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Interpreting Services | 510.722.7004
Disaster Response Services | 707.595.2005
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) – Latest Updates
DCARA is closely monitoring the situation and updates from the local and state health officials in the 14 counties that we serve.
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
5 days ago
DCARA has an announcement to share with the community.
DCARA is closed
Monday, January 18, 2021
in observance of Martin Luther King Jr Day
Regular services resume on Tuesday, January 19
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Deaf Counseling Advocacy & Referral Agency DCARA was live.
1 week ago
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Great meeting and thank you for all that you do!
All essential workers can now get the vaccine in Santa Clara county. I got one today as someone who does in-home visits
Cindy Chadd Murray
Hello, great seeing you all of you!
But you all are fake Board members, how possible is it?
I’m not hearing impaired. I can hear
Mmmm.....wow....deeply heartfelt within a truly passion to come together as a team in this magnificent example to be seen & to be heard by many eyes of every community, wow!!! In especially to see your powerful remarks and messages, I just smile all the way in replaying of this video to watch. Such awe to watch and to be inspired within in bringing close up experiences of every reflection on this live publicly ---- that is what mostly I do not always often to see on media by television until to see this one is just what needs to show as an eye opening....thank you all for making this happen to bring in because this example is must to be witnessed the living proof of accomplishments no matter what or how. You all rocks!!!✊🏾 Liann Osborne your lovely look reminds me so much of Susan Taylor the former editor of ESSENCE 😍
Hello and thanks for stopping by!
If you have any questions, please leave a comment and it will be shared with the board. Thanks for joining us tonight!
Joining in solidarity with Raymond, Liann, and the rest of this board <3 Thank you for keeping our community at the core of your work.
Thank you all for your hard work and service for the community. Your caring support really shows
thank you to Daniel S. for handling the budget and all that planning to DCARA.
Beautiful board meeting!
Thank you for all you do to bring positive changes to DCARA. We cherish and appreciate your efforts! ❤️❤️❤️
Aw! Powerful message. Thank you.
I want to say thank you to DCARA staff and current Board for their patience by keeping the organization running while in difficult situation and times.
beautiful team : )
Can I join
Interested in working at DCARA? Check our opportunities at dcara.org/careers/
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Deaf Counseling Advocacy & Referral Agency DCARA
1 week ago
📢 DCARA is offering American Sign Language Classes online starting in February 2021.
Register a spot in our upcoming classes starting on February 9, 2021
Deadline Extended to 2/2/21
The cost of taking the ASL class:
Class: $130
Book: $85 (includes a DVD)
give.classy.org/dcara_aslclass
For more information or questions, contact: asl@dcara.org
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American Sign Language Classes 2021
February 9, 2021 | Tuesdays | 6 - 8 pm PST
PRICES
Class: $130
Book: $85 (includes a DVD)
Deadline Extended:
Register by 2/2/21
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Deaf Counseling Advocacy & Referral Agency DCARA
2 weeks ago
📢 Join us for upcoming DCARA Board Meeting on January 12, 2021 at 6 pm PST.
For more information visit dcara.org or contact secretary@dcara.org.
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Happy New Year! My name is Diedre Tanenberg, Board Secretary. I am here to inform you of the upcoming General Board Meeting. Scheduled for Tuesday, January 12 from 6:00 pm to 7 pm PST. Where? Zoom conference streaming Live on Facebook via DCARA's Facebook page. Thank you! Stay safe, and be well!] ... See MoreSee Less
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Deaf Counseling Advocacy & Referral Agency DCARA
2 weeks ago
[COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT] Happy New Year! Join us on Facebook Live for a live-streamed DCARA Board meeting on Tuesday, January 12 at 6:00 pm PST.
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