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The DCMP provides services designed to support and improve the academic achievement of students with disabilities. We partner with top educational and television content creators and distributors to make media accessible and available to these students.
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Woman stands in front of camera using sign language. She holds 1 hand up with fingers pointing out. Caption. Now I am going to hand the program over to our guest speaker, Marla.

Woman faces camera and gestures in sign language, holding thumbs out with fists pointed down. Caption. With early detection, most women will survive breast cancer.

Group of women seated in easy chairs, 1 uses sign language, 1 index finger pointing up with other hand hovering above. Caption. My friend was diagnosed with cancer. I'm curious. What is cancer?

Man uses sign language, index and middle finger pointing at camera, other index finger bent in and pointing right. Caption. When we say colon cancer or colorectal cancer? We should probably start there.

Woman stands in a kitchen using sign language. She holds up 4 fingers on one hand and points with 1 finger towards camera with the other. Caption. The second key recommendation is to adopt a physically active lifestyle.

2 women stand and face towards camera, 1 uses sign language. Caption. Of course, my doctor tells me that my bones are suffering for having done so little exercise all my life.

Man wearing a traditional chef's jacket stands in a restaurant kitchen using sign language. He points his index finger to the top of his other hand. Caption. Meats, poultry, fish, deli products, and breads laid out along the outer walls of the store.

Woman seated in chair looking at camera and gesturing in sign language, 1 hand bent at the wrist with fingers down, other hand wrapped around fingertips. Caption. A person may be infected for a few weeks to years and never know it.

Man holds up his hands, gesturing in sign language. Caption. You should receive an annual screening exam for prostate cancer.

Middle-aged man with shoulder length hair turns to speak to a young man seated next to him, Caption. Fine, I'll smoke outside from now on.

Woman stands in a home kitchen, smiling and gesturing out with both hands open. Caption. We knew it is especially hard for Deaf and Hard of Hearing women.

Woman using sign language, 1 arm up with closed fist, opposite index finger pointing to elbow. Caption. Today, we would like to present to you some important information about your health.