Navigating the IEP Process
Learn the IEP process, understand your role, and access tools to advocate for your deaf or hard of hearing child’s education.
Deaf Culture Digital Library
Maryland Deaf Culture Digital Library is dedicated to providing leadership and guidance by making eBooks, videos, and resources accessible.
Featured Resource
The Deaf Content Creator Collective Is Officially Live!
The Collective is a growing catalog of Deaf artists, storytellers, educators, and experts across various disciplines. Whether you are looking for a creator to feature, collaborate with, or learn from, the Collective makes it easier to connect with Deaf voices, talent, and culture.
Welcome back to school after a wonderful summer break!
Discover a wealth of resources to help you navigate your local school system and county and state programs.
You can also access various videos and ebooks for viewing and reading pleasure.
Resources for Back to School
Resources for Parents with Deaf Children
Graphic Novels and Manga with Deaf Characters
Newest Resources
Reading SOS: How do I, as a hearing parent, read aloud with my deaf child?
Dr. Leala Holcomb shares practical tips for using shared reading, English, and ASL to support literacy development in deaf and hearing children.
Pineapple and Cheese
Pineapple and Cheese is a Deaf, education, and advocacy-focused business that shares accessible and understandable, early language ASL content.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
If you or a loved one is struggling with thoughts of suicide, anxiety, depression or problems with drugs or alcohol, reach out to the 988 Lifeline. You can call, text or chat with a caring call specialist who can assist in directing you to information and resources in your area.
Your Library Journey Options
The library website offers a wealth of resources for all ages, interests, and needs. Whether you’re looking for eBooks, digital videos, online journals, or information about local libraries, you can find it all here. Here are a few of the resources you can explore through DCDL.
eBooks - Overdrive
Read your favorite books online or download them to your device.
Digital Videos
Watch movies, TV shows, and educational videos in sign language.
Resources & Online Journals
Access digital resources and scholarly journals and magazines.
Find Maryland Local Libraries
Find a library near you and learn about its services.
Materials Loans from Maryland Libraries - Marina
MARINA can be used to request items only if they are not owned by your local library system.
Explore Deaf Community Events
Meet and mingle with the deaf community.
Discover eBooks, streaming videos, online journals, and information about nearby libraries, all in one centralized place and tailored to the needs of Maryland’s deaf community.
About Us
The Deaf Culture Digital Library provides resources and information about deaf culture to Maryland residents and offers access to digital collections of deaf-related books, videos, articles, and more.
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