More than one million people in Texas have a hearing loss.
Only 20% of people who would benefit from a hearing aid actually wear one.
Almost 40% of people with learning disabilities have a significant loss of hearing.
Three babies born per week at Parkland Hospital have a hearing loss.

The challenges facing the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community and its need for advocacy are loud and clear.

For more than 30 years, Deaf Action Center has empowered and equipped individuals of all ages throughout North Texas. With offices in Abilene, Dallas, Fort Worth, Longview, Nacogdoches, and Wichita Falls, we provide a comprehensive range of programs that combine commitment, caring, and communication to help create personal, social, and professional growth and success.

Deaf Action Center is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, and proud to be recognized as a national and international benchmark service provider.

What we do:

• Provide the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community the compassion, understanding, and tools needed to live and work collaboratively
• Continue expanding our services to meet the ever-increasing needs of our clients

Why we do it:
• To make a positive difference in the lives of those with hearing loss
• To assist anyone at any age, at any level of hearing loss to reach their full potential
• To eliminate barriers to persons who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing