Politicians Love Talking 'Affordability'
September marks Deaf Awareness Month — and the final two-month sprint toward the 2026 midterm elections. Politicians should connect the two. In most campaigns, they could not be further apart.
TL;DR
- September is Deaf Awareness Month and a key period for the 2026 midterm elections.
- Politicians are emphasizing affordability, promising lower costs for essential goods and services.
- Deaf and disabled people are largely absent from these campaign conversations.
- Campaigns often focus on housing, healthcare, groceries, childcare, and energy costs.