Deaf Action Center

Deaf Action Center Equipping Others. Promoting Understanding. Eliminating Barriers.

Caffeine + chat = champ time! ☕️It’s a new month, and we’re hosting another Deaf Coffee Chat. Valerie, one of our Access...
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.”

05/29/2026

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.”

Mind and brain health starts with connection. 🧠💡Join us for Connections and Cognition, a DAC presentation presented in A...
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.”

You have a right to communication access in health care!Join us for “Communication Access in Health Care,” a DAC present...
05/26/2026

You have a right to communication access in health care!

Join us for “Communication Access in Health Care,” a DAC presentation in ASL by Valerie Barker, one of our Deaf and Hard of Hearing Access Specialists, to learn how federal laws protect your right to fully participate in your medical care.

🗓️ Friday, June 12, 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 white background.

A subtitle text: “A DAC PRESENTATION” with a header photo showing two people having a conversation in a living room setting.

A blue title text: ““Communication Access in Health Care.”

A blue section text: “Federal laws protect your access to communication in health care. These laws say doctors, hospitals, and clinics must make sure you can understand and be understood. Any health care provider that receives Medicare or Medicaid funding must provide effective communication, so you can fully participate in your medical care.”

There is a section of four lines.

In the first line and next to a calendar icon is a text “Friday, June 12, 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), 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.”

In observance of Memorial Day, our office is closed on Monday, May 25th.We will resume regular office hours on Tuesday, ...
05/25/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, our office is closed on Monday, May 25th.

We will resume regular office hours on Tuesday, May 26th.

—IMAGE DESCRIPTION: A vertical rectangular graphic with a cloudy sky background and light beams shining through. In the center is a white faded box with the DAC logo at the top. Below the logo, the text reads: “Our office is closed on Monday, May 25th. Our regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, May 26th.”

05/22/2026

Planning to visit DAC soon? Let’s make sure we’re ready to serve you!

To better serve our community, Deaf Action Center is now appointment-based. We no longer accept walk-ins. Scheduling ahead helps our team coordinate availability, give you the time and support you deserve, and provide quality service without long waits.

To make an appointment, please call or email us. Thank you for helping us serve our community!



—VIDEO ACCESSIBILITY: The video opens with Arlene, DAC’s Operations and Service manager, smiling and signing to the camera in her office. The wall is painted red and there’s a large plant behind Arlene.

Arlene signs, “Hi! I’m Arlene. I’m the Operations & Service Manager here at Deaf Action Center. We have an important update regarding our appointment policy:

DAC do not accept walk-ins. You must make an appointment first. Why? This helps our staff make sure we’re able to provide everyone a quality service. Sometimes, when people walk in last minute and without an appointment, they end up waiting too long or have an unsatisfactorily short appointment.

There could be even no staff available at all because sometimes, our staff will be out for community events or presentations. The best practice is to coordinate availability and schedule an appointment, then the staff would be able to sit down with you and provide the support that you need.

This is standard in many places, like the doctor’s office or the lawyer’s. Can you go to a doctor/lawyer’s office without an appointment? Can you do that? No. You’d need to make an appointment, just like at DAC. Deaf Action Center is not an emergency service. If you’re experiencing an emergency, please contact 9-1-1.

Making an appointment is simple; all you need to do is call or email us. We will have someone working with you to make an appointment.

We appreciate your understanding, as we continue to serve you and our community.”

Arlene 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."

Join us and “Connect in Sign!” 🎭Step into the spotlight for Connect in Sign, a DAC community event presented in ASL by D...
05/18/2026

Join us and “Connect in Sign!” 🎭

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.

🗓️ 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]



—IMAGE DESCRIPTION: A flyer with a theater background showing a stage, two red curtains at each end, and rows of seats.

A subtitle text: “A DAC COMMUNITY EVENT.”

A title text: “CONNECT IN SIGN” with three graphic icons of a woman dancing, a pair of happy and sad theatric masks, and a man making a mime posture.

A section text: “Discover the power of ASL while exploring accessibility, communication, and self-advocacy through fun activity (charades in ASL) and presentation, designed to build confidence, connect with others, and speak up for your needs in any space.”

There is a section of four lines:

In the first line and next to a handshake icon is a text “Thursday, June 18, 2026”

In the second line and next to a clock icon is a text “5:00PM - 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 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.”

What does effective communication during an emergency look like, and how can we ensure it? 🚨In an emergency, access to c...
05/15/2026

What does effective communication during an emergency look like, and how can we ensure it? 🚨

In an emergency, access to clear communication can make all the difference. Join Valerie Barker, one of our Deaf and Hard of Hearing Access Specialists, for an interactive presentation on emergency communication access as a civl right.

🗓️ Friday, May 22, 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 white background.

A subtitle text: “A DAC PRESENTATION” with a header photo showing an emergency sign next to an emergency vehicle in a background.

A title text: ““Effective Communication During an Emergency.”

A blue section text: “Emergency communication access is a life‑safety issue for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people. When information isn’t visible, captioned, or accessible, safety is at risk. Communication access is a protected civil right, and ensuring it during emergencies is both a legal obligation and a moral responsibility.”

There is a section of four lines.

In the first line and next to a handshake icon is a text “Friday, May 22, 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), 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.”

05/14/2026

POV: You’re trying to eliminate shadows before filming.. 😆



—VIDEO DESCRIPTION: The video opens with a suit jacket in front of a green background as shadows move across it. The video then cuts to Eric Patterson (DAC Interpreting’s Director), who is holding the phone to film. He looks confused, mouths “What?!”, and processes this mentally before staring into the camera.

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.”

Your lived experiences matter, and your access matters.Join us for Communication Access Open Forum, a DAC community even...
05/12/2026

Your lived experiences matter, and your access matters.

Join us for Communication Access Open Forum, a DAC community event presented in ASL by Valerie Barker, one of our Deaf and Hard of Hearing Access Specialists. This is a safe and respectful space to connect, share experiences, learn about communication access, and build an 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]



—IMAGE DESCRIPTION: A flyer with a blue background.

A subtitle text: “A DAC COMMUNITY EVENT.”

A blue-light green gradient title text: “COMMUNICATION ACCESS OPEN FORUM” next to six graphic figures smiling.

A blue section text: “Join a community where you matter:
-Being seen in a safe, respectful space
-Get clear communication, information, and support
-Build strength through advocacy, learning, working, and empowering each other together
-Create real impact (ripples) in our community
Bring your own meals!”

There is a section of four lines.

In the first line and next to a handshake icon is a text “Friday, June 12, 2026”

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

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), 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.”

Address

3110 Cedarplaza Lane
Dallas, TX
75235

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+12145210407

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