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DCMP Implements New Player-Based Captions and Description

To ensure that all media in DCMP's video library is always accessible, captions have been "burned in" or "open," meaning the captions are physically part of the video. Likewise, audio description has been added to each video's main soundtrack. Beginning in April, 2020, captions and description began transitioning to "player-based," meaning that these accessibility features are comprised of separate tracks that can be toggled on and off by the viewer. To continue DCMP's commitment to ensuring each viewing of every video is accessible, at least one accessibility feature will always remain on. All new content will have player-based accessibility upon release, and existing content will gradually switch to player-based as we quality check each one to ensure proper functionality.

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New Tool Streamlines Creation of Multiple Student Accounts

DCMP has implemented a new tool for educators to expedite the creation of Student Accounts for multiple students. A new interface allows for several names to be added while usernames and passwords are auto-generated.

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Remote Learning With DCMP Accessible Videos

Teachers and parents across the country are taking advantage of DCMP's resources for remote learning. For educators who have at least one student who is deaf or blind and wish to implement tools for remote learning, DCMP can help ensure that educational videos are accessible for students learning at home as well as in the classroom.

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How to View DCMP on Apple TV

DCMP's library of described and captioned educational videos is now available on Apple TV. If you have an Apple TV HD or Apple TV 4K that is running at least tvOS 12.3, you can search for “DCMP” in the App Store.

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Browse by Standards

DCMP members can browse and search for videos based on state and national educational standards. DCMP uses EdGate Correlation Services to ensure that state K-12 standards are kept accurate and up-to-date. Standards include:

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Online Workshops

The following workshops are available for continuing education credit. Certain workshops have been approved for RID (Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf) and ACVREP (Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation & Education Professionals) credit. Upon successful completion of a workshop, you will receive a certificate, which can be used with other credentialing organizations. If you have any questions, please contact us at elearn@dcmp.org.

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Account Help

Here's how to manage and customize your DCMP account information, find handy shortcuts, and learn about valuable features that may be new to you.

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Media for Purchase

If the DCMP does not have an item you need, or if you'd like to purchase something the DCMP has in the collection, you may search our database of accessible educational media available for purchase from educational producers/distributors.

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DCMP Gateway

A wealth of information can be found on the websites of these DCMP collaborators:

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How to Earn CEUs Through DCMP

You can earn Certificates of Completion and Continuing Education Credit through DCMP's eLearning modules, QuickClasses, and Online Workshops as outlined below.

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All About DCMP's Learning Center and eLearning

DCMP's Learning Center provides information, guidelines, parent and educator resources, and eLearning resources pertaining to DCMP and accessibility in educational media.

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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 Set Up, Use, and Share Student Accounts

DCMP makes it easy to set up accounts for students, including a new tool to Create Multiple Student Accounts and a training video.

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How to Use the DCMP iOS App

DCMP members and their students can view accessible television programs and educational videos on iOS devices with the DCMP iOS app. Not only are videos captioned and described, but the app itself is accessible. With DCMP's iOS app, you can:

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How to View DCMP Media on Roku

The Described and Captioned Media Program's Roku channel features fully accessible educational media designed for use in the classroom or at home. DCMP has the largest library of described and captioned educational media in the United States. This media is already available by free-loan DVD and online streaming. The addition of Roku as a distribution medium brings the content to televisions with an unprecedented ease of use.

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