Deaf Action Center
Equipping Others. Promoting Understanding. Eliminating Barriers.
06/19/2026
In observance of Juneteenth, our office is closed today on Friday, June 19th.
We will resume regular office hours on Monday, May 22nd.
—IMAGE DESCRIPTION: A vertical rectangular graphic with a black background. At the top is a yellow circle with five Black fists and three stripes (red, yellow, and green) at each end of the said circle. In the center is the DAC logo. Below the logo, the text reads: “Our office is closed on Friday, June 19th in observance of Juneteeth. Our usual office hours will resume on Monday, June 22nd.”
🚐 Transportation for our Senior Citizens Program is back!
With Billy as our new Senior Citizens Activity Coordinator, we have someone to drive our Deaf and Hard of Hearing seniors to field trips, grocery stores, events, and activities.
We’re excited to support our seniors in staying connected, active, and involved in the community. Interested in knowing more? Contact our Front Desk! [email protected]
—VIDEO ACCESSIBILITY
The video opens with Billy, DAC’s Senior Citizens Activity Coordinator, standing outside. Billy signs to the camera,
“Hi! I’m Billy, and I’m the Senior Citizens Activity Coordinator here at Deaf Action Center. For the last couple of months, transportation was unavailable for our senior citizens BUT I’m excited to announce that transportation is back! Yes, our van is back.”
Billy shows the background, and the camera zooms out, showing the DAC van. Billy excitedly signs,
“I will be driving our Senior Citizens to field trips, grocery stores, events, and activities. For more information, please reach out to our Front Desk to sign up for our Senior Citizens newsletters mailed to you monthly! The email address is [email protected]”
Billy concludes. The video cuts to the DAC logo with a white background. Below the logo, the tagline appears in three following words in a wipe effect: “Advocacy”, “Communication.”, and “Empowerment.”
06/15/2026
We’re excited to announce an opening for the full-time position of Information, Referral, and Assistance Coordinator!
Do you have passion to serve our Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community?
Do you enjoy supporting individuals navigate programs, benefits, resources and services?
Are you experienced with developing individualized service plans?
If so, apply away and/or share away!
Job Opening: https://jobs.gusto.com/postings/deaf-action-center-information-referral-and-assistance-coordinator-10c8688e-10ec-4b50-8716-f0d0d8a8a4cc
Full job description: https://bit.ly/DACtx-IRAJob
—IMAGE DESCRIPTION:
A photo of the front desk at DAC. In the center of the photo, there’s a see-through blue box with texts:
“JOB OPENING!
Information, Referral and Assistance Coordinator
Full Time | Dallas, TX
Are you passionate about serving
our Deaf and Hard of Hearing community?
Do you enjoy supporting individuals navigate programs, benefits, resources and services?
Do you have experience with individualized service plans?
APPLY AWAY!”
🎭 Step into the spotlight for Connect in Sign, a DAC community event presented in ASL by Dekisha Smith, one of our Deaf and Hard of Hearing Access Specialists.
Through a fun ASL-charades activity and presentation, participants will explore accessibility, communication, and self-advocacy while building confidence, connecting with others, and learning how to name their needs.
(Check out the event flyer we posted on May 18th!)
🗓️ Thursday, June 18 2026
⏰ 5:00PM - 8:00PM
📍3110 Cedarplaza Ln, Dallas, TX 75235
🤟 Presented in ASL and open to all
📧 For inquiries, please email us at [email protected]
—VIDEO ACCESSIBILITY
The video opens with Dekisha, one of DAC’s Access Specialists, standing at the front desk with the front sign.
Dekisha signs to the camera, “Hey, are you an expert at ASL classifiers? Are you also an expert at ASL charades?
Well, you came to the right place here at DAC! We’re hosting a community event, ‘Connect in Sign’ on Thursday, June 18th at 5-8PM. Together, we’ll explore accessibility, communication, and self-advocacy through ASL charades! You’ll build confidence, connect with others, and practice naming your needs in any space. This event will be presented in ASL and open to all. See you here!”
Dekisha concludes. The video cuts to the DAC logo with a white background. Below the logo, the tagline appears in three following words in a wipe effect: “Advocacy”, “Communication.”, and “Empowerment.”
06/10/2026
ASL is coming to Spectrum Disability virtually! Come and celebrate with us on Thursday, June 18th at 10:30am, with lunch from Tanya’s Cafe, a Deaf-owned restaurant. 💙
🎉 Please give the warmest welcome to Billy, our new Senior Citizens Activity Coordinator. Waving hands! 🙌
—VIDEO ACCESSIBILITY
The video opens with Billy, one of DAC’s newest staff member, standing at the front desk with the front sign.
Billy signs to the camera, “Hi! You may be wondering who I am. My name is Billy Salazar-Dobson. I’m DAC’s new Senior Citizens Activity Coordinator.
A bit about me: I’m Deaf. I’m from México; LSM is my first language. I grew up here in the United States and I was adopted into a white Deaf family. I consider myself to be multicultural. For fun, I love drawing anime and collecting antique items, especially Christmas decors.
What do I do in my new role here at DAC? I coordinate resource events, activities, and field trips for our Deaf and Hard of Hearing seniors. I’m also responsible for driving our senior citizens to grocery stores, events and such.
I’m really excited to meet yall!”
Billy concludes. The video cuts to the DAC logo with a white background. Below the logo, the tagline appears in three following words in a wipe effect: “Advocacy”, “Communication.”, and “Empowerment.”
06/08/2026
What does effective communication look like? What are auxiliary aids?
Come and join us to find out! We’re collaborating with Deaf Mission Church UMC at Walnut Hill Church for an interactive presentation, led by Valerie Barker, one of our Deaf and Hard of Hearing Access Specialists. Learn how ADA Title II protects equal access and effective communication, including qualified interpreters and auxiliary aids.
🗓️ Sunday, June 28, 2026
⏰ 12:30PM - 1:30PM
📍UMC Deaf Mission, 10066 Marsh Lane, Dallas TX
🤟 Presented in ASL and open to all
📧 For inquiries, please email us at [email protected]
—IMAGE DESCRIPTION: A flyer with a dark blue background.
A subtitle text: “A DAC PRESENTATION.”
A header photo shows a book cover titled “ADA Americans with Disabilities Act” in between two pens on a surface.
A title text: “Americans with Disabilities Act Title II”
A section text: “Learn Your ADA Title II rights!
Equal Access
Effective Communication
Qualified interpreters
Auxiliary aids with bullet points”
There is a section of four lines.
In the first line and next to a calendar icon is a text “Sunday, June 28, 2026”
In the second line and next to a clock icon is a text “12:30PM - 1:30PM
In the third line and next to a location pin icon is a text “UMC Deaf Mission, 10066 Marsh Lane, Dallas TX”
In the fourth line and next to an email icon is a text “[email protected]”
There is a row showing from the left to the right: the DAC logo, four social media logos (Instagram, Facebook, Linkedin and YouTube), Valerie Barker’s professional headshot, and a smaller section of text: “Presented in ASL and by: VALERIE BARKER, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Access Specialist”
There is a row of line reading, “ADVOCACY. COMMUNICATION. EMPOWERMENT.”
At the very bottom is the funding line that reads, “Access - Funded by HHSC Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services and The Dallas Foundation.”
06/01/2026
Caffeine + chat = champ time! ☕️
It’s a new month, and we’re hosting another Deaf Coffee Chat. Valerie, one of our Access Specialists, is hosting a community discussion on being overlooked in mainstream culture, not having equal access to language, and when self-advocacy isn’t taught. Grab your coffee/tea and chat with us!
🗓️ Friday, June 19, 2026
⏰ 7:00PM - 8:00PM
📍8026 Park Lane, Dallas, TX 75231
🤟 Presented in ASL and open to all
📧 For inquiries, please email us at [email protected]
—IMAGE DESCRIPTION: A flyer with a brown background.
A subtitle text: “A DAC PRESENTATION.”
A white-brown gradient bubble title text: ““DEAF COFFEE CHAT” with a coffee mug in the letter “A” in the word “chat.” There are two hands holding coffees inside the coffee mug.
A white section text: “Let’s Chat About: Systemic Barriers Impact Lens: The Unique Challenges of the Deaf and HoH Community.”
A photo of two people looking at something out of the frame. The person in the foreground has a hearing aid. Next to this photo is a section text: “A community discussion exploring:
- Being Overlooked in Mainstream Culture
- Not Having Equal Access to Language
- When Self-Advocacy Isn’t Taught”
There is a section of four lines.
In the first line and next to a calendar icon is a text “Friday, June 19, 2026”
In the second line and next to a clock icon is a text “7:00PM - 8:00PM
In the third line and next to a location pin icon is a text “8026 Park Lane, Dallas, TX 75231”
In the fourth line and next to an email icon is a text “[email protected]”
There is a row showing from the left to the right: the DAC logo, four social media logos (Instagram, Facebook, Linkedin and YouTube), Valerie Barker’s professional headshot, and a smaller section of text: “Presented in ASL and by: VALERIE BARKER, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Access Specialist”
There is a row of line reading, “ADVOCACY. COMMUNICATION. EMPOWERMENT.”
At the very bottom is the funding line that reads, “Access - Funded by HHSC Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services and The Dallas Foundation.”
Your lived experiences matter, and your access matters.
Come join us for Communication Access Open Forum, a DAC community event where we can connect, share our experiences, learn about communication access and barriers and ultimately, build a more empowered community together.
🗓️ Friday, June 12, 2026
⏰ 6:30PM - 8:30PM
📍3110 Cedarplaza Ln, Dallas, TX 75235
🤟 Presented in ASL and open to all
🍽️ Bring your own meals (BYOM)!
📧 For inquiries, please email us at [email protected]
—VIDEO ACCESSIBILITY
The video opens with Valerie, one of DAC’s Access Specialists, standing at the front desk with the front sign.
Valerie signs to the camera, “Have you experienced barriers to communication access?” The camera nods its head figuratively.
Valerie asks, “Have you felt like your experiences are not being listened to or validated?” The camera nods its head figuratively.
Valerie grabs a chair out of the frame and sits on it in the frame. Valerie continues signing to the camera, “Here at Deaf Action Center, we understand. We’re hosting a community event on Friday, June 12th at 6:30PM - 8:30PM, titled “Communication Access Open Forum.” This is a space where we get together as a community. No one needs to be alone. We’re all in this together. This is an opportunity to share experiences about barriers, ask questions, and learn how to break the barriers. For this 6:30-8:30PM event, bring your own meal and coexist as a community. The goal is to gain knowledge, community building, and power in numbers. See you here!”
Valerie concludes. The video cuts to the DAC logo with a white background. Below the logo, the tagline appears in three following words in a wipe effect: “Advocacy”, “Communication.”, and “Empowerment.”
05/28/2026
Mind and brain health starts with connection. 🧠💡
Join us for Connections and Cognition, a DAC presentation presented in ASL by Dekisha Smith. Together, we’ll explore Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month through meaningful connection, memory games, communication, understanding, and empowerment for all.
🗓️ Monday, June 1 2026
⏰ 12:00PM - 1:00PM
📍3110 Cedarplaza Ln, Dallas, TX 75235
🤟 Presented in ASL and open to all
📧 For inquiries, please email us at [email protected]
—IMAGE DESCRIPTION: A flyer with a gray background, two doodle scribbles of people and their visible blue brains, and a hand-drawn title, “CONNECTIONS AND COGNITION.”
A subtitle text: “A DAC PRESENTATION.”
A section text: “June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month. How do we advocate for brain health? With meaningful connection and memory games! Communication, understanding, and empowerment for all.”
There is a section of four lines:
In the first line and next to a calendar icon is a text “Monday, June 1, 2026”
In the second line and next to a clock icon is a text “12:00PM - 1:00PM
In the third line and next to a location pin icon is a text “3110 Cedarplaza Ln, Dallas, TX 75235”
In the fourth line and next to an email icon is a text “[email protected]”
There is a row showing from the left to the right: the DAC logo, four social media logos (Instagram, Facebook, Linkedin and YouTube), Dekisha Smith’s professional headshot, and a smaller section of text: “Presented in ASL and by: DEKISHA SMITH, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Access Specialist”
There is a row of line reading, “ADVOCACY. COMMUNICATION. EMPOWERMENT.”
At the very bottom is the funding line that reads, “Access - Funded by HHSC Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services and The Dallas Foundation.”
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