Nashville Out-of-School Time Program Locater - Bridges For the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Address
935 Edgehill Avenue
BridgesTN - Nashville
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 248-8828
AKA:
NOST
Description:
Bridges for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing!s mission is to build access, equity, and inclusion in partnership with the D/deaf, Deaf-Blind, and Hard of Hearing communities through advocacy, education, empowerment, and effective communication. A continuum of programs and services from birth through elders years are available. These programs and services include Advocacy (systems change work, DEI work), Adult Education & Outreach (ASL classes, trainings for first responders, law enforcement, employers; outreach presentations; social events; and more), Empowerment (social work/case management), Interpreting Services (available in person, virtually, and on demand), and Youth Education & Services (birth through high school programs). Please see the website (bridgesfordeafandhh.org) for more information.
Hours:
Office hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 5:00 pm; weekend and evening classes and programs; interpreting available 24/7
Intake Process:
Visit the website or call for more information.
Program Fees:
Programs and services for the D/deaf, Deaf-Blind, and hard of hearing are free; fees apply for other services; call or see website for class costs
Languages:
American Sign Language
Eligibility:
Residents of Middle TN; adults, children and youth who are deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing equally are welcome to take part in classes and activities.
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
April 17, 2023
Volunteer Opportunities:
Volunteers are needed to assist with office work, the afterschool program, special events, the fitness center, and to assist with American Sign Language classes. Volunteers should be willing to learn American Sign Language to better communicate with staff and clients.
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
935 Edgehill Avenue
BridgesTN - Nashville
Nashville, TN 37203
Physical
2655 Union Avenue Extended
BridgesWest - Memphis
Memphis, TN 38112
Contacts
Nancy Denning-Martin
Phone Numbers
Voice/TTY
(615) 248-8828
BridgesWest - Memphis - Videophone
(901) 612-3416
BridgesWest - Memphis - Voice
(901) 701-6800
Video Phone Local
(615) 290-5147
Video Phone Toll-free
(866) 385-6524
Legal Status:
Nonprofit (Incorporated)
Services
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Description
Bridges offers two camp opportunities--one for hearing children and one for D/deaf and hard of hearing children. Camp Rise & Sign is an annual sleepaway camp for D/deaf and hard of hearing students (K-12), CODAs (children of Deaf adults), and hearing siblings. Camp is free. Camp Sign Me Up is for hearing children who want to learn ASL in a day camp setting and is offered on a weekly basis during the summer; a child may choose to participate for just one week or several weeks. A continuum of programs and services from birth through elders years are available. Please see bridgesfordeafandhh.org for more information.
Hours
Office hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 5:00 pm; camp hours will vary. Call for more information.
Required Documents
Call for more information
Eligibility
Deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing equally school-age children.
Fees
Fees vary depending upon the camp selected.
Intake Procedure
Call or visit the website for more information and to sign up for camp.
Languages
American Sign Language
Service Area
Residents of Middle Tennessee
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Bedford County
- Benton County
- Cannon County
- Cheatham County
- Chester County
- Clay County
- Coffee County
- Cumberland County
- Davidson County
- Decatur County
- Dekalb County
- Dickson County
- Fentress County
- Franklin County
- Giles County
- Hardin County
- Henry County
- Hickman County
- Humphreys County
- Jackson County
- Lawrence County
- Lewis County
- Lincoln County
- Macon County
- Marshall County
- Maury County
- Moore County
- Overton County
- Perry County
- Pickett County
- Putnam County
- Robertson County
- Rutherford County
- Smith County
- Sumner County
- Trousdale County
- Van Buren County
- Warren County
- Wayne County
- White County
- Williamson County
- Wilson County
- Bedford County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
The agency's Youth Education & Services program provides Little ACEs (birth to five language acquisition and language deprivation program pairing families with D/deaf and hard of hearing children with Deaf Mentors who teach ASL, culture, advocacy, and practical parenting tips in weekly sessions), free ASL classes for parents of D/deaf and hard of hearing children, Signing ACEs (school-based mentoring, after-school program, online tutoring), and camps for D/deaf and hard of hearing children and their siblings, Deaf Education Workshops, advocate support for IEP meetings and other needs, etc. Clients in youth programs may also access agency-wide resources such as interpreting services, Empowerment (case management/social work), ASL classes, social events, Advocacy, and more. Clubs and camps for hearing students learning ASL are also available. A continuum of programs and services from birth through elders years are available. Please see bridgesfordeafandhh.org for more information.
Hours
After School Hours: Mon - Thu From the end of the school day - 5:30 pm
Required Documents
Call or visit the website for more details on needed documents.
Eligibility
Grades K-12 for D/deaf and hard of hearing children and youth and their siblings with transportation offered in Davidson County; all students in Middle Tennessee welcome.
Fees
No Fee
Intake Procedure
Call or visit the website for more information and to sign up for the program.
Languages
American Sign Language
Service Area
Davidson County
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Davidson County
- Davidson County
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