Links
Listed
below are several links that can give you more information
about deafness and interpreting.
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The Deaf Linx website gives helpful information on Deaf Culture, ASL, Deaf Education, and other resources.
National Association of the Deaf
NAD is the
nation’s largest organization safeguarding the accessibility and civil
rights of deaf and hard of hearing Americans in education, employment,
health care, and telecommunications.
Gallaudet
University
Gallaudet is
the largest liberal arts university for the Deaf in the world.
Nashville
TRID
NTRID is a
local chapter of RID in Nashville, TN. Access this site for
helpful information from the Nashville area.
Tennessee Temple University
TTU is a local
Interpreter Training Program.
Knoxville
TRID
KTRID is a
local chapter of RID in Knoxville, TN. Access this site for
helpful information from the Knoxville area.
Hearing Loss Association of America
HLA (formerly
SHHH) promotes awareness and information about hearing loss,
communication, assistive devices, and alternative communication skills
through publications, exhibits, and presentations.
The Registry of
Interpreters for the Deaf
RID is the
national organization for CCTRID and provides information on
interpreting to the general public, publishes a national directory of
certified interpreters, and makes referrals to interpreter agencies.
Services for the Deaf and
Hard of Hearing
This is a
non-profit organization that provides interpreting services to the
Chattanooga and surrounding areas.
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga State offers a two-year
transfer Associate of Science degree with concentration for ASL;
students usually transfer to a four-year institution to continue study
for an interpreting bachelors degree.
The American Sign
Language Teachers Association
ASLTA is the
only national organization dedicated to the improvement and expansion
of the teaching of ASL and Deaf Studies at all levels of instruction.
Library
Services for the Deaf and Hard of
Hearing
LSDHH provides
magnificent resources at no charge for those living in
Harvest
Baptist Church of the Deaf
Harvest
Baptist Church of the Deaf, a local Deaf church in Ringgold, GA,
provides many opportunities for interacting with the Deaf in the
Chattanooga area.
Silent Word Ministries
Silent Word Ministries, a nonprofit, Christian organization, produces a wide variety of literature and videos for church deaf ministries.
