Because everyone deserves to be understood—and to understand what’s happening around them.

Deaf, deafblind, and hard-of-hearing individuals face daily challenges in getting accurate information during life’s most important moments: a medical diagnosis, a job interview, a court hearing, or a parent-teacher conference. Without qualified interpreters in these situations, communication can break down, and that breakdown can lead to serious consequences.

This campaign is grounded in the belief that clear communication is a basic need. When interpreting services are consistent and reliable, people can make informed decisions, participate in their communities, and live with greater independence. That’s why we’re working to create a system that supports quality, professionalism, and trust in interpreting across Tennessee.