The Deaf Action Center serves people who are deaf and hard
of hearing with a comprehensive range of services.
People of all ages participate at different levels in a
variety of programs that combine commitment, caring, competence
and communication in a special blend, fostering success
in personal, social and professional growth. Our mission
is the elimination of barriers to persons who are deaf or
hard of hearing.
Do you need an interpreter?
The Deaf Action Center offers 24/7 interpreting services. To request an interpreter, please email: interpretingdept@yahoo.com or please click on the follow link to find our interpreting request form. All you have to do is fill out the form, print it, and fax the form to our interpreting department at 214-521-3658. You will be notified about your request.
Communication & Interpreting
Thank you for choosing the Deaf Action Center for your interpreting needs. Your support will help us continue providing the much needed services to the deaf and hard of hearing community.
DACVRS - Video Relay Service
is a new service that is all about providing you with the best possible relay. It is Fast and Easy.
- DACVRS.TV - Video Relay Service: With DACVRS, you can call any hearing person - and any hearing person can call you.
- VCO.DACVRS.TV - Voice Carry Over: Voice Carry-Over (VCO) is a service for deaf and hard of hearing persons who prefer to speak directly to the hearing caller while viewing the video interpreter.
- SPANISH.DACVRS.TV: Communicate with a hearing Spanish speaker. With Spanish VRS a video interpreter will translate between sign and spoken Spanish
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SENIOR SUMMER AT DAC
For those of you 55 and older, Deaf Action Center invites you to visit our Senior Citizen Center, and join us as we celebrate summer, 2009!
Open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., (closed on holidays) DAC's Senior Citizen Center provides a daily well-balanced lunch, where Seniors can gather, fellowship over a meal and participate in the day's activities.
Transportation is provided. For pick-up to the Center, Seniors must call a day in advance to schedule their ride.
Call: 214-521-0407, and ask for Henry.
Don't Miss the Fun!
Call Today!
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UPCOMING EVENTS |
2009 Teen Leadership Summit for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Girls
Wednesday, May 13, 2009!
ASL Class Schedule 2008 -2009: Instructor: Linda Fenske. Beginning, Intermediate & Advanced level six-weeks courses are slated to begin on the following dates:
All classes will be held at the Deaf Action Center, 3115 Crestview Drive, Dallas, TX 75235 For more information on the ASL classes please email: Frontdesk@deafactioncentertexas.org.
For more information about our Educational Programs, click Community Education
For more information about our many services, click Services
Please find helpful links at the end of these pages.
Click Advocacy for Deafness Links
Click Hard of Hearing for Hard of Hearing Links
5 Keys to: Proactive living with Hearing Loss Workshops
Presented by Esther Kelly - Hearing Loss Resourse Specialist Program:
- May 14, 2009 - 8:15 am - 4:00 pm Place: Christus St. Michael Health Service, 2600 St. Michael Drive, Texarkana, TX 75701
For more information on the workshops email: ekelly@deafactioncentertexa.org
Click Community Education for Education Links
Order Today!
Limited Time Special Pricing: New 6-Program, 2-DVD Series
"Solutions for People with Hearing Loss In Career & Education Enviornments" by Esther Kelly - Hearing Loss Resource Specialist
Click: More Information
"Many People have a wrong idea of what constitutes true happiness. It is not attained through self-gratification, but through fidelity to a worthy purpose."
Helen Keller |
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