National Deaf Center on Postsecondary Outcomes
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High school, college, or job training—no matter the goal, we’ve got your back! 💪You bring the passion, we’ll bring the resources!
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Deaf-led, person-centered, evidence-based, and 100% free!
nationaldeafcenter.org
deafverse.com
The recent Reduction in Force (RIF) at the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)—including OSEP and RSA—jeopardizes decades of progress in disability rights, education, and employment. #ProtectIDEA #4SpecialEducation 🧵 [thread]
Protect Disability Rights: Restore OSERS
⚠️ 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...
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October 14, 2025 at 10:47 PM
The recent Reduction in Force (RIF) at the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)—including OSEP and RSA—jeopardizes decades of progress in disability rights, education, and employment. #ProtectIDEA #4SpecialEducation 🧵 [thread]
80% of Gen Z students already use AI.
But most colleges still don’t have clear AI policies. For deaf students, that’s the difference between access and barriers.
From captions to note-taking to writing tools -- AI is here. Why aren’t we using it as formal accommodation? bit.ly/AIAsAnAccomm...
But most colleges still don’t have clear AI policies. For deaf students, that’s the difference between access and barriers.
From captions to note-taking to writing tools -- AI is here. Why aren’t we using it as formal accommodation? bit.ly/AIAsAnAccomm...
AI as an Accommodation for Deaf College Students
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...
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September 17, 2025 at 6:23 PM
80% of Gen Z students already use AI.
But most colleges still don’t have clear AI policies. For deaf students, that’s the difference between access and barriers.
From captions to note-taking to writing tools -- AI is here. Why aren’t we using it as formal accommodation? bit.ly/AIAsAnAccomm...
But most colleges still don’t have clear AI policies. For deaf students, that’s the difference between access and barriers.
From captions to note-taking to writing tools -- AI is here. Why aren’t we using it as formal accommodation? bit.ly/AIAsAnAccomm...
🌐 429,531 badges earned.
📚 Thousands of learners engaged.
🌟 One shared goal: stronger and better access for deaf students.
This #DeafAwarenessMonth, keep growing your skills with us and make an impact. Enroll in our free online courses today ➡️ bit.ly/NDCOnlineLea...
📚 Thousands of learners engaged.
🌟 One shared goal: stronger and better access for deaf students.
This #DeafAwarenessMonth, keep growing your skills with us and make an impact. Enroll in our free online courses today ➡️ bit.ly/NDCOnlineLea...
Online Learning
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...
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September 15, 2025 at 6:51 PM
🌐 429,531 badges earned.
📚 Thousands of learners engaged.
🌟 One shared goal: stronger and better access for deaf students.
This #DeafAwarenessMonth, keep growing your skills with us and make an impact. Enroll in our free online courses today ➡️ bit.ly/NDCOnlineLea...
📚 Thousands of learners engaged.
🌟 One shared goal: stronger and better access for deaf students.
This #DeafAwarenessMonth, keep growing your skills with us and make an impact. Enroll in our free online courses today ➡️ bit.ly/NDCOnlineLea...
When deaf & disabled students are part of the conversation, campuses grow in ways that really matter. Their insights help shape stronger programs, smarter policies, & better everyday experiences. Student advisory boards are one way to make that happen. Learn how it's working: bit.ly/StudentAdvis...
Student Advisory Boards as Catalysts for Change
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...
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July 30, 2025 at 2:48 PM
When deaf & disabled students are part of the conversation, campuses grow in ways that really matter. Their insights help shape stronger programs, smarter policies, & better everyday experiences. Student advisory boards are one way to make that happen. Learn how it's working: bit.ly/StudentAdvis...
35 years of the ADA.
It opened doors for deaf people to access school, work, and daily life.
At NDC, that impact is personal and ongoing.
See how the ADA still shapes what we do: bit.ly/35YearsOfADA #ADA35
It opened doors for deaf people to access school, work, and daily life.
At NDC, that impact is personal and ongoing.
See how the ADA still shapes what we do: bit.ly/35YearsOfADA #ADA35
35 Years of the ADA: How NDC Supports Access and Progress
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. ...
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July 26, 2025 at 11:06 PM
35 years of the ADA.
It opened doors for deaf people to access school, work, and daily life.
At NDC, that impact is personal and ongoing.
See how the ADA still shapes what we do: bit.ly/35YearsOfADA #ADA35
It opened doors for deaf people to access school, work, and daily life.
At NDC, that impact is personal and ongoing.
See how the ADA still shapes what we do: bit.ly/35YearsOfADA #ADA35
We’re going to #AHEAD2025! If you’re working toward the same goal—supporting deaf students in college—come find us! We’re presenting and would love to connect.
July 14, 2025 at 3:10 PM
We’re going to #AHEAD2025! If you’re working toward the same goal—supporting deaf students in college—come find us! We’re presenting and would love to connect.
Being deaf and autistic isn’t always visible but the impact is real.
This story is part of a larger conversation.
🔗 Read the full resource here on how to better support them in college, transition, and career support settings: bit.ly/WorkingwithA...
This story is part of a larger conversation.
🔗 Read the full resource here on how to better support them in college, transition, and career support settings: bit.ly/WorkingwithA...
July 11, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Being deaf and autistic isn’t always visible but the impact is real.
This story is part of a larger conversation.
🔗 Read the full resource here on how to better support them in college, transition, and career support settings: bit.ly/WorkingwithA...
This story is part of a larger conversation.
🔗 Read the full resource here on how to better support them in college, transition, and career support settings: bit.ly/WorkingwithA...
Deaf students deserve access and opportunity—and local systems can’t do it alone. Protect IDEA Part D.
Support the national programs that make local success possible.
📖 Read why this matters: bit.ly/ProtectIDEAP...
👉 Then sign the petition today: exceptionalchildren.org/lac?vvsrc=/C...
Support the national programs that make local success possible.
📖 Read why this matters: bit.ly/ProtectIDEAP...
👉 Then sign the petition today: exceptionalchildren.org/lac?vvsrc=/C...
Bridging Gaps, Building Futures: The Impact of the National Deaf Center
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...
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June 23, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Deaf students deserve access and opportunity—and local systems can’t do it alone. Protect IDEA Part D.
Support the national programs that make local success possible.
📖 Read why this matters: bit.ly/ProtectIDEAP...
👉 Then sign the petition today: exceptionalchildren.org/lac?vvsrc=/C...
Support the national programs that make local success possible.
📖 Read why this matters: bit.ly/ProtectIDEAP...
👉 Then sign the petition today: exceptionalchildren.org/lac?vvsrc=/C...
We're excited to introduce Deafverse: Legends of the Eldertree-a NEW online game designed to help deaf students practice self-advocacy & decision-making skills as they prepare for college. Take a look at what it offers, then play & let us know what you think!
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College Is Your Next Quest—Let’s Make It Legendary!
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.
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June 12, 2025 at 9:21 PM
We're excited to introduce Deafverse: Legends of the Eldertree-a NEW online game designed to help deaf students practice self-advocacy & decision-making skills as they prepare for college. Take a look at what it offers, then play & let us know what you think!
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nationaldeafcenter.org/news-items/c...
It only takes one person to make a difference. 💛
This story is a reminder that small shifts — rooted in awareness — can open the door to meaningful connection.
Watch the full video and explore FREE tips + tools for supporting deaf people with disabilities. 🔗 nationaldeafcenter.org/resources/de...
This story is a reminder that small shifts — rooted in awareness — can open the door to meaningful connection.
Watch the full video and explore FREE tips + tools for supporting deaf people with disabilities. 🔗 nationaldeafcenter.org/resources/de...
June 11, 2025 at 4:45 PM
It only takes one person to make a difference. 💛
This story is a reminder that small shifts — rooted in awareness — can open the door to meaningful connection.
Watch the full video and explore FREE tips + tools for supporting deaf people with disabilities. 🔗 nationaldeafcenter.org/resources/de...
This story is a reminder that small shifts — rooted in awareness — can open the door to meaningful connection.
Watch the full video and explore FREE tips + tools for supporting deaf people with disabilities. 🔗 nationaldeafcenter.org/resources/de...
What we saw in Puerto Rico was powerful:
Campus teams stepping up.
Families pushing for access.
Deaf students dreaming big—and being heard.
📲 Read full story here: nationaldeafcenter.org/news-items/c...
Campus teams stepping up.
Families pushing for access.
Deaf students dreaming big—and being heard.
📲 Read full story here: nationaldeafcenter.org/news-items/c...
Community Conversations at University of Puerto Rico Campuses
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...
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May 30, 2025 at 4:31 PM
What we saw in Puerto Rico was powerful:
Campus teams stepping up.
Families pushing for access.
Deaf students dreaming big—and being heard.
📲 Read full story here: nationaldeafcenter.org/news-items/c...
Campus teams stepping up.
Families pushing for access.
Deaf students dreaming big—and being heard.
📲 Read full story here: nationaldeafcenter.org/news-items/c...
63.9% of employers know a youth is deaf, but only 15.4% provide accommodations (Newman et al., 2011). That gap puts futures at risk.
To help change that, take our FREE, 1-hour module to learn how Pre-ETS can support deaf youth as they move from school to college or work. ➡️ bit.ly/PreETSandDea...
To help change that, take our FREE, 1-hour module to learn how Pre-ETS can support deaf youth as they move from school to college or work. ➡️ bit.ly/PreETSandDea...
Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) and Deaf Youth - National Deaf Center
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May 27, 2025 at 7:27 PM
63.9% of employers know a youth is deaf, but only 15.4% provide accommodations (Newman et al., 2011). That gap puts futures at risk.
To help change that, take our FREE, 1-hour module to learn how Pre-ETS can support deaf youth as they move from school to college or work. ➡️ bit.ly/PreETSandDea...
To help change that, take our FREE, 1-hour module to learn how Pre-ETS can support deaf youth as they move from school to college or work. ➡️ bit.ly/PreETSandDea...
Deaf students with disabilities face unique challenges in college—many of which go unseen.
If you're looking to deepen your understanding and strengthen your practices, this is a good place to start:
🔗 bit.ly/DeafStudents...
If you're looking to deepen your understanding and strengthen your practices, this is a good place to start:
🔗 bit.ly/DeafStudents...
Are Deaf Students with Multiple Disabilities Getting the Support They Need on Your Campus?
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...
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May 13, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Deaf students with disabilities face unique challenges in college—many of which go unseen.
If you're looking to deepen your understanding and strengthen your practices, this is a good place to start:
🔗 bit.ly/DeafStudents...
If you're looking to deepen your understanding and strengthen your practices, this is a good place to start:
🔗 bit.ly/DeafStudents...
Excited to share new research article by Dr. Latisha Porter-Vaughn and Dr. Lissa Ramirez-Stapleton on Black deaf women at HBCUs! 🔥 Proud to have supported the larger study behind this work.
Read the free article here: jaawge-ojs-tamu.tdl.org/jaawge/artic...
Read the free article here: jaawge-ojs-tamu.tdl.org/jaawge/artic...
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April 28, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Excited to share new research article by Dr. Latisha Porter-Vaughn and Dr. Lissa Ramirez-Stapleton on Black deaf women at HBCUs! 🔥 Proud to have supported the larger study behind this work.
Read the free article here: jaawge-ojs-tamu.tdl.org/jaawge/artic...
Read the free article here: jaawge-ojs-tamu.tdl.org/jaawge/artic...
Session in action! Loved coming together with passionate fellows to share ideas, learn from each other, and explore new ways to support access for all deaf college students. #aera2025
April 25, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Session in action! Loved coming together with passionate fellows to share ideas, learn from each other, and explore new ways to support access for all deaf college students. #aera2025
Big step for accessibility in Colorado with a launch of a pilot offering free ASL access at workforce centers! Thank you to Government Technology for mentioning our data in your piece. 👏
When you get a chance, give it a read!
When you get a chance, give it a read!
Colorado Incorporates Digital ASL Access at Workforce Centers
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...
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April 24, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Big step for accessibility in Colorado with a launch of a pilot offering free ASL access at workforce centers! Thank you to Government Technology for mentioning our data in your piece. 👏
When you get a chance, give it a read!
When you get a chance, give it a read!
Kicking off Day 1 in Denver! We’ve landed at #AERA2025 and we’re ready to dive in—who else is here and excited to connect?
We’re heading to #AERA2025, hosted by @aeraedresearch.bsky.social!
Join us at the biggest education research event of the year—2,500+ sessions, including ours!
Come say hi and let’s chat about all things education and accessibility for deaf college students.
Details here: bit.ly/AERA2025
Join us at the biggest education research event of the year—2,500+ sessions, including ours!
Come say hi and let’s chat about all things education and accessibility for deaf college students.
Details here: bit.ly/AERA2025
April 23, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Kicking off Day 1 in Denver! We’ve landed at #AERA2025 and we’re ready to dive in—who else is here and excited to connect?
How can higher ed better support deaf students? If you’ve lived it or supported it, we want to hear from you.
📌 Campus Experience → current students.
📌 Career Services → current students & grads (past 5 yrs).
📌 Coordinating Disability Services → DSS pros only.
Visit here: bit.ly/ndcsurveys
📌 Campus Experience → current students.
📌 Career Services → current students & grads (past 5 yrs).
📌 Coordinating Disability Services → DSS pros only.
Visit here: bit.ly/ndcsurveys
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April 14, 2025 at 7:08 PM
How can higher ed better support deaf students? If you’ve lived it or supported it, we want to hear from you.
📌 Campus Experience → current students.
📌 Career Services → current students & grads (past 5 yrs).
📌 Coordinating Disability Services → DSS pros only.
Visit here: bit.ly/ndcsurveys
📌 Campus Experience → current students.
📌 Career Services → current students & grads (past 5 yrs).
📌 Coordinating Disability Services → DSS pros only.
Visit here: bit.ly/ndcsurveys
We’re heading to #AERA2025, hosted by @aeraedresearch.bsky.social!
Join us at the biggest education research event of the year—2,500+ sessions, including ours!
Come say hi and let’s chat about all things education and accessibility for deaf college students.
Details here: bit.ly/AERA2025
Join us at the biggest education research event of the year—2,500+ sessions, including ours!
Come say hi and let’s chat about all things education and accessibility for deaf college students.
Details here: bit.ly/AERA2025
April 10, 2025 at 3:16 PM
We’re heading to #AERA2025, hosted by @aeraedresearch.bsky.social!
Join us at the biggest education research event of the year—2,500+ sessions, including ours!
Come say hi and let’s chat about all things education and accessibility for deaf college students.
Details here: bit.ly/AERA2025
Join us at the biggest education research event of the year—2,500+ sessions, including ours!
Come say hi and let’s chat about all things education and accessibility for deaf college students.
Details here: bit.ly/AERA2025
“Deaf college students were nearly twice as likely to take a leave of absence or withdraw during the pandemic—despite receiving institutional support. What does this mean for the future of accessibility in higher ed?”
Check out the full findings here! ⬇️
Check out the full findings here! ⬇️
Drs. Bloom and Palmer recently published with us a new article exploring the impacts of COVID-19 on deaf college students. Check out this important work here!
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Disparate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on deaf college students
Abstract. This study explores the experiences of deaf college students during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic to examine institutional capacity to retai
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April 2, 2025 at 7:13 PM
“Deaf college students were nearly twice as likely to take a leave of absence or withdraw during the pandemic—despite receiving institutional support. What does this mean for the future of accessibility in higher ed?”
Check out the full findings here! ⬇️
Check out the full findings here! ⬇️
The Deaf Awareness Micro Certificate is helping people rethink access and take action for change. Best part? It’s FREE and self-paced!
Learn real strategies, read powerful stories, and walk away with tools to create better spaces.
Ready to take the next step? Sign up today! bit.ly/EnhanceYourD...
Learn real strategies, read powerful stories, and walk away with tools to create better spaces.
Ready to take the next step? Sign up today! bit.ly/EnhanceYourD...
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April 1, 2025 at 2:31 PM
The Deaf Awareness Micro Certificate is helping people rethink access and take action for change. Best part? It’s FREE and self-paced!
Learn real strategies, read powerful stories, and walk away with tools to create better spaces.
Ready to take the next step? Sign up today! bit.ly/EnhanceYourD...
Learn real strategies, read powerful stories, and walk away with tools to create better spaces.
Ready to take the next step? Sign up today! bit.ly/EnhanceYourD...
More deaf people live in rural areas than hearing people, yet resources often fall short—fewer school and job opportunities, interpreter shortages, and unreliable internet.
The data is clear—these challenges are real, & change starts with awareness. Read here: nationaldeafcenter.org/news-items/e...
The data is clear—these challenges are real, & change starts with awareness. Read here: nationaldeafcenter.org/news-items/e...
Employment and Education in the Rural Deaf Landscape
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...
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March 31, 2025 at 2:58 PM
More deaf people live in rural areas than hearing people, yet resources often fall short—fewer school and job opportunities, interpreter shortages, and unreliable internet.
The data is clear—these challenges are real, & change starts with awareness. Read here: nationaldeafcenter.org/news-items/e...
The data is clear—these challenges are real, & change starts with awareness. Read here: nationaldeafcenter.org/news-items/e...
Ever wondered how deaf folks are doing in jobs & education? We’ve got the latest State Reports, and the numbers might surprise you! Explore it, share your thoughts, and be part of the conversation.
Visit now: bit.ly/StateReportO...
Visit now: bit.ly/StateReportO...
March 17, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Ever wondered how deaf folks are doing in jobs & education? We’ve got the latest State Reports, and the numbers might surprise you! Explore it, share your thoughts, and be part of the conversation.
Visit now: bit.ly/StateReportO...
Visit now: bit.ly/StateReportO...
Deaf grad students, impostor syndrome can make you question your place—but you deserve to be here. 💪 Want more insights? Check out our grad student page for the full video and resources to help you thrive.
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March 10, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Deaf grad students, impostor syndrome can make you question your place—but you deserve to be here. 💪 Want more insights? Check out our grad student page for the full video and resources to help you thrive.
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Happy National Deaf Youth Day! Today, we celebrate the strength, creativity, and brilliance of deaf youth. From school to work and beyond, you’re shaping the future every step of the way.
Keep pushing forward, keep growing, and most importantly—keep being YOU! #NDYD #NationalDeafYouthDay
Keep pushing forward, keep growing, and most importantly—keep being YOU! #NDYD #NationalDeafYouthDay
March 6, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Happy National Deaf Youth Day! Today, we celebrate the strength, creativity, and brilliance of deaf youth. From school to work and beyond, you’re shaping the future every step of the way.
Keep pushing forward, keep growing, and most importantly—keep being YOU! #NDYD #NationalDeafYouthDay
Keep pushing forward, keep growing, and most importantly—keep being YOU! #NDYD #NationalDeafYouthDay