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!

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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

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Updated: January 14, 2022

Tennessee Upcoming Events

Dec
12
Do Nothing or Do No Harm? Competing Values in Healthcare Interpreting (Virtual Workshop)

Attention Healthcare Interpreters! 

Join us for "Do Nothing or Do No Harm? Competing Values in Healthcare Interpreting" 

Presented by: Jasmine Marin, MS

 December 12 & 13, 2024

 Earn 0.6 PS CEUs for just…

  • Virtual/Online
Dec
12
"What Resources Do We Have? Who Are We?" hosted by KCD

Workshop on Resources for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing Community in the state of Tennessee. Knoxville Center of the Deaf (KCD) has partnered with Library Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (LSDHH) to host a special workshop titled: "What…

  • Virtual/Online
Dec
14
The North Pole

Start by enjoying some hot chocolate and treats in the Gingerbread Café, while kids join our elves for crafts in Santa's Workshop. The Signing Santa himself will be here for visits from 12 PM to 2 PM. Visits must be scheduled, so reserve your time by…

  • In Person
  • Virtual/Online
Dec
14
Holiday Gathering with BridgesWEST

Please bring sides or desserts! If you need any additional information or have questions, please email:marykathryn@bridgesfordeafandhh.org or call 901.701.6800 or 901.612.3416 (VP)


  • In Person
Dec
14
Happy Hands at Hamilton Place Mall (Chattanooga)

This very casual group meets the second Saturday of every month at Hamilton Place Mall in the Food Court 5pm.

Those that arrive first, secure a large enough area of tables and start waving for the rest of us to find you!

This group is open…

  • In Person
Dec
17
Free Workshop on Fire Safety & Fire Alarms for the Deaf Community

Free Fire Alarms Available Attendees will also have the opportunity to sign up for a free fire alarm with a strobe light to assist in fire alerting for those with hearing loss. These devices are limited and will be distributed on a first-come, first-…

  • Virtual/Online
Dec
21
Dec
28
Hands & Voices New Year Virtual 5K: Stayin' Alive in 2025

This virtual 5K fundraiser will benefit the Tennessee Hands & Voices Chapter.  You may participate anywhere you are - at home on your treadmill or at the beach or in a park! You decide.  100% of the proceeds will benefit Tennessee.


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