About Deaf Democrats of America
Profoundly Deaf people who use American Sign Language (ASL) aren't a large bloc of voters but it's enough to possibly determine a close election. Deaf people have largely been ignored by the political world for a number of reasons. The main reason is people do not understand the Deaf community. People do not understand how to get accommodations for the Deaf. It's rare that a political advertisement on television is closed captioned. It's even more rare that there is an ASL interpreter at fundraisers, rallies, town halls and debates. Deaf people, understandably, feel left out therefore they don't turn out to vote. Our vision here at DDA is to change that!
We want Democrats to win. We want Democrats to be in the White House. We want a Democratic Congress and Democratic Governors. We're one hundred percent sure if you use our services we will make it easier for you and your campaign to win by including a bloc of voters that have been ignored for a long time. Please read Our Services to find out what we can do for you and how you can help your campaign.
We want Democrats to win. We want Democrats to be in the White House. We want a Democratic Congress and Democratic Governors. We're one hundred percent sure if you use our services we will make it easier for you and your campaign to win by including a bloc of voters that have been ignored for a long time. Please read Our Services to find out what we can do for you and how you can help your campaign.
About Howie Kent
Born in Cook County, Illinois to Deaf parents, Howie Kent is the founder and President of Deaf Democrats of America. He is Deaf and is fluent in English, American Sign Language and Signed Exact English. Howie briefly attended Gallaudet University, the world's only four year Liberal Arts University for the Deaf in Washington, DC. During his time at Gallaudet University, he founded Gallaudet University College Democrats and served on the national board of the College Democrats of America as their Disability Caucus chairperson. He was also an intern for Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA).
Howie spent countless hours volunteering for various Democrats running for office. His first campaign was for Dawn Clark Netsch's unsuccessful run for Illinois Governor in 1994. He also volunteered for Richard M. Daley, President Bill Clinton, Dick Durbin, Al Gore, Chet Culver, Barack Obama and many more. He was also a delegate for Hillary Rodham Clinton to the Polk County, IA Democratic Convention in 2008.
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Howie spent countless hours volunteering for various Democrats running for office. His first campaign was for Dawn Clark Netsch's unsuccessful run for Illinois Governor in 1994. He also volunteered for Richard M. Daley, President Bill Clinton, Dick Durbin, Al Gore, Chet Culver, Barack Obama and many more. He was also a delegate for Hillary Rodham Clinton to the Polk County, IA Democratic Convention in 2008.
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