National Hearing Loss Resources

The American Deafness and Rehabilitation Association (ADARA) is a national organization that brings together professionals from vocational rehabilitation, mental health, chemical health, education, interpreting, and…

Deafhood Foundation has now merged into the Museum of Deaf History, Arts and Culture, Inc (MDHAC) and becomes a program as Deafhood Institute (as of 2023).

MISSION
Advance and preserve…

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 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.

Life can be busy and complicated, and as much as we love the fellowship with other interpreters, sometimes we have to just take a workshop on the fly. SLS has you covered! We now offer workshops that you can purchase…

TTY service

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.