National Hearing Loss Resources

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  • American Sign Language Class

    Repeats every week every Tuesday until Thu Jun 30 2022.

    Tuesday, May 3, 2022 - 6:15pm to Tuesday, July 26, 2022 - 7:45pm - edit…

  • They offer services for families with deaf or hard of hearing children, adults losing their hearing, hearing teens, adults and professionals wanting/needing to learn sign, home-school high school…
  • Learn the basics of conversational-level American Sign Language, the manual alphabet, finger spelling and deaf culture. You will interact and participate in skill-building activities that make…
  • Some closed-captioned videos. TTY service is not presently available as equipment must be replaced.
  • 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…

  • American Sign Language Classes offered with the option to complete an Associate of Science Degree that may then transfer to a college or university within the state and apply towards a 4-year…

  • 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

  • American Sign Language interpretation is offered each week during the 8:45 AM worship service and 10:00 AM classes. Trained interpreters offer sign language for people with hearing impairments.…

  • TTY used for routine phone inquiries only - not available for public use in-library.
  • TTY available for use by public.
  • Gate Communications is a national, non-profit organization. Gate is a four-fold organization providing interpreting services, sign language/interpreter education, community events, and ministerial…

  • ILN is a language school designed to help Christians gain the tools they need to reach the lost here in America and around the world. Through completion of our courses, you will receive an approved…
  • 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…
  • On campus student organization SLK is the official sign language club of Maryville college. Students get together for events such as skill workshops, silent dinners, group travel to public Deaf…
  • TTY available for loan to the public.
  • Working on accessibility accommodations.

  • E-newsletters - provides information for Deaf and Hard of Hearing community events in the greater Memphis area. We have weekly social events (check our Facebook for further information); and weekly…
  • 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.
  • Free 6-Week Sign Language Class offered during the month of May. Please contact for specific dates.
  • It's truly amazing that we can communicate just by using our hands! Add different facial expressions, and you have a conversation—the language used by Deaf people. 

    In this course, you'…

  • 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.
  • Support services for deaf/hard of hearing students in the school system are provided. Sign language classes are offered for parents of deaf children and other interested persons. Continuing education…
  • American Sign Language (ASL) classes offer beginning and intermediate levels of study, along with a course in Deaf Culture.

  • 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…

  • The Tennessee School for the Deaf offers online conversational sign language classes only to families with deaf or hard of hearing children 0- 5 years of age. The time of the classes are determined…
  • Learn basic sign language vocabulary, ASL grammar, and Deaf culture while meeting new people and having fun! Through our 8-week, virtual, American Sign Language course, you'll learn the…

  • 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.