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Maryland Deaf Culture Digital Library is dedicated to providing leadership and guidance by making eBooks, videos, and resources accessible.
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Deaf Women United
DWU empowers Deaf women through advocacy, initiatives, and public awareness.
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National Deaf History Month
Every April we celebrate National Deaf History Month to honor individuals in a variety of fields who dedicated their lives toward the betterment of the Deaf community throughout history. These books and videos are but a portion of that fascinating and remarkable history.
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Spotlight of the Month
Surdists United
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Deaf History Video Edition
Deaf History: Frederick Barnard
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Laura Redden Searing and Deaf History in Missouri
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History of Deaf Education: Part 1
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History of Deaf Education: Part 2
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Most Recently Added Deaf History Books
Fighting in the Shadows
by
Harry G. Lang
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Echoes of Care
by
Jaipreet Virdi
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Vibrant Mosaic
by
John B. Christiansen
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The Proper Way to Educate the Deaf
by
The Abbé Charles-Michel de l’Epée
and
Akbar Sikder
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Enabling Acts
by
Lennard J. Davis
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Most Borrowed Deaf History Books
Writing Deafness
by
Christopher Krentz
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Managing Their Own Affairs
by
Breda Carty
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Deaf President Now!
by
John B. Christiansen
and
Sharon N. Barnartt
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Deaf Heritage
by
Jack R. Gannon
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Baltimore’s Deaf Heritage
by
Kathleen Brockway
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The Deaf Space Project
A roadmap for inclusive Deaf accessibility and representation in Australia, built on community research and expert insights.
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Poet of the Rebellion: Laura Redden Searing and Deaf History in Missouri
Explore the life of Laura Redden Searing, a Deaf Civil War poet and journalist, and the rich history of the Missouri School for the Deaf.
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Deaf History: Frederick Barnard
Explore the life of Frederick Barnard, a Deaf educator and Columbia University president who championed sign language and academic equality.
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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.
Click here to get in touch with the 988 Lifeline
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.
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Digital Videos
Watch movies, TV shows, and educational videos in sign language.
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Resources & Online Journals
Access digital resources and scholarly journals and magazines.
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Find Maryland Local Libraries
Find a library near you and learn about its services.
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Materials Loans from Maryland Libraries - Marina
MARINA can be used to request items only if they are not owned by your local library system.
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Explore Deaf Community Events
Meet and mingle with the  deaf community.
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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.
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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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