Abram Powell: "I Stand With President Obama" - Join People with Disabilities for Obama

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Abram Powell shares how throughout his life he has faced discrimination not only for his race, but for his inability to speak or hear. Because of this, he hasn't had the same opportunities as others.

But Abram persevered through his struggles; learning sign language from his brother, winning the gold medal at the Deaf Olympics; and working at General Motors for 39 years.

Abram saw the need to bring change to the deaf community and the world. He continues his commitment to change by volunteering to ensure President Obama is re-elected in November.

As he shares:

"My goal is for all deaf people to get out and vote and support President Obama. I see a lot of deaf people not voting and they need to vote. When I found out OFA was doing voter registration it was a good way to help give information about President Obama and what he has accomplished. The President is a hard worker, just like I was a hard worker."

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[ckabusk]

I am deaf and I LOVE THIS VIDEO. Great job!

[IronTeeth27]

Great video. I'm spreading this out!

[yognaut513]

I'm Norwegian and I LOVE THIS VIDEO. :D

[Gus Ceja]

Thank you! Abram Powell for the depth and integrity of your very LOUD (if you will) and strong sign language presence in your video. I will pass the video on to all my family and friends as it is very inspiring.

God Bless,

Gustavo Ceja

[kigamwa1]

I am not deaf but the power and comitment of Mr. Abram Powel is highly infectious and makes one want to stand up and do some thing!!. Both Mr. Barack and Mr. Abram are high achievers and very inspiring.

[Hancockst1]

Wonderful video we need to see more of them.

[wsj1887]

Wow...that was unique and wonderful.

[Dadge42]

I am slow and I voted for Obama and will again.

[BlackAzzRobb]

Beautiful!

[gage carpenter]

This is so great I have 5 deaf cousins and the 3 that are older then 18 are voting for Obama;)

[Janice Haywood]

Great.

[realk1234]

Obama 2012