AskSandy – The National Hearing Loss Resource Website

Announcing the new National Hearing Loss Resource Website featuring the AskSandy search engine. Here to unite each state’s resources for the D/DB/HH (Deaf, Deafblind, Hard of Hearing), people who are hearing, parents, professionals, educators, children, adults.

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Serving the Residents of Tennessee

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!

TN Directory of Services is now part of AskSandy.org National Resources

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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LSDHH Calendar image displaying days of events. Background image of event coordinators signing students up for an event.
Calendar of Events

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.

Interpreted Marionette Shows

Great for children and adults alike! A variety of marionette and puppet shows performed at the 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!)

Library Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

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Updated: January 14, 2022

Tennessee Upcoming Events

May
3
TCDDBHH Livestream Announcement

This vlog is to share some exciting news. The Tennessee Council for the Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing has switched from a Zoom platform to a livestream format. The meeting on May 3, 2024, will be our first attempt at livestreaming the meeting…

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  • Virtual/Online
May
3
ASL Read Aloud Story Times

Zoom link: https://tsdeaf.zoom.us/j/83018965280

Daniel will be reading the book, "There's Something in my Attic," in ASL. This event is good for toddlers or ASL beginner to watch on ZOOM.

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  • Virtual/Online
May
4
Decoding Discourse: Unraveling Social Language & Academic Language What Every Interpreter Should Know | Presented By Sign Language Studios LLC

Workshop Description: 
In this dynamic workshop, interpreters will distinguish the difference between social and academic language. They will gain essential insights and skills crucial for effective interpretation. Mastering and understanding…

  • In Person
  • Virtual/Online
May
4
Interpreted Docent Walk Up Tour | Frist Art Museum

Visit fristartmuseum.org for admission information!


  • In Person
May
4
Interpreted Architecture Tour | Frist Art Museum

Visit fristartmuseum.org for admission information!


  • In Person
May
7
TN Department of Human Services Division of Rehabilitation Services presents Transition Tuesday 5/7/24

A virtual information session for Tennessee students with disabilities who are preparing to transition to adult life and work.

Zoom Room Link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77101502745?pwd=cmlN WhrNcAVH4S1HcyPMjVkqCzptcX.1 

Meeting ID: 771…

  • Virtual/Online
May
11
ASL Coffee Chat | Knoxville Center of the Deaf

Happening at Honey Bee Coffee Co.

9:00 am - 11:00 am For a Cup of of their fresh brew.

Find us at:

700 Sevier Ave.

Knoxville, TN 37920


  • In Person
May
11
Happy Hands at Hamilton Place Mall (Chattanooga)

This very casual group meets the second Saturday of every month at Hamilton Place Mall in the Food Court 5pm.

Those that arrive first, secure a large enough area of tables and start waving for the rest of us to find you!

This group is open…

  • In Person