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Thomsen Young July 1, 2015

Breaking News: Arrest of Two Men Made for Robbery of Deaf Man at Coffee Bean

Thomsen Young July 1, 2015

Written by Thomsen Young and you can follow him @ Last Wednesday, TSG reported about how a deaf man was attacked at Riverside Coffee Bean over a Macbook. The Riverside Police just…

Thomsen Young June 24, 2015

DEAF MAN ATTACKED AT RIVERSIDE COFFEE BEAN OVER MACBOOK

Thomsen Young June 24, 2015

Written by Thomsen Young and you can follow him @ Yesterday, the Riverside police reported that they need the assistance of the public to help find three men that were involved in…

Thomsen Young June 7, 2015

New Zealand Deaf Short Film Festival

Thomsen Young June 7, 2015

Written by Thomsen Young and you can follow him @ Reminder: Deadline for entering a film into the NZDSFF competition is Friday 17th July 2015. Get filming! The Deaf Short Film Festival…

Thomsen Young May 30, 2015

Exclusive: Ed Bosson wants you to support Sabrina Blount!

Thomsen Young May 30, 2015

Written by Thomsen Young and you can follow him @ After only two days, in an amazing feat, Ed Bosson and his wife was able to fund over $30 thousands dollars through…

Thomsen Young May 30, 2015

Uber and Deaf/Hard of Hearing Partners: Progress.

Thomsen Young May 30, 2015

We're introducing new features designed to improve the driving experience for our deaf and hard-of-hearing partners. ubr.to/dci Posted by Uber on Thursday, May 28, 2015 Thomsen YoungFounder of TSG http://thomsenyoung.com/

Thomsen Young May 30, 2015

“Get Ready” Emergency Preparedness

Thomsen Young May 30, 2015

Central Coast Deaf Community!This Tuesday we are launching the Get Ready project in your area with special guests Deaf… Posted by Deaf Society of NSW on Friday, May 29, 2015 Thomsen YoungFounder…

Thomsen Young May 30, 2015

RDF Introduction of Board Members and Coordinators

Thomsen Young May 30, 2015

RDF Introduction of Board Members and CoordinatorsThis video is unedited – with bloopers included.Enjoy the video–and please share this video with your friends!Posted by Rochester Deaf Festival on Friday, May 29, 2015…

Thomsen Young May 1, 2015

Sex Education in Deaf Education Survey

Thomsen Young May 1, 2015

Written by Thomsen Young and you can follow him @ Karen Bartlett, a doctoral student from Texas Woman’s University specializing in the psychology of Deafness, is currently conducting research for her dissertation…

Thomsen Young March 19, 2015

Exclusive: Interview with Antoine Hunter

Thomsen Young March 19, 2015

Antoine Hunter at Black Choreographers Festival Written by Thomsen Young and you can follow him @ Serious Questions: At what point did realize that you wanted be a dancer for the rest…

Thomsen Young March 3, 2015

Beard up Braam!

Thomsen Young March 3, 2015

Written by Thomsen Young and you can follow him @ If there’s one thing that you should know, it’s that Braam loves to do a good cause and this time, it comes…

Thomsen Young January 21, 2015

CI Advocate selected for ‘Survivor: Worlds Apart’ CBS show.

Thomsen Young January 21, 2015

CBS might be causing some stir within the Deaf Community when they announced the new cast for the new Survivor show this morning. They casted a deaf woman for the show, however,…

Thomsen Young September 7, 2014

Driver Cited for Striking Advocate Deaf & Blind Biker

Thomsen Young September 7, 2014

Harald Vik is wearing red and is seen with his interpreter. AP reported today that a South Dakota driver has been cited for striking a Norwegian man who is deaf and blind.…

Thomsen Young September 6, 2014

Deaf Homeowners saved by cats!

Thomsen Young September 6, 2014

The Dispatch.com reported that two deaf people barely escaped injury after an electrical issue in their laundry room started a fire. Phillip Ripple and Brenda Jarrett escaped the house without any injuries…

Thomsen Young August 18, 2014

F. Gio’s Short Story – “Rain” – Life Celebration of Gianni

Thomsen Young August 18, 2014

F. Gio’s Short Story – “Rain” – Life Celebration of Gianni from Gianni Manganelli on Vimeo. Thomsen YoungFounder of TSG http://thomsenyoung.com/

silentgrapevine July 28, 2014

Global VRS discusses their explosive growth with TSG!

silentgrapevine July 28, 2014

Global VRS, previously known as Gracias VRS, is one of the fastest growing video relay service providers for the Deaf. With several call centers across North America, Global VRS has grown to…

Thomsen Young July 9, 2014

What is the ASL Community?

Thomsen Young July 9, 2014

A great question. What is the ASL Community? From Awti perspective, we are to learn that there are five groups that makes this community. The last one will surprise you or you…

Thomsen Young July 9, 2014

Deaf Women United are now accepting call for papers and workshop proposals!

Thomsen Young July 9, 2014

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Thomsen Young July 9, 2014

Follow up: 2nd Town Hall meeting in San Leandro, CA

Thomsen Young July 9, 2014

Post by Deaf Counseling Advocacy & Referral Agency DCARA. Thomsen YoungFounder of TSG http://thomsenyoung.com/

Thomsen Young July 7, 2014

#OWNASL

Thomsen Young July 7, 2014

What are your thoughts? Do you agree or disagree? Feel free to comment below or on YouTube! Thomsen YoungFounder of TSG http://thomsenyoung.com/

silentgrapevine June 16, 2014

Rainy season in Guyana

silentgrapevine June 16, 2014

“Patience, the willingness to stay where we are and live the situation out to the full in the belief that something hidden there will manifest itself to us.” In other words, the…

Thomsen Young June 11, 2014

Deaf Self Advocacy Workshop – LGBT in SF

Thomsen Young June 11, 2014

DCARA is teaming up with DeafHope and DCCS (Deaf Community Counseling Services) to offer a workshop to raise awareness about specific skills related to Self-Advocacy in Education, Legal, Mental Health and Immigration…

Thomsen Young May 28, 2014

UPDATE for Deaf Women’s Day 2014

Thomsen Young May 28, 2014

A short promotion video from GLAD: UPDATE for Deaf Women’s Day on Sunday, June 1 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.!!! Raffle prizes available: LUSH, Dodgers, Lakers, Aquarium of the Pacific and more! Thomsen…

Thomsen Young May 2, 2014

Deaf Community Accountability and Mental Illness

Thomsen Young May 2, 2014

What are the ongoing issues related to mental illness within a deaf population? Often, this issue, within the deaf population, has been thrown under the rug. Creating awareness is a difficult struggle…

Thomsen Young April 30, 2014

Four Ways to Express Your Concern with FCC on Neutral Platform

Thomsen Young April 30, 2014

Follow the instructions in the video if you want to learn the four ways to express your concerns with the FCC on the Neutral Platform debate. Thomsen YoungFounder of TSG http://thomsenyoung.com/

silentgrapevine April 4, 2014

Does Being Deaf Separate Us From People?

silentgrapevine April 4, 2014

“Blindness separates us from things, but deafness separates us from people.” Helen Keller Is this true? Does being deaf separate us from people? It’s easy to feel isolated in a group of…

Thomsen Young April 3, 2014

Seattle Deaf Film Festival KBCS Music + Ideas 20140326

Thomsen Young April 3, 2014

Music + Ideas host, Sonya Green speaks with Seattle Deaf Film Festival Director Patty Liang about the Seattle Deaf Film Festival and Deaf Spotlight, an organization that promotes arts for the deaf…

Thomsen Young October 25, 2013

DCARA eNews Weekly

Thomsen Young October 25, 2013

DCARA eNews eNews Correction On Tuesday’s eNews, the Club Saturday event address were incorrect. The address for the event is 1035 Grayson Street, Berkeley, CA 94710. Day of the Dead Only One…

Thomsen Young September 27, 2013

Buffalo Deaf Awareness Week 2013

Thomsen Young September 27, 2013

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Thomsen Young September 27, 2013

ASL Social Event in San Jose, CA

Thomsen Young September 27, 2013

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Thomsen Young September 27, 2013

150th Anniversary for MSAD

Thomsen Young September 27, 2013

Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf will welcomes hundreds of alumni back to celebrate 150 years of teaching, learning and growing as a community this weekend. Fairbault Daily News confirmed that “With…

Thomsen Young September 25, 2013

Kurt Ramborger heading to Missouri School for the Deaf for cooking demo Sept 26

Thomsen Young September 25, 2013

The Missouri School for the Deaf is cooking up something special for the community for international Deaf Awareness Week. Among many other events for the school’s students and the surrounding community, MSD…

Thomsen Young September 24, 2013

Deaf comedian Steve Day headlines at Alexander’s

Thomsen Young September 24, 2013

The headliner at this Saturday’s Comedy Live! night at Alexander’s in Chester is comedian Steve Day. Day is a unique comedian – warm, witty and engaging while dealing with the dilemmas of…

Thomsen Young September 24, 2013

Deaf comedian Steve Day headlines at Alexander’s

Thomsen Young September 24, 2013

The headliner at this Saturday’s Comedy Live! night at Alexander’s in Chester is comedian Steve Day. Day is a unique comedian – warm, witty and engaging while dealing with the dilemmas of…

Thomsen Young September 13, 2013

GRAPELICIOUS NEWS 09.12.2013

Thomsen Young September 13, 2013

Quincy professor offers a unique perspective on deafnessWicked LocalJohn Pirrone of Quincy is deaf and communicates using American Sign Language (ASL). He has led advocacy organizations for the deaf, and is adviser…

Thomsen Young September 12, 2013

Sign and Dine Bay Area

Thomsen Young September 12, 2013

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Thomsen Young September 11, 2013

ASL Tours at the Rubin Museum

Thomsen Young September 11, 2013

We would like to share information about our regularly scheduled ASL tours at the Rubin Museum. Beginning in the Fall (October) the Rubin Museum’s regularly scheduled ASL tours will now take place…

Thomsen Young September 10, 2013

Missouri Association of the Deaf ‘Deaf Awareness Day’

Thomsen Young September 10, 2013

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Thomsen Young September 8, 2013

Deaf Fest: New Jersey Deaf Awareness Week

Thomsen Young September 8, 2013

For more information go here!Article from East Brunswick Patch. Thomsen YoungFounder of TSG http://thomsenyoung.com/

Thomsen Young September 8, 2013

Club Saturday Pumpkin Harvest

Thomsen Young September 8, 2013

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Thomsen Young September 8, 2013

Family ASL Night hosted by DCARA

Thomsen Young September 8, 2013

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Thomsen Young September 8, 2013

Parent Education Series for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Parents by DCARA

Thomsen Young September 8, 2013

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Thomsen Young September 8, 2013

Dallas Deaf Club – 40th Anniversary Celebration

Thomsen Young September 8, 2013

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Thomsen Young August 27, 2013

KidSigns (Saturday, September 28, 2013)

Thomsen Young August 27, 2013

DHHS’ program, KidSigns, is participating in Special Families Fun Fest hosted by Family Hope Foundation on Saturday, September 28, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at DeltaPlex. KidSigns will have our…