2021 DIG Conference & Expo

Keynote Speaker(s)

"Exploring the Powers Within Ourselves"
Presenter: Kim Majeri, Sorenson
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“In the know: Accessibility and Technology Innovation during the Pandemic”
Presenter: Leah Katz-Hernandez, Microsoft
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"Accessibility Helps Everyone: Dispelling the Accessibility Myths"
Presenter: Jason Teague, RivetLogic
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Opening Remark and Awards

“Welcome”
Presenter: Dare King, US Government
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Technology and Accessibility Innovation Track

"Dragonfly: Sign Language to Voice System"
Presenter: Patti O’Neill-Brown, Bill Dawson and Cham Leang
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“Advanced Facial Recognition with AI/ML and Graph Databases”
Presenter: Sri Iyer
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“The FedRelay Transition”
Presenter: Robert McConnell and Craig Bikowski
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"The power of using SquareGlow"
Presenter: Julio Rodriguez
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"Agents of Change: Working Together for Accessible Communications"
Presenter: Suzy Rosen Singleton, Debra Patkin and April Jackson
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“Video Center Expo”
Presenter: Al EL Nattar, RivetLogic
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”Work-Life in COVID, lessons learned, and new Accessibility capabilities from Microsoft assist Deaf and Hard of Hearing”
Presenter: Dean Halstead
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"The Right Tools for the Right Talent: The Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program (CAP) Process"
Presenter: Jeff Dallos
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Career Development Track

"Leveraging Self-Awareness and Empathy for Leadership Development"
Presenter: Pepe Cervantes
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“Developing a Growth Mindset: Ingredients to Successful Innovation and Adaptability"
Presenter: Ryan Maliszewski
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“Commit to Excellence Presenter: Climbing the Ladder to Career Success!”
Presenter: Cynthia Dunn
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"Journey to the White House"
Presenter: Christin White
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"Boundaries, Feedback, and Resilience: Three Tools to Advance Professional Self-Empowerment"
Presenter: Min W Lee and Smita Kothari
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“Creating Access with D-Pan”
Presenter: Sean Forbes and Brianne Keough
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"Authentic Allyship: What is it?"
Presenter: Norma Moran
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Community Engagement Track

"Navigating the New Normal: Teaming with Interpreters"
Presenter: Roberta Mather
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"Serving Hard of Hearing and Late Deafened Adults in Government: Tips and Experiences"
Presenter: Wendy Cheng
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"10 Biggest Mistakes Federal Employees Make (And How To Avoid Them) When Planning Your Retirement"
Presenter: Stephanie Summers
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"DIG and the Deaf Ecosystem"
Presenter: KelPresenter: Brick (Live Q&A)
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“Redefining Self Advocacy”
Presenter: Amanda Tuite
YouTube Video

"The Early Retirement Trend"
Presenter: Stephen Hilbok
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"Workplace Fatigue Experience Management"
Presenter: Malibu Barron
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"Email on the Job: How to Make It Work for You"
Presenter: Trudy Suggs
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“How You Can Advocate for Policy Change at State Government”
Presenter: Christopher Samp
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“Come As You Are : Being Authentic With Interpreters”
Presenter: Jack Busenbark
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