Mission

The National Deaf Business Institute's (NDBI) commitment is to advance entrepreneurship by the deaf through education, research and outreach. Through its programs, NDBI aims to help empower the deaf community by increasing the number of deaf-owned businesses and deaf professionals.

About Us

NDBI was founded in July 2001 with the purpose of helping deaf people of all ages develop skills they can use to start, manage, and grow a successful business or organization. NDBI's vision is to become an organization that will develop and serve a community of deaf business leaders

NDBI youth programs focus on helping deaf youth develop their confidence, independence, and communication skills through programs that provide visible role models. By laying the foundation for youth through our secondary and post-secondary school programs, NDBI strives to create future business leaders.

For deaf professionals who need support for starting, managing, or growing their own business, NDBI is developing programs that will provide them with equal access to the resources they need. NDBI programs will provide tools deaf people can use to overcome barriers imposed by society.

In order to instill a high entrepreneurial spirit in deaf people, NDBI believes that it is critical for the community to have strong leaders and visible role models. Experienced deaf entrepreneurs can volunteer a few hours every week for any of our various programs for youth, college students, or professionals