NDC

National Deaf Center
on Postsecondary Outcomes

NDC Secures Second OSEP Grant for Another Five Years of Funding

Published on September 7, 2021

This image is of a Red piggy bank, and the background of the image is green.
Youtube video


Read the full video description.

We have exciting news to share! The National Deaf Center on Postsecondary Outcomes (NDC) has once again received funding from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP). This means we can continue our work for another five years, and hopefully beyond!

Our goal at NDC has always been to foster #DeafSuccess and support deaf students, families, educators, agency leaders, and disability service professionals. Over the past five years, by working closely with state and local community leaders, we are proud to have provided customized support to more than 2,000 people, schools, and organizations across the country. Our support extended even further digitally, where our extensive online resources have been downloaded over 200,000 times.

While we continue to navigate challenges of the current COVID-19 pandemic, we will prioritize the safety of our NDC community. NDC will continue to offer online events, online professional development courses, and COVID-specific support, along with timely guidance and strategies to center deaf experiences in the support of #DeafSuccess.

Despite ongoing challenges, we’ve seen so many success stories, including schools and organizations who have improved their services for deaf people during these difficult times. What we’ve learned from these challenges and successes over the past five years will guide our work going forward and help us continue our work towards access for deaf people.

Our community relationships are such an important part of who we are. Your continued support, input, and feedback is a vital part of helping us plan for the next five years. We look forward to continuing to serve you for years to come!

NDC is Here to Help

This news means you can continue to rely on the array of NDC resources we have available. Our free online professional development courses, downloadable resources, and informative live panels and events will continue to be available, and our NDC | help team can answer any questions you may have.

You can learn more about this grant and our vision by reading the longer story at UT College of Education. For more exciting updates, be sure to subscribe to our newsletter.

Save This
Please login to bookmark Close

Other News Items

A student uses American Sign Language during a one-on-one academic support session with a tutor seated across the table. The tutor holds a pen and takes notes as they communicate directly.
October 22, 2026
Research and Publications, Tools and Resources
...
Illustrated Deafverse banner featuring scenes from all three Deafverse worlds. On the left is the city setting from World One: Duel of the Bots; in the center are ocean scenes with boats from World Two: Revenge of the Deep; and on the right is the mountainous fantasy landscape from World Three: Legends of the Eldertree. The black-and-white Deafverse logo is prominently centered over the three environments.
October 7, 2026
...NDC receives $2.1 million from HHS to expand Deafverse with ASL-accessible career exploration tools shaped by deaf students and communities....
Silhouettes of people communicating using sign language.
September 30, 2026
Research and Publications
...Deaf college graduates report improved mental health and social support, but earn far fewer financial benefits than hearing college graduates....
National Deaf Center