Betty and Leonard Phillips Deaf Action Center
Individual and Family ServicesLouisiana, United States11-50 Employees
Betty and Leonard Phillips Deaf Action Center is a nonprofit organization serving the deaf, hard of hearing, and multi-handicapped residents in Louisiana. Founded in 1982 as a 501(c)(3), it grew from a community effort sparked by a visit from the National Theatre of the Deaf and was renamed in 1985 to honor its benefactors who provided seed funding. The center operates from a purpose-built facility in Shreveport designed to meet the population's communication needs and has evolved from a single staff member to a small team with volunteer support. Its work emphasizes independence, advocacy, education, and leadership development to reduce barriers for the Deaf community. Its services primarily target deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals and their families, while also engaging the broader public to improve understanding of deafness. In February 2025, ASL Now announced a partnership with the Deaf Action Center, signaling ongoing collaboration within the Deaf community.