Mission Statement

DeafACT, inc strives to unite the Deaf and hearing communities by encouraging awareness of each other's culture; we accomplish this goal through educational theater performed by children using American Sign Language.

History

DeafACT, inc was founded in August 2005 by six motivated people who saw a need: the Austin hearing community had minimal exposure to American Sign Language and Deaf culture. Through signed plays, Deaf children can express themselves artistically while sharing their culture and language with hearing volunteers and audiences. Our hearing and Deaf board members have worked together over the past few months--creating an effective organization, acquiring funding, and locating volunteers--to fulfill our mission.

Austin Officers

Franky Ramont Producer	Franky Ramont is an ASL lecturer at The University of Texas. She has a B.S. in Business Management from Gallaudet University and an M.A. in Deaf Education from The University of Nebraska. Franky has taught ASL at six different universities since 1994. Besides teaching classes, she also holds acting workshops, advocates for the Deaf, acts and performs for video and stage productions, and tells stories in ASL for various groups. She enjoys teaching others about Deaf culture, ASL storytelling, and instructing/interpreting for Deaf children.
Carlotta Hernandez Company Administrator
Treasurer (OPEN)    Apply Now!
Annie Marks Volunteer Coordinator	Annie is currently a student at The University of Texas at Austin majoring in Deaf Education/Deaf Studies. After graduation, she plans to attend Graduate School to pursue a M.A. in Deaf Education. She has worked for Services for Students with Disabilities since her Freshman year at UT, and likes to spend her free time playing outdoors, volunteering, and attending local events. She is truly excited to be a part of DeafACT, inc!
Matt Marks Webmaster