9 Years Strong… Cruising Into 10!
On July 30, 2026, we’re celebrating a milestone that didn’t happen by accident. Nine years strong, cruising to 10! That means nine years of showing up, building something meaningful, pushing through challenges, and creating moments worth celebrating… Together. This cruise isn’t just about looking back, though. It’s about the energy, the people, and the vision […]
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Table of Contents 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 a lack of […]
Flying Into Spring…
Spring is a season of change. The snow melts, the ground softens, and what once looked frozen and lifeless begins to grow again. Since January, many of us have been navigating a lot of… well, let’s call it what it is… Mess. Policies shifting overnight. Funding uncertainties. Communities feeling the ripple effects of decisions made […]
Two Minutes with Aaron
https://youtu.be/d9h4E0Ht8B8 Aaron Gutzke, ThinkSelf’s Executive Director, has a message he would like to share with you after the events of January 7th in Minneapolis. We are here for you. We see you. Contact us: [email protected]. Call us on our Hotline (9a-3p): 651-829-9089. ID: Aaron, a man with glasses and a fluffy beard, is wearing a […]
Give to the Max Day is Almost Here — November 20, 2025
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/uSQ8qhYNJAw As we approach Give to the Max Day, we’re excited to share how your support fuels two essential areas of our work at ThinkSelf: Adult Education and DVSA advocacy. These programs reflect our commitment to creating accessible, culturally affirming spaces where Deaf adults can learn, heal, and thrive. Empowering Deaf Adults Through Education Our […]
Three Minutes with Aaron
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-VJbqXduX8&feature=youtu.be ThinkSelf Executive Director, Aaron Gutzke, wanted to take a few more minutes of your time (Three minutes, to be exact), in his second video installment. Minnesota is experiencing unprecedented uncertainty, and we wanted to share his thoughts, what ThinkSelf can do, and how ThinkSelf needs your support. We are here for you. We see […]
Happy New Year!
Looking ahead to 2026, ThinkSelf is proud to have staff at the ready to break down barriers and expand access for the Deaf community across Minnesota. Our team is committed to Deaf-centered, accessible services that honor lived experience, build trust, and support individuals in reaching their goals. Together, we’re working toward a more inclusive future—one […]
We Did It! $20,000 Raised on Give To The Max Day!
https://youtube.com/shorts/6bM2jkcWH58 What a powerful reminder of what community can do together. Give to the Max Day brought out the best in all of you, and we are incredibly grateful. Thanks to your generosity, we raised $20,000 for ThinkSelf Minnesota Deaf Adult Education & Advocacy, supporting and serving Deaf adult learners and survivors across our community. […]
It’s A Match!
Give to the Max Day: Your Gift Will Be Matched Up to $5,000! We are excited to share that a generous donor is offering a $5,000 match for Give to the Max Day. Every dollar you give to ThinkSelf today will have twice the impact. In our featured reel, Aaron gives a behind-the-scenes tour of […]
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. […]