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Deaf Kids Code is a nonprofit organization created to promote computer programming skills to kids who are Deaf/ Hard of Hearing as away to improve lives.

After becoming an activist for deaf/ hard of hearing children, a realization of serious concerns emerged. Among those was the staggering lack of economic participation deaf/hard of hearing children had going into adulthood.There is also vast education gap in which these kids were falling into. All of the studies and data available have one disturbing trend- this population is without any physical or intellectual disability, but are not fully engaged within social or economical sectors. Communication gaps conclude the failures of society to benefit from their untapped pool of talent. Exploring all possible career paths that I could help guide them towards, to ensure a brighter future, where they are equipped with a skill set the world needs. Computer programming became a viable answer. By exposing deaf/ hard of hearing students to this skill set, we offer them the world of options in terms of being leaders towards innovation, inspiration, and economic empowerment. Society wins because we get to enjoy the contribution of such talent, as well as, the economic contribution towards the economy. The U.S. workforce in expected to add over 1 million tech/ computing related jobs within the next 8 years. Why not rise to the occasion and support the deaf/ hard of hearing in being a valued part of this need? There are several advantages to programming as a career. Among those is the ability to work remotely, and have all the communication done via email, texting, or other forms of captioning. I hope that by providing the path towards computing, we are able to change the equation.

09/09/2026

Do you know a young person passionate about STEM who could help inspire their peers?

Encourage them to apply to join the 2027 STEM Next Flight Crew!
This national STEM ambassador program for teens highlights the power of afterschool and summer STEM learning by amplifying youth voices from across the country.

Apply by October 29:

https://stemnext.fillout.com/2027flightcrew

STEM Next is looking for youth ages 13–18 who have participated in afterschool, summer or other out-of-school STEM programs and are ready to share their STEM stories.
Selected teens will represent their states as part of a national cohort while building leadership and communication skills and championing the value of afterschool and summer STEM.

🙌🏽 Encourage a young person to apply by Oct. 29:

https://stemnext.org/flight-crew/apply/

Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing - DHH

The STEM Next Flight Crew is a national youth ambassador program elevating young voices in STEM to inspire their peers and demonstrate that STEM is for everyone and happens everywhere. Selected teens represent their states as they develop leadership and communication skills, share their STEM stories...

08/11/2026

Want to see our students capstone project after our data & AI summer course?

Want to see what some of our NYC Department of Youth and Community Development students have been working on this summer? Check out the Deaf Kids Code showcase this Friday, August 14th at 10 am - 12 pm EST! Email: [email protected] to request to watch via virtual Zoom.

05/14/2026

So many moments of magic happened there. We enjoyed the staff, students, and positive environment!

05/12/2026

We were so impressed with the students and their super creative projects!!! Future engineers, innovators, and founders coming on the horizon! 🚀

05/12/2026

Built robots by programming their circuitry. Knowing the immersive engineering process through the power of invention creates an unforgettable learning experience.

01/17/2026

Attention College Students looking for paid internship!!! Undergrads and Graduate level students looking for real world experience while being part of a prestigious tech company!!! We get to offer another competitive paid internship in partnership with Infosys’s InStep program.
Interns are afforded the flexibility to select their projects, working on cutting-edge initiatives in cybersecurity, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.
**InStep Accessibility Internship**
Dates: May 18 – July 10 (8 weeks) but may subject to change
Remote optional* This year there is a possibility of interns coming into one of the office locations.
Stipend : 25$ per hour (depends on academic level), 5 days a week, 8 hours (inclusive in stipend) + 1 hour lunch (not inclusive in stipend).
Recruitment timeline and stages are deadline to submit resume for initial screening interview with us Feb 10th! Then candidates will get recommended to the next stage of screening by the InStep Team. If you are selected to next round they will take over the selection screening process.
Specific considerations:
Must be pursuing a full-time bachelors/master’s degree at a university at the time of the internship.
Should be a USA citizen.
Skill set should include tech experience e.g. data analytics, data science, AI/ML, Python, Java, business management, or other closely related disciplines.
Alongside the InStep team, Infosys Foundation USA will also be an involved party in this journey to help ensure the intern will receive both empathetic and infrastructure support.
Equally, the Infosys Accessibility Living Labs team will be part of the journey for the students, supporting them through the provision of tools and other accessibility needs.

Apply today by emailing us at [email protected]

12/04/2025

Hey everyone! It’s computer science education week soon! Get your students, and anyone curious to learn new tech skills involved while working on a fun project.
CSedWeek is about so much more than coding! We are offering two sessions!

“AI for Oceans”
Learn about AI, machine learning, training data, and bias, while exploring ethical issues and how AI can be used to address world problems grades 5th -12. Dec 9th 11:30am est.

“Large Language Models: Math, not Magic”
Students explore how large language models (LLMs) generate text one token at a time and represent meaning mathematically. They apply this knowledge by creating an artifact that refutes common misconceptions about how LLMs work.
grades 9-12 . Dec 9th 1:30pm est

Email [email protected] to reserve your spot!

12/02/2025

We don’t just teach technology, we encourage curiosity, experimentation, and innovation. AI, engineering, and design thinking are vital skills we promote. Donate today so we can continue cultivating the next generation of greatness!

https://www.deafkidscode.org/donate

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