Current administration's goals:
1. Outreach
2. Equal Access for All
3. Hiring and Promoting of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals in Government
DHHIG's Mission:
- To encourage pride and motivation in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing to promote achievement of their full potential and recognition of their societal contributions;
- To promote equal opportunity, equal access and career enhancement for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing employees nationwide;
- To support training, networking, and mentoring activities for career development and advancement;
- To sponsor a national effort to promote the educational, professional development and well-being of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing workforce;
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To make positive contributions toward the socioeconomical, political, cultural and linguistical well-being of Deaf and Hard of Hearing people; and
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To coordinate and collaborate with organizations representing Deaf, Hard of Hearing, interpreters and other supportive personnel, and other entities.
