Our Mission

We are committed to providing a quality service to those we serve. Our mission is to provide the Deaf and Hard of Hearing the means to ensure advancement through education, economic security, and good health.

Our Vision

We focus on compassion, understanding, and equipping the Deaf community with tools to thrive independently and collaboratively while expanding services to meet client needs.

Deaf Action Center is led by members of the communities we serve. Many of our staff are deaf or hard of hearing, making our employees uniquely equipped for the work we do.

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Heather Hughes

Executive Director

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Eric Patterson

Director of Interpreting

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Salerno R. Salerno Martinez

Director of Data Compliance

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Arlene Ngalle

Director of Operations

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Adam Skelton

Accounts Payable and Receivable Technician

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Artavia Mishaw

Development Support Coordinator

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Dekisha Smith

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Access Specialist

(DFW Metroplex)

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Mai-Lis Meehan

Assistant to the Executive Director

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Maya Rangel

Coverage and Support Specialist

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Valerie Barker

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Access Specialist

(DFW Metroplex)

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Billy Salazar-Dobson

Senior Citizen Activities Coordinator

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Dr. Edward Bart

Board Member

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Holly Cates

Board Secretary

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Dr. IV Mirus

Board Member

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Lauren Drinkard

Board Member

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Lisa Wyly

Board Vice President

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Michael McLaurin

Board President

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Ryan Sims

Board Member

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Our History

Deaf Action Center has been serving deaf and hard of hearing individuals in North Texas for almost 50 years. Learn more about how our organization started, what we’ve accomplished over the years, and where we are now.