DIG Expo Happening in April 2021!
- THE POWER OF YOU -
Our first ever DIG Expo event in April 2021! Sit back while we create the virtual experience of a lifetime! Save the date!
Video Description: A female with a black sweater & wearing glasses sitting in front of a neutral sage green background.
Transcript: Hello! My name is Angela Cannella, I am the DIG Expo Director, and we want to officially announce our future event on Thursday, April 8, 2021!
DIG Expo will be a centralized event for workshops, presentations, and booths. We are currently planning to host the entire event virtually by partnering with RivetLogic because your health and safety is our top priority. Our DIG Expo Team will continue to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and we will follow the guidelines posted by the CDC.
Our three main focuses for the DIG Expo include:
Accessibility innovation: promote available resources, services, and demonstrate current technologies that can be used for accessibility purposes.
Career Development: career advancement, networking, and job opportunities for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deaf-Blind job seekers.
Community engagement: to build a bridge in collaboration with companies and organizations for attendees.
Currently, we are conducting a call for presenters. Please send nominations for workshop presentations our way. If you know of a potential presenter or you would like to nominate yourself, please reach out! We would prefer for presentations to incorporate topics such as:
Career Development;
Financial Management;
Information Technology;
Career Advancement;
Cultural
Diversity/Heritage;
How to Work with Interpreters;
EEO Institute/EEO Personnel;
Human Resources Management;
Deafhood;
Diversity and Inclusion;
Understanding the Use of Schedule A;
Toastmaster Skills;
Facilitation Skills;
Project Management;
Teamwork
We also welcome other ideas not mentioned above. Please contact [email protected] for any questions, nominations, or concerns. Check out our website: www.deafingov.
Behind the Government Doors
Leadership: Setting Goals to Networking
Leadership: Setting Goals to Networking
Understanding the Hatch Act
Understanding the Hatch Act
An update from Deaf in Government (June 13, 2019). Former President Christopher Samp and current Vice President Angela Cannella has new information to share with you.
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http://www.deafingov.org
Transcript:
Christopher Samp: Hello, I’m Christopher Samp, former President of DIG. I am sharing new information about DIG’s application to become a section of NAD. We’ve learned that he NAD Board decided not to move forward with our application. So we will continue to operate as an independent 501(c)(3) organization. Now we turn over to your new Vice President, Angela Cannella.
Angela Cannella: Hello all – we are excited to move forward with our stand-alone organization. Recently, the new board just completed a weekend retreat and we have many ideas, projects, and events for the remainder of this year, next year, and 2021. Just so you know, we are revamping our website. In the meantime, go ahead and sign up for email subscription. We look forward to working with you all.
DIG News (July 2018) Seeking volunteers and officers
Here's a message from your interim President of DIG, Christopher Samp.
VIDEO DESCRIPTION: In front of grayish green wall is a male in blue polo shirt. He signed, “Hello, I’m Christopher Samp, the interim President of Deaf in Government. The interim Vice President is Taye Akinola. We both will lead DIG until election, hopefully it will happen late September or early November. We need your help. We are seeking three volunteers for the election committee. The election committee will organize and oversee the voting process. We also need your help in spreading the words to members to run for officer positions. That include President, Vice President, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, and Board Member at Large. As soon the election committee is established, we will give members two months notice to gather for the annual meeting and vote for new officers. If you are interested in volunteering or running for a position, please contact us through [email protected]. Thank you!”
Interested in leading Deaf in Government? We will have five vacant positions: President, Vice President, and three Board Member-at-Large. Go to www.deafingov.org/Election to nominate yourself or a colleague. The election will be on June 22, 2017, but the deadline to announce your candidacy is May 31st. Don't wait, nominate now!
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2016 membership survey. We appreciate your inputs. Please feel free to email us any further feedback at [email protected], or volunteer for a position within our organization.
Let's find out the winner of the $50 gift card by watching the enclosed video. Congratulations to the winner!
Tommy Parker would like to share his experience as Business manager in DIG board.
Are you interested? Please submit your nomination package by visit DIG's Election page: http://www.deafingov.org/Election
Hello!
My name is Tommy Parker and my current position is treasurer with DIG-- Deaf in Government. What it means to be a board member-- to be on a great team. We are focused on empowering and providing resources to Deaf federal employers, including hard of hearing employers. We help with communication barriers, accessibility issues, developing networking opportunities, and personal growth. It has been a wonderful experience and I hope you will go ahead and be a part of our team. Submit your applications soon since the election is coming up!
Christopher Samp would like to share his experience as Development Chair in DIG board.
Are you interesting? Please submit your nomination package by visit DIG's Election page: http://www.deafingov.org/Election
Transcript: Hello, I'm Christopher Samp.
I am a board member of Deaf in Government.
As a board member, we help others grow professionally and intellectually.
We also help host events and help our organization achieve its goals.
Your passion and motivation will help others.
Come join DIG!
The experience is very rewarding.
Also at events, you have the opportunity to meet different people not only from DC, but from around the United States who work in different jobs and different agencies.
You'll see the diversity of the federal government.
That has been my biggest benefit as being a board member
Drew Roberge would like to share his experience as recording secretary in DIG board.
Are you interesting? Please submit your nomination package by visit DIG's Election page: http://www.deafingov.org/Election
Transcript: Hello, my name is Drew Robarge.
I'm currently the recording secretary for DIG.
What does it mean to be a board member?
There are two things.
First of all, you will learn a lot about the federal government such as how it operates, its policies, its structure, how different agencies conducts business.
You'll learn a lot in that regard.
The second thing is that you have the opportunity to network and l work closely with other board members from different agencies.
You'll learn in great detail their issues, their challenges as well as their opportunities.
Also at events, you have the opportunity to meet different people not only from DC, but from around the United States who work in different jobs and different agencies.
You'll see the diversity of the federal government.
That has been my biggest benefit as being a board member.
DIG Holiday Party
Have you bought your ticket yet? Come and see what David, member of the DIG Holiday Party Committee has to say.
Welcome to DIG!
DIG empowers Deaf and Hard of Hearing Federal Employees to overcome communication barriers, resolve accessibility issues, and promote a fully inclusive work environment through networking and fostering professional growth.
Day 3 of the 2013 DHHIG National Training Conference
Day 3 of the 2013 DHHIG National Training Conference
DHHIG National Training Conference Day 2
Day 2 of the DHHIG National Training Conference Video is here!
