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Table of Contents   Stay Informed: Subscribe to ThinkSelf’s Calendar Thank You! We did it! Because of you, we were able to surpass our goal of $10,000 and hit $12,600 in donations! In challenging times, this is an amazing feat, and we cannot thank our partners in the community, board members, staff, supportive family members, […]

Support ThinkSelf: Empower Survivors and Learners!

Support ThinkSelf: Empower Survivors and Learners! In the wake of our society’s ongoing journey toward justice and equity, the challenges facing many individuals in our communities remain profound. Some continue to navigate unsafe living situations, while others find themselves isolated in homes where family members lack understanding of sign language and deaf culture. Since 2017, […]

Saying goodbye is hard…

Saying goodbye is hard… Help us say goodbye to our wonderful teachers Curt and Asma… As well as Steph, our Associate Director. Curt Slater Asma Abdille Steph Ritenour Curt, Asma, and Steph have all found amazing opportunities for growth in our community. ThinkSelf became as successful as it did largely in part because of Curt’s […]

Adult Education: 2024 LAN Impact Report Writeup

Adult Education 2024 LAN Impact Report Writeup During this year’s Summer Institute, ThinkSelf found ourselves in the spotlight of Literacy Action Network’s Impact Report. To read the full report, click here! COME JOIN THE TEAM! Full Time Adult Education/Teacher/Coordinator We are excited to announce an opportunity to join our dynamic team as an Full-Time Adult […]

Summer With ThinkSelf…

Table of Contents The Spectacular Empress Andiamo: A Cruise to Remember Upcoming Health & Healing Workshop: Mudluk Pottery Class Upcoming Community Event: St. Cloud Pride What We’re Doing… Stay Informed: Subscribe to ThinkSelf’s Calendar The Spectacular Empress Andiamo: A Cruise to Remember ThinkSelf’s 7th Anniversary Cruise was a smashing success! Thanks to ticket sponsors, 67 […]

Cruising for Change & Connecting Communities

A vibrant banner promoting an event titled "ALL ABOARD! Cruising for Change & Connecting Communities" scheduled for July 11, 2024. The illustration features a whimsical paddle steamer on the left and a classic lighthouse on the right, both set against a light blue sky with gentle clouds. The steamer sports a smokestack with a flag fluttering, enhancing the theme of travel and community engagement. The gentle waves below the steamer add to the nautical charm of the graphic.

Table of Contents Cruising for Change & Connecting Communities Sponsorships Available Health & Healing Workshops Juneteenth – Day of Freedom Twin Cities Pride! Stay Informed: Subscribe to ThinkSelf’s Calendar Cruising for Change & Connecting Communities https://youtu.be/RKPX2HzHQbc Join C.T. as he takes a tour of the Empress of Stillwater Riverboat! Join us on July 11 from […]

With April Showers…

A decorative banner for ThinkSelf, highlighting their focus on Minnesota Deaf Adult Education & Advocacy. The design features warm floral motifs and leaves in shades of red and pink, complemented by an ASL hand gesture representing the sign for "I love you."

Table of Contents ASL Classes Going Live Save The Date: ThinkSelf Anniversary Boat Bash! Health & Healing Workshops Upcoming Appearances & Booths ICYMI Teacher Appreciation Week Stay Informed: Subscribe to ThinkSelf’s Calendar ASL Classes Going Live https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-e0Cq3kTcT0 Starting Monday May 6th, Heath Focken will be teaching ASL classes to our learners from Monday-Thursday, 9:30am-10:30am. ASL […]

Building Connected Communities

A wide banner for ThinkSelf, featuring the slogan "Building Connected Communities" for the Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) 2024 campaign.

Table of Contents Upcoming Event Panel Opportunity! Bridging Silence: Uniting Hearing & Deaf Domestic and Sexual Violence Communities Violence Free Minnesota: Clothesline Project Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative Volunteer Appreciation Upcoming Appearances & Booths Stay Informed: Subscribe to ThinkSelf’s Calendar Upcoming Event Join the T-Mobile Accessibility team at ThinkSelf on April 11th from 5pm-7pm for a […]

Shining A Light On Access

A vivid display of bright, golden lights exploding from a central point, spreading outwards with intense radiance against a dark background, resembling a firework display or a cosmic burst.

Violence Free Minnesota’s Statement… In American Sign Language https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4K7B7IfRnA Link to full statement from Violence Free Minnesota: https://www.vfmn.org/_files/ugd/f4bdb… Violence Free Minnesota (VFM) and ThinkSelf Deaf Adult Education and Advocacy partnered to make VFM’s February 24, 2024 Statement on Burnsville Police and EMT Domestic Violence Homicides more accessible to the Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, Hard of Hearing and […]

February – A Good Month for Self-Love

A colorful banner for ThinkSelf, promoting values and themes related to Minnesota Deaf Adult Education and Advocacy. The banner features a gradient background transitioning from yellow to pink, with the ThinkSelf logo and a Minnesota state outline with an ASL "I love you" hand sign. Surrounding the logo are heart-shaped icons in various colors, each labeled with a core value or focus area such as "Self Love," "Healing," "ASL," "Advocacy," "Access," "Community," "Safety," and "Education."

Black History Month: Spotlight https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huw6MXfLChQ In a groundbreaking initiative, the National Deaf Black Advocates (NBDA) is announcing a 28-day feature celebrating Black Deaf Unsung Heroes. This initiative aims to shed light on the often overlooked contributions of Black individuals within the Deaf community. Throughout February, in honor of Black History Month, the NBDA will spotlight […]

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