By Deaf Community Services (DCS) Vlog #3 of Energy Upgrade California 2019: “What’s The Deal with Time of Use Plans?” In recent years, California has done a great job managing energy but still need to become more energy efficient. But, in order to meet the state’s goal to become a zero-carbon electricity state […]
Vlog by Deaf Community Services of San Diego It turns out that how much electricity is used is just as important to consider as when to use electricity. It is easier to generate power during the day when both solar and wind energy are plentiful but fewer people are home during the day. Simply being […]
By Lisa Painter, Literacy Specialist Names have been changed in the dialogue below, and no private details are included. “I want to go to school to better myself,” said Alice. “That is wonderful!” her friend Clark. “But I can’t”, said Alice. “Why’s that? I think it’s wonderful you want to go back to school.” “My […]
By Wayne Johnson, Coordinator of Client Services, Salinas How can we improve your communication access? The first step is to learn your rights to effective communication under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Don’t rely on what a friend told you. I’ve had clients say all […]
By C.C. Ryder Recently I was tasked with making sure that the staff at DHHSC had all gotten their insurance cards. One of the staff members jokingly responded by saying they hadn’t received their Deaf Card. I immediately got online to find a Deaf Card to accommodate this staff member knowing that they wouldn’t expect […]
By Wayne Johnson, Coordinator of Client Services in Salinas If you are new to having a job, don’t forget you may need to file a Tax Return on or before April 15th. If you have made the switch from living on SSI or other benefits to earning a pay check, it is likely that you […]
By Alexander Sanborn, Public Relations /Outreach Specialist New staff. The departure of one longtime staff. New additions to the Board of Directors, to replace exiting members and to expand the Board. And more . . . all during the year of 2018. How will these changes affect us? What will 2019 bring? DHHSC anticipates new […]
