Embracing
Trouble- Surviving the Risks of Leadership
Leonard Aron
Atlanta Area School for the Deaf
Department of Education, State of Georgia
Those who lead are often asked to make changes. Because of growing
political and economic reasons, there is greater personal risk
today for leaders than ever before. The presenter will share his
personal story and the story of other leaders who share a passion
for their work and belief in their employees; yet, have learned
to increase their awareness of personal risk and how to survive
and thrive while leading change.
How
to Ace the Interview
Christy Compton, Disability Program Manager
Department of Transportation
The typical job interview is examined from the Hiring Official’s
viewpoint, who then will share her information with participants.
They will learn how to provide the best answer for tough interview
questions. Participants will use role-playing for a mock interview
session and participate in exercises to help identify their individual
strengths and to improve their weaknesses.
How
to Survive a Difficult Boss
Christy Compton, Disability Program Manager
Department of Transportation
This workshop provides effective tools for coping with work conditions
caused by an unprofessional or unpleasant supervisor. Learn techniques
for minimizing typical problems posed by difficult supervisors.
Participants also will learn their options and rights in certain
workplace situations.
Discover
an Untapped Resource: Working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing People
Kathy Dollinger-Meyer, Employment Advisor and John
Macko, Associate Director
National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID) Center for
Employment, Rochester Institute of Technology
This fun, interactive workshop will foster diversity and increase
awareness of a large segment of society, those who are deaf and
hard of hearing. This training is for anyone who would like to
learn more about working with deaf and hard of hearing colleagues.
Hands-on activities and discussion will focus on communication
strategies to benefit both deaf and hearing people.
You
Take the Lead
Kathy Dollinger-Meyer, Employment Advisor and John Macko,
Associate Director
National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID) Center for
Employment, Rochester Institute of Technology
This workshop is designed for people who want to take the lead
in encouraging employers to work more effectively with deaf employees.
Participants will learn strategies that have been successfully
used to sensitize hearing individuals to the deaf experience.
Attendees will be empowered to become a resource and a potential
trainer at their workplace.
Positive
Communications: Winning at Work!
Margie English, Outreach Educator
MCI IP-Relay Service
Communication is a challenge! For those participants who have
suggested an idea to their supervisor to have it ignored, and
then found out that their co-worker suggested the same idea, using
different words, which was accepted with a commendation? Why did
this happen? This interactive workshop will invite thoughts and
comments on what works in facilitating positive communication.
Writing samples will be provided.
Remote
Management: When Your Employees, Bosses, or Peers Are Not There
Michael Harrell, Front Line Manager
Internal Revenue Services
This interactive workshop will demonstrate the advantages, disadvantages,
challenges, and solutions in leading people from a remote location.
The following questions will be answered: “What does it
take to be an effective Leader from a remote location?”
and “How can one be effective and productive if his/her
manager is at another POD?”
Political
Power: Take it, It’s Yours
Andrew J. Imparato, CEO
American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD)
Mr. Imparato, who runs the American Association of People with
Disabilities (AAPD), the nation’s largest cross-disability
membership organization, will discuss the importance of building
non-partisan get-out-the-vote coalitions across the disability
and civil rights movements. Participants will learn to assert
their political power more effectively. Participants will discuss
AAPD’s grassroots activities in this area, and be exposed
to suggestions for how DHHIG members might get involved.
Forget
the Hard Way! Get Training the Easy Way!
Donna Lange, Associate Professor/Former Chair &
Donald Beil, Professor
Applied Computer Technology, National Technical Institute
for the Deaf, Rochester Institute of Technology
This workshop describes the non-profit NTID/RIT “Deaf Initiative
in Information Technology” that offers deaf-friendly computer
workshops led by signing deaf and hearing professionals. DIIT
will be described, and a survey will be conducted to assess the
needs of those in the audience. Survey results will help shape
future workshops to meet attendees’ needs.
Positioning
Yourself for the Future with Technical Job Skills
Dean Lauria, Assistant Professor
Applied Computer Technology, National Technical Institute
for the Deaf, Rochester Institute of Technology
This workshop is designed to help federal/government employees
do a self-assessment. Attendees will learn how to evaluate their
current status in the workplace and compare it to their personal
goals in an ever changing information-sharing environment. Those
who are committed to their own enhanced professional growth in
the technical place will work through an array of enhancement
opportunities and determine specific area of interests that meet
their needs.
Your
Legacy as a “Change Leader” in your Agency
Annette Reichman, Chief, Deafness and Communicative
Disorders Branch
Rehabilitation Services Administration
Boyce R. Williams, one of the first Deaf individuals in the federal
government, left a lasting legacy in VR services for the Deaf
Community through his leadership in RSA from 1945 until 1983.
His legacy includes initiatives such as the National Theater for
the Deaf, Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, and graduate
training programs in Rehabilitation Counseling with the Deaf.
The presenter will provide specific action steps on how to become
an effective change leader and to create a lasting legacy, similar
to Boyce Williams.
The
Deaf Professional in Government – Work Smarter, not Harder
Robert Rice, President and Managing Partner
BayFirst Solutions LLC &
Angela Officer, Senior Program Manager, Eastern Region
Sprint Relay
This is the workshop to attend if you are a busy deaf professional
looking for a single, fast-paced, information-packed session where
you can walk away with knowledge of selected relevant and important
Federal government trends, benefits, workplace communication strategies
with colleagues and interpreters, emerging technologies, best
practices, networking resources, DeafDC.com, DPHH SM
and more - all to ensure your continued professional success.
Successful
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Federal Employees with Secondary Disabilities-
How Do You Ask for Help?
Eric F. Spanbauer, Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist
Defense Logistics Agency
Jeffrey Dallos, National Disability Program Manager
US Geological Survey
This workshop is for participants who are experiencing hidden
problems that are affecting their work performance. It is possible
that they may have a secondary disability! Many of the Deaf and
Hard of Hearing population are unaware that they have secondary
disabilities. Participants will learn from the panelists how to
recognize secondary disabilities and request accommodations.
Empowering
Yourself with Networking!
Eric F. Spanbauer, Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist
Defense Logistics Agency
Alarmingly, seventy percent of employers hire new employees through
networking! Mr. Spanbauer will share his experiences and show
participants how to apply the eight keys of networking to empower
the audience with effective networking tips to score a new position!
Political
Leadership: How Networking Ticks and Clicks in Politics
Judy Stout, Director
Institute of Political Leadership and Access
According to Mackay's Maxim, author of "Dig Your Wells Before
You're Thirsty", he stated that the big networking mistakes
people make in their lives come from the risks they NEVER take.
This workshop is designed for participants to engage dialogue
in group discussions-- exchanging their experiences and applying
them in activities. The attendees will leave the workshop with
the necessary ingredients to take risks in networking.
