National Hearing Loss Resources
- The Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (A.G. Bell) is the world's oldest and largest membership organization promoting the use of spoken language by children and…
Offering a wide variety of literature & videos/DVDs for deaf ministry, workshops, training, a Deaf Bible institute, ASL Institute (workshop), and a free newspaper-The Silent Word. Services…
ALDA is one part self-help, one part social, and one part outreach and advocacy for late deafened adults. Self-help groups, social activities, annual conventions, and special events are held…
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…
- TDI (also known as Telecommunications for the Deaf, Inc.) was established in 1968 originally to promote further distribution of TTYs in the deaf community and to publish an annual national directory…
DEAF LIFE is a monthly magazine that gives visibility to the Deaf Community, provides a forum for Deaf views, and enlightenment to hearing readers.
Published July 1988 - February 2020…
- 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.
- Disability Rights Tennessee (DRT) provides free legal and advocacy services in an effort to protect the rights of Tennesseans with disabilities. If you need help, you can contact our Intake Advocates…
- TTY available for use by public.
- 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.
- 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.
- Diagnostic and (re)habilitative services for children and adults who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. There is a fee charged for services rendered.
- 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.
- Partnership for Families, Children and Adults: Services for the Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing
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.
The Coalition is a statewide membership alliance of organizations committed to influencing society to value, include and support people with disabilities. It is project-driven with current…
Tennessee Disability Pathfinder connects individuals with disabilities, their families, caregivers, and service providers to appropriate community resources and assists those who need help…
The Association keeps in close touch with their alma mater to lend every effort possible to the growth and welfare of the school.
The association sponsors reunions and a newsletter,…
Pre-School through Grade twelve educational/residential program for deaf and hard of hearing children, ages 3-22. Referrals accepted from local school systems only.
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.