Supporting Deaf Veterans
Guidance for colleges and professionals supporting Deaf veterans with accommodations and campus resources.
Baltimore Pride 2026
June 8 - June 14
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.
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.
June is Pride Month, when the LGBTIQA+ communities come together and celebrate the freedom to be themselves. To celebrate the month, the DCDL provides resources for the members, their families, and allies to help celebrate freedom and love.
Pride Events in DMV
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Events
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Capital Pride 2026
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Frederick Pride 2026
June 26 - June 27 -
Rainbow Book Month™
Rainbow Book Month™ is a nationwide celebration of authors and works that reflect the lives and experiences of the LGBTIQA+ community. Enjoy these books with deaf characters or/and by deaf authors.
LGBTQIA+ (Fiction)
LGBTQIA+ (Non-Fiction)
LGBTQIA+ (Manga)
Resources
Newest Resources
Causes of Deafness During the Civil War
NPS article on Civil War-related deafness among soldiers and later Deaf veteran advocacy.
Deaf History That — “Deaf Soldiers”
NAD Deaf history video about Deaf soldiers and Deaf people connected to the Civil War.
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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