National Hearing Loss Resources

The New York Deaf Theatre, LTD (NYDT) was established in 1979 by a group of Deaf actors and theatre artists who wanted to create opportunities for the production of a dramatic art form that was…

The Belcourt's mission is to engage, enrich, and educate through innovative film programming in our historic theatre, our community, and beyond. The Belcourt is a nonprofit cultural institution…

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,…

The University of Tennessee's Clarence Brown Theatre puts on several shows a year. There is always one scheduled interpreted performance for each show but requests can be made for the shows to be…

The Clarence Brown Theater offers a variety of plays each season. Assistive Listening Devices are always available. Open Captioning will be provided on the first Sunday matinee of each performance…

Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) is a federal and state-funded program providing services to help individuals with disabilities enter or return to employment. It is designed to assist individuals of…

*Refer to Statewide Services: Rehabilitation Services, Administrative Office.

*Refer to Statewide Services: Rehabilitation Services, Administrative Office.

*Refer to Statewide Services: Rehabilitation Services, Administrative Office.

*Refer to Statewide Services: Rehabilitation Services, Administrative Office for description.

Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) is a federal and state-funded program providing services to help individuals with disabilities enter or return to employment. It is designed to assist individuals of…

*Refer to Statewide Services: Rehabilitation Services, Administrative Office for description.

*Refer to Statewide Services: Rehabilitation Services, Administrative Office for description. Additional Counselor for the Deaf: Amber Chessor: (615) 253-7293 (Voice) amber.chessor@tn.gov

Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) is a federal and state-funded program providing services to help individuals with disabilities enter or return to employment. It is designed to assist individuals of…

Works with state V.R. agencies, and other interested public, private and educational resources, offering consultation and technical assistance; works with DeafBlind consumers and/or their families…

Sponsors performances given by area theatres for school aged children who attend any school program in Tennessee. Select performances are interpreted. Call for schedules and ticket information.

Provides accessible theater performances for Deaf and Hard of Hearing children and youth.

JCIL is dedicated to the provision of quality services that promote empowerment, equal access to communication, community resources, services and events to facilitate interaction between deaf and…

Our mission is to build better Tennessee communities by providing diverse cultural visual/performing arts, education, and quality speechlanguage- hearing services to underserved, under-represented,…

Diagnostic and (re)habilitative services for children and adults who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. There is a fee charged for services rendered.

Children's theater productions. One weekday and one weekend performance of each production is interpreted. Please contact theatre for schedule and ticket information.

Community theatre. One performance of each production is interpreted. Please e-mail the theatre or call for schedule and information.

Tennessee Vocational Rehabilitation Services for the Deaf, Deaf-Blind, and Hard-of-Hearing helps participants prepare for employment which can lead to meaningful and satisfying careers. Employment…

The S.I.L.C. is an independent leadership not-for-profit organization that represents cross disability, consumer control, choice and empowerment. The Council is a governor appointed body comprised of…

TPAC houses three theatres that are accessible to people who are hard of hearing through infrared assistive listening devices upon request at the theatres. One sign language interpreted performance…

TRC at Smyrna is a residential comprehensive rehabilitation center operated by the Division of Rehabilitation Services, Department of Human Services. Primary programs of service include vocational…

The Link, a nonprofit Christian agency, strives to empower Deaf teens and young adults to transition from surviving and coping to living the abundant life accessible to them. This program provides…

1) Teach lipreading skills & communication strategy for better comprehension of speech; 2) assist in dealing with hearing loss; 3) present coping skills; and 4) conduct workshops and in-house…

The Tennessee Department of Human Services' Division of Rehabilitation Services recognizes the unique needs of individuals who are Deaf, Deaf-Blind and Hard of Hearing. In 2005, the division…