Programs

  • Communication Services for the Deaf

    Communications Services During the fiscal year, 5,103 deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, and hearing individuals were served. DCS provides qualified sign language interpreters who are competent in a variety of communication modes, including American Sign Language ASL, LSM, PSE, signed English, transliteration, oral interpreting, deaf interpreting, and protractile interpreting. DCS provides alternate communication options to assist with interpreting needs in any setting such as Communication Access Realtime Translation CART services and other communication methods.
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jul 1, 2021 – Jun 30, 2022
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $1.8M

  • Employment Services for Deaf Individuals

    Employment Services During the fiscal year, DCS provided 3,144 employment services to deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind individuals. DCS employment services assisted job seekers in obtaining and maintaining employment, provide them high quality support services, and guide them through job search training, mock interviews, cover letter and resume development, and completion of job applications. The services also collaborate with employers to develop relationships that foster potential employment opportunities for deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind individuals.
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jul 1, 2021 – Jun 30, 2022
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $326.1K

  • Community Outreach and Education

    Community Outreach and Education During the fiscal year, 5,661 deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind individuals were served. Efforts through community education enhance the knowledge and skills - with topics of interest and relevance - among deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind individuals in both deaf and hearing communities. DCS offers a wide range of workshops and activities such as ASL classes, resources fairs, employment-related workshops, educational sessions about social security, CalFresh Food benefits, immigration, and self-help groups. In addition, youth and family services provided and coordinated enrichment programs for 171 young adults, children, and families.
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jul 1, 2021 – Jun 30, 2022
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $27.5K