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Deaf Action Center is pleased to offer the following educational programs, classes and services:
Financial Literacy: Delivering Education About Finances (DEAF)
This course if funded through a grant from Citigroup Foundation, and is designed to teach students the basic rights of consumers in various forms of consumer transactions. specific topics covered include the bank-customer relationship and the legal rights of banking customers, the legal issues surrounding credit and debit cards, predatory lending such as payday loans, rent-to-own, title loans, furniture store scams, yo-yo car sales, and other high-rate consumer credit. it also covers identity theft, credit reporting and scoring, mortgage lending, investing and compounding, and retirement planning. It is designed to help students become more educated about consumer credit, savings, investing and overall financial health. This course is taught in American Sign Language. To find out more about this course e-mail: financialliteracy@deafactioncentertexas.org
American Sign Language Classes
An introduction to American Sign Language as it is used within the deaf culture. Instruction in the basic structure of the language and development of its use. Skill development practice, production and comprehension. Introduction to the history of deaf culture and the language. Includes finger spelling and numbers. Develops conversional ability, culturally appropriate behaviors and exposes students to ASL grammar.
ASL Classes for 2009 - 2010 taught by Linda Fenske, can be found on the Home Page of this website. The cost for a six-week course is $50.00, paid in total at the first class, and non-refundable. There is a minimum of seven people per class. Should less than seven people be enrolled at the class start date, these people will be included in another class. The level of classes offered is Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced ASL.
ASL Classes are held at the Deaf Action Center, 3115 Crestview Drive, Dallas, TX 75235. For more information email: Frontdesk@deafactioncentertexas.org
American Sign Language for ESL/English as a Second Language
This is an introductory course intended for students with little or no knowledge of american Sign Language and/or English. Its aim is to present essential vocabulary and grammar, and to develop the pronunciation, reading and writing skills necessary for basic communication and comprehension in English and American Sign Language. Customs and insights are also presented on Deaf Culture and U.S. Culture. For more information on these classes e-mail: ils@deafactioncentertexas.org
Youth Development Tutoring
After school tutoring is an option available to deaf and hard of hearing students and families who strive for academic achievement in math, Reading, and English Grammar. We have a trained, highly skilled, certified education professional who travels to various Dallas County High Schools to provide tutoring, as well as motivating and supporting students who may be at-risk or want to enhance their educational opportunities. These services are also advantageous for families who have limited time, but want to promote their children's educational advancement.
In addition to the main core classes, we also offer:
Life Sills Training Sessions: which explain time management, budgeting, goal setting and a variety of topics that enlighten young adults with regard to life planning.
Character Development Sessions: Which help develop a positive self-image, social skills and respect for others through team building activities.
These Services are available Monday through Friday, and can be negotiated if additional time is needed. For more information please e-mail: education@deafactioncentertexas.org .
GED Preparation - Basic Skills Courses for GED
Basic Language Skills - Explores basic reading/writing strategies using American Sign Language, development of sight vocabulary and collaborative use of materials in themes relevant to students' lives.
Basic Reading Skills - Analyzes literature to improve comprehension and organizational patterns. Includes summarizing and responding to reading
Basic Science - Presents physical, life and earth sciences; students learn and use critical thinking sills necessary for success in practical problem solving on the GED exam.
Basic Math - Focuses on understanding the concepts and types of applied problems found on the GED Math exam, including subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals and fractions.
Basic Social Studies - Presents history, political science, geography and economics using critical thinking skills necessary for success in practical problem solving on GED exam.
For more information about our GED Preparation program please e-mail: education@deafactioncentertexas.org .
Life Skills Training
This is a ten-week course that consists of issues that directly apply to the student's current lifestyle. It deals with Life management issues, such as advanced nutrition, food selection, the prevention of food borne illness and cooking safety and sanitation. Students will also learn about goal setting, problem solving and decision-making. The concepts studied will emphasize the role of personal responsibility in all types of decision-making. For more information, email: ils@deafactioncentertexas.org
Hearing Loss in Action: Beyond the Clinical Diagnosis
This six-week workshop studies the physiological, psychosocial and cognitive aspects of hearing loss. Participants are encouraged to utilize their personal experiences, as they learn coping mechanisms to address their hearing loss in real-life situations. In addition, cutting-edge technology and assistive devices for the hard of hearing are also covered in-depth. For more information please e-mail hoh@deafactioncentertexas.org
Vocational Adjustment Training
From high school to high skills! Improve your communication skills work ethic, grooming and daily planning to better prepare you for your desired vocation. For more information, email: education@deafactioncentertexas.org
Communication Technology
Better communication is yours! Learn how to use TTY/TDD, Telephone and Internet Relay Services, Videophone Relay Services, pagers, such as SideKick, Text Messaging, Instant Messaging (IM), Chat room and other communication Technologies. For more information, email: education@deafactioncentertexas.org
Computer Skills Training
Computers have become part of our everyday life, and knowledge of computers is nearly a requirement to function in our world today. Don't be left behind! If you are searching for a job, a Senior Citizen or just need some helpful hints, our training will teach you the basics of computer and how to perform a variety of tasks:
Keyboard comprehension
Logging on and off
Creating and printing letters, documents, resumes and envelopes
Saving, retrieving and deleting files
Sending and receiving emails
Attaching documents and photos to your email
Searching the Web.
For more information, email: ils@deafactioncentertexas.org
Baby Sign Language 101
Baby 'signing' is a guide for early language development. By teaching your baby to sign, you have the advantage of communicating with your child before they can speak. By far, the most common misconception is that by encouraging babies to use 'signs', it will discourage them from learning to talk. This isn't true. Just as babies learn to crawl before they can walk, 'signs' give babies a developmentally appropriate way to communicate before they can talk. Once children learn to walk, they no longer crawl. By using symbols to label objects, express needs and describe feelings, you create a mental framework which makes it easy to incorporate words as soon as your baby's vocal cords are developed enough to use them. For more information, email education@deafactioncentertexas.org
Sign Language for Families with Special Needs
Sign Language is most commonly used to communicate with people who have hearing loss, but it can also be a valuable communication tool for people with various/other disabilities. For instance, some nonconforming behaviors associated with children with Autism and down Syndrome are often the result of the child's inability to communicate with others. 'Signs', especially those expressing personal needs or wants, help alleviate the frustrations the individual is feeling. Often these individuals are more motivated to learn 'signs' than verbal communication. Programs and 'signs' are designed with each family's specific need in mind. For more information email is: education@deafactioncentertexas.org
Driver's Education Training
This course provides a thorough knowledge of the rules and regulations for obtaining and maintaining a Texas Driver's License. A breakdown of the Texas Driver's Handbook emphasizes the responsibility of the individual driver for traffic safety, and to avoid penalties, is comprehensively reviewed. This includes:
Fees/Requirements for Testing
License to Drive
Vehicle Inspection & Registration
Signs & Signals
Safety hazards & Safety Tips
Fines/Penalties
*Classes are limited in size for individualized instruction, personal interaction and for a full understanding of detailed course material. For more information email: education@deafactioncentertexas.org
Helpful Education Links:
Texas Parent to Parent - http://www.txp2p.org/ Provides helpful information for parents of students with disabilities.
Texas Association to Parents and Educators for the Deaf - http://www.taped.org Texas Deaf Education Organization.
Provides information from the Texas Education Agency on Deaf Services: http://www.tea.state.tx.us/deaf/
Provides places in your area to socialize with other D/HH and learn sign: http://www.deafchatcoffee.com
Provides information on various deaf events in Texas: http://www.deafnetwork.com
Texas Woman's University: http://www.twu.edu
University of North Texas: http://www.unt.edu
Dallas County Community Colleges: http://dcccd.edu (Brookhaven- Farmers Branch, Cedar Valley - Lancaster, Eastfield - Mesquite, El Centro - Downtown Dallas, Mountain View - Dallas, North Lake - Irving, Richland - Dallas)
Collin County Community Colleges: http://www.ccccd.edu (Central Park - McKinney, Courtyard Center - Plano, Preston Ridge - Frisco, Spring Creek - Plano, Allen, Highere Education Center at Rockwall)
University of Texas at Dallas: http://www.utd.edu
Texas Christian University: http://www.tcu.edu
Southern Methodist University: http://www.smu.edu
Baylor University: http://www.baylor.edu
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