National Hearing Loss Resources
Video discusses Protactile Linguistics for the DeafBlind.
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The Division of Rehabilitation Services administers programs that provide services to people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have speech impediments.
AIDB is part of Alabama’s Early Intervention System. Services are provided to eligible children, birth to 3 years of age, at no cost to families. A complete developmental evaluation/…
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A Colorado non-profit dedicated to helping families with children who are deaf or hard of hearing reach their best spoken language and mainstream outcome through Listening and Spoken Language…
Program dates: June 15 – 22, 2024
Program fee: FREE — covered generously by Communication Services for the Deaf
under the Financial Wizards program…
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The Kansas Deaf-Blind project provides technical assistance to families and educational teams who serve learners with combined hearing and vision loss in Kansas (birth to 21 years old).
Your regional representative knows all about the programs and services that are available to DeafBlind individuals, their families and service providers in your state and beyond, and can help you…
The Usher Syndrome Society is a non-profit 501(c)3 whose mission to raise public awareness and research funds for every type of Usher syndrome to find treatments and…
STEAM Forward! Academy provides in-person and virtual hands-on activities for students. Our mission is to inspire youth to pursue science, technology, engineering, arts, and math with…
DEAFBLIND GUIDE DOG TRAINING
In 1992, Leader Dogs for the Blind became the first organization to provide guide dogs specifically trained for clients who are both deaf and…
Vision Loss Resources is a nonprofit provider of training, classes, social activities and support groups for people with vision loss living in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul area.…
About the Montana DeafBlind Project
The Montana DeafBlind Project is located at the Rural Institute at the University of Montana- Missoula. Individuals from birth through…
NCDBA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The mission of the North Carolina Deaf-Blind Associates is to advocate for the needs and rights of individuals who are Deaf-Blind and…
Students in New Mexico are engaged in a culturally and linguistically responsive educational system that meets the social, emotional, and academic needs of ALL students.
The New Mexico deaf-blind project is a statewide program that provides technical assistance, training and support to families, service providers and educators of children and youth who are deaf-…
Who is eligible for services?
Individuals who are eligible are those, birth through 21 years of age, diagnosed as having impairments in both vision and hearing or suspected…
NCDB is part of a network of projects for children and youth with deafblindness (birth through 21) that includes state deafblind projects in every state, as well as Puerto Rico, the District of…
WHO WE ARE
The National Family Association for Deaf- Blind (NFADB) is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization that has served families with individuals who are deaf-blind since 1994…
Bridges Oregon, Inc. is a nonprofit organization serving Oregonians who are Deaf, DeafBlind, or Hard of Hearing or face other communication barriers. It is in our mission to facilitate equity and…
Oregon Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (ODHHS) is a resource for all Oregonians to improve quality of life for Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing people and their families. Our staff…
Bill Rice Ranch offers fun, inclusive camp experiences for Deaf and Hard of Hearing youth in Tennessee. Enjoy year-round camps and a chance to connect and worship with the Deaf Ministry. Adult…
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Some closed-captioned videos. TTY service is not presently available as equipment must be replaced.
TTY available for public use in library only.
Provides interpreter services, technical assistance and is a clearinghouse of resources as well as referral services, workshops and in-service trainings to and for Deaf and Hard of Hearing and…
TTY & magnifying devices available. J.A.W.S. Reader device available.
TTY available for telephone reference use. In-library TTY use available to the public.
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:00AM - 4:30PM; Tuesday & Thursday: 8:00AM - 8:00PM
TTY used for routine phone inquiries only - not available for public use in-library.
TTY available for use by public.
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Reference questions taking no longer than 5 minutes to answer will be taken by TTY; otherwise, patron will be called back with answer; in-library TTY use available to the public.
TTY Loans Reference Service: providing answers to questions, providing information on whether or not we own a specific book or magazine and if it is currently available. Please note the Library is…
This phone number connects to the Reference Department of the library.
Public library reference service by phone or by E-mail: reference@knoxlib.org, closed captioned videotapes, and public use of TTY available for local calls.
A statewide information resource center regarding all aspects of hearing loss, deafness and deaf-blindness. Services include: 1) a lending library of books, media programs (videos, CDs and DVDs), and…
Free internet computer access for the public including access to IP-Relay service for the deaf and hard of hearing. Interpreter for the deaf available at the library on Wednesdays from 3:30 P.M. to…
TTY available for loan to the public.
Working on accessibility accommodations.
Complete information and referral service including answers to quick-ready reference and social service questions and referrals to agencies providing services of all types throughout the community.
Referral to local and state agencies.
Assistive Listening Devices located in meeting rooms and theaters of the Main Library; interpreted and open captioned real-time public programming available upon request; periodic computer classes…
TTY available to the public for use in the library only.
A community service center for people who are deaf or hard of hearing providing: interpreting, telephone relay services, information and referral, out-reach, coordination/linkage with agencies and…
TTY phone service available for reference queries and messages, in-library use of TTY by public.
Some literature available for persons with disabilities.