Deaf Counseling Advocacy & Referral Agency DCARA

Deaf Counseling Advocacy & Referral Agency DCARA DCARA advocates for human connection and human rights through language and communication equality.

DCARA was established in 1962 by a group of deaf leaders in Berkeley. It is the oldest deaf-controlled agency in the nation and serves as a role model for other deaf service agencies. In 1978 , DCARA was part of a demonstration project to determine if deaf services are more effectively provided by deaf staffed and controlled agencies. The answer was a resounding “Yes.” From its grass roots origin, DCARA has become the largest deaf service agency in Northern California, and has serviced the community from 15 sites in the coastal area from Santa Cruz, to the San Francisco Bay area, to the Oregon border.

Join DCARA Youth & Family Services and The Learning Tree Preschool for a fun Halloween community event on Saturday, Octo...
09/10/2026

Join DCARA Youth & Family Services and The Learning Tree Preschool for a fun Halloween community event on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 12PM to 4PM!

Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Time: 12PM - 4PM
Location: The Learning Tree Preschool, 34050 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont, CA 94555

Interested in decorating your trunk and handing out treats? Please register by October 22: dcara.org/TrunkorTreat2026



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¡Únete a Servicios para Jóvenes y Familias de DCARA y a The Learning Tree Preschool para un divertido evento comunitario de Halloween el sábado 24 de octubre de 2026, de 12 pm a 4 pm!

Fecha: Sábado 24 de Octubre de 2026
Hora: 12 pm - 4 pm
Ubicación: Preescolar The Learning Tree, 34050 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont, CA 94555

¿Interesado en decorar tu baúl y repartir golosinas? Regístrese antes del 22 de octubre: dcara.org/TrunkorTreat2026

Looking for your next opportunity? DCARA is hiring!Be part of a team that empowers and supports the Deaf community.We're...
09/09/2026

Looking for your next opportunity? DCARA is hiring!

Be part of a team that empowers and supports the Deaf community.

We're currently seeking:
- Community Empowerment Specialist
- Employment Specialist
- Interpreting Services Specialist
- Family Mentor

Interested?

Visit dcara.org/careers for more info and to apply!

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A flyer displays a white background with teal/orange accent and teal/orange/black text:
“We Are Hiring
- Community Empowerment Specialist
- Family Mentor
- Interpreting Services Specialist
Apply now at dcara.org/careers”

[ COMMUNITY REPOST]Café con Pan Seminario Web (Webinar for Spanish-speaking Families)Para Familias de Habla Hispana con...
09/09/2026

[ COMMUNITY REPOST]

Café con Pan Seminario Web (Webinar for Spanish-speaking Families)
Para Familias de Habla Hispana con Niños con Diagnósticos Auditivos

EN ESPAÑOL
“¡Vamos a conocernos!”

16 de Septiembre
4:00 - 5:00 PM

Este mes
Será un tema abierto
Esto con la intención de facilitar la oportunidad de conocernos y debatir diversos temas de su interés.
¡Le Esperamos!

Prepare su café y únase con nosotros
Zoom

Para El Enlace: [email protected]

is a community repost and does not constitute DCARA’s endorsement.

Visit DeafBay.org for more upcoming events

Employment Services is providing a workshop to help job seekers identify and address workplace barriers before and durin...
09/08/2026

Employment Services is providing a workshop to help job seekers identify and address workplace barriers before and during employment.

Participants will learn how to recognize workplace barriers, explore practical solutions, and confidently advocate for their needs when challenges arise.

Who Should Attend?
Great for:
• Beginner job seekers
• Those looking to improve communication skills
• Anyone who wants to gain confidence in requesting workplace accommodations and access needs

Workshop Details
Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026
Time: 11AM - 12PM
Location: EDD Concord, Conference Room C, 4071 Port Chicago Hwy, Concord, CA 94520
Registration: Please register to attend the workshop by Sept 16: dcara.org/WorkplaceBarriersSept17.



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Los Servicios de Empleo ofrecen un taller para ayudar a los solicitantes de empleo a identificar y abordar las barreras en el lugar de trabajo antes y durante el empleo.

Los participantes aprenderán cómo reconocer las barreras en el lugar de trabajo, explorar soluciones prácticas y defender con confianza sus necesidades cuando surjan desafíos.

¿Quién debería asistir?
Genial para:
• Buscadores de empleo principiantes
• Aquellos que buscan mejorar sus habilidades de comunicación.
• Cualquiera que quiera ganar confianza al solicitar adaptaciones en el lugar de trabajo y necesidades de acceso.

Detalles del Taller
Fecha: Jueves 17 de Septiembre de 2026
Hora: 11 am - 12 pm
Ubicación: EDD Concord, Sala de conferencias C, 4071 Port Chicago Hwy, Concord, CA 94520
Registro: Regístrese para asistir al taller antes del 16 de Septiembre: dcara.org/WorkplaceBarriersSept17.

Employment Services is providing a workshop to help job seekers identify and address workplace barriers before and durin...
09/08/2026

Employment Services is providing a workshop to help job seekers identify and address workplace barriers before and during employment.

Participants will learn how to recognize workplace barriers, explore practical solutions, and confidently advocate for their needs when challenges arise.

Who Should Attend?
Great for:
• Beginner job seekers
• Those looking to improve communication skills
• Anyone who wants to gain confidence in requesting workplace accommodations and access needs

Workshop Details
Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Time: 11AM - 12PM
Location: San Francisco Public Library, Deaf Services Center, 1st Floor, 100 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94102
Registration: Please register to attend the workshop by Sept 15: dcara.org/WorkplaceBarriersSept16.



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Los Servicios de Empleo ofrecen un taller para ayudar a los solicitantes de empleo a identificar y abordar las barreras en el lugar de trabajo antes y durante el empleo.

Los participantes aprenderán cómo reconocer las barreras en el lugar de trabajo, explorar soluciones prácticas y defender con confianza sus necesidades cuando surjan desafíos.

¿Quién debería asistir?
Genial para:
• Buscadores de empleo principiantes
• Aquellos que buscan mejorar sus habilidades de comunicación.
• Cualquiera que quiera ganar confianza al solicitar adaptaciones en el lugar de trabajo y necesidades de acceso.

Detalles del taller
Fecha: Miércoles 16 de Septiembre de 2026
Hora: 11 am - 12 pm
Ubicación: Biblioteca Pública de San Francisco, Centro de Servicios para Sordos, 1.er piso, 100 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94102
Registro: Regístrese para asistir al taller antes del 15 de Septiembre: dcara.org/WorkplaceBarriersSept16.

09/04/2026

Meet our Community Empowerment Specialist, DJ Bakri!

Welcome to the DCARA team, DJ!



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¡Conozca a nuestro Especialista en Empoderamiento Comunitario, DJ Bakri!

¡Bienvenido al equipo DCARA, DJ!

[DCARA SPECIAL BOARD MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT]Come and join our DCARA Special Board Meeting on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 o...
09/04/2026

[DCARA SPECIAL BOARD MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT]

Come and join our DCARA Special Board Meeting on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 on Facebook Live.

When: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Time: 6PM - 8PM PST
Where: Facebook Live www.facebook.com/DCARA1962



Image description: A flyer with black, teal, orange abstract background displays a white block in the center with a DCARA logo at the top and orange/teal/black text that reads
“DCARA Special Board Meeting
Tuesday
Sept 22, 2026
6PM - 8PM PST
Join Us on Facebook Live
Contact: [email protected]”

09/02/2026

Join Youth & Family Services for the Back to School Family Bash on Saturday, September 26 from 11AM to 2PM at Kennedy Park in Hayward!

Enjoy free backpacks and school supplies (while supplies last), interactive family activities, ASL learning, local community resources and delicious snacks!

Come connect, have fun, and get ready for the school year!

Date: September 26, 2026
Time: 11AM - 2PM
Location: Kennedy Park, Picnic Site #7
19501 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward, CA 94541



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¡Únase a Servicios para Jóvenes y Familias para la Fiesta Familiar de Regreso a la Escuela el Sábado 26 de Septiembre de 11 am a 2 pm en Kennedy Park en Hayward!

¡Disfrute de mochilas y útiles escolares gratuitos (hasta agotar existencias), actividades familiares interactivas, aprendizaje de ASL, recursos de la comunidad local y deliciosos refrigerios!

¡Ven a conectarte, divertirte y prepararte para el año escolar!

Fecha: 26 de Septiembre de 2026
Hora: 11 am - 2 pm
Ubicación: Kennedy Park, Picnic Sitio #7
19501 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward, CA 94541

Join Youth & Family Services for a fun afternoon as we welcome the new school year together!The Back to School Family Ba...
09/01/2026

Join Youth & Family Services for a fun afternoon as we welcome the new school year together!

The Back to School Family Bash is a free event for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, and DeafDisabled children and youth and their families.

Enjoy free backpacks and school supplies (while supplies last), interactive family activities, ASL learning, local community resources and delicious snacks!

Date: September 26, 2026
Time: 11AM - 2PM
Location: Kennedy Park, Picnic Site #7
19501 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward, CA 94541



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¡Únase a Servicios para Jóvenes y Familias para una tarde divertida mientras damos la bienvenida juntos al nuevo año escolar!

La Fiesta Familiar de Regreso a la Escuela es un evento gratuito para niños y jóvenes sordos, con problemas de audición, sordos ciegos y sordos discapacitados y sus familias.

¡Disfrute de mochilas y útiles escolares gratuitos (hasta agotar existencias), actividades familiares interactivas, aprendizaje de ASL, recursos de la comunidad local y deliciosos refrigerios!

Fecha: 26 de Septiembre de 2026
Hora: 11 am - 2 pm
Ubicación: Kennedy Park, Picnic Site #7
19501 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward, CA 94541

09/01/2026

Exciting News!

Our Service Coordinator, Andre, will be there at the Santa Rosa office next week!

When:
Tuesday, September 8 | 10am to 5pm (closed for lunch from 1pm to 2pm)
Wednesday, September 9 | 9am to 4pm (closed for lunch from 12pm to 1pm)

Office Location:
330 College Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95401

If you have any questions, please reach out to DCARA’s front desk: [email protected] or VP (510) 343-6670



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¡Noticias emocionantes!

¡Nuestro Coordinador de Servicio, Andre, estará en la oficina de Santa Rosa la próxima semana!

Cuando:
Martes, 8 de Septiembre | De 10 am a 5 pm (cerrado para el almuerzo de 1 pm a 2 pm)
Miércoles, 9 de Septiembre | De 9 am a 4 pm (cerrado para el almuerzo de 12 pm a 1 pm)

Ubicación de la oficina:
330 College Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95401

Si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con la recepción de DCARA: [email protected] o Videollamada al (510) 343-6670

Address

14895 East 14th Street, Suite 200
San Leandro, CA
94578

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