Deaf History Month
DCMP has several accessible videos to teach Deaf history to all grade levels. We also have even more videos with added American Sign Language interpretation and a new page where you can easily find all videos with our ASL pop-up. But first, we take a moment to remember disability rights activist Judy Heumann.
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QuickLinks to Information on DCMP's Website
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In Memory of Judy Heumann
In March we lost the "Mother of the Disability Rights Movement," Judy Heumann. She was the leader in mainstreaming disability rights, not only in the U.S.A. but internationally. Under the Clinton Administration, Judy served as the Assistant Secretary for the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) in the Department of Education. She is featured in the documentary Crip Camp, produced by the Obamas. Her work and influence impacted the lives of countless people and made her a respected and beloved civil rights leader who will be missed.
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Deaf History Month
It's Deaf History Month, a time to commemorate the achievements of people who are deaf and hard of hearing. DCMP has many resources to help you and your students recognize the rich history and contributions of people who are deaf.
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Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing STEM Professionals
Students have many choices to make and opportunities to take advantage of while deciding on a career. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, often referred to as STEM fields, are popular career fields, and high schools and colleges are focused on encouraging students to explore STEM careers. This series helps students get an idea about the many different options available in STEM careers.
Grades 7-12
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Black Deaf Culture Through the Lens of History
Black Deaf people have one of the most unique cultures in the world. Learn about Black Deaf culture in this Learning Center article written by Benro Ogunyipe, Executive Director at Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission.
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Teaching and Learning
This series provides best teaching strategies, based on Universal Design for Instruction, for instructors teaching in a mainstreamed classroom with a mix of students who are hearing, deaf, and hard of hearing. The goal of these strategies is to improve teaching practices and provide greater access to learning for all students.
Teacher Training
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QuickClasses are facilitated, asynchronous, online classes for professionals working with students who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, low vision, or deaf-blind. They are approved for RID (Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf) CEUs, ACVREP (Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation & Education Professionals) credit, and general professional development credit. They are free to our members.
April 24 - May 14, 2023
Using Accessible Media in the Classroom With Students Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Using Accessible Media in the Classroom With Students Who Are Blind and Visually Impaired
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Who Was Anne Frank?
Annelies Marie "Anne" Frank was a German-born Jewish girl who kept a diary in which she documented life in hiding under Nazi persecution. She is a celebrated diarist who described everyday life from her family hiding place in an Amsterdam attic. This video provides a biography of Anne Frank.
Grades 4-8
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The Circulatory System for Kids
Why is the circulatory system so important? Let's find out. This video provides an overview of the structures and functions of the circulatory system.
Grades 4-8
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Career Connections: Animator
Explore the field of animation with an artist who uses different types of computer software to create graphics for various companies. Animators work in a variety of fields within media, including movies, television, commercials, and video games.
Grades 7-12
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Children Make Terrible Pets
Lucy, a young bear, meets a little boy in the forest. When she brings him home, her mother cautions her "children make terrible pets." Can Lucy prove her mother wrong? Based on the book by Peter Brown.
Grades PS-3
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America the Story of Us: Civil War
The Civil War rages. The Minié ball is the great equalizer on the battlefield. The formidable Confederate Army cannot match the Union's mastery of technology. The need to control the railroads and supply lines fuels the battles, and the telegram becomes a new weapon in a modern war.
Grades 9-12
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Biomes and Ecosystems
Learn about the five major biomes: desert, grassland, forest, aquatic, and tundra. Students will also be able to identify the animals, vegetation, temperatures, and other aspects of each biome.
Grades 3-6
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All DCMP Videos With ASL Pop-Up
DCMP has added ASL to hundreds of videos, and we're adding more all the time. Select videos include ASL interpretation through a pop-up window for videos not natively in ASL. Select the "interpret" icon in the player controls to launch the pop-up. Reposition the window by clicking and dragging. This feature is now fully functional in Clips and Lessons. Suggestions for additional DCMP videos to be interpreted can be sent to recommendations@dcmp.org.
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About DCMP
DCMP membership provides unlimited access to thousands of accessible educational videos. We're fully funded by the U.S. Department of Education, so there are no costs associated with any of our services. Family members, school personnel, and other professionals who work with early learners through Grade 12 students with a disability qualify for membership.
DCMP members can:
- Access thousands of standards-aligned educational videos that are described and captioned (and many with ASL) in our Media Center, including training for parents, teachers, and interpreters.
- Check out videos on DVD (with free return postage), or watch instantly on PC, Roku, Apple TV, tablets, and smartphones. iOS users can use the DCMP iOS app.
- Create and share Student Accounts and Clips and Lessons to assign to students.
- Access resources on education, accessibility, and advocacy in our Learning Center.
- Stay up-to-date on news and recently added videos by subscribing to our monthly newsletter.
- Watch accessible television series such as Crash Course, Fate and Fabled, The Magic School Bus, and more!
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