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! 

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Library Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (LSDHH), part of NPL's Equal Access department, is refining its scope to focus on customers in Davidson County and our service area. The statewide grant returns to the Tennessee State Library and Archives (TSLA) and this site will no longer be active after August 19, 2026. 

People who are Deaf and hard of hearing remain welcome at NPL — served with a fully accessible library collection, the NPL website and some programming already scheduled for the near future. Visit NPL's Equal Access page and contact us to learn more.

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Tennessee Upcoming Events

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
16
Grow & Glow: Skin Care and Self Care

#BridgesEAST invites you to an evening of self-care on Thursday, July 16th with Leanna Williams, Mary Kay Specialist.

Please register here:  https://form.jotform.com/261885818548172

If you have any questions or need to request…

  • In Person
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
Jul
30
The Wounds We Carry And The Ones We Witness

Workshop Description: 
Sign language interpreters are often present during emotionally intense and deeply personal moments, making them especially vulnerable to vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue, and burnout. In this workshop, Heather…

  • Virtual/Online
Aug
1
From Symptoms to Sirens: Interpreting Emergency Medical Calls in VRS

Workshop Description: 
When a Deaf or hard of hearing caller reaches out to 911 during a medical emergency, interpreters become a critical part of the communication process. These calls are fast-paced, emotionally charged, unpredictable, and…

  • Virtual/Online
Aug
13
Deliberate Practice for Performance Prep

Workshop Description: 
Many of us go into our first interpreter exam not knowing what to expect or how to prepare. When it comes to performance exams, deliberate practice is the key! This workshop will guide participants on different ways to…

  • Virtual/Online
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