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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.
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DCARA and DeafHope invites you to join our webinar series about Abuse of Power: Domestic Violence and Privilege in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Watch part one in the series: "Abuse of Power: Domestic Violence and Privilege" live here!
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i think local government might be where we feel the greatest impact to our daily lives.
Can you explain this. This is interesting thing that people are talking about . During the vote someone have the power to throw out mailing vote or computer clinch that cause the change to vote. I am concern my vote count, but the one of the person who have the power make the vote win. This has happen few election long ago . How can we trust those who handle the vote to sent letter to mailbox or vote from using computer .
hi
pay attention to the political environment all the time, not just during election seasons. you not only make yourself aware of the nature of the politician, but you learn how decisions effect our environment over time. then, when ideas are presented, you're able to look beyond the surface to foresee potential future impact and make more informed decisions
Love all information being shared from each of you all. Learning lot more today.
excellent analogy with the house
Great question ! Reza!
Yes! Exactly. Great tips for everyone to think about when voting.
wonderful conversation
Good job you all!!!
Hi. Am watching....
*Hands waving* to DCARA Board VP, staff and guests!
Hi everyone!! Welcome to our live event and thanks for joining us!
Most of it is on the on the book to read but I wish they had a video explaining each topic to what they mean in sign language would be nice to have
If you have any questions feel free to type them here.
Please VOTE!!!
Question: Can you explain this. This is interesting thing that people are talking about . During the vote someone have the power to throw out mailing vote or computer clinch that cause the change to vote. I am concern my vote count, but the one of the person who have the power make the vote win. This has happen few election long ago . How can we trust those who handle the vote to sent letter to mailbox or vote from using computer .
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Join Us for #WhyWeVote Live Event | October 17, 2020
For more information: dcara.org/whywevote
[Video Desc: Vlog featuring Danielle Silk, a white DeafDisabled queer Ashkenazi Jewish femme with brown hair pulled into a bun. She is wearing green plastic glasses, dangly silver teardrop earrings and a black v-neck dress with a black 3/4 length cardigan. Behind here is a a large abstract purple painting being used to block light and two framed prints.]
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Hello! We’re nearing a crucially important election in the U.S.Election results will have a far-reaching impact on youth, families, and children.
Here at DCARA we strongly support youth voting rights including your right to accurate information and full participation in the political process.Here at DCARA we are deeply honored to host a Deaf youth-led event, “#WhyWeVote”.
The event will be a discussion between two groups: A group of Deaf adult leaders, activists, and artists and and Deaf youth leaders from here in Northern California.The first group includes: Melissa Draganac-Hawk, President of NAD, Zahna Simon, a professional dancer, choreographer with strong academic and professional background in science, and finally we have Nicholas Sanchez, voting rights activist. In our second group will have two phenomenal youth leaders from here in California: Reza J. Mosher, representing California School for the Deaf, Fremont, and Jennifer Homberg, representing Ohlone College. The event will be Saturday, October 17th, from 3:30-5 PM Pacific Time.
You can watch in one of two ways: YouTube or Facebook Live. I sincerely hope you can make it. If you have Deaf youth in your life please encourage them to come and encourage them to vote.#WhyWeVote.
Seriously?! Seriously! Guess what I just found out?! We have one final Deaf leader joining us tomorrow: Joseph Lewis, Election Correspondent for the Daily Moth! See you tomorrow!
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