Bartlett, Tennessee · Memphis & West Tennessee
We learn
ASL
together.
A place to begin, a language to share, and people to learn with. Bringing ASL learning and Deaf community connection closer to home.
EVERYDAY
GROW
Different generations.
A shared language.
Language access starts with connection
For the little moments.
And a whole lifetime.
Every Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing child deserves access to language from the beginning, and a family supported in learning alongside them.
The Language Access Project is a nonprofit in Bartlett, Tennessee. We’re bringing together ASL education, family resources, and connections with Deaf educators, mentors, and community members.
Make ASL part
of your everyday.
Find out about the local classes we’re developing for families and anyone interested in ASL.
Learn about classes ↗You have a place
to begin.
Ask questions, find family resources, and connect with people who can help you take the next step.
Find family support ↗Bring what
you can share.
Help shape local language access through your time, experience, resources, or support.
Get involved ↗Let’s learn
closer to home.
We’ve secured a location for weekly Wednesday classes and hope to begin in October. Educator participation, curriculum, and the schedule are still coming together.
Ask about classes- Where
- Bartlett, Tennessee
Location details to come. - When
- Wednesdays
October start hoped for; time to be confirmed. - For
- Anyone interested in ASL, with a special commitment to families of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing children.
Language. Identity. Belonging.
More than signs.
People to sign with.
ASL is a complete language, and the Deaf community is central to learning it. Language grows through conversation, shared experiences, and everyday connection.
We’re developing TLAP with meaningful Deaf community involvement and connections to existing local resources. Deaf educators, mentors, and community members are invited to help shape what comes next.
Connect with usFor families finding their way
You don’t need
all the answers
to begin.
Maybe ASL is entirely new to your family. Maybe you’ve been looking for a place to learn together. Wherever you are starting, your questions are welcome.
Ask about family resourcesDo we need to know ASL already?
No prior ASL knowledge is needed to reach out. Tell us a little about your family and what you’re looking for, and we can talk about a starting point.
Is TLAP only for Deaf children’s families?
Everyone interested in ASL is welcome. Supporting Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing children and their families is at the heart of our work.
Can you help us find local resources?
Contact Mary about what your family needs. We can help you explore connections with family programs, Deaf educators, and community resources as our partnerships develop.
Can our family attend classes together?
Family learning is an important part of our plans. Class formats and age arrangements are still being developed—get in touch to discuss your family’s interests.
Help make language access part of everyday life
There’s something
we can build together.
Have time, ASL experience, a community connection, or resources to share? Help us create more opportunities for families to learn and connect.
Let’s talk about getting involved