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MEET THE SPONSORS WHO POWERED OUR 5K

DIAMOND SPONSORS - $5,000+

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BRONZE SPONSORS - $250+

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FRIENDS OF DAC - $100+

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GIVE FOR  GOOD STARTS TODAY!!!

Your support on this community-wide day of giving directly powers our interpreting services, educational programs, advocacy efforts, and community connections that transform lives every day. Whether you can give $5 or $500, your contribution helps ensure that someone can communicate effectively with their healthcare provider, participate fully in education, or connect meaningfully with their community. We've seen firsthand how these services create ripples of positive change, empowering individuals to live with dignity and independence. Will you stand with us? Together, we can create a community where everyone has equal access to the connections that make life meaningful!

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WE HAD AN AMAZING YEAR!
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO DONATED!

WELCOME TO THE DEAF ACTION CENTER

Empowering The Deaf Community Since 1982

Our mission is to empower the Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard-of-Hearing (DDBHH) community
by providing comprehensive services that promote equal access in every aspect of their lives.

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ONLINE LEARNING

We have an extensive collection of webcasts to help you earn those much needed CEUs!
Visit our new and improved webcast archives now!
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INTERPRETING SERVICES

Interpreting is central and core to all services provided by the Deaf Action Center.
We proved interpreting assistance, Video Remote Interpreting (VRI), and operate as a Certification Testing site through The Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID).
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Want to Present a Webcast for Us?

Do you have a great presentation that you want to turn into a webcast? We are always on the lookout for new material and new presenters. Fill out an online application by clicking the link below.
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Need assistance?

The Deaf Action Center's Community Resource Advocate can help you with planning and accessing community resources. Call Kenneth at 318-300-1203 (VP) Mon-Thurs between 9:00AM-4:00PM and Friday between 9:00AM-12:00PM to set up an appointment.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

5
December
11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Deaf Holiday Bash

Come celebrate with us at Deaf Action Center's Holiday Bash on Saturday, December 5th! We'll have a community potluck, dessert contest, games, prizes, and plenty of fun. ...

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THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 LAS VEGAS NIGHT SPONSORS

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News from the Deaf Community

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Apple TV introduces new Sign Language interpretation feature

Apple is introducing built-in American Sign Language (ASL) and British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation for select Apple TV films, beginning November 13 with Being Heumann. The feature was developed and tested with Deaf native signers, and actor Daniel Durant directed the film's sign language interpretation
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President Cordano Shares Gallaudet's Position on Gene Editing, Gene Therapy, and Human Diversity

Gallaudet University has released a position statement addressing emerging gene-editing and gene-therapy technologies related to deafness. The university emphasizes the value of Deaf identity, language, and culture, while calling for Deaf people to have a leading voice in decisions about technologies that may affect future generations.
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Deaf passenger wins discrimination case vs. airline crew member

A Philippine court found a former AirAsia cabin crew member guilty of discrimination after a Deaf passenger and two others were denied boarding in 2017. The court rejected the claim that the passenger's deafness constituted a genuine safety concern, concluding a legal battle that lasted nearly a decade.
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Deaf Filmmaker Advocates for Greater Representation Behind the Camera

Sacramento State film student Kevin Way Jr. is helping expand opportunities for Deaf professionals in the entertainment industry. Through his work on a California Lottery commercial and his continued advocacy for accessibility, Way is demonstrating the importance of Deaf representation both on screen and behind the scenes.
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News from the Deaf Community

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Apple TV introduces new Sign Language interpretation feature

Apple is introducing built-in American Sign Language (ASL) and British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation for select Apple TV films, beginning November 13 with Being Heumann. The feature was developed and tested with Deaf native signers, and actor Daniel Durant directed the film's sign language interpretation
Details
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President Cordano Shares Gallaudet's Position on Gene Editing, Gene Therapy, and Human Diversity

Gallaudet University has released a position statement addressing emerging gene-editing and gene-therapy technologies related to deafness. The university emphasizes the value of Deaf identity, language, and culture, while calling for Deaf people to have a leading voice in decisions about technologies that may affect future generations.
Details
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Deaf passenger wins discrimination case vs. airline crew member

A Philippine court found a former AirAsia cabin crew member guilty of discrimination after a Deaf passenger and two others were denied boarding in 2017. The court rejected the claim that the passenger's deafness constituted a genuine safety concern, concluding a legal battle that lasted nearly a decade.
Details
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Deaf Filmmaker Advocates for Greater Representation Behind the Camera

Sacramento State film student Kevin Way Jr. is helping expand opportunities for Deaf professionals in the entertainment industry. Through his work on a California Lottery commercial and his continued advocacy for accessibility, Way is demonstrating the importance of Deaf representation both on screen and behind the scenes.
Details

News from the Deaf Community

Placeholder Image

Apple TV introduces new Sign Language interpretation feature

Apple is introducing built-in American Sign Language (ASL) and British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation for select Apple TV films, beginning November 13 with Being Heumann. The feature was developed and tested with Deaf native signers, and actor Daniel Durant directed the film's sign language interpretation
Details
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President Cordano Shares Gallaudet's Position on Gene Editing, Gene Therapy, and Human Diversity

Gallaudet University has released a position statement addressing emerging gene-editing and gene-therapy technologies related to deafness. The university emphasizes the value of Deaf identity, language, and culture, while calling for Deaf people to have a leading voice in decisions about technologies that may affect future generations.
Details
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Deaf passenger wins discrimination case vs. airline crew member

A Philippine court found a former AirAsia cabin crew member guilty of discrimination after a Deaf passenger and two others were denied boarding in 2017. The court rejected the claim that the passenger's deafness constituted a genuine safety concern, concluding a legal battle that lasted nearly a decade.
Details
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Deaf Filmmaker Advocates for Greater Representation Behind the Camera

Sacramento State film student Kevin Way Jr. is helping expand opportunities for Deaf professionals in the entertainment industry. Through his work on a California Lottery commercial and his continued advocacy for accessibility, Way is demonstrating the importance of Deaf representation both on screen and behind the scenes.
Details
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