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Deaf students had a path to science careers -- until their federal grants ended

By Joseph Shapiro

Published April 28, 2025 at 4:07 PM CDT

Deaf students are less likely to find jobs in the sciences, health care or teaching. For years, the U.S. government tried to change that. But the grant program to help was just ended by the Trump Administration--leaving deaf students unsure about their future.

Joseph Shapiro

Joseph Shapiro is a NPR News Investigations correspondent.

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