NTID Rochester Institute of Technology

Format: 16mm

Archive ID: 0436

Notes: [VO] When you hire someone to do a job, you're not hiring his ears, you're hiring what's between them. A deaf person can learn to do just about anything with his hands and his mind. All he needs is the training. There's a college in Rochester, New York that gives young deaf people the training they need. The National Technical Institute for the Deaf. It's the only technical college in the United States, created and supported by an act of Congress that provides training for the deaf. I'm John Opel, president of IBM. Skilled deaf workers make a real contribution to business and industry. There are companies throughout the country that hire them when they can. We're one of them. Next time you are hiring, remember you don't hire ears. You hire what's between them.[/VO] The National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID) is the first and largest technological college in the world for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. As one of nine colleges within the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) in Rochester, New York, NTID provides academic programs, access, ASL in-class interpreters and support services-including on-site audiological, speech-language, and cochlear implant support. As of fall quarter 2012, NTID encompasses just under 10% of RIT's enrollment, 1259 students. Roughly 775 deaf and hard of hearing students are cross-registered into another RIT college's program with support from NTID.

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The still from the film about NTID Rochester Institute of Technology depicts a dimly lit scene, suggesting a focus on a person or group engaged in a task. The context emphasizes the capabilities of deaf individuals and the importance of training, underscoring the message that with the right education, deaf people can excel in various fields. The visual atmosphere possibly reflects an environment of learning and skill development.

00:00:00.000 — The still from the film about NTID Rochester Institute of Technology depicts a dimly lit scene, suggesting a focus on a person or group engaged in a task. The context emphasizes the capabilities of deaf individuals and the importance of training, underscoring the message that with the right education, deaf people can excel in various fields. The visual atmosphere possibly reflects an environment of learning and skill development.

The still features a man with a thoughtful expression, engaged in a task or study, possibly reading or writing. His hairstyle is styled, and he has a beard. The background has a soft focus, hinting at a classroom or similar educational setting. This image likely reflects the theme of empowerment and the potential for deaf individuals to gain skills and training, aligning with the voiceover's message about the capabilities of deaf people.

00:00:15.515 — The still features a man with a thoughtful expression, engaged in a task or study, possibly reading or writing. His hairstyle is styled, and he has a beard. The background has a soft focus, hinting at a classroom or similar educational setting. This image likely reflects the theme of empowerment and the potential for deaf individuals to gain skills and training, aligning with the voiceover's message about the capabilities of deaf people.

The still depicts a close-up of a hand holding a pencil, writing on a sheet of graph paper. The background is tinged with purple hues, possibly indicating an artistic filter or lighting. The context emphasizes the capabilities of deaf individuals, highlighting the importance of training and education, such as that provided by the NTID at Rochester Institute of Technology. The focus is on the act of writing, symbolizing learning and skill development.

00:00:17.050 — The still depicts a close-up of a hand holding a pencil, writing on a sheet of graph paper. The background is tinged with purple hues, possibly indicating an artistic filter or lighting. The context emphasizes the capabilities of deaf individuals, highlighting the importance of training and education, such as that provided by the NTID at Rochester Institute of Technology. The focus is on the act of writing, symbolizing learning and skill development.

Film Transcript / Subtitles

When you hire someone to do a job, you're not hiring his ears. You're hiring what's between them. A deaf person can learn to do just about anything with his hands and mind. All he needs is the training. There's a college in Rochester, New York, that gives young deaf people the training they need. The National Technical Institute for the Deaf. It's the only technical college in the United States created and supported by an act of Congress that provides training for the deaf. I'm John Opel, president of IBM. Skilled deaf workers make a real contribution to business and industry. There are companies throughout the country that hire them when they can. We're one of them. Next time you're hiring, remember, you don't hire ears. You hire what's between them.