs.

“It’s so important for all members of our Commonwealth to be represented,” Sen. Jehlen said. “I have learned a lot from them about the needs and abilities of Deaf and hard of hearing children and adults. I encourage them all to be active participants in the debate over state priorities.”

Information and photograph courtesy State Senator Pat Jehlen (D-Somerville, Medford).