Democratic National Conventions

The Democratic National Convention (DNC) is a quadrennial meeting of the U.S. Democratic Party at which delegates select the party’s presidential and vice presidential nominees.

We had the distinct honor and privilege to virtually co-describe the 2020 DNC, and to be part of the team providing in-person Audio Description for the on-site delegates and guests at the 2024 DNC in Chicago.

2020 Democratic National Convention

DNC 2020 logo: On a white background, a large capital D and the numbers 2 and zero in blue at the top; a light blue and white star inside the D, the silhouette of Wisconsin in the zero. Words in blue read: Democratic National Convention, Milwaukee.

From August 17-20, 2020, we co-described the four-day, live, virtual Democratic National Convention with Bridget Melton. (Note: Day 3 video is no longer available for streaming through the DNC website.)

Day 1

Day 2

Day 4

2024 Democratic National Convention

DNC 2024 logo: Against a blue background, three wavy red horizontal stripes extend from a column of white capital letters at the left, D N C, the number 2024 along the bottom in white.

From August 19-22, 2024, our diverse, three-person team provided Audio Description for the on-site delegates and guests at the Democratic National Convention held at the United Center in Chicago, IL.

Martin with colleagues Bridget Melton and Ashleigh Braggs smiling while standing above the convention floor at the United Center.

Audio Description team at the UC

Martin with colleagues Bridget Melton and Ashleigh Braggs.

Martin describing the proceedings seated in a media booth high above and open to the arena; he wears a pair of headphones and holds a stenographer's mask to his face.

Calling the show

Martin high above the floor with a stenographer’s mask.

Martin standing on the convention floor at the foot of the main podium steps (before the Secret Service sweep)

On the show floor

Taking in the view from the floor (before the Secret Service sweep)

Some of the equipment used: a microphone mixer, laptop, headphones and mics for three.

Equipment setup

Mics and headsets for three.

The entire accessibility provider team stands in a happy bunch behind and around Senator Tammy Duckworth at the United Center.

Access Team with Sen. Tammy Duckworth

A happy bunch of access providers rally with the Senator at the convention.

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