National Hearing Loss Resources
Have you ever wanted to get to know others your age who also are deaf or hard of hearing? The Leadership Experience and Adventure Program (LEAP) offers this opportunity virtually for high school…
The CARE Project is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing hope to families who have children and/or adults with hearing challenges. CARE is also a tool for teaching professionals and pre-…
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Our Summer Youth Camps are designed for middle and high school students up to the age of 19. Our programs provide stimulating summer learning and experiential…
This is an American Sign Language Day Camp for Deaf Children, their siblings, and CODA’s ages 6-14.
- We have full days of Crafts, Stories, Dramas, Songs to Sign, Kitchen…
A national organization of families and professionals committed to education, empowering and supporting parents and families to create opportunities for their children who are deaf and hard of…
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…
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Some closed-captioned videos. TTY service is not presently available as equipment must be replaced.
Formerly known as VSA TN, Borderless Arts Tennessee is a statewide organization committed to inclusive and accessible arts programs for people with disabilities to enhance educational curriculum,…
A church where the Deaf and their families can worship together. We offer Bible study classes choir/drama, prayer meetings and fellowship. We also offer counseling services, sign classes, worship…
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.
Deaf Teen Summit is designed to take students age 14 to High school graduates into the community. They have worked on Cul2vate’s farm, stocked at places such as Graceworks, been trained by Deaf…
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.
Deaf Camp MINI’s goal is to provide the same enriching language environment as ROOTS but as early as possible. Birth to 5 years old is critical years for any child’s language acquisition. Deaf…
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…
Project 22 is a Social Club hosted by The Arc of Cumberland Valley, a Chapter of The Arc of Tennessee. We are a
meet up group for individuals with disabilities to come, interact, and learn with…
TTY phone service available for reference queries and messages, in-library use of TTY by public.
ROOTS is the center of Deaf Camp, connecting MiNi with Teen Deaf Summit.
Deaf Camp ROOTS is for age 6 to 13 years old, designed for Deaf, hard of hearing, oral students, siblings, and…
Some literature available for persons with disabilities.
Services for Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (DHH) is a program of STARS designed to prevent the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs among deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals from…
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What does a day at the Deaf Camp look like?
The Deaf camp is a 7-week day camp for Deaf and hard of hearing children, their siblings, and children with Deaf…
Phone numbers listed connect to customer service of the public library. Books, magazines, newspapers and some closed-captioned videos and DVDs are available. Courier service available between…
Phone numbers listed connect to customer service of the public library. Books, magazines, newspapers and some closed-captioned videos and DVDs available. Courier service available between libraries…
Internet access, computer lab, wireless capability, e-mail notification for holds, overdues and library newsletter.
ClearSounds Communications is the leading manufacturer of listening devices for people with hearing loss.
Family run, women-owned co. helping people with hearing loss find affordable…
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