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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.

[DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME REMINDER]Daylight Saving Time ends at 2am on Sunday, November 1! Don’t forget to set your clocks b...
10/30/2026

[DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME REMINDER]

Daylight Saving Time ends at 2am on Sunday, November 1! Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour this weekend.



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[RECORDATORIO DE HORARIO DE VERANO]

¡El horario de verano termina a las 2 am del Domingo 1ro de Noviembre! No olvides retrasar tus relojes una hora este fin de semana.

Ready for a career where your work creates real impact every single day?DCARA is hiring and we'd love to have you on our...
10/30/2026

Ready for a career where your work creates real impact every single day?

DCARA is hiring and we'd love to have you on our team!

We're looking for passionate individuals to fill these key roles:
• Employment Specialist
• Family Mentor

Why join us?
• Empower and support the Deaf community
• Work alongside a dedicated, community-driven team
• Make a tangible difference every day

Ready to take the next step?

Explore open roles and apply today at dcara.org/careers!

Know someone who'd be a great fit? Tag them below or share this post!

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“We Are Hiring
- Employment Specialist (Full-Time, Concord, CA)
- Family Mentor (Part-Time, San Leandro, CA)
Apply now at dcara.org/careers”

10/27/2026

Save the Date!

Giving Tuesday is coming on December 1, 2026!

Join us as we step into The New Era of community, advocacy and empowerment.



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¡Reserva la fecha!

¡El Giving Tuesday (martes de donaciones) llegará el 1 de Diciembre de 2026!

Ăšnase a nosotros mientras avanzamos hacia la nueva era de comunidad, defensa y empoderamiento.

TOMORROW!Looking for some Halloween fun? DCARA Youth & Family Services and The Learning Tree Preschool are throwing a Ha...
10/23/2026

TOMORROW!

Looking for some Halloween fun? DCARA Youth & Family Services and The Learning Tree Preschool are throwing a Halloween community event on Saturday, October 24th, from 12 PM to 4 PM at 34050 Paseo Padre Parkway in Fremont.

Interested in decorating your trunk and handing out treats? Please register at dcara.org/TrunkorTreat2026.



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¡MAÑANA!

¿Buscas diversión para Halloween? Servicios para Jóvenes y Familias de DCARA y The Learning Tree Preschool organizarán un evento comunitario de Halloween el sábado 24 de Octubre de 12 pm a 4 pm en 34050 Paseo Padre Parkway en Fremont.

ÂżInteresado en decorar tu baĂşl y repartir golosinas? RegĂ­strese antes en dcara.org/TrunkorTreat2026.

Join DCARA for an online webinar with Melinni “Mel” Taylor, MSW, CWIC, owner of Deaf Future Works, to learn about SSDI r...
10/21/2026

Join DCARA for an online webinar with Melinni “Mel” Taylor, MSW, CWIC, owner of Deaf Future Works, to learn about SSDI rules, how employment affects your benefits, and work incentives available to SSDI recipients. The presentation will also have an open Q&A.

Date: November 7, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM to 11:45 AM PST
Location: Zoom Webinar

Registration is required! Please register at dcara.org/SSDIWebinar.



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Únase a DCARA para un seminario web en línea con Melinni “Mel” Taylor, MSW, CWIC, propietaria de Deaf Future Works, para conocer las reglas del SSDI (Seguro de Incapacidad del Seguro Social), cómo el empleo afecta sus beneficios y los incentivos laborales disponibles para los beneficiarios del SSDI. La presentación también contará con una sesión abierta de preguntas y respuestas.

Fecha: 7 de Noviembre de 2026
Hora: 10:00 am a 11:45 am Horario del Pacifico
UbicaciĂłn: Seminario web de Zoom

¡Es necesario registrarse! Regístrese en dcara.org/SSDIWebinar.

10/21/2026

Meet our Interpreting Services Specialist, Sixta Salazar!

Welcome to the DCARA team, Sixta!



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¡Conozca a nuestra Especialista en Servicios de Interpretación, Sixta Salazar!

¡Bienvenida al equipo DCARA, Sixta!

10/20/2026

Meet our Community Empowerment Specialist, Chris Held!

Welcome to the DCARA team, Chris!



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¡Conozca a nuestro Especialista en Empoderamiento Comunitario, Chris Held!

¡Bienvenido al equipo DCARA, Chris!

10/19/2026
10/15/2026

Medicare Open Enrollment is officially here!

From October 15 through December 7, 2026, you can switch, drop, or enroll in a new Medicare Advantage or prescription drug plan.

Need help reviewing options?

Visit Medicare.gov to compare plans today or contact DCARA for assistance!



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¡La Inscripción Abierta de Medicare ya está oficialmente aquí!

Desde el 15 de Octubre hasta el 7 de Diciembre de 2026, puede cambiar, cancelar o inscribirse en un nuevo plan Medicare Advantage o de medicamentos recetados.

ÂżNecesita ayuda para revisar las opciones?

¡Visite Medicare.gov para comparar planes hoy o comuníquese con DCARA para obtener ayuda!

10/12/2026

Looking for some Halloween fun? Mark your calendars! DCARA Youth & Family Services and The Learning Tree Preschool are throwing a Halloween community event on Saturday, October 24th, from 12 PM to 4 PM at 34050 Paseo Padre Parkway in Fremont.

Interested in decorating your trunk and handing out treats? Be sure to register by October 22 at dcara.org/TrunkorTreat2026.



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¿Buscas diversión para Halloween? ¡Marquen sus calendarios! Servicios para Jóvenes y Familias de DCARA y The Learning Tree Preschool organizarán un evento comunitario de Halloween el sábado 24 de Octubre de 12 pm a 4 pm en 34050 Paseo Padre Parkway en Fremont.

ÂżTe interesa decorar tu maletero y repartir dulces? AsegĂşrate de inscribirte antes del 22 de Octubre en dcara.org/TrunkorTreat2026.

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