AskSandy – The National Hearing Loss Resource Website

Announcing the new National Hearing Loss Resource Website featuring the AskSandy search engine. Here to unite each state’s resources for the D/DB/HH (Deaf, Deafblind, Hard of Hearing), people who are hearing, parents, professionals, educators, children, adults.
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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!

 

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)

Is a new federal program that helps low income families afford the cost of having internet service at home.

  • Up to a $30/month discount on your internet service
  • Up to a $75/month discount if your household is on qualifying Tribal lands
  • A one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, tablet, or desktop computer (with a co-payment of more than $10 but less than $50)

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TN Directory of Services is now part of AskSandy.org National Resources

The Library Services for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing is happy to announce that the TN Directory of Services served as the catalyst for the creation of the new National Hearing Loss Resource website! There are hundreds of organizations, services, and businesses listed.
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Calendar of Events

Look for or post events in the deaf and hard of hearing community across the entire state of Tennessee!  The calendar is also searchable by area of the state or type of event.

Interpreted Marionette Shows

Great for children and adults alike! A variety of marionette and puppet shows performed at the 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!)

 

Library Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Tennessee Upcoming Events

Oct
7
Interpreted Docent Walk Up Tour | Frist Art Museum

Visit.fristartmuseum.org for admission information!

TOURS: On the first Saturday of each month, certified American Sign Language interpreters will be available for both the 1:30 p.m. Docent Walk-up Tour and the 3:30 p.m. Architecture Tour. Our…

Oct
10
Community Event | Silent Dinner - Nashville Silent Dinners

Once a month gathering of Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Hearing, Interpreters, family and friends of the above. A way to stay in the loop about what's happening in Nashville for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Interpreters

Please meet in the food court…

Oct
14
Oct
15
Deaf Family Day!

FREE LUNCH - PUMPKIN PAINTING

BOUNCE HOUSE - CORNHOLE

WITH SPECIAL GUEST: BIG JAKE THE DEAF BEAR!

Oct
21
Tennessee Taste of Technology

Connect to a wider world with technology designed for people who are:

Deaf Speech Disability Late Deafened Hard of Hearing DeafBlind Blind/Low Vision Senior Citizens Veterans Emergency Responders Musicians Family Advocates