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) 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 American Sign Language (ASL), spoken English, and Spanish. This special event is presented in collaboration with the American Society for Deaf Children (ASDC), helping make the story accessible to even more families. Through storytelling and visual learning, participants will enjoy a fun and interactive experience while exploring themes of friendship, kindness, generosity, and sharing. 

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

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.

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!

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!