Deaf Action Center - DAC

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What do you do when you're not getting communication access in healthcare and/or daily services?Join one of our Access S...
09/06/2026

What do you do when you're not getting communication access in healthcare and/or daily services?

Join one of our Access Specialists, Valerie’s ADA Talks, an interactive presentation designed for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing seniors to learn more about communication rights protected under the ADA. We will have an opportunity to practice real-life self-advocacy in healthcare and everyday services.

🗓️ Friday, September 18, 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 banner showing a photo of two elder people smiling and in middle of a conversation.

A title text: “ADA Talks.”

A section text: “Empowering Deaf and Hard‑of‑Hearing seniors to understand ADA communication rights and practice real‑life self‑advocacy through hands‑on activities that build confidence in healthcare and daily services.”

There is a section of four lines.

In the first line and next to a calendar icon is a text “Friday, September 18, 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, 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.”

In observance of Labor Day, our office will be closed on Monday, September 7th. We will resume regular office hours on T...
09/05/2026

In observance of Labor Day, our office will be closed on Monday, September 7th. We will resume regular office hours on Tuesday, September 8th.

We wish you all a safe holiday weekend!

—IMAGE DESCRIPTION: A vertical rectangular graphic with a photo background showing a construction hat and tools on a wooden texture.

In the top center is the DAC logo. Below this, the text reads: “Our office is closed on Monday, Sept. 7th. Our usual office hours will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 8th. Happy Labor Day!”

09/04/2026

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]



—VIDEO ACCESSIBILITY:
The video opens with Valerie, one of DAC’s Access Specialists, at the front desk with the DAC logo behind her.

Valerie narrates, “Hey! Name eight key disability laws. You have 5 seconds.”

The camera zooms onto Valerie as she counts down: “1…. 2.... 3.... 4.... 5.... Ha!”

The camera zooms out and Valerie continues narrating, “Hi! I’m Valerie Barker, and I’m one of the Access Specialists here at DAC.

There’s a new location I’m going to but where will it be...?

Fort Worth! Yes, this will be Friday, October 2nd at 7:00PM - 8:00PM.

I will provide a community presentation on Disability Rights Laws as well as an overview of eight key disability laws, focusing on communication access, rights, and accommodations.

The address is 8651 Anderson Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76120. See you there!”

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

Early Bird Registration for our   has been extended through September 15! 🎟️ If you’ve already bought your ticket, we tr...
09/02/2026

Early Bird Registration for our has been extended through September 15! 🎟️

If you’ve already bought your ticket, we tremendously thank you for investing in and celebrating our community with us.

If you haven’t bought your ticket yet, what are you waiting for?! 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.

Make your 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.

Below the logo is four rows of text that read: “EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION EXTENDED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 15.”

Below the rows of text is the Dallas downtown skyline.

09/01/2026

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]



—VIDEO ACCESSIBILITY
The video opens with Dekisha (one of DAC’s Access Specialists) at the front desk with the DAC logo behind her.

Dekisha narrates, “Hello, I’m Dekisha. I’m one of the two Access Specialists at Deaf Action Center.

We’re hosting a community event on Friday, September 11th at 5pm-6pm to celebrate Deaf Awareness Month!

Come and join us in learn how ADA Titles III and IV advance accessibility through evolving accommodations, inclusive language, and innovative technology, ensuring equal access for everyone.

See you here! Happy Deaf Awareness Month.”

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

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.

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

Telephone

+12145210407

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