Our Roots
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In 2005, a group of individuals from the Dayton Deaf and hard of hearing community got together to discuss a “dream” to establish a Deaf Center in the Miami Valley to provide support services and socialization opportunities for Deaf and hard of hearing and their families. The dream envisioned a place where services could be provided by and for Deaf and hard of hearing in the language mode most comfortable for them- a place where American Sign Language was respected, as were other modes of communication. They originally called themselves DHHC (Deaf and Hard of Hearing Center)
Early meetings focused on developing a vision, fundraising to give wings to the vision, and applying for a 501(c)(3). The popularity of the spaghetti dinner fundraisers proved to the members how much a Deaf Center was wanted and needed.
The founding members and others from the community were invited to become the first official Board. A provisional Tax ID number was issued in 2006 to the Deaf Community Resource Center-the new official name, with official final approval in 2007.
(V): 937-222-2434 (VP): 937-203-3853 (E): info@dcrcohio.org
SPRINGFIELD OFFICE:
2430 Van Buren Ave, Springfield
Ohio 45505
VP 937-688-1468
Email info@dcrcohio.org
eDeaf Community Resource Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.DAYTON OFFICE:
732 South Ludlow St. Dayton, Ohio 45402
VOICE 937-222-2434
VP 937-203-3853
Fax 937-558-0745
Email info@dcrcohio.org
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Our accreditation is a public commitment that we strive to involve persons served and their families in their service planning, respect individual cultural preferences, are accountable to our funding sources, referral agencies, and the community at large, address health and safety concerns, and maintain management practices that are efficient, cost-effective, and based on outcomes and consumer satisfaction.