A world-class institute of changemakers in the deaf and signing community.
Since 1864, we have been investing in and creating resources for deaf and hard of hearing children, their families, and the professionals who work with them.
Over 50 degree programs, with online and continuing education for personal and professional development.
Innovating solutions to break down barriers, and using science to prove what does and doesn’t work.
We make it easy for you to apply and enter here.
Ready to take the next step toward a college education?
Make lasting memories and grow in ways you never thought possible.
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Director: Sharrell McCaskill
College Hall 322(202) 559-5683 (videophone)(202) 651-5462 (voice)(202) 651-5951 (fax)Email
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 - prohibits discrimination based on disability in employment, public accommodations, public services, transportation, and telecommunications and requires provision of reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
Section 503, Rehabilitation Act of 1973 - prohibits discrimination based on disability in federally assisted programs and requires affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.
Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973 - prohibits discrimination based on disability in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance.
Equal Pay Act of 1963 - prohibits pay differentials based on sex.
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 - prohibits harassment and other discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
Title IX of Education Amendments of 1972 - prohibits discrimination based on sex in educational programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance.
Executive Order 11375 (amended E.O. 11246) - prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin and requires federal contractors and subcontractors to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified women and minority group members.
Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 - prohibits discrimination in employment based on pregnancy, childbirth, or other related conditions.
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 - prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance.
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 - prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
Executive Order 11246 (as amended by E.O. 11375) - prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex or national origin and requires federal contractors and subcontractors to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified women and minority group members.
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 - prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin; requires reasonable accommodation of employee religious observances.
Section 402 Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance of 1974 - prohibits discrimination based on status as a special disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era and requires federal contractors and subcontractors to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified special disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam era.
Admissions Requirements
Spring 2021 – Dec 12Fall 2021 – May 15