9:00 am-
9:30 am
Keynote Presentation
Main Conference Room
Jorge Rodriguez, CEO and President of Sorenson Communications will give a keynote address.
Lance Pickett
10:00 am-
11:30 am
A Fireside Chat About the Executive Orders on DEIA
Main Conference Room
A Fireside Chat about the Executive Orders on DEIA.
Claudia Gordon
Jennifer Croft
Dexter Brooks
Taryn Mackenzie Williams
1:00 pm-
2:00 pm
Accessibility=Stronger Global Equity
Conference Room #1
Mather will discuss how governments/institutions can become more equitable through universal access and spaces for Diversity of Thought and Deaf Gain, discussing the accessibility evolu…
Roberta Mather
1:00 pm-
2:00 pm
Captioning of Video Programming and New Frontiers
Conference Room #2
Come learn about quality captioning of video programming, what the legal requirements are, how you can make a difference, and what new frontiers await us with virtual reality and much m…
Suzy Rosen Singleton
Pranav Pidathala
Christian Vogler
1:00 pm-
2:00 pm
Empower Yourself: The Importance of Sign Language Interpreters in the Digital Age
Conference Room #3
The reliance on digital communication can create communication barriers for Deaf individuals who use sign language as their primary form of communication….
Jody Kulchinsky
2:15 pm-
3:15 pm
Navigating Your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)
Conference Room #3
One of the most powerful retirement savings tools federal employees have is the TSP. This workshop will give an overview of the plan, including contribution options and withdrawal optio…
Jeremiah Thompson
Stephanie Summers
2:15 pm-
3:15 pm
Deaf Advocacy in Federal Employment
Conference Room #2
This presentation covers challenges deaf individuals face in federal employment, successful examples of accessibility, and the importance of advocacy efforts….
Brandon Pace
2:15 pm-
3:15 pm
Dragonfly: Sign Language to Voice System
Conference Room #1
Our presentation will be on an innovative technology we are developing called Dragonfly which enables communication between deaf and hearing individuals without the assistance of an int…
Patricia O’Neill-Brown
Cham Leang
3:30 pm-
4:30 pm
Providing Reasonable Accommodation for Qualified Individuals with Disabilities
Conference Room #2
The session will be an overview of disability compliance regulations and the Reasonable Accommodation process including the definitions of Essential Job Functions and Critical Job Eleme…
Cynthia Dunn
3:30 pm-
4:30 pm
Leadership Values & Needs Assessments of Deaf & Hard of Hearing Leaders
Conference Room #3
Participants will learn the foundational leadership values of deaf & hard of hearing leaders, and the values of government organizations, which include a needs assessment discussion…
Sean Maiwald
Geoff Whitebread
3:30 pm-
4:30 pm
Direct Video Calling Services (DVC)
Conference Room #1
FCC staff will present on how members can become accessibility change agents by spreading awareness of and promoting adoption of accessibility best practices in an organization, with ad…
Ivy Bonheyo
Robert McConnell
9:00 am-
10:30 am
Legislative Session Panel
Main Conference Room
Current legislative landscape, policies, and regulations that are relevant to Deaf and Hard of Hearing government employees and citizens…
Anna Perng
Howard Rosenblum
Maria Town
Eric Raff
10:30 am-
11:30 am
Accessible Emergency Alerts and Communication With FEMA
Main Conference Room
Accessible emergency alerts and communications can save lives. Come learn what your options are to ensure you can be notified in case of emergencies, and to be ready when emergencies st…
Gay Jones
Aaron Kubey
Suzy Rosen Singleton
1:00 pm-
2:00 pm
Universal EEOC and Your Rights: Accessibility Through Knowledge
Conference Room #3
This discussion with an EEOC Administrative Judge will address the workplace rights of employees and applicants under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act, foc…
Elizabeth Flanigan
Laurie Bennett
1:00 pm-
2:00 pm
Universal Telecommunications Access Platform
Conference Room #1
Introduction to Universal Telecommunications Access Platform. The relay users will experience functional equivalence for the first time since the invention of telephone….
Travis Dougherty
1:00 pm-
2:00 pm
Preparing for the Senior Executive Service (Part 1)
Conference Room #3
OPM Senior Executive Resources Services (SERS) provides leadership and oversees Government-wide policy direction, guidance, and technical assistance for selecting and developing SES….
Angela Champion
2:15 pm-
3:15 pm
Preparing for the Senior Executive Service (Part 2)
Conference Room #3
OPM Senior Executive Resources Services (SERS) provides leadership and oversees Government-wide policy direction, guidance, and technical assistance for selecting and developing SES….
Angela Champion
2:15 pm-
3:15 pm
Adjusting your retirement plan for the road ahead
Conference Room #2
Insights on how savings for retirement is impacted by the current market conditions.
Stephen Hlibok
2:15 pm-
3:15 pm
Relay Services for Federal Employees
Conference Room #1
FCC staff will discuss the various relay services that are available at no cost to the federal employer, and strategies to resolve concerns about relay services and how to work with emp…
Joshua Mendelsohn
3:30 pm-
4:30 pm
D.E.I.A.: Deaf Empowerment through Advancement
Conference Room #3
DHH federal employees face various barriers to advancement. High-level DHH employees will share their experiences with "working their way up" and offer strategies for addressi…
Tara Congdon
3:30 pm-
4:30 pm
Hearing Accessibility in the Federal Sector
Conference Room #2
In this presentation, we will learn what hearing accessibility means and the wireless technologies that make hearing accessibility a reality for federal employees who utilize hearing de…
Wendy Cheng
3:30 pm-
4:30 pm
Ten Mistakes Federal Employees Make When Planning For Retirement
Conference Room #1
This workshop will review ten common mistakes Federal employees make when planning for their retirement. This applies to anyone in any stage of federal service, not just those who are n…
Jeremiah Thompson
Stephanie Summers
9:00 am-
10:00 am
A Culture of Accessibility: It’s More Than You Think
Main Conference Room
Tara Congdon
Michael Murray
Alison Levy
Akinyemi Banjo
10:15 am-
11:30 am
DIG General Meeting and Election
Main Conference Room
Deaf In Government (DIG) will have a General Meeting and Election.
Deaf In Government Board
1:00 pm-
2:00 pm
The Importance of Accessibility in DEIA in the Federal Workspace for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Employees
Conference Room #2
This session will discuss the Section 508 Standards of the Rehabilitation Act and how they support the participation and success of Deaf or Hard of Hearing federal employees…
Timothy Creagan
Brooke Aiken
1:00 pm-
2:00 pm
Navigating Chaos: Strategies for Building Generational Wealth in Uncertain Times
Conference Room #1
Mariah Peaster
1:00 pm-
2:00 pm
Communication Partnerships Make Life Good!
Conference Room #3
Workplace communication is the most important part of career development. Forging a partnership with a designated interpreter can make a huge difference. Come talk about this powerful t…
Billy Kendrick
2:15 pm-
3:15 pm
What You Need to Know About Your Social Security Benefits
Conference Room #2
Federal employees in the FERS system benefit from an additional retirement income source through social security. This workshop will give a better understanding of the social security s…
Jeremiah Thompson
Stephanie Summers
2:15 pm-
3:15 pm
Active Shooter Preparedness Considerations for Persons with Access and Functional Needs
Conference Room #1
CISA deaf employee Jeremy Sebest will facilitate an Active Shooter Preparedness workshop in ASL.
Jeremy Sebest
2:15 pm-
3:15 pm
How to Create Accessible Virtual Meetings
Conference Room #3
The presentation will cover strategies for ensuring inclusivity and accessibility in online meetings using various platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Adobe Connect, WebEx, and so …
