Learning Center

LiL Background Description BVI Teachers

In their own words, several TVIs explain how to best utilize described media in the classroom.

LiL Background Description BVI

Verbal depiction of the key visual elements in video-based media is critical for visually impaired students. Without it, these students are deprived of equal opportunity to understand and learn.

LiL Background

Description… what is it, who is it for, and how can it be used in the classroom to improve learning?

LiL About

A launchpad for information about the campaign and the organizations behind it.

Listening Is Learning

Listening is Learning seeks to raise awareness about the learning benefits of listening to description of video-based educational media.

Read Captions Across America

RCAA Resources

Check out these fun and informative RCAA-related resources for more about how reading captions benefits literacy and learning.

RCAA Press Release

NAD Celebrates Nationwide Read Captions Across America, Partners with NEA Read Across America

RCAA Order

DCMP offers members a DVD with several captioned Dr. Seuss videos in the order form below. You can either borrow this DVD or stream them on demand through DCMP's website. The streaming videos also feature audio description and American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation, but the DVDs do not.

RCAA Events

Your celebration can be as simple or elaborate as time and inclination allow. Whether you choose to shoot for the stars or keep it simple, keep in mind the basic premise, and your event is almost certain to be a success!

RCAA Event Recaps

The DCMP is pleased at the number of RCAA events which were held on or around the official RCAA date of March 2. Some kind folks even took the time to share some information about their events with us. Below are a few insights from past RCAA celebrations.

RCAA Downloads

Order your all-in-one RCAA promotional/event kit, download extra RCAA materials to use for your event, and locate media from the DCMP collection to use on March 3 and all year long!

RCAA Contact

RCAA Articles

By Bill Stark

RCAA About

The DCMP’s RCAA celebration was launched in 2006 after partnering with the NEA’s Read Across America event. RCAA is the first national reading event to put emphasis on the importance of captioned media (e.g., broadcast, internet, DVD, CD-ROM) as a reading tool for all children, not just those who are deaf or hard of hearing. This effort resulted in a huge success, as thousands of students have participated in this event since its inauguration.