The National Technical Institute for the Deaf is located in Rochester, New York. Among those who live in Rochester are more than 70,000 deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, one of the largest concentrations of deaf and hard-of-hearing residents in the United States.

Why do so many deaf people choose to call Rochester home? Because, like NTID, Rochester is a dynamic and innovative place, offering a variety of occupational, cultural, and recreational opportunities.

With a strong technology-based economy, Rochester serves as headquarters for such international corporate giants as Eastman Kodak, Bausch & Lomb, and Xerox. While it is large enough to provide the options one might expect in a bigger city, Rochester is small and friendly enough to be inviting and accessible.

Rochester's numerous festivals, museums, galleries, theaters, restaurants, and shopping malls provide something for every taste and mood. And, many area businesses have experience serving deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. You will find the city and its service providers knowledgeable, friendly, and courteous.

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