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Join Deaf Equity and Dendros on January 17, 2026, from 1–4 PM for a gathering centered on shared space, reflection, and support. Food, memorializing, and facilitated dialogue will be available. More details coming soon. VD/transcript are in the comments. #Community #DeafEquity #BeKindDoGood #Gathering

Dendros was honored by the Minnesota Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (MRID) as "Organization of the Year". We deeply value partnership and the community's leadership. Please support them by donating today. In addition to donating to MRID, there are many other non-profits in Minnesota that we encourage you to support. See the list below: Charles Thompson Hall Deaf Cultural Arts and Wellness Deaf Equity Minnesota Deaf Queers Minnesota Association of Deaf Citizens Minnesota DeafBlind Association Minnesota Deaf Muslim Community Metro Deaf School Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf Alumni Association Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf St. Paul & Minneapolis Black Deaf Advocates Think Self View the full list of participants: /search Learn more about Give to the Max Day: / ID: Six of the Dendros team are standing and posing for the camera with the award given to us by MRID. Back left to right: Jonathan is a white man with his hair pulled up and is wearing glasses. He is smiling and wearing a pink shirt with blue flowers. Anthony is a black man who is smiling and wearing a solid red button up shirt. Sophia on the right is a white woman who is wearing glasses and has long brown hair and is wearing a black and white striped top and brown pants. Front from left to right: Maya is a white woman with medium length brown hair and is wearing a blue turtleneck top. She is smiling and holding her white cane. In the middle is Teresa with her hair pulled back and her glasses on her head. She is smiling and holding the award from MRID (Organization of the Year). She is wearing a black zip up hoodie. Yoshiko (Koko) on the right is wearing a solid burgundy blouse. She has her hair pulled back and is smiling at the camera. ID of Award: MRID: Minnesota Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf. Organization of the Year Award presented to Dendros Group. In recognition and sincere appreciation for your unwavering commitment to collaboration, equity, and community empowerment, leaving a profound and enduring impact not only within the interpreting field but throughout Minnesota’s richly diverse Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing comm

Dendros was honored this year by the Minnesota Association of Deaf Citizens (MADC) with the "Appreciation Award". We deeply value partnership and the community's leadership. Please support them by donating today. In addition to donating to MADC, there are many other non-profits in Minnesota that we encourage you to support. See the list below: Charles Thompson Hall Deaf Cultural Arts and Wellness Deaf Equity Minnesota Deaf Queers Minnesota DeafBlind Association Minnesota Deaf Muslim Community Metro Deaf School Minnesota Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf Alumni Association Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf St. Paul & Minneapolis Black Deaf Advocates Think Self View the full list of participants: /search Learn more about Give to the Max Day: / ID: Six of the Dendros team are standing and posing for the camera with the award given to us by MADC. Back left to right: Jonathan is a white man with his hair pulled up and is wearing glasses. He is smiling and wearing a pink shirt with blue flowers. Anthony is a black man who is smiling and wearing a solid red button up shirt. Sophia on the right is a white woman who is wearing glasses and has long brown hair and is wearing a black and white striped top and brown pants. Front from left to right: Maya is a white woman with medium length brown hair and is wearing a blue turtleneck top. She is smiling and holding her white cane. In the middle is Teresa with her hair pulled back and her glasses on her head. She is smiling and holding the award from MADC (Appreciation Award). She is wearing a black zip up hoodie. Yoshiko (Koko) on the right is wearing a solid burgundy blouse. She has her hair pulled back and is smiling at the camera. ID of Award: Minnesota Association of Deaf Citizens is proudly awarded to Dendros Group in recognition of positive and productive service to deaf patrons in Minnesota on November 1, 2025.

Meet our new ASL interpreting inter, Siuho Gong! Siuho is a recent graduate from Saint Paul College's interpreter training program. She grew up in California and moved to Minnesota for an audiology program but realized that her passion lies in facilitating languages and hasn't looked back. She loves being involved in the community, dancing, and doing calligraphy. Image Description: Siuho is an Asian American woman with medium length black hair and is wearing black framed glasses. She is smiling and wearing a reddish shirt.

The Dendros Group is partnering with the State of Minnesota's Olmstead Implementation Office to update the Olmstead Plan, ensuring people with disabilities can live, learn, work, and thrive in inclusive communities. We’re looking for 17-23 Inclusion Consultants to lead this important work. Dendros will provide training and support to help you succeed. Leadership by people with disabilities is key to the success of this project. Apply now or share with your network! ndros.com/consultants. Photo Credit: Disabled and Here (/disabledandhere/) Image Description: Three Black and disabled folx smile and stroll down a sidewalk side by side. On the left, a non-binary person walks with a cane in one hand and a tangle stim toy in the other. In the middle, a non-binary person rolls along in their power wheelchair. On the right, a femme gestures mid-walk.

We’re thrilled to welcome Maya Larson as our new Project Manager/Administrative Team Lead at Dendros Group! Maya brings expertise in organization, communication, and a deep passion for disability rights, striving for a world where disabled people have the resources and support to live their best lives. Maya identifies as DeafBlind and is conversational in ASL and French. Her impressive background includes roles at the Minnesota Commission of the Deaf, DeafBlind & Hard of Hearing, and advocacy work with disability and community health nonprofits. Maya is also a trustee for the Minnesota DeafBlind Association and serves on key state committees. When she’s not working, she enjoys writing, reading, lifting weights, and walking with her guide dog. Welcome, Maya! Image description: A young white woman smiles. She wears a grey sweater and has slightly wavy brown hair. She sits at an outdoor restaurant in Duluth, Minnesota, and behind her is an outdoor heater and a multicolored wall.

Please consider supporting our dear friend, Cookie Brand, as she and her family plan for the memorial service for her father who passed last year. Link: /f/honoring-john-brand-ii-a-familys-loss

Check out this puppet show that is showing at the Open Eye Theatere November 14-16. We are proud to share that one of our associates, Lys Akerman-Frank, will be performing. There will be an ASL interpreted show on their November 14 performance.

We are excited to support the Minnesota Commission of the Deaf, DeafBlind & Hard of Hearing as they host an in-person "Get Registered to Vote" event at our Dendros Office on September 17—National Voters Registration Day! Commission representatives will be on hand to provide essential voting resources, such as finding your polling station and accessing your sample ballot. Intended Audience: This event is for all community members who are eligible to vote! Whether you need to update your voter registration, haven't registered yet, or are unsure if you're registered, we encourage you to join. Partner organizations are also welcome to attend to gather tools and resources to help mobilize voting within their communities. When: Tuesday, September 17, 2024 From 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM Where: The Dendros Group 2642 University Ave W #140 St. Paul, MN 55114 hashtag#DendrosGroup hashtag#Support hashtag#NationalVoterRegistrationDay hashtag#Vote hashtag#Register ID: A blue background with texts saying “National Voter Registration Day- Rise up and Register” It has the MNCDHH Logo that is in an orange and yellow circle. The text is in blue and green saying, “MN Minnesota Commission of the Deaf, DeafBlind, & Hard of Hearing”

Urban Phoenix Foods Unveils New Kiosk Design! We are thrilled to introduce the newly redesigned Urban Phoenix Foods kiosk. Thanks to the collaborative efforts of Sophia and Teresa, we've made some exciting changes, including a fresh display, a broader selection of vendors, and an enhanced presentation. We're eager for our clients and guests to explore what we have to offer and take home some of the finest local goods! Check out our website: https://lnkd.in/gPF5i_hH ID: First photo shows two women holding chocolate and tea products. Sophia is a tall woman with long brown hair and black framed glasses. She is wearing a floral black top. Teresa is a short woman with short brown hair and is wearing a yellow top. Second photo shows all the vendors. The display is green and has plants everywhere. It shows chocolates, tea, bread, books, kombucha, candles, rice, and much more!

Doors Open Minneapolis is back! All weekend long May 18 & 19, you can explore all the venues, private clubs, and more. You get to see all the behind the scenes that happen at each venue. Rethos, a nonprofit organization, has helped make this happen. Dendros is proud to have worked with Rethos. Dendros assisted Rethos with strategic planning, equity workshops, and more. Learn more about Doors Open Minneapolis here: /

Wishing Jonathan Bucki a belated birthday! We are extending our warmest birthday wishes to our exceptional founding partner at Dendros Group. His vision and dedication continue to inspire us daily. Join us in celebrating his special day! 🎉🎂 #BelatedBirthday ID: A white man wearing glasses and a slick bun drinking a drink with an umbrella and pineapple with cherry on top. He is wearing a floral shirt and the backdrop consists of plants.