Described and Captioned Media Program
Described and Captioned Media Program
The Described and Captioned Media Program (DCMP) is a United States government-funded program that provides accessible educational media to students who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, visually impaired, or deaf-blind. The program is designed to ensure that all students have equal access to educational content through the use of captions and audio descriptions.
History[edit | edit source]
The Described and Captioned Media Program was established to address the needs of students with disabilities in accessing educational media. Initially, the program focused on providing captioned media for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Over time, the program expanded to include audio descriptions for students who are blind or visually impaired.
Services[edit | edit source]
The DCMP offers a variety of services to support accessible media in education:
- Captioning: The program provides captioning services for educational videos, ensuring that students who are deaf or hard of hearing can access the audio content through text.
- Audio Description: The DCMP offers audio description services, which provide verbal descriptions of visual elements in videos for students who are blind or visually impaired.
- Media Library: The program maintains a library of accessible educational media that can be borrowed by educators and students.
- Training and Resources: The DCMP provides training and resources for educators on how to use accessible media in the classroom.
Eligibility[edit | edit source]
The Described and Captioned Media Program is available to students, educators, and families in the United States. To access the services, individuals must meet certain eligibility criteria, which typically include:
- Being a student who is deaf, hard of hearing, blind, visually impaired, or deaf-blind.
- Being an educator or family member of an eligible student.
Impact[edit | edit source]
The DCMP has had a significant impact on the accessibility of educational media for students with disabilities. By providing captioned and described media, the program helps to ensure that all students have the opportunity to learn and succeed in an inclusive educational environment.
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