ThinkSelf Holiday Hours
As the year comes to a rapid end, ThinkSelf will be closing the office to spend time with our family, friends, and community.
December 25 & 26: Closed
January 1: Closed
If you are in immediate danger, please call or text 911. (Texting 911 in Minnesota only).
DayOne Crisis Phone Number: V: 1-866-223-1111, Text: 612-399-9995
Additional resources: 24/7 services @deafhotline
Women's Advocates Pet Foster Application
Did you know nearly half of victim-survivors of domestic violence stay in abusive situations rather than leave their pets behind? Women’s Advocates’ Survivor Advisory Committee, made up of current and former program participants, wants to work with our community to fix this problem. They are asking Women’s Advocates to work with local animal rescue organizations to start a foster program for survivors staying in our shelter.
Would you be willing to foster a survivor’s dog or cat for 30 – 90 days while their owner finds safety and resources in their emergency shelter?
Let them know by filling out an interest form here!
Renew Your Coverage
TPT NOW is on a mission to strengthen ties with the American Sign Language (ASL) community and spread the word about “Renew My Coverage.” It’s important to keep your contact info up-to-date or you could lose your health insurance. Yikes! We’re talking about over 2 million Minnesotans, including many immigrants, refugees, and under-served folks who could be affected if they don’t receive mail, calls, or emails from providers. To help out, TPT NOW teamed up with the Department of Human Services to create videos and social posts that will make sure everyone gets the memo.
Click on the button below for a playlist of TPT NOW Videos, and look for the ASL options!
Dinner Table Syndrome
As post-pandemic life begins to take hold, many of us are looking forward to reconnecting with family and friends, some of whom we may not have seen in a while. However, for the Deaf community, these events can be particularly daunting. More than 90% of Deaf, DeafBlind, and hard of hearing individuals are born into hearing families who may not know sign language, leading to feelings of isolation and discomfort. This phenomenon is known as “Dinner Table Syndrome,” where the dinner table becomes a painful reminder of disconnection rather than a place for bonding and love.
Check out some steps you can take to make sure your gatherings are more inclusive for everyone you care about.
BBC:Why ‘Dinner Table Syndrome’ is getting worse for deaf people
National Deaf Center: A Holiday for the Whole Family: Tips to Include Deaf Guests
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