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Deaf PhD Candidate at Western University | Deaf Studies in Race & Sports & Disability | Arsenal Fan | Blogger

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A rectangular flyer with a purple background and white accents. At the top right is the Western University logo. The main heading in bold white text reads: “Calling Members of the Deaf Sport Community!”

Below, a black speech bubble with white text says “Information.” Under that, white text reads:
"I'm a Deaf PhD student at Western University, and I'm researching the lived experiences of Deaf individuals in Canadian sport, especially around identity. Would you be interested in sharing your story as part of my study?"

Further down, another black speech bubble with white text reads: “Who Can Take Part?”
Below that is a bullet point list in white text that says:

You’re Deaf

You live in Canada

You love sport

You’re 18 or older

At the bottom, in smaller white text, it says:
“If you want more info, contact me: tirish4@uwo.ca”

Decorating the flyer are small, stylized icons of different sports equipment including: a tennis racket, volleyball, hockey sticks with a puck, a soccer ball, rugby ball, and basketball.

A rectangular flyer with a purple background and white accents. At the top right is the Western University logo. The main heading in bold white text reads: “Calling Members of the Deaf Sport Community!” Below, a black speech bubble with white text says “Information.” Under that, white text reads: "I'm a Deaf PhD student at Western University, and I'm researching the lived experiences of Deaf individuals in Canadian sport, especially around identity. Would you be interested in sharing your story as part of my study?" Further down, another black speech bubble with white text reads: “Who Can Take Part?” Below that is a bullet point list in white text that says: You’re Deaf You live in Canada You love sport You’re 18 or older At the bottom, in smaller white text, it says: “If you want more info, contact me: tirish4@uwo.ca” Decorating the flyer are small, stylized icons of different sports equipment including: a tennis racket, volleyball, hockey sticks with a puck, a soccer ball, rugby ball, and basketball.

Are you Deaf, 18+, living in Canada, and into sport? I’m a Deaf PhD student at Western University studying Deaf experiences in sport + identity. Want to share your story? 📩 Message me or email tirish4@uwo.ca for more info!

15.04.2025 15:57 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Deaf researcher, athlete sees journey lead to Western - Western News Deaf sport advocate and PhD candidate Thomas Irish studies at Western University to benefit from the expertise of professor David Howe

"Sport saved my life." – Thomas Irish, an athlete, advocate and academic at #WesternU

The PhD candidate in the Faculty of Health Sciences' School of Kinesiology is deaf, and he wants to build a better world for deaf people in sport, academia and beyond.

06.02.2025 15:18 — 👍 12    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0

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