Bridges for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing - Middle TN

Description

Provides instruction in American Sign Language for all persons of all ages and hearing ability

Hours

Class schedules vary; see website or call for details

Required Documents

See website for details

Eligibility

Residents of Middle Tennessee

Fees

Call or see website for class costs

Intake Procedure

Call or see website for class details and costs

Languages

American Sign Language

Service Area

Middle Tennessee

Geography Served

Telephone Numbers

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; some camps are free.

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

Telephone Numbers

Description

Empowerment provides basic social work and case management services for D/deaf, Deaf-Blind, and hard of hearing clients of all ages; examples of work include client advocacy, food security, housing, employment, education, access to resources and services, referral, educational workshops. A continuum of programs and services from birth through elders years are available. Please see bridgesfordeafandhh.org for more information.

Hours

Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 5:00 pm; call or visit the website for more information.

Required Documents

Call for more information

Eligibility

Deaf and hard of hearing youth and adults.

Fees

No Fee; services for the D/deaf, Deaf-Blind, hard of hearing, and their families are free.

Intake Procedure

Call or visit the website for more information.

Languages

American Sign Language

Service Area

Residents of Middle Tennessee

Geography Served

Telephone Numbers

Description

The Fitness Center at Bridges for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is open during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm) to any Deaf or hard of hearing individual free of charge. An orientation with wellness staff is required before anyone is allowed to use the Fitness Center for the first time. Appointments are required for orientation. Special fitness classes and activities may be offered in the evenings or on weekends. Videophones and computers are also available for use by the D/deaf, Deaf-Blind, and hard of hearing communities. A continuum of programs and services from birth through elders years are available. Please see bridgesfordeafandhh.org for more information.

Hours

Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 5:00 pm; call or visit the website for class and fitness center times.

Required Documents

Call for more information

Eligibility

Deaf, or hard of hearing.

Fees

No Fee

Intake Procedure

Call or visit the website for more information and to sign up for classes.

Languages

American Sign Language

Service Area

Residents of Middle Tennessee

Geography Served

Telephone Numbers

Description

Bridges for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing provides a wide variety of educational classes and workshops and trainings for the D/deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing equally including American Sign Language classes, trainings for first responders and law enforcement, trainings for employers, trainings for educational institutions, outreach presentations for the public, workshops series on everything from estate planning to housing rights, tax preparation days, community health days with vaccine clinics, tech expos, and more. A continuum of programs and services from birth through elders years are available. Please see bridgesfordeafandhh.org for more information.

Hours

Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 5:00 pm; as scheduled, call or visit the website for class times.

Required Documents

Call for more information

Eligibility

Deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing equally school-age children and adults

Fees

All programs are free except ASL classes for the hearing.

Intake Procedure

Call or visit the website for more information and to sign up for classes.

Languages

American Sign Language

Service Area

Residents of Middle Tennessee

Geography Served

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

Telephone Numbers

Description

Bridges for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing provides professional, high-quality American Sign Language interpreters, CART services, Video Remote Interpreting, and Access on Demand. In addition, we provide professional development for ASL interpreters and trainings and policy advisement for entities. 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; after-hours interpreting is available for medical, legal, or mental health emergencies by calling 615.244.0979.

Required Documents

Call for more information

Eligibility

D/deaf, Deaf-Blind, and hard of hearing individuals may inquire. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA; federal civil rights legislation), the organization, business, or entity providing services to the public must ensure equal access and effective communication for the D/deaf, Deaf-Blind, and hard of hearing communities at the provider’s expense.

Fees

Interpreting and CART services are available by the minute or hourly rate. Call for more information. Usually free for deaf or hard of hearing individuals.

Intake Procedure

Call or visit the website for more information.

Languages

American Sign Language

Service Area

Residents of Middle Tennessee

Geography Served

Telephone Numbers

Description

Volunteers are needed to assist with office work, camps, landscaping, and special projects. Volunteers should be willing to learn American Sign Language to better communicate with staff and clients. All volunteers must pass a fingerprint background check.

Hours

Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 5:00 pm; call or visit the website for more information.

Required Documents

Call for more information

Eligibility

Anyone may volunteer. Call or visit the website for more information.

Fees

No fee.

Intake Procedure

Complete the volunteer application on the website.

Languages

American Sign Language

Service Area

Open to all

Geography Served

Telephone Numbers