Deaf Counseling Advocacy & Referral Agency DCARA

Deaf Counseling Advocacy & Referral Agency DCARA DCARA advocates for human connection and human rights through language and communication equality.

DCARA was established in 1962 by a group of deaf leaders in Berkeley. It is the oldest deaf-controlled agency in the nation and serves as a role model for other deaf service agencies. In 1978 , DCARA was part of a demonstration project to determine if deaf services are more effectively provided by deaf staffed and controlled agencies. The answer was a resounding “Yes.” From its grass roots origin

, DCARA has become the largest deaf service agency in Northern California, and has serviced the community from 15 sites in the coastal area from Santa Cruz, to the San Francisco Bay area, to the Oregon border.

09/04/2026

Meet our Community Empowerment Specialist, DJ Bakri!

Welcome to the DCARA team, DJ!



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¡Conozca a nuestro Especialista en Empoderamiento Comunitario, DJ Bakri!

¡Bienvenido al equipo DCARA, DJ!

[DCARA SPECIAL BOARD MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT]Come and join our DCARA Special Board Meeting on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 o...
09/04/2026

[DCARA SPECIAL BOARD MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT]

Come and join our DCARA Special Board Meeting on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 on Facebook Live.

When: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Time: 6PM - 8PM PST
Where: Facebook Live www.facebook.com/DCARA1962



Image description: A flyer with black, teal, orange abstract background displays a white block in the center with a DCARA logo at the top and orange/teal/black text that reads
“DCARA Special Board Meeting
Tuesday
Sept 22, 2026
6PM - 8PM PST
Join Us on Facebook Live
Contact: [email protected]”

09/02/2026

Join Youth & Family Services for the Back to School Family Bash on Saturday, September 26 from 11AM to 2PM at Kennedy Park in Hayward!

Enjoy free backpacks and school supplies (while supplies last), interactive family activities, ASL learning, local community resources and delicious snacks!

Come connect, have fun, and get ready for the school year!

Date: September 26, 2026
Time: 11AM - 2PM
Location: Kennedy Park, Picnic Site #7
19501 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward, CA 94541



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¡Únase a Servicios para Jóvenes y Familias para la Fiesta Familiar de Regreso a la Escuela el Sábado 26 de Septiembre de 11 am a 2 pm en Kennedy Park en Hayward!

¡Disfrute de mochilas y útiles escolares gratuitos (hasta agotar existencias), actividades familiares interactivas, aprendizaje de ASL, recursos de la comunidad local y deliciosos refrigerios!

¡Ven a conectarte, divertirte y prepararte para el año escolar!

Fecha: 26 de Septiembre de 2026
Hora: 11 am - 2 pm
Ubicación: Kennedy Park, Picnic Sitio #7
19501 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward, CA 94541

Join Youth & Family Services for a fun afternoon as we welcome the new school year together!The Back to School Family Ba...
09/01/2026

Join Youth & Family Services for a fun afternoon as we welcome the new school year together!

The Back to School Family Bash is a free event for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, and DeafDisabled children and youth and their families.

Enjoy free backpacks and school supplies (while supplies last), interactive family activities, ASL learning, local community resources and delicious snacks!

Date: September 26, 2026
Time: 11AM - 2PM
Location: Kennedy Park, Picnic Site #7
19501 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward, CA 94541



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¡Únase a Servicios para Jóvenes y Familias para una tarde divertida mientras damos la bienvenida juntos al nuevo año escolar!

La Fiesta Familiar de Regreso a la Escuela es un evento gratuito para niños y jóvenes sordos, con problemas de audición, sordos ciegos y sordos discapacitados y sus familias.

¡Disfrute de mochilas y útiles escolares gratuitos (hasta agotar existencias), actividades familiares interactivas, aprendizaje de ASL, recursos de la comunidad local y deliciosos refrigerios!

Fecha: 26 de Septiembre de 2026
Hora: 11 am - 2 pm
Ubicación: Kennedy Park, Picnic Site #7
19501 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward, CA 94541

09/01/2026

Exciting News!

Our Service Coordinator, Andre, will be there at the Santa Rosa office next week!

When:
Tuesday, September 8 | 10am to 5pm (closed for lunch from 1pm to 2pm)
Wednesday, September 9 | 9am to 4pm (closed for lunch from 12pm to 1pm)

Office Location:
330 College Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95401

If you have any questions, please reach out to DCARA’s front desk: [email protected] or VP (510) 343-6670



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¡Noticias emocionantes!

¡Nuestro Coordinador de Servicio, Andre, estará en la oficina de Santa Rosa la próxima semana!

Cuando:
Martes, 8 de Septiembre | De 10 am a 5 pm (cerrado para el almuerzo de 1 pm a 2 pm)
Miércoles, 9 de Septiembre | De 9 am a 4 pm (cerrado para el almuerzo de 12 pm a 1 pm)

Ubicación de la oficina:
330 College Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95401

Si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con la recepción de DCARA: [email protected] o Videollamada al (510) 343-6670

DCARA has an announcement to share with the community.DCARA Offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026.Regular ...
08/31/2026

DCARA has an announcement to share with the community.

DCARA Offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026.
Regular services resume on Tuesday, September 8.



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A white flyer with a red border displays the DCARA logo at the top. Text reads: “DCARA is closed. Monday, September 7, 2026. Regular services resume on Tuesday, September 8.” A banner graphic of labor equipments and tools appears beneath the text. At the bottom, the contact details are shown: “[email protected] | 510-343-6670.”

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DCARA tiene un anuncio para compartir con la comunidad.

Las oficinas de DCARA estarán cerradas el Lunes 7 de Septiembre de 2026.
Los servicios regulares se reanudan el Martes 8 de Septiembre.

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Un volante blanco con un borde rojo muestra el logotipo de DCARA en la parte superior. El texto dice: "DCARA está cerrado. Lunes 7 de Septiembre de 2026. Los servicios regulares se reanudan el Martes 8 de Septiembre". Debajo del texto aparece un gráfico de banner con equipos y herramientas de mano de obra. En la parte inferior se muestran los datos de contacto: “[email protected] | 510-343-6670”.

08/28/2026

We have job reference tips to share for your future career! Watch the video explained by our Employment Services Manager, Ben.



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¡Tenemos consejos para ayudarte a conseguir referencias laborales y así impulsar tu carrera profesional! Mira el video explicado por Ben, nuestro gerente de servicios de empleo.

Looking for your next opportunity? DCARA is hiring!Be part of a team that empowers and supports the Deaf community.We're...
08/21/2026

Looking for your next opportunity? DCARA is hiring!

Be part of a team that empowers and supports the Deaf community.

We're currently seeking:
- Community Empowerment Specialist
- Family Mentor
- Interpreting Services Specialist

Interested?

Visit dcara.org/careers for more info and to apply!

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A flyer displays a teal background with white block and orange/black/teal text:
“WE ARE HIRING
Positions:
- Community Empowerment Specialist
- Family Mentor
- Interpreting Services Specialist
Apply now at dcara.org/careers”

08/19/2026

A quick comparison between human-written and AI-generated resumes. Employers would like you to be sincere rather than being someone you are not. Many new hires lose jobs quickly once employers learn they cannot deliver what they mentioned in their resume and interview.

Whether you write your resume yourself or use AI to help, make sure it reflects your real skills, experience, and accomplishments. Keep YOU real!



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Una comparación rápida entre currículums escritos por humanos y currículums generados por IA. A los empleadores les gustaría que usted sea sincero en lugar de alguien que no es. Muchos nuevos empleados pierden sus empleos rápidamente una vez que los empleadores se dan cuenta de que no pueden cumplir con lo que mencionaron en su currículum y entrevista.

Ya sea que escriba su currículum usted mismo o utilice la IA como ayuda, asegúrese de que refleje sus habilidades, experiencia y logros reales. ¡Manténte real!

08/19/2026

DCARA Board Meeting | August 18, 2026

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14895 East 14th Street, Suite 200
San Leandro, CA
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