Posts published in “Year: 2009”

DeafDigest Blue - December 27, 2009

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Dedication

DeafDigest dedicates this edition to Tom Riggs who
departed us. An interpreter and a sign language
instructor, he was well known among interpreters
and sign language teachers for upholding high
standards in both inter-related fields. His
most recent residence was in Arizona.

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Top News of the Year (January through June)

January
The Illinois state government was accused of hiring
"sign language applicants" and paying them $211
per month for these skills, which they never had
in the first place

February
Mark S. Kite, Sr, a deaf man, was appointed as
Deaf Chief of a hearing volunteer fire department
at Yukon Volunteer Fire Company, located in the
metro Pittsburgh area

March
John West, a deaf man, became the new mayor of
March, a town within the Fenland District Council
in Great Britain

April
AgBell vs Audism Free America (AFA) battle
took place on the AgBell grounds. The newspapers
pretty much ignored this clash. The AFA group
then shouted anti-AgBell chants, before dispersing.

May
Scranton State School for the Deaf falls under
the control of the Western Pennsylvania School for the
Deaf.

June
Spain would not allow the deaf to vote during
the European Union elections

(the Gold edition will list the top July
through December news)

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Hot Deaf News during the week:


- Very Hot News

The changing of the guard at Gallaudet University is coming 
up real soon. DeafDigest wishes to thank outgoing president
Bob Davila for a job well done - meaning restoring
Gallaudet to its state of normalcy. DeafDigest editor
spotted Bob at a Gallaudet basketball game and asked
him if he was retiring for good or if he would look
for another endeavor to pursue. Bob gave the editor
a special glint in his eye and just smiled, saying nothing! 


- Sunday December 20th 

A medical center in Oklahoma only charges $8,000 for
a CI operation, a big time bargain as compared to a
$100,000 CI surgery. This story surfaced in the news.
The medical center CEO said the facility operates
at cost, with no mark up.



- Monday December 21st

A mother of a deaf child, living on the island of Guernsey,
part of the British Crown, won her battle in the court
room. She put up a fence behind her home to fence in her
deaf son for his protection. The Housing Authority ordered
her to tear down the fence and she refused. The Authority
sued but the judge sided with the mother.



- Tuesday December 22nd

Rapport is the name of the Deaf Cake in Japan! Actually
it is a cake shop located at one of the Tokyo railway
stops. All 8 employees in the cake shop are deaf.
Hearing patrons write down their orders or use the
touch panel. The shop has been open for business 
since 2003. The company headquarters communicate with
Rapport via faxes and emails.



- Wednesday December 23rd

It was reported that Matt Hamill, our deaf UFC fighter,
was badly beaten by illegal blows by Jon Jones, but won
via disqualification. Jones, who originally accepted the
disqualification loss, had second thoughts and filed
an appeal with the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
The commission, however, turned down the appeal and
Hamill's win via disqualification stood.


(Thursday-Saturday Hot Deaf News will be in the Gold edition)

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Honoring those that departed us in 2009:

Paul Baldridge, Gallaudet Iron Man basketball hero
Thomas R. Behrens, educator of the deaf
Adolph J. Bennett, Northern Virginia deaf advocate
Stan Benowitz, Father of Modern Gallaudet football
Tom O. Berg, legendary Gallaudet track & field & Deaflympics coach
Walter R. Bloomquist Sr, owner, printing shops in California
Frank Bryan, career educator of the deaf
Francis X Burton, well known Washington, DC interpreter
Richard Corcoran, leader, Glens Falls, NY Deaf Community
James P. DeVaney, leader, Omaha Deaf Community
Bob Dillman, outspoken advocate, Washington, DC & Staunton, Va
Bill Ennis, deaf entertainer; Washington, DC area
Bernie Fairwood, Illinois, first USA Deaflympics gold medal wrestler
Larry Fleischer, the ultimate deaf leader, California
Jerome W. Freeman, Sr, educator of the deaf
Haley Gans, at age of 14, a promising figure skater
Mary Lou Garton, anti-oral teacher, Kansas SD
Jean-Robert Gauthier, Canadian legislator, advocate
Gino Giudice, background artist with Hollywood cartoons
Doris Jane Greve, long time NAD volunteer
Donald Harington, U of Arkansas, artist and novelist
John Hudson, professional advocate, Northern Virginia
George Karras, leader of deaf computer literacy classes
Harvey Katz, grassroots leader, Deaf Ohio Community
Brenda Keller, Gallaudet administrator
Clifford C. Leach, pillar of Rochester, NY Deaf Community
S. Barry Lipin, auto leasing magnate

(Gold edition will list the remaining departed individuals)


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Deaf Miscellaneous stuff:

position opening
Asst Head Football Coach/Strength and Conditioning Coordinator
Department: Athletics Department
Gallaudet University
Washington, DC

(for more information, please go to Employment Ads section
in this edition)

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A HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM NIGHTMARE
   A deaf man went to the hospital emergency
room, needing medical attention. No interpreter
was available.
   At the same time, a hearing woman brought
her deaf husband to the operating room.
   The emergency room receptionist saw the
hearing woman signing to her husband, and
immediately used her as the interpreter for
the other deaf man.
   The hearing woman protested but was forced
to interpret for a deaf man who was a stranger
to her!


- for ASL News version, please click on:
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(for your convenience, video links are posted on top
of each DeafDigest edition)



BEEPING WHILE DRIVING
   A deaf man works for a company and he must wear his
pager during days and evenings as part of his
job duties. He is on call if there is an emergency at
his job.
   If he is driving and he gets a beep, he must pull
over the road to read the pager. A hearing person,
hearing the beep, can use his Bluetooth headset
to get the emergency message while still driving.
   Not fair to the deaf person!

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HANDWRITING IS NOW OLD FASHIONED?
   Is handwriting now considered old fashioned? We
type out our words and texts instead of writing 
these out.
   How important is handwriting to the deaf? Well,
we use the notepad to communicate with the
hearing. And if the hearing person struggles with
his handwriting to compose their responses, then
it could be frustrating.
   DeafDigest editor has often had to wait as long
as 5 minutes for a slow-writing hearing person to
compose a short, simple sentence!
   And as a contrast, it may take 5 seconds for a
hearing person to voice out this same short, simple
sentence!


DEAF NEW ZEALAND, REVISITED
   Last week's DeafDigest mentioned a newspaper article
as follows:

He was found in the car park of Deaf New Zealand in Great 
North Rd next to the Avondale police station 

   Deaf New Zealand as in a park or a town or a 
neighborhood? It was puzzling.
   Several subscribers sent emails to DeafDigest
editor with explanations.
   "Deaf New Zealand" means Deaf New Zealand Association,
as a way of abbreviations used by newspaper reporters.
   Said a subscriber:

they have some interesting language shortcuts

   Examples here in USA would be like this:

- he was found in the car park of Deaf Association 
- he was found in the car park of Gallaudet
- he was found in the car park of Deaf Institute
- he was found in the car park of Alexander Graham Bell

   How so quirky our English has become in these English
speaking parts of the world!

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A QUESTION ABOUT VIDEO RELAY THAT YOU WERE AFRAID TO ASK

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STARBUCKS SCENE #1
   A deaf man, obviously a regular patron, goes into Starbucks
and gestures his usual order of coffee. Since all the baristas
know him. communication issues are non-existent.
   DeafDigest editor, who did not know that deaf man, was
reading his newspaper while drinking his coffee at one Starbucks 
location and saw his gesturing.
   Just as when the deaf man was headed out the door with his
coffee, one of the baristas, working in the backroom, was told
that he was around. She suddenly ran towards him and practiced
her ASL on him.
   Her ASL, unfortunately, was not the best in the world!


STARBUCKS SCENE #2
   An administrator of a local interpreting agency walked into
Starbucks to pick up her coffee. She has learned a lesson -
never go into idle chatting with some of these baristas -
telling them she operates an interpreting agency.
   Some of these baristas are ASL students, and suddenly
upon learning of the interpreting agency administrator,
would ask for interpreting jobs! They would ask for these
jobs even when their ASL, unfortunately, were not the best
in the world!



WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE?

being challenged by a hearing person with this comment:

we don't need an interpreter, we understand each other fine


if you have these "hate" or "horror" stories, please
mailto:barry@deafdigest.com



COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR - continuing series

As January 1 approaches, we once again find that new 
captioning requirements of the FCC will take effect.  

Since Congress passed the Telecommunications Act of 
1996, the FCC gradually phased in closed captioning 
requirements, and in January of 2006 100% of all new 
English-language programming was required to be closed 
captioned.

Different closed captioning schedules have applied to 
new programming, programming first aired before January 1,
1998, and Spanish-language programming

The FCC has been phasing in Spanish closed captioning, 
and they will require 100% of new, non-exempt
Spanish-language programming to be closed captioned as 
of January 1, 2010.  The phasing in of captioning of
Spanish-language programming will continue to take place 
over the next two years as more captioning will be
required of Spanish-language programming first shown 
before January 1, 1998.  

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A DEAF SCIENTIST FUNCTIONING IN ALL-HEARING ENVIRONMENT

If you expect your hearing associates to write things
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down, some won't. You just deal with each situation
and make the best out of it.


(end of series)

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Hot DeafNews boring, but important!

The Sonitus Medical, San Mateo, CA, said they are coming up
with a tooth hearing aid; how it works is complicated but it is
supposed to help the deaf zero in on the source of the noise.

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The Deaf and the Law

- location
state of Washington

- case
a deaf-blind man wanted to become a horse masseuse;
he could not under the present law, because it required
500 hours of training, massaging on humans.

- result
the law was changed

- comment
DeafDigest always wants to see Deaf-Blind individuals
earn good living.

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DeafADA Issue of the Week:

An angry deaf person has accused the offending
agency of framing him as guilty without giving
him a chance to formally present his case!

This is why we have attorneys that specialize
in Disability Law.

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The Captioning Blunder of the Week:

Because of the snow, the football game was
postponed to breakdown (tonite)

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What became of?


Kyle Sontag

- past

hockey player, moved up in respective youth,
high school and college levels, member of USA
national deaf hockey team

- present

research chemist, University of Georgia


mailto:barry@deafdigest.com with "past" and
"present" details


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News of the Week - Looking Back 10 Years Ago:

   Doug Pravda, now attending Harvard Law School, has
accepted an offer to serve as law clerk in the office of
Judge Amalya Kearse, US Court of Appeals, 2nd Circuit.
   This 2nd Circuit is considered to be one of the most
powerful and most prestigious courts in USA - fielding
appeals from cases in the New York, Vermont and
Connecticut region - and is a notch below the Supreme
Court.
   He is the 7th deaf person to serve as clerk for a
Federal judge and the 5th to clerk for an Appeals
Court Judge. Others in the exalted company were
Bonnie Tucker, Phil Gordon, Dawn Leporati, John
Stanton, Michael Schwartz and David Lupi-Sher.


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News of the Week - Looking Back 5 Years Ago:

   If not for the efforts and generosity of Donnie
Walsh, a certain athlete from Indiana would not
be in Australia to take part in the Deaflympics.
   This athlete was employed at the fieldhouse
where the Indiana Pacers play. Donnie, the Pacers'
president, learned of fund raising problems of
his deaf employee.
   Donnie staged a fund raising event. And
at the end of the event, the funds were still
short. What did Donnie do? Simply dipped into
his pockets to make up the shortfall!
   Thank you, Donnie.

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Deaf Apocalypse of the Week:

On its web site, the Virgin Airlines said -

At Virgin Atlantic we're passionate about supporting 
local communities both in the UK and in our global 
destinations.
 
We tackle difficult social challenges by using all the 
global resources we have available to us.

Last year we gave over ?1 million to children and young 
people who face extreme neglect, abuse, poverty, violence 
and social exclusion. With our support they have real 
choices and opportunities to build a positive future.


it is easier said than done; they ineptly allowed
an illiterate deaf woman to get lost for five
hours in Australia, thus missing her connecting flight, 
despite being entrusted to her care by concerned family
members!

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A Vocational Rehabilitation counselor's great news:

While waiting for a bus to take you to a conference, a
stranger offers an envelope to a mother and her son. 
They refuse to accept the envelope. The man then leaves 
it on the floor.  You pick up the envelope and find $20 
inside....enough for your lunch at a conference your 
superiors mandated you to attend!

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A Lipreading Problem: What did that person say?


from a DeafDigest subscriber:

I was told that "We have pizza in the break room" 
(that was around 8 am this morning)
 
She actually said, "We have biscuits in the break room"
 

The subscriber said:

I thought that was an odd breakfast choice  :)



if you have lipreading tales, please share these with
mailto:barry@deafdigest.com

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position opening
Asst Head Football Coach/Strength and Conditioning Coordinator
Department: Athletics Department
Gallaudet University
Washington, DC

Job Number: HR-09111
Date Posted: 12/14/2009
Salary Range: $51,974 to $93,408 (11 months)
Status: Accepting applications

Assists the head football coach as the assistant football coach; 
administers all facets of strength and conditioning facilities; 
serves as department leader in the field of strength, conditioning, 
and fitness;

Schedules strength and conditioning workouts in cooperation with the 
head coach of each of Gallaudet University's 14 varsity sports; strives 
for excellence within the University's mission; 

Assists the equipment coordinator in coordinating the purchase, 
maintenance, and distribution of equipment for the Athletics Department 
as related to strength, conditioning and fitness; improve on court/field 
performance, reducing the potential for injuries, perform rehabilitative 
activities as needed; update athletic administration on equipment needs, 
and or upgrades recommended to provide Gallaudet University athletes the 
best possible training equipment.

Requirements:
Bachelor's degree required and 4 years related experience; significant 
coaching experience required; includes 2-3 years experience with strength 
and conditioning training; thorough knowledge and understanding of NCAA 
and ECFC guidelines required; demonstrated skills in developing and 
motivating students both athletically and academically; strong commitment 
to the values of a liberal arts education and an understanding of 
teacher/coach model in a NCAA Division III athletics program. 

American Sign Language skills or a willingness to learn within a reasonable 
time.

National Strength and Conditioning Association or National Council on 
Strength and Fitness certification or the ability to attain certification 
within a 3 year period.

To apply, send a resume and Gallaudet Job Application to:

Gallaudet University
Human Resources Services
800 Florida Avenue, NE
College Hall, Room 106
Washington, DC 20002

Faxed applications or emailed documents 
mailto:personnel.office@gallaudet.edu are accepted.

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Mental Health Therapist 
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San Diego, CA

$39,000/year w/benefits

Accountable to Program Manager for the provision of therapy for youth 
enrolled in the Bridgman Home, coordination of intake and placement of 
youth, and participation in treatment team meetings

*  Provide individual, group, and family therapy to youth and their 
families placed in the group home.

*  Assess, diagnose and develop a comprehensive service plan for youth, 
according to the County of San Diego Children's Mental Health and 
Outpatient Policy and Procedure Manual.

*  Identify, establish and maintain relationships with referral sources 
including: County of San Diego Child Welfare; Probation Departments; 
other in and out of county placement agencies.

*  Actively network and provide presentations to potential referral 
agencies to ensure group home operates at full capacity.

*  Coordinate pre-placement and placement meetings with youth and 
referring agency.

*  Develop youth Case-Management Service Plans with youth and treatment 
team input.

*  Maintain required documentation and client files in compliance with 
Community Care Licensing (CCL) and County Mental Health Services (CMHS) 
documentation regulations.

Fluency in American Sign Language.  License-eligible (MFT, LCSW, PhD) by 
state of California, or Master's/Doctorate degree in Psychology, Mental 
Health Counseling, or Social Work.

Resume: 
Attn: MHT, 
Bridgman Group Home
P.O. Box 80756, 
San Diego, CA  92138; 

fax (619) 221-8611; e-mail mailto:hr@sdyouthservices.org   

E.O.E.

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Employment Opportunities
Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
Pittsburgh, PA

At WPSD, "Our kids come first."  We are looking for people to join our 
staff who share this commitment and are willing to work with the goal 
of providing our students with the best education, residential and 
support services possible.  If you share our commitment to students, 
please visit our web site at http://www.wpsd.org for descriptions of 
the following job openings at WPSD:

- Residential Supervisors
- ASL Teacher
- Early Intervention Teacher (Part Time) - Central PA

Excellent salary and benefit packages available.  Sign Language skills, 
FBI clearance, PA Act 34 and 151 Child Abuse clearances are required 
for all positions.

Send letter and resume to:
Director of Human Resources
Western PA School for the Deaf
300 East Swissvale Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA  15218-1469

Email:  mailto:hshirey@wpsd.org

EOE

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open positions 
Austine School/Vermont Center for the Deaf
almost all positions in Brattlesboro, VT;
one position is in Williston, VT

- Educational Interpreter
Time Base:          Part-time (possible Full time)
Location:           Brattleboro, VT

Responsibilities:  Interpret for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
students at local high school. Work with individual students to
promote desirable academic and behavioral progress. Promote Deaf
Culture and the social, emotional and physical growth of students.
Requirements:   

Fluency in ASL
Educational Interpreting Experience
Successful completion of an Interpreter Training Program
  If not RID certified, willingness to become certified
  within 3 years


- School Psychologist
Time Base:     Full Time
Location:      Brattleboro, VT

Qualifications:
M.A. Degree in School Psychology required. Emphasis on children with
emotional behavioral disorders.  
Knowledge of Learning Disabilities preferred. Knowledge of deafness &
fluency in ASL necessary. Innovative & creative approach to serving
and motivating students.  Planning organization, motivation
management and evaluation skills.

Responsibilities:
Interviews students and family during admission process and conducts
intake evaluations, which include student observations, parent
interviews,                     Psychoeducational testing, report
writing and makes recommendations to the admissions/administrative
team.

Evaluates testing materials for appropriateness in use with Deaf
students.
Assists the Program Administrator in conducting and /or
arranging in-service trainings and staff development 
workshops/seminars.

- Counselor
Time Base:    Full Time
Location:     Brattleboro, VT

Qualifications:
Qualified for state and /or national licensure as a School Counselor
or Mental Health Counselor.

Knowledge of Secondary Disabilities preferred. Fluency in ASL or
willingness to achieve this level. Knowledge of testing
tools/materials. Collaborative skills to work with students, 
clients and staff . Knowledge of current educational law and 
special education procedures.

Responsibilities: Provides individual and group counseling to Deaf
and Hard-of-Hearing students. Provides consultation to consultants
and staff regarding the client's needs. Work as a member of School
Mental Health Team.   


-  Preschool Master Teacher
Time Base:    Full-Time
Location:     Brattleboro, VT

Qualifications:
Masters Degree in Early Childhood or in Human /Child Development  or
a related field; and a minimum of two years (may be school yrs.
of experience if the experience is in a school).

Experience with preschool age children specified by the terms of the
license of appropriate licensure from the Vermont Department of
Elucidation.

Fluency in ASL.
Willingness to take on-going professional development hours required.

Responsibilities:
Implement and modify the curriculum to meet the needs of the children
in the classroom.

Assess the development skills of the children in the
classroom. Implement and plan age-appropriate activities.
Attend and participate in all staff meetings, center events, and
parent/guardians meetings. Engage with parents/guardians and be responsive 
to their needs.


- Director of Alternative Programs
Time Base:     Full time position
Location:      Brattleboro, VT

Qualifications:
Vermont State Administrative license
Masters Degree of Deaf Education or related field
Minimum of 5 years teaching and administrative experience
Training/experience in instruction improvement
Proficiency in American Sign Language

Responsibilities:
Direct all aspects of Operation for the William Center and
Autism Program in compliance with state and federal regulations
Oversee the supervision and development of all staff
Communicate effectively with all stakeholder
Develop and implement program budget
Work closely with the directors of Special Education, Related
Services, and Student Life

Target Hire Date: June 2010


COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAMS
- Social Worker
Time base:         Full time with Benefits
Location:          Williston, VT 

Requirement:     
MSW or equivalent
ASL proficiency required 


Please send letter of interest & resume to :
Kelly Therieau    
Austine School/Center for the Deaf
209 Austine Drive, 
Brattlesboro, VT 05301

email: mailto:ktherieau@vcdhh.org
802 258-9510 (V/TTY) Fax# 802-258-9574
Videophone 802 275-5271

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position opening
Principal 
Oklahoma School for the Deaf/Oklahoma School for the Blind
Sulphur, Oklahoma
 
Essential Functions:  Position is responsible for scheduling 
classes and in-services, handling discipline and the monitoring 
of teachers and staff.  Assigns duties and responsibilities and  
monitors the functions of the Pre-K through 12th grade academic, 
vocational, physical education and special needs programs.
 
Preferred Skills, Education/Experience:  Minimum of a Masters 
Degree, Secondary/Elementary Principal Certificate, certification 
in Deaf Education, and 5 years teaching experience. Expressive 
and receptive sign language skills with fluency in American Sign 
Language is preferred.
 
Salary:  Salary is commensurate with education and years of 
experience.  Employees are provided paid health, dental, life 
and retirement benefits as well as an option to participate in 
the State's tax-deferred annuity program.  This will be a 
220-days per year, contracted position.
 
Method of Application:  Submit three (3) complete sets of all of 
the following:  cover letter that must include the job 
announcement number; resume with copies of teaching 
certificate(s) and college transcripts; and a complete listing 
of all qualifying educational and employment data, including 
complete dates, addresses and telephone numbers.  Also, three 
professional references, with telephone numbers to be reached 
during office hours, with your resume.
 
Send to:     

Department of Rehabilitation Services
Attn:  Human Resources Unit
3535 NW 58th Street, Suite 500
Oklahoma City, OK  73112

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(12/27/09 updated closing dates)

Employment vacancies
- School Educator I (closing date 1/11/2010)
- Sch Spch-lang Pathologist (closing date 1/08/2010)
Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf,
Wilson, NC

to view these vacancies please visit our website at:

http://osp.its.state.nc.us/dhhssearchresults3a.asp?vacancykey=4421

contact person:
mailto:cynthia.johnson@ncmail.net

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position openings
Team Leader/Mobile Mental Health Therapist
Center for Hearing and Deaf Services
Pittsburgh PA 

- Mobile Mental Health Therapist

FT with/American Sign Language
Outpatient/Adult Treatment

Monday - Friday
37.5 hours per week.

Master's Degree in Human Services AND 1 year of paid experience
working with deaf population. 

American Sign Language fluency REQUIRED. 

Requires Act 33/34 Clearances, valid PA driver's license and access 
to a vehicle.

Oversight of the OP component at HDS including clinical supervision
of all the OP services. Coordination of community outreach activities
(including networking and marketing of available services to the 
community at large), service coordination as well as ancillary services 
such as OVR, housing and peer support services.   Maintain strong 
working relationships with internal (MBH and HDS) and external 
partners and resources.  In addition, the Team Leader/Mobile MH 
therapist will provide community-based mobile mental health
individual and group psychotherapy to an adult behavioral health
population that includes mental health disorders with the deaf, hard 
of hearing, and/or deaf/blind population.  The Team Leader/Therapist 
is responsible to evaluate, plan and provide clinical services across 
the continuum of care within the community in a variety of settings.  

The Team Leader/Therapist will also provide oversight of clinical 
documentation and charting at HDS according to Federal, State, County 
and Organizational polices and procedures.  The Team Leader/Mobile MH 
Therapist will coordinate Treatment Team meetings including collaboration 
with psychiatric and other organization staff.

to apply, contact:

Karen Tarasenkov
Human Resource Recruitment & Training Specialist
Mercy Behavioral Health
1200 Reedsdale Street
Pittsburgh, Pa. 15233

Phone:  412-697-6504
Fax:  412-323-6985
mailto:KTarasenkov@mercybh.org

Mercy Behavioral Health is a part of the Pittsburgh Mercy Health
System

http://www.pmhs.org

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seeking qualified individuals
- Science Teacher 
- Math Teacher
- Parent Educator
The Lexington School for the Deaf/Center for the Deaf
Jackson Heights, NY

The Lexington School for the Deaf/Center for the Deaf has served 
the broader Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Community of the New York 
metropolitan area since 1864. 

Lexington has evolved to offer vital services in a range of 
important areas. 

Lexington strives to be a leading educational, advocacy, and social 
service agency on behalf of deaf and hard of hearing individuals.

The curriculum meets standards set by the New York State Education 
Department. The high school is fully-accredited and like public high 
schools confers New York State Regents and Individual Education Plan 
(IEP) diplomas.  

Upon graduation, our students attend Gallaudet University, National 
Technical Institute for the Deaf, various universities and other two 
year colleges, or go directly into the work force or into further 
training programs.

Lexington is seeking qualified individuals for the following job openings:

- Science Teacher / High School Level (Must possess Deaf Ed 
certification)

- Math Teacher / High School Level (Must possess Deaf Ed certification)

- Parent Educator 

For a detailed description of each job, please visit http://www.lexnyc.org 
and click on Employment.

Please email your resume to mailto:jobopportunites@lexnyc.org 
or fax to 718-350-3332, indicating which position you are interested in.

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(updated posting - December 27, 2009)

job postings
Deaf Counseling, Advocacy & Referral Agency
San Leandro, CA

- American Sign Language Instructor
(Part-Time, Contract-based) - San Jose and San Leandro) 

to read on job description and on application procedures,
click on: 
http://www.dcara.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=15&Itemid=30

- Director of Community Relations

to read on job description and on application procedures,
click on http://deafdigest.com/dcarajob

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position opening
Clinical Therapist
National Deaf Academy
Mt Dora, Florida

National Deaf Academy, a state of the art residential treatment 
facility serving Deaf children, adolescents and adults as well 
as hearing children/adolescents and adults with diagnosis of 
Autism and/or Mental Retardation in a  behavioral health setting, 
has an immediate opening for a Clinical Therapist. 

A Master's degree in counseling, social work and/or a related 
field is required. Must be licensed in Florida or license 
eligible. 

This position requires that the candidate have experience working 
with autistic and special needs populations. Some of our special 
needs residents are hearing with limited verbal repertoire. 
        
The candidate will be providing:
- Individual, family therapy (group therapy is a possibility)
- Develop programs for the residents (acquisition skills trainings)
- Fluent in American Sign Language required.

Competitive salary and excellent benefit package. 

Send resume to: 
Director of Human Resources, 
National Deaf Academy, 
19650 US Hwy 441, 
Mt. Dora, FL 32757

Email: mailto:btashlein@nda.com 

V: 352-735-9500  Fax 352-735-4939                

EOE
 
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position opening
Independent Living Advisor
Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc
Salisbury, Maryland

Full/Part Time

Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc. is a growing organization 
that promotes access to services and resources for residents of the
Eastern Shore of Maryland who are deaf or hard of hearing and 
provides opportunities for full participation in all aspects of
community life.

Responsibilities: Provide training in independent living skills, 
such as: teaching personal and household management, budgeting 
skills, TTY training, accessing and utilizing communication 
resources, medication administration and developing community 
relationships.

Requirements: Fluency in American Sign Language and written 
English, High School degree required. Demonstrates competency 
in independent living skills, Valid driver's license required 
and good driving record. Flexibility in working hours required.

Benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Pension, Life, 
Vacation, sick and personal leave, Healthy Lifestyle Benefit

To Apply: Submit a cover letter, resume and three letters of 
references to :          

Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc.
Human Resources Department
806 Snow Hill Road
Salisbury, Maryland 21804

or fax to 410-543-4874.

Position is open until filled

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Hot Deaf News during the week:

- Dedication

DeafDigest dedicates this edition to John Hudson,
who departed us. He was not deaf but was the director
of Fairfax, VA Disability Services Planning and Development
which oversaw the rights and the needs of the disabled,
the deaf included, in the county. 


DeafDigest also dedicates this edition to Jean-Robert Gauthier,
past Liberal senator and Ottawa-Vanier member of Parliament
(Canada) who departed us. Also, not deaf, he fought for the
rights and the needs of the disabled, the deaf included
in the Ontario province.


DeafDigest also dedicates this edition to Frank Bryan, a career
educator and administrator in schools for the deaf, who
departed us. Said an associate:

I remember him as a quiet man, but one who was dedicated to 
doing a good job. I found him to be knowledgeable about, and 
dedicated to, quality education for deaf students. He dedicated 
his life to our profession and I think he, at least,  deserves 
to be remembered


- Very Hot News

The International Committee of Sports for the Deaf has
selected male swimmer/cyclist Terence Parkin, South Africa
and female swimmer Aksana Petrushenka, Belarus as
deaf athletes of the year


- Sunday December 13th 

In Virginia, stimulus funds have helped the state
Department of Rehabilitative Services reopen
cases of the deaf and the disabled that have been
on the waiting list, and thusly unable to receive
rehabilitation assistance and counsel.


- Monday December 14th

Gallaudet's upcoming president has formed a cabinet,
consisting of himself and 11 other vital members of
the Gallaudet community. They will work together
as a team on campus matters and issues.

- Tuesday December 15th

Cochlear implant people are upset in Australia.
They are saying that the government would give
them free cochlear implants 10-15 years ago
but would not give them free replacements.
Tantamount to getting a new car 10-15 years
ago but not getting newer replacement cars!


- Wednesday December 16th

Tired of empty promises but with little action, the
World Wide Web Consortium is pushing hard in all
directions, and eliciting promises from Intel,
Gap Inc, Yahoo, Apple, Target and others to make the
web more accessible to the disabled. For the
deaf, it means captions. 



(Thursday-Saturday Hot Deaf News will be in the Gold edition)

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Deaf Miscellaneous stuff:

The off-Broadway production of "The Heart is a Lonely
Hunter" has closed. It started on December 3rd, amid
much controversy over the casting of a hearing actor
for a deaf role. It is not certain if the play closed
because of sparse attendance or because the run was
supposed to be of limited duration.

..

position opening
Asst Head Football Coach/Strength and Conditioning Coordinator
Department: Athletics Department
Gallaudet University
Washington, DC

(for more information, please go to Employment Ads section
in this edition)

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WHY DEAF SOCIAL CLUBS SUFFER?
   Deaf clubs are suffering. Why? There are 5 reasons:

- much disagreement among members
- no volunteers
- older and younger members are apart
- deaf people stay home because of video chats
- ASL and oral members are apart

   Very sad.

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NO RESTAURANT SPECIALS
   Many restaurants offer specials, which offer better
meals at better prices.
   Many of these specials are not on the menu; the waiter
just announces these specials from his memory. And these
same waiters are too lazy to write down on paper what
the specials are if the dining group is deaf.
   Discrimination? Yes.

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Interested in pursuing graduate studies in psychology?

The Department of Psychology at Gallaudet University offers both an 
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which include specialized training for work with Deaf and Hard of
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The Ph.D. program requires four years of coursework plus a one year
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Applicants should possess a bachelor's degree in psychology, or be in 
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Relevant work experience is desired, though not required.

Deaf and hearing applications are encouraged. 

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A DEAFNESS ADVANTAGE IN PHILADELPHIA
   As baseball fans go, the most rabid fans in the world
are those that root for Philadelphia Phillies. These fans
could be real nasty when they see something they don't like
on the baseball field.
   Tyson Gillies was obtained by the Phillies in a trade
this week.
   It is not just that the name Gillies may rhyme with Phillies,
but that he is deaf!
   And it may be a blessing for a deaf ball player not to hear
the cruel taunts from the fans in the stands.


DEAF NEW ZEALAND
   A newspaper story was written as follows:

He was found in the car park of Deaf New Zealand in Great North Rd 
next to the Avondale police station 

   Deaf New Zealand? Is it a town? Or is it a neighborhood with
such a name? Or is it a name of a park?
   Puzzled, DeafDigest editor ran a google search and could not
find anything that relates to "Deaf New Zealand."

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TO SEEK ADVICE
   There was a newspaper story of a young mother that
realized that her daughter was deaf. Since the town was
Staunton, Virginia, she went to Virginia School for
the Deaf and Blind to ask for advice.
   Suppose it was a big city, she would probably turn
to an agency serving the deaf.
   Suppose it was a tiny town, a distance from a school
for the deaf or from an agency serving the deaf, then
to whom the mother may turn to?
   She may do a web search for agencies and schools
serving the deaf. Or she may turn to a one-person
resource center of deafness.
   There was one in a small town; the mother, confronted
with her two deaf children, became her own resource
center - giving advice to other parents of deaf children.
   Nothing wrong with it? Possibly - except that the
mother opposed sign language, and steered all hopeful
mothers towards the oral teaching methods.
   One of the mother's two deaf children later learned
and is using ASL, "breaking" the mother's heart!


A JUDO FAMILY IN RIVERSIDE
   There is a family in Riverside, California that are
heavily into Judo and they're all deaf.
    Father Satoshi Nakama is a nationally certified coach
with the US Judo Federation and is a third degree black belt.
   Youngest son Hiroshi, while attending California School for
the Deaf at Riverside, is a 13 year old 7th grader, competing
against 16-17 year old kids, and finishing high in junior
nationals.
   Oldest son Ryoshi, a mainstreamed program freshman,
is also competitive in the various judo tournaments that
he took part in.
   Mother Sharon is not deaf, but works in special
education in the county. She said her sons' deafness have not
stopped them in learning judo and the techniques needed to
be successful.


A QUESTION ABOUT VIDEO RELAY THAT YOU WERE AFRAID TO ASK

Q. All telephone carriers contribute to the video relay
fund?

A. No. Some do; some don't.




WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE?

quoted exactly as is by an interpreter:

I hate when I'm interpreting at a mostly-hearing gathering 
(committee meeting, etc.), and everything the Deaf
consumer says (voiced by the interpreter) seems to fall 
into a black hole... i.e., it is not treated as participation 
in the discussion, there is no acknowledgement or response 
from any of the others -- instead, it seems the others regard 
it as the Deaf person and I carrying on our own separate 
conversation.  Grrrrr!



if you have these "hate" or "horror" stories, please
mailto:barry@deafdigest.com



COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR - continuing series

As we celebrate the holidays, it might be fun to look at how 
some of our holiday terms are written in steno and a couple 
potential mistakes that could happen if captioners and 
court reporters aren't careful.

The mistaken sentence translated as:
The decorations were very festive and seemed so Chris Massey

This should read:
The decorations were very festive and seemed so Christmasy


Another mistaken sentence:
Being in the holiday spirit, she bought a Hannah Cabell collar 
for her dog

This should read:
Being in the holiday spirit, she bought a Hanukkah bell collar 
for her dog

HAP/PEU/HAPB/TPHAU/KA/-RBGS/PHER/REU/KREUS/PHAS/APBD/HAP/PEU/
TPHAOU/KWRAOER/-FPLT

In English the steno reads:
Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.  

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A DEAF SCIENTIST FUNCTIONING IN ALL-HEARING ENVIRONMENT

To make sure there are no misunderstandings, either from me
or from them, I repeat several times the instructions until
everyone agrees with me what these are all about.



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Surdus Remodeling LLC is one of Washington, DC and Maryland's 
premier Deaf Owned remodeling contractors. 

We have been renovating residential homes in the metro area.

Is it safe to hire an unlicensed contractor? We are a licensed home
improvement contractor and carry a surety bond and general liability
insurance. Ask us why you need a licensed contractor.

All of our work carries one year warranty. We will be happy to
explain the details in our conversation with you.

Our remodeling service includes:

- Basement
- Attic
- Kitchen
- Bathroom
- Addition
- Deck
- Siding

Are you thinking of remodeling your existing bathroom? We will 
finish your bathroom in one week or we will pay you $100 per day 
for every day we are late.

We believe in making life more comfortable through quality remodels

Elijah Gold, deaf owner
Surdus, LLC Remodeling
Based in Washington, DC
http://www.surdusremodeling.com

866-520-8628 VOICE
202-540-8750 VP

Licensed, Insured, and Bonded
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http://www.healthbridges.info  announcement

HEALTH AND ADVOCACY INFORMATION
FOR PERSON WHO ARE DEAF, DEAF-BLIND, AND HARD OF HEARING:

Persons who are Deaf, Deafblind and hard of hearing are
grossly underserved by both the physical health and the 
behavioral health care system.  In many  cases, the patient 
as well as the health care provider who may provide service 
to them, is unaware of laws that mandate the provision of 
accommodations in the health care setting so that all
persons have equal access to health related information.

A new web site called http://www.healthbridges.info
was created by people who are Deaf, DeafBlind and hard 
of hearing.  

Each month the topics discussed will change.
      
Please visit the site and let us know about topics that you 
want to learn more about.

http://www.healthbridges.info

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Hot DeafNews boring, but important!

A group of disabled individuals, the deaf included,
have founded a new organization called Inclusion London.
The group plans to advocate for improvements in quality
of life in the British city - housing, transportation,
public access, etc.

..

The Deaf and the Law

if you wish to file a complaint with EEOC on job discrimination
because of your deafness, the do click on:

http://www1.eeoc.gov//employees/howtofile.cfm?renderforprint=1



..

DeafADA Issue of the Week:

Who pays for interpreters at staff meetings at
the workplace?

The employer does, provided the company has 15 or more
employees.

..

The Captioning Blunder of the Week:

Rhys Rhys (Ray Rice) played great in Ravens' win


....

What became of?

James Hartobey

- past
rounding up alligators as part of his internship with the
Rockfeller Wildlife Refuge in Louisiana during the summer
months before returning to Gallaudet University

- present
biologist, Great Blue Lake & Pond Management, Newton, NJ



mailto:barry@deafdigest.com with "past" and
"present" details


..

News of the Week - Looking Back 10 Years Ago:

   Vice President Gore was checked for his hearing
and was found to have a high frequency hearing loss.
Would it remind him of his roots? As a young man Gore
worked at a printing plant in Tennessee, a summer job,
where he got to know deaf employees

..

News of the Week - Looking Back 5 Years Ago:

   Deaf chef Kurt Ramborger's Divine Reward is
a divinely written up dining review in a newspaper,
which aptly described his portobello pizza as
"absolutely divine."
   Do click on:

http://www.seattleweekly.com/features/0450/041215_food_thenosh.php

....

Deaf Apocalypse of the Week:

A newspaper story was headlined:

With rare surgery's help, girl gets hope for hearing


It was a CI, which is pretty much commonplace. Why did
the writer describe it as a rare surgery?


..

A Vocational Rehabilitation counselor's great news:

Another state agency does a lousy job of privatizing its services
to the point your governor cancels plans to privatize VR.


..

A Lipreading Problem: What did that person say?

Let me introduce Minson to you?


The deaf person thought the name was Minson, a rather
unusual name. It was not until years later that he
realized the name was Benson!



if you have lipreading tales, please share these with
mailto:barry@deafdigest.com

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position opening
Asst Head Football Coach/Strength and Conditioning Coordinator
Department: Athletics Department
Gallaudet University
Washington, DC

Job Number: HR-09111
Date Posted: 12/14/2009
Salary Range: $51,974 to $93,408 (11 months)
Status: Accepting applications

Assists the head football coach as the assistant football coach; 
administers all facets of strength and conditioning facilities; 
serves as department leader in the field of strength, conditioning, 
and fitness;

Schedules strength and conditioning workouts in cooperation with the 
head coach of each of Gallaudet University's 14 varsity sports; strives 
for excellence within the University's mission; 

Assists the equipment coordinator in coordinating the purchase, 
maintenance, and distribution of equipment for the Athletics Department 
as related to strength, conditioning and fitness; improve on court/field 
performance, reducing the potential for injuries, perform rehabilitative 
activities as needed; update athletic administration on equipment needs, 
and or upgrades recommended to provide Gallaudet University athletes the 
best possible training equipment.

Requirements:
Bachelor's degree required and 4 years related experience; significant 
coaching experience required; includes 2-3 years experience with strength 
and conditioning training; thorough knowledge and understanding of NCAA 
and ECFC guidelines required; demonstrated skills in developing and 
motivating students both athletically and academically; strong commitment 
to the values of a liberal arts education and an understanding of 
teacher/coach model in a NCAA Division III athletics program. 

American Sign Language skills or a willingness to learn within a reasonable 
time.

National Strength and Conditioning Association or National Council on 
Strength and Fitness certification or the ability to attain certification 
within a 3 year period.

To apply, send a resume and Gallaudet Job Application to:

Gallaudet University
Human Resources Services
800 Florida Avenue, NE
College Hall, Room 106
Washington, DC 20002

Faxed applications or emailed documents 
mailto:personnel.office@gallaudet.edu are accepted.

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position opening
Mental Health Therapist 
Bridgman Group Home
San Diego, CA

$39,000/year w/benefits

Accountable to Program Manager for the provision of therapy for youth 
enrolled in the Bridgman Home, coordination of intake and placement of 
youth, and participation in treatment team meetings

*  Provide individual, group, and family therapy to youth and their 
families placed in the group home.

*  Assess, diagnose and develop a comprehensive service plan for youth, 
according to the County of San Diego Children's Mental Health and 
Outpatient Policy and Procedure Manual.

*  Identify, establish and maintain relationships with referral sources 
including: County of San Diego Child Welfare; Probation Departments; 
other in and out of county placement agencies.

*  Actively network and provide presentations to potential referral 
agencies to ensure group home operates at full capacity.

*  Coordinate pre-placement and placement meetings with youth and 
referring agency.

*  Develop youth Case-Management Service Plans with youth and treatment 
team input.

*  Maintain required documentation and client files in compliance with 
Community Care Licensing (CCL) and County Mental Health Services (CMHS) 
documentation regulations.

Fluency in American Sign Language.  License-eligible (MFT, LCSW, PhD) by 
state of California, or Master's/Doctorate degree in Psychology, Mental 
Health Counseling, or Social Work.

Resume: 
Attn: MHT, 
Bridgman Group Home
P.O. Box 80756, 
San Diego, CA  92138; 

fax (619) 221-8611; e-mail mailto:hr@sdyouthservices.org   

E.O.E.

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Employment Opportunities
Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
Pittsburgh, PA

At WPSD, "Our kids come first."  We are looking for people to join our 
staff who share this commitment and are willing to work with the goal 
of providing our students with the best education, residential and 
support services possible.  If you share our commitment to students, 
please visit our web site at http://www.wpsd.org for descriptions of 
the following job openings at WPSD:

- Residential Supervisors
- ASL Teacher
- Early Intervention Teacher (Part Time) - Central PA

Excellent salary and benefit packages available.  Sign Language skills, 
FBI clearance, PA Act 34 and 151 Child Abuse clearances are required 
for all positions.

Send letter and resume to:
Director of Human Resources
Western PA School for the Deaf
300 East Swissvale Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA  15218-1469

Email:  mailto:hshirey@wpsd.org

EOE

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open positions 
Austine School/Vermont Center for the Deaf
almost all positions in Brattlesboro, VT;
one position is in Williston, VT

- Educational Interpreter
Time Base:          Part-time (possible Full time)
Location:           Brattleboro, VT

Responsibilities:  Interpret for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
students at local high school. Work with individual students to
promote desirable academic and behavioral progress. Promote Deaf
Culture and the social, emotional and physical growth of students.
Requirements:   

Fluency in ASL
Educational Interpreting Experience
Successful completion of an Interpreter Training Program
  If not RID certified, willingness to become certified
  within 3 years


- School Psychologist
Time Base:     Full Time
Location:      Brattleboro, VT

Qualifications:
M.A. Degree in School Psychology required. Emphasis on children with
emotional behavioral disorders.  
Knowledge of Learning Disabilities preferred. Knowledge of deafness &
fluency in ASL necessary. Innovative & creative approach to serving
and motivating students.  Planning organization, motivation
management and evaluation skills.

Responsibilities:
Interviews students and family during admission process and conducts
intake evaluations, which include student observations, parent
interviews,                     Psychoeducational testing, report
writing and makes recommendations to the admissions/administrative
team.

Evaluates testing materials for appropriateness in use with Deaf
students.
Assists the Program Administrator in conducting and /or
arranging in-service trainings and staff development 
workshops/seminars.

- Counselor
Time Base:    Full Time
Location:     Brattleboro, VT

Qualifications:
Qualified for state and /or national licensure as a School Counselor
or Mental Health Counselor.

Knowledge of Secondary Disabilities preferred. Fluency in ASL or
willingness to achieve this level. Knowledge of testing
tools/materials. Collaborative skills to work with students, 
clients and staff . Knowledge of current educational law and 
special education procedures.

Responsibilities: Provides individual and group counseling to Deaf
and Hard-of-Hearing students. Provides consultation to consultants
and staff regarding the client's needs. Work as a member of School
Mental Health Team.   


-  Preschool Master Teacher
Time Base:    Full-Time
Location:     Brattleboro, VT

Qualifications:
Masters Degree in Early Childhood or in Human /Child Development  or
a related field; and a minimum of two years (may be school yrs.
of experience if the experience is in a school).

Experience with preschool age children specified by the terms of the
license of appropriate licensure from the Vermont Department of
Elucidation.

Fluency in ASL.
Willingness to take on-going professional development hours required.

Responsibilities:
Implement and modify the curriculum to meet the needs of the children
in the classroom.

Assess the development skills of the children in the
classroom. Implement and plan age-appropriate activities.
Attend and participate in all staff meetings, center events, and
parent/guardians meetings. Engage with parents/guardians and be responsive 
to their needs.


- Director of Alternative Programs
Time Base:     Full time position
Location:      Brattleboro, VT

Qualifications:
Vermont State Administrative license
Masters Degree of Deaf Education or related field
Minimum of 5 years teaching and administrative experience
Training/experience in instruction improvement
Proficiency in American Sign Language

Responsibilities:
Direct all aspects of Operation for the William Center and
Autism Program in compliance with state and federal regulations
Oversee the supervision and development of all staff
Communicate effectively with all stakeholder
Develop and implement program budget
Work closely with the directors of Special Education, Related
Services, and Student Life

Target Hire Date: June 2010


COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAMS
- Social Worker
Time base:         Full time with Benefits
Location:          Williston, VT 

Requirement:     
MSW or equivalent
ASL proficiency required 


Please send letter of interest & resume to :
Kelly Therieau    
Austine School/Center for the Deaf
209 Austine Drive, 
Brattlesboro, VT 05301

email: mailto:ktherieau@vcdhh.org
802 258-9510 (V/TTY) Fax# 802-258-9574
Videophone 802 275-5271

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position opening
Principal 
Oklahoma School for the Deaf/Oklahoma School for the Blind
Sulphur, Oklahoma
 
Essential Functions:  Position is responsible for scheduling 
classes and in-services, handling discipline and the monitoring 
of teachers and staff.  Assigns duties and responsibilities and  
monitors the functions of the Pre-K through 12th grade academic, 
vocational, physical education and special needs programs.
 
Preferred Skills, Education/Experience:  Minimum of a Masters 
Degree, Secondary/Elementary Principal Certificate, certification 
in Deaf Education, and 5 years teaching experience. Expressive 
and receptive sign language skills with fluency in American Sign 
Language is preferred.
 
Salary:  Salary is commensurate with education and years of 
experience.  Employees are provided paid health, dental, life 
and retirement benefits as well as an option to participate in 
the State's tax-deferred annuity program.  This will be a 
220-days per year, contracted position.
 
Method of Application:  Submit three (3) complete sets of all of 
the following:  cover letter that must include the job 
announcement number; resume with copies of teaching 
certificate(s) and college transcripts; and a complete listing 
of all qualifying educational and employment data, including 
complete dates, addresses and telephone numbers.  Also, three 
professional references, with telephone numbers to be reached 
during office hours, with your resume.
 
Send to:     

Department of Rehabilitation Services
Attn:  Human Resources Unit
3535 NW 58th Street, Suite 500
Oklahoma City, OK  73112

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position announcement
Extended Case Manager
Rochester School for the Deaf
Rochester, NY

(Full-time grant position)

DATE POSITION TO BE FILLED:        
As soon as possible
                        
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:                
The Extended Case Manager will assume and perform duties and 
responsibilities to provide extended job coaching to deaf 
adults who have additional disabilities.  The Extended Case 
Manager will assist in the coordination and assignment of 
extended job coaches; refer program participants to other 
services, as needed; develops consumer extended service plans; 
complete monthly, quarterly, annual reports required by RSD 
and VESID; provide transportation and advocacy training as 
it pertains to participant employment;  and attend meetings 
as necessary.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:        
- Minimum Bachelor's degree in Human Service, Social Work, 
Counseling, Special Education, or Vocational Rehabilitation

- Prior experience in Employment Services

- Proficiency in American Sign Language required

- Prior experience with individuals from diverse cultural 
backgrounds

FILE APPLICATION WITH:
Harold Mowl, Jr., Superintendent/CEO
Rochester School for the Deaf
1545 St. Paul Street
Rochester, New York 14621

Applications received will be screened and the most highly 
qualified will be asked to interview.


CLOSING DATE:        
Open until filled

RSD is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate 
in employment on the basis of non-qualifying disability, race, 
religion, color, sex, marital status, age, national origin, and 
veteran status.

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(new closing dates)

Employment vacancies
- School Educator I (closing date 12/18/2009)
- Sch Spch-lang Pathologist (closing date 12/16/2009)
Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf,
Wilson, NC

to view these vacancies please visit our website at:

http://osp.its.state.nc.us/dhhssearchresults3a.asp?vacancykey=4421

contact person:
mailto:cynthia.johnson@ncmail.net

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position openings
Team Leader/Mobile Mental Health Therapist
Center for Hearing and Deaf Services
Pittsburgh PA 

- Mobile Mental Health Therapist

FT with/American Sign Language
Outpatient/Adult Treatment

Monday - Friday
37.5 hours per week.

Master's Degree in Human Services AND 1 year of paid experience
working with deaf population. 

American Sign Language fluency REQUIRED. 

Requires Act 33/34 Clearances, valid PA driver's license and access 
to a vehicle.

Oversight of the OP component at HDS including clinical supervision
of all the OP services. Coordination of community outreach activities
(including networking and marketing of available services to the 
community at large), service coordination as well as ancillary services 
such as OVR, housing and peer support services.   Maintain strong 
working relationships with internal (MBH and HDS) and external 
partners and resources.  In addition, the Team Leader/Mobile MH 
therapist will provide community-based mobile mental health
individual and group psychotherapy to an adult behavioral health
population that includes mental health disorders with the deaf, hard 
of hearing, and/or deaf/blind population.  The Team Leader/Therapist 
is responsible to evaluate, plan and provide clinical services across 
the continuum of care within the community in a variety of settings.  

The Team Leader/Therapist will also provide oversight of clinical 
documentation and charting at HDS according to Federal, State, County 
and Organizational polices and procedures.  The Team Leader/Mobile MH 
Therapist will coordinate Treatment Team meetings including collaboration 
with psychiatric and other organization staff.

to apply, contact:

Karen Tarasenkov
Human Resource Recruitment & Training Specialist
Mercy Behavioral Health
1200 Reedsdale Street
Pittsburgh, Pa. 15233

Phone:  412-697-6504
Fax:  412-323-6985
mailto:KTarasenkov@mercybh.org

Mercy Behavioral Health is a part of the Pittsburgh Mercy Health
System

http://www.pmhs.org

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seeking qualified individuals
- Science Teacher 
- Math Teacher
- Parent Educator
The Lexington School for the Deaf/Center for the Deaf
Jackson Heights, NY

The Lexington School for the Deaf/Center for the Deaf has served 
the broader Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Community of the New York 
metropolitan area since 1864. 

Lexington has evolved to offer vital services in a range of 
important areas. 

Lexington strives to be a leading educational, advocacy, and social 
service agency on behalf of deaf and hard of hearing individuals.

The curriculum meets standards set by the New York State Education 
Department. The high school is fully-accredited and like public high 
schools confers New York State Regents and Individual Education Plan 
(IEP) diplomas.  

Upon graduation, our students attend Gallaudet University, National 
Technical Institute for the Deaf, various universities and other two 
year colleges, or go directly into the work force or into further 
training programs.

Lexington is seeking qualified individuals for the following job openings:

- Science Teacher / High School Level (Must possess Deaf Ed 
certification)

- Math Teacher / High School Level (Must possess Deaf Ed certification)

- Parent Educator 

For a detailed description of each job, please visit http://www.lexnyc.org 
and click on Employment.

Please email your resume to mailto:jobopportunites@lexnyc.org 
or fax to 718-350-3332, indicating which position you are interested in.

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(updated posting - December 20, 2009)

job postings
Deaf Counseling, Advocacy & Referral Agency
San Leandro, CA

- American Sign Language Instructor
(Part-Time, Contract-based) - San Jose and San Leandro) 

to read on job description and on application procedures,
click on: 
http://www.dcara.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=15&Itemid=30

- Director of Community Relations

to read on job description and on application procedures,
click on http://deafdigest.com/dcarajob

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position opening
Clinical Therapist
National Deaf Academy
Mt Dora, Florida

National Deaf Academy, a state of the art residential treatment 
facility serving Deaf children, adolescents and adults as well 
as hearing children/adolescents and adults with diagnosis of 
Autism and/or Mental Retardation in a  behavioral health setting, 
has an immediate opening for a Clinical Therapist. 

A Master's degree in counseling, social work and/or a related 
field is required. Must be licensed in Florida or license 
eligible. 

This position requires that the candidate have experience working 
with autistic and special needs populations. Some of our special 
needs residents are hearing with limited verbal repertoire. 
        
The candidate will be providing:
- Individual, family therapy (group therapy is a possibility)
- Develop programs for the residents (acquisition skills trainings)
- Fluent in American Sign Language required.

Competitive salary and excellent benefit package. 

Send resume to: 
Director of Human Resources, 
National Deaf Academy, 
19650 US Hwy 441, 
Mt. Dora, FL 32757

Email: mailto:btashlein@nda.com 

V: 352-735-9500  Fax 352-735-4939                

EOE
 
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position opening
Independent Living Advisor
Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc
Salisbury, Maryland

Full/Part Time

Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc. is a growing organization 
that promotes access to services and resources for residents of the
Eastern Shore of Maryland who are deaf or hard of hearing and 
provides opportunities for full participation in all aspects of
community life.

Responsibilities: Provide training in independent living skills, 
such as: teaching personal and household management, budgeting 
skills, TTY training, accessing and utilizing communication 
resources, medication administration and developing community 
relationships.

Requirements: Fluency in American Sign Language and written 
English, High School degree required. Demonstrates competency 
in independent living skills, Valid driver's license required 
and good driving record. Flexibility in working hours required.

Benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Pension, Life, 
Vacation, sick and personal leave, Healthy Lifestyle Benefit

To Apply: Submit a cover letter, resume and three letters of 
references to :          

Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc.
Human Resources Department
806 Snow Hill Road
Salisbury, Maryland 21804

or fax to 410-543-4874.

Position is open until filled

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Hot Deaf News during the week:

- Very Hot News

   Curling is a popular winter sport in Canada; it is slowly
catching on in the rest of the world.
   Croatia is one of the competing teams at the European
Curling championships (hearing).
   What is the big deal is that all of the participants on the
Croatian national curling team is deaf! The deaf team defeated
all hearing teams on Croatia for the rights to represent the
nation at the world championships!
   It is the first time that an all-deaf team is representing
its own nation at a world championship athletic event!

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- Sunday December 6th 

   Braving the weather elements in Washington, DC
over 600 people attended the gala where everyone wished
Bob Davila happy farewell as he steps down from the
presidency of Gallaudet University.
   He said he could not imagine Dr Elizabeth Peet spending
50 years at Gallaudet, only to find himself in the field
of education of the deaf for 57 years!

- Monday December 7th

   Hank O'Day, a 30-year major league baseball umpire,
was one of the eligible candidates for the Baseball Hall of
Fame in the veterans category.
   He was not deaf, but is was a Coda. He umpired in the
late part of 19th century and the early part of 20th century.
   He didn't make the election.

- Tuesday December 8th

   Philip Saunders, a deaf Briton and a long time volunteer
in Bath, a city in Great Britain, received the honors of
his life.
   Queen Elizabeth has awarded him with a MBE (Member of British
Empire) for his work with the deaf,

- Wednesday December 9th

   In an effort to attract the disabled, the deaf included,
into houses of worship, Interfaith Broadcasting Commission
has begun airing weekly series on the ABC network. The
theme is "A Place for All: Faith and Community for Persons
with Disabilities."  

(Thursday-Saturday Hot Deaf News will be in the Gold edition)

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Deaf Miscellaneous stuff:

   ASL in Dubai? ASL as in American Sign Language, yes,
if a Dubai language and teacher training institute has
its way. The institute is planning a series of sign
language classes to help the deaf and the hearing
communicate with each other - and ASL was chosen as
the language option.

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FAST NEWS IN OLD DAYS
   We have email, videos, blogs, vlogs, AIM, pagers, etc.
All of these help us get news very quickly. An example
was when Ben Soukup introduced Alan Hurwitz as the
new Gallaudet president. Everyone knew about it within
few seconds.
   What about the old days of TTY machines. Were the
news slow? Well, one news-hungry CEO of a deaf agency
used his TTY for about 2-3 hours a day just to get deaf
news from anywhere in USA?
   Yes, telephone bills were high.

- for ASL News version, please click on:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/fastnews/

(for your convenience, video links are posted on top
of each DeafDigest edition)

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Interested in pursuing graduate studies in psychology?

The Department of Psychology at Gallaudet University offers both an
APA accredited Ph.D. program in Clinical Psychology, and a NASP/NCATE
accredited Specialist degree program in School Psychology, both of
which include specialized training for work with Deaf and Hard of
Hearing clients and their families.

The Ph.D. program requires four years of coursework plus a one year
full-time internship. The School Psychology program requires two years
of course work and a full-time, academic year internship. Limited
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Applicants should possess a bachelor's degree in psychology, or be in
the process of completing their bachelor's degree, and have either a
psychology major or substantial course work in > psychology. 

Relevant work experience is desired, though not required.

Deaf and hearing applications are encouraged. 

For more information, see the program webpage:
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or Lynne Blennerhassett, Ed.D., School Psychology Program Director,
mailto:lynne.blennerhassett@gallaudet.edu 

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WITHOUT AN INTERPRETER AT A HOSPITAL?
   Hospitals are always busy. Never a quiet moment at
hospitals.
   If a deaf person, without an interpreter, enters
a hospital, complaining of an ear ache, would he be
sent to the audiology department for a hearing test?
   Very important to have an interpreter at any
time in the hospital.

- for ASL News version, please click on:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/interpreterhospital/

(for your convenience, video links are posted on top
of each DeafDigest edition)

JOBS IN SPORTS MANAGEMENT FIELD
   There are always deaf sports-loving individuals
dreaming of jobs in the sports world - general
manager, director of player development, quality
control coach, media director, etc.
   Very few jobs are held by deaf individuals.
Years ago an individual with a serious hearing
loss was the director of scouting for the Los
Angeles Dodgers.
   Ben Wade, a former major league pitcher, was
able to stay in baseball by cultivating his
contacts with baseball people - and moved up
the ranks to the position he held until he
retired.
   Wade's hearing loss? He did not wear a hearing
aid for reasons of his own, and he stayed away
from social situations where he would be exposed.
And he was able to steer conversations away from
him by deflecting these on others and walking away!
   Because he was popular, everyone accepted his
social (deafness) shortcomings.

A DEAF MAN OF TWO POLES
   According to Michiko Tsuchiya, a deaf Japanese
writer, Yasuyuki Okubo is something special.
   He is the only deaf person in the world to travel
to both poles, the North Pole and the South Pole.

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CAN OR CAN'T, GOOD NEWS OR BAD NEWS
   A deaf professional in the mental health field
said he is able to establish a clinic devoted to the
needs of the deaf at a local hospital. This is the
good news.
   The bad news is that he must secure funding on his
own as the hospital would not give him a cent.
   This is the reason why we are sorely lacking in
mental health facilities for the deaf in many
metropolitan areas.

A SMART DEAF ASSOCIATION?
   In South Africa, there is an association of the
deaf that is called Wits Deaf Association.
   A rather unusual name if it was in USA, but
in South Africa, Wits is a a well known name.
In one looks up the word "wits" in a dictionary
it would mean something like "being smart."

A QUESTION ABOUT VIDEO RELAY THAT YOU WERE AFRAID TO ASK

Q. Is there a budget in the government, either federal
or state, that provides for the video relay services?

A. No. All telephone companies must make their services
accessible to the disabled, the deaf included. "Pennies"
from our monthly phone bills are for such services.

WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE?

A hearing person telling the interpreter, standing next
to a deaf person:

let me explain it to you and you can explain it to him
on your own time

if you have these "hate" or "horror" stories, please
mailto:barry@deafdigest.com

COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR - continuing series

As viewers of closed captioning, we are very concerned that TV
shows, movies, and online videos are captioned for accessibility.  

Different companies have been in the news lately because of their
efforts in providing captioning on the Internet or failing to provide
captioning on their DVDs. 

What we need to remember is that it is not the just the quantity of
captioning that is important, but it is very important that the quality
of captioning be maintained.  

Captioning must be accurate in order to provide meaningful
accessibility.  If an organization says that they caption their
videos, yet the accuracy rate is only 60-70%, that is not good enough
to be considered accessible. 

We must educate ourselves on what is considered good captioning, and we
must not accept captioning that does not truly provide access.  It is up
to all of us, as viewers of captioning, to provide feedback to the
companies so that they know where their captioning efforts are succeeding
and where they are failing.  

Inaccurate captions are not providing equal access.

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A DEAF SCIENTIST FUNCTIONING IN ALL-HEARING ENVIRONMENT

If I do not understand a hearing person, the chances are
great that other staff members also do not understand
that same person! And that frustrated hearing person
would somehow, via gestures or note writing, endeavor
to make himself understood

(series to continue for a number of weeks)

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premier Deaf Owned remodeling contractors. 

We have been renovating residential homes in the metro area.

Is it safe to hire an unlicensed contractor? We are a licensed home
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Are you thinking of remodeling your existing bathroom? We will
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We believe in making life more comfortable through quality remodels

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http://www.healthbridges.info  announcement

HEALTH AND ADVOCACY INFORMATION
FOR PERSON WHO ARE DEAF, DEAF-BLIND, AND HARD OF HEARING:

Persons who are Deaf, Deafblind and hard of hearing are
grossly underserved by both the physical health and the
behavioral health care system.  In many  cases, the patient
as well as the health care provider who may provide service
to them, is unaware of laws that mandate the provision of
accommodations in the health care setting so that all
persons have equal access to health related information.

A new web site called http://www.healthbridges.info
was created by people who are Deaf, DeafBlind and hard
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Each month the topics discussed will change.

Please visit the site and let us know about topics that you
want to learn more about.

http://www.healthbridges.info

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Hot DeafNews boring, but important!

   The net is cluttered with many, many
deaf-related and hard of hearing-related
web sites.
   One of them is HearingExchange, geared
primarily towards the hard of hearing. It
is shutting down. The owner wished to go into
a different direction, hence the shutdown

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The Deaf and the Law

   A certain employment agency contacted
DeafDigest about placing an employment ad. They
said their client was ever so desperate to
hire a deaf person right now this moment!
   Why? They would not specifically say
why - but hinted it was to comply with
anti-discrimination laws!

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DeafADA Issue of the Week:

Deaf individuals, seeking advice on social
security issues, will be disappointed to find out
that this agency is not subject to ADA regulations
as far as interpreters are concerned.

Reason is that federal agencies are not subject
to ADA regulations.

If you need an interpreter for a SSA appointment, do
check around and maybe there are social security
advisors that know sign language. There are two
of them in the Washington, DC area.

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The Captioning Blunder of the Week:

This archaeologist visited No ma'am (North Yemen)
and Yes ma'am (South Yemen)

....

What became of?

Brad Minns

- past

gold medal winning tennis player, 1985 Deaflympics

- present

professional model, ads for Nordic Flex & Stairmaster
exercise machines & athletic sportswear

mailto:barry@deafdigest.com with "past" and
"present" details

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News of the Week - Looking Back 10 Years Ago:

   The much respected Ralph Jordan passed away
recently.
   Ralph founded the Deaf Counseling and Advocacy
Referral Agency, a leading deaf social service agency
in the California Bay Area and also in Northern
California.

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News of the Week - Looking Back 5 Years Ago:

   What is not surprising is the news that Fairview-University
Medical Center, located in Minneapolis, lost their case over
their refusal to provide interpreters for a deaf patient.
   What is surprising is that this is happening in the
Twin Cities area. Minnesota has a strong reputation for
a wide range of services for the deaf and for its
strong Deaf Community.
   Guess some hospitals just don't get the drift, and
in the case of Fairview-University, they're paying
the price for flouting the ADA.

....

Deaf Apocalypse of the Week:

For years, the deaf have fought the government in
Japan to be allowed to drive. And when the government,
after so many years of prodding, finally relented
last year, then what are the results?

Just 45 registered deaf drivers!

C'mon, what is going on?

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A Vocational Rehabilitation counselor's great news:

You receive a bonus not only for being able to speak ASL but
Spanish and English as well.

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A Lipreading Problem: What did that person say?

A beggar comes to you. You avoid him, thinking he's
asking you for money, so you walk away. You then notice
that a person, walking behind you, was responding to
the beggar's request for directions!

Assumption, without a lipreading effort, could always
be wrong.

if you have lipreading tales, please share these with
mailto:barry@deafdigest.com

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position opening
Principal
Oklahoma School for the Deaf/Oklahoma School for the Blind
Sulphur, Oklahoma

Essential Functions:  Position is responsible for scheduling
classes and in-services, handling discipline and the monitoring
of teachers and staff.  Assigns duties and responsibilities and
monitors the functions of the Pre-K through 12th grade academic,
vocational, physical education and special needs programs.

Preferred Skills, Education/Experience:  Minimum of a Masters
Degree, Secondary/Elementary Principal Certificate, certification
in Deaf Education, and 5 years teaching experience. Expressive
and receptive sign language skills with fluency in American Sign
Language is preferred.

Salary:  Salary is commensurate with education and years of
experience.  Employees are provided paid health, dental, life
and retirement benefits as well as an option to participate in
the State's tax-deferred annuity program.  This will be a
220-days per year, contracted position.

Method of Application:  Submit three (3) complete sets of all of
the following:  cover letter that must include the job
announcement number; resume with copies of teaching
certificate(s) and college transcripts; and a complete listing
of all qualifying educational and employment data, including
complete dates, addresses and telephone numbers.  Also, three
professional references, with telephone numbers to be reached
during office hours, with your resume.

Send to:     

Department of Rehabilitation Services
Attn:  Human Resources Unit
3535 NW 58th Street, Suite 500
Oklahoma City, OK  73112

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position announcement
Extended Case Manager
Rochester School for the Deaf
Rochester, NY

(Full-time grant position)

DATE POSITION TO BE FILLED:
As soon as possible

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Extended Case Manager will assume and perform duties and
responsibilities to provide extended job coaching to deaf
adults who have additional disabilities.  The Extended Case
Manager will assist in the coordination and assignment of
extended job coaches; refer program participants to other
services, as needed; develops consumer extended service plans;
complete monthly, quarterly, annual reports required by RSD
and VESID; provide transportation and advocacy training as
it pertains to participant employment;  and attend meetings
as necessary.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum Bachelor's degree in Human Service, Social Work,
Counseling, Special Education, or Vocational Rehabilitation

- Prior experience in Employment Services

- Proficiency in American Sign Language required

- Prior experience with individuals from diverse cultural
backgrounds

FILE APPLICATION WITH:
Harold Mowl, Jr., Superintendent/CEO
Rochester School for the Deaf
1545 St. Paul Street
Rochester, New York 14621

Applications received will be screened and the most highly
qualified will be asked to interview.

CLOSING DATE:
Open until filled

RSD is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate
in employment on the basis of non-qualifying disability, race,
religion, color, sex, marital status, age, national origin, and
veteran status.

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(new closing dates)

Employment vacancies
- School Educator I (closing date 12/18/2009)
- Sch Spch-lang Pathologist (closing date 12/16/2009)
Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf,
Wilson, NC

to view these vacancies please visit our website at:

http://osp.its.state.nc.us/dhhssearchresults3a.asp?vacancykey=4421

contact person:
mailto:cynthia.johnson@ncmail.net

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2 open positions
The Learning Center for the Deaf and Walden School
Framingham, Massachusetts

- Residential Supervisor at Framingham Campus
The Residential Supervisor assists in supervising residential and
social/recreational programming to ensure students gain the knowledge,
independent living skills and interpersonal competencies needed to
maximize their potential.

Requirements: MA/MS degree with at least 3 years of experience in
supervisory level preferred. BA/BS degree with at least 5 years of
related experience in supervisory level may be equivalent and
willingness to pursue an advanced degree. Fluent in American Sign
Language and written English.  Ability to communicate and work
effectively as part of a team. Experience in principles and practices
of management in each program preferred.  Competency in Microsoft
Office software programs. Willingness to work a varied schedule.

Supervisor:  Peter Bailey, Director of Student Life

- Day Child Care Worker /Temporary Position (1 Year) at Walden School
Responsible for implementing treatment plans and for the direct care
and safety of the children residing at Walden School.

Education: Training or degree in Human Service Field
Understanding of mental health and children's issues

Experience: 1 to 2 years in direct child care experience
Communications: ASL fluency
Supervisor:  Day Child Care Supervisor

If you are interested in any of the positions listed above, please
contact with cover letter, resume, 3 written references
and employment application forms to:

Lynn Marshall
Personnel Administrator
The Learning Center for the Deaf
848 Central Street,
Framingham, MA 01701

mailto:lynn_marshall@tlcdeaf.org
Fax: 508/875-9203

The Learning Center for the Deaf is an Equal
Employment Opportunity Employer

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position openings
Team Leader/Mobile Mental Health Therapist
Center for Hearing and Deaf Services
Pittsburgh PA 

- Mobile Mental Health Therapist

FT with/American Sign Language
Outpatient/Adult Treatment

Monday - Friday
37.5 hours per week.

Master's Degree in Human Services AND 1 year of paid experience
working with deaf population. 

American Sign Language fluency REQUIRED. 

Requires Act 33/34 Clearances, valid PA driver's license and access
to a vehicle.

Oversight of the OP component at HDS including clinical supervision
of all the OP services. Coordination of community outreach activities
(including networking and marketing of available services to the
community at large), service coordination as well as ancillary services
such as OVR, housing and peer support services.   Maintain strong
working relationships with internal (MBH and HDS) and external
partners and resources.  In addition, the Team Leader/Mobile MH
therapist will provide community-based mobile mental health
individual and group psychotherapy to an adult behavioral health
population that includes mental health disorders with the deaf, hard
of hearing, and/or deaf/blind population.  The Team Leader/Therapist
is responsible to evaluate, plan and provide clinical services across
the continuum of care within the community in a variety of settings.  

The Team Leader/Therapist will also provide oversight of clinical
documentation and charting at HDS according to Federal, State, County
and Organizational polices and procedures.  The Team Leader/Mobile MH
Therapist will coordinate Treatment Team meetings including collaboration
with psychiatric and other organization staff.

to apply, contact:

Karen Tarasenkov
Human Resource Recruitment & Training Specialist
Mercy Behavioral Health
1200 Reedsdale Street
Pittsburgh, Pa. 15233

Phone:  412-697-6504
Fax:  412-323-6985
mailto:KTarasenkov@mercybh.org

Mercy Behavioral Health is a part of the Pittsburgh Mercy Health
System

http://www.pmhs.org

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seeking qualified individuals
- Science Teacher
- Math Teacher
- Parent Educator
The Lexington School for the Deaf/Center for the Deaf
Jackson Heights, NY

The Lexington School for the Deaf/Center for the Deaf has served
the broader Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Community of the New York
metropolitan area since 1864. 

Lexington has evolved to offer vital services in a range of
important areas. 

Lexington strives to be a leading educational, advocacy, and social
service agency on behalf of deaf and hard of hearing individuals.

The curriculum meets standards set by the New York State Education
Department. The high school is fully-accredited and like public high
schools confers New York State Regents and Individual Education Plan
(IEP) diplomas.  

Upon graduation, our students attend Gallaudet University, National
Technical Institute for the Deaf, various universities and other two
year colleges, or go directly into the work force or into further
training programs.

Lexington is seeking qualified individuals for the following job openings:

- Science Teacher / High School Level (Must possess Deaf Ed
certification)

- Math Teacher / High School Level (Must possess Deaf Ed certification)

- Parent Educator 

For a detailed description of each job, please visit http://www.lexnyc.org
and click on Employment.

Please email your resume to mailto:jobopportunites@lexnyc.org
or fax to 718-350-3332, indicating which position you are interested in.

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job postings
Deaf Counseling, Advocacy & Referral Agency
San Leandro, CA

- American Sign Language Instructor
(Part-Time, Contract-based) - San Jose and San Leandro) 

to read on job description and on application procedures,
click on:
http://www.dcara.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=15&Itemid=30

- Director of Community Relations

to read on job description and on application procedures,
click on http://deafdigest.com/dcarajob

- Computer Instructor (Part Time)

to read on job description and on application procedures,
click on http://deafdigest.com/dcara2job

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seeking applicants
NTID Director of Student Life Team
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

to read on job description and on application procedures,
click on http://deafdigest.com/ntidjob

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position opening
Clinical Therapist
National Deaf Academy
Mt Dora, Florida

National Deaf Academy, a state of the art residential treatment
facility serving Deaf children, adolescents and adults as well
as hearing children/adolescents and adults with diagnosis of
Autism and/or Mental Retardation in a  behavioral health setting,
has an immediate opening for a Clinical Therapist. 

A Master's degree in counseling, social work and/or a related
field is required. Must be licensed in Florida or license
eligible. 

This position requires that the candidate have experience working
with autistic and special needs populations. Some of our special
needs residents are hearing with limited verbal repertoire. 

The candidate will be providing:
- Individual, family therapy (group therapy is a possibility)
- Develop programs for the residents (acquisition skills trainings)
- Fluent in American Sign Language required.

Competitive salary and excellent benefit package. 

Send resume to:
Director of Human Resources,
National Deaf Academy,
19650 US Hwy 441,
Mt. Dora, FL 32757

Email: mailto:btashlein@nda.com 

V: 352-735-9500  Fax 352-735-4939                

EOE

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position opening
Independent Living Advisor
Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc
Salisbury, Maryland

Full/Part Time

Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc. is a growing organization
that promotes access to services and resources for residents of the
Eastern Shore of Maryland who are deaf or hard of hearing and
provides opportunities for full participation in all aspects of
community life.

Responsibilities: Provide training in independent living skills,
such as: teaching personal and household management, budgeting
skills, TTY training, accessing and utilizing communication
resources, medication administration and developing community
relationships.

Requirements: Fluency in American Sign Language and written
English, High School degree required. Demonstrates competency
in independent living skills, Valid driver's license required
and good driving record. Flexibility in working hours required.

Benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Pension, Life,
Vacation, sick and personal leave, Healthy Lifestyle Benefit

To Apply: Submit a cover letter, resume and three letters of
references to :          

Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc.
Human Resources Department
806 Snow Hill Road
Salisbury, Maryland 21804

or fax to 410-543-4874.

Position is open until filled

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Hot Deaf News during the week:

- Dedication

   DeafDigest dedicates this edition to Richard
Corcoran, Glens Falls, NY, who departed us.
Better known as Corky, he was, as one admirer
described him, a great deaf leader who worked
well with others.


- Very Hot News

   Coalition of Students and Teachers (C.O.S.T.) has been
formed at CSUN. It consists of students, both deaf and
hearing, frustrated with state budget cuts affecting
the quality of education on the campus. The COST
idea was sparked by deaf students, and it spread
like wildfire among the student body!

..

- Sunday November 29th 

   People First is becoming a movement, at least in
Colorado.
   What this means is that individuals cannot be
identified by their disability when writing up
about them in newspaper stories. 
   This means no more "deaf-mute" or "deaf-dumb"
references to the deaf person in a newspaper story!
   Colorado? This state is expected to have this
People First language bill introduced when the 
legislative body opens next year.



- Monday November 30th

   Wireless captions in theater houses? Possible, for
the benefit of deaf theater goers if an experiment in
London succeeds. 
   Airscript is a wireless captioning device capable of
translating opera scenes in eight languages, English
included.
   Said a critic:

It shows multiple lines, so that you don't have to spend 
all your time staring at it and away from the stage



- Tuesday December 1st

   To love Disney or to hate Disney? Well, Disney
is claiming to be the first studio to have captions
on its 3D movies. The 3D movie - Charles Dickens' 
A Christmas Carol is the first one to be 3D captioned,
at least in United Kingdom, not yet in USA.



- Wednesday December 2nd

   A documentary, Riding High, produced in Great Britain,
portrays 8 deaf teens learning how to ride motorbikes,
is an effort to show hearing audiences on how to best
deal with the deaf and to shatter all these deafness
myths. This documentary will be aired on selected
British TV channels.


(Thursday-Saturday Hot Deaf News will be in the Gold edition)


..

Deaf Miscellaneous stuff:

   A proposed bill in New Zealand is making the deaf community
upset. It has been proposed that hearing people, injured in
place of employment and becoming deaf as a result, be entitled 
to lifetime compensation equal to six percent loss of their work 
income. This would leave deaf employees out in the cold because
injured deaf workers are still deaf after the injury and not
subject to such compensation. 

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mailto:barry@deafdigest.com

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A DEAF HOUSE AND A POLICE WARRANT
   Sometimes the police with a warrant, comes to
a Deaf House. These police officers would yell for
the people in the house to come out or to knock hard
on the door.
   Would the police know that the people in the
Deaf House cannot hear?
   Always scary to see what will happen if the police
breaks down the door to find that the people in the
house are deaf.
   There are many workshops to teach the police on
how to deal with the deaf. DeafDigest hopes the
workshops will explain to the police about the
Deaf House.

- for ASL News version, please click on:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/deafhouse/

(for your convenience, video links are posted on top
of each DeafDigest edition)


MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS FACTORY AND THE DEAF
   Could a deaf person work in a factory that makes
musical instruments?
   Many workers must hear to make sure that the
instruments work perfectly.
   Well, there was a deaf man that worked at a
saxophone factory for 52 years. And another deaf man
that worked at the ukuleles factory for 40 years.
   Impossible? Not to them!


- for ASL News version, please click on:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/musicalinstruments/

(for your convenience, video links are posted on top
of each DeafDigest edition)


THESE WHITE HOUSE PARTY CRASHERS
   The media has been constantly focusing on the
White House party crashers - Tareq and Michaele
Salahi.
   They craved attention and self-importance.
These traits remind DeafDigest editor of several
deaf individuals.
   One was the director of a state commission
serving the deaf and the hard of hearing. He
was not so concerned about helping the deaf in
need in the state as he was about enhancing his
self-importance. He made sure to get invited to
the right parties, got into the right photo shoots
with the right state and federal political
officials and so on.
   The other one did not achieve lofty political
heights but was constantly getting invited to
these same parties and making sure he was 
photographed with the right hearing personalities
(sports, politics, Hollywood people, etc). He
proclaimed to do this all on behalf of the deaf,
which was simply hot air.
   There are others, but above is enough as 
examples.
   Hearing fame-seekers; deaf fame-seekers,
same thing.


A CI HAZARD
   What is a Cochlear Implant hazard? It has nothing
to do with potential medical dangers or of accidental
activating of some metal detection systems.
   Simply - according to a web posting, that in one
college, the exam proctors were alerted to students
wearing CI. These proctors though these were radio
transmitters allowing these students to get answers
to the exam questions from someone on the outside!

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DEAF COMMUNITY IN BRISTOL
   Bristol is a city in England, which in a newspaper
story, has a strong deaf community.
   Why is the community so strong? Because of Bristol
Deaf Center, a school for the deaf and deaf programs
at Bristol University.
   Pretty much reminds us of - Washington, DC metro
area, because of Gallaudet University and Rochester, NY
area because of NTID/RIT.


DEATH OF A RETIRED POLICE OFFICER
   There was a newspaper story on retired police officer
Jack Collins, Cincinnati, Ohio, who passed away.
   The story mentioned this:

Mr. Collins also was an advocate for providing hearing 
impaired services in the police department during his years 
on the force. He worked to get sign-language interpreters 
into district offices and his doctoral dissertation 
concentrated on policing in the deaf community.

   He is one police officer we never knew about and 
was probably an unsung hero in the Cincinnati Deaf
Community.



A QUESTION ABOUT VIDEO RELAY THAT YOU WERE AFRAID TO ASK

Why are relay providers paid nearly $400.00 per hour?
Is that too much money?

No. Relay providers are a business. These businesses need
to recoup their investment costs in equipment and overhead
and to make a reasonable profit.



WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE?

A hearing person telling the interpreter, standing next
to a deaf person:

please tell him to do this.....

or

please tell him to do that...





if you have these "hate" or "horror" stories, please
mailto:barry@deafdigest.com



COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR - continuing series

Have you ever experienced your hands shaking when you had 
to do some sort of performance in public?  What many
people may not realize is that nervousness may play a 
role in the accuracy of some court reporters, captioners,
and CART providers. 

As a court reporting/captioning student sits down at the 
steno machine to take a speed test, that person may find
that as the dictation begins, his or her hands begin to 
shake, and it may become difficult for that person to hit
the correct keys.

Just like it may happen with public speaking or performing, 
the captioner's hands may shake or tremble in new or 
unfamiliar circumstances.  The first time a captioner goes 
on air, it may take a few seconds or a few minutes
for that person to calm down and to become more accurate.

Some court reporters or captioners learn different techniques 
in an attempt to eliminate the nervousness.  They may practice 
relaxation exercises like meditation, yoga, visualization, 
and deep breathing.  Some have tried hypnosis to eliminate 
the anxiety. 

Usually after a short period of time, the person will settle 
down and be able to write cleanly and accurately, but it's 
that first few minutes in a new or unfamiliar environment 
that is very difficult for some court reporters
or captioners.

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A DEAF SCIENTIST FUNCTIONING IN ALL-HEARING ENVIRONMENT

Deafness is definitely a barrier, but I either deal with
it or find another way around; even my hearing colleagues
deal with their own barriers!


(series to continue for a number of weeks)

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Hot DeafNews boring, but important!

   GINA has kicked in. GINA? It stands for Genetic Information 
Nondiscrimination Act. It prohibits employers and insurance
carriers from discriminating against people that may have
genetic issues, For us, the deaf, it is simple, deaf of
deaf marrying deaf or deaf cannot be discriminated against
because of possibly of bearing deaf children!

..

The Deaf and the Law

A perceived hearing person lost his job and
filed a lawsuit, on charges of discriminating
against the deaf.

The lawsuit shocked everyone, the employer
included because they all had no idea of the
discharged employee's hearing loss.

Said an attorney:

Price Waterhouse v. Hopkins says that you can't pass 
a woman over for promotion because she's "not feminine 
enough" or "acts too much like a man."   If you do that, 
then that's gender discrimination.  I'm not sure the 
analogy translates perfectly to being "not deaf enough."
That discharged employee will have to prove his case
at trial.

..

DeafADA Issue of the Week:

The magic number is 15 employees.

Companies with less than 15 employees are not subject
to the employment provisions of the ADA.

If you are deaf and work for an employer that has a small
workforce, then ADA regulations may not protect you.

Just all depends.

This is why we have ADA attorneys, ADA consultants and
ADA specialists.

..

The Captioning Blunder of the Week:

there is a grey maier (matter) in the brain

....

What became of?

Jack Clevenger

- past

deaf staff member, Mesa Community College, Arizona


- present

vocational counselor, West Yavapai Guidance Clinic
in Arizona


mailto:barry@deafdigest.com with "past" and
"present" details


..

News of the Week - Looking Back 10 Years Ago:

   With Y2K coming up at end of this year, the fear
is that TTY relay users will overload the telephone
lines, testing their relay systems, thus "blowing
out the fuse."

..

News of the Week - Looking Back 5 Years Ago:

   Ukrainian interpreter Natalia Dmytruk made the news
all over the world for telling her deaf audience that
the news she just interpreted was a total lie.
   Is she to be praised for her efforts to tell the
truth? This is what troubles DeafDigest.
   Professional interpreters are supposed to interpret
and not to inject personal political opinions. Even
if what she heard is a lie, should she have been
neutral while carrying out her interpreting duties?
   Many years ago a hard of hearing printer, volunteering
to interpret at union meetings, was accused of distorting
what the speaker spoke at the podium. His distortion
was what upset many deaf printers at these meetings.

....

Deaf Apocalypse of the Week:

Confidentiality among our interpreters and our relay operators
are a blessing for us, the deaf.

Not always that so years ago. A hearing person may volunteer
to make telephone calls on behalf of his deaf friend.
Unfortunately he makes the deaf business his business, ever
so nosey and so anxious to know what resulted in the 
telephone call he made.

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A Lipreading Problem: What did that person say?

the world's best lipreader will catch 90 percent of
what is being said. This means that in a 10-word sentence,
he will miss one word.

That missed word may lead to a huge misunderstanding.


A hearing employee asked a deaf employee:
have you ever been into the computer system today? 

The deaf employee thought it was:
have you ever been into the computer system before?

It was a big difference because the computer system was
to be upgraded and all employees were asked to log out.
The deaf employee did not log out, and it messed up the
upgrading!


if you have lipreading tales, please share these with
mailto:barry@deafdigest.com

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(new closing dates)

Employment vacancies
- School Educator I (closing date 12/18/2009)
- Sch Spch-lang Pathologist (closing date 12/16/2009)
Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf,
Wilson, NC

to view these vacancies please visit our website at:

http://osp.its.state.nc.us/dhhssearchresults3a.asp?vacancykey=4421

contact person:
mailto:cynthia.johnson@ncmail.net

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2 open positions
The Learning Center for the Deaf and Walden School
Framingham, Massachusetts

- Residential Supervisor at Framingham Campus
The Residential Supervisor assists in supervising residential and 
social/recreational programming to ensure students gain the knowledge, 
independent living skills and interpersonal competencies needed to 
maximize their potential.

Requirements: MA/MS degree with at least 3 years of experience in 
supervisory level preferred. BA/BS degree with at least 5 years of 
related experience in supervisory level may be equivalent and 
willingness to pursue an advanced degree. Fluent in American Sign 
Language and written English.  Ability to communicate and work
effectively as part of a team. Experience in principles and practices 
of management in each program preferred.  Competency in Microsoft 
Office software programs. Willingness to work a varied schedule.

Supervisor:  Peter Bailey, Director of Student Life


- Day Child Care Worker /Temporary Position (1 Year) at Walden School
Responsible for implementing treatment plans and for the direct care 
and safety of the children residing at Walden School.

Education: Training or degree in Human Service Field       
Understanding of mental health and children's issues

Experience: 1 to 2 years in direct child care experience
Communications: ASL fluency
Supervisor:  Day Child Care Supervisor

If you are interested in any of the positions listed above, please 
contact with cover letter, resume, 3 written references
and employment application forms to:

Lynn Marshall
Personnel Administrator
The Learning Center for the Deaf
848 Central Street, 
Framingham, MA 01701

mailto:lynn_marshall@tlcdeaf.org
Fax: 508/875-9203

The Learning Center for the Deaf is an Equal 
Employment Opportunity Employer

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position openings
Team Leader/Mobile Mental Health Therapist
Center for Hearing and Deaf Services
Pittsburgh PA 

- Mobile Mental Health Therapist

FT with/American Sign Language
Outpatient/Adult Treatment

Monday - Friday
37.5 hours per week.

Master's Degree in Human Services AND 1 year of paid experience
working with deaf population. 

American Sign Language fluency REQUIRED. 

Requires Act 33/34 Clearances, valid PA driver's license and access 
to a vehicle.

Oversight of the OP component at HDS including clinical supervision
of all the OP services. Coordination of community outreach activities
(including networking and marketing of available services to the 
community at large), service coordination as well as ancillary services 
such as OVR, housing and peer support services.   Maintain strong 
working relationships with internal (MBH and HDS) and external 
partners and resources.  In addition, the Team Leader/Mobile MH 
therapist will provide community-based mobile mental health
individual and group psychotherapy to an adult behavioral health
population that includes mental health disorders with the deaf, hard 
of hearing, and/or deaf/blind population.  The Team Leader/Therapist 
is responsible to evaluate, plan and provide clinical services across 
the continuum of care within the community in a variety of settings.  

The Team Leader/Therapist will also provide oversight of clinical 
documentation and charting at HDS according to Federal, State, County 
and Organizational polices and procedures.  The Team Leader/Mobile MH 
Therapist will coordinate Treatment Team meetings including collaboration 
with psychiatric and other organization staff.

to apply, contact:

Karen Tarasenkov
Human Resource Recruitment & Training Specialist
Mercy Behavioral Health
1200 Reedsdale Street
Pittsburgh, Pa. 15233

Phone:  412-697-6504
Fax:  412-323-6985
mailto:KTarasenkov@mercybh.org

Mercy Behavioral Health is a part of the Pittsburgh Mercy Health
System

http://www.pmhs.org

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seeking qualified individuals
- Science Teacher 
- Math Teacher
- Parent Educator
The Lexington School for the Deaf/Center for the Deaf
Jackson Heights, NY

The Lexington School for the Deaf/Center for the Deaf has served 
the broader Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Community of the New York 
metropolitan area since 1864. 

Lexington has evolved to offer vital services in a range of 
important areas. 

Lexington strives to be a leading educational, advocacy, and social 
service agency on behalf of deaf and hard of hearing individuals.

The curriculum meets standards set by the New York State Education 
Department. The high school is fully-accredited and like public high 
schools confers New York State Regents and Individual Education Plan 
(IEP) diplomas.  

Upon graduation, our students attend Gallaudet University, National 
Technical Institute for the Deaf, various universities and other two 
year colleges, or go directly into the work force or into further 
training programs.

Lexington is seeking qualified individuals for the following job openings:

- Science Teacher / High School Level (Must possess Deaf Ed 
certification)

- Math Teacher / High School Level (Must possess Deaf Ed certification)

- Parent Educator 

For a detailed description of each job, please visit http://www.lexnyc.org 
and click on Employment.

Please email your resume to mailto:jobopportunites@lexnyc.org 
or fax to 718-350-3332, indicating which position you are interested in.

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(updated posting - December 6, 2009)

job postings
Deaf Counseling, Advocacy & Referral Agency
San Leandro, CA

- Director of Community Relations

to read on job description and on application procedures,
click on http://deafdigest.com/dcarajob

- Computer Instructor (Part Time)

to read on job description and on application procedures,
click on http://deafdigest.com/dcara2job

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seeking applicants
NTID Director of Student Life Team
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

to read on job description and on application procedures,
click on http://deafdigest.com/ntidjob

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position opening
ASL Teacher
Vermont Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Brattleboro, VT 

QUALIFICATIONS:
- degree in ASL or Deaf Studies preferred or equivalent experience

- native ASL User or fluency in ASL

- holds ASLTA certification or similar certification preferred

- knowledge of first and second language teaching methods

- knowledge of  Vista:  Signing Naturally Curriculum and other
appropriate materials


RESPONSIBILITIES:
- teach ASL to students in Deaf and public schools

- teach ASL to staff and community members

- teach aspects of Deaf Culture

- develop syllabus, quizzes and exams

- participate in ASL Teachers' Meetings

SALARY: competitive salary schedule commensurating with experience

TO APPLY, CONTACT:       
Kelly Therieau at : mailto:ktherieau@vcdhh.org

phone/tty: 802-258-9510  
fax: 802-258-9574

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position opening
Clinical Therapist
National Deaf Academy
Mt Dora, Florida

National Deaf Academy, a state of the art residential treatment 
facility serving Deaf children, adolescents and adults as well 
as hearing children/adolescents and adults with diagnosis of 
Autism and/or Mental Retardation in a  behavioral health setting, 
has an immediate opening for a Clinical Therapist. 

A Master's degree in counseling, social work and/or a related 
field is required. Must be licensed in Florida or license 
eligible. 

This position requires that the candidate have experience working 
with autistic and special needs populations. Some of our special 
needs residents are hearing with limited verbal repertoire. 
        
The candidate will be providing:
- Individual, family therapy (group therapy is a possibility)
- Develop programs for the residents (acquisition skills trainings)
- Fluent in American Sign Language required.

Competitive salary and excellent benefit package. 

Send resume to: 
Director of Human Resources, 
National Deaf Academy, 
19650 US Hwy 441, 
Mt. Dora, FL 32757

Email: mailto:btashlein@nda.com 

V: 352-735-9500  Fax 352-735-4939                

EOE
 
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position opening
Independent Living Advisor
Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc
Salisbury, Maryland

Full/Part Time

Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc. is a growing organization 
that promotes access to services and resources for residents of the
Eastern Shore of Maryland who are deaf or hard of hearing and 
provides opportunities for full participation in all aspects of
community life.

Responsibilities: Provide training in independent living skills, 
such as: teaching personal and household management, budgeting 
skills, TTY training, accessing and utilizing communication 
resources, medication administration and developing community 
relationships.

Requirements: Fluency in American Sign Language and written 
English, High School degree required. Demonstrates competency 
in independent living skills, Valid driver's license required 
and good driving record. Flexibility in working hours required.

Benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Pension, Life, 
Vacation, sick and personal leave, Healthy Lifestyle Benefit

To Apply: Submit a cover letter, resume and three letters of 
references to :          

Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc.
Human Resources Department
806 Snow Hill Road
Salisbury, Maryland 21804

or fax to 410-543-4874.

Position is open until filled

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Hot Deaf News during the week:

– Dedication

DeafDigest dedicates this edition to promising figure skater
Haley Gans. She died in a skiing accident at the age of
14. She was earmarked for a promising career as a competitive
figure skater. She is deaf.

– Very Hot News

Are 911 test emergency messages ineffective? Yes, as far as the
Connecticut state officials and telecommunications personnel
are concerned! There was a hearing on this issue which
was summed into one sentence “it will take many years”

..

– Sunday November 22nd

A research team affiliated with the Xinhua Hospital and
Jiao Tong University medical school, both in China, have
claimed to be able to detect and intervene in early
deafness. Not child’s deafness, but deafness in the
fetus!

– Monday November 23rd

Mississippi School for the Deaf leaving its Jackson
campus for a campus in Brookhaven? The state government
made that suggestion that the school move to the
Mississippi School of Arts campus. Rationale given
was that it would boost the area economy as well as
to provide a safe environment for deaf students.
DeafDigest knows for sure that the Mississippi Deaf
Community will fight against such a move.

– Tuesday November 24th

We have been using our video equipment to reach
VRS providers to make relay calls for us. But there
is a twist. A certain airline carrier posted an
announcement on its web site urging deaf travelers
to use their video equipment to make reservations
directly with them! That airline, however, does not
have its own VRS facility but contracts with a VRS
provider for these video relay communications.

– Wednesday November 25th

If Michigan State University, as mentioned in a
previous DeafDigest article, is going to close its
Deaf Education Program and ASL Classes, there
will be a fight. The Michigan Deaf Community
is not taking it lightly; a rally is planned
on the campus on December 4th to urge the
university officials to reconsider its
decision.

(Thursday-Saturday Hot Deaf News will be in the Gold edition)

..

Deaf Miscellaneous stuff:

AgBell made an announcement of three new members to the
board of directors. Two of them are hearing; the third
one is deaf – Catharine McNally, who operates her own
web site that provides accessibility information on
public and private tours.

..

The-First-Of-Its-Kind-Camp

The camp is designed for only forty-eight high school aged deaf
and hard of hearing youths of all ethnic/racial backgrounds

African-American, Latino, Asian, and (Native) American Indian,
bi-racial, multi-racial

Sponsored by National Deaf People of Color Council

June 13-27, 2010
Camp Taloali, in Stayton, Oregon

to see the flyer, click on:
http://deafdigest.com/uploads/dyccflyer.pdf

for more information and camper application form, click on:
http://deafdigest.com/uploads/dyccinformation1.pdf

to apply as a staff member:
http://deafdigest.com/uploads/dyccstaffapplication1.pdf
http://deafdigest.com/uploads/dyccstaffapplication2.pdf

to apply as a camp worker:
http://deafdigest.com/uploads/dyccworkopportunities.pdf

For more information, contact: mailto:dycc2010@gmail.com
or http://www.deafpeopleofcolor.org and http://www.dycc.org

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A DEAF MAN TO THE RESCUE
The Palace Theater shows “hearing” movies in
Sequin, Texas.
Some years ago, this theater had sound problems.
The man, who could fix the sound problems, was out
of town. There was no other person around who could
fix that problem.
The theater owner knew of a deaf person, and
felt he could fix the sound problems, and asked
him to come over.
This deaf man came over and fixed the problem
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He is deaf; he is not hard of hearing and
cannot follow the voice on telephone or radio
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That deaf person is David Pierce, who is
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his own Davideo Productions.
Said Pierce:

Funny how hearies are depending  on a Deafie
to fix the sound system

– for ASL News version, please click on:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/sound/

(for your convenience, video links are posted on top
of each DeafDigest edition)

D AND D STREET IN KENTUCKY
A hearing man was hired to teach at Kentucky
School for the Deaf in Danville, Kentucky.
The school is located on South 2nd Street.
Years ago, the town hearing senior citizens would
call it D and D Street.
This hearing teacher, would ask them “Do you
mean South 2nd Street?”
These senior citizens would look at him with
a funny look on their faces.
What is D and D in the street address? Deaf
and Dumb!
Insulting? Of course!

– for ASL News version, please click on:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/danddstreet/

(for your convenience, video links are posted on top
of each DeafDigest edition)

INTERPRETERS IN DOCTOR’S OFFICES
We always read stories of physicians and hospitals
refusing to provide interpreters, only to end up
getting sued by angry deaf patients.
Well, the Connecticut State Medical Society
ran a survey, and one if the findings was interesting.
It said:

Women physicians were significantly more likely to provide
interpreter services and patient-education materials in
other languages.

Is it saying that we, the deaf, should seek female
physicians because we feel they will provide interpreters?
Good question – because we go to the physician we trust
the most, regardless of the gender!

A LUCKY DEAF FAMILY MEMBER
There was a newspaper story of a deaf woman, named
Mary, who passed away last week.
The story said: 

Mary was a very special aunt and confidant to her nieces
and nephews and managed to hear all of the family news before
anyone, even though she was deaf

This is interesting. In many, many families, the deaf
member is the last to know when something came up or
when something happened.
Not so with Mary!

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TEXTING IN A BAR
Two deaf men were sitting next to each other in a bar,
using their own pagers to text messages. Some one said:

I’ll never forget the two deaf men texting away to each
other as fast as their fingers could go.

Huh! Maybe it was the wrong impression. It may be
quite possible that these two deaf men were texting
to their own friends, not towards each other. Why
would two deaf people, sitting next to each other,
text to each other?

ASKING TOURISTS TO VISIT AOMORI CITY
Aomori City, population 290,000, is located in the
northern part of Japan. Cities compete against other
cities to get more tourists for themselves.
The #1 sightseeing ambassador of Amori City is
Rie Saito. She is deaf.
She will be traveling across Japan, promoting
her city at cultural and social events.

A QUESTION ABOUT VIDEO RELAY THAT YOU WERE AFRAID TO ASK

The federal government pays for our video relay service?

No. A very small part of our monthly telephone bills finances
the Video Relay Services.

WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE?

an interpreter said:

After conversing with my deaf student, a hearing student
asked me, “Do you really understand everything he said?”

if you have these “hate” or “horror” stories, please
mailto:barry@deafdigest.com

COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR – continuing series

Because speakers may talk faster than some captioners can
write, there may be times when it becomes necessary for the
captioner to drop some unimportant words or to paraphrase a
thought.

A speaker might say, “Well, you know, back when Joe DiMaggio
was playing the game of baseball, DiMaggio was able to get
a 56-game hitting streak.”

If the speaker was talking too quickly, a captioner might
shorten the sentence so that it would read, “Back when Joe
DiMaggio played baseball, he was able to get a 56-game
hitting streak.”  That would shorten the sentence from 35
syllables down to 24 syllables.  Since the captioner is
writing syllable by syllable and not letter by letter, it
would make it possible for the captioner to keep up with what
was being said.

Realtime captioners do try to write verbatim whenever they
possibly can.  However, there will be times when they will
need the skill of shortening or paraphrasing what is being
said.  It is better to selectively omit unnecessary or
unimportant words rather than dropping important words. If the
captioner gave us these 24 syllables, it would not convey the
meaning the speaker intended.  “Well, you know, back Joe
DiMaggio was game, DiMaggio was able to a fifty hitting.”     

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A DEAF SCIENTIST FUNCTIONING IN ALL-HEARING ENVIRONMENT

Much of what I learned in college is pretty much
obsolete; we need to teach ourselves on our own
the new things that come up practically every day.

And do not hesitate to ask questions of your
associates; they may have picked up on new things
before you did!

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Persons who are Deaf, Deafblind and hard of hearing are
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behavioral health care system.  In many  cases, the patient
as well as the health care provider who may provide service
to them, is unaware of laws that mandate the provision of
accommodations in the health care setting so that all
persons have equal access to health related information.

A new web site called http://www.healthbridges.info
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Each month the topics discussed will change.

Please visit the site and let us know about topics that you
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Hot DeafNews boring, but important!

If one says small and struggling small towns cannot afford to
comply with ADA regulations, think again!

Poplarville, a small town in Mississippi has reached a deal with
Department of Justice to open up access for the disabled, the
deaf included.

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The Deaf and the Law

An attorney, that works with the deaf, said:

I find it hard to believe that trained professionals could
not figure out a person was deaf in this day and age. There
are simple signals that would let you figure out that a
person is deaf.

This was in reference to a deaf person arrested by police,
ever so clueless to the suspect’s deafness!

..

DeafADA Issue of the Week:

What is a disability and what is not a disability?

The new ADA regulations try to define these disability
or non-disability issues.

The more the regulations are written, the more vague these
become.

What about us, the deaf?

Hearing (ability) is considered a major life activity according
to the new regulations. Exactly how this plays out in the
court room is up to attorneys.

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The Captioning Blunder of the Week:

the dog walked into the wrung (wrong) area of the house

….

What became of?

Jim Kyte

– past

the only deaf player ever to play in the National Hockey
League, enjoyed a career that lasted 13 seasons

– present

spokesperson, The Registered Disability Savings Plan, which
addresses the financial needs of Canadians with disabilities

mailto:barry@deafdigest.com with “past” and
“present” details

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News of the Week – Looking Back 10 Years Ago:

Is this an example of an outstanding deaf athlete
being exploited with no regard for need of interpreters?
A basketball star has enrolled in a junior college and
just played the first game of the season. There is an
interpreter present at basketball practices – but for
classes, natch, the interpreter ain’t around!
For reasons of privacy the identity of the player
and the junior college involved is not being disclosed but
it is a true story.

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News of the Week – Looking Back 5 Years Ago:

Is there a piece on the deaf in art that we may have never
heard of despite several published books on Deaf Art?
Well, the painting by Camille Pissarro of “The House
of the Deaf Woman and the Belfry at Eragny” was featured
at the Indianapolis Museum of Art.
Said an avid follower of Deaf Art. “I’ve never heard of
that painting, but thanks for alerting me to it.”

….

Deaf Apocalypse of the Week:

When there is a deaf issue that is being written up in a
newspaper story, we need to ask ourselves this question:

is there more to it than what we are reading?

This is in reference to a deaf man winning an amount of money
in a job discrimination lawsuit against a labor union. Yet,
in the very last paragraph of that story, the union, involved
in the lawsuit, said that they have other deaf union members
and they all do not have job issues.

A quick question:

why is that deaf person filing a job discrimination lawsuit
whereas other deaf fellow union members have no issues?

We may never know why!

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A Vocational Rehabilitation counselor’s great news:

The local massage place you go, offers 50% discounts for
teachers and vocational rehabilitation professionals.

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A Lipreading Problem: What did that person say?

Admitted a DeafDigest subscriber:

At a bar, I had one drink too many, while chatting with
a hearing person next to me. I thought he said:

are you a son of a bitch?

I got angry and was ready to slug it out with him.
Fortunately he stopped me and said:

are you suffering much?

Said the deaf lipreader:

Wow, talk about embarrassment!

The deaf person is lucky; those fighting in the bar have often
been thrown into jail.

if you have lipreading tales, please share these with
mailto:barry@deafdigest.com

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(closing date 11/30/09)

Employment vacancies
– School Educator I (closing date 11/30/09)
– Sch Spch-lang Pathologist (closing date 11/30/09)
Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf,
Wilson, NC

to view these vacancies please visit our website at:

http://osp.its.state.nc.us/dhhssearchresults3a.asp?vacancykey=4421

contact person:
mailto:cynthia.johnson@ncmail.net

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position openings
Team Leader/Mobile Mental Health Therapist
Center for Hearing and Deaf Services
Pittsburgh PA

– Mobile Mental Health Therapist

FT with/American Sign Language
Outpatient/Adult Treatment

Monday – Friday
37.5 hours per week.

Master’s Degree in Human Services AND 1 year of paid experience
working with deaf population.

American Sign Language fluency REQUIRED.

Requires Act 33/34 Clearances, valid PA driver’s license and access
to a vehicle.

Oversight of the OP component at HDS including clinical supervision
of all the OP services. Coordination of community outreach activities
(including networking and marketing of available services to the
community at large), service coordination as well as ancillary services
such as OVR, housing and peer support services.  Maintain strong
working relationships with internal (MBH and HDS) and external
partners and resources.  In addition, the Team Leader/Mobile MH
therapist will provide community-based mobile mental health
individual and group psychotherapy to an adult behavioral health
population that includes mental health disorders with the deaf, hard
of hearing, and/or deaf/blind population.  The Team Leader/Therapist
is responsible to evaluate, plan and provide clinical services across
the continuum of care within the community in a variety of settings. 

The Team Leader/Therapist will also provide oversight of clinical
documentation and charting at HDS according to Federal, State, County
and Organizational polices and procedures.  The Team Leader/Mobile MH
Therapist will coordinate Treatment Team meetings including collaboration
with psychiatric and other organization staff.

to apply, contact:

Karen Tarasenkov
Human Resource Recruitment & Training Specialist
Mercy Behavioral Health
1200 Reedsdale Street
Pittsburgh, Pa. 15233

Phone:  412-697-6504
Fax:  412-323-6985
mailto:KTarasenkov@mercybh.org

Mercy Behavioral Health is a part of the Pittsburgh Mercy Health
System

http://www.pmhs.org

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seeking qualified individuals
– Science Teacher
– Math Teacher
– Parent Educator
The Lexington School for the Deaf/Center for the Deaf
Jackson Heights, NY

The Lexington School for the Deaf/Center for the Deaf has served
the broader Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Community of the New York
metropolitan area since 1864.

Lexington has evolved to offer vital services in a range of
important areas.

Lexington strives to be a leading educational, advocacy, and social
service agency on behalf of deaf and hard of hearing individuals.

The curriculum meets standards set by the New York State Education
Department. The high school is fully-accredited and like public high
schools confers New York State Regents and Individual Education Plan
(IEP) diplomas. 

Upon graduation, our students attend Gallaudet University, National
Technical Institute for the Deaf, various universities and other two
year colleges, or go directly into the work force or into further
training programs.

Lexington is seeking qualified individuals for the following job openings:

– Science Teacher / High School Level (Must possess Deaf Ed
certification)

– Math Teacher / High School Level (Must possess Deaf Ed certification)

– Parent Educator

For a detailed description of each job, please visit http://www.lexnyc.org
and click on Employment.

Please email your resume to mailto:jobopportunites@lexnyc.org
or fax to 718-350-3332, indicating which position you are interested in.

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job postings
Deaf Counseling, Advocacy & Referral Agency
San Leandro, CA

– Director of Community Relations

to read on job description and on application procedures,
click on http://deafdigest.com/dcarajob

– Computer Instructor (Part Time)

to read on job description and on application procedures,
click on http://deafdigest.com/dcara2job

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seeking applicants
NTID Director of Student Life Team
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

to read on job description and on application procedures,
click on http://deafdigest.com/ntidjob

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position opening
ASL Teacher
Vermont Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Brattleboro, VT

QUALIFICATIONS:
– degree in ASL or Deaf Studies preferred or equivalent experience

– native ASL User or fluency in ASL

– holds ASLTA certification or similar certification preferred

– knowledge of first and second language teaching methods

– knowledge of  Vista:  Signing Naturally Curriculum and other
appropriate materials

RESPONSIBILITIES:
– teach ASL to students in Deaf and public schools

– teach ASL to staff and community members

– teach aspects of Deaf Culture

– develop syllabus, quizzes and exams

– participate in ASL Teachers’ Meetings

SALARY: competitive salary schedule commensurating with experience

TO APPLY, CONTACT:     
Kelly Therieau at : mailto:ktherieau@vcdhh.org

phone/tty: 802-258-9510 
fax: 802-258-9574

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position opening
Clinical Therapist
National Deaf Academy
Mt Dora, Florida

National Deaf Academy, a state of the art residential treatment
facility serving Deaf children, adolescents and adults as well
as hearing children/adolescents and adults with diagnosis of
Autism and/or Mental Retardation in a  behavioral health setting,
has an immediate opening for a Clinical Therapist.

A Master’s degree in counseling, social work and/or a related
field is required. Must be licensed in Florida or license
eligible.

This position requires that the candidate have experience working
with autistic and special needs populations. Some of our special
needs residents are hearing with limited verbal repertoire.

The candidate will be providing:
– Individual, family therapy (group therapy is a possibility)
– Develop programs for the residents (acquisition skills trainings)
– Fluent in American Sign Language required.

Competitive salary and excellent benefit package.

Send resume to:
Director of Human Resources,
National Deaf Academy,
19650 US Hwy 441,
Mt. Dora, FL 32757

Email: mailto:btashlein@nda.com

V: 352-735-9500  Fax 352-735-4939       

EOE

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Seeking Applicants For
Assistant Director-Pre College Outreach
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

NTID, one of the eight colleges of RIT, is the first and largest
technical college serving deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Nearly
1,450 deaf and hard-of-hearing students from across the United States,
as well as other countries, study and reside at RIT with 16,000 hearing
students. The department of Admissions at NTID is seeking a Director. 

For a detailed job description please visit: RIT Career Zone at:
https://mycareer.rit.edu

and enter the IRC# or select National Technical Institute for the Deaf
for College/Division.

Job Description:
The Assistant Director for Outreach is responsible for providing
coordination, leadership and support to these activities.  The Assistant
Director works with the Director of Pre-College Outreach, and the Program
Assistant for Outreach in carrying out these responsibilities.  The
Assistant Director has primary responsibility for management of NTID’s
Explore Your Future Program (EYF), which serves 225-275 students annually

Detailed Description:
1. Lead the planning and management of NTID’s Explore Your Future
Program which provides educational activities to 225-275 students
annually.  This activity involves the supervision of 40+ professionals
and 40+ student workers over a 4-6 week period each summer.

2. Work collaboratively with faculty and staff leaders involved in
planning and carrying out Outreach activities each year.

3. Provide project leadership to targeted Pre-College Outreach activities
as assigned.

4. Work with the other colleges of RIT to plan for deaf and hard of
hearing student involvement in their Pre-College Outreach activities as
assigned. 

5. Work with the Outreach teams to facilitate the planning and
coordination of activities designed to meet needs of target audiences

6. Work with Outreach teams to evaluate impact of Pre-College
activities on enrollment pipeline.

7. Independently plan and travel for the purpose of promoting NTID
Pre-College Outreach Programs.

8. Provide periodical performance and data reports as assigned

Job Requirements:
Bachelor degree in Education, Business, Human Service or related field
required.  Master degree in Education, Business, Human Service or
related field strongly preferred.

Experience:
– Experience in working with target Pre-College populations strongly
preferred
– 3-5 years related administrative experience

Skills:
1. Excellent interpersonal, supervisory, communication and written
communication skills required.

2. Proficiency in American Sign Language required.
3. Strong organization and time management skills required.

4. Highly flexible and able to work effectively in a team oriented
and fast-paced environment

5. Able to function effectively as team member in outcomes-oriented
work

6. Ability to make significant independent programmatic judgments and
decisions as necessary.

Additional Details:
Review of applicants will begin in December.

Rochester Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity/affirmative
action employer.  All individuals with the ability to contribute in
meaningful ways to the university’s continuing commitment to cultural
diversity, pluralism, and individual differences are encouraged to make
application.

The hiring process for this position requires a criminal background check
and/or motor vehicle records check.  Any verbal or written offer made is
contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources
Salary commensurate with experience
This position is subject to available funding

Your application information and any relevant documentation such as resume
and cover letter should be uploaded via this website

http://mycareer.rit.edu KEYWORD SEARCH:IRC34613 in order to be considered
for this position

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position opening
Independent Living Advisor
Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc
Salisbury, Maryland

Full/Part Time

Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc. is a growing organization
that promotes access to services and resources for residents of the
Eastern Shore of Maryland who are deaf or hard of hearing and
provides opportunities for full participation in all aspects of
community life.

Responsibilities: Provide training in independent living skills,
such as: teaching personal and household management, budgeting
skills, TTY training, accessing and utilizing communication
resources, medication administration and developing community
relationships.

Requirements: Fluency in American Sign Language and written
English, High School degree required. Demonstrates competency
in independent living skills, Valid driver’s license required
and good driving record. Flexibility in working hours required.

Benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Pension, Life,
Vacation, sick and personal leave, Healthy Lifestyle Benefit

To Apply: Submit a cover letter, resume and three letters of
references to :         

Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc.
Human Resources Department
806 Snow Hill Road
Salisbury, Maryland 21804

or fax to 410-543-4874.

Position is open until filled

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Hot Deaf News during the week:

- Dedication

DeafDigest dedicates this edition to
Donald Harington, professor of art history,
University of Arkansas, who departed us.
Deaf at the age of 12 he did not use ASL.
When not busy teaching art history, he
wrote 13 novels on the life in the Ozarks,
centering on Stay More, AK, a fictional
town. He used a system of cards to field
questions from students in his classes.

DeafDigest dedicates this edition to
Bernie Fairwood, Illinois, who departed
us. During the sixties, he was an all-time
Gallaudet football and wrestling great.
And he became the first American wrestler
to win a Deaflympics gold medal, quickly
pinning a Russian Goliath.

- Very Hot News

What does DeafDigest have to say about the Department of
Justice indicting a list of providers and individuals
involved with the relay fraud?

None of the relay providers that regularly advertise in
DeafDigest are involved. None of the individuals indicted
have done any advertising business with DeafDigest. And one
indicted person wanted to advertise in DeafDigest but was
turned down because of bad reputation.

DeafDigest screens all potential advertisers; many have been
turned down. Yes, DeafDigest is that fussy.

If you are in need of a VRS provider, please check those
that advertise in DeafDigest.

Thank you.

..

- Sunday November 15th 

The Baton Rouge Association of the Deaf is putting
their clubhouse for sale. No new members are being
accepted. Proceeds from the club house sale will
go towards housing for deaf senior citizens. 

- Monday November 16th

13 separate Rochester-based deaf organizations have
announced the joint hosting of a farewell reception for
Dr. Alan Hurwitz and his wife Vicki. This event will
take place at Rochester School for the Deaf on
December 13th. As we all know, Hurwitz will assume
the presidency of Gallaudet University.

- Tuesday November 17th

Outcry over lack of captions with DVDs from Netflix,
Blockbuster and Redbox is getting louder and louder.
And Disney said lack of captions was a marketing
decision!

- Wednesday November 18th

After steering the Gallaudet football team to a 6-4
record, coach Ed Hottle announced his resignation
to take a head coaching assignment with a brand new
football program at Stevenson University in Baltimore.

(Thursday-Saturday Hot Deaf News will be in the Gold edition)

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Deaf Miscellaneous stuff:

The Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)
is reaching out with a spanking new Government
Affairs Program. Objective is to make federal
and state legislators aware of what our
interpreters are all about. And also to help
state legislators understand these interpreter
certification issues.

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Special Job announcement:

Shannon's Tea House & Art Gallery Cafe
Frederick, Maryland

Part-time

Position: Server/dining room assistant/dining room
cashier

Seeking for an individual with strong working ethics and love
for tea, the ability to communicate in both spoken english and
ASL.  Dependable, honest, good customer relations, can work
under pressure, can carry out the directions of management
and handle numerous and varied tasks, accurate and strong
attention to details.  Must be assertive with troublesome
customers.

Responsibilities:
* Prepare and set tables for lunch activities.

* Take orders and serve food.

* Act as expeditor for keeping food service timely and efficient.

* Assist with other servers on assigned tasks such as water,
coffee and/or tea preparation.

* Beverage and soup service areas are kept clean and stocked.

* Assist with kitchen/service duties only if needed

* Maintain the floor by keeping it clean and debris-free.

* Assist with retail sales and customer relations as needed

Start in January 2010, trainings and workshops will be provided
upon hiring.

Wages:
$ 4.00 per hour plus tips

E-mail to request for the application form.

Contact:
Shannon Cooley, owner
mailto:info@shannonsteahouse.com

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The-First-Of-Its-Kind-Camp

The camp is designed for only forty-eight high school aged deaf
and hard of hearing youths of all ethnic/racial backgrounds

African-American, Latino, Asian, and (Native) American Indian,
bi-racial, multi-racial

Sponsored by National Deaf People of Color Council

June 13-27, 2010
Camp Taloali, in Stayton, Oregon

to see the flyer, click on:
http://deafdigest.com/uploads/dyccflyer.pdf

for more information and camper application form, click on:
http://deafdigest.com/uploads/dyccinformation1.pdf

to apply as a staff member:
http://deafdigest.com/uploads/dyccstaffapplication1.pdf
http://deafdigest.com/uploads/dyccstaffapplication2.pdf

to apply as a camp worker:
http://deafdigest.com/uploads/dyccworkopportunities.pdf

For more information, contact: mailto:dycc2010@gmail.com
or http://www.deafpeopleofcolor.org and http://www.dycc.org

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mailto:barry@deafdigest.com

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RESIDENTIAL AND BOARDING SCHOOLS
   When a deaf student sleeps on a school campus, it is
called residential school.
   When a hearing student sleeps on a school campus,
it is called boarding school.
   Residential school and boarding school? What is
the difference?
   Good question!

- for ASL News version, please click on:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/residentialboarding/

(for your convenience, video links are posted on top
of each DeafDigest edition)

IF MONA LISA WAS DEAF?
   Mona Lisa is a famous art painting. Her smile
looks mysterious.
   A person sits on a chair for a long time during
a painting, he will get tired. There is music to
prevent the person from getting too tired.
   It is possible that Mona Lisa did not have music,
and her "smile" is because of her tired look.
   Suppose Mona Lisa was deaf. The artist must have
a sign language person that would sign stories all
day to prevent Mona Lisa from getting too tired! 

- for ASL News version, please click on:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/monalisa/

(for your convenience, video links are posted on top
of each DeafDigest edition)

WATCHING CAPTIONED VIDEOS
   Interesting sequence of events regarding the
captioning of videos. It was announced last week of
a web site that would list captioned videos at:

http://www.22frames.com/

   And now this - Google is working with Youtube
to have videos captioned. Past Deaf Internet pioneer
Ken Harrenstien is helping out with this project.

CAPTIONED EYEGLASSES?
   Will we be having captioned eyeglasses?
Possibly if NEC, a Japanese high tech firm
has its way.
   For more information, click on:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8343941.stm

   A DeafDigest subscriber said:

After this comes out, next step should be sign language
glasses!

A SCULPTOR IN FINLAND
   W?in? Aaltonen, who passed away in 1966, was a sculptor
and artist in Finland.
   His works have earned him the honor as one of the best
in the nation.
   One of his works is found outside of the Helsinki
Stadium. He has a permanent exhibition at the W?in? Aaltonen
Museum of Art in Turku
   He was deaf, lost his hearing as a child. 

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A DEAF WINERY IN FRANCE
   The French countryside is dotted with wineries,
these small mom and pop outfits that sell their
wines locally.
   Any deaf wineries? The French deaf people would
say yes, but are vague on specifics (name of town,
name of winemakers, etc).
   DeafDigest learned of a deaf winery - in Pomport,
which is a hamlet in the southwestern part of
France.
   The deaf winery is owned by Regis Castaing
and his wife Paulette. While deaf tourists are welcome to
visit the winery, communication is done via gestures
because he does not know the French Sign Language.

DEAF ISSUES

(short series; based on comments by educators
and deaf service professionals)

Counselors with the deaf do not compare student
profiles with others, preventing them from learning
from each other

(end of series)

WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE?

being asked:

do they understand what you are signing?

if you have these "hate" or "horror" stories, please
mailto:barry@deafdigest.com

COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR - continuing series

We have seen that the writing speed of a captioner has very little
to do with the couple-second delay in the captions appearing on your
television screen, so you may ask:  

What advantage is there to having a captioner who possesses more speed?

People seem to be speaking quicker and quicker all the time.  The speeds
of the anchors delivering the nightly news have many times been clocked
at over 300 words per minute.  Realtime captioners try to keep up with
these speakers.  

Although it is not always possible, they attempt to give a verbatim
account of what is being said.   If the speaker is speaking at 300 words
per minute and the captioner's top speed is 225, something has to give. 

There may be times when it becomes necessary to drop or omit some
relatively unimportant word or to paraphrase a thought.

One of the most important reasons for captioners to work on developing
their speed is that the faster the captioner writes, the closer to
verbatim the captioning output will be.  

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weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at:

http://deafdigest.com

updated every Monday

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A DEAF SCIENTIST FUNCTIONING IN ALL-HEARING ENVIRONMENT

Making maintaining professional contacts among past
associates are much more than making contacts via
the internet. These past associates know you whereas
internet contacts have never met you in person!

(series to continue for a number of weeks)

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For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please email
mailto:barry@deafdigest.com

for Special Notes, please go to the bottom of the Gold section

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We have been renovating residential homes in the metro area.

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http://www.healthbridges.info  announcement

HEALTH AND ADVOCACY INFORMATION
FOR PERSON WHO ARE DEAF, DEAF-BLIND, AND HARD OF HEARING:

Persons who are Deaf, Deafblind and hard of hearing are
grossly underserved by both the physical health and the
behavioral health care system.  In many  cases, the patient
as well as the health care provider who may provide service
to them, is unaware of laws that mandate the provision of
accommodations in the health care setting so that all
persons have equal access to health related information.

A new web site called http://www.healthbridges.info
was created by people who are Deaf, DeafBlind and hard
of hearing.  

Each month the topics discussed will change.

Please visit the site and let us know about topics that you
want to learn more about.

http://www.healthbridges.info

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Hot DeafNews boring, but important!
   Is it possible that some of the kids, suffering from
dyslexia, are already struggling with hearing losses?
   This is what researchers at Northwestern University
in Illinois, is implying.

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The Deaf and the Law

- location
Texas

- case
a deaf man sent a text message that made a terroristic
threat against another deaf person

- result
the police arrested him and bail was set

- comment
if you are angry at someone, do not send a threatening
text message; just cool off

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DeafADA Issue of the Week:

Q. Why is ADA regulations so difficult to understand?

A. It is the American way of writing up 2,000-3,000
pages of regulations. We have many ADA lawyers that
do not agree with each other. We have many judges
that do not agree with each other on ADA regulations.
Disagreement and dissent is the cherished American
way of life! 

..

The Captioning Blunder of the Week:

the family dug (dog) ran to the door

....

What became of?

Michael Filardo

- past

goalie on gold-medal winning USA Winter Deaflympics hockey
team

- present

property manager & supervisor, Caribbean Consultants, Ltd
in Barbados; in his free time, plays roller hockey
since country has no ice skating rink

mailto:barry@deafdigest.com with "past" and
"present" details

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News of the Week - Looking Back 10 Years Ago:

   Marlee Matlin to the rescue is what DCARA has been
proclaiming. Faced with a 6-figure debt, the DCARA
staged a fund raiser with Marlee Matlin as the featured
entertainer.
   The result - the debt has been wiped out - and
DCARA is now enjoying a $35,000 surplus over and above
the debt wipe-out.
   Said Robert Roth, the DCARA Executive Director
"It blows the myth that deaf persons will not spend
more than a certain amount for a deaf fund raiser. For
that event there were more deaf than hearing in
attendance. You have to have good food, good
entertainment and a good cause."

(editor's note: Robert Roth is no longer the
executive director)

..

News of the Week - Looking Back 5 Years Ago:

   The interpreter strike at Arizona State University has
been settled - but hope it is not a harbinger of things to
come. If disgruntled interpreters at other colleges get
the hint then they could be tempted to stage strikes
for better wages.

....

Deaf Apocalypse of the Week:

Are we lucky to be deaf? Well, at one workplace a
deaf person was not bothered by a faulty fire alert
strobe that flashed for much of one day. Hearing
employees were bothered by the continuous blasts from
that faulty strobe, that maintenance people struggled
to fix all day.

..

A Vocational Rehabilitation counselor's great news:

The higher ups decide that you will have virtual offices,
and as a result, you are allowed to work at home more often

..

A Lipreading Problem: What did that person say?

We're having a silent auction here at work

I was asked---Did you see the butterfingers?

But she actually said--Did you see the bird feeders?

Scary! What if the deaf person placed a bid on
butterfingers?

if you have lipreading tales, please share these with
mailto:barry@deafdigest.com

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job posting
Director of Community Relations
Deaf Counseling, Advocacy & Referral Agency
San Leandro, CA

to read on job description and on application procedures,
click on http://deafdigest.com/dcarajob

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seeking applicants
NTID Director of Student Life Team
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

to read on job description and on application procedures,
click on http://deafdigest.com/ntidjob

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position opening
ASL Teacher
Vermont Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Brattleboro, VT 

QUALIFICATIONS:
- degree in ASL or Deaf Studies preferred or equivalent experience

- native ASL User or fluency in ASL

- holds ASLTA certification or similar certification preferred

- knowledge of first and second language teaching methods

- knowledge of  Vista:  Signing Naturally Curriculum and other
appropriate materials

RESPONSIBILITIES:
- teach ASL to students in Deaf and public schools

- teach ASL to staff and community members

- teach aspects of Deaf Culture

- develop syllabus, quizzes and exams

- participate in ASL Teachers' Meetings

SALARY: competitive salary schedule commensurating with experience

TO APPLY, CONTACT:
Kelly Therieau at : mailto:ktherieau@vcdhh.org

phone/tty: 802-258-9510
fax: 802-258-9574

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position opening
Clinical Therapist
National Deaf Academy
Mt Dora, Florida

National Deaf Academy, a state of the art residential treatment
facility serving Deaf children, adolescents and adults as well
as hearing children/adolescents and adults with diagnosis of
Autism and/or Mental Retardation in a  behavioral health setting,
has an immediate opening for a Clinical Therapist. 

A Master's degree in counseling, social work and/or a related
field is required. Must be licensed in Florida or license
eligible. 

This position requires that the candidate have experience working
with autistic and special needs populations. Some of our special
needs residents are hearing with limited verbal repertoire. 

The candidate will be providing:
- Individual, family therapy (group therapy is a possibility)
- Develop programs for the residents (acquisition skills trainings)
- Fluent in American Sign Language required.

Competitive salary and excellent benefit package. 

Send resume to:
Director of Human Resources,
National Deaf Academy,
19650 US Hwy 441,
Mt. Dora, FL 32757

Email: mailto:btashlein@nda.com 

V: 352-735-9500  Fax 352-735-4939                

EOE

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Job Announcements
Indiana School for the Deaf
Indianapolis, IN

The Indiana School for the Deaf currently has job openings/postings
for the following positions:

Job                                    Posting #        Closing Date
Sub Teacher  (3)                       565935           11/27/2009
Nurse - Intermittent (1)               565908           11/23/2009
Residential Advisor - Intermittent (1) 565909           11/23/2009
Food Service Sup 5      (1)               565911                11/24/2009           

(#) = number of job available for that position.

Applicants must submit an Indiana State Application via the Indiana
State Personnel website at http://www.in.gov/jobs  

If you have any questions please contact Carole Morgan in our Human
Resources Department via telephone (317/920-6340 v/tty) or E-Mail:
mailto:cmorgan@isd.k12.in.us   Website:  http://www.deafhoosiers.com/

Mission Statement-The Indiana School for the Deaf Community promotes
academic and social excellence for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students
through a Bilingual/Bicultural environment. 

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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Seeking Applicants For
Assistant Director-Pre College Outreach
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

NTID, one of the eight colleges of RIT, is the first and largest
technical college serving deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Nearly
1,450 deaf and hard-of-hearing students from across the United States,
as well as other countries, study and reside at RIT with 16,000 hearing
students. The department of Admissions at NTID is seeking a Director.  

For a detailed job description please visit: RIT Career Zone at:
https://mycareer.rit.edu 

and enter the IRC# or select National Technical Institute for the Deaf
for College/Division. 

Job Description:
The Assistant Director for Outreach is responsible for providing
coordination, leadership and support to these activities.  The Assistant
Director works with the Director of Pre-College Outreach, and the Program
Assistant for Outreach in carrying out these responsibilities.  The
Assistant Director has primary responsibility for management of NTID's
Explore Your Future Program (EYF), which serves 225-275 students annually

Detailed Description:
1. Lead the planning and management of NTID?s Explore Your Future
Program which provides educational activities to 225-275 students
annually.  This activity involves the supervision of 40+ professionals
and 40+ student workers over a 4-6 week period each summer. 

2. Work collaboratively with faculty and staff leaders involved in
planning and carrying out Outreach activities each year. 

3. Provide project leadership to targeted Pre-College Outreach activities
as assigned. 

4. Work with the other colleges of RIT to plan for deaf and hard of
hearing student involvement in their Pre-College Outreach activities as
assigned.   

5. Work with the Outreach teams to facilitate the planning and
coordination of activities designed to meet needs of target audiences

6. Work with Outreach teams to evaluate impact of Pre-College
activities on enrollment pipeline. 

7. Independently plan and travel for the purpose of promoting NTID
Pre-College Outreach Programs. 

8. Provide periodical performance and data reports as assigned

Job Requirements:
Bachelor degree in Education, Business, Human Service or related field
required.  Master degree in Education, Business, Human Service or
related field strongly preferred.

Experience:
- Experience in working with target Pre-College populations strongly
preferred
- 3-5 years related administrative experience

Skills:
1. Excellent interpersonal, supervisory, communication and written
communication skills required. 

2. Proficiency in American Sign Language required.
3. Strong organization and time management skills required. 

4. Highly flexible and able to work effectively in a team oriented
and fast-paced environment 

5. Able to function effectively as team member in outcomes-oriented
work 

6. Ability to make significant independent programmatic judgments and
decisions as necessary. 

Additional Details:
Review of applicants will begin in December.

Rochester Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity/affirmative
action employer.  All individuals with the ability to contribute in
meaningful ways to the university?s continuing commitment to cultural
diversity, pluralism, and individual differences are encouraged to make
application. 

The hiring process for this position requires a criminal background check
and/or motor vehicle records check.  Any verbal or written offer made is
contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources
Salary commensurate with experience
This position is subject to available funding

Your application information and any relevant documentation such as resume
and cover letter should be uploaded via this website 

http://mycareer.rit.edu KEYWORD SEARCH:IRC34613 in order to be considered
for this position

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Regional Specialist
Ohlone College
Fremont, CA

Under general supervision of the Director of Gallaudet University
Regional Center, to develop collaborative relationships with
educational programs and professionals in deaf and hard of
hearing related fields throughout the Western state region
(Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana,
Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming),
in keeping with the mission of the Regional Center. 

This position will require extensive travel, night and weekend
work.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
The College reserves the right to continue or close the recruitment at
any time.  Ohlone Classified Applications may be obtained by visiting
our website at http://www.ohlonejobs.com  

Submit Applications to the Human Resources Office. The Human
Resources Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.  

Please Note:  Applications/resumes, etc. may be FAXED to (510) 659-6025
or emailed to mailto:recruitment@ohlone.edu

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION GUIDELINES:
Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (deaf
education, rehabilitation or related field preferred,) a Master's
degree preferred.

Experience: Two years of work experience in deaf education,
rehabilitation or related field.

For complete details please visit http://www.ohlonejobs.com

EOE

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position opening
Independent Living Advisor
Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc
Salisbury, Maryland

Full/Part Time

Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc. is a growing organization
that promotes access to services and resources for residents of the
Eastern Shore of Maryland who are deaf or hard of hearing and
provides opportunities for full participation in all aspects of
community life.

Responsibilities: Provide training in independent living skills,
such as: teaching personal and household management, budgeting
skills, TTY training, accessing and utilizing communication
resources, medication administration and developing community
relationships.

Requirements: Fluency in American Sign Language and written
English, High School degree required. Demonstrates competency
in independent living skills, Valid driver's license required
and good driving record. Flexibility in working hours required.

Benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Pension, Life,
Vacation, sick and personal leave, Healthy Lifestyle Benefit

To Apply: Submit a cover letter, resume and three letters of
references to :          

Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc.
Human Resources Department
806 Snow Hill Road
Salisbury, Maryland 21804

or fax to 410-543-4874.

Position is open until filled

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Blue Edition              Barry Strassler, Editor
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Hot Deaf News during the week:

- Dedication

DeafDigest dedicates this edition to Dr. Luther D. Robinson,
M.D. who departed us. While not deaf, he pioneered the concept
of the mental health services for the deaf, and in fact,
administered the program at the St. Elizabeth Hospital Mental
Health Service in Washington, DC. Simply put, he was to
Deaf Mental Health clinicians what Dr William Stokoe was to
Deaf Sign Language linguists!


- Very Hot News

Are our needs of deaf minors being addressed with the
Senate Finance Committee that is overseeing the
Healthy Future Act of 2009 (S 1796)? Yes, according
to AgBell, which monitors every step of the bill as
it weaves through the Congress

..

- Sunday November 8th 

The High Court of India is considering a change in
its rules to allow the deaf to drive vehicles.


- Monday November 9th

For years ADA and The  U.S. Equal Employment 
Opportunity Commission seemed to be of different
wavelengths as far as employment of the
disabled, the deaf included, was concerned.
Possibly not any more because EEOC has published
proposed regulations that relate to the ADA.
Hopefully is this is great news for deaf
job-seekers that have suffered discrimination.


- Tuesday November 10th

One day Gallaudet will be admitting a new student
that attended the Davila Day School in Chula Vista, 
California. Davila as in Robert Davila, the current
Gallaudet president? Yes! The announcement was made
recently.


- Wednesday November 11th

A spokesperson with the U.S. Census Bureau's Partnership 
Program is giving a speech at the Sussex County Advisory 
Committee for the Aging & Adults with Physical 
Disabilities (Delaware). The speech is supposed to focus
on issues and programs that may affect the lives of the 
aging and adults with physical disabilities populations.
Are we, the deaf, considered among these physically
disabled individuals? DeafDigest does not know.


(Thursday-Saturday Hot Deaf News will be in the Gold edition)


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Deaf Miscellaneous stuff:

Not sure if this is applicable to the deaf because of the
need to hear precise accents, but the findings of the
Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistic in the
Netherlands is interesting. They are saying that those
wanting to understand better a language that is not
theirs may need to watch subtitled movies in that
language. Deaf tourists that speak exceptionally
well may struggle with accents that are not theirs.

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Special Job announcement:

Shannon's Tea House & Art Gallery Cafe
Frederick, Maryland

Part-time

Position: Server/dining room assistant/dining room 
cashier

Seeking for an individual with strong working ethics and love 
for tea, the ability to communicate in both spoken english and 
ASL.  Dependable, honest, good customer relations, can work 
under pressure, can carry out the directions of management 
and handle numerous and varied tasks, accurate and strong 
attention to details.  Must be assertive with troublesome 
customers.

Responsibilities:
* Prepare and set tables for lunch activities.

* Take orders and serve food.

* Act as expeditor for keeping food service timely and efficient.

* Assist with other servers on assigned tasks such as water, 
coffee and/or tea preparation.

* Beverage and soup service areas are kept clean and stocked.

* Assist with kitchen/service duties only if needed

* Maintain the floor by keeping it clean and debris-free.

* Assist with retail sales and customer relations as needed

Start in January 2010, trainings and workshops will be provided 
upon hiring.

Wages:
$ 4.00 per hour plus tips

E-mail to request for the application form.

Contact:
Shannon Cooley, owner
mailto:info@shannonsteahouse.com

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The-First-Of-Its-Kind-Camp

The camp is designed for only forty-eight high school aged deaf
and hard of hearing youths of all ethnic/racial backgrounds

African-American, Latino, Asian, and (Native) American Indian, 
bi-racial, multi-racial

Sponsored by National Deaf People of Color Council

June 13-27, 2010
Camp Taloali, in Stayton, Oregon

to see the flyer, click on:
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for more information and camper application form, click on:
http://deafdigest.com/uploads/dyccinformation1.pdf

to apply as a staff member:
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to apply as a camp worker:
http://deafdigest.com/uploads/dyccworkopportunities.pdf


For more information, contact: mailto:dycc2010@gmail.com 
or http://www.deafpeopleofcolor.org and http://www.dycc.org

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A SWEET REVENGE
   A young deaf man was from a wealthy family. The
family owned a chain of electronic goods stores
(like Best Buy).
   The deaf man wanted to be involved in the
business but the father refused. The father felt
his  son cannot get involved because of his
deafness. Instead two other sons took over the business.
   As a compromise, the deaf man got a monthly income
for life from a special investment fund. The deaf man 
did not like it because he wanted to work at the
family business but he had no choice.
   His revenge? The company went bankrupt and went
out of business. This deaf man is still collecting
monthly income from the special investment fund!

- for ASL News version, please click on:
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SCARED OF LEGAL INTERPRETING
   There are some interpreters that are scared to
do legal interpreting - in the court room, or in the
attorney's office or in the police station.
   Reasons are that"

- a deaf person may not understand legal words

- the interpreter may not know how to interpret legal words

- if an interpreter makes an error that is overlooked, the 
deaf person may suffer

   This is why there are workshops on legal interpreting.

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WE, THE DEAF OR THEY, THE HEARING
   The late Gil Eastman, for many years, taught drama
at Gallaudet University and tutored a number of students
that went on to outstanding careers in the world of
drama.
   He said:

It is interesting to see that deaf people can function in 
the hearing world very well while hearing people cannot
function well in a deaf world

   Very true.


REAL EXPENSIVE TO BE DEAF
   Over the years we have joked among ourselves that it is
expensive to be deaf. But there is a twist.
   Deafness in one individual cost $324,069.13. How?
Well, Carolyn Hunt became deaf, requiring a CI. Because
she is a resident of Trinidad and Tobago, she had to
fly to USA to get implanted. And her trips to USA ran
up a big tab.
   She is the wife of a government official, and so,
much public criticism over such an outlay has been
directed at him!
   Critics are saying because she is a celebrity she is
getting a government pass to get a CI whereas less
fortunate citizens are deprived of these medical privileges.


GETTING A DEAF WORD INTO A DICTIONARY
   We have a number of deaf words. Examples are
Coda and audism. Why aren't these accepted by
dictionary editors?  
   They count the frequency of new words in
newspapers, magazines and on web sites. If the
word count is high, it goes in. If the word
count is low, well, forget it - at least
until next year.
   We, the deaf use these words Coda and audism
pretty much often, but hearing people don't!
  

HIRING THE NON-DISABLED ACTORS INSTEAD OF DISABLED ACTORS
   It is always the same old story that hearing actors
are hired to play deaf roles and able-bodied actors hired
to play disabled roles.
   Why? Attitude among casting directors? Possibly, but there
may be other reasons:

- fear of lawsuits in that disabled actors may slow down production
times

- fear of viewers' discomfort

- very hard to say no to talented non-disabled actors, but
easier to say no to talented deaf and disabled actors 

- limited pool of 600 characters on sitcoms and dramas
on five major TV networks in a season

- unwilling to pay added production expenses - ie hiring
interpreters 

- producers not willing to look at deaf and disabled actors

- 1980's era of deaf & disabled actors on TV is gone forever

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DISCRIMINATION AGAINST A HEARING AID USER
   Bruce MacIsaac wears a hearing aid; he relies on the
hearing aid and his lipreading to catch what is being
said.
   He was attending a public meeting in Prince Edward
Island, Canada regarding a political issue; all public
observers must watch from the rear of the room. He wanted
to move to the front of the room to lipread the speakers 
- but was not permitted to do so.
   He made a big stink out of this incident in the newspapers,
much to the embarrassment of the Prince Edward Island
public officials. 



DEAF ISSUES

(short series; based on comments by educators
and deaf service professionals)

We have plenty of federal guidelines on education of
the deaf; we do not have a single federal guideline
on counseling of the deaf!


(series to continue until it runs out)



WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE?

having to wear boring plain clothing and always 
wondering why teachers wear bright colors and
patterns?


if you have these "hate" or "horror" stories, please
mailto:barry@deafdigest.com



COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR - continuing series

When talking about the writing speed of captioners, I have 
been asked questions similar to these:  

- If our captioner has more speed and is able to write faster, 
will that eliminate the two-second delay in captioning 
after a word is said?  

- If a captioner is really fast, will we be able to see the 
word immediately as it is said?

Unfortunately, the speed of the captioner has very little to do 
with the delay most people experience in broadcast captioning.  

That is more a function of the technology involved in the 
broadcast.

When you are watching your evening news in one city, the 
captioner may be located across the country in another
city. When the news anchor says a word, that word must travel 
over a phone line across the country so that the captioner can 
then hear the word and write it on his or her steno machine.

After the captioner writes the word, the steno machine sends 
the word to a computer containing software that translates 
that word into English.  That computer then sends that 
translated word via modem over a phone line to the encoder 
back at the television station in your home city, where that 
encoder then merges that word with the video signal being 
broadcast to your TV set. 

The fact that this whole process results in only a couple-second 
delay in seeing the words after they are said still amazes me!  

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A DEAF SCIENTIST FUNCTIONING IN ALL-HEARING ENVIRONMENT

I've had many assignments over the years, but I was able to
get two of them through my contacts with past associates.
I've maintained contacts with them even though I've moved
on to other assignments. I just "came back" to my old
contacts and these paid off in new jobs.


(series to continue for a number of weeks)

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HEALTH AND ADVOCACY INFORMATION
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Persons who are Deaf, Deafblind and hard of hearing are
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accommodations in the health care setting so that all
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A new web site called http://www.healthbridges.info
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Each month the topics discussed will change.
      
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Hot DeafNews boring, but important!

Many older people become deaf; we all assume it is an
unfortunate part of the aging process - but could a
certain gene be the reason? Scientists at University
of Wisconsin is saying that a certain gene is the
culprit. It is called Bak. 

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The Deaf and the Law

If you are sitting in the back row and watching a court
session involving someone you know, do not flash the ILY
sign.

Someone did, and the angry judge ordered the person
arrested and declared the case a mistrial!

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DeafADA Issue of the Week:

Honoring the ADA regulations may be a matter of
employer attitude.

A deaf executive in one company lost his job because
the employer was afraid of high interpreter costs
(he was pushed into early retirement with cash
settlement). He never asked for interpreters for
anything - but the corporate officers panicked and
pushed him out.

..

The Captioning Blunder of the Week:

good mork (morning), the news is coming up now

....

What became of?

Paul Swadley

- past

an overachieving student at Lafayette, HS, Williamsburg, VA 
and at Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA

- present

first deaf president of the National Cued Speech Association; travels
extensively, giving Cued Speech workshops


mailto:barry@deafdigest.com with "past" and
"present" details


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News of the Week - Looking Back 10 Years Ago:

Richard Dahill has been rebuffed in his efforts to
become a police officer by the Boston Police Department
because of his hearing impairment. As a result his
attorneys are asking the state Supreme Judicial Court to
rule if Dahill is considered handicapped under state
law.

..

News of the Week - Looking Back 5 Years Ago:

   DeafDigest hopes that the two schools for the deaf in
Georgia - Georgia School for the Deaf and the Atlanta
Area Day School for the Deaf were not too seriously
impacted with less funds received to operate school
programs.
   This refers to former state School Superintendent Linda
Schrenko, herself not deaf, who has been indicted by a
federal grand jury for stealing over $600,000 in
federal education funds. Part of the funds were
embarked for computer services at both schools.


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Deaf Apocalypse of the Week:

A deaf teacher of a hearing classroom was not able
to get an interpreter for himself when communicating
with his students. He can get an interpreter, only when
one of his students is deaf!

The school told him he is not entitled to an interpreter
but that the deaf student is entitled to an interpreter!

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A Vocational Rehabilitation counselor's great news:

The new office that your staff re-located to, turns out to 
have many more restaurants nearby than the old one, and 
does include lunch buffets at less than five bucks per person

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A Lipreading Problem: What did that person say?

The deaf patient at the doctor's office thought
the doctor asked:

do you have diarrhea?

what the doctor actually said was:

do you have gonorrhea?


the deaf patient was smart enough to have the
word written down because her diarrhea response 
caused a funny look on the doctor's face, thus 
raising a red lipreading flag



if you have lipreading tales, please share these with
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position opening
ASL Teacher
Vermont Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Brattleboro, VT 

QUALIFICATIONS:
- degree in ASL or Deaf Studies preferred or equivalent experience

- native ASL User or fluency in ASL

- holds ASLTA certification or similar certification preferred

- knowledge of first and second language teaching methods

- knowledge of  Vista:  Signing Naturally Curriculum and other
appropriate materials


RESPONSIBILITIES:
- teach ASL to students in Deaf and public schools

- teach ASL to staff and community members

- teach aspects of Deaf Culture

- develop syllabus, quizzes and exams

- participate in ASL Teachers' Meetings

SALARY: competitive salary schedule commensurating with experience

TO APPLY, CONTACT:       
Kelly Therieau at : mailto:ktherieau@vcdhh.org

phone/tty: 802-258-9510  
fax: 802-258-9574

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position opening
Clinical Therapist
National Deaf Academy
Mt Dora, Florida

National Deaf Academy, a state of the art residential treatment 
facility serving Deaf children, adolescents and adults as well 
as hearing children/adolescents and adults with diagnosis of 
Autism and/or Mental Retardation in a  behavioral health setting, 
has an immediate opening for a Clinical Therapist. 

A Master's degree in counseling, social work and/or a related 
field is required. Must be licensed in Florida or license 
eligible. 

This position requires that the candidate have experience working 
with autistic and special needs populations. Some of our special 
needs residents are hearing with limited verbal repertoire. 
        
The candidate will be providing:
- Individual, family therapy (group therapy is a possibility)
- Develop programs for the residents (acquisition skills trainings)
- Fluent in American Sign Language required.

Competitive salary and excellent benefit package. 

Send resume to: 
Director of Human Resources, 
National Deaf Academy, 
19650 US Hwy 441, 
Mt. Dora, FL 32757

Email: mailto:btashlein@nda.com 

V: 352-735-9500  Fax 352-735-4939                

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(11/15/09 updated posting)

Job Announcements
Indiana School for the Deaf
Indianapolis, IN

The Indiana School for the Deaf currently has job openings/postings
for the following positions:

Job                        Posting #        Closing Date 
Educational Audiologist    565607       11/19/2009


(#) = number of job available for that position.

Applicants must submit an Indiana State Application via the Indiana
State Personnel website at http://www.in.gov/jobs  

If you have any questions please contact Carole Morgan in our Human
Resources Department via telephone (317/920-6340 v/tty) or E-Mail: 
mailto:cmorgan@isd.k12.in.us   Website:  http://www.deafhoosiers.com/

Mission Statement-The Indiana School for the Deaf Community promotes
academic and social excellence for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students
through a Bilingual/Bicultural environment. 

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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Seeking Applicants For
Assistant Director-Pre College Outreach
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

NTID, one of the eight colleges of RIT, is the first and largest 
technical college serving deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Nearly 
1,450 deaf and hard-of-hearing students from across the United States, 
as well as other countries, study and reside at RIT with 16,000 hearing 
students. The department of Admissions at NTID is seeking a Director.  

For a detailed job description please visit: RIT Career Zone at: 
https://mycareer.rit.edu 

and enter the IRC# or select National Technical Institute for the Deaf 
for College/Division. 

Job Description:
The Assistant Director for Outreach is responsible for providing 
coordination, leadership and support to these activities.  The Assistant 
Director works with the Director of Pre-College Outreach, and the Program 
Assistant for Outreach in carrying out these responsibilities.  The 
Assistant Director has primary responsibility for management of NTID's 
Explore Your Future Program (EYF), which serves 225-275 students annually

Detailed Description:
1. Lead the planning and management of NTID?s Explore Your Future 
Program which provides educational activities to 225-275 students 
annually.  This activity involves the supervision of 40+ professionals 
and 40+ student workers over a 4-6 week period each summer. 

2. Work collaboratively with faculty and staff leaders involved in 
planning and carrying out Outreach activities each year. 

3. Provide project leadership to targeted Pre-College Outreach activities 
as assigned. 

4. Work with the other colleges of RIT to plan for deaf and hard of 
hearing student involvement in their Pre-College Outreach activities as 
assigned.   

5. Work with the Outreach teams to facilitate the planning and 
coordination of activities designed to meet needs of target audiences
 
6. Work with Outreach teams to evaluate impact of Pre-College 
activities on enrollment pipeline. 

7. Independently plan and travel for the purpose of promoting NTID 
Pre-College Outreach Programs. 

8. Provide periodical performance and data reports as assigned

Job Requirements:
Bachelor degree in Education, Business, Human Service or related field 
required.  Master degree in Education, Business, Human Service or 
related field strongly preferred.

Experience:
- Experience in working with target Pre-College populations strongly 
preferred 
- 3-5 years related administrative experience

Skills:
1. Excellent interpersonal, supervisory, communication and written 
communication skills required. 

2. Proficiency in American Sign Language required. 
3. Strong organization and time management skills required. 

4. Highly flexible and able to work effectively in a team oriented 
and fast-paced environment 

5. Able to function effectively as team member in outcomes-oriented 
work 

6. Ability to make significant independent programmatic judgments and 
decisions as necessary. 
 

Additional Details:
Review of applicants will begin in December.

Rochester Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity/affirmative 
action employer.  All individuals with the ability to contribute in 
meaningful ways to the university?s continuing commitment to cultural 
diversity, pluralism, and individual differences are encouraged to make 
application. 

The hiring process for this position requires a criminal background check 
and/or motor vehicle records check.  Any verbal or written offer made is 
contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources
Salary commensurate with experience
This position is subject to available funding

Your application information and any relevant documentation such as resume 
and cover letter should be uploaded via this website 

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Regional Specialist
Ohlone College
Fremont, CA

Under general supervision of the Director of Gallaudet University 
Regional Center, to develop collaborative relationships with 
educational programs and professionals in deaf and hard of 
hearing related fields throughout the Western state region 
(Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, 
Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming), 
in keeping with the mission of the Regional Center. 

This position will require extensive travel, night and weekend 
work.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
The College reserves the right to continue or close the recruitment at 
any time.  Ohlone Classified Applications may be obtained by visiting 
our website at http://www.ohlonejobs.com  

Submit Applications to the Human Resources Office. The Human
Resources Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.  

Please Note:  Applications/resumes, etc. may be FAXED to (510) 659-6025 
or emailed to mailto:recruitment@ohlone.edu

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION GUIDELINES:
Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (deaf 
education, rehabilitation or related field preferred,) a Master's 
degree preferred.

Experience: Two years of work experience in deaf education, 
rehabilitation or related field.

For complete details please visit http://www.ohlonejobs.com

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position opening
Independent Living Advisor
Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc
Salisbury, Maryland

Full/Part Time

Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc. is a growing organization 
that promotes access to services and resources for residents of the
Eastern Shore of Maryland who are deaf or hard of hearing and 
provides opportunities for full participation in all aspects of
community life.

Responsibilities: Provide training in independent living skills, 
such as: teaching personal and household management, budgeting 
skills, TTY training, accessing and utilizing communication 
resources, medication administration and developing community 
relationships.

Requirements: Fluency in American Sign Language and written 
English, High School degree required. Demonstrates competency 
in independent living skills, Valid driver's license required 
and good driving record. Flexibility in working hours required.

Benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Pension, Life, 
Vacation, sick and personal leave, Healthy Lifestyle Benefit

To Apply: Submit a cover letter, resume and three letters of 
references to :          

Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc.
Human Resources Department
806 Snow Hill Road
Salisbury, Maryland 21804

or fax to 410-543-4874.

Position is open until filled

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Hot Deaf News during the week:

-  Dedication

DeafDigest dedicates this edition to Clifford C. Leach,
Greece, NY (in the Rochester area), who departed us
at the age of 106. Simply put, he was considered the
Pillar in the Deaf Community.

DeafDigest dedicates this edition to Larry Fleischer
whose untimely passing hit the Deaf Community real
hard. Larry wore many hats, all at the same time -
Deaf Culture, promoting ASL, Deaf Education, Deaf
Sports, Deaf Films, Deaf Issues consultant, and what
have you. The last time DeafDigest editor chatted
with Larry was at the Deaf Films Festival at
Tampa in 2004. A Californian, he flew to Florida
at the same time, not only just to attend the Film
Festival but to consult with a local law enforcement
agency regarding a deaf inmate that was in prison.
He rented a car, drove all the way from coast
to coast, meaning Florida's east coast to Florida's
west coast, just to attend the Festival. He stayed
at the Festival for few hours before driving back
to the East coast!

- Very Hot News

DeafDigest congratulates Southwest Collegiate Institute
for the Deaf (SWCID) on its 30th anniversary and on
the dedication of its' technical training center.
It seemed only like yesterday that the late Doug
Burke, the SWCID founder, visited the home office
of TDI, Inc, where DeafDigest editor served, at that
time, as the Executive Director. Burke shared his
goals, details, vision and his plans for an all-deaf
vocationally oriented junior college. He had to jump
through many different political hoops before SWCID
became a reality.

The Gallaudet football team clinched a winning season,
with a 6-4 record by defeating SUNY-Maritime 16-13
on a winning touchdown in the last minute of the game.
Not only it made amends for the 27-0 loss last season
to the same team, but it knocked them out of the
league championship game! And with a beautiful
6-4 winning record as compared to last season's
record of 2-8. Over 3,200 fans in New York City watched
this epic battle. While the regular season is over,
Gallaudet is awaiting word to see if they will be
invited to play in the Eastern College Athletic
Conference Division III Bowl Championship game. Have
to hold breaths until November 15th to find out if
the invite has been extended Gallaudet to play in
the November 21st game.

..

- Sunday November 1st 

Much furor has raged over the Big 4 Banks continuing
to refuse relay calls that there is talk of legal
action. These Big 4 Banks are Bank of America,
JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup and Wells Fargo. Let us
throw two more banks into the mix - CapitolOne Bank
and Wachovia.

- Monday November 2nd

Much anger by the national Deaf-Blind community have
been directed at Abigail Breslin, only 13 years old
and neither deaf nor blind for her casting of the
Helen Keller role in the upcoming Broadway production
of "The Miracle Worker."

- Tuesday November 3rd

A serious issue has surfaced with deaf children attending
47 School for the Deaf in New York. They cannot ride on
school buses because the City Board of Education requires
Individualized Education Plans for these children. The
irate parents have been bombarding the City Board of
Education with their complaints.

- Wednesday November 4th

Evan Smith, not deaf, has involved Oregon School for
the Deaf in his unusual athletic forays. He plays
for the deaf school football team in the fall,
plays for a different hearing school in basketball, and
a third hearing school for track and field!

(Thursday-Saturday Hot Deaf News will be in the Gold edition)

..

Deaf Miscellaneous stuff:

Regarding the Fort Hood tragedy, we have read about the
civilian police officer Kimberly Munley who shot the killer
to stop the carnage. What about it? She was an interpreter
for the deaf years ago in North Carolina before she moved
to Texas to become a police officer.

..

The-First-Of-Its-Kind-Camp

The camp is designed for only forty-eight high school aged deaf
and hard of hearing youths of all ethnic/racial backgrounds

African-American, Latino, Asian, and (Native) American Indian,
bi-racial, multi-racial

Sponsored by National Deaf People of Color Council

June 13-27, 2010
Camp Taloali, in Stayton, Oregon

to see the flyer, click on:
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for more information and camper application form, click on:
http://deafdigest.com/uploads/dyccinformation1.pdf

to apply as a staff member:
http://deafdigest.com/uploads/dyccstaffapplication1.pdf
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to apply as a camp worker:
http://deafdigest.com/uploads/dyccworkopportunities.pdf

For more information, contact: mailto:dycc2010@gmail.com
or http://www.deafpeopleofcolor.org and http://www.dycc.org

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NEVER HEARD OF GALLAUDET OR NTID!
   We have many deaf students that attend hearing
colleges in Washington, DC, but never heard of
Gallaudet!
   We also have many deaf students that attend
hearing colleges in Rochester, NY, but never heard
of RIT/NTID!
   Why? Always a mystery

- for ASL News version, please click on:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/neverheard/

(for your convenience, video links are posted on top
of each DeafDigest edition)

NO HEARING AID ON AN AIRPLANE TRIP
   A deaf man, in South Africa, went on an airplane.
He was told by the airplane captain that he must
take off his hearing aid. If he refused, he would
be arrested.
   The airplane captain thought the hearing aid
was an illegal electronic device used for
spying.
   The deaf man had to explain that he is deaf and
needed a hearing aid to help him hear better. The
captain then gave permission!
   Very scary!

- for ASL News version, please click on:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/southafrica/

(for your convenience, video links are posted on top
of each DeafDigest edition)

FARIBAULT'S DEAF HOTEL
   Last week's DeafDigest mentioned GrandStay Residential
Suites, a hotel in Faribault, Minnesota, the town where
the school for the deaf is located.
   That hotel claimed to be the first in the nation
to have every room installed with flashing strobe
lights.
   Said a staff member at the school:

We've had deaf groups use the hotel, and everyone
loved this facility

A NEWSPAPER BLOOPER
   DeafDigest editor could not believe his eyes
when he read a newspaper story, off a web site.
   The story said:

he was born profoundly deaf in both eyes

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A DEAF MAN IN CUSTOMER SERVICE
   Dan Syrcher, Buffalo, NY, is deaf and works in
Customer Service at the Buffalo International Airport.
   From time to time foreign passengers, who cannot
speak English, come to him with "that look" on
their faces, needing help.
   Dan explained:

The first thing I do is "sign" to them as if I'm opening
my ticket jacket that contains the boarding pass and tickets
and other paperwork and that I want to read it. Most everyone
understand that pretty quick and they hand over the paperwork
which then I read to give me a clue of what they are in need
of. I'm pretty successful at it. If it ends up that I can't
help them, I'll take them to the specific airline that they
come in on or going out on and let the airline take care of
it from there.

WHAT DID NETFLIX SAY?
   We are all complaining that Netflix is caption-unfriendly?
A DeafDigest subscriber wrote a letter to Netflix.
   Netflix responded and their comment was:

The technologies we use for streaming do not yet adequately
support closed captions. We are working on delivering
closed captions or optional subtitles in a future technology
update, which we hope to deliver to Silverlight clients
sometime in 2010.

   He has switched to Hulu and is happy with it.

DEAF ISSUES

(short series; based on comments by educators
and deaf service professionals)

What we need is guidelines from the government sectors
that require school districts to hire counselors
that specialize in Deaf Education

(series to continue until it runs out)

WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE?

being challenged by the coordinator of the event,
which booked the services of the interpreter:

why are you here?

if you have these "hate" or "horror" stories, please
mailto:barry@deafdigest.com

COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR - continuing series

In addition to competing in the National Court Reporters
Association' annual speed contest at speeds up to 280
words per minute, court reporters, CART providers, and
captioners have competed at even higher speeds. 

In 2004, Mark Kislingbury, a court reporter and broadcast
captioner from Houston, Texas, set a Guinness World Record
when he successfully transcribed dictation at 360 words per
minute with over 97% accuracy.

Over the years, Mark studied how many strokes per second
he was able to achieve.  He found that by trying to shorten
how many strokes he wrote per word and by writing more
strokes per second, he was able to write faster than anyone
else. 

When he set the world record at 360 words per minute, he did
it by averaging .8 strokes per word and 4.8 strokes per second

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A DEAF SCIENTIST FUNCTIONING IN ALL-HEARING ENVIRONMENT

I have never met a deaf person in my line of work, and
I've been in that field for many years

(series to continue for a number of weeks)

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Persons who are Deaf, Deafblind and hard of hearing are
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behavioral health care system.  In many  cases, the patient
as well as the health care provider who may provide service
to them, is unaware of laws that mandate the provision of
accommodations in the health care setting so that all
persons have equal access to health related information.

A new web site called http://www.healthbridges.info
was created by people who are Deaf, DeafBlind and hard
of hearing.  

Each month the topics discussed will change.

Please visit the site and let us know about topics that you
want to learn more about.

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Hot DeafNews boring, but important!

Terry Waters, a resident of Staunton, Virginia,
was one of the best wrestling coaches in the
state, leading his Fort Defiance HS teams to 13
state championship matches. For his efforts, he
was fired - and he filed a lawsuit this week, on
basis of racial discrimination, as he is
African-American. 

What about it?

He is deaf. 

..

The Deaf and the Law

In Mexico, the notary public officers may give exceptions
to its rules and regulations if the person, needing
papers to be notarized, is deaf. Those not deaf, need to
comply with the rules and regulations. 

..

DeafADA Issue of the Week:

While we've had ADA since the nineties, it constantly
evolves.

Under the old ADA, the employee's medical condition is
being pointed out; if the employee is deaf, it is
pointed out

Under the new ADA, the employer accommodates the employee's
disability in a minimally acceptable way

..

The Captioning Blunder of the Week:

there is a jury (injury) on the football field

....

What became of?

Tim McCarty

- past

nationally acclaimed teacher of Drama at Model Secondary
School for the Deaf

- present

president and founder, Quest, Lanham, Maryland

mailto:barry@deafdigest.com with "past" and
"present" details

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News of the Week - Looking Back 10 Years Ago:

   Walter Payton, a NFL great has departed us. What many
of us didn't know was that he once contemplated a career
as a teacher of the deaf, even to the point of taking
master's degree courses in Education of the Deaf!

..

News of the Week - Looking Back 5 Years Ago:

   An issue was raised at one state-level TTY relay service
board meeting - that the Video Relay Service, already
wildly popular in the deaf community, is bypassing the
senior citizens.
   Why?

   Because these deafened senior citizens do not know
sign language.
   According to one activist, the ADA regulations need
to be adhered to as far as communication accommodations
are concerned - and what if a non-signing deafened
senior citizen wants a VRS?

....

Deaf Apocalypse of the Week:

The NIMBY attitude can be real ugly.
NIMBY stands for Not In My Backyard, and it
has already impacted on several agencies
serving the deaf that want to expand their
headquarters.

These people forget one thing - these agencies
would be there to serve them if and when they
lose their hearing because of old age!

..

A Vocational Rehabilitation counselor's great news:

A new holiday has been declared in the state, allowing
you to take more vacation time off.

..

A Lipreading Problem: What did that person say?

said a DeafDigest subscriber:

I thought my co-worker had said--
Did you see the pie she had embroidered?

But what she actually said was--
Did you see the bag she had embroidered?

can be frustrating when you think a person
said something that makes completely no sense
only to realize you lipread it wrong!

if you have lipreading tales, please share these with
mailto:barry@deafdigest.com

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(11/8/09 updated posting)

Job Announcements
Indiana School for the Deaf
Indianapolis, IN

The Indiana School for the Deaf currently has job openings/postings
for the following positions:

Job                        Posting #        Closing Date
Sub Teacher (4)            565754       11/12/2009
Educational Audiologist    565607       11/19/2009

(#) = number of job available for that position.

Applicants must submit an Indiana State Application via the Indiana
State Personnel website at http://www.in.gov/jobs  

If you have any questions please contact Carole Morgan in our Human
Resources Department via telephone (317/920-6340 v/tty) or E-Mail:
mailto:cmorgan@isd.k12.in.us   Website:  http://www.deafhoosiers.com/

Mission Statement-The Indiana School for the Deaf Community promotes
academic and social excellence for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students
through a Bilingual/Bicultural environment. 

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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Seeking Applicants For
Assistant Director-Pre College Outreach
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

NTID, one of the eight colleges of RIT, is the first and largest
technical college serving deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Nearly
1,450 deaf and hard-of-hearing students from across the United States,
as well as other countries, study and reside at RIT with 16,000 hearing
students. The department of Admissions at NTID is seeking a Director.  

For a detailed job description please visit: RIT Career Zone at:
https://mycareer.rit.edu 

and enter the IRC# or select National Technical Institute for the Deaf
for College/Division. 

Job Description:
The Assistant Director for Outreach is responsible for providing
coordination, leadership and support to these activities.  The Assistant
Director works with the Director of Pre-College Outreach, and the Program
Assistant for Outreach in carrying out these responsibilities.  The
Assistant Director has primary responsibility for management of NTID's
Explore Your Future Program (EYF), which serves 225-275 students annually

Detailed Description:
1. Lead the planning and management of NTID?s Explore Your Future
Program which provides educational activities to 225-275 students
annually.  This activity involves the supervision of 40+ professionals
and 40+ student workers over a 4-6 week period each summer. 

2. Work collaboratively with faculty and staff leaders involved in
planning and carrying out Outreach activities each year. 

3. Provide project leadership to targeted Pre-College Outreach activities
as assigned. 

4. Work with the other colleges of RIT to plan for deaf and hard of
hearing student involvement in their Pre-College Outreach activities as
assigned.   

5. Work with the Outreach teams to facilitate the planning and
coordination of activities designed to meet needs of target audiences

6. Work with Outreach teams to evaluate impact of Pre-College
activities on enrollment pipeline. 

7. Independently plan and travel for the purpose of promoting NTID
Pre-College Outreach Programs. 

8. Provide periodical performance and data reports as assigned

Job Requirements:
Bachelor degree in Education, Business, Human Service or related field
required.  Master degree in Education, Business, Human Service or
related field strongly preferred.

Experience:
- Experience in working with target Pre-College populations strongly
preferred
- 3-5 years related administrative experience

Skills:
1. Excellent interpersonal, supervisory, communication and written
communication skills required. 

2. Proficiency in American Sign Language required.
3. Strong organization and time management skills required. 

4. Highly flexible and able to work effectively in a team oriented
and fast-paced environment 

5. Able to function effectively as team member in outcomes-oriented
work 

6. Ability to make significant independent programmatic judgments and
decisions as necessary. 

Additional Details:
Review of applicants will begin in December.

Rochester Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity/affirmative
action employer.  All individuals with the ability to contribute in
meaningful ways to the university?s continuing commitment to cultural
diversity, pluralism, and individual differences are encouraged to make
application. 

The hiring process for this position requires a criminal background check
and/or motor vehicle records check.  Any verbal or written offer made is
contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources
Salary commensurate with experience
This position is subject to available funding

Your application information and any relevant documentation such as resume
and cover letter should be uploaded via this website 

http://mycareer.rit.edu KEYWORD SEARCH:IRC34613 in order to be considered
for this position

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Regional Specialist
Ohlone College
Fremont, CA

Under general supervision of the Director of Gallaudet University
Regional Center, to develop collaborative relationships with
educational programs and professionals in deaf and hard of
hearing related fields throughout the Western state region
(Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana,
Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming),
in keeping with the mission of the Regional Center. 

This position will require extensive travel, night and weekend
work.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
The College reserves the right to continue or close the recruitment at
any time.  Ohlone Classified Applications may be obtained by visiting
our website at http://www.ohlonejobs.com  

Submit Applications to the Human Resources Office. The Human
Resources Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.  

Please Note:  Applications/resumes, etc. may be FAXED to (510) 659-6025
or emailed to mailto:recruitment@ohlone.edu

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION GUIDELINES:
Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (deaf
education, rehabilitation or related field preferred,) a Master's
degree preferred.

Experience: Two years of work experience in deaf education,
rehabilitation or related field.

For complete details please visit http://www.ohlonejobs.com

EOE

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position opening
Deaf Services Children's Case Manager
Community Counseling Center
Westbrook, ME (Portland metropolitan area)

Community Counseling Center, a leading nonprofit provider of family
services and behavioral health, is seeking a Case Manager for Deaf
Services Children's Case Management. 

The Case Manager will work with children, adolescents and their
families in accordance with agency, community, and program needs in
the Deaf Services Children's Case Management program. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing,
implementing, and monitoring service plans that are tailored to
individual client needs, as well as support increased client and
family functioning, and ensure that each client receives services
that are sensitive to his/her cultural needs.  

The successful candidate will support comprehensive and ongoing
coordination of services received from various providers and ensure
effective communication and appropriate service delivery. In addition,
our case managers advocate for and support clients to ensure access
to community services. 

The Case Manager will effectively utilize the Agency's electronic
consumer software system. 

With roots dating back to 1874, CCC is one of Maine's oldest and most
comprehensive private, nonprofit family service agencies, making a
difference in the lives of more than 6,000 individuals and families
each year.  In addition to providing high quality family, individual
and group therapies to help children, adults and senior citizens from
all incomes and backgrounds, CCC offers a diverse array of programs.

CCC is a member of the Alliance for Children and Families, the
National Council for Community Behavioral Health, and is a United Way
Partner Agency.  The agency is accredited by the National Council on
Accreditation.

The qualified candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Social Work
or a closely related field and a minimum of 1 year experience in
either psychology, behavioral health, social work, special education,
counseling, rehabilitation, or related field.  

Candidate must be fluent in American Sign Language.

If interested, please apply by Friday November 13, 2009.

Please submit letter of interest and resume to:

Kimberly Lefebvre
Employment Specialist
Maine Mental Health Partners
123 Andover Road
Westbrook, ME  04092

mailto:recruitment@memhp.org

Fax:  207-761-2388

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position opening
Instructor in Interpreter Preparation - American Sign Language/English
Northwestern CT Community College

Winsted, CT
10 Months, Tenure-Track Position
SEARCH EXTENDED
(IPP01)

Starting Date: August 25, 2010

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The ideal faculty candidate holds a Master's degree in Interpreting
for the Deaf, ASL, or related field. College teaching experience and
NIC/RID certification are preferred. Evidence of understanding
learning styles, curriculum development, overall computer literacy,
and awareness of pedagogical practices and trends that have an impact
on interpreter preparation also are preferred.  A demonstrated
understanding of the mission of the comprehensive community
college and its diverse student population is essential.

Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications as stated
are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and
experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this
position and by providing appropriate references. Exceptions to the
degree requirements may be made for compelling reasons.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direction of the Academic Division Director
responsibilities include: teaching a range of interpreting and
lower level ASL courses, using various delivery systems, from
lecture to hybrid/online; evaluating student learning;
providing academic advising; assessing and revising individual and
program syllabi, materials, and instructional methods periodically;
plus outreach and recruitment for the program.

Other responsibilities include maintaining currency in teaching
techniques, participation in departmental and college-wide
committees, and campus service.

MINIMUM SALARY:
$46,316 approximate annual, plus excellent medical insurance,
retirement and related fringe benefits.

TO APPLY TO NCCC, PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:
(Only complete application packages will be accepted for
consideration)

- Letter of Intent
- Resume

- Typed Employment Application (available at
http://www.nwcc.commnet.edu/humanresources/fulltime.htm )

- Unofficial Transcripts from each Degree-Granting Institution

- Three letters of recommendation relevant to this particular
position to:

You may email your application package to:
mailto:NW-HumanResources@nwcc.commnet.edu

Or mail to:
Fran Almeida Pistilli
Director of Human Resources
Northwestern CT Community College
Park Place East,
Winsted, CT 06098 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Application materials must be RECEIVED on or before November
20, 2009

NCCC is an EEO/AA employer, M/F. Protected group members are
strongly encouraged to apply.

Visit our website at http://www.nwcc.commnet.edu

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position opening
Independent Living Advisor
Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc
Salisbury, Maryland

Full/Part Time

Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc. is a growing organization
that promotes access to services and resources for residents of the
Eastern Shore of Maryland who are deaf or hard of hearing and
provides opportunities for full participation in all aspects of
community life.

Responsibilities: Provide training in independent living skills,
such as: teaching personal and household management, budgeting
skills, TTY training, accessing and utilizing communication
resources, medication administration and developing community
relationships.

Requirements: Fluency in American Sign Language and written
English, High School degree required. Demonstrates competency
in independent living skills, Valid driver's license required
and good driving record. Flexibility in working hours required.

Benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Pension, Life,
Vacation, sick and personal leave, Healthy Lifestyle Benefit

To Apply: Submit a cover letter, resume and three letters of
references to :          

Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc.
Human Resources Department
806 Snow Hill Road
Salisbury, Maryland 21804

or fax to 410-543-4874.

Position is open until filled

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Hot Deaf News during the week:

- Very Hot News

Gallaudet defeats Anna Maria College 56-7 today in a
football game and is now 5-4 for the season; Gallaudet
was 2-8 last season and so, this season is a huge
improvement. One game is remaining and it is with
SUNY-Maritime next week.

..

Jacqui Smith, not deaf, is the Member of Parliament in
Great Britain. She invited a group of deaf constituents
to a tour of the Parliament, and was told no interpreters
were available nor were loops fully installed throughout
the touring area. She made a considerable stink about
it, which hit the newspapers.

- Sunday October 25th 

A new hotel in Faribault, Minnesota is GrandStay Residential
Suites. Faribault is where Minnesota State Academy for the
Deaf is located. And this hotel, part of the GrandStay Hospitality
chain, has installed flashing strobe lights in all of its
rooms, claiming to be the first one in the nation to have
this feature. While DeafDigest is not sure of this claim,
it is an important feature because big events at the school
attracts overnight visitors.

- Monday October 26th

Microsoft, so concerned about the content of the upcoming
variety show by "Family Guy" creator Seth MacFarlane,
backed out of its promise to be the program sponsor.
One of the reasons for the pull out was jokes, in poor
taste, that mocked the deaf and of deafness.

- Tuesday October 27th

Cambodia, after years of neglecting the educational
needs of the deaf, is playing catch up with
establishment of classes for deaf children. It
was written up in a newspaper story

- Wednesday October 28th

What are the needs of the deaf residents of North
Dakota? This is what a special team of parents,
legislators, community leaders and deaf school
alumni is trying to find out. A series of meetings
will take place across the state. A newspaper story
made an announcement about these plans.

(Thursday-Saturday Hot Deaf News will be in the Gold edition)

..

Deaf Miscellaneous stuff:

There is a Bay Bridge crisis in the San Francisco Bay
area. A deaf person watching a program on Channel
5 would know about that emergency immediately after
the bridge was closed. Those watching other TV programs
may not have known about it immediately. 

..

The-First-Of-Its-Kind-Camp

The camp is designed for only forty-eight high school aged deaf
and hard of hearing youths of all ethnic/racial backgrounds

African-American, Latino, Asian, and (Native) American Indian,
bi-racial, multi-racial

Sponsored by National Deaf People of Color Council

June 13-27, 2010
Camp Taloali, in Stayton, Oregon

to see the flyer, click on:
http://deafdigest.com/uploads/dyccflyer.pdf

for more information and camper application form, click on:
http://deafdigest.com/uploads/dyccinformation1.pdf

to apply as a staff member:
http://deafdigest.com/uploads/dyccstaffapplication1.pdf
http://deafdigest.com/uploads/dyccstaffapplication2.pdf

to apply as a camp worker:
http://deafdigest.com/uploads/dyccworkopportunities.pdf

For more information, contact: mailto:dycc2010@gmail.com
or http://www.deafpeopleofcolor.org and http://www.dycc.org

..

Deaf Group Home

at La Familia, near Albuquerque, NM
Deaf Group Home

at La Familia, near Albuquerque, NM

for Deaf Youth

- education support services
- clinical services
- job skills training
- employment support
- life skills training
- school to work transition planning
- community involvement
- recreational outings & entertainment

for more information, email mailto:asl@nm.net

or click on:

http://www.deafdigest.com/lafamilia.doc

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A WARNING FOR DEAF TOURISTS
   Many deaf people love to travel anywhere in
the world.
   And there is a warning. Some restaurants do not
have a menu. DeafDigest editor went to some
restaurants in Rome, Italy that did not have a menu.
   Without a menu, communications could be difficult
between the hearing waiter and the deaf tourist.
   Just to be play it safe, make sure the restaurant
has a menu before you go inside and sit down.

- for ASL News version, please click on:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/video-travelmenu/

(for your convenience, video links are posted on top
of each DeafDigest edition)

ASL-SIGNING
   If a deaf person signs very fast, is it ASL-
signing?  Yes, it is.
   But if a deaf person signs so slow; so slow that
it is easy to put you to sleep, is it ASL?
   Good question?

- for ASL News version, please click on:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/video-aslsigning/

(for your convenience, video links are posted on top
of each DeafDigest edition)

DEAF CULTURE CLASS AT MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY
   Marymount University is a fast growing university in
Northern Virginia. For the first time, ASL 101 class
was offered on the campus and 22 students signed up for it.
   A group of deaf individuals, DeafDigest editor, included,
was invited to give a talk on Deaf Culture this week.
   Because Marymount belongs to the same athletic conference
with Gallaudet, DeafDigest editor was curious.
   He asked the class how many of them participate in
sports? Approximately six students raised their hands.
   DeafDigest editor then asked how do they feel playing
against Gallaudet, which consists of deaf students.
   They said it was no big deal - they just want to
win, no matter if the opponents were hearing or deaf.

COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS FROM MARYMOUNT STUDENTS
   During the class (above) some students volunteered with
their comments and questions:

- I am a waitress and I've served on deaf patrons; they
always point to the food on the menu

- this class is a refresher of the ASL class I took in
high school that I've forgotten a bit on signs

- how do the deaf people wake up in the morning?

- I have a family member that is deaf, but I never really
got to know that person

- what is the difference between ASL and SEE?

   It was a fun experience for everyone in the
classroom.

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DEAF PERFORMERS IN SOAP OPERAS
   Last week's DeafDigest mentioned deaf performers in past
Soap Opera episodes.
   Here's some more:

- a deaf child in "All My Children" with much arguing over
to have a CI or not to have a CI

- a young deaf boy in "Days of Our Lives" way back in the 1980's

-  a deaf boy in "One Day to Live" and parents learned signs
to communicate with him

A VIDEO GAME WITH AUDIO
   There is a video game called "Cover Orange."
During the game, the orange greets the hearing
person with "hi" and if the orange falls off
the map, it says "bye".
   A deaf person playing the game would not know
these two words.
   Is it important? A hearing gamer said no!
Still, is there a continuing reason why the
games are not captioned?

DEAF ISSUES

(short series; based on comments by educators
and deaf service professionals)

the numbers of deaf children with classroom issues
are much higher than their hearing counterparts.
And since many families do not know sign language,
these deaf children keep their troubles bottled
up inside them!

(series to continue until it runs out)

WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE?

being challenged by the coordinator of the event,
which booked the services of the interpreter:

who are you?

if you have these "hate" or "horror" stories, please
mailto:barry@deafdigest.com

COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR - continuing series

Another question that people often ask me when they see me
with the steno machine is how fast someone can write
with "one of those machines." 

Most captioners and CART providers start off as court
reporters, and so they have passed the same tests that
court reporters take in court reporting school. 

In many states, court reporters must pass a test at 225
words per minute in order to be certified.  In order to
achieve the Registered Professional Reporter certification
offered by the National Court Reporters Association
(NCRA), a court reporter or captioner must pass tests at
speeds up to 225 words per minute.  

To obtain the Registered Merit Reporter certification,
one must pass tests at speeds up to 260 words per minute.

At the NCRA annual convention, there is a speed contest
where contestants compete at speeds up to 280 words per
minute.

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A DEAF SCIENTIST FUNCTIONING IN ALL-HEARING ENVIRONMENT

the job that I do pays very well, but there is a downside -
that layoffs are quick when economy is bad. This is why
I'm always relocating to wherever the job is.

(series to continue for a number of weeks)

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FOR PERSON WHO ARE DEAF, DEAF-BLIND, AND HARD OF HEARING:

Persons who are Deaf, Deafblind and hard of hearing are
grossly underserved by both the physical health and the
behavioral health care system.  In many  cases, the patient
as well as the health care provider who may provide service
to them, is unaware of laws that mandate the provision of
accommodations in the health care setting so that all
persons have equal access to health related information.

A new web site called http://www.healthbridges.info
was created by people who are Deaf, DeafBlind and hard
of hearing.  

Each month the topics discussed will change.

Please visit the site and let us know about topics that you
want to learn more about.

http://www.healthbridges.info

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Hot DeafNews boring, but important!

A survey was taken of deaf patients in Great Britain,
and the findings were that:

- appointments were missed when deaf patients could not
catch their names being called out in the waiting rooms

- lack of interpreters have resulted in continuing
illnesses, confusion over medications or full information
being withheld from the doctors

- doctors, nurses and medical technicians do not face
the deaf patients when dealing with them

..

The Deaf and the Law

If you are deaf and work for the federal government,
and you are asked to travel, as part of your
job, are you entitled to interpreters, assistive
devices, etc?

Yes. The government calls it:

Federal travel of an employee with special needs

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DeafADA Issue of the Week:

Q. If a deaf person, not affiliated with a company or an agency,
attends a workshop, is he entitled to an interpreter?

A. Hard to say; very complicated issue, according to an attorney
that specializes in disability-related needs

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The Captioning Blunder of the Week:

ESPN fired Steve flfrs (Phillips) last night

....

What became of?

Ron Symansky

- past
quiet but very hard working offensive tackle with the
Gallaudet football team, early eighties

- present
associate professor, Johnson County Community College
in Kansas, interpretive training program & also
teaches ASL classes

mailto:barry@deafdigest.com with "past" and
"present" details

..

News of the Week - Looking Back 10 Years Ago:

   Number of Deaf DNAs? The October 1999 issue of the
National Geographic magazine has come up with 15 deaf
genes as the latest count. Still researching are 85
more suspected deaf genes.

..

News of the Week - Looking Back 5 Years Ago:

   What is the cost of placing a quarter page ad in the
Washington Post? Do not know the exact costs but it is
not cheap.
   DHHIG, NAD, American Association of People with
Disabilities and the SHHH jointly placed an ad
in the October 29th edition of the Post. They call it
a collaborated ad.
   The ad was not about the Presidential Election
candidates but about hiring more deaf and hard of
hearing in the federal government.
   Timing is interesting because DeafDigest mentioned
in a recent edition that hiring of the disabled,
and the deaf, in federal government has declined for
the past decade.

....

Deaf Apocalypse of the Week:

Is age helping Evelyn Glennie, the world's best
percussionist, change her attitude?

In the past she would not learn sign language.
Also, in the past, she did not want to be identified
as the Deaf Percussionist, but as the Percussionist.

Nowadays, at the ripe old age of 40 something, she is
learning signs for the the first time in her life!

..

A Vocational Rehabilitation counselor's great news:

Two of your customers are siblings and have the same initials.
You send paperwork for one of them to sign for an alarm clock
before you pay...you send it to the wrong sibling who, by the
way, delivers the form to the correct sibling so that the
clock seller can be paid.

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A Lipreading Problem: What did that person say?

   A deaf employee in a dairy plant that milks cows,
misunderstood the foreman.
   He thought the foreman said hand; he actually said
pan.
   As a result, the deaf employee pulled the wrong
switch, thus contaminating the milk!

very scary; the deaf employee would have been fired,
but the foreman realized the error of lipreading ways
and kept him on the payroll.

if you have lipreading tales, please share these with
mailto:barry@deafdigest.com

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(11/1/09 updated posting)

Job Announcements
Indiana School for the Deaf
Indianapolis, IN

The Indiana School for the Deaf currently has job openings/postings
for the following positions:

Job                        Posting #        Closing Date
Spoken English Specialist  565495       11/04/2009
Residential Advisor           565718       11/03/2009
Sub Teacher (4)            565754       11/12/2009            

(#) = number of job available for that position.

Applicants must submit an Indiana State Application via the Indiana
State Personnel website at http://www.in.gov/jobs  

If you have any questions please contact Carole Morgan in our Human
Resources Department via telephone (317/920-6340 v/tty) or E-Mail:
mailto:cmorgan@isd.k12.in.us   Website:  http://www.deafhoosiers.com/

Mission Statement-The Indiana School for the Deaf Community promotes
academic and social excellence for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students
through a Bilingual/Bicultural environment. 

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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Regional Specialist
Ohlone College
Fremont, CA

Under general supervision of the Director of Gallaudet University
Regional Center, to develop collaborative relationships with
educational programs and professionals in deaf and hard of
hearing related fields throughout the Western state region
(Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana,
Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming),
in keeping with the mission of the Regional Center. 

This position will require extensive travel, night and weekend
work.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Applications must be submitted to the Human Resources Office by 4:00 pm
by Friday, November 6, 2009.  

The College reserves the right to continue or close the recruitment at
any time.  Ohlone Classified Applications may be obtained by visiting
our website at http://www.ohlonejobs.com  

Submit Applications to the Human Resources Office. The Human
Resources Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.  

Please Note:  Applications/resumes, etc. may be FAXED to (510) 659-6025
or emailed to mailto:recruitment@ohlone.edu

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION GUIDELINES:
Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (deaf
education, rehabilitation or related field preferred,) a Master's
degree preferred.

Experience: Two years of work experience in deaf education,
rehabilitation or related field.

For complete details please visit http://www.ohlonejobs.com

EOE

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position opening
Deaf Services Children's Case Manager
Community Counseling Center
Westbrook, ME (Portland metropolitan area)

Community Counseling Center, a leading nonprofit provider of family
services and behavioral health, is seeking a Case Manager for Deaf
Services Children's Case Management. 

The Case Manager will work with children, adolescents and their
families in accordance with agency, community, and program needs in
the Deaf Services Children's Case Management program. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing,
implementing, and monitoring service plans that are tailored to
individual client needs, as well as support increased client and
family functioning, and ensure that each client receives services
that are sensitive to his/her cultural needs.  

The successful candidate will support comprehensive and ongoing
coordination of services received from various providers and ensure
effective communication and appropriate service delivery. In addition,
our case managers advocate for and support clients to ensure access
to community services. 

The Case Manager will effectively utilize the Agency's electronic
consumer software system. 

With roots dating back to 1874, CCC is one of Maine's oldest and most
comprehensive private, nonprofit family service agencies, making a
difference in the lives of more than 6,000 individuals and families
each year.  In addition to providing high quality family, individual
and group therapies to help children, adults and senior citizens from
all incomes and backgrounds, CCC offers a diverse array of programs.

CCC is a member of the Alliance for Children and Families, the
National Council for Community Behavioral Health, and is a United Way
Partner Agency.  The agency is accredited by the National Council on
Accreditation.

The qualified candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Social Work
or a closely related field and a minimum of 1 year experience in
either psychology, behavioral health, social work, special education,
counseling, rehabilitation, or related field.  

Candidate must be fluent in American Sign Language.

If interested, please apply by Friday November 13, 2009.

Please submit letter of interest and resume to:

Kimberly Lefebvre
Employment Specialist
Maine Mental Health Partners
123 Andover Road
Westbrook, ME  04092

mailto:recruitment@memhp.org

Fax:  207-761-2388

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announcing an opening
Transition Assistant
American School for the Deaf
West Hartford, CT

Part-Time, 25 hr/wk

SCOPE OF DUTIES:
Under the supervision of the Coordinator of Student Transition
Services (STS) for the Career Academy and Transition
Services (CATS) Program, this High School position assists in
a variety of duties related to building students' work
experience in order to exit the school system and enter
adult life.         

PRIMARY DUTIES:
(a) Supervises students in the Student Work Group during the school
day and in the Student Employment Program from 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm,
Monday through Thursday.

(b) Receives work assignments from STS Coordinator, reviews
assignments, plans work accordingly, organizes, maintains and cares
for tools and supplies needed to carry out the work assignment.
Collaborates with Plant Operations, Custodial and Residential
Life staff.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
High School diploma or equivalent certificate.  Preference given
to those with college related course work.  Good judgment,
flexibility and dependability.   Excellent American Sign
Language skills.   Some knowledge of career and vocational
training.

HOW TO APPLY:
Visit our website, http://www.asd-1817.org to download an
application and review the entire job description.   All
resumes and letters of application may be submitted to:   

Human Resources
American School for the Deaf
139 North Main Street
West Hartford, CT  06107-1269

FAX (860) 570-1832

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open positions
The Learning Center for the Deaf
Framingham, Massachusetts

The Learning Center for the Deaf in Framingham, Massachusetts is
growing and seeking qualified applicants for the following
positions:

- Middle School Supervising Teacher
- Educational Audiologist
- Classroom Aides
- ASL Specialist
- Residential Counselor - Girls Dorm
- Child Care Workers - Walden School
- Wraparound Family Partner - Walden School
- Educational Director - Walden School
- Preschool Special Needs Teacher of the Deaf - Randolph Campus

For more information about these positions and how to apply please go
to our web site at http://www.tlcdeaf.org or send resume, cover letter
and 3 written letters of recommendations/references to:

Judi Broderick
The Learning Center for the Deaf
Personnel Office
848 Central Street
Framingham, MA 01701

mailto:judi_broderick@tlcdeaf.org

The Learning Center for the Deaf's mission is to ensure that deaf
and hard of hearing students achieve their full potential in an
educational environment where language and communication are keys
to building competence, character and community.

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position opening
Instructor in Interpreter Preparation - American Sign Language/English
Northwestern CT Community College

Winsted, CT
10 Months, Tenure-Track Position
SEARCH EXTENDED
(IPP01)

Starting Date: August 25, 2010

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The ideal faculty candidate holds a Master's degree in Interpreting
for the Deaf, ASL, or related field. College teaching experience and
NIC/RID certification are preferred. Evidence of understanding
learning styles, curriculum development, overall computer literacy,
and awareness of pedagogical practices and trends that have an impact
on interpreter preparation also are preferred.  A demonstrated
understanding of the mission of the comprehensive community
college and its diverse student population is essential.

Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications as stated
are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and
experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this
position and by providing appropriate references. Exceptions to the
degree requirements may be made for compelling reasons.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direction of the Academic Division Director
responsibilities include: teaching a range of interpreting and
lower level ASL courses, using various delivery systems, from
lecture to hybrid/online; evaluating student learning;
providing academic advising; assessing and revising individual and
program syllabi, materials, and instructional methods periodically;
plus outreach and recruitment for the program.

Other responsibilities include maintaining currency in teaching
techniques, participation in departmental and college-wide
committees, and campus service.

MINIMUM SALARY:
$46,316 approximate annual, plus excellent medical insurance,
retirement and related fringe benefits.

TO APPLY TO NCCC, PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:
(Only complete application packages will be accepted for
consideration)

- Letter of Intent
- Resume

- Typed Employment Application (available at
http://www.nwcc.commnet.edu/humanresources/fulltime.htm )

- Unofficial Transcripts from each Degree-Granting Institution

- Three letters of recommendation relevant to this particular
position to:

You may email your application package to:
mailto:NW-HumanResources@nwcc.commnet.edu

Or mail to:
Fran Almeida Pistilli
Director of Human Resources
Northwestern CT Community College
Park Place East,
Winsted, CT 06098 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Application materials must be RECEIVED on or before November
20, 2009

NCCC is an EEO/AA employer, M/F. Protected group members are
strongly encouraged to apply.

Visit our website at http://www.nwcc.commnet.edu

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open position
Computer Integrated Machining Technology (CIMT)
Instructional/Support Faculty
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
Rochester Institute of Technology                                                   

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in Technical/Industrial Education or
related field. 

Sign language proficiency.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Secondary or post-secondary teaching; industry experience.

AA/EOE
Review of applications begins: November 13, 2009
This position is subject to available funding
For more details and to apply on line please go to:                                 

https://mycareer.rit.edu                                                            

KEYWORD SEARCH: IRC#32632

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position opening
Independent Living Advisor
Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc
Salisbury, Maryland

Full/Part Time

Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc. is a growing organization
that promotes access to services and resources for residents of the
Eastern Shore of Maryland who are deaf or hard of hearing and
provides opportunities for full participation in all aspects of
community life.

Responsibilities: Provide training in independent living skills,
such as: teaching personal and household management, budgeting
skills, TTY training, accessing and utilizing communication
resources, medication administration and developing community
relationships.

Requirements: Fluency in American Sign Language and written
English, High School degree required. Demonstrates competency
in independent living skills, Valid driver's license required
and good driving record. Flexibility in working hours required.

Benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Pension, Life,
Vacation, sick and personal leave, Healthy Lifestyle Benefit

To Apply: Submit a cover letter, resume and three letters of
references to :          

Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc.
Human Resources Department
806 Snow Hill Road
Salisbury, Maryland 21804

or fax to 410-543-4874.

Position is open until filled

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sources of unique deafnews are never revealed; always
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Hot Deaf News during the week:

- Today's homecoming day game

Gallaudet        37
Becker College         0

Gallaudet is now 4-4 for the season with two games remaining!

- Very Hot News

Linda Bove represented the deaf, at the
The Hollywood Disabilities Forum that took
place today. The issue, among the disabled,
the deaf, included is why Hollywood is not
hiring them for all jobs in the entertainment
industry. 

- Sunday October 18th 

T. Alan Hurwitz was announced as the next president of
Gallaudet University.

- Monday October 19th

Replacing Hurwitz, for the time being, will be
James J. DeCaro. He was appointed as the
interim president of NTID. It is not a new
experience for him, for he has twice served
in that capacity. He begins interim work on
December 1st.

Said a source who requested anonymity:

He's a good choice for the interim as he knows how
the system works

- Tuesday October 20th

A cochlear implant for every deaf child in Ontario. And
that the Ontario government should pay for these
implants. These were the requests that the
VOICE for Hearing Impaired Children, an advocacy
group, have made.

- Wednesday October 21st

Gallaudet's mission has been completed. Up next is the
National Association of the Deaf. This organization
will be searching for the next CEO to replace the
retiring Nancy Bloch. A search committee has been
formed, headed by Kirsten Poston with
Melissa Draganac-Hawk assisting her. Filling out the
search group are six other individuals.

NTID will come up next as they will need someone to
replace T. Alan Hurwitz

(Thursday-Saturday Hot Deaf News will be in the Gold edition)

..

Deaf Miscellaneous stuff:

Sign Stage is lucky. It was reported in DeafDigest
a couple of weeks ago that an insider embezzled funds
from the deaf theatrical group. The embezzler's family
paid back the funds. 

Said the Cleveland-base Sign Stage officials:

The total was significant to the modestly funded
for-profit theater company

..

The-First-Of-Its-Kind-Camp

The camp is designed for only forty-eight high school aged deaf
and hard of hearing youths of all ethnic/racial backgrounds

African-American, Latino, Asian, and (Native) American Indian,
bi-racial, multi-racial

Sponsored by National Deaf People of Color Council

June 13-27, 2010
Camp Taloali, in Stayton, Oregon

to see the flyer, click on:
http://deafdigest.com/uploads/dyccflyer.pdf

for more information and camper application form, click on:
http://deafdigest.com/uploads/dyccinformation1.pdf

to apply as a staff member:
http://deafdigest.com/uploads/dyccstaffapplication1.pdf
http://deafdigest.com/uploads/dyccstaffapplication2.pdf

to apply as a camp worker:
http://deafdigest.com/uploads/dyccworkopportunities.pdf

For more information, contact: mailto:dycc2010@gmail.com
or http://www.deafpeopleofcolor.org and http://www.dycc.org

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For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please email
mailto:barry@deafdigest.com

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A MYSTERY ASL ON A TV PROGRAM
   Few years ago, a leading character used ASL for a short
time on a TV program.
   Puzzled, DeafDigest editor researched the TV show on
the web site to find out why was the actor using ASL.
There was no real reason for it; there were no deaf characters
on the show; there was no deaf plot on the show; nothing at
all related to deafness.
   Why ASL? Sometimes scriptwriters would put it in the show
for no reason at all!

- for ASL News version, please click on:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/video-mystery/
http://deafdigest.com/videos/video-important/

(for your convenience, video links are posted on top
of each DeafDigest edition)

SAYING SOMETHING IMPORTANT OR NOT IMPORTANT
   A deaf person drove his car to the car inspection
station.
   After the inspections were done, the inspector
said something that was impossible to understand.
   The deaf person was concerned. He only wanted his
car to pass inspection. Was the inspector saying
something?
   The deaf person was going to hand him a pen and
pad to ask him to write out what he was saying.
But just before he gave him the pen and pad, he read
the inspection report.
   It said:

passed

   The deaf person immediately drove away, glad that
his car passed the inspection, but at the same time
was wondering if the inspector was really saying
something important?

- for ASL News version, please click on:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/important

(for your convenience, video links are posted on top
of each DeafDigest edition)

THE POWER TO HIRE
   In many workplaces, we may need to know who has
the power to hire - the manager or the human
resources person?
   The manager normally has the power to hire, but
the one that screens out the application forms is
the human resources person.
   This being said, the human resources person would
often toss out applications from deaf job seekers that
the manager may probably want to hire.
   Happens everywhere. The classic example was a deaf
engineer who was rejected by the human resources
person. But the manager, whose son was deaf, found
out about it - and immediately hired the deaf
engineer!

RELIGION AND EDUCATION OF THE DEAF
   Deaf historians Outsa Toura and Anu Savolainen,
both of Finland, researched the history of Deaf
Education in the late 19th century and came to
an interesting conclusion.
   It was that educators' goal was to teach deaf
language so that they could understand religion.
   Keep in mind the 1880 Milan Convention where
educators of deaf voted to endorse oral education
at the expense of sign language education.
   Adding both together the hope was for deaf children
to learn language orally in order to understand
religion!

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A DEAF DOCTOR IN CANADA
   Last week's DeafDigest mentioned Megan Jack, a
deaf medical student at the University of Manitoba
medical school.
   She would not be the first deaf doctor in
Canada.
   There is one already in Toronto - Dr. Hartley
Bressler.
   Still, this leads to another question, is Dr
Bressler, the only deaf doctor in Canada?
   Again, do not know!

THE DEAF IN NEWSPAPER WRITING FIELD
   Do we have newspaper writers that are deaf?
Right now, yes, there is a few. DeafDigest
found out about a deaf man writing for the
Lodi News Sentinel newspaper in California.
   There is a twist. There were a few other deaf
individuals that wrote articles for newspapers.
They did not major in journalism, nor did they
aspire to careers in the newspaper field.
   They were printers. But because the newspapers
have been laying off people left and right, the
few surviving printers were asked to write
articles.
   This is not a joke. DeafDigest editor personally
knows of at least two of them.

DEAF ISSUES

(short series; based on comments by educators
and deaf service professionals)

Just because numbers of deaf students are low compared
to students of other disabilities, does not mean
we do not need more counselors that know and
understand the needs of the deaf

(series to continue until it runs out)

WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE?

hearing this remark:
I guess you really learn a lot for interpreting this session!

if you have these "hate" or "horror" stories, please
mailto:barry@deafdigest.com

COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR - continuing series

When I have worked at different events as a court reporter,
CART provider, or captioner, oftentimes people have
approached me who have never seen a steno machine up close. 

One of the first comments many people make when they see the
machine for the first time is that there are no letters on
the keys.  The tops of the keys are blank. They wonder how
we know which keys are which.

People who use the steno machine must memorize what all the keys
are.  There are 22 keys on the machine.  We use combinations of
letters to make other letters.  We don't depress one key at a
time like you would on a typewriter or computer keyboard, but
we stroke multiple keys at once, much like chords on a
piano. 

Writing whole words and phrases in a single stroke is a very
important factor in being able to reach the high speeds
necessary to be court reporters, CART providers, and captioners

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updated every Monday

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A DEAF SCIENTIST FUNCTIONING IN ALL-HEARING ENVIRONMENT

There is no reason why a qualified deaf person could become
the project director - either at the field or at the
project headquarters. Yes, there is discrimination,
but some workplaces are less discriminatory than others!

(series to continue for a number of weeks)

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For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please email
mailto:barry@deafdigest.com

for Special Notes, please go to the bottom of the Gold section

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http://www.healthbridges.info  announcement

HEALTH AND ADVOCACY INFORMATION
FOR PERSON WHO ARE DEAF, DEAF-BLIND, AND HARD OF HEARING:

Persons who are Deaf, Deafblind and hard of hearing are
grossly underserved by both the physical health and the
behavioral health care system.  In many  cases, the patient
as well as the health care provider who may provide service
to them, is unaware of laws that mandate the provision of
accommodations in the health care setting so that all
persons have equal access to health related information.

A new web site called http://www.healthbridges.info
was created by people who are Deaf, DeafBlind and hard
of hearing.  

Each month the topics discussed will change.

Please visit the site and let us know about topics that you
want to learn more about.

http://www.healthbridges.info

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Rusty Wales' Wine of the Month

Salute!

Here's the link to our latest edition:

http://www.deafwalrus.com/newsletter/deaf-grapevine-2009-10.htm

As always, your comments regarding this newsletter or wine are welcome.  Enjoy!

Rusty

..

Hot DeafNews boring, but important!

An issue surfaced on one of these interpreters' yahoogroups
was to how to deal with the Facebook. The big question is:

How does the personal use of this social media tool impact your
professional relationships with deaf/hard of hearing consumers?

..

The Deaf and the Law

If you are deaf and are poor and cannot afford an attorney,
could one be found?

Depends.

1. Miranda Rights - only for criminal cases

2. Legal Aid - provided for civil and criminal cases; may reject
clients because of case overload or underfunding issues

3. New California Law (first one in USA) - the courts will grant
you an attorney in civil cases

Of course - getting an interpreter is another issue 

..

DeafADA Issue of the Week:

   If an informal meeting is scheduled on the
Capitol Hill to address ADA amendments, and if
only few congressmen show up, it is not a big
concern.
   These meetings are to iron out issues before
worse ones surface down the road.

..

The Captioning Blunder of the Week:

we are having a big game to die (today)

....

What became of?

T. Alan Hurwitz

- past

member of deaf softball team in St Louis as a young man

- present

president-select, Gallaudet University

mailto:barry@deafdigest.com with "past" and
"present" details

..

News of the Week - Looking Back 10 Years Ago:

   A metro transit stop just a short walk away from
Gallaudet? A pipe dream? No, if developers have their
way.
   A committee named "Save New York Avenue" has been
formed with one goal in mind - to erect a Metro stop
at the New York Avenue/Florida Avenue intersection.
That would be five blocks away from the Gallaudet
University campus.

(this project has reached reality; one can easily
take the Metro and a breezy 15 minute walk, one
is already on the Gallaudet campus)

..

News of the Week - Looking Back 5 Years Ago:

   For years we thought Dick Tracy's Wrist Radio was
pure fantasy. Not so any more, and we are now reading about
Swatch teaming up with Microsoft to come up with Wrist
Wireless Data Watches.
   Before we will know it, we will come up with Deaf Wrist
Paging Devices. Yes, the keyboard will be tiny, but in
the era of miniaturization, who cares!

(Deaf Wristwatch Pagers have not yet, if it would,
reached reality)

....

Deaf Apocalypse of the Week:

there have been cases of deaf parents refusing to place
their deaf children in classrooms taught by deaf teachers.

Yet, some of these deaf children end up as teachers of
the deaf when they grow up!

..

A Vocational Rehabilitation counselor's great news:

One of your customers turns out to eventually grow to
become a famous person, and even delivers the commencement
address at your alma mater!

..

A Lipreading Problem: What did that person say?

Mom or Bob

can get pretty confusing at a family gathering when
mom is standing in one side of the room and Bob
is standing on the other side!

(these names look the same when you try to lipread)

if you have lipreading tales, please share these with
mailto:barry@deafdigest.com

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Job Announcements
Indiana School for the Deaf
Indianapolis, IN

The Indiana School for the Deaf currently has job openings/postings
for the following positions:

Job                        Posting #        Closing Date
Spoken English Specialist  565495       11/04/2009
Food Service Supervisor    565667        10/30/2009
Educational Audiologist    565607        10/27/2009
Residential Advisor           565718       11/03/2009

(#) = number of job available for that position.

Applicants must submit an Indiana State Application via the Indiana
State Personnel website at http://www.in.gov/jobs  

If you have any questions please contact Carole Morgan in our Human
Resources Department via telephone (317/920-6340 v/tty) or E-Mail:
mailto:cmorgan@isd.k12.in.us   Website:  http://www.deafhoosiers.com/

Mission Statement-The Indiana School for the Deaf Community promotes
academic and social excellence for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students
through a Bilingual/Bicultural environment. 

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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announcing an opening
Transition Assistant
American School for the Deaf
West Hartford, CT

Part-Time, 25 hr/wk

SCOPE OF DUTIES:
Under the supervision of the Coordinator of Student Transition
Services (STS) for the Career Academy and Transition
Services (CATS) Program, this High School position assists in
a variety of duties related to building students' work
experience in order to exit the school system and enter
adult life.         

PRIMARY DUTIES:
(a) Supervises students in the Student Work Group during the school
day and in the Student Employment Program from 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm,
Monday through Thursday.

(b) Receives work assignments from STS Coordinator, reviews
assignments, plans work accordingly, organizes, maintains and cares
for tools and supplies needed to carry out the work assignment.
Collaborates with Plant Operations, Custodial and Residential
Life staff.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
High School diploma or equivalent certificate.  Preference given
to those with college related course work.  Good judgment,
flexibility and dependability.   Excellent American Sign
Language skills.   Some knowledge of career and vocational
training.

HOW TO APPLY:
Visit our website, http://www.asd-1817.org to download an
application and review the entire job description.   All
resumes and letters of application may be submitted to:   

Human Resources
American School for the Deaf
139 North Main Street
West Hartford, CT  06107-1269

FAX (860) 570-1832

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open positions
The Learning Center for the Deaf
Framingham, Massachusetts

The Learning Center for the Deaf in Framingham, Massachusetts is
growing and seeking qualified applicants for the following
positions:

- Middle School Supervising Teacher
- Educational Audiologist
- Classroom Aides
- ASL Specialist
- Residential Counselor - Girls Dorm
- Child Care Workers - Walden School
- Wraparound Family Partner - Walden School
- Educational Director - Walden School
- Preschool Special Needs Teacher of the Deaf - Randolph Campus

For more information about these positions and how to apply please go
to our web site at http://www.tlcdeaf.org or send resume, cover letter
and 3 written letters of recommendations/references to:

Judi Broderick
The Learning Center for the Deaf
Personnel Office
848 Central Street
Framingham, MA 01701

mailto:judi_broderick@tlcdeaf.org

The Learning Center for the Deaf's mission is to ensure that deaf
and hard of hearing students achieve their full potential in an
educational environment where language and communication are keys
to building competence, character and community.

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position opening
Instructor in Interpreter Preparation - American Sign Language/English
Northwestern CT Community College

Winsted, CT
10 Months, Tenure-Track Position
SEARCH EXTENDED
(IPP01)

Starting Date: August 25, 2010

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The ideal faculty candidate holds a Master's degree in Interpreting
for the Deaf, ASL, or related field. College teaching experience and
NIC/RID certification are preferred. Evidence of understanding
learning styles, curriculum development, overall computer literacy,
and awareness of pedagogical practices and trends that have an impact
on interpreter preparation also are preferred.  A demonstrated
understanding of the mission of the comprehensive community
college and its diverse student population is essential.

Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications as stated
are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and
experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this
position and by providing appropriate references. Exceptions to the
degree requirements may be made for compelling reasons.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direction of the Academic Division Director
responsibilities include: teaching a range of interpreting and
lower level ASL courses, using various delivery systems, from
lecture to hybrid/online; evaluating student learning;
providing academic advising; assessing and revising individual and
program syllabi, materials, and instructional methods periodically;
plus outreach and recruitment for the program.

Other responsibilities include maintaining currency in teaching
techniques, participation in departmental and college-wide
committees, and campus service.

MINIMUM SALARY:
$46,316 approximate annual, plus excellent medical insurance,
retirement and related fringe benefits.

TO APPLY TO NCCC, PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:
(Only complete application packages will be accepted for
consideration)

- Letter of Intent
- Resume

- Typed Employment Application (available at
http://www.nwcc.commnet.edu/humanresources/fulltime.htm )

- Unofficial Transcripts from each Degree-Granting Institution

- Three letters of recommendation relevant to this particular
position to:

You may email your application package to:
mailto:NW-HumanResources@nwcc.commnet.edu

Or mail to:
Fran Almeida Pistilli
Director of Human Resources
Northwestern CT Community College
Park Place East,
Winsted, CT 06098 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Application materials must be RECEIVED on or before November
20, 2009

NCCC is an EEO/AA employer, M/F. Protected group members are
strongly encouraged to apply.

Visit our website at http://www.nwcc.commnet.edu

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open position
Computer Integrated Machining Technology (CIMT)
Instructional/Support Faculty
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
Rochester Institute of Technology                                                   

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in Technical/Industrial Education or
related field. 

Sign language proficiency.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Secondary or post-secondary teaching; industry experience.

AA/EOE
Review of applications begins: November 13, 2009
This position is subject to available funding
For more details and to apply on line please go to:                                 

https://mycareer.rit.edu                                                            

KEYWORD SEARCH: IRC#32632

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position opening
Independent Living Advisor
Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc
Salisbury, Maryland

Full/Part Time

Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc. is a growing organization
that promotes access to services and resources for residents of the
Eastern Shore of Maryland who are deaf or hard of hearing and
provides opportunities for full participation in all aspects of
community life.

Responsibilities: Provide training in independent living skills,
such as: teaching personal and household management, budgeting
skills, TTY training, accessing and utilizing communication
resources, medication administration and developing community
relationships.

Requirements: Fluency in American Sign Language and written
English, High School degree required. Demonstrates competency
in independent living skills, Valid driver's license required
and good driving record. Flexibility in working hours required.

Benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Pension, Life,
Vacation, sick and personal leave, Healthy Lifestyle Benefit

To Apply: Submit a cover letter, resume and three letters of
references to :          

Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc.
Human Resources Department
806 Snow Hill Road
Salisbury, Maryland 21804

or fax to 410-543-4874.

Position is open until filled

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Special notes:

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DeafDigest Blue - October 18, 2009

Blue Edition              Barry Strassler, Editor
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Hot Deaf News during the week:

- Very Hot News

The next president of Gallaudet will be introduced on
Sunday October 18th at 1 pm.

DeafDigest prays that the announcement will be accepted
by everyone.

We cannot afford a third mass protest.


- Sunday October 11th 

Deaf pro golfer Sung Lee, South Korea, lost his chance to win
the 1.25 million dollar Indian Open by losing in the first extra
hole in the playoffs. He won his only other pro tournament in 2007


- Monday October 12th

Because of budgetary concerns, the Washington, DC police may
drop its  Deaf and Hard of Hearing Liaison Unit. Instead, police
officers interested in interacting with the deaf and the hard of
hearing may volunteer for special training in order to respond
to incidents in the deaf/hard of hearing community 

 
- Tuesday October 13th

The New York Deaf theatrical community has protested the casting
of a hearing actor in the play "The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter"
where the main character is a deaf person. The play producers
have refused to budge from their casting decision.
 

- Wednesday October 14th

The Gallaudet presidential search committee said that the
new president will be announced on Sunday October 18th


(Thursday-Saturday Hot Deaf News will be in the Gold edition)


..

Deaf Miscellaneous stuff:

a year ago in DeafDigest News of the Week -

   Gallaudet board of trustees has formed the Presidential
Search Advisory Committee. It will be headed by Jim Macfadden,
with Cynthia Ashby, Nancy Kelly-Jones, and Frank Wu serving
as committee members. Additional members will be added
later on.
   Sole mission is - find a good person to serve as the
next Gallaudet president.
   This good person shall have these qualities:

- leadership skills
- understanding of deaf/hard of hearing communities
- other characteristics

   The buzzword right now is: PSAC ! This is the name of
the newly minted committee.

..

Kristine Hall, who is deaf, will be featured on
The Price is Right TV game show. They are saying
she may be the first deaf contestant to reach
the finals. DeafDigest is not sure of that claim,
but much research must be done to determine if
Kristine has become the first deaf finalist
in any TV game show.

..

Signing Gospel Concert 2009!
Friday, October 30, 2009; 7:30 pm 

Evangel Cathedral 
13901 Central Ave.,
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774

For more info:  email mailto:signsofworship@gmail.com

..

The-First-Of-Its-Kind-Camp

The camp is designed for only forty-eight high school aged deaf
and hard of hearing youths of all ethnic/racial backgrounds

African-American, Latino, Asian, and (Native) American Indian, 
bi-racial, multi-racial

Sponsored by National Deaf People of Color Council

June 13-27, 2010
Camp Taloali, in Stayton, Oregon

to see the flyer, click on:
http://deafdigest.com/uploads/dyccflyer.pdf

for more information and camper application form, click on:
http://deafdigest.com/uploads/dyccinformation1.pdf

to apply as a staff member:
http://deafdigest.com/uploads/dyccstaffapplication1.pdf
http://deafdigest.com/uploads/dyccstaffapplication2.pdf

to apply as a camp worker:
http://deafdigest.com/uploads/dyccworkopportunities.pdf


For more information, contact: mailto:dycc2010@gmail.com 
or http://www.deafpeopleofcolor.org
 
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A REQUEST FOR AN INTERPRETER
   This is a true story. A deaf person was arrested
in Cleveland few years ago. The police station did not
know where to get an interpreter for him. The police
chief had to call several interpreting agencies to ask
for cost of an interpreter. This took almost all day!
   If we request an interpreter, and the interpreter
shows up in one hour, we are lucky!

- for ASL News version, please click on:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/video-waitingforinterpreter/

(for your convenience, video links are posted on top
of each DeafDigest edition)



A DEAF PILOT AND A MILITARY PLANE
   We have about 200 deaf and hard of hearing pilots
all over the world. Almost all of them cannot use the
radio to communicate with the tower because of their deafness.
   What happens if a military plane flies to the deaf
pilot's airplane?
   Not a problem because all deaf pilots know that if a
military plane is on the right side of the airplane,
it is a signal to land at the nearest airport.   

- for ASL News version, please click on:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/video-pilots/

(for your convenience, video links are posted on top
of each DeafDigest edition)


THE DEAF IN AUSTRALIA
   Australia has approximately 150,000 deaf people.
Historians know that England, in the 18th century,
sent their prisoners to Australia to live there
for good.
   Were there any deaf people among the prisoners
sent to Australia?
   Yes, some of them were, according to Breda
Carty and Darlene Thornton, Australian Deaf
historians.


GALLAUDET LOOK-ALIKES IN WASHINGTON, DC
   Do we have Gallaudet "copycats" in Washington, DC?
Can't be since there is only one Gallaudet University
in the District of Columbia.
   Take a look at the Bison, the mascot and the nickname
of all Gallaudet athletic teams.
   Howard University uses the same Bison nickname as
Gallaudet. Indeed way back when there were Gallaudet-Howard
athletic contests in baseball, basketball and football, it
was the Bison against the Bison.
   And now this - Buff and Blue is Gallaudet's colors.
George Washington University has this same Buff and
Blue colors that they tout as theirs!
   And speaking of the logos, the George Washington
University logo may be confused as Gallaudet's logo
if one looks at it from afar.

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NFL'S FIRST DEAF OWNER?
   The owners of the teams in the National Football
League are hearing. We've never had a deaf owner.
   If Rush Limbaugh stayed with the group that wants
to buy the St Louis Rams, he would have been the first 
deaf owner of NFL. He uses the CI to function as a hearing
person since he lost his hearing as he got older.
   He was quickly dumped by the prospective ownership
group when too many people complained about him.  


A DEAF UPHOLSTERER IN TEXAS
   Upholstery may be a dying profession in the
Deaf Community.
   We had a good number of deaf upholsterers in the
past, but not too many, if any, nowadays.
   There is one in Texas, especially in the
Dallas-Fort Worth area.
   DeafDigest editor spotted the ad while
surfing the internet.



DEAF ISSUES

(short series; based on comments by educators
and deaf service professionals)

While we have 2,000 deaf education programs in USA,
only a tiny fraction have counselors that know the
deaf and are qualified to advise the deaf


(series to continue until it runs out)


WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE?

being asked:
are you a family member of the client?

screamed the interpreter:
I'm a PROFESSIONAL !



if you have these "hate" or "horror" stories, please
mailto:barry@deafdigest.com



COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR - continuing series

Although the basic keyboard layout of a steno machine 
has not changed in this new digital age, there are many
features about newer steno machines that have changed. 

Just as we have gone from manual to electric typewriters 
to computer keyboards, there also have been changes in
the stroke depth, tension adjustments, and keyboard 
pressure for steno machines. 

With older steno machines, the keys had to be depressed 
hard enough and deep enough so that the keys would make
contact with a ribbon that would leave an ink imprint 
on the steno paper. Now there are new steno machines where
keys can barely be touched, and they still will make contact 
to record the steno strokes. 

The touch of a steno keyboard is still a very personal 
preference.  Some court reporters and captioners prefer
longer, deeper strokes, while others like a very light 
touch.  Some steno machines are highly adjustable and can
adapt to both long and short strokes, while others have now 
eliminated much of the up and down movement of the
keys and require very little pressure on the keyboard.

When purchasing a new steno machine, one of the main things 
that court reporters or captioners consider is how the
touch feels to them.  

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A DEAF SCIENTIST FUNCTIONING IN ALL-HEARING ENVIRONMENT

there is no such a thing as ADA in where I work, but it all
depends on who you are with - some groups have positive attitudes
towards the deaf whereas others do not; you just deal with
whatever you're faced with!

(series to continue for a number of weeks)

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http://www.healthbridges.info  announcement

HEALTH AND ADVOCACY INFORMATION
FOR PERSON WHO ARE DEAF, DEAF-BLIND, AND HARD OF HEARING:

Persons who are Deaf, Deafblind and hard of hearing are
grossly underserved by both the physical health and the 
behavioral health care system.  In many  cases, the patient 
as well as the health care provider who may provide service 
to them, is unaware of laws that mandate the provision of 
accommodations in the health care setting so that all
persons have equal access to health related information.

A new web site called http://www.healthbridges.info
was created by people who are Deaf, DeafBlind and hard 
of hearing.  

Each month the topics discussed will change.
      
Please visit the site and let us know about topics that you 
want to learn more about.

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Hot DeafNews boring, but important!

The USA Today ran a piece on deaf prisoners, saying that
their lives are being made more miserable behind the
prison walls

..

The Deaf and the Law

   Suppose it is a rural setting and a police officer
stops a deaf person on a traffic violation and an
interpreter is requested. What is the officer going
to do?
   The rule of thumb is to wait for a reasonable
amount of time - and if the interpreter is not
available (rural area), then the police officer
is obligated to use pad and pen.
   This is not a hard and fast rule, though.

..

DeafADA Issue of the Week:

   What are you going to do if ADA regulations are
being followed but the way it is being followed
is weak?
   Examples are:

- garbled captions on a TV program
- shoddy interpreting
- feeble flashing signalers 

..

The Captioning Blunder of the Week:

the ghey (key) factor is that we need to.....

....

What became of?


Donald Moore

- past

student, Gallaudet University

- present

Information Technology officer, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago


mailto:barry@deafdigest.com with "past" and
"present" details

..

News of the Week - Looking Back 10 Years Ago:

   Doug Pravda, a 2nd year student at Harvard Law
School, has made the Harvard Law Review - it is
understood that he is the first deaf person to achieve
this honor at Harvard.

..

News of the Week - Looking Back 5 Years Ago:

    Sign language less important than Sotho and Venda, both spoken
languages in South Africa?
   There are more deaf people using South African Sign Language
as opposed to those that speak Sotho and Venda. Despite these stats
the government refuses to recognize the South African Sign Language
as an official language.
   South Africa already has 11 official languages. What is one more
language to this nation? Deaf leaders are spearheading the movement
to win government recognition of Sign Language.

(editor's note: sign language has since then won recognition in
South Africa)

....

Deaf Apocalypse of the Week:

Why is it that when something goes wrong, the 
deaf person is blamed for it?

It may not matter that he may not have been
within 500 feet of whatever happened!

Examples are:

- dented wall in the apartment hallway
- a broken vase in a workplace desk
- a dent in the door of a parked car
- a trampled-on plant in a garden

The angry hearing person, upon discovering
the mishap, will immediately point his finger
at the deaf person!

..

A Vocational Rehabilitation counselor's great news:

Your customers allow you to reschedule them so you can 
attend your health benefits open enrollment meeting
..something you were not aware about until the week 
before

..

A Lipreading Problem: What did that person say?

said a DeafDigest subscriber:

I went to a hospital for a doctor's appointment.
At the registration counter, I was asked for my 
mailing address, but I thought she said billing
address.

I couldn't lipread the difference between
mailing and billing



(these names look the same when you try to lipread)

if you have lipreading tales, please share these with
mailto:barry@deafdigest.com

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Job Announcements
Indiana School for the Deaf
Indianapolis, IN

The Indiana School for the Deaf currently has job openings/postings
for the following positions:

Job                        Posting #        Closing Date 
Spoken English Specialist  565495       11/04/2009                     
Food Service Supervisor    565667        10/30/2009                                    
Educational Audiologist    565607        10/27/2009        

(#) = number of job available for that position.

Applicants must submit an Indiana State Application via the Indiana
State Personnel website at www.in.gov/jobs  

If you have any questions please contact Carole Morgan in our Human
Resources Department via telephone (317/920-6340 v/tty) or E-Mail: 
cmorgan@isd.k12.in.us   Website:  http://www.deafhoosiers.com/

Mission Statement-The Indiana School for the Deaf Community promotes
academic and social excellence for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students
through a Bilingual/Bicultural environment. 

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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Position Openings
The Learning Center for the Deaf & Walden School
Framingham, MA

-Middle School Supervising Teacher
The Learning Center for the Deaf

- Education Director
Walden School at The Learning Center for the Deaf.

Competitive salary, full range of benefits.  

For more information on the positions listed above visit our 
web site at http://www.tlcdeaf.org

Please send resume, cover letter and 3 references to:

Lynn Marshall
The Learning Center for the Deaf
848 Central Street
Framingham, MA 01701

mailto:lynn_marshall@tlcdeaf.org
Fax: 508/875-9203
http://www.tlcdeaf.org

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position opening
Family Partner
Walden School at The Learning Center for the Deaf
Framingham, MA


Definition: The Family Partner works in the community support
Wraparound program.  She/he is responsible for support and advocacy
to parents/caregivers, providing some direct services and helping
families identify strengths, needs and access community resources.

Requirements:   The candidate should have experience providing
supportive services to families or to individuals with emotional or
behavioral disturbance, preferably as a caregiver. ASL skills and
bicultural competency are required. Bachelor's degree preferred but
not necessary.  The Family Partner must be able to work
collaboratively with a team and possess effective interpersonal and
communication skills. Time flexibility and some availability during
evening/weekend hours is required as is a valid Massachusetts
drivers' license.

Send Resume, cover letter and references to:
Lynn Marshall
The Learning Center for the Deaf
8484 Central Street
Framingham, MA 01701

mailto:lynn_marshall@tlcdeaf.org

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Job Opportunity
Residential Counselor for Girls Dorm
The Learning Center for the Deaf
Framingham, MA

Residential Counselor for Girls Dorm

Residential Counselor will provide leadership to residential 
students to develop, implement and monitor all residential 
activities, which support residential students' social, physical, 
intellectual, communication and emotional development.

Requirements:   BA/BS degree in Human Services or equivalent
preferred. High School diploma with 2 years of experience in
residential setting or supervisory level may be equivalent. Fluent in
American Sign Language. Ability to communicate and work effectively
as part of a team. Knowledge of issues and priorities important to
the students' needs in residential program preferred. Competency in
Microsoft Office software programs. Willingness to work a varied
schedule. MA Driver License must be secured and in good standings.
Experience and skill in developing, implementing and/or planning
activities for residential students.   Reports to Peter Bailey,
Director of Student Life.

Send Resume, cover letter and references to:
Lynn Marshall
The Learning Center for the Deaf
8484 Central Street
Framingham, MA 01701

mailto:lynn_marshall@tlcdeaf.org

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open positions
Austine School for the Deaf/ Vermont Center for the Deaf and 
Hard of Hearing 
various locations in Vermont

- Education Interpreter - 2 positions available, separate
locations; Bennington VT & Brattleboro  VT

Fluency in ASL required

RID certification preferred.

Successful completion of Interpreter training Program preferred

 
- Client Support Specialist For ACCESS

Access is a community based employment program for  Deaf & Hard of
Hearing individuals. Two openings for this part time position - 10 hrs

a week-short term to cover maternity leave. Anticipated for 3 months
starting in December 2009. Brattleboro, VT

H S diploma required

Experience with deafness & Deaf Culture

Valid driver's license & personal car required.

Must be flexible-some evening work may be required

 

- Director of Alternative Programs

Full time  in Brattleboro VT

VT State Adm. License

Masters Degree of Deaf Education or related field

Minimum of 5 yrs. Of teaching &  Adm. Experience

Proficiency in ASL


Please send letter of interest & resume to Kelly Therieau at
mailto:ktherieau@vcdhh.org

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announcing an opening for 
Elementary School Teacher - temporary
The American School for the Deaf
West Hartford, CT

The American School for the Deaf (ASD) is located on a 54 acre 
campus in West Hartford, Connecticut.  

It is a residential and day program operating as a state-aided 
private school.  It was established in 1817 as the first 
permanent school for the deaf in America.  
                                    
PRIMARY DUTIES                                             
(a) Instructs deaf/hearing-impaired students in academic/life 
skills.  

(b) Evaluates student performance, provides feedback as needed
  
(c) Prepares reports, IEP's, parent letters, lesson plans and 
other reports as needed.   

(d) Maintains appropriate classroom management and environment  

(e) Participates in departmental, school-wide committee work, 
curriculum work.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Master's Degree in Education of the Deaf, appropriate State of 
CT Teacher Certification.  SCPI Level of Intermediate Plus. 
Good judgment.  Ability to work in a collaborative team 
setting.  Ability to work flexible hours when needed.  
Bachelor's Degree in Deaf Education or Special Education will 
be considered.

HOW TO APPLY:
Send resume and letter of application to:   

Human Resources Office
American School for the Deaf
139 North Main Street
West Hartford, CT  06107-1269

FAX (860) 570-1832

The American School for the Deaf is an Equal Opportunity 
Employer: M/F/V/H/D.

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employment opportunity - available now
Elementary Teacher
Las Vegas Charter School of the Deaf
Las Vegas, NV

Required credentials:
Send an application, current resume, letters of recommendation 
and copies of transcripts

Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree, preferably Master's Degree in Deaf Education

- Experience teaching and working with Deaf and hard of hearing 
students

- Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) at the advanced skill 
level

Major duties and responsibilities:
- Performs work associated with standards-based student instruction; 
prepares lesson plans and develops input for the Individualized 
Education Plan (IEP).

- Demonstrates knowledge and skill in the areas of assessments, 
progress monitoring, behavior management, and curriculum
development.

- Participates in activities related to staff development and 
training/workshops.

To obtain information: Please contact Cathy Bennett, Director at 
mailto:cbennett@lvcsd.org

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open position
Computer Integrated Machining Technology (CIMT)
Instructional/Support Faculty
National Technical Institute for the Deaf 
Rochester Institute of Technology                                                   
                                                                        

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in Technical/Industrial Education or 
related field. 

Sign language proficiency.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Secondary or post-secondary teaching; industry experience.


AA/EOE
Review of applications begins: November 13, 2009
This position is subject to available funding
For more details and to apply on line please go to:                                 
                                   

https://mycareer.rit.edu                                                            
                                                                        
KEYWORD SEARCH: IRC#32632

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Seeking Applicants For
Full-time Web Developer
Rochester Institute of Technology
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
Rochester, NY

(professional staff position)

The RIT/NTID Marketing Communications department seeks a full-time 
Web developer to create online marketing content and applications 

Required:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, 
new media or related field

- Two to three years experience in Web design and development 

- Strong PHP programming skills

- Experience building database-driven websites with semantic, 
standards-based XHTML and CSS

For a detailed job description and to apply, visit the RIT Career Zone 
at https://mycareer.rit.edu and enter IRC31727 
or select National Technical Institute for the Deaf in the 
College/Division section. 

Review of applicants will continue until position is filled.

All applicants must apply online.

We are seeking individuals who are committed to contributing to 
RIT's core values, honor code and statement of diversity. 

People who are deaf or hard of hearing are strongly encouraged 
to apply. 

For more information about RIT/NTID, visit http?//www.rit.edu/ntid 

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Job Announcement
Job Title:  Executive Director
Employer:   Southwest Washington Center of the Deaf and Hard of
            Hearing, Inc. (SWCDHH) 
Vancouver, Washington

Job Description:

These responsibilities include management of personnel and
services: implementation of Board policies; communication with the
public, Board and community; program development; fundraising; data
collection and fulfilling state reporting requirements; and direct
client services to provide mentoring, advocacy, community access, and
information and referral.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Knowledge and Abilities Desired:
- Thorough familiarity with the American Deaf culture and issues
facing Deaf and Deaf-Blind consumers is required.

- Full knowledge of the special needs and issues of those who are
Hard of Hearing.

- An understanding of the current issues related to Deaf,
Deaf-Blind, and Hard of Hearing consumers accessing public and social
services, in addition to familiarity with laws and regulations
pertaining to Deaf, Deaf-Blind, and Hard of Hearing consumers.

- Demonstrated knowledge of budgeting concepts and practices,
knowledge of personnel management practices and knowledge of the
social service delivery system.

- Proven ability/skills with grant writing.


Minimum Qualifications/Required Skills:
- A Bachelor's degree in Social Services, Counseling,
Psychology, or a related field; a Master's degree is preferred

- Experience in providing social services to the Deaf, Deaf-Blind
and Hard of Hearing (3 years) with supervisory experience (1 year)

- Fluency in American Sign Language

- Good communication skills including presentations and report
writing.

Salary and benefits based upon qualifications and experience.

SWCDHH is an equal opportunity employer; people with disabilities 
and minorities are encouraged to apply.

TO APPLY:  Please submit cover letter, resume, and list of 3
professional references by regular mail or email.

Deadline:  October 15, 2009

Mail:

ATTN: Search Committee - Executive Committee
% SWCDHH
PO Box 871268
Vancouver, WA 98687

Email:  mailto:stromberg@swcdhh.org

For more information, contact John Burke (Board Chairman) at
mailto:johnsign13@yahoo.com

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position opening
Independent Living Advisor
Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc
Salisbury, Maryland

Full/Part Time

Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc. is a growing organization 
that promotes access to services and resources for residents of the
Eastern Shore of Maryland who are deaf or hard of hearing and 
provides opportunities for full participation in all aspects of
community life.

Responsibilities: Provide training in independent living skills, 
such as: teaching personal and household management, budgeting 
skills, TTY training, accessing and utilizing communication 
resources, medication administration and developing community 
relationships.

Requirements: Fluency in American Sign Language and written 
English, High School degree required. Demonstrates competency 
in independent living skills, Valid driver's license required 
and good driving record. Flexibility in working hours required.

Benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Pension, Life, 
Vacation, sick and personal leave, Healthy Lifestyle Benefit

To Apply: Submit a cover letter, resume and three letters of 
references to :          

Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc.
Human Resources Department
806 Snow Hill Road
Salisbury, Maryland 21804

or fax to 410-543-4874.

Position is open until filled

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October Savings on Smoke Alarms

Save on smoke and carbon monoxide detectors during Fire Safety
Month.

Harris Communications has smoke and carbon monoxide detectors/alarms
on sale for 20% off during the whole month of October!

These products are designed for deaf and hard of hearing people,
including the Lifetone HL Bedside Fire Alarm and Clock that listens
for T3 smoke alarms and then broadcasts a low frequency alarm or
activates a bed shaker alert. 

This clock has been found to be more-effective at alerting and
awakening people with hearing loss than standard fire alarms.

Check out our large selection of products from well-known
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Contact us if you have questions.

This sale ends October 30, 2009.

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Hot Deaf News during the week:

- Sunday October 4th 

In Ontario, Canada leaders of a political party are thinking
of thwarting a deaf attorney from running for public office.
The story did not mention the name of the deaf attorney,
nor the name of the political party

- Monday October 5th

ground will be broken on the campus of Ohio School for the
Deaf this coming spring for construction of new buildings
with completion slated in summer of 2011

- Tuesday October 6th

IDEAS (Interagency Disability Educational Awareness Showcase),
during its conference, stressed the need for more assistive devices
to help the deaf. This group tries to enforce compliance with the
sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. 

- Wednesday October 7th

A new statue of Helen Keller has been unveiled at the
National Statuary Hall Collection on the Capitol

(Thursday-Saturday Hot Deaf News will be in the Gold edition)

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Deaf Miscellaneous stuff:

   India is notorious for discriminating against the deaf;
there is much more to it than calling all the deaf people
as deaf and dumb or even deaf-mute.
   Anyway Maniram Sharma, who is deaf, wanted to work in
the Indian Administrative Service, which is the equivalent
to our civil service. He was not able to do so because
of his deafness. It did not matter that he holds a doctorate
in Political Science.
   He would not give up and after 15 years of fighting,
he was finally hired by the Indian Administrative Service!

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Signing Gospel Concert 2009!
Friday, October 30, 2009; 7:30 pm 

Evangel Cathedral
13901 Central Ave.,
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774

For more info:  email mailto:signsofworship@gmail.com

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The-First-Of-Its-Kind-Camp

The camp is designed for only forty-eight high school aged deaf
and hard of hearing youths of all ethnic/racial backgrounds

African-American, Latino, Asian, and (Native) American Indian,
bi-racial, multi-racial

Sponsored by National Deaf People of Color Council

June 13-27, 2010
Camp Taloali, in Stayton, Oregon

to see the flyer, click on:
http://deafdigest.com/uploads/dyccflyer.pdf

for more information and camper application form, click on:
http://deafdigest.com/uploads/dyccinformation1.pdf

to apply as a staff member:
http://deafdigest.com/uploads/dyccstaffapplication1.pdf
http://deafdigest.com/uploads/dyccstaffapplication2.pdf

to apply as a camp worker:
http://deafdigest.com/uploads/dyccworkopportunities.pdf

For more information, contact: mailto:dycc2010@gmail.com
or http://www.deafpeopleofcolor.org

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For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please email
mailto:barry@deafdigest.com

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weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at:

http://deafdigest.com (updated every Monday)

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JOB COACHES AT AGENCIES SERVING THE DEAF
   Many service agencies serving the deaf have
job coaches.
   Why a job coach? To help the deaf person learn
at hearing workplace?
   Yes, but a more important reason is that hearing
employers refuse to hire the deaf, afraid of too many
problems with them
   This is why we have job coaches - to help the deaf
and also to help the hearing! 

- for ASL News version, please click on:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/video-jobcoach/

(for your convenience, video links are posted on top
of each DeafDigest edition)

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Wanna Earn 3.7 CEU's at one location?

Come to TERPexpo!

We are offering at least 2.5 CEU's or up to 3.7 CEU's at our
TERPexpo locations.

Announcing PETER COOK, our newest team member at TERPexpo!

He will be presenting "Narrative Development of Personal
Storytelling in ASL".

Other topics presented at TERPexpo: "Interpreting and SSP'ing
with Deaf Blind Consumers", "The Caller says What? VRS
Interpreting", & " Giving Regards to Broadway".

TERPexpo will have a TRI-Lingual Track sponsored by GraciasVRS

There's over 30 various topics available at TERPexpo for you
to earn the maximum of 3.7 CEU's possible at our locations.

You can find them all on http://www.terpexpo.com

It is our goal to provide QUALITY workshops, exhibit hall and
a very enjoyable evening experience at a truly affordable cost

http://www.terpexpo.com

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IMPORTANT HEARING PERSON IN MISSOURI
   About 10 years ago Missouri was broke. The
state government employees were told they could
not get Blackberry pagers.
   There was just one exception - the director of
Deaf Services for the Department of Mental Health
was allowed to have a Blackberry pager!
   Why? So, deaf patients that need counseling
could email the director!

- for ASL News version, p