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 teens to connect with…

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 opportunities that blend…

Some closed-captioned videos. TTY service is not presently available as equipment must be replaced.

BridgesWEST is proud to be a local agency in Memphis building on the more than 90 years of excellence Bridges for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing has delivered.

BridgesWEST serves five counties in southwest…

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 hearing consumers 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.

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 closed on Sundays…

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 equipment including…

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 6:00 P.M. Public…

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 for deaf adults,…

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 businesses, support…

TTY phone service available for reference queries and messages, in-library use of TTY by public.

Some literature available for persons with disabilities.

TTY service

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 parents. This immersive…

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 libraries in the Watauga…

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 in the Watauga…

Internet access, computer lab, wireless capability, e-mail notification for holds, overdues and library newsletter.