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Join Us this Thursday at 6 pm for a Class on Weather Safety taught by the National Weather Service. Learn about weather preparedness and how to receive weather information. We hope to see you there!

*for DeafBlind Individuals* Do you enjoy playing Bingo? Winning prizes? Socializing? Come and join KCD to play Bingo on March 21st 12PM-2PM.

The Tennessee Organization of the Deaf-Blind, BridgesDHH, JCL, KCD and PartnershipFCA invite you to Deaf-Blind BINGO!

Each agency listed will offer BINGO, prizes, and a light lunch! Interpreters provided.

If you have any questions, please contact Lara Whitfiel-Garfinkel at Lwhitfield@kcdtn.org

Happy Women’s History Month! Join us on Wednesday, March 20th at 1pm EST to celebrate women and learn how we can build one another up in the Deaf and interpreting worlds. This engaging webinar will discuss iconic figures in women’s history, touch on the experiences of women developing Alopecia and PCOS, address challenges Deaf women may face, allow for discussion of various approaches to removing barriers black Deaf women can encounter with non-BIPOC interpreters.
 

This activity is approved for 0.2 RID Professional Studies CEUs.

Angelic Mister with Operation Hope will discuss how to clean up your debt and budget wisely!

Join Us this Wednesday at 10 am for a Vocational Rehabilitation Informational Session. Learn how VR can help you with Training and Employment!

Hosted by TN VR - Sensory Services

Intersectionality Workshop is happening next Tuesday March 19th at 6pm on Zoom! Come learn from Akliah about intersectionality! 

Zoom will be provide on the day of the workshop. If you are interested in the workshop please email Abby Barker to reserve your spot! We look forward to this workshop! Email: abarker@kcdtn.org

Please bring a side or dessert to share!

Registration not required.

Hello! Meet and Greet is happening on March 19th at 11am-1pm in Lenoir City at Coffee Culture! If you have questions and want to know more about KCD, come on out and meet with Abby! If you have questions about VR, please come out and meet with Tiffany! If you have any questions please contact Abby Barker. Email: abarker@kcdtn.org

Come and Join us for an afternoon filled with friends! We will provide corned beef sandwiches and play delightful games. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share! 

Please contact Brenda Pond if you are planning to come. E-mail: NCTADevents@gmail.com

He earned his stripes on Broadway… now the ghost-with-the-most is coming to Nashville. It’s showtime! Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, this hilarious musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes. With an irreverent book, an astonishing set, and a score that’s out of this Netherworld, BEETLEJUICE is “screamingly good fun!” (Variety).

Hope to see you there!!

McAlister's

March 16, 2024
11:00AM-1:00PM
2357 Medical Center Pkwy
Murfreesboro, TN

Must be registered.

It's almost Tax Season! Need assistance filing your taxes? Is there a communication barrier? Fret not- we have partnered with CAC VITA who will be assisting you to file tax and interpreters will be provided on March 15th. To reserve your spot, please contact Lara Whitfield-Garfinkel. 

What to bring on March 15th:

1. A Social Security Card for everyone whose name will appear on the tax return (spouse, dependents etc.).

2. A picture ID for the main taxpayers (example if married, both spouses must present a picture ID)

ASL Drag Bingo is happening on March 14th at SouthPress Coffee! Come on down and play some bingo! Interpreters will be provided.

If you have any questions please contact Abby Barker.

abarker@kcdtn.org

Meeting open to Deaf Community and Interpreters

$70.00

Virtual Workshop
Presented in English

September 7th, 2024 
10:00am - 4:30pm CENTRAL TIME
0.6 PS CEUs

Workshop Description: 
Many interpreters receive the results of their performance interpreting test and it mentions the need to work on classifiers in their ASL product. This workshop focuses on building a visual representation with the use of classifiers. The participants will spend the day learning about various classifiers and the importance of their use in the interpreting product.

Zoom link: https://tsdeaf.zoom.us/j/82960894765 

Disability Day on the Hill is our chance to gather as a community and take part in the legislative process. In 2024, we will have opportunities for the Tennessee disability community to participate, advocate, and celebrate both in-person and virtually! 

Please join us for our Sunday morning 9 AM service. The worship and preaching of the word will be interpreted for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing. Please text Mary Satterlee for any questions. 918-407-6676. 

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 to all d/Deaf, HOH, Hearing, Students of sign and sign enthusiasts that want to get involved. Most of all this group is open to making friendships and sharing information within the community of current events for the deaf/HOH community.

Happening at Honey Bee Coffee Co.

9:00 am - 11:00 am For a Cup of of their fresh brew.

Find us at:

700 Sevier Ave.

Knoxville, TN 37920

BridgesEAST is excited to offer one complimentary game of bowling for each participant and, since its "Duck Pin Bowling" you don't have to rent bowling shoes! If you're eager for more fun, feel free to explore additional games, the arcade, and other attractions - just bring along your own speding money.

RSVP Today!

Join u for a Ted Talk style event and hear stories directly from the Deaf Community.

Thursday, March 7th | 5:30-7pm D.P. Culp Center Ballroom

Free & open to the public + food provided

Interested? Contact: Jordan Fanuele fanuele@etsu.edu

Registration Required.

The United Way of the Mid-South is offering extended free tax preparation assistance for individuals or families with amended returns, current year and prior year(s) return(s).  We are hosting our own Tax Day at BridgesWest and ASL Interpreters will be available to serve the Deaf and hard of hearing communities.

Things to bring: