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
International Week of Deaf People
The DCDL celebrates the International Week of Deaf People,
a week dedicated to the Deaf populations around the world.
Monday September 23
Sign up for Sign Language Rights
Striving towards a better implementation of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) at the national level through the linguistic human rights of deaf people in view of the 20th anniversary of the CRPD in 2026. Sign up for Sign Language rights by working with your local and national associations to announce the achievement of a concrete goal for deaf communities today.
Tuesday September 24
Inclusive Education
Let’s support deaf children and their families connections with deaf communities to ensure early exposure to national sign languages and access to language rich environments. Sign up for Sign Language Rights by sharing a video on social media of your vision for the future of our deaf communities.
Wednesday September 25
Sign Language Advocacy
Encourage everyone to actively advocate for the rights of deaf individuals and the official recognition of national sign languages. Sign up for sign language rights by promoting your national sign languages in public arenas.
Thursday September 26
Building Resilient Deaf Communities
Building the capacity of deaf communities on emergency preparedness and response to mitigate disaster risks and reduce deaf communities’ vulnerability in the face of disasters. Sign up for sign language rights by demonstrating partnerships between deaf communities and emergency responders.
Check in with your local police and fire departments for their resources with deaf communities and see what you can do.
Friday September 27
Diversity in Deaf Communities
Embracing the diversity in deaf communities where every deaf individual with intersecting identities is recognized. Sign up for sign language rights by highlighting the many intersectional identities of our diverse deaf communities strengthen our communities today!
Examples of intersectional identities
Saturday September 28
Deaf Cultural Celebrations
Celebrating the rich cultural heritage of the deaf communities through our sign languages and cultures. Deaf Culture involves the behaviors, traditions, beliefs, values, history, humor, art that exists within Deaf communities. We are proud of our linguistic and cultural identities. Sign up for Sign Language rights by hosting an event today that demonstrates the rich cultures of our deaf communities.
Contact your local library for more information on hosting an event, or better yet, contact us! We would be happy to help!
Sunday September 29
Investing in the Future of Deaf Communities
Let’s support deaf children and their families connections with deaf communities to ensure early exposure to national sign languages and access to language rich environments. Sign up for Sign Language Rights by sharing a video on social media of your vision for the future of our deaf communities.
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.