DCARA Offices Are Currently Open By Appointment Only.
DCARA Front Desk
510.343.6670 (VP/VOICE) | info@dcara.org
Interpreting Services | 510.722.7004
CAPE Hotline | 707.595.2005
Youth and Family Services
DCARA offers programs for parents, both hearing and Deaf, of Deaf/Hard of Hearing or Children of Deaf Adults (CODA) children including services addressing linguisitc and communication needs of the child and family. Programs include Deaf Mentor Program, Club Saturday family gatherings, Family Advocacy, and IEP/IFSP Advocacy.
Advocacy Services
DCARA provides communication access assistance, independent living skills, employment services, peer counseling, information & referral, advocacy services and community education that empower Deaf* people to live independent and productive lives, with full access to the rights, privileges, and opportunities available to the general public.
Employment Services
In partnership with the State of California's Employment Development Department, DCARA provides Deaf/HH job seekers the information, resources, and tools to seek and maintain employment. Our Employment Specialists also work closely with state agencies as well as employers to ensure that our clients are successfully employed.
Community Education Program
DCARA offers training classes and programs such as U.S. Citizenship Education, Driver's Education, Parenting Education, topic-based workshop series and Job & Literacy Program (in partnership with the Department of Rehabilitation.) . Training will include literacy and communication skills for community integration, employment, basic independent living skills.
Interpreting Services
Sign Language interpreters for deaf people in all kinds of the environment to be able to communicate with everybody. Top-notch quality interpreters with efficient processing service. We also provide other communication accommodations such as Deaf Interpreters (CDI/DI) and any other special accommodations upon request by contacting us.
If you live within Bay Area and northwestern coast of California and are interested in receiving news and announcements, sign up for DCARA news.
Contact us at:
510-343-6670 (VP/VOICE)
info@dcara.org (EMAIL)
Deaf Counseling Advocacy & Referral Agency DCARA
10 hours ago
Small Businesses keep our economy going across CA and the country. Get out during peak hours to unplug and support your local small business! #KeepItGolden
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Deaf Counseling Advocacy & Referral Agency DCARA
10 hours ago
Whoo, 3 days left to go!!
#GivingTuesday starts on November 30. Share this video and let others know you'll be supporting DCARA.
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Deaf Counseling Advocacy & Referral Agency DCARA
1 day ago
4 days left! Can't wait!
#GivingTuesday starts on November 30. Share this video and let others know you'll be supporting DCARA.
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Deaf Counseling Advocacy & Referral Agency DCARA
2 days ago
Saving money on Black Friday is a given. But did you know, you can also save money on your energy bills just by shifting your energy use outside of 4-9pm? Learn more: www.energyupgradeca.org/time-of-use
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Deaf Counseling Advocacy & Referral Agency DCARA
2 days ago
The countdown begins! 5 days left until Giving Tuesday! Get ready to support DCARA!
#GivingTuesday starts on November 30. Share this video and let others know you'll be supporting DCARA.
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