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Thomsen Young May 27, 2018

Is FEMA breaking US Law by breaking contract for ASL/PRSL Interpreters in Puerto Rico?

Thomsen Young May 27, 2018

Josefina Belaval of Puerto Rico recently posted on YouTube that FEMA is now abandoning the deaf community in Puerto Rico. In her short video, she explains that she was shocked to find…

Thomsen Young July 7, 2017

New Jersey Assembly Introduced Deaf Student’s Bill of Rights.

Thomsen Young July 7, 2017

Assemblywoman Elizabeth Muoio introduced the “Deaf Student’s Bill of Rights” on June 29th, 2017, otherwise known as A5073. As far as the bill shows, it is quite similar to NAD Deaf Student’s…

Thomsen Young July 7, 2017

Governor Bruce Rauner Vetos SB1839

Thomsen Young July 7, 2017

In a letter dated on June 30, 2017, Governor Brunce Rauner announced that he cannot sign SB1839 because lawmakers inserted a major tax hike into the bill. Unfortunately, those lawmakers also inserted…

Thomsen Young February 24, 2015

FCC Intern Mary Harman, who is deaf, shares her experience.

Thomsen Young February 24, 2015

Written by Thomsen Young and you can follow him @ An intern who is deaf shares her experience of what it is like interning for the Federal Communications Commission. Mary Harman shares…

Thomsen Young August 15, 2014

3 ways Obama has improved the lives of those who are deaf or hard of hearing

Thomsen Young August 15, 2014

3 ways Obama has improved the lives of those who are deaf or hard of hearing written by: Braby2014 This November will mark the sixth year in office of President Obama. And…

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