0201134261234286990Text at bottom reads “Minnesota State Agencies.” Behind the text is an image of the Minnesota State Capitol./deaf-commission/assets/State%20Agencies%20and%20Projects%20Icon_tcm1063-428672.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-662271" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063662271426484433228433228428866https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/cytomegalovirus/index.html2024-12-23T20:29:20Z4261234286990Text at bottom reads “Minnesota State Agencies.” Behind the text is an image of the Minnesota State Capitol./deaf-commission/assets/State%20Agencies%20and%20Projects%20Icon_tcm1063-428672.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-627295" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063627295426484433228429538427023428866https://mnlowincidenceprojects.org/cCMV/index.html2024-06-11T22:16:18Z4261234286820Text at bottom reads “Educational Programs.” Behind the text is an image of a young female teacher in a classroom looking at the audience with a group of students working at computers behind the teacher./deaf-commission/assets/Education%20Resources%20Icon2_tcm1063-428671.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-627294" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063627294428816428881https://language1st.org/2024-06-11T22:06:52Z426123Local and international outdoor adventures around the world for adults, families, & people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Outdoor Resources for DHH.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Local and international outdoor adventures around the world for adults, families, &amp; people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.</p>4286670Text at bottom reads “Camps and Summer Programs.” Behind the text is an image of a young woman wearing a helmet and mountain climbing gear. /deaf-commission/assets/Summer%20Programs%20Icon3_tcm1063-428677.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-433283" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063433283428772428881428700428866428784428816427021428668https://www.wildernessinquiry.org/2020-05-28T16:09:19Z426123True Friends’ programs include camp, respite, horse therapy, conference and retreat centers, travel, and team building.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Summer camps for students with varying abilities.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">True Friends programs include camp, respite, horse therapy, conference and retreat centers, travel, and team building.</p>4286670Text at bottom reads “Camps and Summer Programs.” Behind the text is an image of a young woman wearing a helmet and mountain climbing gear. /deaf-commission/assets/Summer%20Programs%20Icon3_tcm1063-428677.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-433274" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063433274428772428881428866428668427021https://truefriends.org/2020-05-28T16:09:17Z426123Youth development organizationeng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Deaf and Hard of Hearing Soccer Camp.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Youth development organization.</p>4286670Text at bottom reads “Camps and Summer Programs.” Behind the text is an image of a young woman wearing a helmet and mountain climbing gear. /deaf-commission/assets/Summer%20Programs%20Icon3_tcm1063-428677.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-433272" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063433272428668428772428866428708428881https://thesannehfoundation.org/programs/camps/st-paul-soccer-camps/ 2020-05-28T16:09:17Z426123Links to information about hearing assistive technologies, audiologists and professional development opportunities for audiologists.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Online continuing education.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Links to information about hearing assistive technologies, audiologists and professional development opportunities for audiologists.</p>4286920Text at bottom reads “Hearing Assistive Technology.” Behind the text is an image of a young boy wearing a hearing aid and reading a book in a classroom./deaf-commission/assets/Hearing%20Assistive%20Technology%20Icon_tcm1063-428679.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-433271" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063433271429014429528433265428863https://www.audiologyonline.com/2020-05-28T16:08:34Z426123We train these dogs to alert a person who is deaf or hard-of-hearing by making physical contact and then leading the person to the source of the sound.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Hearing Loss assistance dogs.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">We train these dogs to alert a person who is deaf or hard-of-hearing by making physical contact and then leading the person to the source of the sound.</p>4286880Text at bottom reads “Family Supports.” Behind the text is an image of a smiling Mother holding a young daughter and the Father is communicating with the daughter via ASL./deaf-commission/assets/Family%20Supports%20Icon_tcm1063-428673.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-433269" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063433269428708428866428668428841https://can-do-canines.org/2020-05-28T16:08:21Z426123We provide support, information, referral, training and advocacy to deafblind children (from birth to age 21) and their parents, family, educators and other service providers.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Children, Youth and Family Services program (CYFS).</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">We provide support, information, referral, training and advocacy to deafblind children (from birth to age 21) and their parents, family, educators and other service providers.</p>4286880Text at bottom reads “Family Supports.” Behind the text is an image of a smiling Mother holding a young daughter and the Father is communicating with the daughter via ASL./deaf-commission/assets/Family%20Supports%20Icon_tcm1063-428673.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-433268" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063433268428881428708428866428668https://visionlossresources.org/programs/dbsm/2024-06-24T18:14:12Z426123Find information from a online media compan on pregnancy, children’s health, parenting, hearing tests, and more, including expert advice and weekly newsletters that detail your child’s development.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Hearing test for babies articles.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Find information from a online media compan on pregnancy, children's health, parenting, hearing tests, and more, including expert advice and weekly newsletters that detail your child's development.</p>4286880Text at bottom reads “Family Supports.” Behind the text is an image of a smiling Mother holding a young daughter and the Father is communicating with the daughter via ASL./deaf-commission/assets/Family%20Supports%20Icon_tcm1063-428673.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-433267" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063433267428881427023428877https://www.babycenter.com/0_hearing-tests-for-babies_10320774.bc2020-05-28T16:08:19Z426123An online company for parents with a child who is Deaf or Hard of Hearing.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Online resources for parents.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">An online company for parents with a child who is Deaf or Hard of Hearing.</p>4286880Text at bottom reads “Family Supports.” Behind the text is an image of a smiling Mother holding a young daughter and the Father is communicating with the daughter via ASL./deaf-commission/assets/Family%20Supports%20Icon_tcm1063-428673.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-433266" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063433266426484428866428881428804https://www.babyhearing.org/2020-05-28T16:08:20Z426123Family support at the earliest stage to ensure families understand the laws and their rights. eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Advocacy.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Family support at the earliest stage to ensure families understand the laws and their rights.</p>4286880Text at bottom reads “Family Supports.” Behind the text is an image of a smiling Mother holding a young daughter and the Father is communicating with the daughter via ASL./deaf-commission/assets/Family%20Supports%20Icon_tcm1063-428673.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-433264" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063433264426484426449428788427023429522428866433265https://www.pacer.org/ec/2020-05-28T16:08:29Z426123Promotes policies and advances evidence-based practices that support families and enhance the optimal development of young children.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Division of Early Childhood of the Council of Exceptional Children (DEC of CEC).</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Promotes policies and advances evidence-based practices that support families and enhance the optimal development of young children.</p>4286880Text at bottom reads “Family Supports.” Behind the text is an image of a smiling Mother holding a young daughter and the Father is communicating with the daughter via ASL./deaf-commission/assets/Family%20Supports%20Icon_tcm1063-428673.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-433263" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063433263426484426449428877429538428863https://www.dec-sped.org/2020-05-28T16:08:24Z426123Resources to support families to reach their optimal language, literacy and social-emotional development.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Language, literacy and social-emotional development.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Resources to support families to reach their optimal language, literacy and social-emotional development.</p>4286880Text at bottom reads “Family Supports.” Behind the text is an image of a smiling Mother holding a young daughter and the Father is communicating with the daughter via ASL./deaf-commission/assets/Family%20Supports%20Icon_tcm1063-428673.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-433262" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063433262428866426484428668428881426446https://handsandvoices.org/fl3/index.html2020-05-28T16:08:25Z426123Links you to information, resources, and services for children with hearing loss. At the heart of EHDI-PALS is a national web-based directory of facilities that offer pediatric audiology services to young children who are younger than five years of age.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Early Hearing Detection &amp; Intervention-Pediatric Audiology Links to Services.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Links you to information, resources, and services for children with hearing loss. At the heart of EHDI-PALS is a national web-based directory of facilities that offer pediatric audiology services to young children who are younger than five years of age.</p>4286880Text at bottom reads “Family Supports.” Behind the text is an image of a smiling Mother holding a young daughter and the Father is communicating with the daughter via ASL./deaf-commission/assets/Family%20Supports%20Icon_tcm1063-428673.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-433261" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063433261428866428708426484https://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/improveehdi/index.html2024-12-23T20:10:36Z426123We provide school information and parenting resources to help millions of American families choose the right school, support learning at home, and guide their children to great futures.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> School District finder and ratings.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">We provide school information and parenting resources to help millions of American families choose the right school, support learning at home, and guide their children to great futures.</p>4286820Text at bottom reads “Educational Programs.” Behind the text is an image of a young female teacher in a classroom looking at the audience with a group of students working at computers behind the teacher./deaf-commission/assets/Education%20Resources%20Icon2_tcm1063-428671.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-433260" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063433260426446429528428866428877428708433202https://www.greatschools.org/schools/districts/Minnesota/MN/2020-05-28T16:08:13Z426123Minnesota’s Help Me Grow initiative provides information and resources that will help parents, professionals, and community members identify children who may be experiencing delays in their development. Help me Grow provides information that will equip those who interact with young children (birth to kindergarten) to better monitor each child’s development.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Information and resources for children up to age 5.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Minnesota's Help Me Grow initiative provides information and resources that will help parents, professionals, and community members identify children who may be experiencing delays in their development. Help me Grow provides information that will equip those who interact with young children (birth to kindergarten) to better monitor each child's development.</p>4286820Text at bottom reads “Educational Programs.” Behind the text is an image of a young female teacher in a classroom looking at the audience with a group of students working at computers behind the teacher./deaf-commission/assets/Education%20Resources%20Icon2_tcm1063-428671.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-433257" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063433257426446429528428866https://helpmegrownational.org/2024-06-11T21:57:29Z426123It includes a variety of Minnesota school, district and education-related organization directories.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> A searchable database.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">It includes a variety of Minnesota school, district and education-related organization directories.</p>4286820Text at bottom reads “Educational Programs.” Behind the text is an image of a young female teacher in a classroom looking at the audience with a group of students working at computers behind the teacher./deaf-commission/assets/Education%20Resources%20Icon2_tcm1063-428671.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-433251" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063433251426446428866429528https://education.mn.gov/MDE/about/SchOrg/ 2020-05-28T16:08:16Z426123Statewide and Twin Cities metro school district maps.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Minnesota School District Maps.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Statewide and Twin Cities metro school district maps.</p>4286820Text at bottom reads “Educational Programs.” Behind the text is an image of a young female teacher in a classroom looking at the audience with a group of students working at computers behind the teacher./deaf-commission/assets/Education%20Resources%20Icon2_tcm1063-428671.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-433250" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063433250426446428866429528429663https://www.mngeo.state.mn.us/maps/SchoolDistricts/2020-05-28T16:08:16Z426123Receiving and sharing information is essential to learning, exchanging ideas, expressing feelings and forming relationships.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> DHHSD - Communication Tips.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Receiving and sharing information is essential to learning, exchanging ideas, expressing feelings and forming relationships.</p>4286990Text at bottom reads “Minnesota State Agencies.” Behind the text is an image of the Minnesota State Capitol./deaf-commission/assets/State%20Agencies%20and%20Projects%20Icon_tcm1063-428672.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-430456" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063430456426449428866428851https://mn.gov/deaf-hard-of-hearing/communication-access/2024-12-23T20:15:34Z426123Product developed by the Collaborative Plan stakeholders for families and teachers.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Language and Communication Focused IEPs for Learners Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing: A Discussion Guide (PDF).</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Product developed by the Collaborative Plan stakeholders for families and teachers.</p>4286990Text at bottom reads “Minnesota State Agencies.” Behind the text is an image of the Minnesota State Capitol./deaf-commission/assets/State%20Agencies%20and%20Projects%20Icon_tcm1063-428672.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-430451" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063430451428866427023426446429519https://mn.gov/deaf-commission/assets/Language-and-Communication-Focused-IEPs-for-Learners-Who-Are-Deaf-or-Hard-of-Hearing-Discussion-Guide_tcm1063-154134.pdf2020-05-28T16:08:41Z426123The American School for the Deaf is a pioneering learning community dedicated to innovation. We strive to remain the premier educational resource for deaf and hard of hearing students by developing innovative solutions to today’s most pressing challenges.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Resources for teachers and families.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The American School for the Deaf is a pioneering learning community dedicated to innovation. We strive to remain the premier educational resource for deaf and hard of hearing students by developing innovative solutions to today's most pressing challenges.</p>4287020Text at bottom reads “National Education.” Behind the text is a close-up image of a waving United States flag./deaf-commission/assets/National%20Organizations%20Icon_tcm1063-428678.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-429753" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063429753428863428668428866426446https://www.asd-1817.org/2025-09-22T17:43:21Z426123Get free parenting resources to support your child’s healthy development from birth to age 3.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Resources website for general learning.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Get free parenting resources to support your child's healthy development from birth to age 3.</p>4287020Text at bottom reads “National Education.” Behind the text is a close-up image of a waving United States flag./deaf-commission/assets/National%20Organizations%20Icon_tcm1063-428678.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-429668" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063429668428866426484https://www.zerotothree.org/early-learning2020-05-28T16:09:11Z426123Language Equity and Acquisition for Deaf Kids is a bill that proposes to establish a task force of professionals to recommend framework to assess the language milestones of d/hh children ages 0-5 for both English and ASL, and to provide resources to parents.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Advocacy task force for early language.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Language Equity and Acquisition for Deaf Kids is a bill that proposes to establish a task force of professionals to recommend framework to assess the language milestones of d/hh children ages 0-5 for both English and ASL, and to provide resources to parents.</p>4287020Text at bottom reads “National Education.” Behind the text is a close-up image of a waving United States flag./deaf-commission/assets/National%20Organizations%20Icon_tcm1063-428678.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-429667" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063429667428866426446428863429538428816http://www.lead-k.org/2020-05-28T16:09:10Z426123The mission of SKI-HI Institute is to enhance the lives of children with special needs, their families, and their caregivers. They focuses on developing new programs, materials, and training for children who are deafblind, deaf or hard of hearing, blind or visually impaired, and those who work with them.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Training and curriculum for early intervention and deaf mentor program.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The mission of SKI-HI Institute is to enhance the lives of children with special needs, their families, and their caregivers. They focuses on developing new programs, materials, and training for children who are deafblind, deaf or hard of hearing, blind or visually impaired, and those who work with them.</p>4287020Text at bottom reads “National Education.” Behind the text is a close-up image of a waving United States flag./deaf-commission/assets/National%20Organizations%20Icon_tcm1063-428678.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-429666" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063429666428866427023426446428863http://ski-hi.mystrikingly.com/2020-05-28T16:09:08Z426123As a multidisciplinary Center, our goal is to ensure that all infants and toddlers with hearing loss are identified as early as possible and provided with timely and appropriate audiological, educational, and medical intervention.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> National Technical Resource Center for EHDI.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">As a multidisciplinary Center, our goal is to ensure that all infants and toddlers with hearing loss are identified as early as possible and provided with timely and appropriate audiological, educational, and medical intervention.</p>4287020Text at bottom reads “National Education.” Behind the text is a close-up image of a waving United States flag./deaf-commission/assets/National%20Organizations%20Icon_tcm1063-428678.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-429665" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063429665428866426446428863426484https://www.infanthearing.org/2020-05-28T16:09:03Z426123NTID was established in 1965 to provide degree programs designed specifically for deaf and HH individuals to enter technical and professional fields, and to propel them to success in their careers and in life. NTID is one of the nine colleges of Rochester Institute of Technology.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Colleges/universities.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">NTID was established in 1965 to provide degree programs designed specifically for deaf and HH individuals to enter technical and professional fields, and to propel them to success in their careers and in life. NTID is one of the nine colleges of Rochester Institute of Technology.</p>4287020Text at bottom reads “National Education.” Behind the text is a close-up image of a waving United States flag./deaf-commission/assets/National%20Organizations%20Icon_tcm1063-428678.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-429664" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063429664428784428700427021428866426446https://www.rit.edu/ntid/2020-05-28T16:09:07Z426123Resources and information for anyone on Deaf/Hard of Hearing topics.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Resources from the National Deaf Center.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Resources and information for anyone on Deaf/Hard of Hearing topics.</p>4287020Text at bottom reads “National Education.” Behind the text is a close-up image of a waving United States flag./deaf-commission/assets/National%20Organizations%20Icon_tcm1063-428678.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-429662" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063429662427021428784426446429663428866https://www.nationaldeafcenter.org/resources2020-05-28T16:09:06Z426123A technical assistance and dissemination center federally funded by the Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) and Rehabilitation Services Administration(RSA) to provide evidence-based strategies at the local, state, and national levels.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Technical assistance center for employment and college bound.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">A technical assistance and dissemination center federally funded by the Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) and Rehabilitation Services Administration(RSA) to provide evidence-based strategies at the local, state, and national levels.</p>4287020Text at bottom reads “National Education.” Behind the text is a close-up image of a waving United States flag./deaf-commission/assets/National%20Organizations%20Icon_tcm1063-428678.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-429661" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063429661429547428877429527427021https://www.nationaldeafcenter.org/2020-05-28T16:09:06Z426123Provides advocacy and support regarding use of cued speech for deaf and hard of hearing people of all ages, their families and friends, and professionals who work with them.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Professionals who use cued speech in instruction.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Provides advocacy and support regarding use of cued speech for deaf and hard of hearing people of all ages, their families and friends, and professionals who work with them.</p>4287020Text at bottom reads “National Education.” Behind the text is a close-up image of a waving United States flag./deaf-commission/assets/National%20Organizations%20Icon_tcm1063-428678.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-429660" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063429660428863428866426446http://www.cuedspeech.org/2020-05-28T16:09:05Z426123Supports state deaf-blind projects as they assist educators, agencies, and organizations to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to help children with deaf-blindness learn, access the general education curriculum, and successfully transition to adult life.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Technical assistance for state deafblind projects.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Supports state deaf-blind projects as they assist educators, agencies, and organizations to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to help children with deaf-blindness learn, access the general education curriculum, and successfully transition to adult life.</p>4287020Text at bottom reads “National Education.” Behind the text is a close-up image of a waving United States flag./deaf-commission/assets/National%20Organizations%20Icon_tcm1063-428678.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-429659" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063429659428863429547428866429522https://www.nationaldb.org/2020-05-28T16:09:04Z426123The National ASL and English Bilingual Consortium for Early Childhood Education is a non-profit organization of professionals who are dedicated to the development, management, and coordination of ASL and English bilingual early childhood programs for children who are deaf and hard of hearing and their families.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> ASL and English Bilingual Consortium.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The National ASL and English Bilingual Consortium for Early Childhood Education is a non-profit organization of professionals who are dedicated to the development, management, and coordination of ASL and English bilingual early childhood programs for children who are deaf and hard of hearing and their families.</p>4287020Text at bottom reads “National Education.” Behind the text is a close-up image of a waving United States flag./deaf-commission/assets/National%20Organizations%20Icon_tcm1063-428678.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-429658" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063429658428866428863426446428703428881426484428815http://www.bilingualece.org/2020-05-28T16:09:03Z426123The Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center is a federally funded center that provides information, training, and technical assistance for families of and professionals working with deaf or hard of hearing children.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Demonstration schools and resources for families and teachers.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center is a federally funded center that provides information, training, and technical assistance for families of and professionals working with deaf or hard of hearing children.</p>4287020Text at bottom reads “National Education.” Behind the text is a close-up image of a waving United States flag./deaf-commission/assets/National%20Organizations%20Icon_tcm1063-428678.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-429657" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063429657428866428863426446https://www3.gallaudet.edu/clerc-center.html2020-05-28T16:09:01Z426123Addresses issues important to the early identification, evaluation, and follow-up care of infants and young children with hearing loss.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Research task force.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Addresses issues important to the early identification, evaluation, and follow-up care of infants and young children with hearing loss.</p>4287020Text at bottom reads “National Education.” Behind the text is a close-up image of a waving United States flag./deaf-commission/assets/National%20Organizations%20Icon_tcm1063-428678.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-429656" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063429656428866428863426446http://www.jcih.org/2020-05-28T16:09:01Z426123Train onsite at HKNC headquarters with experts in assistive technology, vocational services, communication, orientation and mobility, independent living and more.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Residential program/adjustment to blindness training (ATB).</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Train onsite at HKNC headquarters with experts in assistive technology, vocational services, communication, orientation and mobility, independent living and more.</p>4287020Text at bottom reads “National Education.” Behind the text is a close-up image of a waving United States flag./deaf-commission/assets/National%20Organizations%20Icon_tcm1063-428678.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-429655" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063429655429522428700426648427021429547428866428863https://www.helenkeller.org/hknc2020-05-28T16:09:01Z426123Did your baby have his/her hearing tested at birth? This website will help you better understand newborn hearing screening. It is an information and resource site for parents and professionals on supporting children’s development of listening and spoken language, social-emotional development and early literacy. It also offers free online professional development courses and webinars as well.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Newborn hearing acreening, listening and spoken language.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Did your baby have his/her hearing tested at birth? This website will help you better understand newborn hearing screening. It is an information and resource site for parents and professionals on supporting children's development of listening and spoken language, social-emotional development and early literacy. It also offers free online professional development courses and webinars as well.</p>4286880Text at bottom reads “Family Supports.” Behind the text is an image of a smiling Mother holding a young daughter and the Father is communicating with the daughter via ASL./deaf-commission/assets/Family%20Supports%20Icon_tcm1063-428673.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-429654" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063429654428804427023426484428866428863https://hearingfirst.org/hearing-testing-devices/newborn-hearing-screening2020-05-28T16:08:26Z426123Through partnerships with host institutions, the Gallaudet University Regional Centers share Gallaudet's undergraduate and graduate programs and Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center's resources and expertise through training programs, workshops and conferences, youth programs, technical assistance, and consultation.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> National outreach program.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Through partnerships with host institutions, the Gallaudet University Regional Centers share Gallaudet's undergraduate and graduate programs and Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center's resources and expertise through training programs, workshops and conferences, youth programs, technical assistance, and consultation.</p>4287020Text at bottom reads “National Education.” Behind the text is a close-up image of a waving United States flag./deaf-commission/assets/National%20Organizations%20Icon_tcm1063-428678.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-429653" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063429653426446428863428866https://www.gallaudet.edu/office-of-national-outreach/regional-centers2020-05-28T16:09:00Z426123Gallaudet University is comprehensive liberal arts university of learning, teaching and research for deaf, deafblind, and hard-of-hearing students.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Colleges/universities.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Gallaudet University is comprehensive liberal arts university of learning, teaching and research for deaf, deafblind, and hard-of-hearing students.</p>4287020Text at bottom reads “National Education.” Behind the text is a close-up image of a waving United States flag./deaf-commission/assets/National%20Organizations%20Icon_tcm1063-428678.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-429652" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063429652426446428784428863428668428843428708428700428816http://www.gallaudet.edu2020-05-28T16:08:59Z426123The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is the national professional, scientific, and credentialing association for 211,000 members and affiliates who are audiologists; speech-language pathologists; speech, language, and hearing scientists; audiology and speech-language pathology support personnel; and students.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Making effective communication, a human right, accessible and achievable for all.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is the national professional, scientific, and credentialing association for 211,000 members and affiliates who are audiologists; speech-language pathologists; speech, language, and hearing scientists; audiology and speech-language pathology support personnel; and students.</p>4287020Text at bottom reads “National Education.” Behind the text is a close-up image of a waving United States flag./deaf-commission/assets/National%20Organizations%20Icon_tcm1063-428678.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-429651" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063429651427023428694428866428863426484426446https://www.asha.org/Advocacy/federal/Early-Hearing-Detection-and-Intervention/2020-05-28T16:08:54Z426123An app for families of children who are deaf or hard of hearing attending IEP meetings, 504 meetings, or other meetings in K-12 Education.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Developed by NAD, Gallaudet University, Hands &amp; Voices, and American Society for Deaf Children.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">An app for families of children who are deaf or hard of hearing attending IEP meetings, 504 meetings, or other meetings in K-12 Education.</p>4287020Text at bottom reads “National Education.” Behind the text is a close-up image of a waving United States flag./deaf-commission/assets/National%20Organizations%20Icon_tcm1063-428678.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-429650" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063429650426449427023429519428866https://www.gallaudet.edu/parent-advocacy-app2020-05-28T16:09:08Z426123CED promulgates nationally recognized standards for teachers of deaf and hard of hearing students in all educational settings, accredits university programs preparing teachers of deaf and hard-of-hearing students, and collaborates with a variety of other related organizations through several national committees and workgroups.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Professional service providers of students who are deaf &amp; hard of hearing.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">CED promulgates nationally recognized standards for teachers of deaf and hard of hearing students in all educational settings, accredits university programs preparing teachers of deaf and hard-of-hearing students, and collaborates with a variety of other related organizations through several national committees and workgroups.</p>4287020Text at bottom reads “National Education.” Behind the text is a close-up image of a waving United States flag./deaf-commission/assets/National%20Organizations%20Icon_tcm1063-428678.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-429649" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063429649428863426446428866https://councilondeafed.org/2020-05-28T16:08:58Z426123Promotes the welfare, development, and education of infants, toddlers, children and youths with special communication, language, and learning needs.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Professional service providers of students with communication challenges.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Promotes the welfare, development, and education of infants, toddlers, children and youths with special communication, language, and learning needs.</p>4287020Text at bottom reads “National Education.” Behind the text is a close-up image of a waving United States flag./deaf-commission/assets/National%20Organizations%20Icon_tcm1063-428678.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-429648" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063429648428863426446428881428866428843https://dcdcec.org/2020-05-28T16:08:58Z426123CEASD provides an opportunity for professional educators to work together for the improvement of schools and educational programs for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.Association of schools and educational programs involved with the education of d/hh individuals.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Professional organization for administrators of residential programs.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">CEASD provides an opportunity for professional educators to work together for the improvement of schools and educational programs for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.Association of schools and educational programs involved with the education of d/hh individuals.</p>4287020Text at bottom reads “National Education.” Behind the text is a close-up image of a waving United States flag./deaf-commission/assets/National%20Organizations%20Icon_tcm1063-428678.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-429647" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063429647428708428863426446428866http://www.ceasd.org/2020-05-28T16:08:58Z426123A network of resources addressing the progressive treatment of adult and childhood deafness.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Education - listening and spoken language in Saint Louis, MO.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">A network of resources addressing the progressive treatment of adult and childhood deafness.</p>4287020Text at bottom reads “National Education.” Behind the text is a close-up image of a waving United States flag./deaf-commission/assets/National%20Organizations%20Icon_tcm1063-428678.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-429646" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063429646428866428804https://cid.edu/2020-05-28T16:08:56Z426123The Country’s only self-contained community college educational environment serving deaf and hard of hearing students in Big Spring, TX.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Colleges/universities.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The Country's only self-contained community college educational environment serving deaf and hard of hearing students in Big Spring, TX.</p>4287020Text at bottom reads “National Education.” Behind the text is a close-up image of a waving United States flag./deaf-commission/assets/National%20Organizations%20Icon_tcm1063-428678.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-429645" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063429645426648428843428816428708428668427021426446428700https://howardcollege.edu/swcd/2020-05-28T16:09:09Z426123CSUN is comprehensive liberal arts university of learning, teaching and research for deaf, deafblind, and hard-of-hearing students, located in California.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Colleges/universities.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">CSUN is comprehensive liberal arts university of learning, teaching and research for deaf, deafblind, and hard-of-hearing students, located in California.</p>4287020Text at bottom reads “National Education.” Behind the text is a close-up image of a waving United States flag./deaf-commission/assets/National%20Organizations%20Icon_tcm1063-428678.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-429634" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063429634426446428816428843428668428708427021426648428700https://www.csun.edu/ncod2020-05-28T16:08:56Z426123This is a non-profit organization dedicated to meeting the needs of families with children who are deaf or hard of hearing. The website hosts a broad range of services and resources. Produces materials and videos oriented towards helping families make choices about communication methods.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Family education and resources from North Carolina.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">This is a non-profit organization dedicated to meeting the needs of families with children who are deaf or hard of hearing. The website hosts a broad range of services and resources. Produces materials and videos oriented towards helping families make choices about communication methods.</p>4287020Text at bottom reads “National Education.” Behind the text is a close-up image of a waving United States flag./deaf-commission/assets/National%20Organizations%20Icon_tcm1063-428678.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-429633" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063429633428863426446428866428851https://ncbegin.org/2020-05-28T16:08:55Z426123Information for educators working with Deaf children. PDF's with information on deaf friendly classrooms, and deaf education.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Information for working with deaf children.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Information for educators working with Deaf children. PDF's with information on deaf friendly classrooms, and deaf education.</p>4287020Text at bottom reads “National Education.” Behind the text is a close-up image of a waving United States flag./deaf-commission/assets/National%20Organizations%20Icon_tcm1063-428678.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-429632" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063429632428708428863428816426446http://deafchildren.org/knowledge-center/service-providers/educators/2020-05-28T16:08:53Z426123Research indicates clear benefits for early visual language with all children. Valuable resources for parents, educators, and providers. A nonprofit parent-helping parent organization promoting a positive attitude toward sign language and deaf culture. Provides information, encouragement, and support to families with deaf and hard of hearing children.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Early visual learning.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Research indicates clear benefits for early visual language with all children. Valuable resources for parents, educators, and providers. A nonprofit parent-helping parent organization promoting a positive attitude toward sign language and deaf culture. Provides information, encouragement, and support to families with deaf and hard of hearing children.</p>4287020Text at bottom reads “National Education.” Behind the text is a close-up image of a waving United States flag./deaf-commission/assets/National%20Organizations%20Icon_tcm1063-428678.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-429631" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063429631428708428863428881426484428866http://deafchildren.org/2020-05-28T16:08:53Z426123ASLTA is dedicated to the improvement and expansion of ASL teaching and Deaf Studies at all levels of instruction.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Professional organization for teachers of ASL.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">ASLTA is dedicated to the improvement and expansion of ASL teaching and Deaf Studies at all levels of instruction.</p>4287020Text at bottom reads “National Education.” Behind the text is a close-up image of a waving United States flag./deaf-commission/assets/National%20Organizations%20Icon_tcm1063-428678.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-429628" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063429628426446428863428708428816https://aslta.org/2020-05-28T16:08:53Z426123CareerForce help to guide people toward rewarding careers, connect individuals to opportunities and help employers find the workers they need to grow and thrive.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Career services for deaf and hard of hearing.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">CareerForce help to guide people toward rewarding careers, connect individuals to opportunities and help employers find the workers they need to grow and thrive.</p>4286990Text at bottom reads “Minnesota State Agencies.” Behind the text is an image of the Minnesota State Capitol./deaf-commission/assets/State%20Agencies%20and%20Projects%20Icon_tcm1063-428672.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-429617" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063429617428708428703427021429527428700428866https://www.careerforcemn.com/VRS-Deaf-Hard-of-Hearing2020-05-28T16:08:51Z426123Graduates of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing licensure program:eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Education training for teachers who serve students who are deaf and hard of hearing.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Graduates of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing licensure program:</p>4286990Text at bottom reads “Minnesota State Agencies.” Behind the text is an image of the Minnesota State Capitol./deaf-commission/assets/State%20Agencies%20and%20Projects%20Icon_tcm1063-428672.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-429616" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063429616426446428863428708428784https://www.cehd.umn.edu/edpsych/programs/specialed/dhh-licensure/2020-05-28T16:08:50Z426123This website was designed as a resource for students and teachers in the field of Deaf Education that serve diverse students in various educational settings. The goal is provide suggestions of research-based practices, strategies and resources to maximize deaf and hard of hearing students’ academic and social-emotional growth.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Education resources for deaf &amp; hard of hearing teachers.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">This website was designed as a resource for students and teachers in the field of Deaf Education that serve diverse students in various educational settings. The goal is provide suggestions of research-based practices, strategies and resources to maximize deaf and hard of hearing students' academic and social-emotional growth.</p>4286990Text at bottom reads “Minnesota State Agencies.” Behind the text is an image of the Minnesota State Capitol./deaf-commission/assets/State%20Agencies%20and%20Projects%20Icon_tcm1063-428672.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-429615" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063429615426446428863https://dhh-resources.umn.edu/2020-05-28T16:08:49Z426123SSB's new Resource Guide brings together, in one place, info on all the services and organizations available to support blind, DeafBlind and low vision Minnesotans who are looking to land that next job or build skills for independence.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Resource guide for blind, deafblind, &amp; low vision.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">SSB's new Resource Guide brings together, in one place, info on all the services and organizations available to support blind, DeafBlind and low vision Minnesotans who are looking to land that next job or build skills for independence.</p>4286990Text at bottom reads “Minnesota State Agencies.” Behind the text is an image of the Minnesota State Capitol./deaf-commission/assets/State%20Agencies%20and%20Projects%20Icon_tcm1063-428672.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-429614" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063429614429547428668428700426648428866https://mn.gov/deed/ssb/jobseekers/overview.jsp2020-05-28T16:08:48Z426123SSB help to guide people with vision loss or blindness to get specific trainings, connect individuals, and career placement services to help them to eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Career services for blind, deafblind and low vision.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">SSB help to guide people with vision loss or blindness to get specific trainings, connect individuals, and career placement services to help them to</p>4286990Text at bottom reads “Minnesota State Agencies.” Behind the text is an image of the Minnesota State Capitol./deaf-commission/assets/State%20Agencies%20and%20Projects%20Icon_tcm1063-428672.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-429612" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063429612428700429547429522428703427021428708429527https://mn.gov/deed/ssb/2020-05-28T16:08:48Z426123Resource guide to licensure requirements, Special Ed degrees, alternatives to certification, and other resources.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Professional development for educators - resource guide.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Resource guide to licensure requirements, Special Ed degrees, alternatives to certification, and other resources.</p>4286990Text at bottom reads “Minnesota State Agencies.” Behind the text is an image of the Minnesota State Capitol./deaf-commission/assets/State%20Agencies%20and%20Projects%20Icon_tcm1063-428672.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-429609" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063429609428863428866429611https://www.specialeducationguide.com/teacher-certification/minnesota/2020-05-28T16:08:47Z426123This webpage provides comprehensive information relevant to the deaf and hard of hearing licensure process in Minnesota.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Minnesota deaf &amp; hard of hearing licensure overview.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">This webpage provides comprehensive information relevant to the deaf and hard of hearing licensure process in Minnesota.</p>4286990Text at bottom reads “Minnesota State Agencies.” Behind the text is an image of the Minnesota State Capitol./deaf-commission/assets/State%20Agencies%20and%20Projects%20Icon_tcm1063-428672.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-429607" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063429607428863429611https://mn.gov/pelsb/2020-05-28T16:08:46Z426123MNCDHH has worked with parents, professionals, and advocates to develop public policies, programs, and products that have improved outcomes for students who are deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing. These policy changes have led to increased accountability; increased financial resources; and support for children, parents, and teachers.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Education resources for teachers, professionals and parents.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The Commission has worked with parents, professionals, and advocates to develop public policies, programs, and products that have improved outcomes for students who are deaf, deafblind &amp; hard of hearing. These policy changes have led to increased accountability; increased financial resources; and support for children, parents, and teachers.</p>4286990Text at bottom reads “Minnesota State Agencies.” Behind the text is an image of the Minnesota State Capitol./deaf-commission/assets/State%20Agencies%20and%20Projects%20Icon_tcm1063-428672.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-429606" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063429606428866426446427023428863https://mn.gov/deaf-commission/advocacy-issues/education/2024-07-01T15:18:02Z426123A complete guide to navigating hearing loss in a child. A list of resources.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> MN Department of Health - resources for families in PDF.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">A guide to navigating hearing loss in a child. A list of resources.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Available in multiple languages. </p>4286990Text at bottom reads “Minnesota State Agencies.” Behind the text is an image of the Minnesota State Capitol./deaf-commission/assets/State%20Agencies%20and%20Projects%20Icon_tcm1063-428672.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-429603" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063429603428866426446https://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/cyshn/ehdibinder.pdf2025-11-19T00:45:08Z426123The Minnesota Resource Center: Deaf/Hard of Hearing, part of MDE, is a statewide resource center providing information and resources to help families and educators meet the educational needs of Minnesota children and youth who have a hearing loss.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Resource website.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The Minnesota Resource Center: Deaf/Hard of Hearing, part of MDE, is a statewide resource center providing information and resources to help families and educators meet the educational needs of Minnesota children and youth who have a hearing loss.</p>4286990Text at bottom reads “Minnesota State Agencies.” Behind the text is an image of the Minnesota State Capitol./deaf-commission/assets/State%20Agencies%20and%20Projects%20Icon_tcm1063-428672.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-429601" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063429601428863428866428882428881426446https://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/sped/cat/dhh/ 2020-05-28T16:08:43Z426123Specifically trained individuals who work one-on-one with a child or student who is DeafBlind in a home, school, and community setting.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Intervener training.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Specifically trained individuals who work one-on-one with a child or student who is DeafBlind in a home, school, and community setting.</p>4286990Text at bottom reads “Minnesota State Agencies.” Behind the text is an image of the Minnesota State Capitol./deaf-commission/assets/State%20Agencies%20and%20Projects%20Icon_tcm1063-428672.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-429599" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063429599429522428863https://www.dbproject.mn.org/Interveners/trainingSeries.html2020-05-28T16:08:43Z426123If qualified to receive the services, they help they may receive work with families and educators to ensure that infants, children and youth to age 21 who are deafblind can reach their full potential. Through training and technical assistance, we help schools improve educational outcomes for students who are deafblind. Through workshops, private consultations, and parent-to-parent support, we help families encourage their child's development.eive could include personalized on-site consultation, in-service trainings, workshops, program development, and family support services. Services may be requested by families of children and youth who are Deaf/Blind, school personnel and agencies providing services to children and youth who are Deaf/Blind.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Technical assistance.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">If qualified to receive the services, they help they may receive work with families and educators to ensure that infants, children and youth to age 21 who are deafblind can reach their full potential. Through training and technical assistance, we help schools improve educational outcomes for students who are deafblind. Through workshops, private consultations, and parent-to-parent support, we help families encourage their child's development.eive could include personalized on-site consultation, in-service trainings, workshops, program development, and family support services. Services may be requested by families of children and youth who are Deaf/Blind, school personnel and agencies providing services to children and youth who are Deaf/Blind.</p>4286990Text at bottom reads “Minnesota State Agencies.” Behind the text is an image of the Minnesota State Capitol./deaf-commission/assets/State%20Agencies%20and%20Projects%20Icon_tcm1063-428672.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-429598" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063429598428866429547429522https://www.dbproject.mn.org/index.html2020-05-28T16:08:43Z426123The focus is the connection of parents and family members who have children who have combined hearing and vision loss for early intervention and support, provided by the family engagement coordinator in connection with other families statewide and nationally.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Family Engagement Coordination.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The focus is the connection of parents and family members who have children who have combined hearing and vision loss for early intervention and support, provided by the family engagement coordinator in connection with other families statewide and nationally.</p>4286880Text at bottom reads “Family Supports.” Behind the text is an image of a smiling Mother holding a young daughter and the Father is communicating with the daughter via ASL./deaf-commission/assets/Family%20Supports%20Icon_tcm1063-428673.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-429597" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063429597428866429547428788429522426449https://www.dbproject.mn.org/Families/index.html2020-05-28T16:08:29Z426123The MEC team collaborates and works with D/DB/HH people of all work backgrounds to discover new skills, explore career opportunities and find meaningful employment.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Job search assistance and job coaching.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The MEC team collaborates and works with D/DB/HH people of all work backgrounds to discover new skills, explore career opportunities and find meaningful employment.</p>4286970Text at bottom reads “Minnesota Deaf and Hard of Hearing Organizations.” Behind the text is a graphical image of the State of Minnesota./deaf-commission/assets/MN%20DHH%20Organizations%20Icon_tcm1063-428674.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-429594" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063429594428816428700427021428703428784http://www.mnemploymentcenter.org/2020-05-28T16:08:10Z426123As a volunteer group that continues to grow, we continue to find ways to partner across agencies to offer social gatherings, educational opportunities, and access to services needed in our community.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Resources for deaf queers living in Minnesota.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">As a volunteer group that continues to grow, we continue to find ways to partner across agencies to offer social gatherings, educational opportunities, and access to services needed in our community.</p>4286970Text at bottom reads “Minnesota Deaf and Hard of Hearing Organizations.” Behind the text is a graphical image of the State of Minnesota./deaf-commission/assets/MN%20DHH%20Organizations%20Icon_tcm1063-428674.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-429593" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063429593428708428668428791428866https://www.facebook.com/MNDeafQueers2020-05-28T16:08:08Z426123Preserve, protect and promote American Sign Language and political, educational, economic and social equality for Deaf Minnesotans.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Advance and ensure the quality of life for deaf Minnesotans.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Preserve, protect and promote American Sign Language and political, educational, economic and social equality for Deaf Minnesotans.</p>4286970Text at bottom reads “Minnesota Deaf and Hard of Hearing Organizations.” Behind the text is a graphical image of the State of Minnesota./deaf-commission/assets/MN%20DHH%20Organizations%20Icon_tcm1063-428674.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-429591" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063429591428708428866428668428816428843429538426449https://www.minndeaf.org/2023-09-28T17:30:17Z426123Audiology Serviceseng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Audiology and Aural Rehabilitation.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Audiology Services.</p>4286880Text at bottom reads “Family Supports.” Behind the text is an image of a smiling Mother holding a young daughter and the Father is communicating with the daughter via ASL./deaf-commission/assets/Family%20Supports%20Icon_tcm1063-428673.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-429590" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063429590428694429527429547428866428703https://www.mhealth.org/childrens/care/specialties/audiology-and-aural-rehabilitation-pediatrics2020-05-28T16:08:27Z426123The Disability Resource Center (DRC) works in partnership with students, faculty, staff, and guests of the University to eliminate or minimize barriers and facilitate inclusion on campus.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Disability Assistance Agency - University of Minnesota.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The Disability Resource Center (DRC) works in partnership with students, faculty, staff, and guests of the University to eliminate or minimize barriers and facilitate inclusion on campus.</p>4286880Text at bottom reads “Family Supports.” Behind the text is an image of a smiling Mother holding a young daughter and the Father is communicating with the daughter via ASL./deaf-commission/assets/Family%20Supports%20Icon_tcm1063-428673.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-429588" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063429588426648426449426446429527428866429547https://disability.umn.edu/2020-05-28T16:08:32Z426123Educational videos for children. Opportunity to learn baby sign language, ASL, Early reading skills, science, manners and self esteem.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> ASL instructional videos.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Educational videos for children. Opportunity to learn baby sign language, ASL, Early reading skills, science, manners and self esteem.</p>4286880Text at bottom reads “Family Supports.” Behind the text is an image of a smiling Mother holding a young daughter and the Father is communicating with the daughter via ASL./deaf-commission/assets/Family%20Supports%20Icon_tcm1063-428673.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-429586" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063429586428816426484428866426446https://www.signingtime.com/2020-05-28T16:08:31Z426123Parent Aware is a free service to help you find the Minnesota child care providers that are rated best at preparing young children for kindergarten. This tool can help you select high-quality child care and early education.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Directory on website for parents to find childcare in MN.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Parent Aware is a free service to help you find the Minnesota child care providers that are rated best at preparing young children for kindergarten. This tool can help you select high-quality child care and early education.</p>4286880Text at bottom reads “Family Supports.” Behind the text is an image of a smiling Mother holding a young daughter and the Father is communicating with the daughter via ASL./deaf-commission/assets/Family%20Supports%20Icon_tcm1063-428673.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-429585" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063429585428866https://parentaware.org/2020-05-28T16:08:31Z426123A weekend of immersion for Parents of Deaf and Hard of Hearing.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Hosted by Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">A weekend of immersion for Parents of Deaf and Hard of Hearing.</p>4286880Text at bottom reads “Family Supports.” Behind the text is an image of a smiling Mother holding a young daughter and the Father is communicating with the daughter via ASL./deaf-commission/assets/Family%20Supports%20Icon_tcm1063-428673.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-429584" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063429584428866428668428708427023https://www.msa.state.mn.us/1/News/family-immersion-weekend#sthash.PodVNvDo.dpbs2020-05-28T16:08:31Z426123Mental Health Counseling; provides meaningful and effective mental health services to support individuals health and family well-being.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Mental health counseling.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Mental Health Counseling; provides meaningful and effective mental health services to support individuals health and family well-being.</p>4287070Text at bottom reads “Social Emotional Mental Health.” Behind the text is an image of a young female meeting with a male mental health professional./deaf-commission/assets/Social-Emotional%20Icon_tcm1063-428676.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-429570" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063429570428841428703428816428668428866https://www.greenhaventherapy.com/2020-05-28T16:09:13Z426123Professionals Networking for Excellence in Service Delivery with Individuals who are ​Deaf and Hard of Hearing.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Association for Vocational Rehabilitation &amp; Behavioral Health Professionals.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Professionals Networking for Excellence in Service Delivery with Individuals who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing.</p>4287020Text at bottom reads “National Education.” Behind the text is a close-up image of a waving United States flag./deaf-commission/assets/National%20Organizations%20Icon_tcm1063-428678.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-429550" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063429550428703428863428668428866428841https://www.adara.org/2020-05-28T16:08:51Z426123Provides professional development, education, research, and promotes increased public awareness of hearing disorders and audiologic services.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resources:</strong> Professional development for professionals.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Provides professional development, education, research, and promotes increased public awareness of hearing disorders and audiologic services.</p>4286920Text at bottom reads “Hearing Assistive Technology.” Behind the text is an image of a young boy wearing a hearing aid and reading a book in a classroom./deaf-commission/assets/Hearing%20Assistive%20Technology%20Icon_tcm1063-428679.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-429533" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063429533426446429014428866https://www.audiology.org/2020-05-28T16:08:34Z426123Promotes excellence in hearing care through the provision of comprehensive rehabilitative and habilitative services.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resources:</strong> Research and education related to hearing health care.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Promotes excellence in hearing care through the provision of comprehensive rehabilitative and habilitative services.</p>4286920Text at bottom reads “Hearing Assistive Technology.” Behind the text is an image of a young boy wearing a hearing aid and reading a book in a classroom./deaf-commission/assets/Hearing%20Assistive%20Technology%20Icon_tcm1063-428679.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-429532" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063429532429014428866428703https://www.audrehab.org/2020-05-28T16:08:33Z426123Information on how to find and work with interpreters so that everyone involved can communicate and be understood.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> DHHSD - interpreter referral.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Information on how to find and work with interpreters so that everyone involved can communicate and be understood.</p>4286990Text at bottom reads “Minnesota State Agencies.” Behind the text is an image of the Minnesota State Capitol./deaf-commission/assets/State%20Agencies%20and%20Projects%20Icon_tcm1063-428672.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-429016" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063429016428850428851https://mn.gov/deaf-hard-of-hearing/communication-access/interpreter/2024-12-23T20:15:34Z426123This site provides child developmental information to MN families.  It also serves as a referral site to Early Intervention services for families who have concerns about their child’s development.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> MDE referral site for early intervention services.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">This site provides child developmental information to MN families.  It also serves as a referral site to Early Intervention services for families who have concerns about their child's development.</p>4286990Text at bottom reads “Minnesota State Agencies.” Behind the text is an image of the Minnesota State Capitol./deaf-commission/assets/State%20Agencies%20and%20Projects%20Icon_tcm1063-428672.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-429015" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063429015428866426484http://helpmegrowmn.org/2020-05-28T16:08:38Z426123ASL videos to teach sign language to children and parents. Each video has a fun, different theme.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> ASL instructional videos.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">ASL videos to teach sign language to children and parents. Each video has a fun, different theme.</p>4286880Text at bottom reads “Family Supports.” Behind the text is an image of a smiling Mother holding a young daughter and the Father is communicating with the daughter via ASL./deaf-commission/assets/Family%20Supports%20Icon_tcm1063-428673.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-429010" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063429010428816426446428881428866http://aslnook.com/resources/2020-05-28T16:08:19Z426123Trained "Parent Guides" are parents of children who are deaf or hard of hearing and are the local community resource for families in a specific region of the state.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Parent guide.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Trained "Parent Guides" are parents of children who are deaf or hard of hearing and are the local community resource for families in a specific region of the state.</p>4286880Text at bottom reads “Family Supports.” Behind the text is an image of a smiling Mother holding a young daughter and the Father is communicating with the daughter via ASL./deaf-commission/assets/Family%20Supports%20Icon_tcm1063-428673.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-429009" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063429009428866426484428668428708427023433202https://www.mnhandsandvoices.org/2020-05-28T16:08:29Z426123Focuses on the communication needs of families with children who are deaf and hard of hearing. Assists families by providing instruction in ASL, early visual communication methods, and Deaf culture through a trained Deaf mentor.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Deaf mentor.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Focuses on the communication needs of families with children who are deaf and hard of hearing. Assists families by providing instruction in ASL, early visual communication methods, and Deaf culture through a trained Deaf mentor.</p>4286880Text at bottom reads “Family Supports.” Behind the text is an image of a smiling Mother holding a young daughter and the Father is communicating with the daughter via ASL./deaf-commission/assets/Family%20Supports%20Icon_tcm1063-428673.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-429006" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063429006428816426446426449428843429525428866428881429008https://lifetrack-mn.org/programs-services/deaf-hard-of-hearing/deaf-mentor-family-program.html2020-05-28T16:08:22Z426123Residential Public School. Educational programming for students who are deaf/hard of hearing from age 18 months - graduation. Instruction provided in American Sign Language and/or Spoken/Written English.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> State school preschool to transition for students who are deaf, deafblind &amp; hard of hearing.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Residential Public School. Educational programming for students who are deaf/hard of hearing from age 18 months - graduation. Instruction provided in American Sign Language and/or Spoken/Written English.</p>4286820Text at bottom reads “Educational Programs.” Behind the text is an image of a young female teacher in a classroom looking at the audience with a group of students working at computers behind the teacher./deaf-commission/assets/Education%20Resources%20Icon2_tcm1063-428671.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-429004" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063429004426446428816428815429005426449428703428843428700427021428689429519https://www.msa.state.mn.us2020-05-28T16:08:16Z426123Resources and advocacy for people who are culturally Black and Deaf/DeafBlind/Hard of Hearing.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Organization to provide advocacy for minority deaf people in Minnesota.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Resources and advocacy for people who are culturally Black and Deaf/DeafBlind/Hard of Hearing.</p>4286970Text at bottom reads “Minnesota Deaf and Hard of Hearing Organizations.” Behind the text is a graphical image of the State of Minnesota./deaf-commission/assets/MN%20DHH%20Organizations%20Icon_tcm1063-428674.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-429003" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063429003426449428788428866https://www.nbda.org/local_chapters/st.-paul-minneapolis-black-deaf-advocates2020-05-28T16:08:13Z426123Summer Youth Corps is a summer job that connects teenagers to the natural environment through hands-on conservation, and empowers young people to become active, engaged citizens. Deaf and hard of hearing youth are encouraged to apply.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Summer Youth Corps.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Summer Youth Corps is a summer job that connects teenagers to the natural environment through hands-on conservation, and empowers young people to become active, engaged citizens. Deaf and hard of hearing youth are encouraged to apply.</p>4286670Text at bottom reads “Camps and Summer Programs.” Behind the text is an image of a young woman wearing a helmet and mountain climbing gear. /deaf-commission/assets/Summer%20Programs%20Icon3_tcm1063-428677.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-429001" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063429001428772428668428784426446427021https://www.conservationcorps.org/summer-youth-corps/2020-05-28T16:09:15Z426123Mission is to provide comprehensive, faith-based, culturally-specific behavioral health services.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Mental health therapy services.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">A private practice that provides child-focused, trauma-informed mental health services to children, adolescents and families.</p>4287070Text at bottom reads “Social Emotional Mental Health.” Behind the text is an image of a young female meeting with a male mental health professional./deaf-commission/assets/Social-Emotional%20Icon_tcm1063-428676.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-428999" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063428999428841428668428703428866http://www.hopeandhealingmn.com/2020-06-03T19:13:44Z426123Therapeutic Services Agency, Inc provides meaningful and effective mental health services to support individuals health and family well-being.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Mental health services throughout Northern Minnesota.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Therapeutic Services Agency, Inc provides meaningful and effective mental health services to support individuals health and family well-being.</p>4287070Text at bottom reads “Social Emotional Mental Health.” Behind the text is an image of a young female meeting with a male mental health professional./deaf-commission/assets/Social-Emotional%20Icon_tcm1063-428676.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-428998" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063428998428841428668428703428866https://www.hoperealized.com/2020-05-28T16:09:14Z426123Seeks to promote improved mental health and behavioral & emotional outcomes for children and adolescents who are D/DB/HH experiencing a behavioral or emotional disorder or are coping with mental illness.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Mental health services for central, south, and metro areas.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Seeks to promote improved mental health and behavioral &amp; emotional outcomes for children and adolescents who are D/DB/HH experiencing a behavioral or emotional disorder or are coping with mental illness.</p>4287070Text at bottom reads “Social Emotional Mental Health.” Behind the text is an image of a young female meeting with a male mental health professional./deaf-commission/assets/Social-Emotional%20Icon_tcm1063-428676.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-428997" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063428997428841428668428843428816428703428866https://www.voamnwi.org/dhh-mental-health2020-05-28T16:09:14Z426123CSAM is an organization of families and professionals who support the awareness and use of Cued Speech through educational and social events.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Cued Speech Association to support families and professionals.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">CSAM is an organization of families and professionals who support the awareness and use of Cued Speech through educational and social events.</p>4286970Text at bottom reads “Minnesota Deaf and Hard of Hearing Organizations.” Behind the text is a graphical image of the State of Minnesota./deaf-commission/assets/MN%20DHH%20Organizations%20Icon_tcm1063-428674.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-428880" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063428880426446428863428881428882428851428866http://www.cuedspeechminnesota.org/2020-05-28T16:08:08Z426123A Website of Resources and Materials for Parents and for Professionals who serve students who have hearing loss.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Resources website for families and professionals.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">A Website of Resources and Materials for Parents and for Professionals who serve students who have hearing loss.</p>4287020Text at bottom reads “National Education.” Behind the text is a close-up image of a waving United States flag./deaf-commission/assets/National%20Organizations%20Icon_tcm1063-428678.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-428875" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063428875426446428866428863https://successforkidswithhearingloss.com/2020-05-28T16:09:09Z426123Translational research programs within this Center focus on the study of child language and communicative development in children who hear and in those who are deaf or hard of hearing. Our ultimate goal is to contribute evidence that will guide early and ongoing interventions for children and their families.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Center for childhood deafness, language and learning (research center).</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Translational research programs within this Center focus on the study of child language and communicative development in children who hear and in those who are deaf or hard of hearing. Our ultimate goal is to contribute evidence that will guide early and ongoing interventions for children and their families.</p>4287020Text at bottom reads “National Education.” Behind the text is a close-up image of a waving United States flag./deaf-commission/assets/National%20Organizations%20Icon_tcm1063-428678.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-428869" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063428869428877428881426484428703https://www.boystownhospital.org/research/speech-language2020-05-28T16:08:56Z426123NAD was shaped by deaf leaders who believed in the right of the American deaf community to use sign language, to congregate on issues important to them, and to have its interests represented at the national level.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Civil rights organization of, by and for deaf and hard of hearing individuals in the United States of America.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">NAD was shaped by deaf leaders who believed in the right of the American deaf community to use sign language, to congregate on issues important to them, and to have its interests represented at the national level.</p>4287020Text at bottom reads “National Education.” Behind the text is a close-up image of a waving United States flag./deaf-commission/assets/National%20Organizations%20Icon_tcm1063-428678.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-428865" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063428865426446428863428816426449429538428843https://www.nad.org/2020-05-28T16:09:03Z426123Links to services and information to help Minnesotans who are deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing and their families.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Services and resources for individuals who are deaf, deafblind &amp; hard of hearing.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Links to services and information to help Minnesotans who are deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing and their families.</p>4286990Text at bottom reads “Minnesota State Agencies.” Behind the text is an image of the Minnesota State Capitol./deaf-commission/assets/State%20Agencies%20and%20Projects%20Icon_tcm1063-428672.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-428864" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063428864426449428866428708428851https://mn.gov/deaf-hard-of-hearing/2024-12-23T20:15:34Z426123They are advocacy organization that focuses on large systems changes and creating new laws designed to improve communication access and equal opportunity.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Resources/information/policy for individuals who are deaf, deafblind &amp; hard of hearing.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">They are advocacy organization that focuses on large systems changes and creating new laws designed to improve communication access and equal opportunity.</p>4286990Text at bottom reads “Minnesota State Agencies.” Behind the text is an image of the Minnesota State Capitol./deaf-commission/assets/State%20Agencies%20and%20Projects%20Icon_tcm1063-428672.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-428857" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063428857426449428708426446429538https://mn.gov/deaf-commission/2024-07-01T15:17:11Z426123This site provides resources and information for families and providers.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> MDH Children &amp; Youth With Special Health Needs program.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">This site provides resources and information for families and providers.</p>4286990Text at bottom reads “Minnesota State Agencies.” Behind the text is an image of the Minnesota State Capitol./deaf-commission/assets/State%20Agencies%20and%20Projects%20Icon_tcm1063-428672.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-428855" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063428855426484428866https://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/improveehdi/index.html2025-05-09T03:32:39Z426123Training and networking opportunities for staff in low incidence special education.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Region 11 Low Incidence Project</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Serves educators, administrators, and caregivers of students with low incidence disabilities</p>4286990Text at bottom reads “Minnesota State Agencies.” Behind the text is an image of the Minnesota State Capitol./deaf-commission/assets/State%20Agencies%20and%20Projects%20Icon_tcm1063-428672.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-428849" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063428849426446428863427023428866https://www.brightworksmn.org/explore-our-programs/special-education/regionallowincidence2025-10-02T18:49:31Z426123Specializes in hearing loss, autism, DeafBlindness, and youth with complex medical conditions and disabilities.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Audiology tests and treatments.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Specializes in hearing loss, autism, DeafBlindness, and youth with complex medical conditions and disabilities.</p>4286920Text at bottom reads “Hearing Assistive Technology.” Behind the text is an image of a young boy wearing a hearing aid and reading a book in a classroom./deaf-commission/assets/Hearing%20Assistive%20Technology%20Icon_tcm1063-428679.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-428846" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063428846428703428788428866429522429014https://www.gillettechildrens.org/conditions-care/audiology2020-05-28T16:08:36Z426123Program that provides hearing devices for children with hearing losses between the ages of newborn and twenty years whose parents are unable to meet this special need financially.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Hearing improvement and kids empowerment.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Program that provides hearing devices for children with hearing losses between the ages of newborn and twenty years whose parents are unable to meet this special need financially.</p>4286920Text at bottom reads “Hearing Assistive Technology.” Behind the text is an image of a young boy wearing a hearing aid and reading a book in a classroom./deaf-commission/assets/Hearing%20Assistive%20Technology%20Icon_tcm1063-428679.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-428845" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063428845428866429527429014https://thehikefund.org/2020-05-28T16:08:36Z426123Children's Minnesota Cochlear Implant team includes experienced pediatric otolaryngologists, pediatric audiologists, aural rehabilitation specialists, and psychologist. By offering all forms of hearing rehabilitation, Children's Minnesota has the expertise and resources to evaluate and treat children of all ages with hearing loss, irregardless of the cause or severity of the hearing loss.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Comprehensive audiology services.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Children's Minnesota Cochlear Implant team includes experienced pediatric otolaryngologists, pediatric audiologists, aural rehabilitation specialists, and psychologist. By offering all forms of hearing rehabilitation, Children's Minnesota has the expertise and resources to evaluate and treat children of all ages with hearing loss, irregardless of the cause or severity of the hearing loss.</p>4286920Text at bottom reads “Hearing Assistive Technology.” Behind the text is an image of a young boy wearing a hearing aid and reading a book in a classroom./deaf-commission/assets/Hearing%20Assistive%20Technology%20Icon_tcm1063-428679.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-428844" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063428844429014429527https://www.childrensmn.org/services/care-specialties-departments/ear-nose-throat-ent-facial-plastic-surgery/conditions-and-services/audiology/2020-05-28T16:08:34Z426123DHH guides act as positive role models to families to identify and solve common challenges that DHH children experience. eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Deaf and hard of hearing guide program.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">DHH guides act as positive role models to families to identify and solve common challenges that DHH children experience.</p>4286880Text at bottom reads “Family Supports.” Behind the text is an image of a smiling Mother holding a young daughter and the Father is communicating with the daughter via ASL./deaf-commission/assets/Family%20Supports%20Icon_tcm1063-428673.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-428836" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063428836428866428708428668429525https://www.mnhandsandvoices.org/about-us/deaf-and-hard-hearing-guide-program2020-05-28T16:08:29Z426123Hands Land’s primary goal is to expand educational resources through ASL rhymes and rhythms for young children that seamlessly integrate into family and school activities.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> ASL rhymes and rhythms videos.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Hands Land's primary goal is to expand educational resources through ASL rhymes and rhythms for young children that seamlessly integrate into family and school activities.</p>4286880Text at bottom reads “Family Supports.” Behind the text is an image of a smiling Mother holding a young daughter and the Father is communicating with the daughter via ASL./deaf-commission/assets/Family%20Supports%20Icon_tcm1063-428673.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-428827" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063428827428816428881428824426446http://www.handsland.com/about.html2020-05-28T16:08:26Z426123Online resource for parents to learn baby sign language for general education for everyone. Baby Sign Language lets babies, as young as six months old, communicate their needs. This is for all children who can benefit from baby signs.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> ASL instructional videos and resources for everyone.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Online resource for parents to learn baby sign language for general education for everyone. Baby Sign Language lets babies, as young as six months old, communicate their needs. This is for all children who can benefit from baby signs.</p>4286880Text at bottom reads “Family Supports.” Behind the text is an image of a smiling Mother holding a young daughter and the Father is communicating with the daughter via ASL./deaf-commission/assets/Family%20Supports%20Icon_tcm1063-428673.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-428822" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063428822428824428866428881426484https://www.babysignlanguage.com/2020-05-28T16:08:20Z426123Public Special Education Charter School. Educational programming for students who are deaf/hard of hearing from age 18 months - graduation. Instruction provided in American Sign Language and/or Spoken/Written English.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Charter school - preschool to transition for students who are deaf, deafblind &amp; hard of hearing.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Public Special Education Charter School. Educational programming for students who are deaf/hard of hearing from age 18 months - graduation. Instruction provided in American Sign Language and/or Spoken/Written English.</p>4286820Text at bottom reads “Educational Programs.” Behind the text is an image of a young female teacher in a classroom looking at the audience with a group of students working at computers behind the teacher./deaf-commission/assets/Education%20Resources%20Icon2_tcm1063-428671.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-428812" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063428812426446428814428815428816427021428689429519http://mdsmn.org/2020-05-28T16:08:15Z426123Parent Infant Program, Preschool, and Teletherapy Program. Goals is to empower parents to communicate with their young children with hearing loss. This means helping parents to understand about hearing loss and communication options, and how hearing loss can impact communication development.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Listening and spoken language education program.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Parent Infant Program, Preschool, and Teletherapy Program. Goals is to empower parents to communicate with their young children with hearing loss. This means helping parents to understand about hearing loss and communication options, and how hearing loss can impact communication development.</p>4286820Text at bottom reads “Educational Programs.” Behind the text is an image of a young female teacher in a classroom looking at the audience with a group of students working at computers behind the teacher./deaf-commission/assets/Education%20Resources%20Icon2_tcm1063-428671.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-428808" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063428808426484429519428804426446428866428814https://www.northernvoices.org/our-programs2020-05-28T16:08:17Z426123We offer Adult Basic Education to deaf and hard of hearing Minnesotans who wish to expand their literacy skills, learn about workforce preparation, and establish long term career goals. ThinkSelf’s other primary program focuses on domestic violence and sexual assault advocacy providing support and creating opportunities for healing and self-empowerment to survivors.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> ThinkSelf provides services statewide; its main office is in St. Paul. ThinkSelf has two main programs: Adult Education and Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Advocacy (DVSA) services. </p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> ThinkSelf's Adult Education classes include English literacy, computer literacy, drivers' education, citizenship and American Sign Language. The Education program also offers support to learners in overcoming barriers to education, such as goal planning, transportation training, and assistance with accessing financial resources and support services.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">ThinkSelf's DVSA advocacy program focuses on supporting people who have experienced crime, violence, and abuse - including safety planning, accessing financial and housing resources, connecting with other service providers, and navigating legal systems. ThinkSelf partners with mainstream DVSA advocacy agencies around the state to ensure access to options for safety and healing. </p>4286974286820Text at bottom reads “Minnesota Deaf and Hard of Hearing Organizations.” Behind the text is a graphical image of the State of Minnesota./deaf-commission/assets/MN%20DHH%20Organizations%20Icon_tcm1063-428674.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-428803" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063428803428816426446428708426449428789428793428882427021428689426648428700https://thinkself.org/2023-09-28T18:03:42Z426123A professional non-profit organization for Educational and Community ASL Interpreters and Certified Deaf Interpreters.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Educational &amp; community interpreter professional organization.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">A professional non-profit organization for Educational and Community ASL Interpreters and Certified Deaf Interpreters.</p>4286970Text at bottom reads “Minnesota Deaf and Hard of Hearing Organizations.” Behind the text is a graphical image of the State of Minnesota./deaf-commission/assets/MN%20DHH%20Organizations%20Icon_tcm1063-428674.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-428792" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063428792426446428850428816429538https://www.mrid.org/2020-05-28T16:08:10Z426123Our mission is to advance equity and access for all deaf, deafblind &amp; hard of hearing Minnesotans through education, engagement, empowerment and advocacy.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Advance equity and access for all deaf, deafblind &amp; hard of hearing.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Our mission is to advance equity and access for all deaf, deafblind &amp; hard of hearing Minnesotans through education, engagement, empowerment and advocacy.</p>4286970Text at bottom reads “Minnesota Deaf and Hard of Hearing Organizations.” Behind the text is a graphical image of the State of Minnesota./deaf-commission/assets/MN%20DHH%20Organizations%20Icon_tcm1063-428674.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-428787" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063428787426449428788428791428789428708https://www.facebook.com/deafequity/2020-05-28T16:08:08Z426123The Pathways to Life Program provides experiences to address the specific transition needs of students who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing or DeafBlind. Located at Faribault, MN.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Summer transition program.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The Pathways to Life Program provides experiences to address the specific transition needs of students who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing or DeafBlind. Located at Faribault, MN.</p>4286670Text at bottom reads “Camps and Summer Programs.” Behind the text is an image of a young woman wearing a helmet and mountain climbing gear. /deaf-commission/assets/Summer%20Programs%20Icon3_tcm1063-428677.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-428781" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063428781428668427021426648428700426446428772428866https://www.msa.state.mn.us/1/Content/summer-transition-program2020-05-28T16:09:17Z426123Eligible students who are deafblind and have transition IEP goals are invited and supported to participate in the MTI to learn life skills and prepare for competitive employment and/or college.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Midwest Transition Institute.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Eligible students who are deafblind and have transition IEP goals are invited and supported to participate in the MTI to learn life skills and prepare for competitive employment and/or college.</p>4286670Text at bottom reads “Camps and Summer Programs.” Behind the text is an image of a young woman wearing a helmet and mountain climbing gear. /deaf-commission/assets/Summer%20Programs%20Icon3_tcm1063-428677.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-428777" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063428777427021428700426648429522428772428866428668426446https://www.dbproject.mn.org/Families/transition.html2020-05-28T16:09:16Z426123A statewide mental health response team helps deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing adults aged 18 and above acquire accessible mental health services within their communities. This team is composed of professional staff fluent in American Sign Language and experienced in providing the following mental health services to people with hearing loss.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Mental health counseling and services for deaf, deafblind &amp; hard of hearing individuals.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">A statewide mental health response team helps deaf, deafblind &amp; hard of hearing adults aged 18 and above acquire accessible mental health services within their communities. This team is composed of professional staff fluent in American Sign Language and experienced in providing the following mental health services to people with hearing loss.</p>4287070Text at bottom reads “Social Emotional Mental Health.” Behind the text is an image of a young female meeting with a male mental health professional./deaf-commission/assets/Social-Emotional%20Icon_tcm1063-428676.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-428706" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063428706428866428689428816428843428703428841428668https://mn.gov/deaf-hard-of-hearing/hearing-loss/children/mental-referrals/2020-05-28T16:09:11Z426123Gathers and disseminates information on hearing loss in children and adults. Promotes early detection of hearing loss in infants. Supports people who are deaf and hard of hearing can hear and speak.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Listening and spoken language resources for teachers of deaf &amp; hard of hearing students.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Gathers and disseminates information on hearing loss in children and adults. Promotes early detection of hearing loss in infants. Supports people who are deaf and hard of hearing can hear and speak.</p>4286880Text at bottom reads “Family Supports.” Behind the text is an image of a smiling Mother holding a young daughter and the Father is communicating with the daughter via ASL./deaf-commission/assets/Family%20Supports%20Icon_tcm1063-428673.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-428701" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063428701428703428863428668428866428841https://www.agbell.org/2020-05-28T16:08:18Z426123Non-profit organization that provides free ASL Interpreting Services for Deaf immigrants, ASL classes for hearing people, Deaf Mentors, and transportation.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Islamic education and advocacy for deaf Muslim community.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Non-profit organization that provides free ASL Interpreting Services for Deaf immigrants, ASL classes for hearing people, Deaf Mentors, and transportation.</p>4286970Text at bottom reads “Minnesota Deaf and Hard of Hearing Organizations.” Behind the text is a graphical image of the State of Minnesota./deaf-commission/assets/MN%20DHH%20Organizations%20Icon_tcm1063-428674.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-428698" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063428698426449428708428816428789428788428866https://mndeafmuslims.org/2024-12-12T18:05:53Z426123Minnesota Low Incidence Projects are designed to assist school districts across the state in fulfilling federal requirements in the areas of implementation of the IDEA, professional development and insuring the availability of high quality staff in the low incidence areas of Special Education. Technical assistance is offered as a regular function of the project.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Early intervention services for deaf and hard of hearing.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Minnesota Low Incidence Projects are designed to assist school districts across the state in fulfilling federal requirements in the areas of implementation of the IDEA, professional development and insuring the availability of high quality staff in the low incidence areas of Special Education. Technical assistance is offered as a regular function of the project.</p>4286990Text at bottom reads “Minnesota State Agencies.” Behind the text is an image of the Minnesota State Capitol./deaf-commission/assets/State%20Agencies%20and%20Projects%20Icon_tcm1063-428672.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-428696" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063428696426484428708428881428863428866429547http://www.mnlowincidenceprojects.org/AboutUs/index.html2020-05-28T16:08:45Z426123Tools, technology, and key resources to cultivate success. This guide focuses on those resources, tech tools and expert tips that students of all ages can use achieve academic success. Along with a lost of scholarship opportunities.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Scholarships and resources.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Tools, technology, and key resources to cultivate success. This guide focuses on those resources, tech tools and expert tips that students of all ages can use achieve academic success. Along with a lost of scholarship opportunities.</p>4286880Text at bottom reads “Family Supports.” Behind the text is an image of a smiling Mother holding a young daughter and the Father is communicating with the daughter via ASL./deaf-commission/assets/Family%20Supports%20Icon_tcm1063-428673.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-428687" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063428687426648429527https://www.accreditedschoolsonline.org/resources/deaf-and-hard-of-hearing-students/2020-05-28T16:08:22Z426123Camp Sertoma is a place where Deaf and Hard of Hearing children come and meet people just like them, without communication barriers. Counselors are Deaf or Hard of Hearing themselves, they are excited to work with deaf campers; they know how important camp is because of their backgrounds and experience.eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Resource:</strong> Camp for deaf, deafblind &amp; hard of hearing.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Camp Sertoma is a place where Deaf and Hard of Hearing children come and meet people just like them, without communication barriers. Counselors are Deaf or Hard of Hearing themselves, they are excited to work with deaf campers; they know how important camp is because of their backgrounds and experience.</p>4286670Text at bottom reads “Camps and Summer Programs.” Behind the text is an image of a young woman wearing a helmet and mountain climbing gear. /deaf-commission/assets/Summer%20Programs%20Icon3_tcm1063-428677.jpg<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1063-428666" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />1063428666428668428772428866https://www.campsertoma.com/2020-05-28T16:09:15Z