{"id":45999,"date":"2026-10-19T17:40:14","date_gmt":"2026-10-19T22:40:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/?p=45999"},"modified":"2026-10-19T17:45:32","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T22:45:32","slug":"deaf-action-center-50th-anniversary-gala","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/blog\/2026\/10\/19\/deaf-action-center-50th-anniversary-gala\/","title":{"rendered":"Deaf Action Center 50th Anniversary Gala"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dactexas.org\/events\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"46001\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/blog\/2026\/10\/19\/deaf-action-center-50th-anniversary-gala\/deaf-action-center-50th-anniversary-gala\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Deaf-Action-Center-50th-Anniversary-Gala.png?fit=768%2C960&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"768,960\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"Deaf Action Center 50th Anniversary Gala\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Deaf-Action-Center-50th-Anniversary-Gala.png?fit=560%2C700&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-46001\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Deaf-Action-Center-50th-Anniversary-Gala.png?resize=500%2C625&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Deaf Action Center 50th Anniversary Gala\" width=\"500\" height=\"625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Deaf-Action-Center-50th-Anniversary-Gala.png?w=768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Deaf-Action-Center-50th-Anniversary-Gala.png?resize=240%2C300&amp;ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Deaf-Action-Center-50th-Anniversary-Gala.png?resize=560%2C700&amp;ssl=1 560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Deaf-Action-Center-50th-Anniversary-Gala.png?resize=260%2C325&amp;ssl=1 260w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Deaf-Action-Center-50th-Anniversary-Gala.png?resize=160%2C200&amp;ssl=1 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Join us for an unforgettable evening as Deaf Action Center presents its bi-annual gala, <em>Honoring Our Past &amp; Embracing Our Future.<\/em> This formal celebration brings together community leaders, advocates, and supporters to reflect on the powerful legacy of service that has shaped our past and to invest in the future we are building together.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_46000\" style=\"width: 210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/The-Pittman-Hotel.jpg?ssl=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-46000\" data-attachment-id=\"46000\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/blog\/2026\/10\/19\/deaf-action-center-50th-anniversary-gala\/the-pittman-hotel\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/The-Pittman-Hotel.jpg?fit=1024%2C578&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1024,578\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"The Pittman Hotel\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/The-Pittman-Hotel.jpg?fit=560%2C316&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"hoverZoomLink wp-image-46000\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/The-Pittman-Hotel.jpg?resize=200%2C113&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Pittman Hotel\" width=\"200\" height=\"113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/The-Pittman-Hotel.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/The-Pittman-Hotel.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/The-Pittman-Hotel.jpg?resize=768%2C434&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/The-Pittman-Hotel.jpg?resize=560%2C316&amp;ssl=1 560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/The-Pittman-Hotel.jpg?resize=260%2C147&amp;ssl=1 260w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/The-Pittman-Hotel.jpg?resize=160%2C90&amp;ssl=1 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-46000\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pittman Hotel<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Guests will enjoy an inspiring program highlighting the transformative impact of our work, uplifting stories from the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community, and opportunities to deepen your connection to our mission. The evening will feature a curated dining experience, real stories, and meaningful moments that honor those who have helped advance access, equity, and opportunity.<\/p>\n<p>Your presence and support directly contribute to expanding vital programs that empower Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals through education, economic security, and access to essential services.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Together, we celebrate our progress and embrace the promise of what&#8217;s to come.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Please visit our event page for additional information: <a href=\"https:\/\/dactexas.org\/events\/\">Events \u2013 Deaf Action Center (DAC)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Can&#8217;t make it to the event? Support the mission with a donation here:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/secure.givelively.org\/donate\/deaf-action-center\/deaf-action-center-50th-anniversary-gala\">Donate Now | Deaf Action Center Texas<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"46002\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/blog\/2026\/10\/19\/deaf-action-center-50th-anniversary-gala\/dac-50-years\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/dac-50-years.jpg?fit=624%2C257&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"624,257\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"dac 50 years\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/dac-50-years.jpg?fit=560%2C231&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-46002\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/dac-50-years.jpg?resize=560%2C231&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/dac-50-years.jpg?w=624&amp;ssl=1 624w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/dac-50-years.jpg?resize=300%2C124&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/dac-50-years.jpg?resize=560%2C231&amp;ssl=1 560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/dac-50-years.jpg?resize=260%2C107&amp;ssl=1 260w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/dac-50-years.jpg?resize=160%2C66&amp;ssl=1 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"hzViewer\" style=\"background: none; line-height: 0px; overflow: hidden; padding: 10px 5px; position: absolute; z-index: 2147483647; visibility: visible; opacity: 1; top: 544px; left: 10px; width: auto; height: auto; cursor: pointer; pointer-events: none; display: none;\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Join us for an unforgettable evening as Deaf Action Center presents its bi-annual gala, Honoring Our Past &amp; Embracing Our Future. This formal celebration brings together community leaders, advocates, and supporters to reflect on the powerful legacy of service that&hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"more-link-p\"><a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/blog\/2026\/10\/19\/deaf-action-center-50th-anniversary-gala\/\">Read more &rarr;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"jetpack_seo_schema_type":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[2],"tags":[16306,881,451,1019,822],"class_list":["post-45999","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-deaf-news","tag-50th-anniversary","tag-dac","tag-deaf-action-center","tag-fundraising","tag-gala"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p752R-bXV","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":34821,"url":"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/blog\/2016\/12\/29\/dac-marthas-vineyard-place-ribbon-cutting-ceremony-beacon-of-hope-gala\/","url_meta":{"origin":45999,"position":0},"title":"DAC Martha\u2019s Vineyard Place: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony &#038; Beacon of Hope Gala","author":"Grant Laird Jr","date":"December 29, 2016","format":false,"excerpt":"Click the image(s) to view bigger size Deaf Action Center Presents: Martha\u2019s Vineyard Place Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Date: January 14, 2017 Time: Noon Admission: Free Martha\u2019s Vineyard Place 3115 Crestview Drive Dallas, Texas 75235 -------------------------------- Beacon of Hope Gala Date: January 14, 2017 Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm Belo Mansion &\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;General&quot;","block_context":{"text":"General","link":"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/blog\/category\/deaf-news\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/DAC_onepager_ribboncutting-232x300.png?resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":44021,"url":"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/blog\/2023\/05\/03\/our-dallas-black-deaf-advocates-30th-anniversary-gala-6-3-2023\/","url_meta":{"origin":45999,"position":1},"title":"Dallas Black Deaf Advocates\u00a030th Anniversary Gala 6\/3\/2023","author":"Grant Laird Jr","date":"May 3, 2023","format":false,"excerpt":"Join us for Our Dallas Black Deaf Advocates\u00a0 30th Anniversary Gala Date: Saturday, June 3, 2023 Time: 6:00 PM Dallas Black Deaf Advocates @ Dallas Association of the Deaf 4215 Maple Ave. Dallas, Texas 75219 Admission: $30 tickets now or $40 at door Attire - Ladies: semi-formal & Men: Coat\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;General&quot;","block_context":{"text":"General","link":"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/blog\/category\/deaf-news\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/dbda-anniversary-gala-june-3-2023-flyer.jpeg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/dbda-anniversary-gala-june-3-2023-flyer.jpeg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/dbda-anniversary-gala-june-3-2023-flyer.jpeg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/dbda-anniversary-gala-june-3-2023-flyer.jpeg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":35088,"url":"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/blog\/2017\/02\/10\/dac-beacon-of-hope-gala\/","url_meta":{"origin":45999,"position":2},"title":"DAC Beacon of Hope Gala","author":"Grant Laird Jr","date":"February 10, 2017","format":false,"excerpt":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ChwMIFNBm4Y Dear Deaf Action Center Friends, On behalf of the Deaf and\/or hard of hearing community, we invite you to join our community of partners to celebrate our many accomplishments as we move together toward an even brighter future! 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