Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (Central)

The Library Services for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing is now providing telephone service, loans of print and video materials (via UPS or in Nashville, curbside pick-up at select locations), AND we are accepting new library card applications! We have expanded our online offerings (e-books and e-videos) and online programming! For Events posted on the Calendar - please contact the sponsor to see if the event has been cancelled before you go. If you have questions, call us or email dhoh@nashville.gov.

Coronavirus Information and Resources

Several national organizations, including the CDC (ASL Video Series), have posted information regarding the Coronavirus and related resources.

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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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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.

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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!)

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COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY

Posted 7/6/20 from Governor Lee's office: https://www.tn.gov/governor/covid-19/governors-response/commitment-to-accessibility.html

Governor Bill Lee is committed to providing reliable and timely information to all Tennesseans.

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BLACK DEAF PERSPECTIVES ON SYSTEMATIC RACISM, SOCIAL JUSTICE, AND EQUALITY

Two video conversations held the week of June 7, 2020 - NBDA & VOCA
Sources: YouTube and Facebook (links are provided next to each archived program
Posted June 12, 2020

COVID-19 Takes Touch Away From the Deaf-Blind

Source: Nashville Scene https://www.nashvillescene.com/news/features/article/21136603/covid19-takes-touch-away-from-the-deafblind
June 11, 2020

A local Nashville newspaper in Nashville, the Nashville Scene, interviewed and highlighted two DeafBlind individuals (Ashley Jackson and John Forbes) and one interpreter (Forest Sponseller) for this article.

LSDHH PARTIAL REOPENING!

The Library Services for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing is partially re-opening on Monday, June 8, 2020! Here is what you need to know....

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Literacy Activities

FREE Resources! (Updated 5/6/20)

COVID-19 Essential Employee Child Care Payment Assistance Program

Source: Tennessee Dept. of Human Services https://www.tn.gov/humanservices/covid-19/child-care-services-and-covid-19.html

LSDHH post: 4/20/20
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Coronavirus Information and Resources

Several national organizations, including the CDC (ASL Video Series), have posted information regarding the Coronavirus and related resources. Please see the attached list. It will be updated as new information is posted, so please check back.

Updated 4/20/20

COVID-19: Medical Communication Access for Deaf and Hard of Hearing

News releases from TDI on Telehealth and from the National Association of the Deaf
Updated 4/20/20
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Captioning Options and Video Conferencing

Updated 4/20/20

Talking to Kids about Coronavirus: ASL & English Resources

Source: Mar 13, 2020 | ASDC News, Educators, Healthcare Providers, Parents and Families
https://deafchildren.org/2020/03/talking-to-kids-about-coronavirus-asl-english-resources/

Lawsuit Filed Addressing TN Dept. of Corrections Denial of Effective Communication

Source: Disability Rights Tennessee Press Release - March 31, 2020
DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING INDIVIDUALS IN TDOC CUSTODY REGULARLY DENIED EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION, DESPITE LEGAL REQUIREMENTS – LAWSUIT SEEKS TO RECTIFY more...

COVID-19 Pandemic and the Deaf-Blind Community

A letter from the Tennessee Organization of the Deaf-Blind regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic...

Tennessee and U.S. Financial Assistance Programs

The State of Tennessee is providing financial aid to certain families that lost employment due to COVID-19. Congress passed a $2 trillion dollar coronavirus relief package. For further info provided by clicking on the link above...

Breaking Ground 101: Tennessee Deaf Mentor Program

Tennessee Deaf Mentor Program
by Briella Diaz, Coordinator of the Deaf Mentor Program, Tennessee Schools for the Deaf

Source: Tennessee Council on Developmental Disabilities: https://www.tn.gov/cdd/projects-and-initiatives/public-awareness/breaking-ground/breaking-ground-101---be-heard--be-counted/breaking-ground-101---tennessee-deaf-mentor-program.html more...

Freedom Scientific Offers Free Home-Use Software to Those Affected by COVID-19

Source: Freedom Scientific Press Release
(Clearwater, Florida - March 24, 2020)

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE FOR THE DEAF

Get help! The National Domestic Violence Hotline VP: 1-855-812-1001

or nationaldeafhotline@adwas.org or deafhelp@thehotline.org

How to Find Your Passion During Challenging Times Webinar

Our Passion Author & Motivator Speaker is hosting a webinar on June 26, 2020 at 2 p.m. Email Brenda.Boaz-Pond@Nashville.gov to receive a FREE invitation to enter the ZOOM webinar. The deadline is June 25, 2020 at 6 p.m. The webinar is included voice and sign.