Hearing Loss Cognition with Dr. Nathan E. Michalak, director of Audiology at EVMS. This workshop will start on July 15, 2026 at 12:00 P.M. (Central Time Zone). ASL interpretation and captions provided.
Hearing Loss and Cognition

Hearing Loss and Cognition with Dr. Nathan E. Michalak, Director of Audiology at Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS). This presentation will explore the connection between hearing loss, speech understanding, and cognition, including why people with similar hearing loss may communicate differently. We hope to see you there! 

To receive the Zoom link, click "Learn More" below. 

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Promotional banner for a virtual story time featuring The Rainbow Fish. The book cover appears on the left, with the title “Virtual Story Time in ASL & Spoken English” and closed captioning and ASL icons. Event details read: July 8, 2026, from 10:00–10:30 AM Central Time. Nashville Public Library and LSDHH logo is shown at the bottom.
Virtual Story Time with LSDHH!

Library Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (LSDHH) is hosting a special Virtual Storytime on July 8, 2026, featuring the beloved children's book The Rainbow Fish. Families and children are invited to join us online for an engaging story presented in both American Sign Language (ASL) and spoken English. Through storytelling and visual learning, participants will enjoy a fun and interactive experience while exploring themes of friendship, kindness, and sharing. 

To join directly on Zoom, click "Learn More" below for registration.

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Get a Free Accessible Weather Alert Radio

Request an accessible weather radio for free. Limited to residents in the following counties: Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Houston, Humphreys, Montgomery, Robertson, Rutherford, Stewart, Sumner, Trousdale, Williamson, and Wilson counties. Limit of 1 per household.

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Serving the Residents of Tennessee

Welcome to the public resource about hearing loss and deafness that is available to ALL Tennesseans regardless of your ability to hear! Check out our statewide event calendar; lending library of books, videos and equipment; Tennessee Directory of Services for People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, and more!

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Marionette shows with live sign language interpretation.
Selected Marionette Shows

Great for children and adults alike! A variety of marionette and puppet shows performed at Nashville Public Library are interpreted into ASL. A sound track accompanies the videos. 

Special thanks to Wishing Chair Productions and the Nashville Public Library Foundation!

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Library Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

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Updated: January 14, 2022

Tennessee Upcoming Events

Jun
26
Deaf Night Out

Join us for fun, fellowship, and BBQ! Please plan on purchasing your own food and drink (average price range $10 - 20). 

For more information, email Melanie@bridgesfordeafandhh.org

No RSVP required. 


  • In Person
Jul
2
4th of July Celebration with Knoxville Center of the Deaf

The KCD Board of Directors invites you to a July 4th Celebration!  

Join us for an afternoon of games, food, and fun as we celebrate Independence Day with our community!

When: July 4th, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Address: 3731…

  • In Person
Jul
2
Uno Tournament (UPDATED)

The UNO Tournament scheduled for this Saturday, June 27th has been cancelled but we hope you will join us for a festive Ice Cream Social next Thursday, July 2nd.  We'll be playing UNO (but maybe not so competitively) and decorate our float for the…

  • In Person
Jul
8
Virtual Story Time with LSDHH

Join us for a fun and engaging Virtual Story Time in American Sign Language and Spoken English with Library Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing! We’ll be reading "The Rainbow Fish" - perfect for young children and families! Hope to see you there…

  • Virtual/Online
Jul
11
Tech in Terping

Workshop Description: 
Tech in Terping, presented by Daleena Ewbank, is an interactive workshop designed to help  ASL Interpreters become more familiar and comfortable in the most common platforms used in VRI work, as well as learning…

  • Virtual/Online
Jul
15
Library Lunch and Learn Monthly Webinar: Hearing Loss and Cognition

We will host a Library Lunch & Learn session on Hearing Loss and Cognition with Dr. Nathan E. Michalak, Director of Audiology at Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS). This presentation will explore the connection between hearing loss, speech…

  • Virtual/Online
Jul
18
Unlocking Ethical Excellence: The Code of Professional Conduct in Action

Workshop Description:
This interactive workshop explores the seven key principles of the Code of Professional Conduct while providing participants with practical tools to strengthen ethical decision-making and critical thinking skills. Participants…

  • Virtual/Online
Jul
23
Deliberate Practice: Strategies for Getting Out Of Your Own Way

Workshop Description: 
Does the idea of deliberate practice cause you feelings of overwhelm? Anxiety? Dread?  Does this lead to avoiding practice altogether? Plaguing you with guilt and shame? You are not alone.  Interpreting is tough…

  • Virtual/Online
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