Partnership for Families, Children and Adults and Partnership’s Deaf, Deaf-Blind and Hard of Hearing Services announce an event celebrating Deaf Awareness Month at the Chattanooga Lookouts game on Sunday at 2:15 p.m.
“This exciting game presents a unique opportunity for our local community to deepen their understanding of the deaf culture and to discover the wealth of services and resources available to community members living with hearing loss and deafness. We greatly appreciate our sponsors, Roper Corporation and Chattanooga Times Free Press who helped make this event possible.
Additionally, attendees will have the chance to contribute to Partnership's deaf services program, supporting the vital work we do in our community,” said Program Director Pam Smith.
For Sunday’s game between the Chattanooga Lookouts and the Birmingham Barons at AT&T Field, Lookouts players will wear special American Sign Language jerseys to honor the deaf community, raise awareness and show their support.
"There will also be special guests to perform the National Anthem and throw out the first pitch, making this a truly memorable event," organizers said.
All participants will take part in a silent inning to experience a small fraction of the challenges faced by the deaf and hard of hearing community. Partnership has reserved the Metro Heating and Air Lounge with interpreters for clients and families, ensuring a comfortable and inclusive environment for everyone, official said.
General Admission Tickets are available through the Chattanooga Lookouts
website.
"Partnership has been dedicated to serving individuals who are deaf, deaf-blind and hard of hearing for 49 years, providing essential services and life-skills training," officials said. "We provide services to residents in 16 counties in Tennessee and four counties in North Georgia."
When asked about the significance of Partnership's Deaf Services, Kevin Hyde, Partnership’s CEO, said, "Serving the deaf community is a crucial part of our mission by breaking down communication barriers and helping people integrate into their community, find employment and access the services they need to reach their full potential. Last year, our deaf services program assisted 771 individuals through sign language interpreting, life skills training and community events, highlighting the positive impact our dedicated staff has on our community daily."