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The image shows a composite design with two main sections. On the left, a grayscale side view of a person wearing glasses and looking towards a computer screen, mostly obscured by a textured white overlay. This side is relatively blurred, focusing attention on the right side of the image. The right section features a clear, detailed view of a computer screen displaying a statistical bar chart. The chart is composed of two vertical bars—one teal and the other black—indicating a comparison between two groups, labeled "Deaf" and "All." Numerical values "18" for "Deaf" and "31" for "All" are marked on the bars. The background is green with a dotted white pattern, adding a textured look. A small NDC icon is visible at the lower left corner.
March 16, 2026
Research and Publications, Current Trends
...NDC’s updated Data Dashboard reveals record deaf employment gains alongside persistent workforce gaps, guiding transition supports that expand access to meaningful careers....
A person sits at a marble desk working on a laptop beside an open design book showing color swatches and sketches. Their hands, decorated with henna and colorful nails, rest on the keyboard. A notebook and pen lie nearby, suggesting a creative or design-focused workspace.
November 12, 2025
Online Learning
...Two new NDC modules help campuses strengthen notetaking systems and train notetakers to better support access for deaf students....
A group of seven people are in a professional meeting room. Two women stand at the front of the room, smiling and communicating in American Sign Language (ASL). One woman, wearing a black dress and glasses, is signing while the other, in a black blouse and tan pants, signs back. Behind them is a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall above a webcam. Five others sit around a long conference table, watching and engaging with the presenters. The table has notebooks, pens, and documents, and the mood appears collaborative and positive.
November 10, 2025
Impact Stories
...Deaf professionals strengthen campus access systems—but too often, they face the same barriers they’re hired to remove....
A large freestanding sculpture displays the letters “TU” — the “T” in white and the “U” in bright yellow — representing Towson University. The sculpture sits on a black base with “TOWSON UNIVERSITY” written in white text. It stands on a paved walkway lined with brick buildings, trees, and lamp posts on a university campus.
October 20, 2025
Impact Stories
...By listening, learning, and acting fast, Towson University showed how one student’s request can spark meaningful, campus-wide change....
Group of people gathered around a table, smiling and sharing. The individuals are wearing various types of clothing and appear to be engaged in a social activity.
October 6, 2025
Media Mentions, Tools and Resources
...October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), a time to celebrate the contributions of people with disabilities and to reflect on how we can create more accessible pathways to...
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October 1, 2025
Tools and Resources
...While many deaf students use signed languages—sometimes as their primary language—their rights to accommodations are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504. Their access needs are...
Photo of a person using a laptop for ChatGPT.
September 17, 2025
Research and Publications
...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...
A stethoscope atop a clipboard on a table.
August 15, 2025
Tools and Resources
...For Deaf students entering healthcare fields, they often encounter a common question: How will I use a stethoscope? It’s a valid concern—and one that many academic institutions may not know...
The image shows a group of five young people standing outdoors, surrounded by trees with fresh green leaves. They are positioned close together, smiling and looking upwards, suggesting a positive or hopeful mood.
July 30, 2025
Tools and Resources
...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 decisions that...
A diverse group of five young adults, including one using a wheelchair, walk together smiling in a bright hallway, carrying backpacks and books.
July 26, 2025
Impact Stories
...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...
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July 15, 2025
Research and Publications
...Deaf college students have long faced barriers in higher education — from delayed access services to limited campus involvement. A new study from the National Deaf Center on Postsecondary Outcomes...

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