The National Deaf Center on Postsecondary Outcomes (NDC) at the University of Texas at Austin has been awarded over $24 million in federal funding to expand nationwide support for deaf students. The largest portion, $20 million over five years, will sustain and grow NDC’s national technical assistance network, which provides training, resources, and data tools to schools, colleges, vocational rehabilitation agencies, and state systems working to improve outcomes for deaf learners.
An additional $2.25 million will fund Beyond Access, a new interpreter‑training initiative designed to increase the availability and quality of interpreters supporting deaf youth in education and workforce settings. Another $2.1 million will support Deafverse Career Connections, a career‑readiness program that helps deaf high school students build job skills, explore career pathways, and prepare for postsecondary success.
These grants strengthen NDC’s decade‑long mission to close gaps in access, improve transition outcomes, and expand opportunities for deaf youth nationwide. The funding supports research‑based interventions, accessible digital tools, professional development, and partnerships that help deaf students thrive in college, training programs, and long‑term careers.
Read more about the federal grant on The University of Texas at Austin College of Education website.
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