Join us on September 27 at Martin Luther King, Jr. School for a powerful and uplifting time with Mandy Harvey, the award-winning Deaf author and singer-songwriter who touched millions on America’s Got Talent. More details coming soon; stay tuned!

LEAD-K (Language Equality and Acquisition for Deaf Kids) programs are currently in place in over 20 states. These programs track language milestones from birth to age 10 to support language development in Deaf and Hard of Hearing children. This webinar will provide information about LEAD-K and how similar systems might be considered locally. Sign language interpreter and captions provided. 

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Walk4Hearing is a nationwide event organized by the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) that brings together individuals, families, nonprofits, hearing care professionals, and community partners to support hearing health and raise awareness. Join us in celebrating and supporting everyone impacted by hearing loss—whether you have hearing loss yourself, stand with loved ones, or support the hearing loss community.

The Library Services for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing is happy to announce that the TN Directory of Services served as the catalyst for the creation of the new National Hearing Loss Resource website! There are hundreds of organizations, services, and businesses listed.

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Request an accessible weather radio for free. Limited to residents in the following counties: Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Houston, Humphreys, Montgomery, Robertson, Rutherford, Stewart, Sumner, Trousdale, Williamson, and Wilson counties. Limit of 1 per household.

Welcome to the public resource about hearing loss and deafness that is available to ALL Tennesseans regardless of your ability to hear! Check out our statewide event calendar; lending library of books, videos and equipment; Tennessee Directory of Services for People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, and more!

Look for or post events in the deaf and hard of hearing community across the entire state of Tennessee!  The calendar is also searchable by area of the state or type of event.

Great for children and adults alike! A variety of marionette and puppet shows performed at Nashville Public Library are interpreted into ASL. A sound track accompanies the videos. 

Special thanks to Wishing Chair Productions and the Nashville Public Library Foundation!

All library locations will be closed Thursday, April 24 for a staff training event.