National Deaf Center Receives Over $24 Million in Federal Grants

The National Deaf Center on Postsecondary Outcomes at The University of Texas at Austin has been awarded more than $24 million in federal funding. This significant investment, including a $20 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education, will expand programs and resources for deaf students pursuing higher education, training, and careers. The funding supports initiatives like strengthening interpreter training and a new career-readiness program for deaf high school students.