Deaf Action Center

Access: Deaf and hard of hearing individuals face barriers daily due to lack of services and effective communication that require education and support. DAC's Access Specialists provide advocacy, self-empowerment, and sensitivity training as well as education on Federal and State mandates on equal access to services including educational and employment settings.

Housing navigator and rental assistance.

Senior Citizens Center: DAC's Senior Citizen Center provides daily activities to deaf and hard of hearing older adults. These activities include wellness checks, social activities, educational classes and hot nutritious meals. DAC provides free transportation services for seniors participating in DAC's senior citizen program.

Information and Referral: DAC's Outreach Specialists in Fort Worth and Dallas provide information and referral services to seniors and their family members about various agencies, support groups, medical facilities, and other community resources available to them.

Martha's Vineyard Place: DAC provides access to affordable housing for deaf and hard of hearing individuals through its partnership with Martha' s Vineyard Place. DAC provides supportive services to residents of MVP.

Technology: This program provides financial assistance with acquiring specialized assistive phone technology. It is available to Texas residents who experience certifiable difficulties or barriers accessing the telephone infrastructure. DAC's Outreach Specialists in Fort Worth and Dallas assist individuals with the application process both in and out of the office.

Youth Education and Transition Services (YETs) - A program to support deaf, deaf disabled, and hard of hearing Youth Transition from school into the workplace through hands on approach to ensure their success. YETS comprises of curriculums to teach self-advocacy skills, work readiness, and work base learning to prepare youth through phrase throughout their secondary learning experiences.