Deaf Action Center - DAC

30 days to go until our ! ✨

We are officially one month away from the Gala on November 6th! The countdown continues as we get closer celebrating half a century of advocacy, communication access, and empowerment.

To everyone who has already reserved a seat, thank you for choosing to investing in our community and future. Haven’t registered yet? We would love to have you join us on November 6th as we celebrate 50 years and look ahead to the next 50.

Our goal is to raise $100,000 to sustain the essential nonprofit services and programs that have always served our Deaf and Hard of Hearing community since 1975.

Make a gift. Become a sponsor. Invest in DAC’s next 50 years of advocacy, communication access, empowerment, and impact.

Reserve your seat and make your impact: https://dactexas.org/events/

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A vertical graphic post with a gray background full of bright sparkles.

At the top is the DAC 50 logo.

In the center is a clock countdown that reads: “30 DAYS LEFT!”

In the bottom is a progress bar that reads: “$11,677” at the left and “$100,000 goal” at the right of the bar.

Sip coffee and chat with us! ☕️

Join Deaf Action Center’s next , titled “How do I know Access Failure” presented in ASL by Valerie Barker, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Access Specialist.

In this chat, we will learn how to identify access failure and gain a better understanding of our ADA rights. We’ll also cover self-advocacy scripts to protect our communication access in everyday services.

🗓️ Friday, October 16, 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 white background.

A subtitle text: “A DAC PRESENTATION”

A title text: “DEAF COFFEE CHAT” in a brown-black gradient color bubble effect.

A subtitle text: “Let’s chat about: How do I know Access Failure?”

A section text: “This interactive presentation teaches Deaf and Hard of Hearing people to recognize access failure, understand ADA rights, and use clear self‐advocacy scripts to protect communication access in everyday services.”

There is a section of four lines.

In the first line and next to a calendar icon is a text “Friday, October 16, 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 50 logo, 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 at DEAF ACTION CENTER.” The background for this row is gray with bright sparkles.

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.”

Wait, what is Access Failure?

Join Deaf Action Center for “How do I know Access Failure” presented in ASL by Valerie Barker, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Access Specialist. We’ll learn how to identify access failure and gain a better understanding of our ADA rights. We will also cover self-advocacy scripts to protect our communication access in everyday services.

🗓️ Friday, October 16, 2026
⏰ 10:00AM - 11:00AM
📍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 white background and a photo banner showing two bold, red words “Access Denied” on multiple rows of black and blue computer codes.

A subtitle text: “A DAC PRESENTATION”

A title text: “How do I know Access Failure?”

A section text: “How to recognize access failure? How do we better understand ADA rights? Join the presentation to find out! We will learn clear self-advocacy scripts to protect communication access in everyday services.”

There is a section of four lines.

In the first line and next to a calendar icon is a text “Friday, October 16, 2026.”

In the second line and next to a clock icon is a text “10:00AM - 11:00AM”

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 50 logo, 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 at DEAF ACTION CENTER.” The background for this row is gray with bright sparkles.

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.”

How well do you know your rights at work?

Join Deaf Action Center for “Employment Rights for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Workers” presented in ASL by Valerie Barker, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Access Specialist.

We’ll discuss workplace rights under the ADA, reasonable accommodations, effective communication, and practical ways Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing workers can advocate for equal access and address discrimination in the workplace.

🗓️ Friday, October 9, 2026
⏰ 6:30PM - 8:00PM
📍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 white background and a photo banner showing someone holding a book titled “EMPLOYMENT LAW” and their face is not visible in the banner.

A subtitle text: “A DAC PRESENTATION”

A title text: “Employment Rights for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Workers.”

A section text: “Clear guidance for Deaf/HoH workers on ADA rights, reasonable accommodations, effective communication, and practical self‑advocacy to prevent discrimination and protect equal access at work.”

There is a section of four lines.

In the first line and next to a calendar icon is a text “Friday, October 9th, 2026.”

In the second line and next to a clock icon is a text “6:30PM - 8:00PM”

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 50 logo, 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 at DEAF ACTION CENTER.” The background for this row is gray with bright sparkles.

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.”

Join us at the State Fair of Texas! 🎡

Billy, our Senior Citizens Activity Coordinator, is bringing our Deaf 60+ community together for a fun day at the fair! Come say hi and enjoy fair food, rides, and plenty of DST (Deaf Standard Time) chats with us.

DAC is providing free round-trip transportation from DAC to the State Fair of Texas (and back) for Deaf community members aged 60+. Seats are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot in our van! Email us by Friday, October 2 to sign up. See yall at the fair!

🗓️ Thursday, October 15, 2026
⏰ 9:00AM - 2:30PM
📍State of Fair, 3809 Grand Avenue, Dallas, TX 75210
📧 For RSVP and/or inquiries, please email us at [email protected]



—IMAGE DESCRIPTION: A flyer with a photo background showing the State of Fair from an aerial view.

A subtitle text: “A DAC EVENT.”

A section text: “Join us for a fun day at the State Fair of Texas! Enjoy great food, entertainment, exhibits, and fellowship with other seniors. Transportation will be provided. Seats are limited, so please RSVP via emial by the first week of October.”

There is a section of four lines.

In the first line and next to a calendar icon is a text “Thursday, October 15, 2026.”

In the second line and next to a clock icon is a text “9:00AM - 2:30PM.”

In the third line and next to a location pin icon is a text “3809 Grand Avenue, Dallas, TX 75210.”

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 50 logo, Billy Salazar Dobson’s professional headshot, and a smaller section of text: “Presented in ASL and by: BILLY SALAZAR-DOBSON, Senior Citizens Activity Coordinator at DEAF ACTION CENTER.” The background for this row is gray with bright sparkles.

There is a row of line reading, “ADVOCACY. COMMUNICATION. EMPOWERMENT.”

At the very bottom is the funding line that reads, “SCOP - Funded by DAAA, Dallas Foundation, and ODHHS.”

40 days to go until our !

The countdown to the Gala on November 6th continues. We are getting closer to an unforgettable evening honoring five decades of advocacy, communication access, and empowerment.

If you have already reserved your seat, thank you for investing in DAC’s next 50 years. If you have not yet registered, there is still time to join us for this milestone celebration!

Our goal is to raise $100,000 to sustain the essential nonprofit services and programs that have always served our Deaf and Hard of Hearing community since 1975.

Make a gift. Become a sponsor. Invest in DAC’s next 50 years of advocacy, communication access, empowerment, and impact.

Reserve your seat and make your impact: https://dactexas.org/events/

—IMAGE DESCRIPTION:

A vertical graphic post with a gray background full of bright sparkles.

At the top is the DAC 50 logo.

In the center is a clock countdown that reads: “40 DAYS LEFT!”

In the bottom is a progress bar that reads: “$7,127” at the left and “$100,000 goal” at the right of the bar.