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Melissa Yingst is Deaf and Latinx who serves the community in Mental health and social Justice. She graduated from Gallaudet University BA Psychology and Grad School of Social work in Arizona. 

Melissa's passion for media is also evident in her work on her show, MELMIRA, where she fosters open and honest conversations around important social issues. Her show has garnered significant attention for its powerful impact on viewers and creating community dialogue. 

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Statewide Conference for Families, Professionals, and Community 2024: Growing Together!
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Conference information:
Conference calendar: (Times may vary. All times are Central Standard Time.)

Friday, November 1 - 5:00pm-7:00pm- Conference Reception & networking
Light refreshments will be served. This is an opportunity to network and build connections
with Tennessee’s families of deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing children, the professionals
who serve them, and the Deaf community!

Saturday, November 2 - 7:00am-3:30pm- Conference open

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Knoxville Center of the Deaf Logo

Knoxville Center of the Deaf (KCD) is hosting a town hall meeting. 

The topic is "Rebranding (changing) the name of Knoxville Center of the Deaf". 

We need your inputs. 

Anna Austin will be leading this meeting. 

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Knoxville Center of the Deaf Logo

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)

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Tennessee School for the Deaf Knoxville Logo: A white "T" in the middle of a purple star that outlines of a student wearing a graduation cap

Come support our TSD Vikings robotics team as they take on 25 other Deaf schools in the Vex Robotics tournament.

Your $5 entry fee buys you two slices of bacon, unlimited waffles, a chance at winning an awesome door prize, and a front row seat to a robotics team demonstration.

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BridgesEAST for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing

Come enjoy a great night of fellowship and competition with over 200 different board games to choose from! Bring money for hot chocolate, coffee and snacks! Please RSVP to the Jotform.

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Melissa Yingst is Deaf and Latinx who serves the community in Mental health and social Justice. She graduated from Gallaudet University BA Psychology and Grad School of Social work in Arizona. 

Melissa's passion for media is also evident in her work on her show, MELMIRA, where she fosters open and honest conversations around important social issues. Her show has garnered significant attention for its powerful impact on viewers and creating community dialogue. 

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Statewide Conference for Families, Professionals, and Community 2024: Growing Together!
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Conference information:
Conference calendar: (Times may vary. All times are Central Standard Time.)

Friday, January 19 - 5:00pm-7:00pm- Conference Reception & networking
Light refreshments will be served. This is an opportunity to network and build connections
with Tennessee’s families of deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing children, the professionals
who serve them, and the Deaf community!

Saturday, January 20 - 7:00am-3:30pm- Conference open