Deaf Action Center

“A draft of the form 990 is provided to each board member for their review prior to filing with the irs.”

“The executive committee of the board annually reviews the conflict of interest policy and makes any necessary changes or revisions.”

“The human resource (HR) committee of the board of directors conducts a 360 degree assessment of the executive directors performance annually. The information is compiled and a formal review of the executive director is performed by the chairperson of the board of directors and the chairperson of the HR committee. The HR committee makes a recommendation to the full board regarding the compensation to be paid to the executive director.”

“The executive director performs a 360 degree assessment of the assistant director and makes a recommendation to the board as to the assistant directors compensation. The organization uses the annual salary survey prepared by the non-profit center for Dallas county.”

“AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Advocacy: Deaf and hard of hearing individuals face barriers daily due to lack of services and effective communication that require education and support. DAC's Access Specialists provide advocacy, self-empowerment, and sensitivity training as well as education on Federal and State mandates on equal access to services OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Senior Citizens Program: DAC's Senior Citizen Center provides daily activities to deaf and hard of hearing older adults. These activities include wellness checks, social activities, educational classes and hot nutritious meals. DC provides free transportation services for seniors participating in DAC's senior citizen program. The program also provides INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES to SENIORS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS ABOUT VARIOUS AGENCIES, SUPPORT GROUPS, MEDICAL FACILITIES AND OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO THEM. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: Specialized Telecommunications Assistance Program (STAP) - STAP is a state voucher program that provides financial assistance with acquiring specialized assistive phone technology. It is available to Texas residents who experience certifiable difficulties or barriers accessing the telephone infrastructure. DAC's STAP Outreach Specialists in Fort Worth and Dallas assist individuals with the application process both in and out of the office.”