Description
The U.S. Department of Education is seeking applications to establish a National Technical Assistance Center for Postsecondary Education and Training for Individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. The purpose of this center is to provide technical assistance and support to individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, as well as to institutions of higher education and other organizations that serve this population. The center will focus on improving postsecondary education and employment outcomes for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, and will provide training, technical assistance, and resources to support this goal. Some key aspects of the job and scope of work include:
• Increasing the number of individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing who are admitted to, persist in, and complete postsecondary education and employment training opportunities
• Improving the capacity of institutions of higher education and other organizations to provide accessible and inclusive education and employment training opportunities for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing
• Providing technical assistance and support to individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, as well as to institutions of higher education and other organizations that serve this population
• Developing and disseminating resources and materials to support the education and employment of individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing
• Collaborating with other organizations and stakeholders to advance the education and employment of individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.