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Lawmaker wants to change language in state code about deaf
A bill moving through the Tennessee state legislature would remove the phrase "deaf and dumb" from the state code. image from...
Feb 3, 20221 min read


Lawsuit: Tennessee discriminates against Deaf People
Disability Rights Tennessee is suing the state alleging discrimination against people who are deaf. image from Disability Rights...
Feb 1, 20221 min read


Memphis Zoo honors Deaf Awareness Month
The Memphis Zoo honored Deaf Awareness Month yesterday. image from WATN-TV video report Sign language interpreters were posted around the...
Sep 20, 20211 min read


Mother continues fight to keep deaf son’s benefits as he battles COVID-19
Donna Peoples who lives outside of Knoxville, Tenn. has been told more than once that her deaf son's health benefits are running out—even...
Aug 25, 20211 min read


A TV reporter's hearing aids
A Nashville meteorologist posted about her use of hearing aids in social media and received an outpouring of support. Meaghan Thomas...
Apr 16, 20211 min read