
Disability Resources
Deaf & Immigrant Center for Education
About Us
Hennepin Healthcare’s Deaf & Immigrant Center for Education (DICE) exists to help our immigrant and hard of hearing patients and families communicate effectively. We strive to transcend hearing and language barriers by providing realistic hands-on training.
DICE employs two Certified Deaf Community Health Workers (DCHW) who work with patients on the Hennepin Healthcare campus and in their own homes to meet goals identified by their care providers. DICE is also an educational resource for high school students and other deaf community members. It was established with funding from the Hennepin Healthcare Foundation.
Our Team
Nathan Ellis
Director
Anita Buel
Senior Deaf Community Health Worker
Mary Edwards
Senior Deaf Community Health Worker
Additional Online Resources
- Minnesota Association of Deaf Citizens - This website offers several online resources for deaf citizens in Minnesota.
- Deaf Seniors - Deaf Seniors of America is a membership organization for deaf seniors.
- Minnesota Department of Human Services - This website offers information about deaf culture, ASL and sign language classes in Minnesota.