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    DEAF YOUTH USA

    DYUSA

    MARDIA GIBSON

    In 2008 Melissa Malzkuhn a student at Gallaudet University realized the lack of unity in Deaf youth community in America
    She wrote her thesis on advocacy and community organizing deaf youths in America Deaf Youth USA was founded Deaf Youth USA is a non-profit organization for all Deaf youth ages 18 to 35.

    Melissa Malzkuhn graduated from Gallaudet University She started Motion Lab, a creative collaboration, at Gallaudet University, to look into techniques bringing creative literature and experimental media on a bilingual interface to create visual narratives for learning.
    Advocates for deaf youths and human rights she also served on the board of the World Federation of the Deaf Youth Section from 2007-2011. Director of a story App Visual Language and Visual Learning, VL2. The App is visually custom-designed, and is bilingual in both American Sign Language and English, the Apps are designed for young children learning to read and is available on the App Store.

    GOAL

    Is for social justice through social media and activism. "social justice recognizing different systems of oppression.
    For example: ableism, ageism, classism, heterosexism, racism, sexism, and audism. As a community they address issues and advocate against them to make change.

    PROMOTING SOCIAL JUSTICE!


    Hosting workshops, trainings, camps, and community forums together online. Those avenues will encourage them to recognize the system, recognize ourselves, and together they spread equality.

    CHAPTERS
    Bay Area San Francisco The Deaf Youth USA Bay Area goal is to be a vital part of the Deaf Bay Area community and provide space to the Deaf youth to act and make a societal impact Austin Texas In 2010 the DYUSA Austin chapter was established. the local organization is a place for individuals to express themselves Rochester New York The all share the same goals. Social Justice

    SUMMER CAMPS

    World Federation of the Deaf Youth Section Children from August 1-8 in Washington DC at Gallaudet University. DYUSA Camp 2014 Atlanta, GA June 24 - 29

    SOCIAL MEDIA
    Vlogs that discusses the realities and perspectives of issues regarding social justice. https://twitter.com/deafyouthusa/ Facebook Instagram Contributions vlog sharing

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