Causes: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, Human Services

Mission: Bridges unites the deaf, the hard of hearing, and the hearing communities through programs, services, and support, empowering individuals to achieve their full potential.

Target demographics: Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Hearing communities

Direct beneficiaries per year: 100 people learn conversational ASL; we helped 214 Deaf and hard of hearing individuals get healthier; and our After School Program provided 74 children with tutoring, mentoring, socialization, and literacy help.

Geographic areas served: middle Tennessee

Programs: Sign language interpreting services for the Deaf including both face-to-face and via video remote interpreting; we also offer transcription services for hard of hearing and deaf who do not sign. We have a comprehensive After School Program, Fitness Center, and a Case Management Specialist.