National Hearing Loss Resources

Deaf Academy is a deep dive into exactly who you are, and what you want and don't want--so that you can create the life you truly want. 

A community and a space for you to connect…

Better hearing begins with a first step–making an appointment to see a hearing care professional (HCP). This community of trained and certified experts includes ENTs, otolaryngologists, audiologists, and hearing…

The mission of House Institute Foundation is threefold: ear and neuroscience research, education, and global hearing health, “so all may hear".

We recognize that only 1 of every 100 IEPs is for a student eligible for special education services primarily due to hearing loss or deafness. Yet many of the behaviors and learning issues experienced by students…

An organization dedicated to the provision of resources for individuals with disabilities, including Deaf/Hard of Hearing and Deaf-Blind individuals. Resources are available for assistive technology, criminal justice…

BEGINNINGS for Parents of Children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing is a non-profit that helps parents and families understand hearing loss, and the diverse needs of children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Our…

Our Story
When Colin, Evan, and Jack first met, they formed an instant friendship. However, because Colin is Deaf and uses American Sign Language, the trio had to communicate through written…

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 work age with physical…

*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 work age with physical…

*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 work age with physical…

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 to identify and…

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 hearing people.

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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, underinsured, and/or…

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 services are available…

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 Tennesseans with…

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 evaluation,…

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 Deaf teens and young…

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 established a new unit to…