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Spooktacular Videos for Halloween

Cyberchase: Watts of Halloween Trouble
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Fill Up on Accessible Media

Thanksgiving as we know it today began as a multicultural community celebration and harvest festival held by the Pilgrims to thank local Native Americans for their help with the fall harvest. Though the majority of Thanksgiving celebrations today do not resemble the modest harvest festivals of the 1600s, the tradition of eating, along with spiritual reflection and the celebration of community, remains a popular Thanksgiving pastime.
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An Accessible Look at the American Presidency

With the annual observance of Presidents Day, parents and teachers have a unique opportunity to capture their students' interests in a profession that evokes almost universal fascination: the Presidency of the United States. The DCMP has a wide assortment of accessible media titles to aid in planning for your Presidency-related lessons and activities. Here are some suggestions to get you started:
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Honor America’s National Heroes

Memorial Day used to be known as "Decoration Day" and didn't become a national holiday until 1968. Though the holiday is now commonly associated with the beginning of the summer vacation season, it is important to remember and acknowledge the service of the millions of men and women who have paid the ultimate price for their country.
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Accessible Children’s Literature Videos

Have your students watched any good books lately? Captions and description are great tools for building literacy in new and experienced readers, and the DCMP has a growing collection of children's literature titles to help foster an enduring love of reading in your students.
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Accessible Shakespeare

Utilizing a wide array of animation techniques, Shakespeare: The Animated Tales delivers the great poet's most popular stories as they've never before been presented. The 25-minute episodes are perfect for busy teachers and parents looking to introduce Shakespeare to a new generation of learners.
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Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention

Children with disabilities are at a high risk of abuse and neglect. Prevention is dependent on intervening before abuse and neglect can occur. Teaching children personal safety skills to discourage abuse, and making others aware of the child’s knowledge, can greatly reduce the risk of abuse. DCMP has resources to help you and your students learn about child abuse and neglect.
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Winter Holidays

Santa and his eight reindeer visit a family's home... A wealthy merchant learns the true meaning of Hanukkah... Sam goes with his mother on Chinese New Year's Day to spend his lucky money...
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Watch Any Good Books Lately?

Do you utilize captions and description when you watch videos in class or at home? If not, you're missing out on a great way to get your students interested in reading and learning. Reading captions and listening to description build literacy and boost learning for everyone!
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A Stressless You

Stress is internal or external influences that disrupt an individual's normal state of well-being. These influences are capable of affecting health by causing emotional distress and leading to a variety of physiological changes.
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Family and Parenting

Each family is a unique fiber in the fabric of society. All children, including children with disabilities, have an innate desire to learn new skills and connect with others. First, their most basic needs must be met: health, safety, and love.
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About the DCMP

The DCMP provides services to benefit students who are blind, visually impaired, deaf, hard of hearing or deaf-blnd. Available to schools and families are a free-loan library of described and captioned media and information related to classroom accessibility.
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January Holidays and Observances You May Never Have Heard Of

January is well known for New Year's celebrations and resolutions. However, there are many lesser-known holidays which occur throughout the month. Some special days you might not see on your wall calendar:
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All About DCMP Response Cards

Each time you view media, we ask that you provide valuable feedback by completing a Media Response. These responses are required, as the information collected helps to justify the need for the DCMP and maintains government support (which keeps the DCMP a free service).
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How to Order DCMP DVDs

All of DCMP's videos have "always on" accessibility features such as captions or description, and DCMP DVDs are fully accessible. Members can borrow DVDs at no cost. DVDs are shipped in a returnable envelope with return postage prepaid. DVDs are generally due one week after receipt.
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