Deaf President Now Webinar: Insights from “Controlling Our Destiny,” by Phil W. Bravin, with special guest, Greg Hlibok

A Contemporary Conversation With Phil Bravin and Special Guest Greg Hlibok

Join the Deaf Culture Digital Library (DCDL) and the Howard County Association of the Deaf (HCAD) for an engaging webinar featuring Deaf author Phil Bravin and special guest Greg Hlibok.

Phil Bravin, who served on the board of trustees during the historic Deaf President Now (DPN) movement in 1988, will share his insights into this watershed moment in Deaf history—a pivotal event that sparked lasting advocacy efforts within the Deaf community.

Joining him is Greg Hlibok, the student body president during the DPN movement, who brings a unique perspective on the protests and their broader impact. Together, they’ll offer an inspiring look into this historic movement and its continued relevance today.

Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Time: 7 PM EST

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with history and hear firsthand from two individuals who played a vital role in shaping it.

This webinar is especially timely, coinciding with the release of a major documentary about the DPN movement, produced by Nyle DiMarco, premiering January 28 on Sundance Now. Click this link to view Nyle’s video announcement.

Deaf Way Film Festival 2025

In celebration of Gallaudet University’s historic Deaf Way Festival, we are excited to highlight a weekend of films that showcase the work of Deaf and Hard of Hearing creatives and celebrate Deaf culture, sign language and Deaf pride.

Awards & Prizes
The following awards will be given at the end of the festival:

· Audience Award for Best Short (to be voted by audience members)
· Audience Award for Best Feature (to be voted by audience members)
· Screening Committee Award for Best Short (to be voted by Screening Committee)
· Audience Award for Best Feature (to be voted by Screening Committee)

Rules & Terms
The Deaf Way Film Festival accepts both features and shorts, that are defined as follows:

· A SHORT film has a total run time of 40 minutes or less.
· A FEATURE film has a total run time of 41 minutes or more.

Films can be narrative fiction, documentary or hybrid.

To be eligible for consideration, each film submission MUST satisfy the following criteria:

1) Films must be created by Deaf filmmakers or collaborations between Deaf and hearing creators. (The term “Deaf” is inclusive of Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, and Hard of Hearing individuals). Collaborations must follow the TWO Deaf cast/crew rule below.

2) Film must feature a prominent element of Deaf Culture, sign language, or deafness, OR must have at least TWO cast and/or crew members who are Deaf. (The term “Deaf” is inclusive of Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, and Hard of Hearing individuals).

3) All films MUST have subtitles in English for every signed AND spoken word, as well as background audio. It is the responsibility of the filmmaker to provide a copy of the film with burned-in subtitles, in addition to a separate SRT file as an attachment. The SRT files will be used and converted into transcripts for DeafBlind attendees. Deaf Way Festival will not be responsible for the accuracy of the subtitles.

4) All films must be submitted through FilmFreeway.

5) Films must be no older than 2023

The Deaf Way Film Festival reserves the right to determine the eligibility of any projects submitted.

NOTE: If your film submission does NOT adhere to the above criteria, it will NOT be considered. If you have any questions about submissions, please contact the Programming team at contractor.apassafiume@gallaudet.edu

PRESS MATERIALS
If your film is selected for inclusion, the Deaf Way Film Festival will require an Electronic Press Kit (EPK) to include high-resolution production stills, key art, bio and filmography of the director(s), production notes, and full cast and crew credits.

LIABILITY
Every precaution is taken when handling your film once submitted, but we cannot accept responsibility for lost or damaged files that are submitted to us.

REPRODUCTION AGREEMENT
If your film is accepted to screen at the festival, you are agreeing to allow the Deaf Way Film Festival to use clips from the film to be used for promotional activities related to the Deaf Way Film Festival, including film trailers.

NOTIFICATIONS
Filmmakers whose films have been selected for the Deaf Way Film Festival will be notified via email by July 18.

More info at https://filmfreeway.com/DeafWayFilmFestival

DCPL ASL Book Club

Promotional graphic for the DC Public Library System's ASL Book Club featuring the cover of 'Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano. Above and below the book cover, red banners display the text 'DC Public Library System' at the top and 'ASL Book Club' at the bottom in white letters.

ASL Book Club

Do you love to read and talk about books? Are you interested in participating in a book discussion on Zoom in American Sign Language? If so, this book club is for YOU!

Join us online via Zoom the 4th Wednesday of every other month (except September and November, which will be the 3rd Wednesday) at 6-7 p.m. Eastern Time.

The ASL Book Club is facilitated by Librarian Janice Rosen from the Center for Accessibility. Questions? Contact us at DCPLaccess@dc.gov.

NOTE: Even if you do not know sign language, you are welcome to join us. Voice and automatic captioning will be provided.

Schedule

Wednesdays 6-7 p.m. Eastern Time

1/22/25 The Midnight Library by Matt Haig (published 2020)
3/26/25 Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See (published 2023)
5/28/25 The Fraud by Zadie Smith (published 2023)
7/23/25 Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano (published 2023)
9/17/25 Crook Manifesto by Colson Whitehead (published 2023)
11/19/25 Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver (published 2022)

Zoom registration links

1/22/25 The Midnight Library by Matt Haig (published 2020)
https://dc-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvceChpz8rEtAg_SVURxgcZhmHo-nzVoTc

3/26/25 Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See (published 2023)
https://dc-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEucOyvqD0rGdN80ir1Ef2rWBRVwxg53kFu

5/28/25 The Fraud by Zadie Smith (published 2023)
https://dc-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYocuyqqDkuGdaW8_lAX06mqdtUWklFVYBu

7/23/25 Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano (published 2023)
https://dc-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIpd-6rrDspE9VMOvR9DrgTHhHziH7JntsC

9/17/25 Crook Manifesto by Colson Whitehead (published 2023)
https://dc-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMud-2qpjIrGNe0RoCnJznU7GDMslaavl0J

11/19/25 Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver (published 2022)
https://dc-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsdOmtqDsvE93PERo_7PH9NDNYO004Sn-L

DCPL ASL Book Club

Promotional graphic for the DC Public Library System's ASL Book Club featuring the cover of 'Crook Manifesto' by Colson Whitehead. Above and below the book cover, red banners display the text 'DC Public Library System' at the top and 'ASL Book Club' at the bottom in white letters.

ASL Book Club

Do you love to read and talk about books? Are you interested in participating in a book discussion on Zoom in American Sign Language? If so, this book club is for YOU!

Join us online via Zoom the 4th Wednesday of every other month (except September and November, which will be the 3rd Wednesday) at 6-7 p.m. Eastern Time.

The ASL Book Club is facilitated by Librarian Janice Rosen from the Center for Accessibility. Questions? Contact us at DCPLaccess@dc.gov.

NOTE: Even if you do not know sign language, you are welcome to join us. Voice and automatic captioning will be provided.

Schedule

Wednesdays 6-7 p.m. Eastern Time

1/22/25 The Midnight Library by Matt Haig (published 2020)
3/26/25 Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See (published 2023)
5/28/25 The Fraud by Zadie Smith (published 2023)
7/23/25 Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano (published 2023)
9/17/25 Crook Manifesto by Colson Whitehead (published 2023)
11/19/25 Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver (published 2022)

Zoom registration links

1/22/25 The Midnight Library by Matt Haig (published 2020)
https://dc-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvceChpz8rEtAg_SVURxgcZhmHo-nzVoTc

3/26/25 Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See (published 2023)
https://dc-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEucOyvqD0rGdN80ir1Ef2rWBRVwxg53kFu

5/28/25 The Fraud by Zadie Smith (published 2023)
https://dc-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYocuyqqDkuGdaW8_lAX06mqdtUWklFVYBu

7/23/25 Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano (published 2023)
https://dc-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIpd-6rrDspE9VMOvR9DrgTHhHziH7JntsC

9/17/25 Crook Manifesto by Colson Whitehead (published 2023)
https://dc-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMud-2qpjIrGNe0RoCnJznU7GDMslaavl0J

11/19/25 Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver (published 2022)
https://dc-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsdOmtqDsvE93PERo_7PH9NDNYO004Sn-L

DCPL ASL Book Club

Promotional graphic for the DC Public Library System's ASL Book Club featuring the cover of 'Demon Copperhead' by Barbara Kingsolver. Above and below the book cover, red banners display the text 'DC Public Library System' at the top and 'ASL Book Club' at the bottom in white letters.

ASL Book Club

Do you love to read and talk about books? Are you interested in participating in a book discussion on Zoom in American Sign Language? If so, this book club is for YOU!

Join us online via Zoom the 4th Wednesday of every other month (except September and November, which will be the 3rd Wednesday) at 6-7 p.m. Eastern Time.

The ASL Book Club is facilitated by Librarian Janice Rosen from the Center for Accessibility. Questions? Contact us at DCPLaccess@dc.gov.

NOTE: Even if you do not know sign language, you are welcome to join us. Voice and automatic captioning will be provided.

Schedule

Wednesdays 6-7 p.m. Eastern Time

1/22/25 The Midnight Library by Matt Haig (published 2020)
3/26/25 Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See (published 2023)
5/28/25 The Fraud by Zadie Smith (published 2023)
7/23/25 Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano (published 2023)
9/17/25 Crook Manifesto by Colson Whitehead (published 2023)
11/19/25 Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver (published 2022)

Zoom registration links

1/22/25 The Midnight Library by Matt Haig (published 2020)
https://dc-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvceChpz8rEtAg_SVURxgcZhmHo-nzVoTc

3/26/25 Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See (published 2023)
https://dc-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEucOyvqD0rGdN80ir1Ef2rWBRVwxg53kFu

5/28/25 The Fraud by Zadie Smith (published 2023)
https://dc-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYocuyqqDkuGdaW8_lAX06mqdtUWklFVYBu

7/23/25 Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano (published 2023)
https://dc-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIpd-6rrDspE9VMOvR9DrgTHhHziH7JntsC

9/17/25 Crook Manifesto by Colson Whitehead (published 2023)
https://dc-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMud-2qpjIrGNe0RoCnJznU7GDMslaavl0J

11/19/25 Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver (published 2022)
https://dc-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsdOmtqDsvE93PERo_7PH9NDNYO004Sn-L

DCPL ASL Book Club

Promotional graphic for the DC Public Library System's ASL Book Club featuring the cover of 'The Fraud' by Zadie Smith. Above and below the book cover, red banners display the text 'DC Public Library System' at the top and 'ASL Book Club' at the bottom in white letters.

ASL Book Club

Do you love to read and talk about books? Are you interested in participating in a book discussion on Zoom in American Sign Language? If so, this book club is for YOU!

Join us online via Zoom the 4th Wednesday of every other month (except September and November, which will be the 3rd Wednesday) at 6-7 p.m. Eastern Time.

The ASL Book Club is facilitated by Librarian Janice Rosen from the Center for Accessibility. Questions? Contact us at DCPLaccess@dc.gov.

NOTE: Even if you do not know sign language, you are welcome to join us. Voice and automatic captioning will be provided.

Schedule

Wednesdays 6-7 p.m. Eastern Time

1/22/25 The Midnight Library by Matt Haig (published 2020)
3/26/25 Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See (published 2023)
5/28/25 The Fraud by Zadie Smith (published 2023)
7/23/25 Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano (published 2023)
9/17/25 Crook Manifesto by Colson Whitehead (published 2023)
11/19/25 Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver (published 2022)

Zoom registration links

1/22/25 The Midnight Library by Matt Haig (published 2020)
https://dc-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvceChpz8rEtAg_SVURxgcZhmHo-nzVoTc

3/26/25 Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See (published 2023)
https://dc-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEucOyvqD0rGdN80ir1Ef2rWBRVwxg53kFu

5/28/25 The Fraud by Zadie Smith (published 2023)
https://dc-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYocuyqqDkuGdaW8_lAX06mqdtUWklFVYBu

7/23/25 Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano (published 2023)
https://dc-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIpd-6rrDspE9VMOvR9DrgTHhHziH7JntsC

9/17/25 Crook Manifesto by Colson Whitehead (published 2023)
https://dc-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMud-2qpjIrGNe0RoCnJznU7GDMslaavl0J

11/19/25 Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver (published 2022)
https://dc-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsdOmtqDsvE93PERo_7PH9NDNYO004Sn-L

DCPL ASL Book Club

Promotional graphic for the DC Public Library System's ASL Book Club featuring the cover of 'Lady Tan's Circle of Women' by Lisa See. Above and below the book cover, red banners display the text 'DC Public Library System' at the top and 'ASL Book Club' at the bottom in white letters.

ASL Book Club

Do you love to read and talk about books? Are you interested in participating in a book discussion on Zoom in American Sign Language? If so, this book club is for YOU!

Join us online via Zoom the 4th Wednesday of every other month (except September and November, which will be the 3rd Wednesday) at 6-7 p.m. Eastern Time.

The ASL Book Club is facilitated by Librarian Janice Rosen from the Center for Accessibility. Questions? Contact us at DCPLaccess@dc.gov.

NOTE: Even if you do not know sign language, you are welcome to join us. Voice and automatic captioning will be provided.

Schedule

Wednesdays 6-7 p.m. Eastern Time

1/22/25 The Midnight Library by Matt Haig (published 2020)
3/26/25 Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See (published 2023)
5/28/25 The Fraud by Zadie Smith (published 2023)
7/23/25 Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano (published 2023)
9/17/25 Crook Manifesto by Colson Whitehead (published 2023)
11/19/25 Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver (published 2022)

Zoom registration links

1/22/25 The Midnight Library by Matt Haig (published 2020)
https://dc-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvceChpz8rEtAg_SVURxgcZhmHo-nzVoTc

3/26/25 Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See (published 2023)
https://dc-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEucOyvqD0rGdN80ir1Ef2rWBRVwxg53kFu

5/28/25 The Fraud by Zadie Smith (published 2023)
https://dc-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYocuyqqDkuGdaW8_lAX06mqdtUWklFVYBu

7/23/25 Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano (published 2023)
https://dc-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIpd-6rrDspE9VMOvR9DrgTHhHziH7JntsC

9/17/25 Crook Manifesto by Colson Whitehead (published 2023)
https://dc-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMud-2qpjIrGNe0RoCnJznU7GDMslaavl0J

11/19/25 Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver (published 2022)
https://dc-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsdOmtqDsvE93PERo_7PH9NDNYO004Sn-L

DCPL ASL Book Club

Promotional graphic for the DC Public Library System's ASL Book Club featuring the cover of 'The Midnight Library' by Matt Haig. Above and below the book cover, red banners display the text 'DC Public Library System' at the top and 'ASL Book Club' at the bottom in white letters.

ASL Book Club

Do you love to read and talk about books? Are you interested in participating in a book discussion on Zoom in American Sign Language? If so, this book club is for YOU!

Join us online via Zoom the 4th Wednesday of every other month (except September and November, which will be the 3rd Wednesday) at 6-7 p.m. Eastern Time.

The ASL Book Club is facilitated by Librarian Janice Rosen from the Center for Accessibility. Questions? Contact us at DCPLaccess@dc.gov.

NOTE: Even if you do not know sign language, you are welcome to join us. Voice and automatic captioning will be provided.

Schedule

Wednesdays 6-7 p.m. Eastern Time

1/22/25 The Midnight Library by Matt Haig (published 2020)
3/26/25 Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See (published 2023)
5/28/25 The Fraud by Zadie Smith (published 2023)
7/23/25 Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano (published 2023)
9/17/25 Crook Manifesto by Colson Whitehead (published 2023)
11/19/25 Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver (published 2022)

Zoom registration links

1/22/25 The Midnight Library by Matt Haig (published 2020)
https://dc-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvceChpz8rEtAg_SVURxgcZhmHo-nzVoTc

3/26/25 Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See (published 2023)
https://dc-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEucOyvqD0rGdN80ir1Ef2rWBRVwxg53kFu

5/28/25 The Fraud by Zadie Smith (published 2023)
https://dc-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYocuyqqDkuGdaW8_lAX06mqdtUWklFVYBu

7/23/25 Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano (published 2023)
https://dc-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIpd-6rrDspE9VMOvR9DrgTHhHziH7JntsC

9/17/25 Crook Manifesto by Colson Whitehead (published 2023)
https://dc-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMud-2qpjIrGNe0RoCnJznU7GDMslaavl0J

11/19/25 Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver (published 2022)
https://dc-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsdOmtqDsvE93PERo_7PH9NDNYO004Sn-L