DeafDigest Blue - February 22, 2009 Blue Edition Barry Strassler, Editor http://www.deafdigest.com - updated every Monday America's Unique Deaf Stories; free subscription serving the Deaf Community since 1996; 13th year (to unsubscribe, please click on unsubscribe link at bottom or go to http://www.deafdigest.com ) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- ASL Videos of the Week: http://www.deafdigest.com/fornothing.htm http://www.deafdigest.com/superbowlads.htm -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Celebrate Black History Month at Harris Communications We are celebrating Black History Month at Harris Communications with a selection of products on sale at 10% off! Included in this sale are: Nathie (DVD078) - A legend in the deaf community, in this DVD Nathie shares stories and observations that are rich with humor and insights on the human condition. 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She was born a Texan but made Tennessee her home state for a long time. ... Curtis Pride, who spent 11 seasons in the majors, made his baseball coaching debut at Gallaudet University. It was a success as he sweated out a thrilling 10-8 win over Penn State-Berks, the team that clobbered Gallaudet 22-10 last season. ... It happened about a decade ago and it is happening again nowadays - deaf swindlers cheating deaf investors out of their money. A big story broke out this week about the SEC ordering a Deaf Ponzi Scheme to cease and desist in Hawaii. The amount involved was told to be in millions of dollars. DeafDigest feels bad for deaf investors that have lost their money, the same as what happened about a decade ago. As a matter of fact, DeafDigest routinely turns down requests on money-making ads when claims are dubious. ... Gallaudet University will be exhibiting pieces of art by eminent deaf artist Claire Bergman on February 25th at the Washburn Arts Building. The ceremony starts at 5 pm and ends at 7:30 pm ................................................................ ................................................................ For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com ... weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://www.deafdigest.com (updated every Monday) ................................................................. ................................................................. SWEET DEALS AT WCI It's Valentine's Day all month with 14% the hot pink heart shaped Sonic Boom Sweetheart Alarm or the Sonic Bomb. Fun and functional, your sweetheart will love these unique clocks. (Use code WCID209 when ordering). For more details on these sweet deals and all our products call us now at 1-800-233-9130 (V/TTY) or visit us at: http://www.weitbrecht.com For a copy of our catalog, email your request to: mailto:sales@weitbrecht.com WCI. Your Single Source for Assistive Technology ................................................................. ................................................................. DEAF FOR NOTHING FOR MANY YEARS This is a true story. A senior citizen has been deaf for many years. He was told he was deaf because of nerve damage. Recently he went to a doctor, and was told he is deaf because of bone damage. The doctor also explained to him he can become hearing again after an operation to fix bone damage! After the operation, he is now hearing. An operation can't fix nerve damage but can fix bone damage. For many years he was deaf for nothing! - for ASL News version, please click on: http://www.deafdigest.com/fornothing.htm (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) ................................................................. Deaf Yoga for Beginners DVD Celebration Sale!! Deaf Yoga for Beginners is celebrating its 1,000th Sale!! Since 2006 this Yoga DVD, presented in ASL with captioning for the signing-impaired, has been entering homes all over the globe. DVD's have been sold in the USA, Canada, Mexico, Germany, France, England, Australia and several other countries. To celebrate this milestone, the DVD is now on sale for its lowest price ever - only $15.95. Go to http://www.YogaWithLila.com to see a video clip and behind-the-scene photos. Yoga is a 5,000 year old practice that teaches us how to live a life of balance, inner peace and happiness. It tones our body and organs, quiets the mind and reconnects us to our souls highest potential. By practicing yoga you will notice increased awareness, a sense of well being, relaxation, weight loss and increased flexibility. Experience for yourself why this ancient practice continues to be the craze for wellness and healing. Visit http://www.YogaWithLila.com to purchase yours today. Sale ends February 28, 2009 ................................................................. STILL MORE COMPLAINTS ON SUPERBOWL ADS Super Bowl is over, but complaints on Super Bowl ads are still continuing. Some have complained that the same Super Bowl TV ad was captioned in one part of USA but not captioned in another part of USA! Why? Maybe some local TV stations may have messed up with the ad captions. - for ASL News version, please click on: http://www.deafdigest.com/superbowlads.htm (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) CAPTIONED WEATHER REPORTS ON WEB SITE Many newspaper web sites do not caption their weather reports. But one newspaper does. Do click on: http://www.fredericknewspost.com/sections/news/weather_sponsor.htm And again, click on T to turn on the captions. It is only available after 9 AM in the mornings. Keep in mind it is a local Maryland weather report. BEHAVING BADLY IN PUBLIC We have read in the newspapers about Shoichi Nakagawa, not deaf, the Japanese Finance Minister, who behaved badly at the recent G7 summit in Rome. He was forced to resign from his position. Can't happen to the deaf? It has, on several occasions. DeafDigest editor never forgot the keynote speaker at a national convention of an organization for the deaf, who was in no condition to speak at all. His ASL speech was rambling and difficult to understand, not to mention it making no sense at all. What happens to the hearing, it also happens to the deaf! ................................................................. Check out the brand new "Speak N Read" Communication Device at UnitedTTY.com ! 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ONE DOLLAR IS TOO EXPENSIVE In a certain state right now, the state is considering closing an agency serving the deaf, because of funding problems. An advocate, doing the math, said that 1,000,000 deaf, hard of hearing, and late deafened individuals may be impacted by the possible closure. This same advocate suggested that each of these affected individuals donate a dollar to a kitty to keep the agency running. Surprisingly, or not surprisingly, no one responded to this suggestion! ................................................................ Dr. Steven L. Rattner, P.A. & Associates Are you concerned about yellow teeth and you have important events coming up soon like wedding day or lecturing seminars? * Britesmile - Same Day Whitening Technique in Office Do you dislike braces that has wires? * Invisalign - Clear Orthodontic Treatment to Straighten Your Minor Crooked Teeth Are your dentures loose? Does your denture tooth break off? 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He certainly needs no introduction to us WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE? complained one interpreter: deaf students that abuse their rights to add and drop courses with no consideration for the sacrifices interpreters make to accommodate them if you have these "hate" or "horror" stories, please mailto:barry@deafdigest.com COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR - continuing series The more prepared CART providers and captioners are, the better the translation from shorthand into English. It is beneficial to everyone involved when people working with CART providers or captioners share preparation material with them. If there are handouts, agendas, scripts, or programs available for an event, make sure the realtime writer gets copies of these ahead of time CART providers and captioners are writing about many different topics, and it is difficult to know something about everything. Every profession has its own areas of expertise and specialization. There are acronyms, abbreviations, and specialized terms and names that people use at different events that some people may not be familiar with. People working with CART providers and captioners must be aware of this and provide that information to them so that they can provide access to the people who need it. ................................................................. ................................................................. weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://www.deafdigest.com updated every Monday ................................................................. ................................................................. (continuing series) THINGS ABOUT TO GO EXTINCT IN AMERICA Incandescent Bulbs we, the deaf, used incandescent bulbs for all of our flashing alerting devices Hope the Compact Fluorescent Light bulb will be as efficient as the incandescent bulbs were with us ................................................................. ................................................................. Berrigan's Tax and Bookkeeping Service If you are looking for someone with tax and bookkeeping background who is deaf and fluent in American Sign Language to provide that type of service for your personal, business or organization, look no further! My bookkeeping service can be customized to your preference which includes general bookkeeping work, taxes, payroll, financial reports, training and much more using QuickBooks accounting software. To have accurate financial information will empower you to make wise financial decisions. 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I've coached for thirteen years instructing ASL, finger talking receptive and expressive skills, ASL grammar, ASL classifiers, ASL Storytelling, use of NMS, students' increasing confidence in using ASL and in knowledge of Deaf culture. I've assisted many students with learning challenges such as ADHD and dyslexia, etc. $20.00/hour per student. $35.00/hour for two students. M-F 10am-6pm PST. Students under 18 years old must have parent's permission. For more information, appointment and payment arrangement, email to: mailto:ASL123456@gmail.com new web site: http://www.ASLwithRaVen.org **ASLTA Member** ................................................................. ................................................................. 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 ................................................................. ................................................................. Crash course on the Digital Television Transition This is a continuation of our weekly educational column on addressing concerns about the analog TV shutoff and the transition to digital TV which is now scheduled to occur on June 12, 2009 (as well as February 17, 2009 for certain stations.) Question this week: Why is the federal government interfering with my right to watch television? What's the big fuss over shutting off analog? I think the picture looks fine Answer: Analog broadcasts take up a lot of space in the airwaves whereas digital does not. Because digital takes up less airwaves, it allows TV stations to broadcast more channels than they could with analog. Furthermore, with analog gone, it frees up more airwaves to be used for wireless communications by firemen, policemen, and other critical emergency responders to keep the public safe during disasters. DTV UPDATE: 641 out of approximately the nation's 1,800 TV stations shut off analog by February 17 and the switch reportedly went smoothly. The FCC got less phone calls than they predicted. The remaining stations have different analog cutoff dates in the coming months up to June 12 which is the final hard date. Check your local area when your station will switch if they have not done so already. Converter boxes are in high demand so if you see one, buy it if you watch over-the-air television. More $40 converter box coupons are forthcoming. Stay tuned. Bottom Line: Be Prepared. More Questions? Email them to DeafDigest at mailto:barry@deafdigest.com For more information on digital television, visit http://www.dtv.gov Sponsored by Davideo Productions ( http://www.davideo.tv ) and DeafDigest ( http://www.deafdigest.com ) Copyright Notice: All Rights Reserved. Since this is an important community service message, you may share this column with family and friends as long as you credit Deaf Digest and Davideo Productions. ... Hot DeafNews boring, but important! Kareem Dale, not deaf, but blind, has been appointed as Special Assistant to the President for Disability Policy. Will we, the deaf, lose when other disabled groups lobby with him on agenda and priorities? ... The Deaf and the Law location: Connecticut case: high school will not caption its closed TV system for the benefit of deaf students result: case continues to drag its feet in the court system ... DeafADA Issue of the Week: What is the difference between ADA and ADAAA? ADA is Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ADAAA is ADA Amendments Act of 2008 The ADAAA amended the definition of disability in the original ADA. ... Shirley Glassman's Captioning Blooper of the Week: a nice mare (nightmare) for snow cleaning crews ..... What became of? Gary Lund - past a deaf mayor of Luddenden, a district of Calderdale in West Yorkshire, England in 2006 - present went back to his old job in a bacon packing factory after his term ended as town mayor mailto:barry@deafdigest.com with "past" and "present" details ... News of the Week - Looking Back 10 Years Ago: Disabled people can be charged fees for services related to their needs such as handicapped license plates and parking placards, the 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals ruled. This ruling is applicable to Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina and West Virginia. Would this mean we, the deaf would eventually pay for services such as interpreters and closed captions? ... News of the Week - Looking Back 5 Years Ago: Advocacy in some cases may not necessarily pay off. A deaf agency in a mid-sized American city joined forces with other agencies serving the disabled to fight for equal rights within the city limits. The city mayor, disturbed about these lobbying efforts, has pulled all Community Development Block Grants off the table! He made that move to avoid future lawsuits filed by these affected agencies. ..... Deaf Apocalypse of the Week: Economy is so bad; many restaurants are hurting. One would think any restaurant would be grateful for patrons entering its doors to sit down and dine. Yet, when one DeafDigest subscriber used a relay service to make reservations; the relay operator overheard yelling in the background. It was the restaurant general manager telling his reservations hostess not to accept relay calls! ... A Vocational Rehabilitation counselor's pet peeve: your client fails to bring a copy to school of the VR authorization papers for tuition payment. You were smart enough to make backup copies of this authorization form, and so there was no need to duplicate the paperwork. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- * YOU COULD PLACE YOUR PAID EMPLOYMENT ADS IN THIS SECTION * on a per-subscriber basis, the DeafDigest ad rates are the best in the nation. * For more information, send E-mail to mailto:barry@deafdigest.com -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Rehabilitation Counselor for the Deaf State of Georgia location of vacancy - Macon, Dublin, Valdosta, Columbus and the Metro Atlanta area for position description and application procedures, click on: http://www.deafdigest.com/gavr.DOC -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- immediate opening Director of Marketing PAH! VRS Indianapolis, Indiana PAH! VRS has an immediate opening for a Director of Marketing in its Indianapolis office. At PAH! VRS, we are focused on serving the Deaf community. While other providers seem to be more interested in gaining presence through advances in technology, PAH! VRS is focused on providing outstanding service to it's customers. If you have a passion for serving the Deaf community, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for. The job description and instructions for submitting your resume can be found at our web site http://pahvrs.com -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Counselor II/Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor for the Deaf Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services - Virginia Beach Pay Band 4 - Salary Range: $31,352 - $64,347 Position #00998 Closing Date - open until filled The Field Rehabilitation Services Division is seeking a qualified VR Counselor for the Deaf to provide comprehensive vocational rehabilitation services to eligible persons with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Emporia and Franklin. Responsibilities: Provides comprehensive case management services including guidance, counseling, training and physical/mental restoration and job placement services. Develops, implements and manages vocationally focused service plans that identify customer goals, services and costs to help them achieve an employment outcome. Maintains detailed case notes and prepares position-related reports. Due to regional coverage, extensive travel is required. Requirements: Considerable knowledge of the social, economic, medical, psychological and vocational issues impacting persons with disabilities; interviewing, evaluation, and counseling techniques; methods and tools for career counseling and exploration; and ADA compliance requirements. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community resources and individuals from diverse environments. Abilities to establish employment opportunities through contacts with businesses and organizations within the community; effectively communicate, orally and in writing; interpret and apply policies/procedures; and organize/manage multiple duties. Fluency in American Sign Language required. Successful candidate must have considerable knowledge of and understanding of the communication, cultural and psychosocial needs of persons who are deaf and hard of hearing. Working knowledge of Windows based computer software. Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or closely related field or current CRC required. Master's level transcripts or copy of current certification, if applicable, must accompany application. Must have a valid driver's license and access to transportation for daily travel. Salary is negotiable above the minimum of the pay band based on qualifications. This is a sensitive position, and the successful candidate will be subject to fingerprinting/ background investigation. Contact Information: Please visit our Career Center at: http://www.vadrs.org for position information or how to apply for a position. To apply online, please visit: http://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov Applications must be submitted through the RMS online system unless the applicant has called in advance to request a reasonable accommodation. To request an accommodation or additional information call 804-726-1919. Minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY - Reasonable accommodations upon request. For More Information: Mary C. Nunnally, Program Coordinator, Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services, (804) 652-7708 or mailto:Mary.Nunnally@drs.virginia.gov -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- inviting you to consider our employment openings Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind Colorado Springs, CO Educators of the Deaf The Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB), located in Colorado Springs at the foot of the beautiful Rocky Mountains, invites you to consider our employment openings. Applications are being accepted for current and anticipated vacancies for the 2009/10 School Year, including: - Teacher of the Deaf: PreSchool - Teacher of the Deaf: All core content areas (Language Arts, Science, Math, Social Studies) - Communication Specialist (Speech/Language) Birth to 21 We invite you to visit CSDB's website at: http://www.csdb.org where the official job announcement(s) may be found in their entirety. Positions are open until filled. Interviews to be conducted on-site at CSDB. Excellent benefits. Salary based on appropriate education and experience. Please send a letter of interest, current resume, completed Employment Application (including salary history and references), recent letters of recommendation, copies of transcripts, and a copy of current teacher certification to: ATTENTION: Chelle Lutz, Human Resources Office Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind 33 North Institute Street Colorado Springs, CO 80903 (719) 578-2114 (phone) (719) 578-2239 (fax) E-mail: mailto:clutz@csdb.org -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Independent Living Advisor Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc Salisbury, MD 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Director, Institutional Research Gallaudet University Washington, DC Provides leadership in ensuring informed access to high quality institutional data in support of evidencebased decisionmaking at all levels of administration; facilitates evaluation initiatives throughout the institution to support decision making and meet compliance requirements of the institution's own performance indicators and governing agencies; conducts institutional research studies in support of enrollment management, strategic planning and program evaluation; ensures a timely response to the University's mandatory reporting requirements to federal and other external agencies and responds to a variety of internal and external requests for institutional data. Requirements: Master's degree in social science, higher education, educational research, program evaluation, public policy, statistics, or a related field with five years of experience. (Ph.D. considered in lieu of experience.) Demonstrated leadership, consensus building, and direct experience in data-based decision-making, policy analysis, and planning in institutions with diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds. Experience in assessment design, program evaluation, performance measurement, and survey design. Operational experience with enterprise application software system and functional knowledge of SAS or SPSS data analysis software preferred. Excellent written communication skills. Demonstrated proficiency in American Sign Language. To apply for the staff vacancies, send a resume and Gallaudet Job Application to: Gallaudet University Human Resources Services 800 Florida Avenue, NE College Hall, Room 106 Washington, DC 20002 to get the Gallaudet Job Application, click on: http://gallaudet.edu/af/hrs_employmentstaffapplynow.xml and click on "Job Application" -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (updated 2/22/09) list of employment openings DCARA various locations in Northern California all positions open until filled - Developer & Interpreter Fremont http://www.dcara.org/images/stories/jobs/jobdev_Fremont.pdf - Job Developer & Interpreter San Francisco http://www.dcara.org/images/stories/jobs/jobdev_SF.pdf - Job Developer & Interpreter Campbell http://www.dcara.org/jobs - Executive Assistant (full time) San Leandro http://www.dcara.org/jobs - Client Support Specialist/Family Life Educator (full-time) San Leandro http://www.dcara.org/jobs CLIENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST/FAMILY LIFE EDUCATOR (FULL-TIME) DCARA SAN LEANDRO OFFICE E-Mail All Applications to mailto:hr@dcara.org
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DeafDigest – 22 February 2009
By admin on February 22, 2009
DeafDigest Gold - February 22, 2009 Gold edition Barry Strassler, Editor http://www.deafdigest.com - updated every Monday America's Unique Deaf Stories; free subscription serving the Deaf Community since 1996; 13th year (to unsubscribe, please click on unsubscribe link at bottom or go to http://www.deafdigest.com ) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- ASL Videos of the Week: http://www.deafdigest.com/fossil.htm http://www.deafdigest.com/studies.htm ... Deaf Cartoon (Fogey) of the week: http://www.deafdigest.com/davideo.html -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- New Silent Call Signature Series Available at Harris Communications Silent Call is known for their quality with five year warranties on many of their products. The new Signature Series Alerting System has a new look but the same quality. 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Your Single Source for Assistive Technology ................................................................ ................................................................ A DEAF FOSSIL Earth has many, many fossils. Were any of the fossils deaf? There was one - a fossil of a bat that is 52 million years old. Bats are deaf. So, possibly this is the oldest Deaf Fossil that we know about! - for ASL News version, please click on: http://www.deafdigest.com/fossil.htm (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) ................................................................ DiiT / Deaf Initiative in Technology - 2009 Summer Workshop Schedule The Deaf Initiative in Technology (DiiT) is very excited to introduce its 2009 Summer Workshop Schedule! DiiT is offering many new workshops this year including Basic Business Correspondence and a series on Engineering related topics! DiiT provides up-to-the-minute technical training in an all sign environment. Workshop participants get the benefit of direct interaction with the instructors without the need for interpreters that most professional workshops require. All workshops are held at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf ( http://www.ntid.rit.edu/ ) at the Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, New York ( http://www.rit.edu/ ) To register, download the DiiT Workshop Registration Form or call 585-475-7545 (Voice or TTY) http://www.rit.edu/diit/workshops/registration.html The 2009 DiiT Summer Workshop Schedule: DiiT Workshop Series on Business 1. Is It For You: Starting Your Own Business; June 8-12, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/business.html (newly added, 2/1/09) 2. Microsoft Access 2007; Create a Database; June 15-15, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/access.html 3. 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Our deafness is invisible, and people don't know we are deaf when they see us on the streets. - for ASL News version, please click on: http://www.deafdigest.com/studies.htm (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) OH, NO, NEVER MIND It is always when a hearing person says something to a deaf person, and if the deaf person asks to repeat what was said, the hearing person would say "oh, never mind." Are we seeing the same thing with videophones? There have been cases of a deaf person asking to chat with another deaf person on video phone. And when the other deaf person says he does not have it, then the response is: oh, never mind! Why? ADA OR THE POWER OF THE ATTITUDE Which is better - ADA regulations by the book or the Power of the Attitude? A retired owner of a car repair shop in Georgia had this tale about his father, whose business the son inherited: I watched my father teach a deaf man how to rebuild transmissions. My father did not know sign language. But they communicated. This was during the 1950's and 1960's, years way before ADA came into being. NO FUN TO BE DEAF We, the deaf, are so used to being deaf that we take it for granted and move on with our lives. Not that so for those who try to be deaf for 24 hours by plugging in their ears and shutting out the sound. At the end of 24 hours, the student, taking part in a class project, said: Can't wait to get these plugs out of my ears and return to my normal hearing. I'm feeling very withdrawn A PHILADELPHIA HOTEL INTERNET ISSUE DeafDigest editor checked into a hotel in Philadelphia last week. The laptop would not work with the wireless set up in the hotel room. A 800-number had to be called to solve the wireless problem. The only problem is that the laptop had no internet connection and it was not possible to make a 800 call. Yes, the hotel has a TTY - but who uses the TTY these days? Fortunately, the problem was solved by a call from a hearing person. But what if it was an all-deaf group? IT IS A CODA THING DeafDigest editor bumped into a Coda he has known for years. The Coda recently replied: it is a Coda thing His response was to the question why he preferred field interpreting as opposed to video phone interpreting. He said he felt uncomfortable when being "stared" down on the screen by deaf acquaintances that chance on him on the video. UNEMPLOYMENT AND THE DEAF DeafDigest worries that the bad economy has impacted on the deaf employees everywhere. When business is bad, everyone gets laid off, not just the deaf, but the hearing. Yet, there are still some jobs that can be found - only if these job seekers are willing to relocate. And when a deaf person is comfortable with his status in the local deaf community, he is more reluctant to pull up roots to seek employment. Which is better - steady employment or status as a respected member of the deaf community? A PUZZLING RESTAURANT REVIEW COMMENT, continued Last week's DeafDigest mentioned a puzzling statement in a restaurant review in a British newspaper. It said: Don't take your deaf mother there Actually, it was a misprint. It was supposed to be written as: Don't take your dear mother there A British subscriber to DeafDigest pointed out the misprint. We have been so accustomed to reading the word death when it meant to be spelled as deaf. Perhaps the word dear is so much more pleasant sounding than the word death! ................................................................ ................................................................ For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com for Special Notes, please go to the bottom of this section ................................................................ ................................................................ WHAT IS THAT SUPPOSED TO MEAN? A comment that says: They didn't want me going deaf before I was supposed to it may seem to mean that the hearing person expects to be deaf some day, but did not want to be deaf prematurely! ................................................................ ................................................................ Deaf Cruise Hawaii 2009 Special !!! http://www.DeafCruiseSpecial.com You only pay 50% off deposit when you book Deaf Cruise Hawaii 2009 ! Don't miss this amazing opportunity to book your Deaf Cruise Hawaii 2009 during ONE-DAY Sale on Thursday, November 20th. Just pay half the standard deposit on already low rates and still get all the benefits of Freestyle Cruising. Then you can use that money for other things (like an awesome holiday gift for that special someone). One Day. One Sale. One Great Deal. Thursday, November 20, 2008 http://www.DeafCruiseSpecial.com ................................................................ ................................................................ 30th World's Largest ASL Silent Weekend in 2009 Signing Greeting Cards ASL and Interpreting DVDs Please browse our selection of signing greeting cards at: http://www.DrSign.com The 30th Silent Weekend in June 2009 will offer interpreters more than 2 CEUs. Over 100 hours of classes also for beginning, intermediate and advanced sign language and ITP students. Many interpreters use this to get all of their RID required CEUs in a one-stop venue at significant cost savings. Get a group as small as five to register at huge savings! Peter Cook, Crom Saunders, Keith Wann, Trix Bruce and many nationally known presenters are featured. Check http://www.DrSign.com for details Sign language DVDs are available online at http://www.DrSign.com - Consider "Oh See, Can You Say?" by Maureen Longo Tuccelli. She shows how to make an excellent voicing product using a clip of Peter Cook. This 75-minute DVD is excellent for ITP teachers and students! "Oh See, Can You See? shows dozens of grammatical principles and will help ITP and ASL students understand what they see. This is a 55-minute DVD The 8th Florida/Alaska Motorcycle Charity Run is scheduled July 1-26, 2009. See http://www.AlaskaBikeRun.com for updates and photos. These trips will take place every year so why not make plans to join us now in 2009? ................................................................ ................................................................ Hot DeafNews boring, but important! Pop more vitamins into your body and you may continue as a hearing person! This is what University of Florida researcher Colleen Le Prell is saying, while presenting papers at the Association for Research in Otolaryngology conference earlier in the week. She is saying that such pills, containing antioxidants, vitamins C and E and the mineral magnesium is what may be needed to prevent noise-induced and age-induced deafness. ... Deaf Picture of the Week: Jacob McDaniel champion, Jiu-Jitsu U.S. Open http://www.gbsandiego.com/2008/10/18/jacob-mcdaniel-of-gracie-barra-san-diego-wins-1st-place-at-us-open/ champion .. Question of the week: Q. I am always reading in the newspapers about deafness defined in percentages - as if the person is 70 percent deaf. Is this the same thing as hearing loss in 70 dB? A. No. There is no such a thing as deafness defined in percentages. Decibels is the way to define degrees of deafness. Percentages is something newspaper reporters like to make up. send your questions to mailto:barry@deafdigest.com the most interesting questions may be answered in future DeafDigest editions. Thank you. .. Wish List of the Week: that we will see no more Deaf Investment frauds at any time in the future .... DeafHistory - Looking Back: Year 1486 - Princess Jean Stewart of Scotland passes away. She was deaf, and she used sign language to communicate with people. ... Deaf and the Money: amount of money lost by deaf investors in the Deaf Ponzi scam that was revealed this week - $4.4 million ... DeafNumbers of the Week: How many deaf sumo wrestlers do we have in Japan? In the big time sumo events, none. In sumo training schools, six deaf sumo wrestlers .... 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You can find the job announcement at http://www.pers.hawaii.edu/wuh/nadvert.aspx?rn=7967 It is listed as position #0086923T. Closing date is March 7, 2009. Kapi'olani Community College has the largest enrollment of Deaf students in the University of Hawai'i system. The Kapi'olani Deaf Center supports KCC Deaf students in the developmental English program as well as Deaf students in other KCC academic programs. In addition, the Gallaudet University Regional Center of the Pacific is housed at KCC and is situated in the Kapi'olani Deaf Center. Again, I hope that you will either consider applying for this position or forward this announcement to qualified individuals who may be interested in an exciting job in a great program in Hawai'i! Thank you for your support of the Deaf Center programs. Aloha, Judy Coryell -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- many position openings Purple Colorado, Arizona, Puerto Rico or California... Purple is GROWING. 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An EOE -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- currently recruiting President South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind Spartanburg, SC Closing date/Time: Friday March 3, 2009; 5:00 PM Eastern Time Salary: $87,112.00 - $135,041.00 annually Job Type: FTE - Full-Time The SC School for the Deaf and the Blind (SCSDB) is currently recruiting for the position of President. SCSDB is a residential facility located in Spartanburg, South Carolina which serves as a multifaceted resource center dedicated to serving sensory disabled individuals, their families and professionals throughout South Carolina. Visit http://www.scsdb.k12.sc.us for more information. The President is responsible for the overall administrative management and operation of the SCSDB and reports to a ten-member Board of Commissioners, appointed by the Governor. The efforts and initiatives of the president are primarily directed toward developing and maintaining essential knowledge and current information on all aspects of programs and services for individuals with special needs, especially model services, technological advances, and legal and managerial perspectives. The president is accountable to a wide range of constituents - beginning with the Board of Commissioners, students and their families, and staff and extending to state government officials, legislators, and local, state and national audiences who may have special interests in programs for individuals with sensory disabilities. The President is also responsible for building awareness and integration of the School within the community and working with legislators, regulatory agencies and representatives in the field of special education. Minimum and Additional Requirements: The successful candidate must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree, master's degree preferred, from a recognized accredited institution; meet all of the requirements for certification by the SC Department of Education and at least 18 semester hours of credit in administration and supervision and a minimum of five years of senior level administrative and management experience. In addition, an understanding of the major issues and special needs facing the sensory disabled population, considerable experience in fundraising and the ability to work with and obtain the required funds from state agencies and the legislature are required. The successful candidate must also be willing to live on campus and be a visible presence at SCSDB activities. Demonstrated previous community involvement beyond the boundaries of employment is required. Preferred Qualifications: Formal training and prior work experience are preferred in special education, particularly in the field of sensory disabilities and special schools and particularly those with 24-hour residential programming. Proficiency in sign language is highly preferred. Additional Comments: The salary range is $87,112.00 - $135,041.00., including on campus housing and an excellent benefits package. Salary offerings will be based on applicants' qualifications and experience. Salaries above the minimum must be approved by the Agency Head Salary Commission. Interested individuals may apply on line at http://www.jobs.sc.gov Application deadline is March 6, 2009 Visit http://www.scsdb.org for more information on the Presidential Search Please contact Joye Lang at 803-734-9080 for questions about this posting. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position openings Georgia School for the Deaf Cave Spring, GA for position descriptions and application procedures please click on any of below: - Sign Language Interpreter (12 months) http://www.deafdigest.com/interp.doc - Residential Paraprofessional (multiple positions) http://www.deafdigest.com/paramult.doc - High School Graduation Coach http://www.deafdigest.com/coach.doc - Occupational Therapist (hourly) http://www.deafdigest.com/ot.doc - Paraprofessional, classroom (10 mo position) http://www.deafdigest.com/para.doc - Physical Therapist http://www.deafdigest.com/pt.doc - Reading Content Specialist http://www.deafdigest.com/rcs.doc - Residential Advisor (DOE) http://www.deafdigest.com/ra.doc - Substitute Teacher (P/T-Hourly) http://www.deafdigest.com/sub.doc - Teacher (Blind/Deaf) - Literary Content Specialist http://www.deafdigest.com/lcs.doc -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (updated February 22nd) Exciting Career Opportunities at GLAD: - Job Developer/Interpreter - Anaheim, Norwalk, Pacoima, Santa Ana, CA - Placement Coordinator - Riverside, CA - Community Interpreter - Los Angeles, Riverside, CA To learn more about the above positions at GLAD, please go to our website: http://www.gladinc.org If interested for any of these positions then please submit resume and application to: Jeff Fetterman Human Resources Specialist Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, Inc. 2222 Laverna Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90041 V/TDD: (323) 550-4207 Fax #: (323) 550-4204 E-mail: mailto:jfetterman@gladinc.org -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Special Notes: Copyright 2009 by Barry Strassler, DeafDigest. 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DeafDigest – 15 February 2009
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DeafDigest Blue - February 15, 2009 Blue Edition Barry Strassler, Editor http://www.deafdigest.com - updated every Monday America's Unique Deaf Stories; free subscription serving the Deaf Community since 1996; 13th year (to unsubscribe, please click on unsubscribe link at bottom or go to http://www.deafdigest.com ) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- ASL Videos of the Week: http://www.deafdigest.com/hearingdeaf.htm http://www.deafdigest.com/walmart.htm -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- An Innovative Mortgage Strategy from Merrill Lynch could save you thousands! At Merrill Lynch, we believe a mortgage can be as important to your financial life as your investments and retirement plan. That is why Merrill Lynch offers one of the nation's broadest spectrums of home financing solutions, all designed to give you more financial flexibility and control. GREAT NEWS You can reach me by videophone! 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SWEET DEALS AT WCI It's Valentine's Day all month with 14% the hot pink heart shaped Sonic Boom Sweetheart Alarm or the Sonic Bomb. Fun and functional, your sweetheart will love these unique clocks. (Use code WCID209 when ordering). For more details on these sweet deals and all our products call us now at 1-800-233-9130 (V/TTY) or visit us at: http://www.weitbrecht.com For a copy of our catalog, email your request to: mailto:sales@weitbrecht.com WCI. Your Single Source for Assistive Technology ................................................................. ................................................................. HEARING PEOPLE ARE ALSO DEAF When there are "warnings" of earthquakes, volcanoes, avalanches, and meteorite crashes, many animals can hear these "silent" sounds that warn them to run away and hide. Deaf people can't hear these silent sounds, of course, but hearing people can't, too! - for ASL News version, please click on: http://www.deafdigest.com/hearingdeaf.htm (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) ................................................................. Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc (DILA) Sorenson at Dorchester Library, Cambridge, Maryland Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc. (DILA) announces the opening of a Sorenson Videophone located at the Dorchester County Public Library in Cambridge, Maryland. The videophone is available Monday-Saturday during normal library hours and is free to use. Sponsored and funded by the Quota Club of Cambridge, the videophone enables deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals to access DILA services without having to travel to the Salisbury Office. "It is an innovative way of making services accessible to deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals who live in other counties on the Eastern Shore without having them travel to Salisbury. The Dorchester County Public Library is the first library on the Eastern Shore to launch this project," says Jennifer Whitcomb, DILA's Executive Director. The Quota Club of Cambridge is a membership organization who has sponsored many programs and services for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. For more information, please visit DILA's website at http://www.dila.org or call 410-742-5052 V/TTY; 1-866-947-6923 VP or stop by the Dorchester County Public Library located at 303 Gay Street, Cambridge, MD. The picture of the videophone can be clicked at: http://www.deafdigest.com/DPLVP1.JPG ................................................................. A SMALL TOWN WALMART In big cities, it is common for a deaf person to bump into another deaf person on a crowded sidewalk. This is because deaf population is always high at big cities. But what about small towns? It is very rare for a deaf person to bump into another deaf person, but there is an exception. At the Walmart in Talladega, Alabama, it is common for the deaf to bump into another deaf person. Talladega is where Alabama School for the Deaf and Blind is located; the deaf community in that town has a fairly high numbers of deaf people. - for ASL News version, please click on: http://www.deafdigest.com/walmart.htm (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) FILM CUTTING AND THE DEAF Before a movie is shown in the public, the film editors cut out a lot of film; scenes are thrown out and the film length is reduced from many hours to about one hour and half. It is tough luck for actors to act in parts that have been thrown out by the film editors. This is normal in the movie industry. What about deaf actors whose roles were also thrown out? Has it ever happened? The deaf character, named Orin, in the movie "Children of a Lesser God" played an important role, but which was thrown out by the film editors! Film editors do not like to include the deaf in the movies because of the large space they require. These editors like to keep close up shots that take little space. ................................................................. Check out the brand new "Speak N Read" at UnitedTTY.com ! This is the world's first and only ultra mobile, hand-held voice recognition system that performs as an assistive listening device for the deaf and hard of hearing......Speak N Read is a hand held portable computer that allows a hard of hearing or deaf person to communicate one-on-one without the use of sign language or lip reading. Unbelievable 1/2 price TTY Blowout SALE* ! 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MANY FAMOUS PEOPLE HAVE A LINK WITH THE DEAF - Ayn Rand, famous author who wrote "Atlas Shrugged" and "The Fountainhead" she said: she said if man is blind, it is because he has eyes; and if a man is deaf it is because he has ears WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE? having to interpret anti-deaf comments uttered by an anti-deaf hearing person who thought his comments would be "safe" if you have these "hate" or "horror" stories, please mailto:barry@deafdigest.com COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR - continuing series ................................................................. ................................................................. weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://www.deafdigest.com updated every Monday ................................................................. ................................................................. (continuing series) THINGS ABOUT TO GO EXTINCT IN AMERICA Cameras That Use Film two top notch deaf photographers told DeafDigest that they immediately dumped their film cameras when they saw that the future was in digital photography How many deaf film photographers do we have remaining? ................................................................. ................................................................. Berrigan's Tax and Bookkeeping Service If you are looking for someone with tax and bookkeeping background who is deaf and fluent in American Sign Language to provide that type of service for your personal, business or organization, look no further! My bookkeeping service can be customized to your preference which includes general bookkeeping work, taxes, payroll, financial reports, training and much more using QuickBooks accounting software. To have accurate financial information will empower you to make wise financial decisions. 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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 ................................................................. ................................................................. old Crash Course on the Digital Television Transition This is a continuation of our weekly educational column on addressing concerns about the analog TV shutoff and the transition to digital TV which is scheduled to occur on June 12, 2009 (formerly February 17, 2009) Question this week: Our local news warned us recently about DTV and that we will not be able to receive Canadian channels after Feb 17. We need a converter box to receive Canadian channels! Answer: That's partially true. Not all converter boxes are the same. If you want to watch a Canadian or Mexican TV station along American borders, you need a converter box that has "analog pass-through" which is a feature on more expensive converter boxes. It allows you to watch both American digital broadcasts and analog broadcasts from Canada & Mexico (which are not required to switch to digital). DTV UPDATE: The second House bill to delay the transition from February 17 to June 12 passed. The White House has asked for public comments about the delay ( http://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing_room/dtv_delay_act/ ) which are due by February 9. Although delayed to June 12, many stations plan to stick to the February 17 deadline as the new bill allows it. Stay tuned. Bottom Line: Be Prepared. More Questions? Email them to DeafDigest at mailto:barry@deafdigest.com For more information on digital television, visit http://www.dtv.gov Sponsored by Davideo Productions ( http://www.davideo.tv ) and DeafDigest ( http://www.deafdigest.com ) Copyright Notice: All Rights Reserved. Since this is an important community service message, you may share this column with family and friends as long as you credit DeafDigest and Davideo Productions. ... Hot DeafNews boring, but important! ... The Deaf and the Law old location: Maryland case: Fedex discriminated against a deaf employee who was denied interpreters for staff meetings and training sessions result: Fedex lost. Fedex appealed. The US Court of Appeals sided with the deaf plaintiff. Fedex may still appeal (possibly on the way to the Supreme Court) ... DeafADA Issue of the Week: (new series) ... Shirley Glassman's Captioning Blooper of the Week: old were you a fan of hers when you were glowing (growing) up? ..... What became of? old Clatsop Community College, in Oregon past - was declared non-ADA compliant in 2007 and was ordered to either retrofit the campus or to build a new ADA-compliant campus present - state legislation, few days ago, will earmark up to $1.8 million to make the college more ADA-compliant mailto:barry@deafdigest.com with "past" and "present" details ... News of the Week - Looking Back 10 Years Ago: ... News of the Week - Looking Back 5 Years Ago: ..... Deaf Apocalypse of the Week: ... A Vocational Rehabilitation counselor's pet peeve: old Some individuals and vendors, knowing that you work two jobs, send you invoices and requests on Friday afternoon (the time you are very tired on the week), hoping you will overlook their mistakes and approve payment. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- * YOU COULD PLACE YOUR PAID EMPLOYMENT ADS IN THIS SECTION * on a per-subscriber basis, the DeafDigest ad rates are the best in the nation. * For more information, send E-mail to mailto:barry@deafdigest.com -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Independent Living Advisor Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc Salisbury, MD 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Position Announcement One Part time (20 hours/week) Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Psychologist Saint John's CFDC - Deaf Program Santa Monica, CA We currently have one half-time position for a clinical therapist to work in community mental health with adults, children, adolescents, and families. Strong clinical skills, knowledge of Deaf Culture and American Sign Language, a minimum of two years experience, and motivation to serve a diverse client population are essential. The position is 20 hours per week with benefits. St. John's Child and Family Development Center offers a strong emphasis on continuing education and staff development as well as sensitivity to diversity and community outreach. The program has been providing culturally appropriate outpatient services to LA county Deaf and Hard-of Hearing residents since 1976 Requirements: Master's degree in social work, psychology, or marriage and family therapy, licensed in California or license eligible, sign language fluency, ability to respond to crisis situations. Resumes and letters of interest can be forwarded to: Susan Hajiani, LCSW Program Coordinator Saint John's CFDC - Deaf Program 1339 20th St. Santa Monica, CA 90404 mailto:Susan.Hajiani@stjohns.org -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Director, Institutional Research Gallaudet University Washington, DC Provides leadership in ensuring informed access to high quality institutional data in support of evidencebased decisionmaking at all levels of administration; facilitates evaluation initiatives throughout the institution to support decision making and meet compliance requirements of the institution's own performance indicators and governing agencies; conducts institutional research studies in support of enrollment management, strategic planning and program evaluation; ensures a timely response to the University's mandatory reporting requirements to federal and other external agencies and responds to a variety of internal and external requests for institutional data. Requirements: Master's degree in social science, higher education, educational research, program evaluation, public policy, statistics, or a related field with five years of experience. (Ph.D. considered in lieu of experience.) Demonstrated leadership, consensus building, and direct experience in data-based decision-making, policy analysis, and planning in institutions with diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds. Experience in assessment design, program evaluation, performance measurement, and survey design. Operational experience with enterprise application software system and functional knowledge of SAS or SPSS data analysis software preferred. Excellent written communication skills. Demonstrated proficiency in American Sign Language. To apply for the staff vacancies, send a resume and Gallaudet Job Application to: Gallaudet University Human Resources Services 800 Florida Avenue, NE College Hall, Room 106 Washington, DC 20002 to get the Gallaudet Job Application, click on: http://gallaudet.edu/af/hrs_employmentstaffapplynow.xml and click on "Job Application" -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- looking for Residential Counselors Comprehensive Living Residential Program Easton area, PA Customizing support for people with challenging disabilities SharpVisions is an innovative non-profit human services organization providing customized supports for people throughout the Eastern region of PA. We are currently looking for Residential Counselors to work in our live-in Comprehensive Living Residential Program that are fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) to work with deaf or HOH clients in the Easton area. Job duties will include assistance with daily living requirements, management of significant social challenges, and participation in community activities. Some travel will be required. The incumbent will be scheduled to work block shifts that are 2 1/2 days (56 continuous hours with two sleep periods). Blocks available are Sun-Wed, Wed-Fri and Fri-Sun. Applicants must be 18 years of age, have a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle. A BA in Psychology or related field is preferred, OR a high school diploma or GED with some relevant experience in human services. We offer competitive wage rates, full medical & dental coverage, as well as excellent paid leave time. Resumes may be faxed to 412-456 2145 or emailed to: mailto:careers@sharpvisions.org -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening COORDINATOR OF ACADEMIC EVALUATION, ASSESSMENT AND DIAGNOSTICS New Mexico School for the Deaf Santa Fe, NM Master's Degree in Education or a related field required with at least three (3) years of classroom experience. State Licensure as a School Psychologist and/or Educational Diagnostician, or the ability to obtain such licensure prior to the beginning of the contract period, is required. Administrative licensure preferred. Professional writing and interpersonal communication skills required. Fluency or willingness to learn and master American Sign Language is required. Start date: July 1, 2009. Deadline: Open until filled. Apply to: New Mexico School for the Deaf, 1060 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505, (505) 476-6301. NMSD is an EEO Employer -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Preschool/Kindergarten Assistant Principal NMSD Albuquerque Preschool/Kindergarten position at Albuquerque, NM Master's Degree in Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing or related field. At least 3 years successful teaching experience. Teaching experience in Developmentally Appropriate Early Childhood and/or Family Centered Parent/Child Programs preferred. Familiar with and willingness to increase knowledge of Reggio Emilia practices. Fluent in American Sign Language and written English. New Mexico Licensure in Educational Administration or course work to meet requirements for Administrative Licensure. NMSD Offers Competitive Salaries and Excellent Benefits. Apply to: New Mexico School for the Deaf, 1060 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505, (505) 476-6301. Deadline: Open until filled. NMSD is an EEO Employer -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening OUTREACH ASL SPECIALIST New Mexico School for the Deaf Santa Fe, NM Bachelor's Degree (Master's Degree preferred) in Deaf Education, Linguistics or related field. Minimum of three (3) years experience teaching or related experience with deaf and/or hard of hearing students. New Mexico Teaching License or ability to gain this credential. Fluent ASL and English skills (additional Spanish or Navajo skills are desirable). Deadline: Open until filled. Apply to: New Mexico School for the Deaf, 1060 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505, (505) 476-6301. NMSD IS AN EEO EMPLOYER. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening OUTREACH SPECIALIST New Mexico School for the Deaf Santa Fe, NM Bachelor's Degree (Master's Degree preferred) in Deaf Education or related field. Minimum of three (3) years experience teaching or related experience with deaf and/or hard of hearing students. NM Teacher licensure or ability to attain. Fluent ASL and English skills (additional Spanish or Navajo skills are desirable). Deadline: Open until filled. Apply to: New Mexico School for the Deaf, 1060 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 476-6301. NMSD IS AN EEO EMPLOYER. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Community Programs Director Deaf Independent Living Association Salisbury, Maryland Full-Time Manage various programs for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing; such as Employment and Supportive Employment, Parent Support Group, Summer Camp, Interpreter Referral, Advocacy, Transportation, and other community based programs. Develop action plans to achieve and meet programmatic goals and deadlines for various state, local and private grants sources. Compile various program reports. Manage and supervise staff. Bachelor's degree and fluency in American Sign Language required, Masters preferred. Must have excellent people, organizational and time management skills; professionally build teams among staff, be an initiator, detail oriented, organized, a problem solver; demonstrate strong leadership and supervisory skills and effectively delegate and follow up on assignments. Valid driver’s license required. Agency pays 100% of employee's medical, disability and life insurance benefits, 75% of dental benefits, and offers excellent retirement benefits. AFLAC, Sam's Club, SECU Paid vacation, sick and personal leave. Submit a cover letter, resume and three references to: Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc. Human Resources Department 806 Snow Hill Road Salisbury, Maryland 21804 or fax to 410-543-4874. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (updated 2/8/09) list of employment openings DCARA various locations in Northern California all positions open until filled - Developer & Interpreter Fremont http://www.dcara.org/images/stories/jobs/jobdev_Fremont.pdf - Job Developer & Interpreter San Francisco http://www.dcara.org/images/stories/jobs/jobdev_SF.pdf - Job Developer & Interpreter Campbell http://www.dcara.org/jobs - Executive Assistant (full time) San Leandro http://www.dcara.org/jobs - Client Support Specialist/Family Life Educator (full-time) San Leandro http://www.dcara.org/jobs CLIENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST/FAMILY LIFE EDUCATOR (FULL-TIME) DCARA SAN LEANDRO OFFICE E-Mail All Applications to mailto:hr@dcara.org -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
DeafDigest – 15 February 2009
By admin on February 15, 2009
DeafDigest Gold - February 15, 2009 Gold edition Barry Strassler, Editor http://www.deafdigest.com - updated every Monday America's Unique Deaf Stories; free subscription serving the Deaf Community since 1996; 13th year (to unsubscribe, please click on unsubscribe link at bottom or go to http://www.deafdigest.com ) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- ASL Videos of the Week: http://www.deafdigest.com/superbowl.htm http://www.deafdigest.com/sounds.htm ... Deaf Cartoon (Fogey) of the week: http://www.deafdigest.com/davideo.html -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Sale Pricing on New Silent Call Signature Series Harris Communications is pleased to introduce the new Signature Series from Silent Call. This new 418MHz alerting system allows you freedom and flexibility with outstanding features and an increased range of up to 2000 feet. Quickly know when you have visitors, telephone calls or emergencies with a bright flashing strobe or distinctive LEDs. Use the Signature Series Watch Receiver along with the Sidekick II Strobe Receiver to ensure that you are always alerted to a transmitter anywhere in your home. Check the Harris Communications website to see the many products in the new Signature Series. For a limited time only, all products within this series will be discounted at 15% off. Use promotion code "ss15" when checking out. Sale ends February 26, 2009. For more information, go to: http://www.harriscomm.com/link/?www.harriscomm.com?sr=ddg021509 or contact us at: mailto:info@harriscomm.com -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- DeafDigest welcomes unique deafnews tips; do email: mailto:barry@deafdigest.com sources of unique deafnews are never revealed; always anonymous .. weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://www.deafdigest.com (updated every Monday) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Four Deaf Cartoons (Fogeys) are shown every week on: http://www.deafdigest.com/davideo.html Go there to look at the latest Cartoon -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Kramer Financial is a deaf financial services firm with representatives licensed and registered in 49 states and the District of Columbia. It offers a wide array of services and products including: Investments Life Insurance Long Term Care Insurance Retirement Planning Education Planning Tax Planning Estate Planning Two office locations, four financial advisors, and four staff members - working together as ONE team to help you work toward your financial goals. For further information or to make an appointment, click into http://www.kramerfinancial.com Kramer Financial 9099 Ridgefield Drive, Suite 101 Frederick, MD 21701 240-379-6908 VP/TTY 240-379-6929 voice Securities and advisory services offered through FSC Securities Corporation, Member FINRA/SIPC, and a registered investment advisor. Kramer Financial is not affiliated with FSC Securities Corporation or registered as a broker/dealer or investment advisor. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Refinance your adjustable rate mortgage into a low fixed-rate mortgage. 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Yes, hence this non-punishment! ... Way back years ago Gwendel D. "Bud" Butler was an eminent deaf educator and advocate with Texas School for the Deaf. Young people may have never heard of him, but old timers certainly do. His daughter Donna J. (Butler) Alexander wishes to collect tales, stories, and anecdotes about her father from those that knew him. If you have such tales, do share these with her at mailto:dalexander36@austin.rr.com ... Bills come and go; most bills die, but few pass. One such bill introduced in Maryland legislation is to stop judges from assuming that just because parents are deaf, they cannot take care of their hearing children! This bill is being introduced by state senator Lisa A. Gladden. Hope it passes. ... National Writing Contest for High School Students with Hearing Loss High school students with hearing loss in 10th or 11th grade can enter the fourth annual RIT SpiRIT Writing Contest, and compete for prizes, including a summer camp scholarship. Winners will have their choice of a scholarship and travel expenses to the Explore Your Future program at RIT's National Technical Institute for the Deaf, or a $500 cash prize. EYF is a six-day summer career exploration program for deaf and hard-of-hearing students that gives them the opportunity to sample different careers as well as college life. Complete contest guidelines and entry information are available at http://www.rit.edu/NTID/WritingContestDD The deadline to enter is March 15, 2009 and an awards program will be held at RIT in the summer. For more information, contact mailto:WritingContest@ntid.rit.edu or call 585-475-7695 (voice/TTY.) Web address: http://www.rit.edu/NTID ................................................................ ................................................................ For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com ................................................................ ................................................................ weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://www.deafdigest.com updated every Monday ................................................................ ................................................................ SWEET DEALS AT WCI It's Valentine's Day all month with 14% the hot pink heart shaped Sonic Boom Sweetheart Alarm or the Sonic Bomb. Fun and functional, your sweetheart will love these unique clocks. (Use code WCID209 when ordering). For more details on these sweet deals and all our products call us now at 1-800-233-9130 (V/TTY) or visit us at: http://www.weitbrecht.com For a copy of our catalog, email your request to: mailto:sales@weitbrecht.com WCI. Your Single Source for Assistive Technology ................................................................ ................................................................ SUPER BOWL ON TV IN AUSTRALIA Super Bowl is a big event in USA. Many people, who are not football fans, still watch the Super Bowl. We, the deaf, have always complained for years that the TV does not show the signing of the ASL Star Spangled Banner singer. One year, a TV program showed ASL singer Phyllis Frelich, in upper left hand corner of the screen. It was broadcast in Australia, but in USA there was no picture of Frelich. Why Australia? Why not USA? - for ASL News version, please click on: http://www.deafdigest.com/superbowl.htm (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) ................................................................ DiiT / Deaf Initiative in Technology - 2009 Summer Workshop Schedule The Deaf Initiative in Technology (DiiT) is very excited to introduce its 2009 Summer Workshop Schedule! DiiT is offering many new workshops this year including Basic Business Correspondence and a series on Engineering related topics! DiiT provides up-to-the-minute technical training in an all sign environment. Workshop participants get the benefit of direct interaction with the instructors without the need for interpreters that most professional workshops require. All workshops are held at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf ( http://www.ntid.rit.edu/ ) at the Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, New York ( http://www.rit.edu/ ) To register, download the DiiT Workshop Registration Form or call 585-475-7545 (Voice or TTY) http://www.rit.edu/diit/workshops/registration.html The 2009 DiiT Summer Workshop Schedule: DiiT Workshop Series on Business 1. Is It For You: Starting Your Own Business; June 8-12, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/business.html (newly added, 2/1/09) 2. Microsoft Access 2007; Create a Database; June 15-15, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/access.html 3. Microsoft Office 2007: A Professional Approach; July 13-17, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/word.html DiiT Workshop Series on Workplace Writing -- (NEW!!!) 4. Basic Workplace Correspondence; June 22-26, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/correspondence.html 5. Basic Report Writing in the Workplace; August (TBD) http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/report.html DiiT Workshop Series on Engineering -- (NEW!!!) 6. Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt; June 8-12, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/SixSigma.html 7. Intro to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's); June 8-10, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/PLC.html 8. Intro to Computer Numerical Control Programming; June 15-19, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/CNCP.html 9. Migrating from 2D CAD to 3D CAD using Revit Architecture June 15-19, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/cad.html 10. Solid Modeling with SolidWorks; June 22-26, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/SolidWorks.html DiiT Workshop Series on Graphic Communication: 11. Web Site Development Using Dreamweaver CS4; June 8-12, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/dreamweaver.html 12. Self-Publishing a Book; June 15-19, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/book.html 13. Adobe Flash CS4; June 22-26, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/flash.html 14. Wide Format Printing; June 22-26, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/wide.html 15. Adobe Acrobat 9 Professional; July 13-17, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/Arobat.html DiiT Workshop Series on Information Technology: 16. Introduction to Microsoft Visual Basic.NET; June 8-12, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/VB.html 17. JavaScript Made Easy with JQuery; June 15-19, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/JavaScript.html 18. PHP 6 and MySQL 5; July 13-17, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/php.html 19. PC Assembly, Maintenance, and Repair; July 13-17, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/Hardware.html ................................................................ BLACKOUTS AND THE DEAF We have read in the newspapers about power blackouts in Kentucky because of bad snow storms. The Amish people were OK, while their neighbors were not OK. Amish families do not depend on electricity while we, all do. Years ago, there was a power black out in New York City. There was no electricity everywhere. The blind people were OK while we were not. The blind people do not depend on lights to walk through the building. Let us suppose there was no sound everywhere in the world. The hearing people will suffer; we, the deaf, will not suffer! - for ASL News version, please click on: http://www.deafdigest.com/sounds.htm (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) A DUMMY BOOK THAT YOUNG DEAF PEOPLE NEED There are Dummy books for every topic imaginable, be it hobbies, sports, politics, pets, personal finance, and so on. One such Dummy book is missing - on advising deaf students in high schools on choice of college - should it be a deaf college (Gallaudet and NTID) or a hearing college? There are always issues that hearing colleges - interpreting problems, social life isolation, faculty insensitivity, CART breakdowns - that many deaf kids in high school may not be aware of. A PUZZLING RESTAURANT REVIEW COMMENT In a British newspaper, the restaurant review columnist wrote: Don't take your deaf mother there It was in reference to a London restaurant that was being reviewed for its food, service and atmosphere. DeafDigest is not sure of the comment - if it was an off-the-shelf joke or if it assumes that only hearing mothers can tolerate the food that is being served? MARYLAND LEGISLATORS THREATEN ITS DEAF AGENCY For some reason for years, the deaf commission in Maryland (better known as Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing - ODHH) was never a high priority with the government executives. And now this - the state legislators are pondering a bill that would eliminate vital ODHH positions and to reduce funding, and as a final insult, to move ODHH within the confines of the state Department of Disabilities. Because this would render ODHH insignificant, state deaf leaders are already furious and up in arms. A VERY DETAILED JOB There was a story on Brian Kraft, not deaf, in the February 10, 2009 edition of the Washington Post. He is a contractor with the District of Columbia and his job is to transfer to a database these microfiched files on past city building permits between 1877 and 1949. And when he is done, he will then work on building permits from 1950 through 1958 and so on. On each permit, there is information such as "what was the building used for." For years the most famous Deaf Building was the District of Columbia Club of the Deaf (DCCD). It was torn down to make way for the new FBI Building. From time to time DeafDigest editor bumps into old timers who would vividly recall the old DCCD building but would not remember the exact location! DeafDigest is still wondering where the exact location was. GOING THROUGH NAME CHANGES We all know what AgBell is. Were we aware that this organization has gone through several name changes? It originally was: American Association to Promote the Teaching of Speech to the Deaf. This was what telephone inventor Alexander Graham Bell named the new organization. It then changed to: Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and now this: Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing RANDOM WORKSHOP QUESTIONS DeafDigest editor attended a workshop where an executive from the Dominion Virginia Power company was the keynote speaker. DeafDigest asked the speaker two questions: 1. Have there been any ADA-related issues with your company over the years? His response is - never, we are in full compliance and we support ADA provisions 2. Have you had deaf employees in any of the departments in your company? His response is - yes, we have a number of deaf employees in the company offices, but we do not have deaf employees out there on the field such as linemen and installers; these are dangerous jobs, and it is already dangerous enough for those that can hear. DeafDigest remembers a telephone company in Arkansas hiring a deaf telephone installer. But that was years ago. A SENSE OF DEJA VU WITH GEICO ADS We watch TV and are constantly bombarded with these silly GEICO ads. Way back in the fifties and sixties, GEICO had a bad reputation for refusing to accept deaf drivers for automobile insurance coverage. GEICO carried this message that the deaf should not drive cars and therefore, should not be carrying drivers' insurance policies. So, with DeafDigest, it is a sense of Deja Vu ................................................................ ................................................................ For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com for Special Notes, please go to the bottom of this section ................................................................ ................................................................ WHAT IS THAT SUPPOSED TO MEAN? A comment that says: he is semi-deaf it is a misleading phrase; it may mean the person is deaf in one ear, but can hear normally out of his best ear, or it may mean he is somewhere in the moderate hearing loss range, which is half way between being mildly deaf and being profoundly deaf ................................................................ ................................................................ Deaf Cruise Hawaii 2009 Special !!! http://www.DeafCruiseSpecial.com You only pay 50% off deposit when you book Deaf Cruise Hawaii 2009 ! Don't miss this amazing opportunity to book your Deaf Cruise Hawaii 2009 during ONE-DAY Sale on Thursday, November 20th. Just pay half the standard deposit on already low rates and still get all the benefits of Freestyle Cruising. Then you can use that money for other things (like an awesome holiday gift for that special someone). One Day. One Sale. One Great Deal. Thursday, November 20, 2008 http://www.DeafCruiseSpecial.com ................................................................ ................................................................ 30th World's Largest ASL Silent Weekend in 2009 Signing Greeting Cards ASL and Interpreting DVDs Please browse our selection of signing greeting cards at: http://www.DrSign.com The 30th Silent Weekend in June 2009 will offer interpreters more than 2 CEUs. Over 100 hours of classes also for beginning, intermediate and advanced sign language and ITP students. Many interpreters use this to get all of their RID required CEUs in a one-stop venue at significant cost savings. Get a group as small as five to register at huge savings! Peter Cook, Crom Saunders, Keith Wann, Trix Bruce and many nationally known presenters are featured. Check http://www.DrSign.com for details Sign language DVDs are available online at http://www.DrSign.com - Consider "Oh See, Can You Say?" by Maureen Longo Tuccelli. She shows how to make an excellent voicing product using a clip of Peter Cook. This 75-minute DVD is excellent for ITP teachers and students! "Oh See, Can You See? shows dozens of grammatical principles and will help ITP and ASL students understand what they see. This is a 55-minute DVD The 8th Florida/Alaska Motorcycle Charity Run is scheduled July 1-26, 2009. See http://www.AlaskaBikeRun.com for updates and photos. These trips will take place every year so why not make plans to join us now in 2009? ................................................................ ................................................................ Hot DeafNews boring, but important! A recent decision by the California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board overruled the lower case administrative judge's decision disallowing use of CART during routine hearings. ... Deaf Picture of the Week: Victoria Garcia aerospace engineer, NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, Alabama http://www.nasa.gov/centers/marshall/multimedia/photos/2008/photos08-152.html .. Question of the week: Q. Section 508 is part of the ADA. Correct? A. No. Section 508 and ADA are two separate pieces of laws which protect us from discrimination. Section 508 eliminates technological barriers (sound, no captions on web sites is an example. ADA is a different ball game. send your questions to mailto:barry@deafdigest.com the most interesting questions may be answered in future DeafDigest editions. Thank you. .. Wish List of the Week: that newspaper reporters would stop saying that it is "so amazing" that the deaf could play sports .... DeafHistory - Looking Back: Year 1870 - the Census wanted to know if the person was deaf. Part of the sentence was this: whether deaf, dumb, blind, insane, idiotic, pauper, or convict ... Deaf and the Money: In the late seventies, a fax machine cost $20,000. This is the reason why the TTY network continued. When fax prices dropped in the eighties, then the deaf fax network slowly replaced the TTY network, before being replace by email, then instant messaging and then now this - the video network ... DeafNumbers of the Week: How many deaf doctors do we have in USA? - approximately 30 that are deaf and acknowledge their deafness - approximately 100-150 that have hearing losses of varying degrees but deny it .... 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An EOE -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position announcement Curriculum Specialist New Mexico School for the Deaf Santa Fe, NM Possession of Master's Degree in Deaf Education, Curriculum Design or related field. At least 3 years of teaching experience required. Knowledgeable about curriculum development. Knowledgeable or willing to learn about different curricular areas (e.g. Language Arts, Science, Math, Social Studies and/or Early Childhood). Experience teaching in Deaf Education. Knowledgeable about deaf-related issues. Deadline: Open until filled. Apply to: New Mexico School for the Deaf, 1060 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505, (505) 476-6301. NMSD IS AN EEO EMPLOYER. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- currently recruiting President South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind Spartanburg, SC Closing date/Time: Friday March 3, 2009; 5:00 PM Eastern Time Salary: $87,112.00 - $135,041.00 annually Job Type: FTE - Full-Time The SC School for the Deaf and the Blind (SCSDB) is currently recruiting for the position of President. SCSDB is a residential facility located in Spartanburg, South Carolina which serves as a multifaceted resource center dedicated to serving sensory disabled individuals, their families and professionals throughout South Carolina. Visit http://www.scsdb.k12.sc.us for more information. The President is responsible for the overall administrative management and operation of the SCSDB and reports to a ten-member Board of Commissioners, appointed by the Governor. The efforts and initiatives of the president are primarily directed toward developing and maintaining essential knowledge and current information on all aspects of programs and services for individuals with special needs, especially model services, technological advances, and legal and managerial perspectives. The president is accountable to a wide range of constituents - beginning with the Board of Commissioners, students and their families, and staff and extending to state government officials, legislators, and local, state and national audiences who may have special interests in programs for individuals with sensory disabilities. The President is also responsible for building awareness and integration of the School within the community and working with legislators, regulatory agencies and representatives in the field of special education. Minimum and Additional Requirements: The successful candidate must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree, master's degree preferred, from a recognized accredited institution; meet all of the requirements for certification by the SC Department of Education and at least 18 semester hours of credit in administration and supervision and a minimum of five years of senior level administrative and management experience. In addition, an understanding of the major issues and special needs facing the sensory disabled population, considerable experience in fundraising and the ability to work with and obtain the required funds from state agencies and the legislature are required. The successful candidate must also be willing to live on campus and be a visible presence at SCSDB activities. Demonstrated previous community involvement beyond the boundaries of employment is required. Preferred Qualifications: Formal training and prior work experience are preferred in special education, particularly in the field of sensory disabilities and special schools and particularly those with 24-hour residential programming. Proficiency in sign language is highly preferred. Additional Comments: The salary range is $87,112.00 - $135,041.00., including on campus housing and an excellent benefits package. Salary offerings will be based on applicants' qualifications and experience. Salaries above the minimum must be approved by the Agency Head Salary Commission. Interested individuals may apply on line at http://www.jobs.sc.gov Application deadline is March 6, 2009 Visit http://www.scsdb.org for more information on the Presidential Search Please contact Joye Lang at 803-734-9080 for questions about this posting. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position openings Social Workers, Fluent ASL FEGS - Deaf Services Manhattan, New York FEGS is one of the largest not-for-profit health and human services organizations in the nation, with an annual operating budget in excess of $250 million, 4,000+ employees and operations in more than 350 locations throughout the New York metropolitan area. Become vital member of multidisciplinary team, strongly rooted in the deaf community. Opportunities for Social Workers Fluent in ASL, in our outpatient mental Health clinic and residential facility serving Deaf adults. Requires MSW degree, licensure a strong plus. Positions located in Manhattan and are easily accessible by public transportation Highly competitive salary and generous benefits. Please send resume and cover letter to: mailto:ekatz@hr-dynamics.com Visit our website at http://www.fegs.org -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Announcing an Exciting Career Opportunity Educational Technology Specialist Educational Design Resources National Technical Institute for the Deaf Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY Anticipated Position Filling this position is contingent upon future budget approval RIT/NTID , the premier technical university serving deaf and hard-of-hearing students, seeks an exceptional individual to serve as a team member for a talented group as they design innovative applications of instructional technologies targeting deaf and hard-of-hearing learners. The Educational Technology Specialist will work to design, develop, and program instructional and informational multimedia and web-based products and services. We seek an individual with a proven track record to focus department efforts on creatively and effectively supporting student learning and institutional advancement. Knowledge of sign language or willingness to learn required. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, New Media, or a related field. Deadline: Review of applications begins February 21st, and continues until filled Start date: April, 2009 The Rochester Institute of Technology is an EO/AA action employer. Members of protected classes and 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 send an application. For more details and to apply online please go to: http://mycareer.rit.edu Look up job IRC# 27275 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- !!!WANTED!!! ASL Fluent Residential Counselors Pressley Ridge Services for the Deaf Pittsburgh, PA Pressley Ridge Services for the Deaf residential program has a current need for entry level counselors with ASL / sign language proficiency / fluency. The residential treatment program is designed to specifically address the needs of severely troubled children deaf / hoh adolescents with developmental disabilities and mental health diagnoses. Originally, the program was developed in 1996 as part of the movement to care for individuals with challenging behaviors in community integrated settings rather than restrictive group care environments. The Home Places program is designed to serve children and young adults who cannot be managed in less intensive settings due to the severity and nature of their mental health and mental retardation issues. POSITION SUMMARY Working with Deaf - Autistic and MR youth, the Teacher/Counselor is instrumental in assisting the clinical staff with developing, implementing, and monitoring of individual and group treatment plans that result in improved adaptive social/interpersonal functioning and high rates of successful program completing among youngsters in assigned group. The Teacher/Counselor has various shift opportunities - T/C's may reside with assigned youth according to a variable patterned schedule (2 1/2 days on 4 1/2 days off) or can work on a daily schedule (5 day / 8 hours per day). Requirements: Bachelors degree required, all majors considered, degrees in Psychology, Social Work, or Human Services related fields preferred. Experience working with troubled youth and youth with Autism/DD diagnosis a plus. Sign Language / ASL fluency IS REQUIRED. Valid driver's license, auto insurance. FBI, State Police, and Child Protection clearances. BENEFITS: We have an excellent benefits package for our full time employees: Medical, Dental, Vision, Company paid life insurance, Paid Vacation & Sick time, Up to $1500 per year for continuing education (School, Seminars, Workshops, etc.), and more Additional information can be found at http://www.pressleyridge.org Resumes to: Bryan Gibbons; PHR Staffing Coordinator Pressley Ridge 5500 Corporate Drive, Suite 400 Pittsburgh, PA 15237 412.872.9469 (fax) or mailto:bgibbons@pressleyridge.org -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Principal, Elementary/ Middle School New York School for the Deaf White Plains, NY Occ. Code I-11b REPORTS TO: Director of Instruction BASIC FUNCTION: Supervise Early Childhood, Elementary and Middle School faculty and staff in the development and implementation of curriculum, educational goals and student learning needs. QUALIFICATIONS: - Possess or eligible for NYS Certification as Teacher of the Deaf - Possess or eligible for NYS Certification in Supervision and/or Administration - A sign language SCPI level of Advanced with a minimum entry level of Intermediate. Within first 30 months of employment, candidate must obtain Advanced level. - Ability to communicate effectively in writing and in public venues. - Ability to work flexible hours as needs of the program dictate - Must possess mature judgment and leadership skills with the ability to be creative and exercise individual initiative. - The successful applicant must submit to a criminal history background information check. - Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience; early childhood experience preferred - Previous supervisory experience preferred MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: - Supervise implementation of curriculum appropriate for deaf students and designed to prepare students to meet NY State learning standards - Plan, develop and implement instructional programs for deaf infant program, pre-school, elementary, and middle school students. - Provide educational leadership designed to meet individual student needs (i.e., oral/auditory, ASL) and determine class assignments for students - Oversee student placement, grading, and advancement - In concert with other administrators and staff, develop master schedule, student schedules and teacher and teacher assistant schedules - Administration/monitoring of student assessment - Maintain student records and supervise and review the preparation of student reports. - Provide strong direction and leadership to faculty, staff and families - Evaluate the performance of teachers, teacher assistants, and assigned staff and recommend techniques and methods of improvement - Recommend the transfer, promotion or termination of faculty and administrative staff - Approve purchase of supplies, materials and equipment - Supervise and monitor all state education requirements; participate in IEP meetings. - With other administrators, develop and direct staff development programs for all staff. - With other administrators, recommend and monitor new or revised school policies and procedures. - Meet with parents on a regular basis and keep parents informed about events at Fanwood through regular informational mailings and presentations at meetings, etc. - Ensure sensitivity to cultural differences within the school community. - Prepare necessary reports pertaining to students, staff and programs - Respond to inquiries and general correspondence regarding education programs and ensure the general welfare of students and staff. - Ensure that obligations under the labor contract are executed properly. Attempt to resolve differences or disputes before they become issues. - Work cooperatively with local schools, agencies, parents, staff and students on educational programs of benefit to Fanwood students. - Supervision of summer school - All other duties assigned by the Director of Instruction or her designee SALARY: Negotiable based on qualifications and experience. TYPE: 12 month position TO APPLY: FAX resume to (914) 949-2331 or mail to: Human Resources New York School for the Deaf 555 Knollwood Road White Plains, NY 10603 E.O.E. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- The Board of Trustees of St Mary's School for the Deaf announces a vacancy for Superintendent Position available July 1, 2009 (Buffalo, NY) Overview: - Residential School with average total enrollment of 110 students - Staff of 145 full time employees - Subject to New York State Education Department guidelines - Accredited High School - Serving students from birth to 21 years of age - Potential for adult programming in a variety of occupational areas - Funded by section 4201 of Education Law of New York State Services provided: - Full academic program in accordance with State regulation - Related services (Speech, Counseling, Audiology, variety of therapy services) - Educational programs including Art, Music, & Physical Education - Residential program including recreation therapy, tutorial & after school program - Athletic Program (Track, Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball) Qualifications: - Master's degree in Deaf Education or related field supplemented by course work in School Administration; - At least 5 years of experience in Educational Administration and Community Relations; - Eligibility for or willingness to obtain certification as Educational Administrator in New York State; - Ability to communicate and interact successfully with deaf children and adults (Preferred level of Sign Communication @ Intermediate SCPI level with ability to achieve advanced level of communication within two years); - Experience in working with parents as partners in the educational process; - State of the art knowledge in areas of technology, integration options, deafness, and deaf culture. Application procedure: Interested candidates may write for a complete copy of the job description or visit http://www.smsdk12.org All credentials, including resume, copies of certifications, and three professional references must be submitted as noted below. Applications will be reviewed beginning January 12, 2009 but will be accepted until an appointment is made, within practical limits of the process as finalists are identified. All inquiries and applications must be sent to: SMSD Search Committee for the Superintendent Charles C. Martorana, Chair 1100 M & T Center Three Fountain Plaza Buffalo, New York 14203-1414. St. Mary's School for the Deaf is an EOE -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position openings Georgia School for the Deaf Cave Spring, GA for position descriptions and application procedures please click on any of below: - Sign Language Interpreter (12 months) http://www.deafdigest.com/interp.doc - Residential Paraprofessional (multiple positions) http://www.deafdigest.com/paramult.doc - High School Graduation Coach http://www.deafdigest.com/coach.doc - Occupational Therapist (hourly) http://www.deafdigest.com/ot.doc - Paraprofessional, classroom (10 mo position) http://www.deafdigest.com/para.doc - Physical Therapist http://www.deafdigest.com/pt.doc - Reading Content Specialist http://www.deafdigest.com/rcs.doc - Residential Advisor (DOE) http://www.deafdigest.com/ra.doc - Substitute Teacher (P/T-Hourly) http://www.deafdigest.com/sub.doc - Teacher (Blind/Deaf) - Literary Content Specialist http://www.deafdigest.com/lcs.doc -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (updated February 15th) Exciting Career Opportunities at GLAD: - Job Developer/Interpreter - Anaheim, Crenshaw, Norwalk, Pacoima, Santa Ana, CA - Placement Coordinator - Riverside, CA - Community Interpreter - Riverside, CA To learn more about the above positions at GLAD, please go to our website: http://www.gladinc.org If interested for any of these positions then please submit resume and application to: Jeff Fetterman Human Resources Specialist Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, Inc. 2222 Laverna Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90041 V/TDD: (323) 550-4207 Fax #: (323) 550-4204 E-mail: mailto:jfetterman@gladinc.org -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Special Notes: Copyright 2009 by Barry Strassler, DeafDigest. 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DeafDigest – 08 February 2009
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DeafDigest Blue - February 8, 2009 Blue Edition Barry Strassler, Editor http://www.deafdigest.com - updated every Monday America's Unique Deaf Stories; free subscription serving the Deaf Community since 1996; 13th year (to unsubscribe, please click on unsubscribe link at bottom or go to http://www.deafdigest.com ) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- ASL Videos of the Week: http://www.deafdigest.com/clubs.htm http://www.deafdigest.com/property.htm -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- "Deaf Yoga" now on DVD "Deaf Yoga for Beginners" (DVD162) is the first yoga DVD taught in American Sign Language (ASL) with subtitles and music for hearing and hard of hearing viewers. Yoga is known for its ability to strengthen, detoxify and rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit. "Deaf Yoga for Beginners" is specifically designed to bring the powerful benefits of yoga to the Deaf. The DVD includes quick interactive access menus, practical instructions and other special features. By practicing Yoga just a few minutes a day, even beginners notice increased flexibility and strength, a deeper sense of relaxation and overall well-being. To introduce this new DVD, Harris Communications has it on sale for only $15.95 (regularly $19.95). Sale ends February 19, 2009. Go to: http://www.harriscomm.com/link/?www.harriscomm.com?sr=ddb020809 or contact us at: mailto:info@harriscomm.com -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- An Innovative Mortgage Strategy from Merrill Lynch could save you thousands! At Merrill Lynch, we believe a mortgage can be as important to your financial life as your investments and retirement plan. That is why Merrill Lynch offers one of the nation's broadest spectrums of home financing solutions, all designed to give you more financial flexibility and control. GREAT NEWS You can reach me by videophone! My Videophone number is 1 888 207 2386 or IP 72.1.156.233 Stephen C. N. 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Barry Lipin, a deaf man, operated his own U.S. Auto Leasing, a successful car leasing business for a long time. Lipin chose to try to function as a hearing person, avoiding sign language, afraid he would be pointed at as a "different" person. Despite his deafness, he maintained a A+ list of contacts in the business and political worlds. ... It is not just the Gallaudet alumni that expresses concern over the choice of the next Gallaudet president; it is the Deaf Community's concern! This being said, the Presidential Search Advisory Committee, has launched a web site. It is at: http://www.psac.gallaudet.edu This is apart and separate from other deaf-related web sites that carry discussions on the next Gallaudet president. It ain't no easy task, DeafDigest declares on the task of selecting the next Gallaudet president! It may be a no-win situation. ... For years DeafDigest has always felt that the deaf that want to actually fight fires are being discriminated against. These deaf fire fighters at volunteer departments are relegated to small fires, equipment operation and other back room responsibilities. Well, in Mark S. Kite, Sr, who is deaf, we have a Deaf Chief of a hearing volunteer fire department. He supervises his crew of 75 volunteer fire fighters at the Yukon Volunteer Fire Company, located in the Pittsburgh area. He was elevated to chief first week in January. He was with the company for 31 years. Is he a deaf person, functioning as a hearing person? No! He is deaf and uses ASL and when communicating with hearing he relies on careful speech and lip reading. Of course, there are hand signs that fire fighters use to communicate with each other during fire fighting. ... Because Pennsylvania is broke, the governor has slated Scranton State School for the Deaf for closure at the end of the school year. Yet, there is a twist. The Pennsylvania Department of Education contacted Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf on the possibility of stepping into the picture to save Deaf Education in the Scranton area. WPSD Superintendent Don Rhoten said: WPSD has been approached about the possibility of partnering with the Northern Educational Intermediate Unit, IU 19 about continuing both academic and residential services for deaf children in Scranton. We are in the early stages of planning this effort and more information will be made public when appropriate. I speak for everyone at WPSD in expressing sadness over the possible demise of another school for the deaf DeafDigest hopes the Scranton school will continue as is with the assistance of the WPSD. So, as Rhoten advises, just stay tuned. Already public uproar is at a boiling level. ... Special Weekend Retreat in the Boston Area - March 19-22, 2009! Jewish Deaf, Hard of Hearing Singles including widowed, divorced (Secular, Reform, Conservative, Orthodox, etc. ) - Fun activities, workshops, services, meals - All day outing Friday - Saturday night outing - Early Bird Fee until February 18th: Member $125 Non-Member $145 - Our bus NY round trip to Boston area (separate charge). - Special hotel rate up to four people per room per night (separate charge) - Limited free housing (first come, first served). For more info and registration: Email : mailto:Landau9@optonline.net ................................................................ ................................................................ For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com ... weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://www.deafdigest.com (updated every Monday) ................................................................. ................................................................. SWEET DEALS AT WCI It's Valentine's Day all month with 14% the hot pink heart shaped Sonic Boom Sweetheart Alarm or the Sonic Bomb. Fun and functional, your sweetheart will love these unique clocks. (Use code WCID209 when ordering). For more details on these sweet deals and all our products call us now at 1-800-233-9130 (V/TTY) or visit us at: http://www.weitbrecht.com For a copy of our catalog, email your request to: mailto:sales@weitbrecht.com WCI. Your Single Source for Assistive Technology ................................................................. ................................................................. STARBUCKS VS DEAF CLUBS Why do many young deaf people avoid going to deaf clubs? And why do many young deaf people love to socialize with each other at Starbucks? Deaf clubs are hurting because of lack of members. And deaf people buying coffee only helps Starbucks make money, but does not help the Deaf Culture. - for ASL News version, please click on: http://www.deafdigest.com/clubs.htm (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) ................................................................. Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc (DILA) Sorenson at Dorchester Library, Cambridge, Maryland Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc. (DILA) announces the opening of a Sorenson Videophone located at the Dorchester County Public Library in Cambridge, Maryland. The videophone is available Monday-Saturday during normal library hours and is free to use. Sponsored and funded by the Quota Club of Cambridge, the videophone enables deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals to access DILA services without having to travel to the Salisbury Office. "It is an innovative way of making services accessible to deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals who live in other counties on the Eastern Shore without having them travel to Salisbury. The Dorchester County Public Library is the first library on the Eastern Shore to launch this project," says Jennifer Whitcomb, DILA's Executive Director. The Quota Club of Cambridge is a membership organization who has sponsored many programs and services for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. For more information, please visit DILA's website at http://www.dila.org or call 410-742-5052 V/TTY; 1-866-947-6923 VP or stop by the Dorchester County Public Library located at 303 Gay Street, Cambridge, MD. The picture of the videophone can be clicked at: http://www.deafdigest.com/DPLVP1.JPG ................................................................. SALE OF A PROPERTY IN LITTLE ROCK Some time ago there was a notice in a newspaper of a sale of property in Little Rock, Arkansas. The name of the property is Deaf Mute, and it was valued at $181,000. Deaf Mute property? DeafDigest cannot figure it out. - for ASL News version, please click on: http://www.deafdigest.com/property.htm (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) A SUPER EAR FOR THE DEAF A sensational-looking hearing aid device had came out on the market. Had, and not have? Well, it was announced in Year 1930. Do click on: http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2009/01/31/diminutive-super-ear-for-deaf/ A DEAF CULTURE DEBATE OR A NON-DEAF CULTURE DEBATE The late Larry Stewart, the eminent deaf psychologist who passed away in the 1990's, would smile. He always believed that there was no such a thing as Deaf Culture. People at Boston University are saying ASL does not meet foreign language requirements, saying it lacks a "distinct culture." Does DeafDigest agree there is a Deaf Culture? Yes. ................................................................. 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CHANGING SIGNS FOR ASL SIGNERS More stores have video signs that change on the spot immediately when a certain group of customers are profiled. Men coming into the store may face a razor ad; women coming into the store may face the same sign that change from razor ad to cosmetics ad, and so on. What about deaf customers that enter the store signing ASL? Would the sign change, steering them to deaf products ads? Who knows? OUR DAY IN THE COURT Courts are a way of life in USA, rather unfortunately (or fortunately). We, the deaf, are not immune from appearing at the court house, whether we like it or not. What should we, the deaf, do if we need to show up at the court house? Do click on: http://www.mcld.org/your_day_in_court.html MANY FAMOUS PEOPLE HAVE A LINK WITH THE DEAF - Margaret Mead, world famous anthropologist She said: Any woman can find a husband unless she is deaf, dumb or blind Is she saying that deaf women cannot find husbands? Very insulting! WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE? fellow interpreters that mock and show disrespect for Deaf Culture if you have these "hate" or "horror" stories, please mailto:barry@deafdigest.com COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR - continuing series Some viewers of captions have asked about the delay when viewing realtime captions. What you must understand is that when a show is prerecorded the captions can be displayed at the same time that the words are being said. When watching a sitcom, you may get used to having the words on the screen while those words are still being spoken. However, if a show is being captioned in realtime or "live," there will always be a short delay after a word is said before it appears on the screen. First, the captioner must hear the word and then stroke it on the steno machine. The computer must then translate that steno into English and display it on the screen. There is sometimes communication over hundreds or thousands of miles. It actually amazes me at how quickly captions do appear when I realize how far the sounds and words must travel and how quickly the captioner and the equipment must react in order to display the captions. ................................................................. ................................................................. weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://www.deafdigest.com updated every Monday ................................................................. ................................................................. (continuing series) THINGS ABOUT TO GO EXTINCT IN AMERICA telephone answering machines many deaf people used telephone answering machines to take TTY messages ................................................................. ................................................................. 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Crash Course on the Digital Television Transition This is a continuation of our weekly educational column on addressing concerns about the analog TV shutoff and the transition to digital TV which is scheduled to occur on June 12, 2009 (formerly February 17, 2009) Question this week: Our local news warned us recently about DTV and that we will not be able to receive Canadian channels after Feb 17. We need a converter box to receive Canadian channels! Answer: That's partially true. Not all converter boxes are the same. If you want to watch a Canadian or Mexican TV station along American borders, you need a converter box that has "analog pass-through" which is a feature on more expensive converter boxes. It allows you to watch both American digital broadcasts and analog broadcasts from Canada & Mexico (which are not required to switch to digital). DTV UPDATE: The second House bill to delay the transition from February 17 to June 12 passed. The White House has asked for public comments about the delay ( http://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing_room/dtv_delay_act/ ) which are due by February 9. Although delayed to June 12, many stations plan to stick to the February 17 deadline as the new bill allows it. Stay tuned. Bottom Line: Be Prepared. More Questions? Email them to DeafDigest at mailto:barry@deafdigest.com For more information on digital television, visit http://www.dtv.gov Sponsored by Davideo Productions ( http://www.davideo.tv ) and DeafDigest ( http://www.deafdigest.com ) Copyright Notice: All Rights Reserved. Since this is an important community service message, you may share this column with family and friends as long as you credit DeafDigest and Davideo Productions. ... Hot DeafNews boring, but important! The deaf of Wales are upset that ITV Wales, a TV station, has dropped signed news on its newscasts. Desire to save money is the reason. ... The Deaf and the Law location: Maryland case: Fedex discriminated against a deaf employee who was denied interpreters for staff meetings and training sessions result: Fedex lost. Fedex appealed. The US Court of Appeals sided with the deaf plaintiff. Fedex may still appeal (possibly on the way to the Supreme Court) ... Shirley Glassman's Captioning Blooper of the Week: were you a fan of hers when you were glowing (growing) up? ..... What became of? Clatsop Community College, in Oregon past - was declared non-ADA compliant in 2007 and was ordered to either retrofit the campus or to build a new ADA-compliant campus present - state legislation, few days ago, will earmark up to $1.8 million to make the college more ADA-compliant mailto:barry@deafdigest.com with "past" and "present" details ... News of the Week - Looking Back 10 Years Ago: Dr. Robert Davila, the Vice President of RIT/Director of the NTID, wishes to stress that it was the work of NTID along with Gallaudet that convinced the Congress to uncap the limitations on deaf foreign students enrolling at either institution. (of course, as we all know, Davila has moved on and is currently the president of Gallaudet University) ... News of the Week - Looking Back 5 Years Ago: One of the Super Bowl exhibits had a deaf theme! It was the Goodyear Silents all-deaf semi-pro football team of the late 1910's/early 1920's. And this is finally, the long overdue recognition given this America's Deaf Football Team. This semi-pro team won several league championships during existence. Based in Akron, Ohio, the long disbanded team has never been formally recognized anywhere in the city. The NFL archival section in the NFL Experience, part of the Houston Super Bowl week programs, had displays on legendary football players and on legendary football teams. One of these teams posted in a prominent location was the Goodyear Silents team! It exhibited a championship cup and picture of one of the teams was huge. The team shared space with luminaries such as Johnny Unitas, Jim Thorpe and Red Grange. Such a heady company. How good was the Goodyear Silents team? They lost several grudge inter-city battles with the Akron Pros, one of these pioneering NFL teams. Meaning, we the deaf, were one notch below the highest professional football level at that time. ..... Deaf Apocalypse of the Week: many successful ASL-signing deaf individuals jokingly refer to themselves as oppressed oralists. What does that phrase "oppressed oralist" supposed to mean? According to an educator of the deaf: Deaf people who are "oppressed oralists" accept the brainwashing they had as kids that speech is better than sign. Voice is preferable to silence. English preferable to ASL. Importantly this is mostly subconscious ... A Vocational Rehabilitation counselor's pet peeve: Some individuals and vendors, knowing that you work two jobs, send you invoices and requests on Friday afternoon (the time you are very tired on the week), hoping you will overlook their mistakes and approve payment. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- * YOU COULD PLACE YOUR PAID EMPLOYMENT ADS IN THIS SECTION * on a per-subscriber basis, the DeafDigest ad rates are the best in the nation. * For more information, send E-mail to mailto:barry@deafdigest.com -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Position Announcement One Part time (20 hours/week) Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Psychologist Saint John's CFDC - Deaf Program Santa Monica, CA We currently have one half-time position for a clinical therapist to work in community mental health with adults, children, adolescents, and families. Strong clinical skills, knowledge of Deaf Culture and American Sign Language, a minimum of two years experience, and motivation to serve a diverse client population are essential. The position is 20 hours per week with benefits. St. John's Child and Family Development Center offers a strong emphasis on continuing education and staff development as well as sensitivity to diversity and community outreach. The program has been providing culturally appropriate outpatient services to LA county Deaf and Hard-of Hearing residents since 1976 Requirements: Master's degree in social work, psychology, or marriage and family therapy, licensed in California or license eligible, sign language fluency, ability to respond to crisis situations. Resumes and letters of interest can be forwarded to: Susan Hajiani, LCSW Program Coordinator Saint John's CFDC - Deaf Program 1339 20th St. Santa Monica, CA 90404 mailto:Susan.Hajiani@stjohns.org -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Director, Institutional Research Gallaudet University Washington, DC Provides leadership in ensuring informed access to high quality institutional data in support of evidencebased decisionmaking at all levels of administration; facilitates evaluation initiatives throughout the institution to support decision making and meet compliance requirements of the institution's own performance indicators and governing agencies; conducts institutional research studies in support of enrollment management, strategic planning and program evaluation; ensures a timely response to the University's mandatory reporting requirements to federal and other external agencies and responds to a variety of internal and external requests for institutional data. Requirements: Master's degree in social science, higher education, educational research, program evaluation, public policy, statistics, or a related field with five years of experience. (Ph.D. considered in lieu of experience.) Demonstrated leadership, consensus building, and direct experience in data-based decision-making, policy analysis, and planning in institutions with diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds. Experience in assessment design, program evaluation, performance measurement, and survey design. Operational experience with enterprise application software system and functional knowledge of SAS or SPSS data analysis software preferred. Excellent written communication skills. Demonstrated proficiency in American Sign Language. To apply for the staff vacancies, send a resume and Gallaudet Job Application to: Gallaudet University Human Resources Services 800 Florida Avenue, NE College Hall, Room 106 Washington, DC 20002 to get the Gallaudet Job Application, click on: http://gallaudet.edu/af/hrs_employmentstaffapplynow.xml and click on "Job Application" -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- looking for Residential Counselors Comprehensive Living Residential Program Easton area, PA Customizing support for people with challenging disabilities SharpVisions is an innovative non-profit human services organization providing customized supports for people throughout the Eastern region of PA. We are currently looking for Residential Counselors to work in our live-in Comprehensive Living Residential Program that are fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) to work with deaf or HOH clients in the Easton area. Job duties will include assistance with daily living requirements, management of significant social challenges, and participation in community activities. Some travel will be required. The incumbent will be scheduled to work block shifts that are 2 1/2 days (56 continuous hours with two sleep periods). Blocks available are Sun-Wed, Wed-Fri and Fri-Sun. Applicants must be 18 years of age, have a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle. A BA in Psychology or related field is preferred, OR a high school diploma or GED with some relevant experience in human services. We offer competitive wage rates, full medical & dental coverage, as well as excellent paid leave time. Resumes may be faxed to 412-456 2145 or emailed to: mailto:careers@sharpvisions.org -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening COORDINATOR OF ACADEMIC EVALUATION, ASSESSMENT AND DIAGNOSTICS New Mexico School for the Deaf Santa Fe, NM Master's Degree in Education or a related field required with at least three (3) years of classroom experience. State Licensure as a School Psychologist and/or Educational Diagnostician, or the ability to obtain such licensure prior to the beginning of the contract period, is required. Administrative licensure preferred. Professional writing and interpersonal communication skills required. Fluency or willingness to learn and master American Sign Language is required. Start date: July 1, 2009. Deadline: Open until filled. Apply to: New Mexico School for the Deaf, 1060 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505, (505) 476-6301. NMSD is an EEO Employer -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Preschool/Kindergarten Assistant Principal NMSD Albuquerque Preschool/Kindergarten position at Albuquerque, NM Master's Degree in Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing or related field. At least 3 years successful teaching experience. Teaching experience in Developmentally Appropriate Early Childhood and/or Family Centered Parent/Child Programs preferred. Familiar with and willingness to increase knowledge of Reggio Emilia practices. Fluent in American Sign Language and written English. New Mexico Licensure in Educational Administration or course work to meet requirements for Administrative Licensure. NMSD Offers Competitive Salaries and Excellent Benefits. Apply to: New Mexico School for the Deaf, 1060 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505, (505) 476-6301. Deadline: Open until filled. NMSD is an EEO Employer -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening OUTREACH ASL SPECIALIST New Mexico School for the Deaf Santa Fe, NM Bachelor's Degree (Master's Degree preferred) in Deaf Education, Linguistics or related field. Minimum of three (3) years experience teaching or related experience with deaf and/or hard of hearing students. New Mexico Teaching License or ability to gain this credential. Fluent ASL and English skills (additional Spanish or Navajo skills are desirable). Deadline: Open until filled. Apply to: New Mexico School for the Deaf, 1060 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505, (505) 476-6301. NMSD IS AN EEO EMPLOYER. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening OUTREACH SPECIALIST New Mexico School for the Deaf Santa Fe, NM Bachelor's Degree (Master's Degree preferred) in Deaf Education or related field. Minimum of three (3) years experience teaching or related experience with deaf and/or hard of hearing students. NM Teacher licensure or ability to attain. Fluent ASL and English skills (additional Spanish or Navajo skills are desirable). Deadline: Open until filled. Apply to: New Mexico School for the Deaf, 1060 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 476-6301. NMSD IS AN EEO EMPLOYER. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Community Programs Director Deaf Independent Living Association Salisbury, Maryland Full-Time Manage various programs for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing; such as Employment and Supportive Employment, Parent Support Group, Summer Camp, Interpreter Referral, Advocacy, Transportation, and other community based programs. Develop action plans to achieve and meet programmatic goals and deadlines for various state, local and private grants sources. Compile various program reports. Manage and supervise staff. Bachelor's degree and fluency in American Sign Language required, Masters preferred. Must have excellent people, organizational and time management skills; professionally build teams among staff, be an initiator, detail oriented, organized, a problem solver; demonstrate strong leadership and supervisory skills and effectively delegate and follow up on assignments. Valid driver’s license required. Agency pays 100% of employee's medical, disability and life insurance benefits, 75% of dental benefits, and offers excellent retirement benefits. AFLAC, Sam's Club, SECU Paid vacation, sick and personal leave. Submit a cover letter, resume and three references to: Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc. Human Resources Department 806 Snow Hill Road Salisbury, Maryland 21804 or fax to 410-543-4874. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (updated 2/8/09) list of employment openings DCARA various locations in Northern California all positions open until filled - Developer & Interpreter Fremont http://www.dcara.org/images/stories/jobs/jobdev_Fremont.pdf - Job Developer & Interpreter San Francisco http://www.dcara.org/images/stories/jobs/jobdev_SF.pdf - Job Developer & Interpreter Campbell http://www.dcara.org/jobs - Executive Assistant (full time) San Leandro http://www.dcara.org/jobs - Client Support Specialist/Family Life Educator (full-time) San Leandro http://www.dcara.org/jobs CLIENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST/FAMILY LIFE EDUCATOR (FULL-TIME) DCARA SAN LEANDRO OFFICE E-Mail All Applications to mailto:hr@dcara.org -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
DeafDigest – 08 February 2009
By admin on February 8, 2009
DeafDigest Gold - February 8, 2009 Gold edition Barry Strassler, Editor http://www.deafdigest.com - updated every Monday America's Unique Deaf Stories; free subscription serving the Deaf Community since 1996; 13th year (to unsubscribe, please click on unsubscribe link at bottom or go to http://www.deafdigest.com ) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- ASL Videos of the Week: http://www.deafdigest.com/adahurts.htm http://www.deafdigest.com/baker.htm ... Deaf Cartoon (Fogey) of the week: http://www.deafdigest.com/davideo.html -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- "A Fair Chance in the Race of Life" at Harris Communications Despite its prominence as a world cultural center and a locus of research on deaf culture, history, education, and language for more than 150 years, Gallaudet University has only infrequently been the focal point of historical study. "A Fair Chance in the Race of Life"(B1118) is a collection of essays and research papers written by a remarkable cast of scholars who examine the university and its various roles through time, many conducting new research in the Gallaudet University Archives. These studies illuminate the university but also confront broad issues that deal with the struggles of social conformity versus cultural distinctiveness, minority cohesiveness, and gender discrimination. "Deaf" themes, such as the role of English in deaf education, audism, and the paternalism of hearing educators, receive analysis as well. To introduce this book, Harris Communications has it on sale for only $29.95 (regularly $34.95). Sale ends February 19, 2009. 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Visit http://www.hearinghealthmag.com where you can also view all magazine articles for the past five years (all articles other than those in the current issue require a free registration and login in order to view). -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- The DeafDigest is divided into Blue and Gold sections, both ranked equal in contents, features and ads. This is the Gold section. .. weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://www.deafdigest.com (updated every Monday) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- News of the Week Tom Baldridge is the son of the late Gallaudet basketball Iron Man Paul Baldridge, who was a long time educator at Indiana School for the Deaf. Tom wishes to collect tales, stories and anecdotes about his father, to be earmarked for an upcoming article in a deaf magazine. If you wish to share comments with Tom, then do email him at mailto:tombaldridge@mac.com ... SWCID has its own campus, under the Howard Community College (HCC) system in Texas. If one visits SWCID nowadays, they may see hearing students bumping into deaf students between class changes. What is going on? Because HCC is undergoing renovations, some hearing classes are being moved out temporarily. This is the reason for "influx" of hearing students attending classes at SWCID. ... Were all Super Bowl ads captioned? Do not know because the web site, http://www.captions.com/ was not updated. ... National Writing Contest for High School Students with Hearing Loss High school students with hearing loss in 10th or 11th grade can enter the fourth annual RIT SpiRIT Writing Contest, and compete for prizes, including a summer camp scholarship. Winners will have their choice of a scholarship and travel expenses to the Explore Your Future program at RIT's National Technical Institute for the Deaf, or a $500 cash prize. EYF is a six-day summer career exploration program for deaf and hard-of-hearing students that gives them the opportunity to sample different careers as well as college life. Complete contest guidelines and entry information are available at http://www.rit.edu/NTID/WritingContestDD The deadline to enter is March 15, 2009 and an awards program will be held at RIT in the summer. For more information, contact mailto:WritingContest@ntid.rit.edu or call 585-475-7695 (voice/TTY.) Web address: http://www.rit.edu/NTID ................................................................ ................................................................ For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com ................................................................ ................................................................ weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://www.deafdigest.com updated every Monday ................................................................ ................................................................ SWEET DEALS AT WCI It's Valentine's Day all month with 14% the hot pink heart shaped Sonic Boom Sweetheart Alarm or the Sonic Bomb. Fun and functional, your sweetheart will love these unique clocks. (Use code WCID209 when ordering). For more details on these sweet deals and all our products call us now at 1-800-233-9130 (V/TTY) or visit us at: http://www.weitbrecht.com For a copy of our catalog, email your request to: mailto:sales@weitbrecht.com WCI. Your Single Source for Assistive Technology ................................................................ ................................................................ ADA HURT ONE DEAF BANKER Years ago, before ADA became a law there was a deaf man who was the branch manager of a bank. He was the boss; employees reported to him, and he made all the local banking decisions. Then came the ADA, and he lost his job! Why? The bank felt he would be too expensive (interpreters, CART equipment, video equipment, etc) and they pushed him into early retirement with a good retirement pay. He is still very bitter about it. ADA worth it? You decide! - for ASL News version, please click on: http://www.deafdigest.com/adahurts.htm (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) ................................................................ DiiT / Deaf Initiative in Technology - 2009 Summer Workshop Schedule The Deaf Initiative in Technology (DiiT) is very excited to introduce its 2009 Summer Workshop Schedule! DiiT is offering many new workshops this year including Basic Business Correspondence and a series on Engineering related topics! DiiT provides up-to-the-minute technical training in an all sign environment. Workshop participants get the benefit of direct interaction with the instructors without the need for interpreters that most professional workshops require. All workshops are held at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf ( http://www.ntid.rit.edu/ ) at the Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, New York ( http://www.rit.edu/ ) To register, download the DiiT Workshop Registration Form or call 585-475-7545 (Voice or TTY) http://www.rit.edu/diit/workshops/registration.html The 2009 DiiT Summer Workshop Schedule: DiiT Workshop Series on Business 1. Is It For You: Starting Your Own Business; June 8-12, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/business.html (newly added, 2/1/09) 2. Microsoft Access 2007; Create a Database; June 15-15, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/access.html 3. Microsoft Office 2007: A Professional Approach; July 13-17, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/word.html DiiT Workshop Series on Workplace Writing -- (NEW!!!) 4. Basic Workplace Correspondence; June 22-26, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/correspondence.html 5. Basic Report Writing in the Workplace; August (TBD) http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/report.html DiiT Workshop Series on Engineering -- (NEW!!!) 6. Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt; June 8-12, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/SixSigma.html 7. Intro to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's); June 8-10, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/PLC.html 8. Intro to Computer Numerical Control Programming; June 15-19, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/CNCP.html 9. Migrating from 2D CAD to 3D CAD using Revit Architecture June 15-19, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/cad.html 10. Solid Modeling with SolidWorks; June 22-26, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/SolidWorks.html DiiT Workshop Series on Graphic Communication: 11. Web Site Development Using Dreamweaver CS4; June 8-12, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/dreamweaver.html 12. Self-Publishing a Book; June 15-19, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/book.html 13. Adobe Flash CS4; June 22-26, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/flash.html 14. Wide Format Printing; June 22-26, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/wide.html 15. Adobe Acrobat 9 Professional; July 13-17, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/Arobat.html DiiT Workshop Series on Information Technology: 16. Introduction to Microsoft Visual Basic.NET; June 8-12, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/VB.html 17. JavaScript Made Easy with JQuery; June 15-19, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/JavaScript.html 18. PHP 6 and MySQL 5; July 13-17, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/php.html 19. PC Assembly, Maintenance, and Repair; July 13-17, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/Hardware.html ................................................................ MUST HEAR TO BAKE A CAKE? Do bakers have to hear to bake a good cake? DeafDigest does not think so; we have many deaf people that work as bakers. But one cake recipe said that the baker must hear to know that the sizzling quieted down and that the cake is ready to be served! This recipe is a mystery. - for ASL News version, please click on: http://www.deafdigest.com/baker.htm (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) WHAT ARE OUR RIGHTS TO AN INTERPRETER? To make sure what our rights to an interpreter are, do click on: http://www.olrs.ohio.gov/ASP/olrs_FAQ_SignLang.asp#appointments FOOTBALL, POST-SUPER BOWL Super Bowl is over and done with. DeafDigest, however, wishes to compare a hearing quarterback with a deaf quarterback (Gallaudet and schools for the deaf). The hearing quarterback speaks two languages - English and football-speak. The deaf quarterback speaks three languages - English, football speak and ASL. And against hearing teams, ASL comes in quite handy on the scrimmage line. A NOVELIST TWISTING A STORY We are always seeing a movie or a fictionalized novel of an actual event, where things get all twisted around. Has there ever been a novel where the hearing character, in true life, has been written in as a deaf character? There was one - Vagabond, written by Eiji Yoshikawa, a Japanese author, changed the leading character to make him deaf, as a deaf swordsman, instead of as a hearing swordsman. The author died in 1962 but some of his books are still being reprinted. WHY THESE CRUDE SIGNS? Happens to all of us, the deaf, that a hearing acquaintance, that you know for so many years, would normally not communicate with you. But on the day he has to communicate with you, he resorts to crude signs that we have a hard time understanding. It is so crude that you don't understand what he is trying to say. Is it because he is afflicted with deafphobia (fear of communicating with the deaf)? SAYS SHOSHANNAH Deaf performer Shoshannah Stern (Jericho) was interviewed and written up in the publication of her alma mater, California School for the Deaf at Berkeley. She stressed these points: - acting has its ups and downs - no stability in the acting field - you need to be available on a minute's note - no fixed salary; must live on one big check for as long as a year - if money runs out, you eat canned soup - you need to decide if acting is for you - must go to school to learn all about acting - must deal with rejections all the time - being told not pretty enough, being overweight, being too young or being too old! REMEMBERING THIS MACHINE If you click on below, you will find a picture of this old machine. This old machine gave deaf people a good living and good income at their jobs for many years. Not any more. Do click on: http://www.jsonline.com/news/wisconsin/38784432.html (the person in the picture is not deaf) A WRONG PREDICTION AND THE DEAF in 1899, the commissioner, US Office of Patents, said: Everything that can be invented has been invented if he was correct we would not have many things like flashing signalers, TV decoders, TTY, VRS, etc, etc (end of short series) ................................................................ ................................................................ For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com for Special Notes, please go to the bottom of this section ................................................................ ................................................................ WHAT IS THAT SUPPOSED TO MEAN? A comment that says: Notoriously half-deaf is it saying the person is deaf in one ear or if he is selectively deaf half of the time? ................................................................ ................................................................ Deaf Cruise Hawaii 2009 Special !!! http://www.DeafCruiseSpecial.com You only pay 50% off deposit when you book Deaf Cruise Hawaii 2009 ! Don't miss this amazing opportunity to book your Deaf Cruise Hawaii 2009 during ONE-DAY Sale on Thursday, November 20th. Just pay half the standard deposit on already low rates and still get all the benefits of Freestyle Cruising. Then you can use that money for other things (like an awesome holiday gift for that special someone). One Day. One Sale. One Great Deal. Thursday, November 20, 2008 http://www.DeafCruiseSpecial.com ................................................................ ................................................................ 30th World's Largest ASL Silent Weekend in 2009 Signing Greeting Cards ASL and Interpreting DVDs Please browse our selection of signing greeting cards at: http://www.DrSign.com The 30th Silent Weekend in June 2009 will offer interpreters more than 2 CEUs. Over 100 hours of classes also for beginning, intermediate and advanced sign language and ITP students. Many interpreters use this to get all of their RID required CEUs in a one-stop venue at significant cost savings. Get a group as small as five to register at huge savings! Peter Cook, Crom Saunders, Keith Wann, Trix Bruce and many nationally known presenters are featured. Check http://www.DrSign.com for details Sign language DVDs are available online at http://www.DrSign.com - Consider "Oh See, Can You Say?" by Maureen Longo Tuccelli. She shows how to make an excellent voicing product using a clip of Peter Cook. This 75-minute DVD is excellent for ITP teachers and students! "Oh See, Can You See? shows dozens of grammatical principles and will help ITP and ASL students understand what they see. This is a 55-minute DVD The 8th Florida/Alaska Motorcycle Charity Run is scheduled July 1-26, 2009. See http://www.AlaskaBikeRun.com for updates and photos. These trips will take place every year so why not make plans to join us now in 2009? ................................................................ ................................................................ Hot DeafNews boring, but important! Public health officials are asking for mass vaccinations because of the prevalence of the Hib cases. Hib is some kind of bacteria that may cause deafness in children. ... Deaf Picture of the Week: Mark Kite Sr. Deaf Chief of a hearing volunteer fire department in the Pittsburgh area http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/westmoreland/s_609817.html?source=rss&feed=10 .. Question of the week: Q. Many deaf people have vertigo. Why? A. Something to do with inner ear problems. Keep in mind that not every deaf with inner ear problems have vertigo. Even doctors are baffled by these vertigo issues! send your questions to mailto:barry@deafdigest.com the most interesting questions may be answered in future DeafDigest editions. Thank you. .. Wish List of the Week: that all schools for the deaf are immune to these state budgetary cutbacks .... DeafHistory - Looking Back: during the 15th century - Italian philosopher Jerome Cardan said: the deaf can be educated ... Deaf and the Money: The budget to operate the Minnesota School for the Deaf was $75,000 per year - - - in the late 19th century! Minnesota School for the Deaf? Yes, this school name was changed to Minnesota Academy for the Deaf. ... DeafNumbers of the Week: How many deaf firefighters do we have? According to Neil McDevitt, of TDI's CEPIN program, we have 15 ASL-speaking deaf firefighters and approximately 50 deaf firefighters, with varying degrees of hearing losses .... DeafDigest Sports DeafDigest Sports is a no-cost subscription available only for DeafDigest subscribers; e-mail mailto:barry@deafdigest.com there is no web page postings with DeafDigest Sports; you have to subscribe to keep up with deafsports! -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- * YOU COULD PLACE YOUR PAID EMPLOYMENT ADS IN THIS SECTION * on a per-subscriber basis, the DeafDigest ad rates are the best in the nation. * For more information, send E-mail to mailto:barry@deafdigest.com -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position announcement Curriculum Specialist New Mexico School for the Deaf Santa Fe, NM Possession of Master's Degree in Deaf Education, Curriculum Design or related field. At least 3 years of teaching experience required. Knowledgeable about curriculum development. Knowledgeable or willing to learn about different curricular areas (e.g. Language Arts, Science, Math, Social Studies and/or Early Childhood). Experience teaching in Deaf Education. Knowledgeable about deaf-related issues. Deadline: Open until filled. Apply to: New Mexico School for the Deaf, 1060 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505, (505) 476-6301. NMSD IS AN EEO EMPLOYER. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- currently recruiting President South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind Spartanburg, SC Closing date/Time: Friday March 3, 2009; 5:00 PM Eastern Time Salary: $87,112.00 - $135,041.00 annually Job Type: FTE - Full-Time The SC School for the Deaf and the Blind (SCSDB) is currently recruiting for the position of President. SCSDB is a residential facility located in Spartanburg, South Carolina which serves as a multifaceted resource center dedicated to serving sensory disabled individuals, their families and professionals throughout South Carolina. Visit http://www.scsdb.k12.sc.us for more information. The President is responsible for the overall administrative management and operation of the SCSDB and reports to a ten-member Board of Commissioners, appointed by the Governor. The efforts and initiatives of the president are primarily directed toward developing and maintaining essential knowledge and current information on all aspects of programs and services for individuals with special needs, especially model services, technological advances, and legal and managerial perspectives. The president is accountable to a wide range of constituents - beginning with the Board of Commissioners, students and their families, and staff and extending to state government officials, legislators, and local, state and national audiences who may have special interests in programs for individuals with sensory disabilities. The President is also responsible for building awareness and integration of the School within the community and working with legislators, regulatory agencies and representatives in the field of special education. Minimum and Additional Requirements: The successful candidate must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree, master's degree preferred, from a recognized accredited institution; meet all of the requirements for certification by the SC Department of Education and at least 18 semester hours of credit in administration and supervision and a minimum of five years of senior level administrative and management experience. In addition, an understanding of the major issues and special needs facing the sensory disabled population, considerable experience in fundraising and the ability to work with and obtain the required funds from state agencies and the legislature are required. The successful candidate must also be willing to live on campus and be a visible presence at SCSDB activities. Demonstrated previous community involvement beyond the boundaries of employment is required. Preferred Qualifications: Formal training and prior work experience are preferred in special education, particularly in the field of sensory disabilities and special schools and particularly those with 24-hour residential programming. Proficiency in sign language is highly preferred. Additional Comments: The salary range is $87,112.00 - $135,041.00., including on campus housing and an excellent benefits package. Salary offerings will be based on applicants' qualifications and experience. Salaries above the minimum must be approved by the Agency Head Salary Commission. Interested individuals may apply on line at http://www.jobs.sc.gov Application deadline is March 6, 2009 Visit http://www.scsdb.org for more information on the Presidential Search Please contact Joye Lang at 803-734-9080 for questions about this posting. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position openings Social Workers, Fluent ASL FEGS - Deaf Services Manhattan, New York FEGS is one of the largest not-for-profit health and human services organizations in the nation, with an annual operating budget in excess of $250 million, 4,000+ employees and operations in more than 350 locations throughout the New York metropolitan area. Become vital member of multidisciplinary team, strongly rooted in the deaf community. Opportunities for Social Workers Fluent in ASL, in our outpatient mental Health clinic and residential facility serving Deaf adults. Requires MSW degree, licensure a strong plus. Positions located in Manhattan and are easily accessible by public transportation Highly competitive salary and generous benefits. Please send resume and cover letter to: mailto:ekatz@hr-dynamics.com Visit our website at http://www.fegs.org -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Announcing an Exciting Career Opportunity Educational Technology Specialist Educational Design Resources National Technical Institute for the Deaf Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY Anticipated Position Filling this position is contingent upon future budget approval RIT/NTID , the premier technical university serving deaf and hard-of-hearing students, seeks an exceptional individual to serve as a team member for a talented group as they design innovative applications of instructional technologies targeting deaf and hard-of-hearing learners. The Educational Technology Specialist will work to design, develop, and program instructional and informational multimedia and web-based products and services. We seek an individual with a proven track record to focus department efforts on creatively and effectively supporting student learning and institutional advancement. Knowledge of sign language or willingness to learn required. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, New Media, or a related field. Deadline: Review of applications begins February 21st, and continues until filled Start date: April, 2009 The Rochester Institute of Technology is an EO/AA action employer. Members of protected classes and 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 send an application. For more details and to apply online please go to: http://mycareer.rit.edu Look up job IRC# 27275 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- !!!WANTED!!! ASL Fluent Residential Counselors Pressley Ridge Services for the Deaf Pittsburgh, PA Pressley Ridge Services for the Deaf residential program has a current need for entry level counselors with ASL / sign language proficiency / fluency. The residential treatment program is designed to specifically address the needs of severely troubled children deaf / hoh adolescents with developmental disabilities and mental health diagnoses. Originally, the program was developed in 1996 as part of the movement to care for individuals with challenging behaviors in community integrated settings rather than restrictive group care environments. The Home Places program is designed to serve children and young adults who cannot be managed in less intensive settings due to the severity and nature of their mental health and mental retardation issues. POSITION SUMMARY Working with Deaf - Autistic and MR youth, the Teacher/Counselor is instrumental in assisting the clinical staff with developing, implementing, and monitoring of individual and group treatment plans that result in improved adaptive social/interpersonal functioning and high rates of successful program completing among youngsters in assigned group. The Teacher/Counselor has various shift opportunities - T/C's may reside with assigned youth according to a variable patterned schedule (2 1/2 days on 4 1/2 days off) or can work on a daily schedule (5 day / 8 hours per day). Requirements: Bachelors degree required, all majors considered, degrees in Psychology, Social Work, or Human Services related fields preferred. Experience working with troubled youth and youth with Autism/DD diagnosis a plus. Sign Language / ASL fluency IS REQUIRED. Valid driver's license, auto insurance. FBI, State Police, and Child Protection clearances. BENEFITS: We have an excellent benefits package for our full time employees: Medical, Dental, Vision, Company paid life insurance, Paid Vacation & Sick time, Up to $1500 per year for continuing education (School, Seminars, Workshops, etc.), and more Additional information can be found at http://www.pressleyridge.org Resumes to: Bryan Gibbons; PHR Staffing Coordinator Pressley Ridge 5500 Corporate Drive, Suite 400 Pittsburgh, PA 15237 412.872.9469 (fax) or mailto:bgibbons@pressleyridge.org -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Principal, Elementary/ Middle School New York School for the Deaf White Plains, NY Occ. Code I-11b REPORTS TO: Director of Instruction BASIC FUNCTION: Supervise Early Childhood, Elementary and Middle School faculty and staff in the development and implementation of curriculum, educational goals and student learning needs. QUALIFICATIONS: - Possess or eligible for NYS Certification as Teacher of the Deaf - Possess or eligible for NYS Certification in Supervision and/or Administration - A sign language SCPI level of Advanced with a minimum entry level of Intermediate. Within first 30 months of employment, candidate must obtain Advanced level. - Ability to communicate effectively in writing and in public venues. - Ability to work flexible hours as needs of the program dictate - Must possess mature judgment and leadership skills with the ability to be creative and exercise individual initiative. - The successful applicant must submit to a criminal history background information check. - Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience; early childhood experience preferred - Previous supervisory experience preferred MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: - Supervise implementation of curriculum appropriate for deaf students and designed to prepare students to meet NY State learning standards - Plan, develop and implement instructional programs for deaf infant program, pre-school, elementary, and middle school students. - Provide educational leadership designed to meet individual student needs (i.e., oral/auditory, ASL) and determine class assignments for students - Oversee student placement, grading, and advancement - In concert with other administrators and staff, develop master schedule, student schedules and teacher and teacher assistant schedules - Administration/monitoring of student assessment - Maintain student records and supervise and review the preparation of student reports. - Provide strong direction and leadership to faculty, staff and families - Evaluate the performance of teachers, teacher assistants, and assigned staff and recommend techniques and methods of improvement - Recommend the transfer, promotion or termination of faculty and administrative staff - Approve purchase of supplies, materials and equipment - Supervise and monitor all state education requirements; participate in IEP meetings. - With other administrators, develop and direct staff development programs for all staff. - With other administrators, recommend and monitor new or revised school policies and procedures. - Meet with parents on a regular basis and keep parents informed about events at Fanwood through regular informational mailings and presentations at meetings, etc. - Ensure sensitivity to cultural differences within the school community. - Prepare necessary reports pertaining to students, staff and programs - Respond to inquiries and general correspondence regarding education programs and ensure the general welfare of students and staff. - Ensure that obligations under the labor contract are executed properly. Attempt to resolve differences or disputes before they become issues. - Work cooperatively with local schools, agencies, parents, staff and students on educational programs of benefit to Fanwood students. - Supervision of summer school - All other duties assigned by the Director of Instruction or her designee SALARY: Negotiable based on qualifications and experience. TYPE: 12 month position TO APPLY: FAX resume to (914) 949-2331 or mail to: Human Resources New York School for the Deaf 555 Knollwood Road White Plains, NY 10603 E.O.E. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- The Board of Trustees of St Mary's School for the Deaf announces a vacancy for Superintendent Position available July 1, 2009 (Buffalo, NY) Overview: - Residential School with average total enrollment of 110 students - Staff of 145 full time employees - Subject to New York State Education Department guidelines - Accredited High School - Serving students from birth to 21 years of age - Potential for adult programming in a variety of occupational areas - Funded by section 4201 of Education Law of New York State Services provided: - Full academic program in accordance with State regulation - Related services (Speech, Counseling, Audiology, variety of therapy services) - Educational programs including Art, Music, & Physical Education - Residential program including recreation therapy, tutorial & after school program - Athletic Program (Track, Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball) Qualifications: - Master's degree in Deaf Education or related field supplemented by course work in School Administration; - At least 5 years of experience in Educational Administration and Community Relations; - Eligibility for or willingness to obtain certification as Educational Administrator in New York State; - Ability to communicate and interact successfully with deaf children and adults (Preferred level of Sign Communication @ Intermediate SCPI level with ability to achieve advanced level of communication within two years); - Experience in working with parents as partners in the educational process; - State of the art knowledge in areas of technology, integration options, deafness, and deaf culture. Application procedure: Interested candidates may write for a complete copy of the job description or visit http://www.smsdk12.org All credentials, including resume, copies of certifications, and three professional references must be submitted as noted below. Applications will be reviewed beginning January 12, 2009 but will be accepted until an appointment is made, within practical limits of the process as finalists are identified. All inquiries and applications must be sent to: SMSD Search Committee for the Superintendent Charles C. Martorana, Chair 1100 M & T Center Three Fountain Plaza Buffalo, New York 14203-1414. St. Mary's School for the Deaf is an EOE -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position openings Georgia School for the Deaf Cave Spring, GA for position descriptions and application procedures please click on any of below: - Sign Language Interpreter (12 months) http://www.deafdigest.com/interp.doc - Residential Paraprofessional (multiple positions) http://www.deafdigest.com/paramult.doc - High School Graduation Coach http://www.deafdigest.com/coach.doc - Occupational Therapist (hourly) http://www.deafdigest.com/ot.doc - Paraprofessional, classroom (10 mo position) http://www.deafdigest.com/para.doc - Physical Therapist http://www.deafdigest.com/pt.doc - Reading Content Specialist http://www.deafdigest.com/rcs.doc - Residential Advisor (DOE) http://www.deafdigest.com/ra.doc - Substitute Teacher (P/T-Hourly) http://www.deafdigest.com/sub.doc - Teacher (Blind/Deaf) - Literary Content Specialist http://www.deafdigest.com/lcs.doc -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (updated February 8th) Exciting Career Opportunities at GLAD: - Job Developer/Interpreter - Anaheim, Crenshaw, Norwalk, Pacoima, Santa Ana, CA - Placement Coordinator - Riverside, CA - Community Interpreter - Riverside, CA To learn more about the above positions at GLAD, please go to our website: http://www.gladinc.org If interested for any of these positions then please submit resume and application to: Jeff Fetterman Human Resources Specialist Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, Inc. 2222 Laverna Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90041 V/TDD: (323) 550-4207 Fax #: (323) 550-4204 E-mail: mailto:jfetterman@gladinc.org -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Special Notes: Copyright 2009 by Barry Strassler, DeafDigest. 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DeafDigest – 01 February 2009
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DeafDigest Gold - February 1, 2009 Gold edition Barry Strassler, Editor http://www.deafdigest.com - updated every Monday America's Unique Deaf Stories; free subscription serving the Deaf Community since 1996; 13th year (to unsubscribe, please click on unsubscribe link at bottom or go to http://www.deafdigest.com ) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- ASL Videos of the Week: http://www.deafdigest.com/agency.htm http://www.deafdigest.com/bus.htm ... Deaf Cartoon (Fogey) of the week: http://www.deafdigest.com/davideo.html -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Fun DVDs on Sale Now at Harris Communications Sit back, relax and watch DVDs created by Deaf or CODA entertainers. Harris Communications has the following DVDs on sale now*: "Pinky Tells the Real Story Videophone & Video Relay Services" (DVD153) on sale for $35.00 (regularly $40.00). Pinky Aiello explores the world of video relay. She informs, but also entertains, with her own special brand of humor. "Herb Larson...Off-Hand" (DVD259), on sale for $12.95 (regularly $14.95). Humorous and thought-provoking, Herb Larson is known as "The Deaf Johnny Carson". This DVD of his pilot show won numerous awards. "The CODA Brothers: Laugh, Learn, Sign Volume 1" (DVD298), on sale for $29.95 (regularly $34.95). The CODA Brothers vlogs are a runaway success! This DVD is even better with expanded content on existing stories. (Check our website for a clip from this video.) * Sale ends February 12, 2009. 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Go to http://www.lifelinks.net/account.html and fill out the "Create An Account" screen and click submit! -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Would you like a FREE magazine? Subscribe online at http://www.hearinghealthmag.com for a free subscription to the award-winning quarterly publication, Hearing Health magazine! Published by the Deafness Research Foundation, Hearing Health Magazine is the ultimate consumer resource on hearing loss and related products, with a quarterly circulation of 31,000. Our readers are individuals and families who are interested in learning more about hearing loss and options, and also the professionals who work with these people on a regular basis. Visit http://www.hearinghealthmag.com where you can also view all magazine articles for the past five years (all articles other than those in the current issue require a free registration and login in order to view). -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- The DeafDigest is divided into Blue and Gold sections, both ranked equal in contents, features and ads. This is the Gold section. .. weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://www.deafdigest.com (updated every Monday) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- News of the Week Vint Cerf, who is hard of hearing, and is considered to be the Father of the Internet, wants to know why some of your emails are not reaching their destinations. Why? Connection problems, internet application problem, broadband problems, application problems, personal computer problems or whatever? At any rate, Cerf, now with Google, has asked 36 servers in 12 American and European locations to review such destination problems. ... How bad are the storms ins some states this week that prevented interpreters from getting around? In Arkansas, one interpreter said: it is a mess; many homes without power; interpreters are fine but have to get around driving with fallen trees on the roads ... The Miss Deaf Texas Pageant scheduled for this year, has been cancelled. Why? Bad economy. DeafDigest hopes this is not a trend that may affect other Deaf Pageants in other states. ... National Writing Contest for High School Students with Hearing Loss High school students with hearing loss in 10th or 11th grade can enter the fourth annual RIT SpiRIT Writing Contest, and compete for prizes, including a summer camp scholarship. Winners will have their choice of a scholarship and travel expenses to the Explore Your Future program at RIT's National Technical Institute for the Deaf, or a $500 cash prize. EYF is a six-day summer career exploration program for deaf and hard-of-hearing students that gives them the opportunity to sample different careers as well as college life. Complete contest guidelines and entry information are available at http://www.rit.edu/NTID/WritingContestDD The deadline to enter is March 15, 2009 and an awards program will be held at RIT in the summer. For more information, contact mailto:WritingContest@ntid.rit.edu or call 585-475-7695 (voice/TTY.) Web address: http://www.rit.edu/NTID ... 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For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com ................................................................ ................................................................ weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://www.deafdigest.com updated every Monday ................................................................ ................................................................ SWEET DEALS AT WCI It's Valentine's Day all month with 14% the hot pink heart shaped Sonic Boom Sweetheart Alarm or the Sonic Bomb. Fun and functional, your sweetheart will love these unique clocks. (Use code WCID209 when ordering). For more details on these sweet deals and all our products call us now at 1-800-233-9130 (V/TTY) or visit us at: http://www.weitbrecht.com For a copy of our catalog, email your request to: mailto:sales@weitbrecht.com WCI. Your Single Source for Assistive Technology ................................................................ ................................................................ HEAVY DEMAND FOR INTERPRETERS We have many requests for interpreters. We do not have enough interpreters. An interpreting agency director said she left her office one afternoon for a lunch break. When she came back, she turned on the answering machine and received twenty interpreting requests. This is not a big city agency, but a mid-sized city! - for ASL News version, please click on: http://www.deafdigest.com/agency.htm ................................................................ (revised, 2/1/09) DiiT / Deaf Initiative in Technology - 2009 Summer Workshop Schedule The Deaf Initiative in Technology (DiiT) is very excited to introduce its 2009 Summer Workshop Schedule! DiiT is offering many new workshops this year including Basic Business Correspondence and a series on Engineering related topics! DiiT provides up-to-the-minute technical training in an all sign environment. Workshop participants get the benefit of direct interaction with the instructors without the need for interpreters that most professional workshops require. All workshops are held at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf ( http://www.ntid.rit.edu/ ) at the Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, New York ( http://www.rit.edu/ ) To register, download the DiiT Workshop Registration Form or call 585-475-7545 (Voice or TTY) http://www.rit.edu/diit/workshops/registration.html The 2009 DiiT Summer Workshop Schedule: DiiT Workshop Series on Business 1. Is It For You: Starting Your Own Business; June 8-12, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/business.html (newly added, 2/1/09) 2. Microsoft Access 2007; Create a Database; June 15-15, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/access.html 3. Microsoft Office 2007: A Professional Approach; July 13-17, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/word.html DiiT Workshop Series on Workplace Writing -- (NEW!!!) 4. Basic Workplace Correspondence; June 22-26, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/correspondence.html 5. Basic Report Writing in the Workplace; August (TBD) http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/report.html DiiT Workshop Series on Engineering -- (NEW!!!) 6. Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt; June 8-12, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/SixSigma.html 7. Intro to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's); June 8-10, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/PLC.html 8. Intro to Computer Numerical Control Programming; June 15-19, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/CNCP.html 9. Migrating from 2D CAD to 3D CAD using Revit Architecture June 15-19, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/cad.html 10. Solid Modeling with SolidWorks; June 22-26, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/SolidWorks.html DiiT Workshop Series on Graphic Communication: 11. Web Site Development Using Dreamweaver CS4; June 8-12, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/dreamweaver.html 12. Self-Publishing a Book; June 15-19, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/book.html 13. Adobe Flash CS4; June 22-26, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/flash.html 14. Wide Format Printing; June 22-26, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/wide.html 15. Adobe Acrobat 9 Professional; July 13-17, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/Arobat.html DiiT Workshop Series on Information Technology: 16. Introduction to Microsoft Visual Basic.NET; June 8-12, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/VB.html 17. JavaScript Made Easy with JQuery; June 15-19, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/JavaScript.html 18. PHP 6 and MySQL 5; July 13-17, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/php.html 19. PC Assembly, Maintenance, and Repair; July 13-17, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/Hardware.html ................................................................ CAN DRIVE SCHOOL BUS; CAN'T DRIVE SCHOOL BUS Georgia has a law about school bus drivers; they must be hearing. In Alabama, there are deaf bus drivers as the law allows it. In Georgia, the deaf cannot drive a school bus, but allows deaf bus drivers from Alabama to drive school bus across Georgia! Alabama and Georgia sits together on the same border. - for ASL News version, please click on: http://www.deafdigest.com/bus.htm ENDORSING THE DEAF IN GREAT BRITAIN There was a newspaper story of Bryan Robson, a famous Manchester United soccer player endorsing Royal National Institute for Deaf People for the charity of the year honor. Robson is as famous in Great Britain as Cal Ripken, Jr is in USA. But we do not see Ripken endorsing NAD as the charity of the year in USA. And Manchester United is to British soccer what New York Yankees is to USA baseball. A DEAF-BLIND BUSINESS OWNER Could a deaf-blind man operate a business? DeafDigest always says - why not! A story was run this week in a Michigan newspaper about Dale Layer, who is deaf-blind and a resident of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. He was employed as a supervisor at a warehouse until vision problems, later diagnosed as Usher Syndrome, became a problem. Forced to leave his job, he felt bad about himself before pulling himself up, with assistance of the Michigan Commission for the Blind. It was not easy; he had to take classes and to be trained. He has been operating his own business for one year - named JR Vending, which stocks vending machines at various locations across the town. A family member drives him to vending machine locations for servicing and refills. BURGLARS AND HEARING CARS OR DEAF CARS Is it a joke or a fact that when cars have these "burglar prevention" cards sticking on the windshields, it tells the burglars that these cars are worth breaking into? What about Deaf Cars? These are cars with "deaf identity" cards sticking on the windshields. Would these tell the burglars to back off because deaf devices are not worth breaking into for? SWITCHING WORDS AROUND Is the word deaf interchangeable with dead? No, but sloppy spellers often get both words mixed up with each other. There was a posting on the web site regarding a punk music band - titled Deaf in the Dead Zone. Would it make a difference if two words were switched around - Dead in the Deaf Zone? Rockers make themselves deaf because of their fondness for loud punk music - and to be deaf is to be in the dead zone (until they learn to cope with their deafness)! WORLD'S MOST FAMOUS FORMER NOTETAKER FOR THE DEAF A question is for all of you: Q. Who is the world's most famous former notetaker for the deaf? It is Michelle Obama. As a high school student she wrote classroom notes for the benefit of her deaf and hard of hearing classmates. This piece of information was revealed on the Entertainment Tonight TV show that was aired few days ago. IT PAYS TO LIVE IN AN AREA WITH HIGH DEAF POPULATION A hearing contestant became a Jeopardy! champion. He correctly answered ASL-related questions most of the time and became the champion. This contestant lives in Churchville, NY, a suburb of Rochester. Said a viewer: Perhaps it helps to live in an area of the United States with one of the largest populations of people who are deaf and hard of hearing A WRONG PREDICTION AND THE DEAF Who wants to hear actors talk? A Warner Bros. executive said in 1927 when the first talkie movie came out. DeafDigest wishes Warner was correct, but it was not to be - until captions came up. ................................................................ ................................................................ For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com for Special Notes, please go to the bottom of this section ................................................................ ................................................................ (to be continued on a weekly basis) OUR DEAF ELECTED OFFICIALS Australia had another Prime Minister that was also deaf - William McMahon, served the nation for a short time (1971-1972) Like with Hughes, mentioned last week, he functioned as a hearing person and did not use Australian Sign Language, despite his deafness ................................................................ ................................................................ Deaf Cruise Hawaii 2009 Special !!! http://www.DeafCruiseSpecial.com You only pay 50% off deposit when you book Deaf Cruise Hawaii 2009 ! Don't miss this amazing opportunity to book your Deaf Cruise Hawaii 2009 during ONE-DAY Sale on Thursday, November 20th. Just pay half the standard deposit on already low rates and still get all the benefits of Freestyle Cruising. Then you can use that money for other things (like an awesome holiday gift for that special someone). One Day. One Sale. One Great Deal. Thursday, November 20, 2008 http://www.DeafCruiseSpecial.com ................................................................ ................................................................ 30th World's Largest ASL Silent Weekend in 2009 Signing Greeting Cards ASL and Interpreting DVDs Please browse our selection of signing greeting cards at: http://www.DrSign.com The 30th Silent Weekend in June 2009 will offer interpreters more than 2 CEUs. Over 100 hours of classes also for beginning, intermediate and advanced sign language and ITP students. Many interpreters use this to get all of their RID required CEUs in a one-stop venue at significant cost savings. Get a group as small as five to register at huge savings! Peter Cook, Crom Saunders, Keith Wann, Trix Bruce and many nationally known presenters are featured. Check http://www.DrSign.com for details Sign language DVDs are available online at http://www.DrSign.com - Consider "Oh See, Can You Say?" by Maureen Longo Tuccelli. She shows how to make an excellent voicing product using a clip of Peter Cook. This 75-minute DVD is excellent for ITP teachers and students! "Oh See, Can You See? shows dozens of grammatical principles and will help ITP and ASL students understand what they see. This is a 55-minute DVD The 8th Florida/Alaska Motorcycle Charity Run is scheduled July 1-26, 2009. See http://www.AlaskaBikeRun.com for updates and photos. These trips will take place every year so why not make plans to join us now in 2009? ................................................................ ................................................................ Hot DeafNews boring, but important! New York congressman Peter King is proposing a bill that requires cell phone cameras to make a clicking noise each time pictures are taken. This is to alert photo subjects that pictures were taken of them (without their permission). This bill would not do deaf photo subjects any good. ... Deaf Picture of the Week: Oliver Heaviside, one of the world's most famous inventors no one has ever heard of. He was deaf all his life but functioned as a hearing person http://www.thisiswesternmorningnews.co.uk/features/eccentric-face-genius/article-561670-detail/article.html .. Question of the week: Q. I do not have a computer; I want to subscribe to DeafDigest by mail. Is that possible? A. No; you must have access to email in order to subscribe to DeafDigest. If you do not have a computer, go to a public library and access their computers. Get a free email accounts (yahoo or hotmail or gmail or aol) and you will be able to subscribe to DeafDigest. Just show up at the library once a week to read your DeafDigest editions. send your questions to mailto:barry@deafdigest.com the most interesting questions may be answered in future DeafDigest editions. Thank you. .. Wish List of the Week: that all states stop this nonsense talk about wanting to close up their residential schools because of budgetary problems .... DeafHistory - Looking Back: in the late 19th century - India had a law saying that a deaf person cannot sue if something went wrong. ... Deaf and the Money: Gerald (Bummy) Burstein became the first deaf person to fund an endowment at Gallaudet University. He was asked why was he the first one? He said: Deaf people are not trained to donate. Many have large families and leave the money to them ... DeafNumbers of the Week: How many sign languages are recognized out there in the world? According to a source, 111 and now this - how many sign languages out there in the world are not recognized? Possibly into hundreds .... DeafDigest Sports DeafDigest Sports is a no-cost subscription available only for DeafDigest subscribers; e-mail mailto:barry@deafdigest.com there is no web page postings with DeafDigest Sports; you have to subscribe to keep up with deafsports! -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- * YOU COULD PLACE YOUR PAID EMPLOYMENT ADS IN THIS SECTION * on a per-subscriber basis, the DeafDigest ad rates are the best in the nation. * For more information, send E-mail to mailto:barry@deafdigest.com -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position openings Social Workers, Fluent ASL FEGS - Deaf Services Manhattan, New York FEGS is one of the largest not-for-profit health and human services organizations in the nation, with an annual operating budget in excess of $250 million, 4,000+ employees and operations in more than 350 locations throughout the New York metropolitan area. Become vital member of multidisciplinary team, strongly rooted in the deaf community. Opportunities for Social Workers Fluent in ASL, in our outpatient mental Health clinic and residential facility serving Deaf adults. Requires MSW degree, licensure a strong plus. Positions located in Manhattan and are easily accessible by public transportation Highly competitive salary and generous benefits. Please send resume and cover letter to: mailto:ekatz@hr-dynamics.com Visit our website at http://www.fegs.org -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Announcing an Exciting Career Opportunity Educational Technology Specialist Educational Design Resources National Technical Institute for the Deaf Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY Anticipated Position Filling this position is contingent upon future budget approval RIT/NTID , the premier technical university serving deaf and hard-of-hearing students, seeks an exceptional individual to serve as a team member for a talented group as they design innovative applications of instructional technologies targeting deaf and hard-of-hearing learners. The Educational Technology Specialist will work to design, develop, and program instructional and informational multimedia and web-based products and services. We seek an individual with a proven track record to focus department efforts on creatively and effectively supporting student learning and institutional advancement. Knowledge of sign language or willingness to learn required. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, New Media, or a related field. Deadline: Review of applications begins February 21st, and continues until filled Start date: April, 2009 The Rochester Institute of Technology is an EO/AA action employer. Members of protected classes and 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 send an application. For more details and to apply online please go to: http://mycareer.rit.edu Look up job IRC# 27275 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- !!!WANTED!!! ASL Fluent Residential Counselors Pressley Ridge Services for the Deaf Pittsburgh, PA Pressley Ridge Services for the Deaf residential program has a current need for entry level counselors with ASL / sign language proficiency / fluency. The residential treatment program is designed to specifically address the needs of severely troubled children deaf / hoh adolescents with developmental disabilities and mental health diagnoses. Originally, the program was developed in 1996 as part of the movement to care for individuals with challenging behaviors in community integrated settings rather than restrictive group care environments. The Home Places program is designed to serve children and young adults who cannot be managed in less intensive settings due to the severity and nature of their mental health and mental retardation issues. POSITION SUMMARY Working with Deaf - Autistic and MR youth, the Teacher/Counselor is instrumental in assisting the clinical staff with developing, implementing, and monitoring of individual and group treatment plans that result in improved adaptive social/interpersonal functioning and high rates of successful program completing among youngsters in assigned group. The Teacher/Counselor has various shift opportunities - T/C's may reside with assigned youth according to a variable patterned schedule (2 1/2 days on 4 1/2 days off) or can work on a daily schedule (5 day / 8 hours per day). Requirements: Bachelors degree required, all majors considered, degrees in Psychology, Social Work, or Human Services related fields preferred. Experience working with troubled youth and youth with Autism/DD diagnosis a plus. Sign Language / ASL fluency IS REQUIRED. Valid driver's license, auto insurance. FBI, State Police, and Child Protection clearances. BENEFITS: We have an excellent benefits package for our full time employees: Medical, Dental, Vision, Company paid life insurance, Paid Vacation & Sick time, Up to $1500 per year for continuing education (School, Seminars, Workshops, etc.), and more Additional information can be found at http://www.pressleyridge.org Resumes to: Bryan Gibbons; PHR Staffing Coordinator Pressley Ridge 5500 Corporate Drive, Suite 400 Pittsburgh, PA 15237 412.872.9469 (fax) or mailto:bgibbons@pressleyridge.org -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Principal, Elementary/ Middle School New York School for the Deaf White Plains, NY Occ. Code I-11b REPORTS TO: Director of Instruction BASIC FUNCTION: Supervise Early Childhood, Elementary and Middle School faculty and staff in the development and implementation of curriculum, educational goals and student learning needs. QUALIFICATIONS: - Possess or eligible for NYS Certification as Teacher of the Deaf - Possess or eligible for NYS Certification in Supervision and/or Administration - A sign language SCPI level of Advanced with a minimum entry level of Intermediate. Within first 30 months of employment, candidate must obtain Advanced level. - Ability to communicate effectively in writing and in public venues. - Ability to work flexible hours as needs of the program dictate - Must possess mature judgment and leadership skills with the ability to be creative and exercise individual initiative. - The successful applicant must submit to a criminal history background information check. - Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience; early childhood experience preferred - Previous supervisory experience preferred MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: - Supervise implementation of curriculum appropriate for deaf students and designed to prepare students to meet NY State learning standards - Plan, develop and implement instructional programs for deaf infant program, pre-school, elementary, and middle school students. - Provide educational leadership designed to meet individual student needs (i.e., oral/auditory, ASL) and determine class assignments for students - Oversee student placement, grading, and advancement - In concert with other administrators and staff, develop master schedule, student schedules and teacher and teacher assistant schedules - Administration/monitoring of student assessment - Maintain student records and supervise and review the preparation of student reports. - Provide strong direction and leadership to faculty, staff and families - Evaluate the performance of teachers, teacher assistants, and assigned staff and recommend techniques and methods of improvement - Recommend the transfer, promotion or termination of faculty and administrative staff - Approve purchase of supplies, materials and equipment - Supervise and monitor all state education requirements; participate in IEP meetings. - With other administrators, develop and direct staff development programs for all staff. - With other administrators, recommend and monitor new or revised school policies and procedures. - Meet with parents on a regular basis and keep parents informed about events at Fanwood through regular informational mailings and presentations at meetings, etc. - Ensure sensitivity to cultural differences within the school community. - Prepare necessary reports pertaining to students, staff and programs - Respond to inquiries and general correspondence regarding education programs and ensure the general welfare of students and staff. - Ensure that obligations under the labor contract are executed properly. Attempt to resolve differences or disputes before they become issues. - Work cooperatively with local schools, agencies, parents, staff and students on educational programs of benefit to Fanwood students. - Supervision of summer school - All other duties assigned by the Director of Instruction or her designee SALARY: Negotiable based on qualifications and experience. TYPE: 12 month position TO APPLY: FAX resume to (914) 949-2331 or mail to: Human Resources New York School for the Deaf 555 Knollwood Road White Plains, NY 10603 E.O.E. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- The Board of Trustees of St Mary's School for the Deaf announces a vacancy for Superintendent Position available July 1, 2009 (Buffalo, NY) Overview: - Residential School with average total enrollment of 110 students - Staff of 145 full time employees - Subject to New York State Education Department guidelines - Accredited High School - Serving students from birth to 21 years of age - Potential for adult programming in a variety of occupational areas - Funded by section 4201 of Education Law of New York State Services provided: - Full academic program in accordance with State regulation - Related services (Speech, Counseling, Audiology, variety of therapy services) - Educational programs including Art, Music, & Physical Education - Residential program including recreation therapy, tutorial & after school program - Athletic Program (Track, Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball) Qualifications: - Master's degree in Deaf Education or related field supplemented by course work in School Administration; - At least 5 years of experience in Educational Administration and Community Relations; - Eligibility for or willingness to obtain certification as Educational Administrator in New York State; - Ability to communicate and interact successfully with deaf children and adults (Preferred level of Sign Communication @ Intermediate SCPI level with ability to achieve advanced level of communication within two years); - Experience in working with parents as partners in the educational process; - State of the art knowledge in areas of technology, integration options, deafness, and deaf culture. Application procedure: Interested candidates may write for a complete copy of the job description or visit http://www.smsdk12.org All credentials, including resume, copies of certifications, and three professional references must be submitted as noted below. Applications will be reviewed beginning January 12, 2009 but will be accepted until an appointment is made, within practical limits of the process as finalists are identified. All inquiries and applications must be sent to: SMSD Search Committee for the Superintendent Charles C. Martorana, Chair 1100 M & T Center Three Fountain Plaza Buffalo, New York 14203-1414. St. Mary's School for the Deaf is an EOE -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Residential Counselor The Learning Center for the Deaf Framingham, MA Residential Counselor to provide academic/vocational/emotional counseling support to residential adolescent deaf population; design & develop educational programming appropriate for deaf population. Must have fluency in ASL & Bach's degree. Send resumes to: The Learning Center for the Deaf, (Job #1638) 848 Central St, Framingham, MA 01701 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- inviting you to consider our employment openings Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind Colorado Springs, CO Educators of the Deaf The Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB), located in Colorado Springs at the foot of the beautiful Rocky Mountains, invites you to consider our employment openings. Applications are being accepted for current and anticipated vacancies for the 2009/10 School Year, including: - Teacher of the Deaf: PreSchool - Teacher of the Deaf: All core content areas (Language Arts, Science, Math, Social Studies) - Communication Specialist (Speech/Language) Birth to 21 We invite you to visit CSDB's website at: http://www.csdb.org where the official job announcement(s) may be found in their entirety. Positions are open until filled. Interviews to be conducted on-site at CSDB. Excellent benefits. Salary based on appropriate education and experience. Please send a letter of interest, current resume, completed Employment Application (including salary history and references), recent letters of recommendation, copies of transcripts, and a copy of current teacher certification to: ATTENTION: Chelle Lutz, Human Resources Office Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind 33 North Institute Street Colorado Springs, CO 80903 (719) 578-2114 (phone) (719) 578-2239 (fax) E-mail: mailto:clutz@csdb.org -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position openings Georgia School for the Deaf Cave Spring, GA for position descriptions and application procedures please click on any of below: - Sign Language Interpreter (12 months) http://www.deafdigest.com/interp.doc - Residential Paraprofessional (multiple positions) http://www.deafdigest.com/paramult.doc - High School Graduation Coach http://www.deafdigest.com/coach.doc - Occupational Therapist (hourly) http://www.deafdigest.com/ot.doc - Paraprofessional, classroom (10 mo position) http://www.deafdigest.com/para.doc - Physical Therapist http://www.deafdigest.com/pt.doc - Reading Content Specialist http://www.deafdigest.com/rcs.doc - Residential Advisor (DOE) http://www.deafdigest.com/ra.doc - Substitute Teacher (P/T-Hourly) http://www.deafdigest.com/sub.doc - Teacher (Blind/Deaf) - Literary Content Specialist http://www.deafdigest.com/lcs.doc -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (updated February 1st) Exciting Career Opportunities at GLAD: - Job Developer/Interpreter - Anaheim, Crenshaw, Norwalk, Pacoima, Santa Ana, CA - Placement Coordinator - Riverside, CA - Community Interpreter - Riverside, CA - Administrative Assistant - Bakersfield, CA - Network I.T. Administrator - Los Angeles, CA To learn more about the above positions at GLAD, please go to our website: http://www.gladinc.org If interested for any of these positions then please submit resume and application to: Jeff Fetterman Human Resources Specialist Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, Inc. 2222 Laverna Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90041 V/TDD: (323) 550-4207 Fax #: (323) 550-4204 E-mail: mailto:jfetterman@gladinc.org -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Special Notes: Copyright 2009 by Barry Strassler, DeafDigest. 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