NDC

National Deaf Center
on Postsecondary Outcomes

Building better pathways for deaf people.

55.8% of deaf people have some college credit or a college degree — and every day, more are exploring what comes after high school.

Deaf people encounter barriers that limit access to education, training, and careers — not because of their potential, but because systems weren’t designed to include them. NDC helps schools, colleges, workforce agencies, and deaf people remove those barriers through resources, research, professional learning, individualized support, and tools like Deafverse.

Deaf-centered. Evidence-based. Always free.

Nationwide

all U.S. states + territories

10+

years of national research

111,000+

course enrollments

20,000+

Deafverse players

What We Do

Real stories from deaf students and professionals — and how NDC turns them into change.

 

Find what you need

Jump straight to the tools, training, and guidance made for you.

FOR STUDENTS

I'm a student

Plan for college and careers, build self-advocacy skills, and play Deafverse.

For DSS Professionals

I support students on campus

Getccommodations guidance, training, and evidence-based practices.

For VR Professionals

I work in vocational rehabilitation

Explore deaf-centered strategies, coaching and certificate programs.

Latest News

“Mi Experiencia Fue Real”: Avanzando las Transiciones y Oportunidades de Empleo para Estudiantes Sordos en Puerto Rico

NDC se asoció con Puerto Rican Advocates and Consultants para fortalecer el acceso de la...

“My Experience Was Real”: Advancing Transition and Employment Outcomes for Deaf Students in Puerto Rico

NDC partnered with Puerto Rican Advocates and Consultants to strengthen deaf community access through coordinated...
A cartoon illustration of a person with purple hair sitting at a desk and using a computer. The monitor shows an NDC webpage about transition planning for deaf youth. A rubber duck sits on top of the monitor, a white cat sleeps curled up on the desk, and a green plant sits behind them.

5 Transition Resources Every Teacher Should Bookmark Before School Starts

Discover five free NDC transition planning resources helping teachers prepare deaf students for college, careers,...

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