Gallaudet University and Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center

Gallaudet University is the world’s only university in which all programs and services are specifically designed to accommodate deaf and hard-of-hearing students. The Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center ensures that the diverse population of deaf and hard-of-hearing students (birth through age 21) in the nation are educated and empowered and have the linguistic competence to maximize their potential as productive and contributing members of society. The Research Institute is a leading center for research on deafness. National and international programs, including regional extension centers, conferences, sign language classes, summer programs, and international outreach, annually serve approximately 33,000 people.