Maryland Deaf Culture Digital Library

The Maryland Deaf Culture Digital Library (Maryland DCDL) is a "first-stop" informational center on Deaf culture and resources in the state of Maryland.

[Harry Bhandari @harry4maryland]

🎉 Big win for inclusivity! HB0426 is set to make cinema accessible for the deaf and hard-of-hearing in Maryland! Thanks to all who advocated for this change. Awaiting the Gov.'s signature. 🤟 Details ➡️ https://t.co/JH9yWxmvTg
#Accessibility #Working4MD

[Caption Action 3 @CaptionAction3]

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[Maryland Deaf Culture Digital Library @MarylandDCDL]

Current bills in @StateMaryland are set to transform movie-going experiences! HB 426 & SB 92 focus on open captioning in movie theaters, making films more accessible.

Learn how you can support this bill at https://t.co/Ib5KEmb3WU

#MDOpenCaptioningNow #CaptionOurMovies

[MD State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled @MDLBPD]

Did you know that if you are DeafBlind, you may qualify for a free NLS Braille eReader? The Braille eReader has a 20-cell braille display and an eight-key, Perkins-style keyboard. Contact the library for more information at 410-230-2443.

[Amanda ‘science fan girl’ Morris (she/her) 🤟🏻🌵 @AmandaMoMorris]

To wrap up Pride month on a fun, interesting note, why not learn a little about how to sign various identities in ASL?

I’m so grateful to all the deaf, queer folks who shared their expertise and experiences with me for this article:

https://t.co/vQo0XGgLaO

[Charles County Public Library @ccplonline]

What's the last book you've returned to the library?

[Maryland Deaf Culture Digital Library @MarylandDCDL]

Join us to explore 'True Biz', a novel by Sara Novic that takes you on a year-long journey filled with romance, politics, and family ties in a deaf boarding school. Discover the tremors of life with the acclaimed author herself! RSVP https://t.co/Fr5TO0jq6B #TrueBiz #DeafLit 📚✨

[MD State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled @MDLBPD]

Sign up today for the library's summer reading challenge! Open to all LBPD patrons!

https://t.co/eBY94waKv1

[Maryland Deaf Culture Digital Library @MarylandDCDL]

Site plans unveiled for the Maryland Deaf Community Center.

Building begins in August 2023.

https://t.co/pW1gPwHJB9

[Deaf News Today @DeafNewsToday]

After decades of trying to get a Deaf community center built in Frederick, Maryland there are plans to break ground and start construction in August https://t.co/PyBGcijPf8 #deaf

[Kathy MacMillan @kathys_quill]

Learn strategies large and small to improve your library’s services to the Deaf community in this 2-part webinar from @alalibrary @AmericanLibraryAssociation @alaeditions Register at https://t.co/2GlWKgDc6Z

[World Federation of the Deaf @WFDeaf_org]

7⃣5⃣ countries have legally recognized their national sign languages. The WFD continues to work to raise awareness for the achievement of #deaf people’s human rights. 🌐
📣 On the #WorldHearingDay, the WFD Team says National Sign Languages for All! Let's Make it a Reality.

[Familius @familiustalk]

Happy #ReadAcrossAmerica Day!

Today we’re checking out these brand new read-alouds from our friend, the one & only, Eileen from @kidtimestorytime, who shares some great Familius titles.

What are you reading today?

#readtogether #readacrossamerica

@stephcampisi @DenisGalanin

[MD Governor's Office of the Deaf, DeafBlind, & HH @MDGOVODDBHH]

Photos from the event announcing @msdorioles’s next superintendent, John Serrano

[Maryland Deaf Culture Digital Library @MarylandDCDL]

We are hiring!

Program Specialist I at the Maryland Deaf Culture Digital Library.

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The position is closing soon.

Please share!

[Maryland Deaf Culture Digital Library @MarylandDCDL]

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[Maryland Deaf Culture Digital Library @MarylandDCDL]

We are hiring!

Program Specialist I at the Maryland Deaf Culture Digital Library.

Please share!

[World Federation of the Deaf @WFDeaf_org]

[International Week of Deaf People 2022]

📣 The #IWDP2022 starts now!✨

🌐 This week, #deaf people around the world come together to proudly acknowledge, "Building Inclusive Communities for All".

Time to celebrate 🎉 from 19 to 25 September!

[Maryland Deaf Culture Digital Library @MarylandDCDL]

These books are all rooted in the Deaf community in various ways be it Deaf or Hard of Hearing authors, Deaf or Hard of Hearing major and minor characters, etc.

Enjoy!

[Maryland Deaf Culture Digital Library @MarylandDCDL]

The end of summer is coming up, which means it is the best time to start reading more books! There’s nothing like reading a good book under the sun with a cold drink and a yummy sandwich. Browse the selection on https://t.co/4hzRPWkUUp and you will find your next page-turner.