Local Organizations
This is the Collaboration for the Advancement of Teaching Interpreter Excellence through the provision of tools, resources, targeted funding, collecting data and supporting networking.
MNCDHH advocates for equal opportunity for and with the 20% of Minnesotans who are deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing.
DHHSD provides information, resources and empowerment opportunities to assist Minnesotans who are deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing and their family to effectively access service in their communities.
MADC's vision: Advance and ensure the quality of life for Deaf Minnesotans.
Mission: Preserve, protect and promote American Sign Language and political, educational, economic and social equality for Deaf Minnesotans.
The State Organization on Arts & Disability. As part of its mission to “create a community where people with disabilities can learn through, participate in and access the arts,” VSA Minnesota offers:
- a statewide Accessible Arts Calendar that includes ASL-interpreted arts events,
- grants for metro nonprofits that could result in more ASL-interpreted events,
- accessibility assistance such as a Guide to Theatrical Interpreting, and more.
