⚠️ Sweeping cuts at OSERS (OSEP & RSA) threaten compliance with IDEA and ADA. Without federal oversight, deaf and disabled students risk losing the education and rights they are guaranteed by law. Tel...

Colleges are still struggling to set clear AI policies, even as students, faculty, and staff are already using these tools.. Nearly 80% of Gen Z students report using AI, and most believe that schools...

NDC offers a variety of free online learning opportunities to support the postsecondary success of deaf students. Earn professional development clock hours by completing one of our modules or dig deep...

Colleges across the country are working to create more welcoming environments—but one key question remains: Are deaf students and students with other disabilities being meaningfully included in the de...

This year marks the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a landmark law that continues to shape access and opportunity for people with disabilities across the United States. ...

Across the U.S., deaf people face persistent barriers in education and employment. Only 5% of deaf people are enrolled in postsecondary educational programs—half the rate of hearing peers. Just 22% ha...

Deafverse: Legends of the Eldertree is a free, online educational game designed to help deaf teenagers prepare for life after high school. This is Deafverse like you’ve never seen it before.

In partnership with the University of Puerto Rico campuses in Aguadilla, Río Piedras, and Cayey, our team traveled to the heart of Borinquen. The university campus staff invited NDC because they saw a...

Think of a garden. Each plant has different needs—some require more sunlight, others need shade; some need deep soil, others thrive in shallow ground. But with the right environment, every plant can g...

Visitors to the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment’s workforce centers and vocational rehabilitation centers can now access free American Sign Language interpreting services through a new pil...

NDC Values Information From the Community The data we collect helps us develop products and services that meet your needs, and improve access for deaf students in transition settings and beyond! Help ...

Rural areas boast beautiful open spaces and close-knit communities, but they also come with big challenges, especially for deaf people. A new report from NDC—“Rural Deaf Experiences: Employment and Ed...

If you’re heading to SXSW EDU in a few weeks, get ready for an exciting session that brings the lived experiences of deaf people into the spotlight! On Monday, March 4th, from 4:30–5:00 PM CT, Chase B...

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More and more disabled students are pursuing careers in healthcare, from pharmacy techs to neurosurgeons. National data suggests that 3% of physicians have a disability, and among those with disabilit...

YouTube video by National Deaf Center

YouTube video by National Deaf Center

Many college operations are not set up with streamlined processes for accommodation expenses. Often they are operating on a ‘decentralized’ system. A decentralized system is where departments or organ...

NDC Values Information From the Community The data we collect helps us develop products and services that meet your needs, and improve access for deaf students in transition settings and beyond! Help us achieve our goals by participating in one of the following surveys: Deaf Student Postsecondary Access and Inclusion Survey Survey Open 10/1/24 to […]