Social Activities

TN H&V offers East Tennessee families of children who are deaf or hard-of-hearing a chance to connect with one another and have some fun while doing it. Food will be provided. Sign language interpreters will also be in attendance. You do not need to be a Hands & Voices member to attend. All are welcome to come join in the fun!

This is a new assistive technology devices event for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing or Deaf/Blind. It is free the public, along with door prizes and refreshments.

Campus Connections is for college bound teenagers who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing. This event will teach you how to navigate the college application system, request and receive services, learn about different classroom technologies and accommodations, overcome anxieties about meeting successful DHH college students, and experience life on a real college campus, dorms, and classrooms.

Interpreters, CART, and FM systems will be provided. Space is limited and please email to register.

The 10th Annual Conference will take place on May 31st (Thursday) and June 1st (Friday) at the Airport Marriot Hotel in Nashville. There will be a variety of world class speakers, interactive workshops, information booths, educational sessions, exhibits of disability products and services, awards banquet and dance, and an opportunity to network with others who have a hearing loss. Bridges (formerly the League for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing), has generously offered to share a display booth with our Chapter.

Music is not just heard, it is felt with the heart. Amy Stockard provides insightful interpretation of music through her language as she hears with her heart. Deaf since birth, she has never let the lack of sounds prevent her from feeling and expressing what music means to her. Make plans to come and watch her perform a song during Thursday's luncheon. For more information, visit the website: www.tndisabilitymegaconference.org

Hearing Loss Association Conference is June 21-21 at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, RI.

The NAD has partnered with the high acclaimed DeaFestival Kentucky, a gathering of visual and performing artists who celebrate the language, culture, diversity, and arts within the deaf and hard of hearing community. This year's event, as part of the 51st Biennial NAD Conference, will be a true feast for the eyes!

The Deafestival Visual Artists Studio, with 50 artist booths, will be at the NAD Exhibit Hall all week, at the Kentucky International Convention Center. Performing artists will be a part of Conference activities. Admission is free!

Accessibility Requests

August 4 at 10 AM -4:30 PM Roane County Park in shelter number 3- THD