Minnesota DeafBlind Association

09/13/2026

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION!!! it will be closed at midnight tonight! Please encourage your community, interpreters, volunteers, and everyone else to attend to the banquet!

Minnesota DeafBlind Association Banquet is Back!The Minnesota DeafBlind Association (MDBA) warmly invites you to attend our annual banquet celebrating…

09/02/2026

Here's the message from MDBA President:

Good morning, President Sammie here.

I hope that everyone is doing well this week. We are excited to announce that banquet registration has been extended from Tuesday, September 1st to Sunday, September 13, 2026! Please share with your communities, parents of DeafBlind children, your colleagues, and DeafBlind people outside Minnesota!

Here's the registration link for everyone to check out and register! The link is: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/annual-gala-3831

Donations and sponsorships are always welcome! Thank you all for your support.

Sincerely yours,
President Sammie

Minnesota DeafBlind Association Banquet is Back!The Minnesota DeafBlind Association (MDBA) warmly invites you to attend our annual banquet celebrating…

08/27/2026

ONLY FEW DAYS LEFT!!!! The deadline is by September 1st for MDBA Banquet registration!! Grab your chance to register and encourage your DeafBlind folks to attend! Everyone is welcome to come! If you know parents with DeafBlind children, encourage them to attend as well! Hope to see you all there!

Minnesota DeafBlind Association Banquet is Back!The Minnesota DeafBlind Association (MDBA) warmly invites you to attend our annual banquet celebrating…

08/13/2026

THREE WEEKS LEFT!!!! I couldn't believe time was flying so FAST! The registration deadline for the MDBA Banquet is September 1st! Grab your chance to attend! DeafBlind folks are welcome to attend, even if they're coming from outside the states! They're responsible for bringing their CNs, if possible. Share with your communities, parents of DB children, etc.! Hope to see you all there!!!

Minnesota DeafBlind Association Banquet is Back!The Minnesota DeafBlind Association (MDBA) warmly invites you to attend our annual banquet celebrating…

08/05/2026

Hello! I am sure that all of you are curious about updates on the MDBA Banquet, right?! This month is the last month to register for the banquet! Grab your chance to register!

We NEED more interpreters, CNs/SSPs, because it's in high demand to provide full accessibility for our communities. If you are able, please register! We can't do this without you!!!!

Here's the link to register: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/annual-gala-3831

Thank you!!!

Minnesota DeafBlind Association Banquet is Back!The Minnesota DeafBlind Association (MDBA) warmly invites you to attend our annual banquet celebrating…

08/04/2026

This is wonderful news for MDBA! Thank you, The Minneapolis Foundation!

Congratulations to the latest grant partners of the Hear the Impact Fund! These organizations are doing important work for and alongside Minnesotans who are Deaf, DeafBlind, or hard of hearing and helping create communities where everyone can connect and thrive.

Anderson Center at Tower View | Charles Thompson Hall | Metro Deaf School | Minnesota DeafBlind Association | ThinkSelf Minnesota Deaf Adult Education & Advocacy

We are grateful to the fundholder who made this work possible and proud to support organizations creating meaningful change across our state.

Visit the link in the comments to learn more about the Hear the Impact Fund and this special grant round.

08/03/2026

Good morning, Sammie here!

We are excited about this event happening this Saturday, August 8, 2026! Please share it with your communities! We are also seeking many volunteers for this event! Shifts will be available across different areas and times based on your availability. Please reach out to Sammie at [email protected] if you are interested in volunteering for this event! Thank you so much!

Silent Auction, Garage Sale, and Cookout!

Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026

Time: 10 AM to 2 PM

Location: Pleasant View Deaf Assembly (PVDA) at 7901 Pleasant View Dr NE Minneapolis, MN 55432

Admission: FREE

Cookout: $5.00 (per person) for a hamburger, hot dog, or grilled cheese, served with chips and a drink.

Free for MDBA members and volunteers. Please RSVP to receive your free lunch.

Payment: Cash, Check, Debit/Credit Card accepted.

Volunteers: If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Sammie at [email protected]

For more information, please contact Laura Sachs at [email protected]

All proceeds benefit the Minnesota DeafBlind Association (MDBA) Banquet.

To sponsor, donate gift baskets, or contribute items for the silent auction and garage sale, please contact Frank Lauricella at [email protected]

Your support makes a real difference, thank you for your generosity!

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DeafBlind Interpreters, Support Service Providers, and Co-Navigators are provided by the Minnesota DeafBlind Association (MDBA) and supported by grant funding from the Minnesota Department of Human Services: Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing State Services Division.

08/01/2026

ATTENTION: We need more volunteers for this event! It's this upcoming Saturday! If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Sammie at [email protected]. Thank you, and hope to see you all there!

07/22/2026

Good morning, Sammie here!

Minnesota DeafBlind Association will host another fundraising event on Saturday, August 8th, 2026! All funds raised will go to the MDBA Banquet. Please share this event with your communities! I hope to see you all there! If there are any questions or concerns, please contact Laura Sachs at [email protected]. Here's the information:

Silent Auction, Garage Sale, and Cookout!

Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026

Time: 10 AM to 2 PM

Location: Pleasant View Deaf Assembly (PVDA) at 7901 Pleasant View Dr NE, Minneapolis, MN 55432

Admission: FREE

Cookout: $5.00 each for a hamburger, hot dog, or grilled cheese, served with chips and a drink.

Free for MDBA members and volunteers. Please RSVP to receive your free lunch.

Payment: Cash, Check, Debit/Credit Card accepted.

Volunteers: If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Sammie at [email protected]

For more information, please contact Laura Sachs at [email protected]

All proceeds benefit the Minnesota DeafBlind Association (MDBA) Banquet.

To sponsor, donate gift baskets, or contribute items for the silent auction and garage sale, please contact Frank Lauricella at [email protected]

Your support makes a real difference. Thank you for your generosity!

image.jpeg

DeafBlind Interpreters, Support Service Providers, and Co-Navigators are provided by the Minnesota DeafBlind Association (MDBA) and supported by grant funding from the Minnesota Department of Human Services: Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing State Services Division.

07/21/2026

Hello! There's still time to register for the MDBA banquet! It's open to everyone! Here's the information with the link at the bottom. I hope to see you all there!

When: Saturday, October 10, 2026
What: MDBA's "Autumn Gathering" Banquet
Where: Roseville Skating Center
Time: 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/annual-gala-3831
Questions? Please email us at: [email protected]

Minnesota DeafBlind Association Banquet is Back!The Minnesota DeafBlind Association (MDBA) warmly invites you to attend our annual banquet celebrating…