DCARA Offices Are Currently Open By Appointment Only. DCARA HQ Now Accepting Walk In ONLY on Tuesdays & Thursdays.
DCARA Front Desk
510.343.6670 (VP/VOICE) | info@dcara.org

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.

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
4 hours ago
🚨 REGISTRATION DEADLINE 🚨
Registration deadline is approaching!
RSVP by October 4, 2023: www.dcara.org/It-Takes-A-Village
#DCARA1962 #DeafCommunity #youthfamilyservices #parentsofdeafchildren
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¡Se acerca el plazo de inscripción!
Confirme su asistencia antes del 4 de Octubre de 2023: www.dcara.org/It-Takes-A-Village ... See MoreSee Less
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Deaf Counseling Advocacy & Referral Agency DCARA
3 days ago
🚨 TICKET ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨
Buy a ticket at www.dcara.org/60Plus1Ticket
#60Plus1Celebration #DCARA1962 #DeafCommunity
[TRANSCRIPT BEGINS]
Jessica (A Latina is wearing an olive green button up sweater and eyeglasses with long brown hair down. Behind her is a charcoal black wall.):
“Hey hey hey!”
Alise Harding (A black woman with short bun and dark brown curly hair. She is wearing a mauve long sleeve top with three buttons and brown gold earrings. Signing in the front of a gray frame and white background):
“Guess What!?”
Kata (A white woman with gray/white hair and black glasses and black hoop earrings. She is wearing black short sleeve top. Behind her is a navy background): “Look!”
[Title card: A sign “$105.79” and “Ticket sales end on October 19, 2023!”]
Roberta (A white woman with short brown hair and brown circles earrings. She is wearing a dark blue/purple long sleeve shirt. Signing in front of white background.):
“Tru Biz?!”
Rebecca (A white woman with wavy brown hair half up half down. She is wearing a DCARA charcoal grey shirt and is standing in front of a black background.):
“No way!”
Christina (Keena) (A white woman with long brown hair is wearing a tan/black/white sweater and eyeglasses. Behind her is a dark color screen wall) : “See you at 60+1 Celebration!”
[A banner comes in that reads “Grab your ticket now. www.dcara.org/60Plus1Ticket. ENDS ON OCTOBER 19!”]
[A New Hope logo]
[TRANSCRIPT ENDS]
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(Español)
🚨 ANUNCIO DE ENTRADAS 🚨
[COMIENZA LA TRANSCRIPCIÓN]
Jessica (una latina lleva un suéter verde oliva con botones y anteojos con el cabello largo y castaño suelto. Detrás de ella hay una pared de color negro carbón):
"¡Hey hey hey!"
Alise Harding (Una mujer negra con moño corto y cabello rizado castaño oscuro. Lleva una blusa malva de manga larga con tres botones y aretes dorados marrones. Haciendo señas frente a un marco gris y fondo blanco):
"¿¡Adivina qué!?"
Kata (Una mujer blanca con cabello gris/blanco y lentes negros y aros negros. Lleva una blusa negra de manga corta. Detrás de ella hay un fondo azul marino): “¡Mira!”
[Tarjeta de título: un cartel “$105,79” y “¡La venta de entradas finaliza el 19 de Octubre de 2023!”]
Roberta (una mujer blanca con cabello castaño corto y aretes de círculos marrones. Lleva una camisa de manga larga azul oscuro/morada. Haciendo señas frente a un fondo blanco):
“¡¿Tru Biz?!”
Rebecca (una mujer blanca con cabello castaño ondulado mitad arriba mitad abajo. Lleva una camisa DCARA gris carbón y está parada frente a un fondo negro):
"¡De ninguna manera!"
Christina (Keena) (Una mujer blanca con cabello largo y castaño lleva un suéter color canela/negro/blanco y anteojos. Detrás de ella hay una pared con pantalla de color oscuro): “¡Nos vemos en la celebración 60+1!”
[Aparece un cartel que dice “Consigue tu entrada ahora. www.dcara.org/60Plus1Ticket . ¡TERMINA EL 19 DE OCTUBRE!”]
[Logotipo de Una Nueva Esperanza]
[TERMINA LA TRANSCRIPCIÓN ... See MoreSee Less
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Deaf Counseling Advocacy & Referral Agency DCARA
3 days ago
Happy Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month!
Join us in celebrating National Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month by honoring our Deaf Hispanic/Latinx community and recognizing the cultures, histories, and contributions of various countries!
#HispanicLatinxHeritageMonth #DeafCommunity #DCARA1962
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¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana/Latina!
¡Únase a nosotros para celebrar el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana/Latina honrando a nuestra comunidad hispana/latina sorda y reconociendo las culturas, historias y contribuciones de varios países! ... See MoreSee Less
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Deaf Counseling Advocacy & Referral Agency DCARA
3 days ago
Mark your calendar! 3rd Annual Love & Literacy is coming on March 9, 2024! ... See MoreSee Less
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Deaf Counseling Advocacy & Referral Agency DCARA
7 days ago
5️⃣ days left until Early Bird ticket ends on September 30.
Grab your ticket now while it’s on sale!
🎟️ www.DCARA.org/60Plus1Ticket 🎟️
#DCARA1962 #CelebrationWithUs #DeafCommunity #60Plus1Celebration
(Espańol)
Quedan 7 días para que finalice el boleto Early Bird el 30 de Septiembre.
¡Consigue you entrada ahora que está a la venta!
🎟️ www.DCARA.org/60Plus1Ticket 🎟️ ... See MoreSee Less
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