DCARA Offices Are Still Currently Closed to the Public. We Will Reopen At An Undetermined Date With New Rules To Follow For Health Safety.
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
2 days ago
[SAVE THE DATE] Join us on Facebook Live or Zoom for Town Hall meeting which will focus on "The Yellow Brick Road to DCARA's Reopening" on Tuesday, June 29 at 6:00 pm PST.
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Deaf Counseling Advocacy & Referral Agency DCARA
2 days ago
Financial & Rental Assistance for Santa Clara County Residents Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Financial & Rental Assistance for Santa Clara County Residents Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic
Need Help Paying Rent?
I have great information to share with you. If you are a low-income Santa Clara County resident who has been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. If you say yes to all questions then you may qualify to receive help paying rent. DCARA is working with the Santa Clara County Homelessness Prevention System, which is focused on assisting the community’s lowest-income residents.
If you need assistance in paying past rent due contact DCARA for specific eligibility criteria, information on how to apply, and to get help filling out the applications.
Contact us: michelle.camara@dcara.org or VP 510-564-9316
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Deaf Counseling Advocacy & Referral Agency DCARA
2 days ago
Worker Retaliation Protections During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Workers are protected by California’s worker laws.
What is worker retaliation?
If you are fired, or your pay or work hours are reduced for using your labor rights under California’s laws, that is retaliation, and it is illegal. It’s also illegal for your employer to threaten to report you to immigration authorities for following California laws. All workers in California are protected by labor laws, including retaliation protections, regardless of immigration status. These continue to be your rights and protections during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Activities that are protected from retaliation under California law include:
• Speaking up about unsafe conditions or unpaid wages
• Refusing to work in unsafe conditions
• Reporting an unsafe workplace or labor violation
• Filing a wage claim for unpaid wages
• Assisting in an investigation of your Employer
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Deaf Counseling Advocacy & Referral Agency DCARA
2 days ago
DCARA Offices are closed in honor of Juneteenth. June 19th is the oldest nationally celebrated day of the ending of slavery in the United States dating back to 1865.
Join us in honoring Juneteenth by recognizing and celebrating the freedom, progress and contributions made by Black Deaf community.
To learn more, visit the following organizations below.
National Black Deaf Advocates
nbda.org
Bay Area Black Deaf Advocates
babda.org
Black Deaf Community Center
blackdeafcenter.com
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Deaf Counseling Advocacy & Referral Agency DCARA
2 days ago
DCARA Offices are closed in honor of Juneteenth on June 18, 2021
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In solidarity with the Black community, the Black Deaf community, and the Black Lives Matter movement, DCARA will close all of our offices on Friday, June 18, 2021, in honor of Juneteenth.
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