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Deaf Culture Digital Library

Maryland Deaf Culture Digital Library is dedicated to providing leadership and guidance by making eBooks, videos, and resources accessible.

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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.

Spotlight of the Month

Surdists United

Deaf History Video Edition

Deaf History: Frederick Barnard

Laura Redden Searing and Deaf History in Missouri

History of Deaf Education: Part 1

History of Deaf Education: Part 2

Most Recently Added Deaf History Books

Most Borrowed Deaf History Books

Newest Resources

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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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History of Deaf Education: Part 2

An exploration of 20th-century Deaf education, from the Warnock Report to modern mainstreaming, highlighting the challenges of inclusive learning.
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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.

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.

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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.

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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