Hearing Loss Association of America - Nashville, TN Chapter

05/02/2026

Our chapter was glad to be at the Tennessee State Library & Archives yesterday among other organizations that provide services for those with disabilities in the greater Nashville area.


Library Services for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing
Bridges for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Hearing Loss Association of America (Official Page)
LEAD K Tennessee
Our Place Nashville

05/02/2026

Congratulations to our own Tony Decha Umphai, who was recently recognized by the Hearing Loss Association of America (Official Page)!

Today we wrap up our National Volunteer Month celebration in April by appreciating ALL of the hard-working HLAA State Chapter Coordinators! These four started since we acknowledged this important group last year: Brenda Neubeck, Michigan; Ken Reichert, Virginia; Shelley Gladden, Oklahoma; and Tony Decha-Umphai, Tennessee. Thank you for enthusiastically supporting and guiding the HLAA Chapters in your states!

Many of our State and Chapter leaders will be attending the HLAA 2026 Convention in Louisville, June 10-12, including a daylong leadership training. It's not too late to join us! Learn more and register: hearingloss.org/convention

04/30/2026

Fun and games this month -- and share your experiences with hearing loss Saturday, May 9, 2026 at
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
1003 Hickory Hill Lane
Hermitage, TN 37076

Bridges for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Library Services for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing
Hearing Loss Association of America (Official Page)

04/26/2026

Vanderbilt is continuing to gather information about how deaf, deafened, and hard-of-hearing receive emergency information. This survey takes less than three minutes. If you can participate, please click on this link:

Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

04/17/2026

Come see us and others at the Tennessee State Library, 1001 Rep. John Lewis Way N in Nashville, for LABM Accessibility Day, May 1, 2026, 10 am to 2 pm.


Tennessee State Library & Archives
Library Services for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing
Bridges for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Hearing Loss Association of America (Official Page)
LEAD K Tennessee
Our Place Nashville
Tennessee Accessibility Services
Vanderbilt Health

04/07/2026

Do you find it challenging to travel with hearing loss or other disabilities? The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) wants to know about your experience through its new survey on aircraft safety and evacuation procedures. This is a great opportunity to make your voice heard about the importance of captions and/or written safety information!

Please share widely—responses are anonymous. Open through June 25: https://ow.ly/szbY50YFbkB

04/04/2026

Join us for our Library Lunch & Learn Monthly Webinar featuring Edward Mitchell!

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (Central Time)
Online via Zoom

Topic: What is an ABLE Account?

Led by Edward Mitchell of the Statewide Independent Living Council, the presentation will explain how ABLE accounts allow individuals with disabilities to save money and invest in their future without jeopardizing essential government benefits.

To sign up for this FREE workshop and receive the Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/INPrQ6ryT2CS1p7FeZ8HYA?_x_zm_rtaid=qtsAwKFCS_euFQ3A-7svEg.1773437974310.5fe76525b319b084dc87e448325c68e7&_x_zm_rhtaid=530 #/registration

ASL interpreters and live captions will be provided. This virtual workshop is FREE and it is for EVERYONE!

04/03/2026

Join us for a presentation featuring guest speaker Peggy Ward, Outreach Coordinator for Hamilton Relay. Peggy will discuss how relay services and captioned telephones help individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind, or have speech differences stay connected.
How to Attend:
In-Person: Join us at our physical location (below) to watch the presentation on the big screen.
Where: Emmanuel Lutheran Church - 1003 Hickory Hill Lane, Hermitage, TN 37076
or
Virtually: Watch from home.
Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/24686492419525?p=C8vmeFMpeUFmWPUX6J
Meeting ID: 246 864 924 195 25
Passcode: Qu2YZ3Lg
When: Saturday, April 11, 2026 (Noon - 3pm)
Presentation starting at 1:30pm
Drinks will be provided.



Hearing Loss Association of America (Official Page)