Deaf Culture Digital Library

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

Featured Resources

Deaf News Announcement!

Join the DCDL and HCAD for a virtual event with Phil Bravin and Greg Hlibok, key figures of the Deaf President Movement, on February 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM EST.

To prepare for the webinar, make sure you read Philip Bravin’s memoir. It is filled with powerful insights and behind-the-scenes stories from the Deaf President Now movement.

Controlling Our Destiny
by Philip W. Bravin

Nyle DiMarco produces and co-directs Deaf President Now!

Academy Award nominee Nyle DiMarco produces and co-directs Deaf President Now!, an Apple Original Film documentary spotlighting the historic protests at Gallaudet University.

Black History Month

Every February, we celebrate the contributions of Black Americans who have shaped our nation. Black History Month provides an opportunity to understand Black history, highlighting achievements alongside the stories of racism and slavery.

At the DCDL, Black History Month provides a chance to celebrate Black Deaf Americans and their contributions to the Deaf Community.

Black Deaf Authors

The Hidden Treasure of Black ASL

by Carolyn McCaskill and Ceil Lucas

Sounds Like Home: Growing Up Black and Deaf in the South

by Mary Herring Wright and Joseph Christopher Hill

On the Beat of Truth: A Hearing Daughter's Stories of Her Black Deaf Parents

by Maxine Childress Brown

Paris in America: A Deaf Nanticoke Shoemaker and His Daughter

by Clara Jean Mosley Hall and Gayle Williamson

Valentine’s Day: Recommended Romance Books to Read

The Hidden Treasure of Black ASL

by Carolyn McCaskill and Ceil Lucas

Sounds Like Home: Growing Up Black and Deaf in the South

by Mary Herring Wright and Joseph Christopher Hill

On the Beat of Truth: A Hearing Daughter's Stories of Her Black Deaf Parents

by Maxine Childress Brown

Paris in America: A Deaf Nanticoke Shoemaker and His Daughter

by Clara Jean Mosley Hall and Gayle Williamson

Newest Resources

Cover thumbnail, "The Language & Life Project, Signing Black in America"
Explore Black ASL, a dialect of ASL shaped by Black Deaf culture, history, and expression, highlighting its linguistic richness and cultural impact.
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Official site of NIH, the U.S. medical research agency, offering health information, funding opportunities, and scientific resources.
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Watch the special edition ASL video commemorating Martin Luther King Jr., featuring historical footage and discussions on his civil rights legacy.
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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.

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.