Deaf in Government

Let’s wrap up the week and enjoy the evening!

Friday, May 15th at 5pm
Sly
222 M Street NE
Washington, DC 20002

Come for the coffee, stay for the conversation. Come and join us!

Saturday, April 11 at 10am ☕️
At Vigilante Coffee
4327 Gallatin St., Hyattsville, MD 20781

DIG is going to in San Francisco! Watch our video announcement and learn how to participate:

https://homeof.deafingov.org/dig-nad-2026/

We're accepting workshop proposals — share your expertise in leadership, accessibility, career development, and more. Deadline: March 15, 2026.

Need approval to attend? Download the justification letter on our page.

See you in SF!

The FCC just dropped its compliance guide for video conferencing accessibility — and it's a big deal for Deaf professionals.

By January 12, 2027, platforms must support sign language interpreting, accurate captions, and integrated VRS. Users get control over caption display and window layout. No more fighting to pin your interpreter.

DIG breaks down what the new rules require and what public servants can do now.

Read more: https://homeof.deafingov.org/fccvideoconfrules/

Deaf in Government is now featured on the National Association of the Deaf - NAD 2026 conference site. More than a workshop track, it’s a signal: DIG belongs in the national conversation on accessibility, leadership, and inclusive public service. We look forward to gathering in San Francisco for the 58th Biennial NAD Conference, June 30–July 5, 2026.

If you’re considering a session, workshop proposals are due March 15, 2026. Come join us!

https://www.nad.org/sf26/welcome-deaf-in-government-dig/

A member emailed us earlier today: “Nobody ever explained the TSP to me.”

That hit a nerve - because it’s common, and it’s a fixable problem.

So we built a simple, Deaf-friendly Thrift Savings Plan simulator game you can click through and learn by doing:

https://deafingov-tsp.my.canva.site

What it is:
• A plain-language, interactive way to understand the moving parts (contributions, growth over time, and the “so what”).
• Designed to be approachable first, accurate second, and not drown you in acronyms.

What it’s not:
• Not financial advice.
• Not a replacement for TSPgov or your benefits office (those are the official sources for rules, limits, and forms).

What we need:
• Try it for 3 minutes.
• Reply with: (1) what clicked, (2) what didn’t, (3) one sentence you wish someone had told you on Day 1.

If this helps even a few people avoid years of confusion, it’s already worth it.

DeafInGov TSP Simulator

No agenda, just signal.

☕ Come join us for coffee! ☕

Saturday, February 21 at 10 am 🎉 at Compass Coffee on 4100 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22203 🎊

📣📣 Seeking Dedicated Volunteers 📣📣
Deaf in Government (DIG) has two volunteer Board vacancies — and we’d love your help!

📌 Recording Secretary

📣 Communications Manager

If you want to support Deaf leadership, strengthen DIG’s operations, and help our community stay connected and informed, this is a great way to contribute.

Interested? Contact Florence Rapozo (VP) at [email protected] and let us know which role you’re interested in.

Link: https://visit.deafingov.org/vacancies.