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Our Services

We offer American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting and Communication Access Real Time (CART) services at competitive prices for businesses, conferences, hospitals, schools, and more. Virtual solutions are offered in the form of Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) and can be scheduled in advance or requested on-demand. Our service providers are vetted by deaf individuals and certified interpreters to ensure you and your clients receive the most effective communication solutions.

Our Expertise​

In a society where the average interpreting company services dozens of languages through a roster of hundreds of interpreters, Deaf Action Center has carved out a niche market to support deaf and hard of hearing residents in North Texas. Rather than employing a “one size fits all” pairing of an interpreter to a corresponding language request, Deaf Action Center takes it one step further and ensures the interpreters they assign are not only competent but culturally attuned to the specific needs of each client. We accomplish this through the use of a specialized scheduling platform and first-hand knowledge of the intricacies of signed languages and deaf culture. 

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A photo of three white people standing in a classroom and signing to one another. The woman on the left has curly grey hair and a long-sleeved black turtleneck and is signing something while looking toward the man standing in the middle. The woman on the right has long dark hair in a ponytail and is signing something back at the other woman while holding a pencil case and notebook.

Our Expertise

In a society where the average interpreting company services dozens of languages through a roster of hundreds of interpreters, Deaf Action Center has carved out a niche market to support deaf and hard of hearing residents in North Texas. Rather than employing a “one size fits all” pairing of an interpreter to a corresponding language request, Deaf Action Center takes it one step further and ensures the interpreters they assign are not only competent but culturally attuned to the specific needs of each client. We accomplish this through the use of a specialized scheduling platform and first-hand knowledge of the intricacies of signed languages and deaf culture. 

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Our Impact​

Deaf Action Center’s Interpreting Services are integral to the success of businesses and organizations across North Texas. By utilizing Deaf Action Center’s experienced and professional sign language interpreters and CART providers, North Texas becomes a more inclusive and equitable place. Accessibility is a community-wide effort impacting both disabled and non-disabled individuals. Deaf Action Center fills an incredibly unique and specific role in this equation to ensure that deaf and hard of hearing residents in DFW are able to access the services, extracurricular activities, and career paths they need to live a full life. 

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Request or Cancel Services

To request or cancel an interpreter or CART services, please fill out the following form:

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Our Team

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Eric Patterson

Director of Interpreting

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Lucas Hutchinson

Project Associate

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Melissa Kononenko

Primary Scheduler

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Leona Michael-Makelfa

Staff Interpreter

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Salerno, R.

Scheduling Manager

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Ruth Kirkos

After Hours Scheduler | Part-Time

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Amanda Tutt

After Hours Scheduler | Part-Time

Want to work with us? Contact us today!

Are you an interpreter or captioner looking to make a difference in the community? Join our team!

Contact comm.access@dactexas.org for contract and job inquiries. 

When you choose Deaf Action Center for your accessibility needs, you make a direct impact on deaf and hard of hearing communities across North Texas. All revenue earned goes back to supporting our programs, allowing us to provide top-notch social services at no cost to our clients.