MDMC’s founders have been working with the DHH community since 2010 to improve quality of life for and meet the unique needs of each individual they serve. MDMC as an organization was officially established in 2013 and focused on providing pro bono access to community services and resources through American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters, including interpreting Friday prayers at a local mosque in North Minneapolis. After surveying the community, MDMC found that many of the people served use a variety of sign languages, and have never shared a common language even within their families. MDMC then began providing pro bono access to family events, weddings, funerals, reunions, and many other settings where Deaf community members had never before had access.
Next, Deaf socials were established to further decrease the social isolation felt among Deaf community members. Since that time, MDMC has expanded the services offered to include Alternative Literacy Support, Social Justice and Disability Justice Workshops, the Deaf Gain Innovations Program, and advocacy support.
