DeafDigest Gold – January 31, 2010
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ASL Videos of the Week:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/africanschools/
http://deafdigest.com/videos/fundraising/
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Deaf Cartoon (Fogey) of the week:
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law firms in America. The firm has played leading roles in national
and local litigations involving defective medicines and medical
devices. Our law firm is expanding its litigation against Advanced
Bionics related to defective cochlear implants implanted in young
children and adults.
Some of the firm’s clients have suffered multiple implant surgeries
due to a defective implant being surgically removed and replaced
with a second defective implant that later failed.
If you or your child has been implanted with a defective cochlear
implant, we encourage you to contact Weitz & Luxenberg – we have a
Deaf attorney and VP available. To find out more, please click on:
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follow instructions on the screen.
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The DeafDigest is divided into Blue and Gold sections, both
ranked equal in contents, features and ads. This is the
Gold section.
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Hot Deaf News during the week:
- Hot Newspaper stories during the week:
Teaching the police to deal with the deaf
http://deafdigest.com/teachingthepolice/
Late-deafened military officer refusing his disability pension
http://deafdigest.com/disabilitypensionrefusal/
- Very Hot News
If SightCine has its way, we, the deaf will be able to watch
movie subtitles in different languages, English included.
That start-up company refused to disclose the amount of
seed money it got from investors. Movie-goers would wear
special glasses to watch subtitles of their choice of
language. These subtitles, however, would be invisible
to those that do not wear special glasses.
- Thursday January 28th
Are you happy with the services the IRS have been giving
the deaf? If you are, fine; if you are not, then
IRS wants to know more about it. Were you happy or
unhappy with attempts to reach IRS, with TTY messages,
with the videophone, etc? How did the IRS treat your
relay operators? How long did you have to wait to
reach IRS? Did the IRS answers satisfy you?
Do email Jean Bell at mailtojean.bell@tigta.treas.gov
- Friday January 29th
Many deaf drivers drive over the Petty Island from either
the Benjamin Franklin Bridge or the Betsy Ross Bridge unaware
that the island is deaf-related.
This island sits on the Delaware River between Philadelphia,
PA and Camden, NJ.
What about it? Well, Ralston Laird moved his family to the island
and lived on it for about 60 years. Ralston is not deaf, but four of
his daughters were deaf. And there is talk of dedicating the island
to the memory of these deaf sisters.
There is a complication; Venezuela, because of its oil dealings
in the area, owns the island. Hugh Chavez, who hates USA, has
talked about giving away the island to the state of New Jersey.
- Saturday January 30th
Because of video relay issues, the FCC has withheld payment
on these relay providers on some relay calls. In fact FCC
has been holding the money bag since July!
The concern is that some providers, denied payments, may
cease video relay calls.
DeafDigest hopes there will be a quick solution to this
mess. Directly involved is the National Exchange Carriers
Association (NECA).
(please go back to the Blue edition for the Sunday-Wednesday
Hot Deaf News)
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Deaf Miscellaneous stuff:
A new book, hitting the bookstores, has a main deaf
character. The book is “Moon Craving” that is written by
Lucy Monroe. It is for those that enjoy reading about
werewolf tales. The character Abigail is deaf and she
married Talorc, a werewolf, and they have marital issues.
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sComm, engineer and manufacturer of the UbiDuo, is
looking for a experienced Sales Account Manager.
Qualified candidate must have demonstrated knowledge and
background with implementing effective sales strategies and
territory management.
This position requires extensive monthly travel that includes
working at the sComm booth of national and regional conferences
as well as face to face sales presentations with key
customers.
Experience with assistive devices and Deaf and Hard of Hearing
culture a plus.
If you are independent and goal oriented please contact John Effinger
at mailto:jeffinger@scommonline.com or 951-202-9884.
For more information about sComm visit http://www.scommonline.com
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SCHOOLS FOR THE DEAF IN AFRICA
Andrew Foster, a famous deaf man, established 31
schools for the deaf and 2 centers for the deaf
in Africa. He died in 1987 in a plane crash.
Anyway, one of these former students of a
school for the deaf in Africa, said that his
school had a few hearing students!
Hearing students in a school for the deaf in
Africa! Why?
Good question.
- for ASL News version, please click on:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/africanschools/
(for your convenience, video links are posted on top
of each DeafDigest edition)
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The University of Tennessee Rehabilitation Counseling Program
is seeking Master’s students to apply for the Deafness
Concentration.
****Funding is available in the form of RSA Traineeships.****
Students in the Deafness Concentration will pursue 48-hours of
coursework in rehabilitation counseling and are also expected
to fulfill the following requirements:
1) Completion of the non-credit Orientation to Deafness (OTD)
program offered in summer term by the UT Center on Deafness.
2) Demonstration of American Sign Language (ASL) skills at an
Intermediate level or above on the Sign Language Proficiency
Interview (SLPI) prior to graduation.
3) Completion of all practicum, internship, external course
writing assignments, and independent research in settings or
topics related to persons who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Students are admitted to the on-campus program each fall and
complete the program in approximately 16 months.
Distance Education students are admitted every other year
(with the next cohort beginning in August, 2010)
and complete the program in two years.
The application deadline is April 15.
Admission decisions are made by May 15.
A number of RSA Traineeships are available to students.
Patrick L. Dunn, Ph.D., CRC
Associate Professor, Counselor Education
Coordinator, Rehabilitation Counseling Program
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
A523 Bailey Education Complex
Knoxville, TN 37996
Phone: (865) 974-8013
Email: mailto:pdunn4@utk.edu
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POLITICAL FUND RAISING
People who want to run for political offices must
raise a lot of money to pay for political ads on
TV, radio, newspapers and to pay for campaign workers,
etc.
Famous hearing politicians have fund raising events
where they can raise money for them to run for
governor or senator or even president.
We have many deaf people that tried to run for a
political office but have lost – they have tried
to raise funds but only got very little money.
One person, not deaf, was able to raise one
million dollars to run for governor in one state.
That person did not host fund raising events. How?
The money was raised on-line via internet donations.
This is a hint for our future deaf politicians!
- for ASL News version, please click on:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/fundraising/
(for your convenience, video links are posted on top
of each DeafDigest edition)
A DEAF VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER IN FLORIDA
We have a number of volunteer firefighters that
are deaf everywhere in USA.
The most notable one is Mark Kite who is the
Fire Chief of the Yukon Volunteer Fire Department
near Pittsburgh, PA. His story is at:
http://deafdigest.com/kite/
Anyway John Buccieri became a volunteer firefighter in
Marion County (Florida) in 2008. His goal is to become
a full time professional firefighter.
He is aware of discrimination against deaf firemen
but is going to fight these discriminatory regulations.
A JOB DESCRIPTION
A deaf advocate for a deaf service agency has a job
description that says:
travel to small towns to locate deaf residents and establish
communications with them
DeafDigest editor remembers, way back in the seventies, when
he and a friend visited the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown,
New York. He and the friend entered a restaurant and sat down
for a meal.
Word got around, and all of a sudden a lonely deaf man
entered the restaurant and joined the company, just for
conversation. He introduced himself as a graduate of New
York State School for the Deaf, Rome, NY and has been steadily,
but lonely, employed in a Cooperstown business place.
THE DEAF AND THE NOTES
Many banks are nervous because of robbers that
hand notes to the tellers telling them it is a
robbery.
A deaf person may innocently hand in a note,
thus making a teller nervous and jumpy.
To prevent this from happening, just tell
the teller first that you are deaf. And when
the teller acknowledges it, then do hand in
the note.
DOMINOES AND THE DEAF
Dominoes is a game popular in many parts of the
world.
Do deaf people play dominoes? DeafDigest assumes
they do, even though he has never seen them playing
that game.
Anyway it was interesting to see a deafyahoo group
posting, announcing a deaf domino championship
event in Miami, Florida.
Deaf Dominoes, anyone?
OUR ORGANIZATIONS SERVING THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING
We have many, many organizations, both national and
local, that serve deaf and hard of hearing people.
One such organization is:
Conference of Educational Adminstrators of Schools and
Programs for the Deaf
For the organization goals and objectives and its web site, click on:
ROCHESTER SCHOOL’S CANCER AWARENESS WEEK
To raise awareness regarding cancer, staff and students
at Rochester School for the Deaf successfully raised over
$3,000.
They collected money in person, sold snacks and
during the Coaches vs. Cancer basketball game with
St Mary’s School for the Deaf.
Said a proud administrator
This is truly giving from the heart
AN EXCUSE FOR NOT WEARING A HEARING AID
forgot to put it on this morning
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WHAT IS THAT SUPPOSED TO MEAN?
he knows how to perform sign language
huh! To perform is to act on a stage in front
of audience. The more appropriate phrase
would be this:
he knows sign language
or
he uses sign language
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Eastern Canada (Canadian Maritimes) & Fall Foliage Tour
Tour leaves from and returns to Boston, MA
12-days, September 18-September 29, 2010
For more info contact:
Joy Carney
mailto:joyfulcarney@comcast.net
302-436-5384 (FAX)
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Interpreters and ASL & ITP Students and Teachers Deserve More from
a Conference
Hi … We are the 31st World’s Largest Silent Weekend
The venue for the June 24-27, 2010 event will handle 700-1000
participants and include a medical interpreting track. Novice,
beginning, intermediate and advanced ASL and ITP students, as
well as interpreters (CEUs offered) will have around 150 hours
of seminars to choose from.
The 31st Silent Weekend is at the Florida Hotel at the Florida
Mall in Orlando with its huge food court allowing you to have
a complete meal for $5.99 instead of paying $20-30 at other
conferences’ hotel prices. The room costs are even lower
next year … just $105 with free parking and unlimited free
internet!
Students, teachers and interpreters seeking to improve their
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There are simply no other local, regional or national conferences
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Sign language DVDs are available online at
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A DVD “When ‘Duck’ is not Enough”
to show you how to represent inanimate objects is now available
Join us for the 9th Florida/Alaska Motorcycle Benefit Run to help
deaf babies! This is the world’s longest group motorcycle benefit
run. Some people are planning to fly to Calgary, Alberta and rent
cars and follow us to and from Alaska and enjoy bed and breakfast
inns!
See http://www.AlaskaBikeRun.com for updates and photos.
These trips will take place every year so why not make plans
to join us now in July 17, 2010?
Please browse our selection of signing greeting cards at:
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Hot DeafNews boring, but important!
India just cannot make up its mind regarding the deaf
that want to drive cars. First the government said the
deaf could drive; then the government said the deaf
cannot drive. And now this – the government is
considering allowing the deaf to drive. Pushing the
government is the directive from the courts saying
the deaf deserve drivers’ license. The government
is being tugged in two directions – by those that
want the deaf to drive and by those that do not
want deaf drivers.
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Deaf Picture of the Week:
Luis Enrique Erro
deaf astronomer, Mexico
(January 7, 1897 – January 18, 1955)
honored with a postage stamp which is at:
http://deafdigest.com/erro/
it shows him with his hearing aid
the extent of his hearing loss was not known – was he
deaf all his life or was he late-deafened?
DeafDigest thanks Kenneth S. Rothschild for this
piece of information
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Question of the week:
Q. Do we have deaf attorneys that argue cases in
the courtroom?
A. Yes. They either use interpreters or CART to
state their cases.
send your questions to mailto:barry@deafdigest.com
the most interesting questions may be answered in
future DeafDigest editions. Thank you.
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Wish List of the Week:
While we have a few deaf-owned wineries in Italy,
we wish we have some deaf-owned wineries in USA.
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DeafHistory – Looking Back:
Year 1988 – the Department of Veterans Affairs
selected 120 late-deafened veterans to be
implanted. It paved the way for the upsurge
in CIs in years to come.
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Deaf and the Money:
Soldiers in India that become deaf are entitled to a
disability pension which is 20 per cent to 200 per cent
above the regular pension plus being exempt from
paying income taxes
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DeafNumbers of the Week:
26
nations in the world that do not allow the deaf to drive!
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DeafResources
(updated 1/31/10)
Johnnie Ray, famous deaf singer, 1950′s through 1980′s
for a listing of deaf reference & library resources,
http://deafdigest.com/deafresources/
(examples are listing of elected deaf officials, listing of
deaf Nobel Prize winners, etc; list will be added on a
gradual basis – so do check this site from time to time)
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Selected top deaf sports stories from DeafDigest Sports
A write up on Phillies’ deaf prospect Gillies
http://deafdigest.com/gillies/
Hamill to resume training
http://deafdigest.com/hamilltraining/
DeafDigest Sports is a no-cost subscription available only
for DeafDigest subscribers; e-mail mailto:barry@deafdigest.com
it is not available online, only by email
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position opening
Mental Health – Community Resource Specialist
Family Service Foundation, Inc
position located in Frederick, MD
Mental Health – Community Resource Specialist in Frederick,
Maryland:
Provide psychiatric rehabilitation services to Deaf and Hard of
Hearing people with chronic behavioral health challenges in the
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program (PRP).
Responsibilities are: to teach and assist with groups that address
rehab needs of the people we serve. Assist and advocate for those
on the caseload.
Hours: 8:00am-4:00pm.
BA degree or experience in the mental health field.
Valid driver’s license, professional writing skills, ability to
empower others, person-centered planning skills.
$12.50/hour with benefits.
If interested, please contact mailto:aklassen@fsfinc.org
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Faculty position announcement
undergraduate psychology
Gallaudet University
Washington, DC
The Psychology Department at Gallaudet University is recruiting for a
faculty position in undergraduate psychology.
The position description and application information can be found at
http://gallaudet.edu/af/jobs/
For additional information about these positions, contact Dr. Irene
W. Leigh, Department Chair, at mailto:irene.leigh@gallaudet.edu
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job announcement
Teacher (High School English/Language Arts)
Georgia School for the Deaf
Cave Spring, GA
for position description and application procedures, please click on:
http://deafdigest.com/english/
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job announcement
Teacher (Middle School English/Language Arts)
Georgia School for the Deaf
Cave Spring, GA
for position description and application procedures, please click on:
http://deafdigest.com/englishmiddle/
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job announcement
Teacher (High School Math)
Georgia School for the Deaf
Cave Spring, GA
for position description and application procedures, please click on:
http://deafdigest.com/hsmath
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job announcement
Substitute Teacher (Part-Time/Hourly)
Georgia School for the Deaf
Cave Spring, GA
for position description and application procedures, please click on:
http://deafdigest.com/subteach
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Job Opening
Outreach Coordinator
Hamilton Relay, Inc
Salt Lake City area, Utah
Hamilton Relay, Inc. currently has a full-time position open for
Outreach Coordinator – Utah
Location: Salt Lake City area
Position summary: This full-time position is responsible for
coordinating and implementing outreach activities designed to promote
Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) and Captioned Telephone Relay
Service (CapTel®) for Relay Utah.
Preferred education, experience and skills:
- Direct work experience with Telecommunication Relay Service or
knowledge of Captioned Telephone Relay Services is helpful
- Experience in public relations activities
- Knowledge of and ability to understand various communication modes
used by current and potential relay users
- Knowledge of American Sign Language is preferred
- Strong written, analytical and interpersonal skills
- Ability to organize and prioritize work and meet deadlines
- Hold a valid driver’s license
- Individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing are encouraged to
apply
Interested individuals may send inquiries and/or resumes to
http://www.hamilton.net/employment.html to the attention of
Cindy Blase in the Human Resource Department by January 27, 2010
Hamilton Relay is an equal opportunity employer and does not
discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age,
national origin or disability.
Hamilton Relay, Inc. is a division of Hamilton Telecommunications
based in Aurora, NE. Hamilton offers a competitive wage.
Contact our HR Dept. at: 800.821.1831 or at:
http://www.hamilton.net/employment.html
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position openings
- School Psychologist, School for the Deaf
- Teachers (all core content areas)
Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind
Colorado Springs, CO
The Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB), located in
Colorado Springs at the foot of the beautiful Rocky Mountains,
invites you to consider our employment opportunities.
Applications are being accepted for current and anticipated
vacancies for the 2010/11 School Year, including:
- School Psychologist, School for the Deaf
- All core content areas: (Elementary Education;
English/Language Arts; Science; Math; Social Studies)
Please visit CSDB’s website at:
http://www.csdb.org
where the official job announcement(s) may be found under
Non-Classified Employment. Positions are open until filled.
Salary based on appropriate education and experience. Excellent
benefits.
Interviews to be conducted on-site at CSDB.
Interested persons are invited to send a letter of interest, current
resume, completed Employment Application (including salary history
and references), recent letters of recommendation, copies of
transcripts, and a copy of current teacher certification or special
services certification to:
ATTENTION: Chelle Lutz, Human Resources Office
Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind
33 North Institute Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 578-2114 (phone)
(719) 578-2239 (fax)
E-mail: mailto:clutz@csdb.org
CSDB is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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position opening
Jr. Video Production Specialist
Purple
Rocklin, CA
Reports to: Sr. Director of Marketing Communications
Department: Marketing Communications
FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt
Location: Rocklin, CA
for position description and application procedures,
please click on:
http://deafdigest.com/purple-job/
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open positions
Deaf Services Center
Glenside, PA
Deaf Services Center (DSC) is a dynamic team of behavioral health
professionals serving Deaf and Hard of Hearing children and adults.
We take great pride that our program is strongly Deaf/HOH centered
with about 85% of our staff being Deaf or Hard of Hearing. Our staff
environment is one of incredible teamwork and mutual support. As a
result, we are rapidly growing with new programs and expansions of
our existing programs. Whether you are a high school graduate,
recent college graduate or have many years experience in the field of
human services we have a career building position waiting for you!
DSC is looking for dedicated, motivated, energetic individuals who
are fluent in American Sign Language and knowledgeable about Deaf
Culture and the Deaf Community to fill the following positions:
WE ARE SOON OPENING A NEW PROGRAM
- PROGRAM DIRECTOR: INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR CHILDREN:
(Full time) This position oversees the case management services for
children who reside in the community. Responsibilities include: day
to day management and supervision of children case management;
coordination of services and programs with other service agencies;
manage program expenses accordingly with budget; provide supervision,
crisis management, training and coordinate scheduling for case
managers; participate in meetings with Deaf Services Center programs
as well as other programming service providers. Qualifications: a
bachelor’s degree in sociology, social work, psychology, gerontology,
anthropology, political science, history, criminal justice, theology,
counseling, education, or be a registered nurse and 5 years of mental
health direct care experience preferably in a case management
setting, must have 2 years of supervisory experience. Fluency in
American Sign Language required.
- RESIDENTIAL ASSISTANT PROGRAM DIRECTOR: (Full time requires working
evenings and weekends) This position provides leadership role for our
residential program for Deaf individuals with Mental Retardation
(known as Community Living Arrangement or CLA). This position
oversees staff and directs client services. Qualifications: One year
experience as a Resident Advisor; OR two years experience in the
human services field working with individuals with developmental
disabilities and/or mental health disorders; valid drivers’ license;
advanced fluency in ASL; demonstrated an ability to supervise, teach,
advise and motivate staff members as well as Deaf Consumers; must
possess strong interpersonal skills. Duties: Provide guidance and
training for staff and support to Deaf consumers with developmental
disabilities living in the community; promote consumers’ independence
and social relationships.
- STAFF INTERPRETER: (Full time) Responsibilities include: Interpret
for emergencies (physical and psychiatric), mental health
evaluations, groups, staff meetings and sessions, home visits with
deaf adults and children. Also interpret for in internal office and
community meetings with both hearing and deaf professional staff.
Must be able to work with a team of hearing and/or deaf interpreters
and be a team player. Qualifications: AA degree with minimum 3 years
of Interpreting experience with Deaf individuals or BA Interpreting
degree with 1 year experience. Knowledge of mental illness and/or
developmental disabilities is a plus. Must be willing to travel
throughout the SE counties and be flexible to do some evenings and
weekends when needed. Current national certification and PA State
Registered through ODHH are preferred.
- BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST: We are seeking a clinical professional with
experience in utilizing the principles of applied behavior analysis;
assessment and evaluation of behavior, and the application of
interventions that result in behavior change. Strong interpersonal
skills are also essential. The behavior specialist will be working
with the treatment team to provide supports to clients who are Deaf
or Hard of Hearing, and their families. Must have the ability to
provide clinical supervision/guidance for staff in providing
therapeutic techniques and approaches and assist in treatment
planning process and documentation. Qualifications: Licensed Clinical
Psychologist; Board Certified Behavior Analyst; Certificate in
Applied Behavioral Analysis or Other Master’s Level Mental Health
Clinician with documented training in the field of Behavioral
Modification techniques. Fluency in American Sign Language
preferred, but will consider candidates with an open mindedness to
learning about this population.
- RESIDENTIAL COUNSELORS: (various positions available) This position
provides direct client services including encouraging client
independence in areas such as skills in daily living and community
integration. Qualifications: HS + 1 year related experience or AA;
valid drivers’ license; advanced fluency in ASL; minimum of 2 years
experience with Deaf Community; demonstrated competency in
independent living skills; ability to teach, advise and motivate Deaf
Consumers; strong interpersonal skills. Duties: Provide supported
living and training to Deaf consumers with mental illness and/or
developmental disabilities living in the community; promote
consumers’ independence and social relationships. Positions open for
weekend and evening shifts.
We are anticipating opening a Residential Treatment Facility for Deaf
adolescents early Spring 2010! We are interviewing now. Please see
below for open positions:
- MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST: (Part time) This position is to provide
clinical support to adolescents and their family members.
Qualifications: Masters in Social Work or Counseling and license
(LCSW or LPC) eligible in the state of Pennsylvania; ASL fluency and
Deaf Culture sensitivity; knowledge of impact of hearing loss,
assistive technology and needs of persons who are hard of hearing;
ability to work with both adults and children. Responsibilities
include: Assessment and intervention for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
individuals, families and groups, utilizing a variety of
communication modalities to accommodate the need. Progress notes,
treatment plans, discharge summaries and other reports as required.
- RESIDENTIAL COUNSELORS: (various positions available) This position
provides direct client services to adolescents in areas such as daily
living and community integration. Qualifications: HS + 3 year
related experience or AA degree; valid drivers’ license; advanced
fluency in ASL; minimum of 2 years experience required with Deaf
Community working with children or adolescents; demonstrated
competency in independent living skills; ability to teach, advise and
motivate Deaf Consumers; strong interpersonal skills. Duties:
Provide supported living and training to teenage Deaf consumers with
mental illness and/or developmental disabilities living in the
community; promote consumers’ growth, goals and social relationships.
Positions require some weekend and evening shifts.
Come be a part of our exciting growing professional TEAM!
Send your letter of intent and resumes to:
Linda Claypool, Office Manager/HR
Deaf Services Center
614 N. Easton Road,
Glenside, PA 19038
Email: mailto:lclaypool@salisb.com
or Fax: 215-884-6301
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position opening
Clinical Instructor of American Sign Language
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
School of Education
Department of Exceptional Education
Clinical Instructor of American Sign Language
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee seeks an Instructor to join our
American Sign Language Studies Program in School of Education’s
Department of Exceptional Education. Minimum requirements of this
position are a Masters degree in a related field of study, at least
3 years ASL teaching experience at the secondary/post secondary level,
American Sign Language Teacher Association Certification, native or
near-native competency in American Sign Language, knowledge of
American Sign Language linguistics, Deaf history and Deaf culture.
This is a 12 month probationary appointment. Salary is commensurate
with experience.
To apply, visit:
http://www.jobs.uwm.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51121
A completed application will include letter of application,
vita/resume, transcripts, a list of three references. Additionally,
submit name and email of individual who has supervised you and can
evaluate your teaching.
We will email this individual a teaching evaluation form upon receipt
of all application materials. The following documents must be submitted
online.
Dr. Amy Otis-Wilborn, Chair, Search and Screen Committee, School of
Education, Department of Exceptional Education, University of
Wisconsin-Milwaukee, P.O. Box 413, Milwaukee, WI 53201. Review of
applications will begin January 30th, 2010 and will continue until
position is filled. The position start date is August 1, 2010.
Employment will require a criminal background check. The University of
Wisconsin- Milwaukee is an affirmative action, equal employment
opportunity employer.
For UWM’s Campus Security Report, which includes statistics about reported
crimes and information about campus security policies, see
http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu or call the Office of Student Life at
414-229-4632 to request a paper copy.
The Department of Exceptional Education offers a full range of
Deafness related programs including:
- ASL courses to meet university foreign language requirements
- Major and Minor areas of study in American Sign Language Studies
- Interpreter Training,
- ASL Teacher Certification
- Teacher Certification in Deaf/Hard of Hearing
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position announcement
American Sign Language/Deaf Studies Instructor (Fall 2010)
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas metropolitan area
College of Southern Nevada recognizes that embracing diversity maximizes
faculty and staff contribution to our goals and provides the best
opportunity for student achievement. CSN is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer. CSN is responsive to serving the
educational needs of a diverse and ever-changing community.
CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S.
AA/EOE/ADA.
Job description:
1. Teach ASL courses (all levels)
2. Teach courses within the Deaf Studies Program degree including Deaf
Culture, Deaf History, Structure of ASL, and new courses that might be
added to the existing program.
3. Develop syllabi, course outlines, curriculum, assessment plans and
reports for all courses.
4. Evaluate student outcomes
5. Assess students’ language competency levels.
6. Provide student advisement and recruitment services
7. Participate in program/division meetings
8. Serve on department and college committees
9. Travel to multi campus locations possibly on a day, evening or weekend
schedule
10. Mentor adjunct faculty within the Deaf Studies Unit
Note: Application review will begin on January 16, 2010. For full
consideration, all application materials must be received no later than
January 15, 2010.
Required qualifications:
1. Bachelor’s Degree: preferably in Deafness and/or ASL from a regionally
accredited College or University.
2. ASLTA qualifications
Preferred qualifications:
1. Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited College or University:
preferably in Deaf Studies/ASL or a related field
2. A minimum of 2 years of experience in a post-secondary setting.
3. ASLTA certification or RID certification
4. Additional Skills: experience with interactive lab instruction;
experience with technology specific to Deaf individuals.
Quick link:
http://jobs.csn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51296
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Itinerant teacher
Boulder/Fort Collins, Colorado
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school interpreter
Mount Pleasant, Texas
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(updated January 31st)
- EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT GLAD !! -
- Job Developer/Interpreter – Crenshaw, CA
- Community Interpreter – Los Angeles, CA
To learn more about the above positions at GLAD, please go
to our website:
If interested for any of these positions then please submit resume
and application to:
Jeff Fetterman
Human Resources Specialist
Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, Inc.
2222 Laverna Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90041
V/TDD: (323) 550-4207
Fax #: (323) 550-4204
E-mail: mailto:jfetterman@gladinc.org
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