ThinkSelf is On The Move!
Big news: ThinkSelf is on the move! We’re taking a short summer break from June 8–19 while we move into our new classroom space at 2334 University Ave W, Suite 190. Advocacy services will stay the same – Monday-Friday 9am-3pm! Our hotline is covered during the same time for any needs you may have. Questions? […]
It’s Giving Month – Do You Have a Donation Plan?
Stand with ThinkSelf: Empower Deaf Survivors and Learners https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86GX2aIaMic Across our country, conversations about justice, equity, and accessibility are louder and more necessary than ever — yet many in our communities still face barriers to safety, education, and connection. Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals often encounter isolation, especially in homes or spaces where sign language and […]
Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2025
October: Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2025 This Domestic Violence Awareness Month, ThinkSelf amplifies the message that staying silent allows abuse to continue, especially in the Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing communities, where barriers to communication and support too often go unnoticed. ???? Deaf Community & Domestic Violence: What the Research Shows Deaf and Hard […]
September is Deaf Awareness Month
Deaf Awareness Month: Amplifying Community & Removing Barriers Key Stats at a Glance Approximately 2% of U.S. adults are deaf or have serious difficulty hearing.Source: National Deaf Center dashboard (ACS) Bachelor’s degree attainment: 22.7% of deaf adults vs. 38.4% of hearing adults (2023).Source: National Deaf Center dashboard (ACS) Postsecondary enrollment: 5.0% of deaf individuals vs. […]
DayOne & ThinkSelf: A Partnership
Cornerstone of DayOne invited ThinkSelf to join their booth! A vibrant collage celebrating Pride 2025, featuring photos from a community event. The center of the image displays bold, rainbow-outlined text that reads “2025 Pride” with the DayOne Cornerstone Logo and the ThinkSelf logo. Surrounding the text are colorful snapshots of smiling attendees, booths, and rainbow […]
Pride Month and ThinkSelf
Pride is Power. Pride is Community. Pride is Ours. This Pride Month, we uplift the brilliance, strength, and joy of LGBTQIA+ communities—especially Deaf, DeafBlind, and hard of hearing individuals whose experiences exist at the rich intersections of language, culture, and identity. Pride isn’t just a party. It’s a legacy of resistance, of pushing back against […]
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month Stay Informed: Subscribe to ThinkSelf’s Calendar Centering Deaf Survivors April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)—a time to amplify the voices of survivors, challenge harmful myths, and advocate for safer communities. For Deaf survivors, the barriers to safety and support are even greater. Communication access, systemic inaccessibility, and […]
New Beginnings at ThinkSelf
With gratitude, we say goodbye… Thank you, Leng! Employee number 27, we thank you for your years of work at ThinkSelf! While Leng was here, he assisted participants with breaking down barriers, ensuring systems navigation were accurate and equitable, and built relationships with learners and participants that will leave a lasting, positive impact for years […]
The Federal Freeze – A Proactive Approach
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hbe_y660VrQ ThinkSelf Executive Director Aaron Gutzke wanted to take a couple minutes out of your day to share an important message. These are uncertain times for many in the Adult Education and Advocacy field, and we hope that our appeal to you will help you understand why we need your involvement now more than ever. […]
Health and Healing: Therapy Dogs & Their Handlers
ThinkSelf Learners and ASL – What It Means To Them Join us for a fun-filled Health & Healing event with therapy dogs from our friends at North Star Therapy Animals on January 18th from 1pm-3pm! This event will focus on learning about therapy animals and increase your comfort level in working with therapy animals. Light […]