Established in 1975

"education at its best",  Gov. Mario Cuomo, 1985 

The Program for Deaf Adults (PDA) is the largest, most comprehensive post-secondary program for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students in the New York area. Students pursuing  an  Associate’s  Degree  are  supported  by academic, personal  and job development counseling, registration assistance, classroom interpreters, tutors, note  takers, testing accommodation, and special sections of  Basic Skills Reading and Writing taught in ASL. Courses offered under Continuing Education, also taught in ASL, include GED,  Adult  Basic  Education,  Driver’s  Education for Deaf adults, American Sign Language, and more.

PDA's Interpreter Education Projects provide educational opportunities for individuals interested in a rigorous academic program that will prepare  them to become ASL- English Interpreters (BA degree or Professional Certificate), with special preparation for Interpreting in Educational Settings.

  • Icon1 Continuing Education
    Programs

  • PDA’s Continuing Education Programs (CEP) are designed for non-degree individuals who wish to enhance their academic, linguistic, and/or life enrichment skills. Learn More... 

  • Icon3  ASL-English Interpretation
    Program

  • Includes two programs: our nationally recognized American Sign Language (ASL)-English Interpretation Program, Professional Certificate or Baccalaureate Degree options, with special preparation for interpreting in K-12 educational settings, and the Pre-Interpreting Program. Learn more... 

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    Support Services

  • Provides support service to Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing matriculated students earning degrees in the college's Academic Division. Services include: Academic Advisement, special sections of Basic Skills Reading and Writing taught in ASL, interpreters, captionists, tutors, note takers, and testing accommodations. Learn more...