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Deaf and Hard of Hearing people, working in government.

A national professional network for Deaf and Hard of Hearing employees in federal, state and local government, and the allies who work beside them.

What DIG does for members

We provide resources to break down communication barriers at work, so Deaf employees can do their jobs and lead.

Connect

Meet Deaf and Hard of Hearing colleagues across agencies, levels of government and career stages.

Advocate for access

Find resources on interpreters, Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART), captioning and reasonable accommodations.

Grow your career

Networking and professional growth built for Deaf professionals in public service.

2026 DIG Board Election

Find the Election Committee's announcements, candidate information and Board position descriptions on the DIG Elections website.

Election timeline

Nominations
October 5 to November 8, 2026
General election
November 9 to 13, 2026
Run-off, if needed
November 16 to 20, 2026
Winners installed
December 5, 2026, at the Annual Meeting

Upcoming events

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Holiday Party save-the-date flyer: Holiday Glow and Good Vibes, December 5, 6:00 to 11:00 PM, 899 N Capitol St NE, Washington, DC, music by DJ Nico. View event details.

Saturday, December 5, 2026

Holiday Party

Holiday glow and good vibes. It's that time of the year!

Our annual Holiday Party brings members together in a welcoming setting for connection, celebration and community, with time for informal networking across the organization.

When
6:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Where
899 North Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC 20002
Music
DJ Nico
Tickets
Ticket price and more details coming soon
2027 National Training Conference save-the-date flyer: hosted by Deaf in Government, April 28 to 30, 2027, 899 North Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC 20002. View event details.

April 28 to 30, 2027

2027 National Training Conference

Hosted by Deaf in Government.

Our biennial conference brings participants together for workshops, presentations and discussions on professional development, leadership, accessibility and career advancement.

When
Wednesday, April 28 to Friday, April 30, 2027
Where
899 North Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC 20002
Visit the NTC 2027 website

You belong here.

Whether you are new to public service or a senior leader, DIG is your network. DIG welcomes everyone to join.

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