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Richard D. McCowin graduated from Nebraska School for the Deaf (now closed) and Gallaudet University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology. For over 26 years, Richard has been employed at the U.S. Postal Service in Omaha where he has been an union steward for the Omaha Local Area of American Postal Workers Union (APWU). He has been recognized by APWU's National Deaf & Hard of Hearing Task Force for his many outstanding contributions on behalf of deaf and hard of hearing postal workers. For over 17 years, Richard has been part-time American Sign Language instructor at Metropolitan Community College in Omaha where he was given award recognition for Teaching Excellence. Richard has been involved with NAD for 30 years as part of his lifelong passion for advocacy and community activity, and has held various positions in different organizations. He was the Vice President of National Black Deaf Advocates (NBDA) and Midwest Athletic Association of the Deaf (MAAD). Now, he is President Emeritus of the Nebraska Association of the Deaf (NeAD). He strongly believes that NAD is the true organization which preserves and protects the rights and welfare of deaf and hard of hearing Americans. In his spare time, he enjoys reading books on non-fiction and documentary issues. He has an adult daughter, Megan. |
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