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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.

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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Deaf Counseling Advocacy & Referral Agency DCARA
1 day ago
2021 was a record-breaking year for anti-transgender legislation. 2023 now presents even more anti-transgender hate. It is a difficult path to walk alone. Know that you are enough.
DCARA recognizes and celebrates International Transgender Day of Visibility. We see you. We celebrate you. We stand with you.
#InternationalTransgenderDayofVisibility #TransgenderDay #transgendercommunity #deafcommunity #DCARA1962
[Image description: A flyer with pink, white, and blue gradient background displays text in blue, white and pink, and DCARA logo in the lower-right corner:
March 31, 2023
Celebrating International Transgender Day of Visibility]
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2021 fue un año récord para la legislación anti-transgénero. 2023 ahora presenta aún más odio anti-transgénero. Es un camino difícil para caminar solo. Sepa que usted es suficiente.
DCARA reconoce y celebra el Día Internacional de la Visibilidad Transgénero. Te vemos. Te celebramos. Estamos contigo.
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31 de Marzo de 2023
Celebrando el Día Internacional de la Visibilidad Transgénero] ... See MoreSee Less
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Deaf Counseling Advocacy & Referral Agency DCARA
1 day ago
In honor of Cesar Chavez, we celebrate today his legacy as a civil rights and farm labor leader who fought for better wages and safer working conditions for migrant farm workers.
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En honor a César Chávez, celebramos hoy su legado como líder de derechos civiles y trabajadores agrícolas que luchó por mejores salarios y condiciones de trabajo más seguras para los trabajadores agrícolas migrantes.
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[Descripción de la imagen: Diapositiva n.° 1: un volante con fondo rojo muestra un patrón de colores en la parte superior, una imagen en blanco y negro de César Chávez en el lado derecho y un logotipo de DCARA en la esquina inferior izquierda con texto blanco en el lado izquierdo: “Marcha del Día de César Chávez 31, 2023” Diapositiva n.º 2: un volante con carbón negro muestra una cita en texto amarillo con comillas grandes de color gris claro: "La pelea nunca se trata de uvas o lechuga. Siempre se trata de personas". - Cesar Chavez Hay una lista de recursos de algunas organizaciones Sordas en texto amarillo/blanco con logos: California Manos del Corazón www.camanosdelcorazon.org @californiamanosdelcorazon Council de Manos www.councildemanos.org @councildemanos Deaf Latinos Y Familias Org Deaflatinosyfamilias.org @deaf_lations.org National Hispanic Latino Association of the Deaf www.nhlad.org @nhlad2019]
[Image Description: Slide #1: A flyer with red background displays colorful pattern on the top, a black/white image of Cesar Chavez on the right side and a DCARA logo in the lower-left corner with white text on left side: “Cesar Chavez Day March 31, 2023” Slide #2: A flyer with charcoal black displays a quote in yellow text with light gray big quote marks: The fight is never about grapes or lettuce. It is always about people.” - Cesar Chavez. There is a resources list of a few Deaf organizations in yellow/white text with logos: California Manos del Corazon www.camanosdelcorazon.org @californiamanosdelcorazon Council de Manos www.councildemanos.org @councildemanos Deaf Latinos Y Familias Org Deaflatinosyfamilias.org @deaf_lations.org National Hispanic Latino Association of the Deaf www.nhlad.org @nhlad2019]
Deaf Counseling Advocacy & Referral Agency DCARA
3 days ago
[#DEAFBAY COMMUNITY REPOST]
Teatro Visión invites you to an ASL-interpreted performance of their youth production of Don Quixote, Sunday, April 2 @ 2:00 PM at the Mexican Heritage Plaza in San Jose.
Experience the ingenious exploits of Don Quixote firsthand! Brought to life by a talented ensemble of youth actors from across San José, Don Quixote and his squire Sancho Panza traverse the plains of La Mancha in search of daring adventures. They confront enchanted windmills, take down armies of sheep, escape angry innkeepers, and fight dreadful monsters—that just happen to be invisible to everyone else.
The growing friendship between Sancho and Don Quixote teaches them to be resilient in the fight for their dreams, no matter how many times they get knocked off their trusty steeds.
Don Quixote is presented in English with supertitles in English and Spanish.
General Admission. Fun for the whole family.
WHEN: Sunday, April 2, 2023 @ 2:00pm.
WHERE: Mexican Heritage Plaza. 1700 Alum Rock Ave., San Jose, CA 95116.
TICKETS: Order your tickets online at www.teatrovision.org/DQ. To purchase by email, contact our box office at teatro@teatrovision.org. Please indicate your preference for ASL seating in our survey when purchasing tickets.
#DeafBay is a community repost and does not constitute DCARA’s endorsement.
Visit DeafBay.org for more upcoming events
[Image description: A flyer with painted image of two men riding on horses through the yellow land and five white windmills with ASL Interpreting symbol in white, and text in black and white:
Don Quixote
Based on the novel by Miguel de Cervantes adapted by Anne Ludlum & David Quicksall directed by Rodrigo García
ASL-Interpreted Performance
Sunday, April 2 @ 2:00 PM
Mexican Heritage Plaza Theater
Tickets: $10 - $40, choose-your-own-price
www.teatrovision.org
(408) 294 - 6621]
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(Español) Teatro Visión les invita a una presentación interpretada en ASL de Don Quixote, el domingo 2 de abril a las 2:00 PM en la Plaza de la Herencia Mexicana. ¡Experimenta las ingeniosas hazañas de Don Quijote de primera mano! Traídos a la vida por un talentoso conjunto de jóvenes actores de todo San José, Don Quijote y su escudero Sancho Panza atraviesan las llanuras de La Mancha en busca de aventuras audaces. Se enfrentan a molinos de viento encantados, derrotan ejércitos de ovejas, escapan de posaderos enojados y luchan contra monstruos terribles, que resultan ser invisibles para todos los demás. La creciente amistad entre Sancho y Don Quijote les enseña a ser fuertes en la lucha por sus sueños, sin importar cuántas veces sean derribados de sus fieles corceles. Don Quixote se presenta en inglés con supertítulos en inglés y español. Admisión general. Para toda la familia. FECHAS: doming 2 de abril del 2023 a las 2:00 PM. LUGAR: El Teatro de la Plaza de la Herencia Mexicana, 1700 Alum Rock Ave., San José, CA 95116. BOLETOS: Compre sus boletos en línea en www.teatrovision.org/donquixote. Para comprar por correo electrónico, contacte a teatro@teatrovision.org. Por favor indique su preferencia de asientos en la sección de ASL al comprar boletos.
Deaf Counseling Advocacy & Referral Agency DCARA
3 days ago
Deaf History Month | Did You Know? Part 6
The first Black Deaf school was built in 1869 in Raleigh, North Carolina after the Civil War, Black Deaf Children finally had an opportunity to learn sign language to ensure communication access.
#DeafHistoryMonth #DeafHistory #FirstBlackDeafSchool #BlackDeafSchool #BASL #Raleigh #NorthCarolina #Deaf #DCARA1962
[Image description: First slide with black background displays big text in orange and white: “DID YOU KNOW? Deaf History Month 2023 Part 6” with white, orange, and teal elements around the text, and DCARA logo in the lower-right corner. Second slide with black background displays images of the first Black Deaf school and a green map of Raleigh, North Carolina in the center area, text in white in the bottom, and DCARA logo in the lower-left corner.]
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Mes de la Historia de los Sordos | ¿Sabías? Parte 6
La primera Escuela para Sordos Negros se construyó en 1869 en Raleigh, Carolina del Norte, después de la Guerra Civil. Los Niños Sordos Negros finalmente tuvieron la oportunidad de aprender el lenguaje de señas para garantizar el acceso a la comunicación.
[Descripción de la imagen: la primera diapositiva con fondo negro muestra un texto grande en naranja y blanco: “¿SABÍAS? Mes de la Historia de los Sordos 2023 Parte 6” con elementos en blanco, naranja y verde azulado alrededor del texto y el logotipo de DCARA en la esquina inferior derecha. La segunda diapositiva con fondo negro muestra imágenes de la primera Escuela para Sordos Negros y un mapa verde de Raleigh, Carolina del Norte en el área central, texto en blanco en la parte inferior y el logotipo de DCARA en la esquina inferior izquierda.] ... See MoreSee Less
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Deaf Counseling Advocacy & Referral Agency DCARA
4 days ago
DCARA has an announcement to share with the community.
DCARA Offices will be closed on Friday, March 31, 2023
Regular services resume on Monday, April 3, 2023
[Image description: A flyer with white background displays an image banner in red of Cesar Chavez leads the march with graphic art of Cesar Chavez on the right side. There are red text in the center area and DCARA logo in the lower area:
DCARA is closed
Friday, March 31, 2023
Regular service resume on Monday, April 3.]
#DCARA1962 #deafcommunity #cesarchavezday
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DCARA tiene un anuncio para compartir con la comunidad.
Las oficinas de DCARA estarán cerradas el Viernes 31 de Marzo de 2023
Los servicios regulares se reanudan el Lunes 3 de Abril de 2023
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DCARA está cerrado
Viernes, 31 de Marzo de 2023
Reanudación del servicio regular el Lunes 3 de Abril.] ... See MoreSee Less
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