Minnesota Deaf Resources

This is a DRAFT version. You are welcome to submit changes to this list. Resources must be local to MInnesota. 

Services 

College of St. Catherine's B.A. in Interpreting Program

North Central University’s B.A. in ASL Interpreting

DeafBlindinfo.org 

Resources for Minnesotans with combined hearing and vision loss

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Division (DHHSD) 

Provides assistance to deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing Minnesotans, as well as parents and family of those with a hearing loss. DHHS also oversees the Telephone Equipment Distribution (TED) Program.

The Day One Center, Inc. 

Works with CSD on trainings at battered women's shelters. Shelters available to the Deaf community around the state of Minnesota.

Family Support Connection: Community Directory 

Resource for families with children who are deaf and hard of hearing. We provide families with the full range of options for their children.

Family Tree Clinic 

Provides quality, affordable, confidential reproductive and sexual health care services to diverse communities. Family Tree Clinic also provides Health Education and Services for the Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing Community.

Global Deaf Connection 

Developing deaf education and leadership skills through multicultural exchange and support and mentoring programs in developing countries. Based in Minnesota. 

Health and Wellness Program Serving Deaf and Hard of Hearing People 

Provides mental health services to deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing people of all ages. At Regions Hospital.

Hearing and Service Dogs of MN

Minnesota Employment Center (MEC) 

Minnesota Employment Center (MEC) for People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing 

Minnesota Interpreter Referral website 

Information about sign language interpreters, how to use them and how to find them. 

Commission of Deaf, Deaf-Blind and Hard of Hearing Minnesotans (MNCDHH) 

Advocates for equal opportunity and rights for deaf, hard of hearing and deafblind people.

Minnesota Relay Service (MRS)

The Minnesota Chemical Dependency Program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals

Minnesota Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf

Metro Deaf School

Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf

Minnesota Vocational Rehabilitation Services 

Provides Vocational Services for People Who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

VSA Arts of Minnesota

Volunteers of America-Minnesota-Mental Health Clinic-Deaf and Hard of Hearing School Based Services 

This service is designed to provide mental health services within the school setting to deaf, deaf blind, and hard of hearing children, adolescents, and their families

Volunteers of America-Deaf and Hard of Hearing Mental Health Services

This service is designed to provide mental health services in Greater Minnesota to Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deafblind children or adolescents and their families.

Volunteers of America- Deaf and Hard of Hearing Family and Parent Development Program 

This service provides parenting education and support to D/HH parents who are at risk for maltreating their young (under school aged) children. Services include individualized home visits and coordination of community services to ensure basic family needs are met such as medical care, clothing, food, employment, childcare, parenting skills, support groups, and transportation. It is important to note that this service is primarily provided with Hennepin County, however as long as the individual’s county is willing to work with VOA to set up a contract, they will be able to provide the individual in their home county of residence.