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Happy Deaf Awareness Month!Join Dekisha, one of our Access Specialists, in celebrating Deaf Awareness Month at our commu...
08/31/2026

Happy Deaf Awareness Month!

Join Dekisha, one of our Access Specialists, in celebrating Deaf Awareness Month at our community event, “Golden Hands.” Together, we will learn how ADA Titles III and IV lead to advances in accessibility through accommodations, language and technology.

🗓️ Friday, September 11, 2026
⏰ 5:00PM - 6:00PM
📍DAC, 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 header photo showing people waving flags during the Deaf President Now (DPN) protest at Gallaudet.

A subtitle text: “A DAC COMMUNITY EVENT.”

A title text: “Golden Hands.”

A section text: “Celebrate Deaf Awareness Month! Learn how ADA Titles III and IV advance accessibility through evolving accommodations, inclusive language, and innovative technology, ensuring equal access for everyone.”

There is a section of four lines.

In the first line and next to a calendar icon is a text “Friday, September 11, 2026.”

In the second line and next to a clock icon is a text “5:00PM - 6:00PM.”

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, 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 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.”

08/30/2026

In celebration of Latinx Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15), we’re honoring the generations who came before us.

Join Billy Salazar-Dobson and Dekisha Smith, and four community panelists for Why Our Elders Matter for Future, a panel conversation about the importance of our elders, our histories, and what past generations can teach us as we move forward.

🗓️ Thursday, September 17, 2026
⏰ 10:00AM - 11:00AM
📍DAC, 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 two people, Billy (DAC’s Senior Citizens Activity Coordinator) and Dekisha (one of DAC’s Access Specialists) at the front desk with the DAC logo behind them.

Billy and Dekisha narrate in LSM with Español and English captions on the screen:

Billy: “Hola! Soy Billy, Coordinador de actividades para adultos mayores.Translation: “Hi! I’m Billy, Senior Citizens Activity Coordinator!

Dekisha: “¡Hola! Soy Dekisha, una especialista de acceso.”Translation: “Hi, I’m Dekisha, an Access Specialist.”

Billy: “¡Ya casi llega el Mes de la Herencia Latinx!Translation: “Latinx Heritage Month is almost here!”

Dekisha: “¡Sí! Del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre.”Translation: “Yes! September 15 - October 15.”

Billy: “Vamos a tener un taller llamado “Por qué nuestros adultos mayores son importantes para el futuro”el jueves 17 de septiembre, de 10 a 11 de la mañana.Translation: “We’re hosting an event called “Why Our Elders Matter for Future” on Thursday, September 17 at 10-11AM.

Dekisha: “Será un panel con cuatro panelistas.”Translation: “This is a panel with four panelists.”

Dekisha: “¿Sus nombres? ¡Sorpresa!”Translation: “Names? Surprise!

Both: “¡Nos vemos aquí!”Translation: See you here!”

Both Billy and Dekisha conclude. The video cuts to the DAC 50 logo with a gray background full of bright sparkles.

In celebration of Latinx Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15), we’re honoring the generations who came before us....
08/27/2026

In celebration of Latinx Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15), we’re honoring the generations who came before us.

Join Billy Salazar-Dobson and four community panelists for Why Our Elders Matter for Future, a panel conversation about the importance of our elders, our histories, and what past generations can teach us as we move forward.

🗓️ Thursday, September 17, 2026
⏰ 10:00AM - 11:00AM
📍DAC, 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 header photo showing a Mexican flag at the National Palace in Mexico City.

A subtitle text: “A DAC PRESENTATION.”

A title text: “Why Our Elders Matter for Future”

A section text: “In Celebration of Latinx Heritage Month, come learn how the elderly and past generations are important to our future; we must never forget our aging ancestors. We will have four panelists!”

There is a section of four lines.

In the first line and next to a calendar icon is a text “Thursday, September 17, 2026.”

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

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, Billy Salazar-Dobson’s professional headshot, and a smaller section of text: “Presented in ASL and by: BILLY SALAZAR-DOBSON, Senior Citizens Activity 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, “COP - Funded by DAAA, Dallas Foundation, King Foundation and ODHHS.”

When it’s September, it’s Deaf Awareness Month!We’re kicking off the month with “Deaf Heritage: Past, Present, and Futur...
08/24/2026

When it’s September, it’s Deaf Awareness Month!

We’re kicking off the month with “Deaf Heritage: Past, Present, and Future” by Dekisha Smith, one of our Access Specialists. Join us in exploring how our Deaf heritage shaped today’s advocacy and much more!

🗓️ Wednesday, September 2, 2026
⏰ 12:00PM - 1:00PM
📍DAC, 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 dark blue background, and a header photo showing a historic photo of the Deaf President Now (DPN) protest at Gallaudet.

A subtitle text: “A DAC PRESENTATION.”

A title text: “Deaf Heritage: Past, Present & Future.”

A section text: “Explore how Deaf heritage shaped today's advocacy, highlighting past, present, and future experiences while examining ADA Titles II and III promoting accessibility, inclusion, and equality.”

There is a section of four lines.

In the first line and next to a calendar icon is a text “Wednesday, September 2, 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 50 logo, 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 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.”

We’re only 75 days away from our 50th Anniversary Gala! We’re getting closer to a historic night to celebrate our past a...
08/23/2026

We’re only 75 days away from our 50th Anniversary Gala! We’re getting closer to a historic night to celebrate our past and embrace the future. Now is the time to make your impact count.

Our goal is to raise $100,000 to sustain the essential nonprofit services and programs that has 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.

Our Gala: https://dactexas.org/events/

Make an impact here: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/deaf-action-center/deaf-action-center-50th-anniversary-gala

—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: “75 DAYS LEFT.”

At the bottom is a progress bar that reads: “$1,229 raised by 10 donors” in the left and “$100,000 goal” in the right.

Ok we’re   😌✨       —IMAGE DESCRIPTION: six photos1st: A vintage ‘80s photo of two people standing next to the old DAC s...
08/21/2026

Ok we’re 😌✨



—IMAGE DESCRIPTION: six photos

1st: A vintage ‘80s photo of two people standing next to the old DAC sign at the old DAC buildings. There’s a caption at the bottom that reads: “kinda chic” in cursive and “to serve our Deaf and Hearing community across North Texas since 1975.” with the DAC 50 logo.

2nd: A candid photo of Eric Patterson (Director of Interpreting) at work. There’s a caption at the bottom that reads: “kinda chic” in cursive and “to have a staff CDI (Certified Deaf Interpreter) as the Director of our Interpreting Department” with the DAC 50 logo.

3rd: A photo of Valerie Barker and Dekisha Smith (Access Specialists) with the DAC’s front desk as the background. There’s a caption at the bottom that reads: “kinda chic” in cursive and “to have two Access Specialists who are both Deaf and native ASL users” with the DAC 50 logo.

4th: A candid photo of Deaf elders and DAC’s staff playing games. There’s a caption at the bottom that reads: “kinda chic” in cursive and “to foster social opportunities for our Deaf elders and with free hot lunch meals.” with the DAC 50 logo.

5th: A photo of the Martha’s Vineyard Apartments. There’s a caption at the bottom that reads: “kinda chic” in cursive and “to name our apartment after Martha’s Vineyard Island and have it architected as a Deaf space.” with the DAC 50 logo.

6th: This is not a photo but a white graphic with a QR code in the center. Above the QR code is a text that reads: “Make an Impact!” in cursive. At the bottom is “kinda chic” in cursive and “for you to make an investment in the next 50 years of impact.” with the DAC 50 logo.

Understanding the eight key Disability laws can make a whole difference when we face communication barriers.Join Valerie...
08/19/2026

Understanding the eight key Disability laws can make a whole difference when we face communication barriers.

Join Valerie Barker, one of our Access Specialists, for a presentation in Fort Worth, covering key disability rights laws and practical steps for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people to take when barriers come up.

🗓️ Friday, October 2, 2026
⏰ 7:00PM - 8:00PM
📍8651 Anderson Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76120
🤟 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 banner showing a historic photo of a “Capitol Crawl” March 12, 1990 march for the Americans with Disabilities Act.

A title text: “Disability Rights Laws”

A section text: “Overview of eight key disability laws, focusing on rights, communication access, accommodations, and practical steps Deaf and Hard‑of‑Hearing people can use to prevent barriers.”

There is a section of four lines.

In the first line and next to a calendar icon is a text “Friday, October 2, 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 “8651 Anderson Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76120”

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.”

08/18/2026

Communication access should be available when you need it, and Spectrum makes that possible.

Spectrum Disability has announced its virtual ASL service in select stores in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Spectrum brought what Eric Patterson, DAC’s Director of Interpreting and staff Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI), describes as “instant access” for our Deaf and Hard of Hearing community.

We are also grateful to Spectrum for a $5,000 partnership contribution to our community. This support allows DAC to continue providing essential nonprofit programs and services across North Texas.

We are proud to introduce Patty Ávila and Topher Ávila, PhD, as two of the featured presenters for our 50th Anniversary ...
08/17/2026

We are proud to introduce Patty Ávila and Topher Ávila, PhD, as two of the featured presenters for our 50th Anniversary Gala! 🎉

Patty Ávila is a proud Latina Deaf mom who raised her three Deaf children, Topher, John, and Kimberly. All three of her children went on to graduate from high school and college, becoming first-generation graduates. Patty enjoys growing her home garden, taking long walks, going to church, and cooking traditional recipes. Fun fact: her LSM/ASL Deaf familia is one of many Deaf families in the Dallas-Fort Worth area!

Topher Ávila, PhD, is a Comprehensively Certified Deaf Interpreter (CCDI), filmmaker, author, and curriculum developer. Topher was part of DAC's youth program in late 1990s and early 2000s. Topher’s professional career began right here at DAC, where he worked in the Interpreting Department in 2015-2017. Topher’s work centers Kimberlé Crenshaw’s intersectionality framework as well as multilingualism through language access and storytelling.

Patty and Topher built their own paths alongside DAC’s long-standing investment in advocacy, communication access, and empowerment for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people across North Texas.

Our goal is to raise $100,000 to sustain the essential nonprofit services and programs that has 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.

Make an impact here: 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 with two rows of text that reads: “PATTY ÁVILA & DR. TOPHER ÁVILA” and "FEATURED PRESENTER."

In the center is a photo of Patty and Topher (who is wearing a doctoral graduation gown) smiling with a dark blue-light blue gradient background.

Below the headshot is a row of texts that read “JOIN US IN CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF ACTION” and “FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2026 “

08/13/2026

☕️ Come and join us for a !

Valerie Barker, one of our Access Specialists, will lead a conversation about the gap between legal rights and real-world access. Come and learn why communication barriers can still happen even when ADA protections exist, and ways Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing people can advocate for meaningful access.

🗓️ Friday, August 21, 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]



—VIDEO ACCESSIBILITY
The video opens with Valerie, one of DAC’s Access Specialists. The background shows the inside of a coffee shop but blurred.

Valerie signs to the camera: “Hi! I’m Valerie, and I’m one of the Access Specialists here at DAC.

If you’re Deaf or Hard of Hearing, you may notice a gap between our legal Rights and Real-World Access, right?

We really do not have a lot of access, even though we have legal rights to access.

DAC is hosting a Deaf coffee chat on Friday, August 21st at 7:00PM - 8:00PM. And we will talk about why we, DHH people, still face communication barriers despite strong ADA rights, and how we can advocate for more real‑world access.

See you here!”

Valerie concludes. The video cuts to the DAC 50 logo with a gray background full of bright sparkles.

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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