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Thomsen Young December 10, 2015

Congo + Deaf Women = Marginalization

Thomsen Young December 10, 2015

Did you know that if you are female and deaf in the Democratic Republic of Congo that this society see them as a defect and/or as one having demonic possession? A new…

Thomsen Young July 7, 2015

Breaking News: Russian deaf footballer Yana Budyukina dies in Brazil

Thomsen Young July 7, 2015

Written by Thomsen Young and you can follow him @ In a heartbreaking story, the Deaf International Football Association reported that Yana Budyukina died in Brazil after being hit by a car…

Thomsen Young February 18, 2015

Deaf Women History Month – 2015

Thomsen Young February 18, 2015

Written by Thomsen Young and you can follow him @ Email them your nominations! Deaf Women History Month is coming up real fast! So, email them at info@dwu.org. These nominations are important…

Thomsen Young March 27, 2014

Alana and Interesting Facts about Women

Thomsen Young March 27, 2014

Watch Alana talk about 10 interesting facts about Women. Some things that may or may not surprise you! (captioned) Alana is an advocate for women and represents some of the finest Deaf…