In addition to interpreting services, CSD offers nationally-accredited programs for the deaf, hard of hearing and general community. In Minnesota, these programs include:

Citizenship Training/Citizenship Preparation

CSD offers civics and citizenship training within a language–accessible environment to deaf or hard–of–hearing refugees or immigrants in the Twin Cities metro area. Instructors use a variety of daily living techniques to teach citizenship concepts leading to acculturation into American life as well as work with individuals through the citizenship application process.

Deaf Adult Education (ABE)

ABE offers culturally appropriate bilingual-bicultural education programming to deaf or hard–of–hearing adults in the Twin Cities metro area and statewide. The program components are designed to meet individualized learning needs resulting into quality educational outcomes. The program also collaborates with statewide service providers to provide information related to serving deaf and hard-of-hearing learners effectively-- culture, classroom accommodations and communication access.

Domestic Violence Program

CSD offers services connecting deaf or hard–of–hearing domestic violence/sexual assault victims and survivors of all ages to needed help and resources. Staff and volunteers also train service providers and pertinent stakeholders such as law enforcement towards effective service delivery practices.

Health Education

Tailored to each individual's or group's need(s), this service typically includes health literacy training, community prevention, peer support, self–help, and self–advocacy on health issues such as alcohol and drug abuse prevention, practicing healthy lifestyles, and preventing or managing diabetes.

Recreational Services

CSD offers language–accessible social and recreational activities within the local community. The primary focus of the program is to build upon scattered community resources and programming in order to engage deaf youths, adults and senior citizens in social and varied recreational activities.

Senior Deaf Adult Services

This program promotes and increases the social aspect of deaf or hard–of–hearing senior citizens. A variety of recreation, workshops, monthly social events, home visits and other activities are offered to enhance the lives of senior citizens within these communities.