Tennessee Council for the Deaf Deaf-Blind and Hard of Hearing
The Tennessee Council for the Deaf, Deaf-Blind and Hard of Hearing (TCDDBHH) has the responsibility for ensuring that state and local public programs and services are accessible to deaf, hard of hearing, late deafened, and Deaf-Blind citizens. TCDDBHH coordinates communication, information, public awareness, and advocacy services through six regional community service centers. The centers assist the Division of Rehabilitation Services by providing services that compliment those offered by Vocational Rehabilitation staff. TCDDBHH strives to open new avenues which will lead to equal opportunities for Tennesseans who are deaf, hard of hearing, late deafened or deaf-blind. The centers are located in Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Johnson City, and Jackson.
Tennessee Council for Deaf, Deaf-Blind and Hard of Hearing's six community center locations, contact information, and websites
CLICK HERE for center locations and contact information.
Johnson City, TN at https://www.frontierhealth.org/deaf-and-hard-of-hearing/
Knoxville, TN at http://kcdtn.org/
Chattanooga, TN at https://www.partnershipfca.com/113/deaf-services
Nashville, TN at http://bridgesfordeafandhh.org/
Jackson, TN at http://www.j-cil.com/deaf--hard-of-hearing-services.html
Deaf Driver ID Safety
Provided by Bridges for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Council Meeting Schedule
February 4, 2022
May 6, 2022
August 5, 2022
November 4, 2022
All meetings of the Tennessee Council for the Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing are open to the public. For a Zoom meeting link, please email Lisa Rimmell at lisa.rimmell@tn.gov no later than close of business on the day before the meeting with your request.
Become a Council Member
Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of the Tennessee Council for the Deaf Deaf-Blind and Hard of Hearing. In order to be considered as a council member you must do the following:
• Write a letter showing your interest in serving on the council
• Create an updated resume
• Complete the application
Once you have completed the above items, please mail all three of them to:
Tennessee Council for the Deaf Deaf-Blind and Hard of Hearing
Department of Human Services
Langley Building, 3rd floor
520 West Summit Hill Drive, Suite 301
Knoxville, TN 37902
Tennessee Council for the Deaf Deaf-Blind and Hard of Hearing’s (TCDDBHH) Mission Statement
The TCDDBHH exists to serve as an advocate for culturally appropriate services affecting Deaf, Deaf-Blind and Hard of Hearing persons through coordination, public awareness, and consultation in areas of public service, health care, and education and employment.