About Us
Mission Statement
DIG empowers Deaf and Hard of Hearing government employees to overcome communication barriers, resolve accessibility issues, and promote a fully inclusive work environment through networking and fostering professional growth.
Purpose
DIG is a national non-profit organization whose purpose is two-fold. It serves as an employee support group for local, state and federal employees who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, Deaf Disabled, and Late Deafened and as a resource for the government.
DIG coordinates and collaborates with external organizations such as the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), U.S. Congress, White House, Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA), National Association of the Deaf (NAD), State Associations for the Deaf, State Commissions for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, and other entities. DIG is an active member of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Consumer Advocacy Network (DHHCAN).
Your Public and Private Partners for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Opportunities
Deaf in Government is the national nonprofit resource for Deaf and Hard of Hearing government employees, family, colleagues, and interested individuals. Our network of Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals expands opportunities for business and government partnerships.
DIG welcomes all individuals to join our organization. As an organization, DIG is committed to ensuring each person may participate in major DIG events by providing captioning and sign language interpreting services where appropriate.
Our Vision
Opportunities for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, Deaf Disabled, and Late Deafened to participate and contribute to the government of the United States of America.
Shared Commitments
To resolve and overcome communication challenges, and promote a robust work environment through networking, and foster professional growth.