Deaf Action Center

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.”

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



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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!”

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. 💙

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]



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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.”

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.”

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.”