DeafDigest Gold - May 31, 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://deafdigest.com/videos/video-speechtrick/ http://deafdigest.com/videos/video-mcdonalds/ .. Deaf Cartoon (Fogey) of the week: http://www.deafdigest.com/davideo.html -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Special Offer from ATT and Harris-Wireless! For a limited time only, order and activate a new account from ATT and they will waive the activation fee. This means you could save up to $36 by ordering ATT Wireless service from Harris-Wireless today! Don't miss this limited time offer to save $$$! Offer ends midnight June 1, 2009. 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He said: WPSD continues to work under the assumption that there will be a new school for the deaf and hard of hearing in Northeastern Pennsylvania this Fall. The withdrawal of the law suit further confirms that. This week I announced that Dr. Nancy Benham will be transferring from WPSD to the new Scranton School where she will serve as the principal. For the past two years, Dr Benham has been the coordinator of WPSD's early intervention program.....Choices for Children. Prior that, she was an assistant professor at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Benham, her husband Roy and their daughter Grace, will move to Scranton in July. Grace is presently a student in WPSD's preschool and will enroll as a first grader in the Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children. .. Could a 2-time CI failure be a success in real life? Of course. And Mike Anderle, who is late-deafened, won an election for a seat on the Lacon, Illinois town council. Deaf at the age of 34 because of illness that threatened his life, he went through two CI surgeries, both failures each time. He does not use sign language and will rely on CART to allow him to follow the proceedings at the council meetings. .. Here is an update on Ken Fisher with his Deaf Beer brews. June 11th - Golden City Brewing in Colorado will be brewing "Grateful Deaf Summer Sue Wheat" in Colorado June 11th - same beer brewed at Elland Brewery, Huddersfield, England June 14th - private keg tapping party at a pub June 26th - Keg Tapping Party at Golden City Brewing July 4th week - same beer on tap at The White Horse Pub, in Parsons Greene, London July 17th - Birra del Borgo, Rome, Italy with a different beer called Grateful Deaf ESB (different hops and yeast) July 21st - new Grateful Deaf beer, called GD HopHeads Delight ESB at eLAND brewing in Great Britain July 21st - same new beer above on tap at the White Horse .............................................................. 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 .............................................................. .............................................................. 10% OFF LIFETONE HL FIRE ALARM AND CLOCK! Feel safe and secure in your home with the Lifetone HL Bedside Fire Alarm and Clock. This product meets the new national fire codes that take place starting this June. It detects a regular fire alarm up to 75 feet away plus alerts a sleeping person with a 520 Hz square-wave alarm and powerful bed shaker. Call now at 1-800-233-9130 (V/TTY) or visit us online at: http://www.weitbrecht.com for details (Use code WCID609). For a copy of our catalog, email your request to mailto:sales@weitbrecht.com WCI. 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This means that regardless of the level of hearing loss, the Help Center is equipped to handle any call type preference. Below is contact information: - Voice: 1-877-DTV-4YOU (1-877-388-4968) - TTY: 1-877-TTY-4CSD (1-877-889-4273) - Direct Videophone via Number: 866-351-1950 or 866-401-3519 - Direct Videophone via IP Address: DTV03.CSD.TV; DTV04.CSD.TV; - AIM: DTVCSR07 or DTVCSR008 CSD created a humorous video explaining more about the closed captioning survey. To see it, please visit: http://dtv.c-s-d.org CSD will compile survey statistics and submit to the FCC. .............................................................. .............................................................. A PERFECT SPEECH TRICK Many deaf people cannot speak well. But many hearing people think some of these deaf people can speak very well. There is a trick. Some words are difficult to be pronounced; some words are easily pronounced. The smart deaf person would communicate with the hearing by only using words that are easy to pronounce, and by avoiding hard to pronounce words. Growing up in New York, DeafDigest editor graduated from Charles Evans Hughes High School. It was hard to pronounce the high school name. Luckily, the high school changed its name from Textile HS to Charles Evans Hughes High School. Many people knew about the old Textile HS, and it was much easier to pronounce Textile than to pronounce Charles Evans Hughes. This is the pronunciation trick that fooled hearing people. - for ASL News version, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/videos/video-speechtrick/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) .............................................................. 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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 Rochester, New York. *To register for any of the workshops listed below, download a *Workshop Registration Form http://www.rit.edu/diit/workshops/registration.html * by visiting http://www.rit.edu/diit/ *or call 585-475-7545 (Voice or TTY). *_* *_For more information, visit the DiiT Web site at http://www.rit.edu/diit/ or contact the project director, Donna Lange at mailto:dalndp@rit.edu or 585-475-5620 (Voice or TTY). Please forward this email on to anyone you think might be interested in these workshops. .............................................................. MENU FOR DEAF AT MCDONALD'S This is a true story. A deaf person drove past a McDonald's place and saw the sign that said "special menus for the deaf." Curious, he drove to the window counter and asked for the deaf menu. The woman behind the counter gave him a Braille menu for the blind! Seems McDonald's gives Braille menus to blind drivers at the window counter? - for ASL News version, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/videos/video-mcdonalds/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) A RELAY CALL FREAKING OUT A BANK DeafDigest editor received in the mail a replacement credit card, saying that the current credit card had been compromised. He was required to contact the bank to get the new credit card activated. A relay service was used to contact the bank, and without warning the response from the bank was that the new card was declined! That left the DeafDigest editor with two bad credit cards - the current card and the "declined" new card. Something fishy was going on. Puzzled, DeafDigest editor continued to contact the bank, via relay, and the message was still the same - card was declined. Two weeks later, he received a letter from the bank saying they were trying to reach him on telephone (voice) with no luck. This was in reference to the "new" card that the bank repeatedly declined. It took 3 days to finally to get through the bank - it was learned that fraudulent purchases took place with the card they just distributed. It got all straightened out and the new card has been activated. The question is - was the bank freaked out by a relay call - because many credit card companies have been burned by fraudulent purchases made through relay calls? TO DENY AT ONE'S RISK Many people deny their hearing loss, just nod their heads and pretend they understand what is being said. This may have cost a deaf man his life. He was sent to a hospital in Great Britain because of a medical issue. He was given a call belt for him to press the button to seek assistance of a nurse. He gave the impression he understood the instructions. He fell down, and his head hit the floor. No one knew about it until it was too late. Would it be possible if he realized the call belt was for his safety, he would have pressed the button immediately after the fall? This is what the coroner is trying to figure out. YOUR MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION Suppose you were at a small party, where other well-to deaf individuals are mingling with each other, would you be tempted to ask one of them a very important question? Remember that at informal parties, these people are there to relax and enjoy themselves to take pressures off them for a few hours. And they may not appreciate being asked about work during evenings and on weekends. Anyway, you spot these following individuals at the party: - deaf superintendent of a school for the deaf - deaf CEO of a big deaf social service agency - deaf professor at a college Deaf Education program - deaf owner of a big deaf devices store - deaf editor of a popular deaf newspaper - deaf director of state commission for the deaf - deaf director of state VR agency for the deaf Would you dare ask one of them a question that you were curious about for a long time but would not dare ask in the past? CALLING THE DEAF AS FREAKS? Chuck Shepherd is a famous syndicated columnist of "News of the Weird" which is carried in many American newspapers. He once wrote about people with "pronounced genetic abnormalities" citing the deaf as an example. Is he, in polite way, calling us, the deaf, as freaks? He'd better not! THESE RESTAURANT TABLES How many of us enter a restaurant and look around and see if there are round tables? Almost all tables are square. For a party of 2 or 4, a square table is fine. But for a deaf party of 6 or more people, a round table is a must. Yet not too many restaurants have round table, possibly because of space concerns. BEING DEAF AND A SOUND ENGINEER There was a story in a British newspaper of a deaf man who is a sound engineer. A deaf man working as a sound engineer? As if he works with different types of sounds. Yes, but in the case of that deaf man, not quite. He owns a hearing aid dealership, and the newspaper reporter wrote him up as a sound engineer (with hearing aids). Different nations; different phrases. TALES FROM FORMER DEAF DOMINO'S PIZZA DRIVERS (series to be run on a weekly basis until list of tales run out) during the Gallaudet Deaf President Now rebellion in 1988, I broke my personal record of most tips earned ever! If you are a former Deaf Domino Driver and have an interesting tale, please share it with: mailto:barry@deafdigest.com .............................................................. .............................................................. 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 deaf social worker at a deaf service agency, telling his deaf clients: I am not deaf; I am hard of hearing, and I want to be known that way This "hard of hearing" deaf social worker does not wear a hearing aid, nor a CI and is not able to discriminate anything that comes out of a telephone or a radio! .............................................................. .............................................................. 31st World's Largest ASL Silent Weekend in 2010 Signing Greeting Cards ASL and Interpreting DVDs Registration for this year's 30th Silent Weekend is closed with almost 600 attending. The venue for the June 24-27, 2010 event will handle 700-1000 participants and include a medical interpreting track. Novice, beginning, intermediate and advanced ASL and ITP students, as well as interpreters (CEUs) will have around 150 hours of seminars to choose from. The 31st Silent Weekend is at the Florida Hotel at the Florida Mall in Orlando with its huge food court allowing you to have a complete meal for $5.99 instead of paying $20-30 at other conferences' hotel prices. The room costs are even lower next year ... just $105 with free parking and unlimited free internet! Students and professionals seeking to improve their skills can bring family members and they can take novice sign language classes for just $89 per person! There will be group registration opportunities online at www.DrSign.com. There are simply no other local, regional or national conferences offering you so many hours of classes as inexpensively as the Silent Weekends. Final details will be online beginning in August but the cost per person may be as low as $129 per person! Sign language DVDs are available online at http://www.DrSign.com - A brand new DVD "Upper Body Stretching for Repetitive Motion Injuries -- Prevention and Rehabilitation especially for deaf people who use their upper bodies a lot, and also appropriate for signers and interpreters -- is now available.! The 8th Florida/Alaska Motorcycle Charity Run for deaf babies 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? Please browse our selection of signing greeting cards at: http://www.DrSign.com .............................................................. .............................................................. Hot DeafNews boring, but important! Are deaf students, attending religious schools in Ontario, entitled to government help (interpreters, CART, etc)? The province says no. The litigants are saying yes. As a result, a court hearing is going on right now. .. DeafLibrary Page of the Week Occupations Yes, the deaf can do anything except to hear; yet there seems to be occupations where we do not find any deaf individuals around. What are these occupations? Do click on: http://deafdigest.com/occupations/ (on a rotating basis, a different DeafLibrary Page topic will be featured every week) .. Deaf Picture of the Week: Donna Drake, daughter & Race Drake, father http://deafdigest.com/race-drake/ Donna Drake is a former president of Gallaudet University Alumni Association; she is a retired principal at Florida School for the Deaf & Blind. Race Drake, at age of 95, is Gallaudet University football team's oldest surviving player. He will be 96 in August; and during the thirties, he was the Gallaudet football hero; a one-man team during these seasons of bad Gallaudet teams .. Question of the week: Q. Last week's DeafDigest said that in a certain Annapolis, MD neighborhood, there were four sports celebrity residents. How would a hearing person "know immediately" that these neighbors were such sports stars? A. Not quite "immediately" but eventually. Once friendships are struck, 99 percent of these hearing people like to talk. 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 Supreme Court Justice-nominee Sotomayor will favor the deaf in her future Supreme Court decisions .. DeafHistory - Looking Back: Year 1925 - good or bad year for deaf drivers? Bad news - state of New Jersey threatened to ban deaf drivers Good news - deaf drivers finally allowed by Virginia legislators to drive cars . Deaf and the Money: - money saved $400,000 per year by a school district when it closed its mainstreamed program, shifting deaf students to the county board of education - money costing same county (above) $800,000 for paying the county board of education to educate these same shifted deaf students .. DeafNumbers of the Week: 11 - is the number of deaf priests we have in USA .. DeafDigest Sports to read weekly summary on deafsports, click on: http://deafdigest.com/deafsports 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 Assisted Living Aides Elwyn, Inc Media, PA (suburban Philadelphia) Elwyn Inc, a nonprofit human services organization located in suburban Philadelphia (Media) PA is currently accepting applications for the following full time and part time positions: - Assisted Living Aides: Assist elderly individuals with activities of daily living and socialization in Valley View Assisted Living Community for the Deaf, a retirement home for the elderly Deaf Minimum requirements: A high school diploma or equivalent and a current driver's license with a safe driving record. All positions require sign language fluency and a true desire to help others. Elwyn provides an excellent benefits package including tuition reimbursement, life insurance, pension plan, tax sheltered annuity, credit union, paid training and free parking in a supportive, caring environment. Please visit http://www.elwyn.org to find out more about Elwyn (click on Deaf Services). Resumes can be sent to Carole Surdyke at: Email: mailto:carole_surdyke@elwyn.org Fax: 610-891-2623 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Principal Phoenix Day School for the Deaf Phoenix, Arizona to read position description and application procedures, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/pdsd-principal/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position announcement Technology Teacher Rochester School for the Deaf Rochester, NY DATE POSITION TO BE FILLED: September 1, 2009 PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Teach a variety of courses to Deaf students, with technology as the primary focus. Serve as a resource to teachers and students in the area of technology. Serve on Technology Curriculum Committee. Participate in weekly team meetings with other staff members to plan programs, behavior management techniques, and strategies for student success. Follow required NYS curriculum standards and prepare students for required NYS assessment tests. Write and implement student IEPs. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Education of the Deaf or computer technology. New York State certification as a teacher or the ability to obtain same. Previous experience working with Deaf students and classroom integration of technology. Advanced Rating on the SCPI. FILE APPLICATION WITH: Harold Mowl, Jr., Superintendent/CEO Rochester School for the Deaf 1545 St. Paul Street Rochester, New York 14621 Applications received will be screened and the most highly qualified will be asked to interview. CLOSING DATE: Open until filled RSD is an EOE and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of non-qualifying disability, race, religion, color, gender, marital status, age, national origin, and veteran status. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- seeking qualified candidates - Teacher of the Deaf - Teacher Assistant positions Indiana School for the Deaf Indianapolis, IN The Indiana School for the Deaf is seeking qualified candidates to interview for Teacher of the Deaf and Teacher Assistant positions for the 2009-2010 school year. Areas of interest include - HIGH SCHOOL: * Earth & Space Science/Biology * School-to-Work Coordinator * Teacher Aide (Full-Time) ELEMENTARY: * Supervising Teacher * 2 Teachers of Applied Curriculum students * Communication Center Teacher * Teacher Aide (Intermittent) PRESCHOOL: * Teacher Aide (Full-Time) * Teacher Aide (Intermittent) The Indiana School for the Deaf (ISD) is a co-educational, residential school, founded in 1843, which serves a student population of 425+ students with more the 25% living in the residential halls. ISD is nationally recognized for its on-going commitment to bilingual/bicultural education for Deaf students. ISD seeks Teaching candidates who possess the following qualifications/qualities: - Indiana (or equivalent) Teacher's License - Certification in subject area - Commitment to bilingual/bicultural education - Ability to deliver curriculum utilizing a variety of teaching methods - Individuals who love working with children/adolescents/young adults - 3.0 or above score on the American Sign Language Proficiency Interview - Knowledge of child development and successful educational techniques - Excellent communication and human-relations skills - Individuals who excel in both leadership and teamwork roles Benefits: The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans and accrued leave. Application Procedure: Applicants can submit a cover letter and resume to: Indiana School for the Deaf Attn: Human Resources 1200 E 42nd St Indianapolis, IN 46205 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Employment Opportunity Executive Director Mississippi School for the Deaf Jackson, Mississippi Mississippi Department of Education 359 North West Street, Suite 359 P.O. Box 771 Jackson, MS 39205-0771 Position Vacancy: Executive Director, Mississippi School for the Deaf Go to http://www.mde.k12.ms.us for job description Top candidates will be contacted for interviews. The Mississippi Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Director Chicago Hearing Society Chicago, Illinois Lester and Rosalie Anixter Center is currently seeking a Director for its Chicago Hearing Society (CHS) division. CHS offers a comprehensive array of direct and support services for people who are Deaf or hard of hearing, including both a social service (youth program, domestic violence, advocacy) and business components (interpreting services, audiology clinic). http://www.chicagohearingsociety.org Responsibilities: The Director will be responsible for insuring the organization's mission, core values and strategic direction are met and, in such a manner, that optimum results are achieved based on budget and performance indicators. Evaluate business and marketing practices to recommend and implement improvements in order to improve financial strength. Additionally the Director will: maintain an active and visible role in the Deaf community to market the services of CHS and Anixter Center; determine the scope and extent of unmet advocacy needs to develop potential gap-filling services and funding requests; and participate in the regularly scheduled meetings of the Deaf Social Services Providers and other established community networks. Qualifications: Minimum of 10 years of related experience including at least 5 years of supervisory experience. Work experience should include fiscal and program management responsibilities. Master's degree desired; Business/marketing degree preferred. Must be able to communicate fluently using American Sign Language (ASL); demonstrated cultural competency within the Deaf community. Anixter Center, an EOE, affirms the values and goals of diversity. We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. If you would like to support our mission to assist people with disabilities to live, learn, work and play in the community, send cover letter and resume to (digital submissions encouraged): mailto:hr@anxiter.org Fax: 773-973-5268 Human Resources/CHS Anixter Center 6610 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL 60626 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (updated 5/31/09 - 1 new position) position openings Georgia School for the Deaf Cave Spring, GA for position descriptions and application procedures please click on any of below: (newest announcement - 5/31/09) - Assistant Director of Residential Services http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/pea_hr_jobsearch.aspx?jobid=752 - Instructor I http://www.deafdigest.com/instr.doc - Micro Systems Support Tech http://www.deafdigest.com/micro.doc - Residential Advisor http://www.deafdigest.com/resid.doc - High School Graduation Coach http://www.deafdigest.com/coach.doc - Teacher (Blind/Deaf) http://www.deafdigest.com/lcs.doc - Reading Content Specialist http://www.deafdigest.com/rcs.doc - Substitute Teacher (P/T-Hourly) http://www.deafdigest.com/sub.doc -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- more position openings Georgia School for the Deaf Cave Spring, GA for position descriptions and application procedures please click on any of below: - HS Math Teacher http://www.deafdigest.com/hsmath.doc - Middle School Language Arts Teacher http://www.deafdigest.com/lang.doc - Speech Language Pathologist http://www.deafdigest.com/slp.doc - Assistant Director for Instruction http://www.deafdigest.com/asstdir.doc - Teacher - Middle School Science http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/pea_hr_jobsearch.aspx http://www.spa.ga.gov/word/jobinfo/stateapp-emp.doc - Teacher - Reading Content Specialist http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/pea_hr_jobsearch.aspx http://www.spa.ga.gov/word/jobinfo/stateapp-emp.doc -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (updated May 31st) - EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT GLAD !! - * Job Developer/Interpreter - Anaheim, Pacoima, Santa Ana, CA * Community Interpreter (Two positions open) - 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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DeafDigest – 31 May 2009
DeafDigest Blue - May 31, 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://deafdigest.com/videos/video-garbage/ http://deafdigest.com/videos/video-relaynightmare/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Father's Day Bargains - Discounts at 20%! Harris Communications celebrates Father's Day with big savings on clocks and signalers. For a limited time only, receive a 20% discount on all clocks and signalers in our store!* This is a great time to purchase products by well-known manufacturers such as Sonic Alert, Clarity and Silent Call. Gift ideas include the Sonic Boom Travel Alarm Clock (SA-SB200SS) and the Sonic Bomb Alarm Clock (SA-SBB500SS). 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Since California is divided into 8 regions, with a deaf social service agency serving each region, she was instrumental in getting the state legislators continue with money to fund these deaf agencies. She was so well known among these legislators in Sacramento that they warmly embraced her each time she stepped foot in their quarters! GLAD has posted a photograph in her memory on the web site. It is at: http://www.gladinc.org/ .. We all know that Judge Sonia Sotomayor has been nominated by President Obama to be the next Supreme Court Justice. Does she have any deaf-related links in her past? Sort of, but perhaps not really. She ruled against a deaf attorney in an appeals case. And while she sat on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, there was a deaf clerk on that court, but not under her but for a different judge. That deaf clerk used the CART and so, Judge Sotomayor may have noticed it on a frequent basis. What does the losing deaf attorney have to say about her appointment? He said: I'm not aware of any significant disability rights opinions good or bad that she's written, so I can't comment on any predictions in that regard. That being said, she does have a strong record on civil rights in general. Usually, if a nominee is strong on civil rights, they are strong on disability rights as well .. A Purple Heart, 66 years later has been awarded John Gale, age 93, Haverhill, MA, for deafness he suffered during combat duty in World War II. Why 66 years? He said: I didn't want to bother He does not remember exactly what happened during the War that caused him to go deaf. .. National Deaf Academy and Gallaudet Southeast Regional Center present a conference on deafness and mental health: CONNECTIONS: CULTURE, COLLABORATION & CREATIVITY Working with Deaf Individuals with Mental Illness June 11-12 --- International Plaza Resort and Spa --- Orlando, FL Keynote Presenters: * Liz Hill, National Association of the Deaf - Chair of the Committee on Mental Health * Neil Glickman, Ph.D., Westborough State Hospital * Robert Pollard, Ph.D., University of Rochester Continuing Education Units will be requested from: * American Psychological Association * National Association of Social Workers * National Board of Certified Counselors * Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf For registration and additional information visit: http://www.nda.com Questions?? Contact Anne Wiechec at mailto:anne.wiechec@psysolutions.com ................................................................ ................................................................ 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) ................................................................ ................................................................ 10% OFF LIFETONE HL FIRE ALARM AND CLOCK! Feel safe and secure in your home with the Lifetone HL Bedside Fire Alarm and Clock. This product meets the new national fire codes that take place starting this June. It detects a regular fire alarm up to 75 feet away plus alerts a sleeping person with a 520 Hz square-wave alarm and powerful bed shaker. Call now at 1-800-233-9130 (V/TTY) or visit us online at: http://www.weitbrecht.com for details (Use code WCID609). For a copy of our catalog, email your request to mailto:sales@weitbrecht.com WCI. Your Single Source for Assistive Technology ................................................................ ................................................................ GARBAGE IS MONEY Garbage smells awful, but it is money for some deaf schools and some deaf service agencies. At some big events (Indianapolis 500, Kentucky Derby, Talladega 500, etc), deaf groups come to clean up garbage. Money from the garbage goes to deaf groups. So, when hearing people complain that garbage smells bad, it smells sweet for the deaf! - for ASL News version, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/videos/video-garbage/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) AN INTERNET RELAY NIGHTMARE This is a nightmare. You have problems with cable internet service. You contact the cable company through internet relay to ask for assistance. The service representative advises you to disconnect the router and then to reconnect it and to let him know if it works. It is hard to explain to the customer service representative that if you disconnect the router, the relay call is disconnected. You explain this to him - and he does not believe you because he thinks you are using the TTY machine to contact him through the relay! This is a nightmare. - for ASL News version, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/videos/video-relaynightmare/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) BEING A DEAF NIGHTCLUB HOSTESS IN TOKYO Rie Saito is a deaf woman who lives in Tokyo and her job is a night club hostess. She does not speak at all. Instead she uses her pen and pad to communicate with patrons that enter the night club. She does not want to make it her lifetime job. She wants to go back to school to find a job working with disabled people. DEAFNESS IN A 10-GENERATION ALL-HEARING FAMILY TREE Let us take a typical 10-generation, all-hearing family tree, consisting of hundreds and hundreds of family members, past and present. Will we find deaf members? Good question. Maybe yes, maybe no. The stats are saying that 1-2 percent of people are deaf. If we have 200 members in a family tree, will we find maybe 2 or 4 of them that are deaf? NO ACCESSIBILITY AT INDOOR FOOTBALL GAME Indoor professional football is becoming popular in USA. DeafDigest editor watched an indoor football game between DC Armor and Reading Express (American Indoor Football Association). Program books, containing numbers of the players, were handed out to all fans. The listed uniform numbers were wrong. There was no way for a deaf fan to follow the announcements by the public address announcer. And the scoreboard only showed the game score and the time remaining. Hearing fans, listening to the announcer, would know who the players were on the field. 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MANY FAMOUS PEOPLE HAVE A LINK WITH THE DEAF - Renee Zellweger, famous movie star her real life connection is not known; her on-screen connection was a scene in the movie "Jerry Maguire" where she catches a deaf couple signing to each other, and actor Tom Cruise, playing as Jerry Maguire, was puzzled. She explained to him that she knew signs because of deaf member in her family. WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE? complained an interpreter: a team member coming into our interpreting assignment unprepared. I do my homework and get myself prepared for the assignment, but the other interpreter is lazy if you have these "hate" or "horror" stories, please mailto:barry@deafdigest.com COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR - continuing series Many captioning companies require that their realtime captioners pass tests with at least a 98% accuracy rate in order to go on the air. Many of the excellent realtime captioners working today strive for accuracy rates of 99% or better. However, more and more captioners are coming into the field who are captioning with much lower rates. Some newer technologies are being used where the accuracy may only be 85% to 90%. It may sound like that is a pretty good percentage, but if you think about it, that would be 10 to 15 wrong words in every 100 words. With that accuracy rate, the captioning can almost be not understandable. If you see error rates that are more than one or two errors for every 100 words, please let people know about it. Don't assume that someone else will complain about it. In order to maintain excellent captioning, we have to let the people who are paying for the captioning know that there are people watching the captions who care about the quality. ................................................................ ................................................................ weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://www.deafdigest.com updated every Monday ................................................................ ................................................................ WHO IS IN CHARGE OF A MAINSTREAMED PROGRAM IN A SCHOOL DISTRICT? Director of Communicative Disorders Division (in many school districts we would expect a principal, or a director or a coordinator or a supervisor or someone with an appropriate title that would direct their mainstreamed programs; some districts are different and this reflects in a startling title above. 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Question this week: I use an indoor TV antenna and it works great during the day. It goes bad at night. What's going on? Answer: It sounds like you're using a low gain antenna (rabbit ears) which is susceptible to noise caused by CFL light bulbs. It seems that when you turn these bulbs on at night, it causes interference for the antenna. Household appliances, computers, and video displays can also cause interference. You would need an antenna with an amplifier which will make it strong enough to fight the interference. Another option is to use a large outdoor antenna. For information about various antennas, check this link: http://www.hdtvantennalabs.com/ 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! A would-be hard of hearing firefighter has filed a $1.0 mil lawsuit against the Newport Beach, California municipal government. He was offered a job as a firefighter but the offer was rescinded when the local government officials learned he was hard of hearing. This is the basis of the lawsuit. .. The Deaf and the Law IDEA is a law; it is spelled out as Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. It deals with how states and public agencies that offer a variety of services to disabled, the deaf included, children. Why is this law reauthorized from time to time? Because it was PL 94-142, a separate law of several parts. And the Congress will change their spending priorities from time to time - hence the need to reauthorize to make sure funds stop going to old programs and go to newer programs. Complicated? Yes! .. DeafADA Issue of the Week: Obama has nominated Sotomayor to be the next Supreme Court Justice. How does she stand on ADA issues? Consensus is that she leans towards needs of the disabled. Sotomayor, whether she admits it or not, is disabled - has diabetes, incurred during her childhood years. .. The Captioning Blunder of the Week: we might have a morning shoir (shower) .... What became of? Jerry Lee, not deaf - Past President, Gallaudet University - Present chancellor of the National University (NU) System mailto:barry@deafdigest.com with "past" and "present" details .. News of the Week - Looking Back 10 Years Ago: We have deaf farmers and we also have deaf cowboys. What about deaf ranchers? There was a story in the long-ago Deaf American about Charles Clifford Griffin, a Gallaudet graduate who made ranching his life long career. He worked the ranches in Arizona before passing away in 1943. .. News of the Week - Looking Back 5 Years Ago: Many small movie houses, unable to withstand competition from these huge multi-screen movie "stadiums", go out of business. One such movie house, The Palace, in Seguin, TX did - but this closing may benefit the Deaf Community in the San Antonio, Austin and San Marcos areas! The Palace owner has consented to letting David Pierce, of Davideo Productions, use the theater, already outfitted with 35mm projectors, for captioned films, Deaf films, subtitled foreign movies and silent classics from time to time. .... Deaf Apocalypse of the Week: A deaf man was arrested; an interpreter was immediately called in to help him communicate with the arresting police officers. This same deaf man, hauled into the court, was denied by the judge when he asked for an interpreter. .... A Vocational Rehabilitation counselor's pet peeve: Due to a promotion, hiring freeze and retirement, you have no supervisors in your area and your director will take three weeks to sign any paperwork you need unless it is urgent! -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- * 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Job Openings The Learning Center for the Deaf and Walden School Framingham MA - Speech Language Pathologist - Occupational Therapist - Educational Audiologist - Director of Clinical Services - Walden School - Wraparound Family Partner - Walden School - Child Care Workers - Residential and Overnight - Walden School Please visit our web site at http://www.tlcdeaf.org for more information on these positions. To apply, send resume, cover letter and references to: Judi Broderick The Learning Center for the Deaf 848 Central Street Framingham, MA 01701 mailto:judi_broderick@tlcdeaf.org FAX: 508.875.9203 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- job announcement Program Manager - Bridgeman Home San Diego Youth Services San Diego, California to read the job description and application procedures, please click on: http://www.sdyouthservices.org/site/PageServer?pagename=PM_52609 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 2009-2010 School Year Vacancy Teacher of the Deaf Nashua School District Nashua, New Hampshire Please visit our web-site at http://www.nashua.edu for an employment application. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (updated 5/31/09) Employment vacancies Interpreter For Deaf I (2 positions) Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf, Wilson, NC closing date - 06/11/09 to view these vacancies please visit our website at: http://osp.its.state.nc.us/dhhssearchresults3a.asp?vacancykey=4421 contact person: mailto:cynthia.johnson@ncmail.net -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- open positions Austine School for the Deaf Brattleboro & Bennington, Vermont The Austine School for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing is a state approved pre-k through 12th grade comprehensive educational program promoting excellence and life-long learning. Due to expanding programs, we are looking for quality people with the abilities to serve our students with compassion and energy. - Teacher of the Deaf - Brattleboro, VT Full-time (40 hours/week) with benefits 10-month position Proficiency in American Sign Language and English Master Degree in Deaf Education Vermont License in Special Ed or Deaf Ed within one year of employment Apply knowledge of child development, special needs, curriculum, assessment, classroom management and discipline techniques, utilize technology in instruction Position available in several subjects - Educational Interpreter - Bennington, VT Full-time Fluency in ASL required NAD/RID certification, preferred Successful completion of Interpreter Training Program, preferred Educational Interpreter - Brattleboro, VT Part-time, full-time Fluency in ASL required NAD/RID certification, preferred Successful completion of Interpreter Training Program, preferred - Austine Green Mountain Lions Summer Camp . 2 Camp Team Leaders 7 Camp Counselors Weekend Overnight Advisor 1:1 aides Terms of employment: July 1, 2009 through August 8, 2009 to apply for any of the above positions, please contact: Kari Caldwell Vermont Center for the Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing, Inc. 209 Austine Drive Brattleboro, VT 05301 or email mailto:kcaldwell@vcdhh.org or (802) 258-9510 v/tty or Fax: (802) 258-9574 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Open Employment Opportunities Scranton School for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Children Scranton, PA We are looking for people to join our staff at the Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children which is a program of the Western PA School for the Deaf. Applicants must be willing to work with the goal of providing our students with the best education, residential and support services possible. If you share our commitment to students please visit the WPSD website at http://www.wpsd.org for position descriptions for the following openings at the Scranton School: - Dean of Students - Teachers of the Deaf - Teacher Aides - Residential Supervisor - Administrative Assistant - Secretary - Nurse - Speech Language Pathologist - Director of Parent Infant Program - Physical Education Teacher - Interpreter - School Counselor Excellent salary and benefit packages available. Sign Language skills, FBI, PA Act 34, and 151 Child Abuse clearances are required for all positions. Send letter and resume to: Director of Human Resources Western PA School for the Deaf 300 East Swissvale Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15218-1469 Fax: 412-244-4211 Email: mailto:hshirey@wpsd.org EOE -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (as revised) Iowa Vacancy for Deaf/Hard of Hearing Teacher Decorah Community Schools Decorah, Iowa (Northeast Iowa) The Decorah Community Schools, a very high-achieving public school district located in scenic Northeast Iowa and home of Luther College, seeks: Position: Classroom Teacher Subject Area: Special Education Certificate: Spec Ed- Deaf/Hard of Hearing (K-12) Deadline: May 26, 2009 Job Description: We are seeking a Teacher for the Resource Program in an Elementary School. Must have or be eligible for Iowa teaching certification in Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing. Prefer dual licensure that includes elementary K-6. Proficient in Sign Language. Send Letter of Application, Resume, and Copy of license to: Decorah Community Schools Rick C. Varney, Elementary Principal 510 Winnebago Decorah, Iowa 52101 563-382-3125 or 382-4451 mailto:rvarney@decorah.k12.ia.us -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- seeking applicants Assistant Network Administrator Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf Big Spring, Texas Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf (SWCID) is seeking applicants for ASSISTANT NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR. Associates degree or equivalent, previous networking experience and fluency in American Sign Language required. Thorough understanding of LAN/WAN theory and implementations; working knowledge of Netware 6.5, GroupWise 7 and Windows 2003/2007; working knowledge of IBM compatible and Macintosh computers and repair and maintenance in a networked environment; understanding of network electronics (hubs, switches, routers) and topologies; understanding of voice, video, teleconferencing equipment and data in a LAN/WAN environment; experience in the operation and maintenance of TV production and sound equipment; planning and decision making skills; ability to produce instructional and promotional videotapes. Must complete and pass pre-employment physical test and criminal background check. Responsible for the day to day performance of the SWCID Information Network. Responsible for building servers and installing network operating systems and network resident applications in a mixed Novell, Windows, and Macintosh environment and providing technical support and services to SWCID as needed. Areas of support include: PC and MAC support, Network Support, training, media, and distance learning support. Excellent benefits. Please visit our website at: http://www.howardcollege.edu for application and complete position notice. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- seeking applicants PE Faculty & Coach Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf Big Spring, Texas Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf (SWCID) is seeking applicants for PE FACULTY and COACH. 9 month position beginning August 1, 2009. Bachelor degree in Physical Education or in related field and college/university teaching experience required. Master degree preferred. Candidates who can also teach courses in physical fitness & sport, drug abuse prevention, first aid, recreation, personal and community health will be given preference. Must demonstrate sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical and/or learning disabilities; expertise in at least one of the following physical education areas: (1) circuit training/fitness assessments, (2) team or individual sports, or (3) aquatics or aerobics/dance; proficiency in all phases of coaching both women's and men's sport programs; ability to utilize effective American Sign Language communication skills. Primary responsibility will be to teach community college courses in physical education activities and to coach extramural sports. Courses in Psychology of Sport, Motor Learning & Control, and Biomechanics, etc. may be assigned based on qualifications of instructor. Must serve as an academic advisor of majors and participate in curriculum development and assessment. Responsible for recruiting area athletes; department budget; conducting physical fitness assessments; campus committee participation; and coaching. Excellent benefits. Please visit our website at http://www.howardcollege.edu for application and complete position notice. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (updated 5/31/09) list of employment openings DCARA various locations in Northern California all positions open until filled - Job Developer & Interpreter for EDD San Francisco http://www.dcara.org/images/stories/jobs/jobdev_SF.pdf - Client Support Specialist (full time) Fremont http://www.dcara.org/images/stories/jobs/CSSFOG20090515.pdf E-Mail All Applications to mailto:hr@dcara.org -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Special notes: (located at the bottom of the Gold section) http://www.deafdigest.com
DeafDigest – 24 May 2009
DeafDigest Blue - May 24, 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://deafdigest.com/videos/video-onlinedegrees/ http://deafdigest.com/videos/video-neighborhood/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- "I'll Scream Later" at Harris Communications Critically acclaimed and award-winning actress Marlee Matlin entered our lives as the deaf pupil in the movie "Children of a Lesser God" and has since become an inspiration and role model for millions of deaf and hard of hearing people. Marlee's new autobiography, "I'll Scream Later", tells the story of her life, loves and show business career. Find special pricing on this book on the Harris Communications website. In addition, we have sale pricing on two of Marlee Matlin's other books: - "I'll Scream Later"(B1136) now only $19.95 - "Nobody's Perfect"(B1088) now only $11.95 - "Leading Ladies" (B1068) now only $11.95 Sale ends June 4, 2009. 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For a sad reason, the dates of October 30th through November 9th should be considered as non-historic! Deaf vacationers will have this last chance to tour the world - with interpreters provided by a cruise ship. The Royal Caribbean will no longer provide interpreters after these cruise dates. They will, however, provide interpreters, just to comply with ADA regulations, if the tour starts or ends on the American turf - but not if these are on overseas turf. ... For some reason Austin, a major city in Texas, is unique as far as deafness is concerned - and it has nothing to do with Texas School for the Deaf. Last week's DeafDigest mentioned a street performer in Austin that is deaf. And now this - Crepe Crazy, a deaf owned business, just celebrated its grand opening. The husband-wife deaf team serve ups crepes in a downtown Austin location. ... National Deaf Academy and Gallaudet Southeast Regional Center present a conference on deafness and mental health: CONNECTIONS: CULTURE, COLLABORATION & CREATIVITY Working with Deaf Individuals with Mental Illness June 11-12 --- International Plaza Resort and Spa --- Orlando, FL Keynote Presenters: * Liz Hill, National Association of the Deaf - Chair of the Committee on Mental Health * Neil Glickman, Ph.D., Westborough State Hospital * Robert Pollard, Ph.D., University of Rochester Continuing Education Units will be requested from: * American Psychological Association * National Association of Social Workers * National Board of Certified Counselors * Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf For registration and additional information visit: http://www.nda.com Questions?? Contact Anne Wiechec at mailto:anne.wiechec@psysolutions.com ................................................................. ................................................................. 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Your Single Source for Assistive Technology ................................................................. ................................................................. A COLLEGE WITHOUT INTERPRETERS Could deaf people attend college (not Gallaudet or NTID) without interpreters and without CART? Yes! But how? More and more colleges offer on-line programs that offers college degrees. Worth it? Well, there is no social life; there is no chance to make friends with classmates. - for ASL News version, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/videos/video-onlinedegrees/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) LIVING IN A NEIGHBORHOOD It is not always easy for the deaf to mingle with the hearing in a neighborhood of family houses. In the past DeafDigest editor lived in a nice Annapolis, MD neighborhood. He would walk the dog and wave to neighbors with a smile on his face. He did not realize, until years later that one neighbor was a former Washington Redskins football player, another neighbor was a former Washington Wizards basketball coach, another neighbor was a former athletic director of the US Naval Academy and a fourth neighbor was a famous horse racing jockey! A hearing person who loves sports would know immediately. A deaf person who loves sports would not know! - for ASL News version, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/videos/video-neighborhood/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) DEAF VENDORS IN THAILAND In Thailand, many deaf individuals are employed as street vendors at tourist sites - selling same wares that hearing vendors sell. Why that many deaf vendors? They cannot speak or read English, but are great with hand gestures. It is easier for tourists to communicate with them (price haggling) via hand gestures! BEST WAY TO PRESERVE HISTORY How could Deaf History be preserved? Paper does may not last too long; pictures may fade; digital documents may also fade away. One such piece that does not fade away but is not easily found, nor understood easily. It is the clay tablets in caves. Did some of these deaf dwellers in caves use clay tablets to communicate their thoughts. Hard to say. Would be exciting to learn of Deaf Life in the caves. ................................................................. Meet and chat with deaf singles and friends worldwide.....sign up at no cost ! Check out the NEW and upgraded "Deaf Match International" website at www.DeafMatchInternational.com featuring new and enhanced features......sponsored by United TTY ! ..... Problems hearing your cell phone or pager ring? Check out the new Uni-Max Cell Phone/Pager Ring Tone Amplifier at UnitedTTY.com ! 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When the courts put in a request for an ASL interpreter, it is supposed to be a routine request. Or is it the world's most complicated request? Do click on: http://www.tmcec.com/coursemats/FY05judges/charts/Interpreters6.pdf This link was run in DeafDigest in the past, and the DeafDigest editor decided to run it again, as an amusing reminder. MANY FAMOUS PEOPLE HAVE A LINK WITH THE DEAF - Ralph Nader, world's most famous consumer advocate his link with deafness is actually a non-link, for while he has advocated on thousands and thousands of issues, he has never advocated on our behalf on our own issues, be it more captions, ADA rights, interpreting rights, better educational needs, better employment opportunities, better social services, etc. WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE? complained an interpreter: an interpreter, on my team, that earns a higher salary, would not serve as my spotter, while I am on the hot seat. That interpreter would spend off-duty moments reading a book, checking voice messages, leaving me alone and vulnerable at times. if you have these "hate" or "horror" stories, please mailto:barry@deafdigest.com COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR - continuing series In order to be able to tell good realtime captioning from bad realtime captioning, there are a few things we must understand. First of all, if a program is being captioned live, there are bound to be some mistakes because the captioners are only human, and they do make mistakes. When they are captioning a program live, there is no time to fix the mistakes. However, you need to educate yourself about what is an acceptable amount of errors. There are times when the captioning may be absolutely terrible with error after error, and we must not just settle for poor captioning. We must let the people in charge of providing the captioning know about this lack of quality. There are people who say that they know how to do realtime captioning who really aren't able to provide quality captioning, and they are being hired in these tough economic times because they may charge less than the good realtime captioners. ................................................................. ................................................................. weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://www.deafdigest.com updated every Monday ................................................................. ................................................................. WHO IS IN CHARGE OF A MAINSTREAMED PROGRAM IN A SCHOOL DISTRICT? a hearing specialist (in many school districts we would expect a principal, or a director or a coordinator or a supervisor or someone with an appropriate title that would direct their mainstreamed programs; some districts are different and this reflects in a startling title above. 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Question this week: I use an indoor TV antenna and it works great during the day. It goes bad at night. What's going on? Answer: It sounds like you're using a low gain antenna (rabbit ears) which is susceptible to noise caused by CFL light bulbs. It seems that when you turn these bulbs on at night, it causes interference for the antenna. Household appliances, computers, and video displays can also cause interference. You would need an antenna with an amplifier which will make it strong enough to fight the interference. Another option is to use a large outdoor antenna. For information about various antennas, check this link: http://www.hdtvantennalabs.com/ 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! The ASHA Leader ran a piece on Otoprotective drugs that prevents deafness or treats hearing losses. What does Otoprotective mean? Good question because it would require an intensive google search to come up with such a definition! Anyway these drugs are supposed to suppress deafness. ... The Deaf and the Law Q. Do doctors have the right to turn down deaf patients? A. Yes and no. Yes, if the doctor, who may be picky, also rejects hearing patients for whatever reasons. No, if the doctor routinely accepts hearing patients. Said a deaf attorney A blanket rule that the doctor is too busy and is not accepting new patients (deaf or hearing) is fine. That's not a discriminatory practice. The doctor only gets in trouble when he refuses to accept a deaf person that he would otherwise have taken on as a patient but instead rejected the patient because he's deaf. If a doctor argues that he loses money by charging a deaf patient $80.00 for a visit but pays an interpreter $100.00, then he could, according to a judge, raise his medical fees across the board (meaning hearing patients) to offset the money-losing deaf patient visit! ... DeafADA Issue of the Week: Winning a ADA-related lawsuit is one thing. Seeing the results of that ADA lawsuit win is another thing! We must ask ourselves 2 or 3 years later these questions: 1) has anything really been achieved? 2) are there still issues nowadays? 3) any room for improvement ... The Captioning Blunder of the Week: give us this (tus) date ..... What became of? Heather Suhr - Past #1 deaf female golfer in USA in the late nineties and early 2000's; 3-time state Wisconsin high school champion, Big 10 golfer (University of Iowa & Purdue) - Present Teacher, Deaf Teen Quest (DTQ) ministry, Cincinnati, Ohio; she is no longer in golf mailto:barry@deafdigest.com with "past" and "present" details ... News of the Week - Looking Back 10 Years Ago: "I am not going to be part of that kind of child abuse," Dr. David Bruton, North Carolina secretary of Health and Human Services, was quoted. He felt that the deaf German children supposedly speak better English as opposed to deaf Americans that rely on sign language. Not surprisingly the deaf community in North Carolina is in an uproar. ... News of the Week - Looking Back 5 Years Ago: Veteran actor and performer Bernard Bragg produces his first deaf film at the Tampa Deaf International Deaf Film Festival. The film "Two Worlds Apart" stood out as one of the best deaf films ever! It portrays a director of an agency serving the deaf, fluent in ASL but pretending to be deaf. A deaf blackmailer tried to expose him but was killed in an automobile accident before he had a chance to reveal the secret. ..... Deaf Apocalypse of the Week: Is it a loan or a donation? A deaf person has a bad reputation for not repaying his loans, according to deaf friends that loaned him money. This same deaf person has claimed that the money he received were donations, and not loans. ..... A Vocational Rehabilitation counselor's pet peeve: The air cards you are issued for your laptop to do your paperwork anywhere were said to work anywhere but they do not work in remote outposts you have to go! -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- * 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 2009-2010 School Year Vacancy Teacher of the Deaf Nashua School District Nashua, New Hampshire Please visit our web-site at http://www.nashua.edu for an employment application. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- open positions Austine School for the Deaf Brattleboro & Bennington, Vermont The Austine School for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing is a state approved pre-k through 12th grade comprehensive educational program promoting excellence and life-long learning. Due to expanding programs, we are looking for quality people with the abilities to serve our students with compassion and energy. - Teacher of the Deaf - Brattleboro, VT Full-time (40 hours/week) with benefits 10-month position Proficiency in American Sign Language and English Master Degree in Deaf Education Vermont License in Special Ed or Deaf Ed within one year of employment Apply knowledge of child development, special needs, curriculum, assessment, classroom management and discipline techniques, utilize technology in instruction Position available in several subjects - Educational Interpreter - Bennington, VT Full-time Fluency in ASL required NAD/RID certification, preferred Successful completion of Interpreter Training Program, preferred Educational Interpreter - Brattleboro, VT Part-time, full-time Fluency in ASL required NAD/RID certification, preferred Successful completion of Interpreter Training Program, preferred - Austine Green Mountain Lions Summer Camp . 2 Camp Team Leaders 7 Camp Counselors Weekend Overnight Advisor 1:1 aides Terms of employment: July 1, 2009 through August 8, 2009 to apply for any of the above positions, please contact: Kari Caldwell Vermont Center for the Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing, Inc. 209 Austine Drive Brattleboro, VT 05301 or email mailto:kcaldwell@vcdhh.org or (802) 258-9510 v/tty or Fax: (802) 258-9574 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Open Employment Opportunities Scranton School for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Children Scranton, PA We are looking for people to join our staff at the Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children which is a program of the Western PA School for the Deaf. Applicants must be willing to work with the goal of providing our students with the best education, residential and support services possible. If you share our commitment to students please visit the WPSD website at http://www.wpsd.org for position descriptions for the following openings at the Scranton School: - Dean of Students - Teachers of the Deaf - Teacher Aides - Residential Supervisor - Administrative Assistant - Secretary - Nurse - Speech Language Pathologist - Director of Parent Infant Program - Physical Education Teacher - Interpreter - School Counselor Excellent salary and benefit packages available. Sign Language skills, FBI, PA Act 34, and 151 Child Abuse clearances are required for all positions. Send letter and resume to: Director of Human Resources Western PA School for the Deaf 300 East Swissvale Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15218-1469 Fax: 412-244-4211 Email: mailto:hshirey@wpsd.org EOE -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (as revised) Iowa Vacancy for Deaf/Hard of Hearing Teacher Decorah Community Schools Decorah, Iowa (Northeast Iowa) The Decorah Community Schools, a very high-achieving public school district located in scenic Northeast Iowa and home of Luther College, seeks: Position: Classroom Teacher Subject Area: Special Education Certificate: Spec Ed- Deaf/Hard of Hearing (K-12) Deadline: May 26, 2009 Job Description: We are seeking a Teacher for the Resource Program in an Elementary School. Must have or be eligible for Iowa teaching certification in Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing. Prefer dual licensure that includes elementary K-6. Proficient in Sign Language. Send Letter of Application, Resume, and Copy of license to: Decorah Community Schools Rick C. Varney, Elementary Principal 510 Winnebago Decorah, Iowa 52101 563-382-3125 or 382-4451 mailto:rvarney@decorah.k12.ia.us -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- seeking applicants Assistant Network Administrator Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf Big Spring, Texas Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf (SWCID) is seeking applicants for ASSISTANT NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR. Associates degree or equivalent, previous networking experience and fluency in American Sign Language required. Thorough understanding of LAN/WAN theory and implementations; working knowledge of Netware 6.5, GroupWise 7 and Windows 2003/2007; working knowledge of IBM compatible and Macintosh computers and repair and maintenance in a networked environment; understanding of network electronics (hubs, switches, routers) and topologies; understanding of voice, video, teleconferencing equipment and data in a LAN/WAN environment; experience in the operation and maintenance of TV production and sound equipment; planning and decision making skills; ability to produce instructional and promotional videotapes. Must complete and pass pre-employment physical test and criminal background check. Responsible for the day to day performance of the SWCID Information Network. Responsible for building servers and installing network operating systems and network resident applications in a mixed Novell, Windows, and Macintosh environment and providing technical support and services to SWCID as needed. Areas of support include: PC and MAC support, Network Support, training, media, and distance learning support. Excellent benefits. Please visit our website at: http://www.howardcollege.edu for application and complete position notice. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- seeking applicants PE Faculty & Coach Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf Big Spring, Texas Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf (SWCID) is seeking applicants for PE FACULTY and COACH. 9 month position beginning August 1, 2009. Bachelor degree in Physical Education or in related field and college/university teaching experience required. Master degree preferred. Candidates who can also teach courses in physical fitness & sport, drug abuse prevention, first aid, recreation, personal and community health will be given preference. Must demonstrate sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical and/or learning disabilities; expertise in at least one of the following physical education areas: (1) circuit training/fitness assessments, (2) team or individual sports, or (3) aquatics or aerobics/dance; proficiency in all phases of coaching both women's and men's sport programs; ability to utilize effective American Sign Language communication skills. Primary responsibility will be to teach community college courses in physical education activities and to coach extramural sports. Courses in Psychology of Sport, Motor Learning & Control, and Biomechanics, etc. may be assigned based on qualifications of instructor. Must serve as an academic advisor of majors and participate in curriculum development and assessment. Responsible for recruiting area athletes; department budget; conducting physical fitness assessments; campus committee participation; and coaching. Excellent benefits. Please visit our website at http://www.howardcollege.edu for application and complete position notice. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening American Sign Language (ASL) Specialist Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind Colorado Springs, CO The Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB), located in Colorado Springs at the foot of the beautiful Rocky Mountains, invites you to consider our employment opportunities. Interested persons are invited to visit CSDB's website at http://www.csdb.org where the official job announcement for ASL Specialist may be found in its entirety, including major duties/responsibilities, under non-classified employment. Position is open until filled. Excellent benefits. Salary based on appropriate education and experience. BROAD SCOPE OF POSITION This position reports to the Director of Special Education and is responsible for providing support to students who are Deaf / hard-of-hearing, teaching staff, support staff, and parents in areas related to classroom instruction, program development, staff development, parent education, etc., in an effort to improve students' linguistic ability. 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 special services certification to: ATTN: 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (updated 5/24/09) list of employment openings DCARA various locations in Northern California all positions open until filled - Job Developer & Interpreter for EDD San Francisco http://www.dcara.org/images/stories/jobs/jobdev_SF.pdf - Client Support Specialist (full time) Fremont http://www.dcara.org/images/stories/jobs/CSSFOG20090515.pdf E-Mail All Applications to mailto:hr@dcara.org -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Special notes: (located at the bottom of the Gold section) http://www.deafdigest.com
DeafDigest – 24 May 2009
DeafDigest Gold - May 24, 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://deafdigest.com/videos/video-massachusetts/ http://deafdigest.com/videos/video-deafgamblers/ .. Deaf Cartoon (Fogey) of the week: http://www.deafdigest.com/davideo.html -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Special Offer from Verizon Wireless and Harris-Wireless! Order and activate a new account from Verizon Wireless from May 22nd through May 25th, 2009, and they will credit the activation fee. This means you could save up to $35 by ordering Verizon Wireless service from Harris-Wireless today! Don't miss this limited time offer to save $$$! 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This is the Gold section. .. weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://www.deafdigest.com (updated every Monday) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- News of the Week We have many talented deaf artists; we also have many deaf individuals that appreciate Deaf Art. Put both together and we have a Deaf Art showing called "Sonic Chromatic" that is taking place next week at the Tamarind Art Gallery in New York. Spearheading these efforts is Azadeh Malekan, a deaf intern at the Tamarind Art Gallery. .. Otolaryngologist Charles Limb, not deaf, probably loves music much more than his profession of Otolaryngology. Anyway he made news this week by saying that the way the brain functions to musical sounds could lead to better treatment on hearing loss! Using the sensitive imaging equipment, he has analyzed the way the brain works and feels with some tinkering here and there, hearing loss treatment could be done. He operates out of Johns Hopkins University's Peabody Institute. Not surprisingly, he, as a doctor, lectures musical students on how to use computers to enhance music! .. Gallaudet University is hosting the first time ever Deaf Interpreter Conference next month in June. It would be interesting to learn of the issues addressed by deaf interpreters. Unlike hearing interpreters, deaf interpreters do not earn a full time living in this profession - unless they interpret for the deaf-blind. Also, they are "third party" interpreters, re-interpreting the interpreted words by "first party" interpreters on behalf of deaf clients whose knowledge of English is weak. .. For the benefit of DeafDigest subscribers that love sports, a feature, discontinued few years ago, has been re-introduced. It is DeafSports, and the link is as: http://deafdigest.com/deafsports Every week in the Gold edition, a new DeafSports column will be posted. It is separate from DeafDigest Sports. .. (revised announcement) 2009 SUMMER SPORT CAMP @ GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY http://www.gallaudetathletics.com/insideathletics/SummerCamp/index - Volleyball Setter Camp (Girls) - Volleyball Fundamentals Camp (Girls) - Boys' Shooting Camp, basketball - Boys' Basketball Camp for more information (dates, fees, etc), go to the above web site .............................................................. 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 .............................................................. .............................................................. ALL SILENT CALL PRODUCTS ARE 10% OFF! During the entire month of May all Silent Call products are 10% off. 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CSD and partners - the National Center for Accessible Media at WGBH, the National Association of the Deaf, the Hearing Loss Association of America and a representative of the Coalition of Organizations for Accessible Technology - have developed a closed captioning survey to further address captioning issues around the nation. We ask that you take some time to fill out the survey. Please go to http://dtv.c-s-d.org/survey and share your thoughts. We offer another way of completing the survey - call the CSD DTV Help Center, and have the agent fill it out for you! This innovative Help Center call can receive traditional phone calls, and also TTY, relay, videophone, and CapTel calls. This means that regardless of the level of hearing loss, the Help Center is equipped to handle any call type preference. Below is contact information: - Voice: 1-877-DTV-4YOU (1-877-388-4968) - TTY: 1-877-TTY-4CSD (1-877-889-4273) - Direct Videophone via Number: 866-351-1950 or 866-401-3519 - Direct Videophone via IP Address: DTV03.CSD.TV; DTV04.CSD.TV; - AIM: DTVCSR07 or DTVCSR008 CSD created a humorous video explaining more about the closed captioning survey. To see it, please visit: http://dtv.c-s-d.org CSD will compile survey statistics and submit to the FCC. .............................................................. .............................................................. A CRAZY LAW IN MASSACHUSETTS For many years in Massachusetts, all deaf clubs broke the law. The state had an old law that requires all movie projectionists to have a state license! Why? We do not know. This means that deaf clubs in the state that show captioned films were in violation of the law. Fortunately, no deaf projectionists were arrested! Today, it seems not to be a problem because movie films are old fashioned; we watch movies with DVDs. - for ASL News version, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/videos/video-massachusetts/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) .............................................................. (revised posting) Workshops for Deaf Professionals Offered in Sign Language -- Special Discounted Rates * ***Professional Workshops** Offered in Sign Language **Summer is fast approaching...take advantage of our discounted rates and* *REGISTER TODAY http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/registration.html ! * *Register by May 22, 2009 to Receive _10% Off _**Register with a Friend or Co-worker to Receive _20% Off _**Register with Two Friends or Co-workers to Receive _30% Off_* *DiiT is offering many **NEW** workshops for the first time!* /Click on any of the workshop titles for more information./ _ _*_DiiT Workshop Series on Business_* Microsoft Access 2007: Create a Database http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/access.html -- June 15-19, 2009 Microsoft Office 2007: A Professional Approach http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/office.html -- July 13-17, 2009 _ _*_DiiT Workshop Series on Workplace Writing **NEW**_* Basic Workplace Correspondence http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/correspondence.html -- June 22-26, 2009 Basic Report Writing in the Workplace http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/report.html -- June 29 - July 3, 2009 *_DiiT Workshop Series on _*_*Engineering **NEW***_ Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/SixSigma.html -- June 8-12, 2009 Intro to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/PLC.html -- July 15-17, 2009 (Date Change) Intro to Computer Numerical Control Programming http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/CNCP.html -- June 15-19, 2009 Migrating from 2D CAD to 3D CAD using Revit Architecture http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/cad.html -- June 15-19, 2009 Solid Modeling with SolidWorks http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/SolidWorks.html -- June 22-26, 2009 *_DiiT Workshop Series on Graphic Communication_* Web Site Development Using Dreamweaver CS4 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/dreamweaver.html -- June 8-12, 2009 Self-Publishing a Book http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/book.html -- June 15-19, 2009 Adobe Flash CS4 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/flash.html -- June 22-26, 2009 Wide Format Printing http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/wide.html -- June 22-26, 2009 Adobe Acrobat 9 Professional http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/Arobat.html -- July 13-17, 2009 *_DiiT Workshop Series on Information Technology_* Introduction to Microsoft Visual Basic.NET http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/VB.html -- June 8-12, 2009 JavaScript Made Easy with JQuery http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/JavaScript.html -- June 15-19, 2009 PHP 6 and MySQL 5 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/php.html -- July 13-17, 2009 PC Assembly, Maintenance, and Repair http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/Hardware.html -- July 13-17, 2009 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 Rochester, New York. *To register for any of the workshops listed below, download a *Workshop Registration Form http://www.rit.edu/diit/workshops/registration.html * by visiting http://www.rit.edu/diit/ *or call 585-475-7545 (Voice or TTY). *_* *_For more information, visit the DiiT Web site at http://www.rit.edu/diit/ or contact the project director, Donna Lange at mailto:dalndp@rit.edu or 585-475-5620 (Voice or TTY). Please forward this email on to anyone you think might be interested in these workshops. .............................................................. KICKING OUT THE DEAF GAMBLERS Many Americans love to gamble. Many deaf people also love to gamble. There are many deaf poker tournaments everywhere. For many years the annual national deaf basketball tournament, run by American Athletic Association of the Deaf (AAAD) attracted well known deaf gamblers. They liked to place bets on their favorite deaf teams. Not any more. The AAAD is also no more, replaced by USA Deaf Basketball Association (USADB). And the USADB officers are strict. Anyone caught gambling on tournament games will be kicked out of the gym! - for ASL News version, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/videos/video-deafgamblers/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) HOW TO TRAP AN IMPORTANT PERSON? We need to find ways to trap an important person, and make him listen to our requests. In the past, the important person was Julius Barnathan, the ABC engineer, who alone, would decide the fate of closed captioning. Mac Norwood, who fought for closed captioning, knew that Julius appreciated good liquor. Both men spent many hours at watering holes in New York, discussing captioning issues. Eventually Barnathan agreed, and rest is history for us. There are many other issues. An example would be the state Commissioner of Education, whose decision could continue or close a school for the deaf. If he likes to go fishing, go fishing with him; if he likes to watch a baseball game, go to a game with him, if he likes to place bets at a gambling casino, go gamble with him. Important people tend to listen in much relaxed conditions. FATHER OF CONGRESSIONAL SOFTBALL LEAGUE A popular recreational activity among young people that work in Congress is softball. They play in the Congressional Softball League. This Washington, DC league has been in existence since the early seventies. Whose idea it was to establish the league? As a young man, Howard Gorrell, who is deaf, worked for the National Republican Party. As a former college athlete and a Deaflympics athlete, he wanted to play competitive softball. His organizational skills helped found the league! One of his softball teammates was the father of the famous actress Lauren Graham (Gilmore Girls TV series). Howard remembers Lauren, as that cute tot, always running around, and getting into the way of players on the field! Howard eventually moved on to deaf softball teams and one season, his team won the national deaf softball championship. Looking back, he said: Playing congressional softball is the GREATEST thing to do on the Hill! Gorrell is still involved with sports, overseeing the US national deaf tennis program. HAIR SALON IN JAPAN There are hair salons everywhere in the world, especially in Omura City, in the southern part of Japan. One such salon is named "Hair Salon Teru" and is owned by Tsutomu Miyamoto. He is deaf. BIG NEWS IN PHILIPPINES Recently a deaf man was hired to work in a court house in Philippines. The newspapers wrote up the hiring as something so sensational. In USA, we are so used to seeing deaf people work for high profile employers (United Nations, Capitol Hill, New York Mets, an American embassy, etc). Not that so in Philippines! 10 THINGS THEY WON'T TELL YOU We all have things we won't tell other people. Whether this trait is good or bad, just keep in mind it is human nature. We're all equally guilty. Now what about us, the deaf? These professionals won't tell us what they know: - audiologist - vocational rehabilitation counselor - educators of the deaf - interpreters - oral educators - Cued speech professionals - CI patients - CI surgeons - Hearing aid dealers - ADA advisors There may be others, but above is enough for starters! AN INTERPRETER CARTOON ON A WEB SITE Do click on: http://www.amazingsuperpowers.com/ComicArchive/166-1.htm The cartoon characters have an odd way of getting warmed up before a classroom lecture is to begin. TALES FROM FORMER DEAF DOMINO'S PIZZA DRIVERS (new series - to be run on a weekly basis until list of tales run out) On my second day of my new job as a Domino's Pizza Driver, the store was robbed. I was pushed away by the robber. The store manager yelled at the robber that I was deaf. Scared hearing drivers quit. I continued with the job and was one of the two witnesses at the robber's court trial! If you are a former Deaf Domino Driver and have an interesting tale, please share it with: mailto:barry@deafdigest.com .............................................................. .............................................................. 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 newspaper story said: he is now officially deaf To be officially deaf? As if the judge stamped his approval on papers to certify the person as deaf? .............................................................. .............................................................. 31st World's Largest ASL Silent Weekend in 2010 Signing Greeting Cards ASL and Interpreting DVDs Registration for this year's 30th Silent Weekend is closed with almost 600 attending. The venue for the June 24-27, 2010 event will handle 700-1000 participants and include a medical interpreting track. Novice, beginning, intermediate and advanced ASL and ITP students, as well as interpreters (CEUs) will have around 150 hours of seminars to choose from. The 31st Silent Weekend is at the Florida Hotel at the Florida Mall in Orlando with its huge food court allowing you to have a complete meal for $5.99 instead of paying $20-30 at other conferences' hotel prices. The room costs are even lower next year ... just $105 with free parking and unlimited free internet! Students and professionals seeking to improve their skills can bring family members and they can take novice sign language classes for just $89 per person! There will be group registration opportunities online at www.DrSign.com. There are simply no other local, regional or national conferences offering you so many hours of classes as inexpensively as the Silent Weekends. Final details will be online beginning in August but the cost per person may be as low as $129 per person! Sign language DVDs are available online at http://www.DrSign.com - A brand new DVD "Upper Body Stretching for Repetitive Motion Injuries -- Prevention and Rehabilitation especially for deaf people who use their upper bodies a lot, and also appropriate for signers and interpreters -- is now available.! The 8th Florida/Alaska Motorcycle Charity Run for deaf babies 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? Please browse our selection of signing greeting cards at: http://www.DrSign.com .............................................................. .............................................................. Hot DeafNews boring, but important! The White House has been presented with a list of recommendations on how to improve accessibility by the deaf on credit card web sites. The major issue is that sound activated links are pretty much useless to us, the deaf. Instead, these links need to be tagged so that we, the deaf, will know what these are all about. .. DeafLibrary Page of the Week Decibels (Comparing decibels - noise levels) http://deafdigest.com/decibels/ (on a rotating basis, a different DeafLibrary Page topic will be featured every week) .. Deaf Picture of the Week: Dimitri Kanevsky deaf engineer at IBM, currently holds 112 patents with more patents coming up; he is IBM's Deaf Edison (yes, we all know that Edison was deaf) http://thechronicleherald.ca/NovaScotia/1121448.html .. Question of the week: Q. I wish to adopt a deaf child. What advice would you have for me? A. Do sign up with the web site at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DeafHOH-Adoption/ these participants will share their advice and tips with you 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 instead of threatening schools for the deaf with closing, just give them more money .. DeafHistory - Looking Back: Year 1907 - Sexton Manufacturing Company in Fairfield, IL, posted a request in a local newspaper, asking for 150 deaf employees to work in their clothes manufacturing plant. . Deaf and the Money: Year 1866 - the Gallaudet baseball team challenged Union, a local semi pro baseball team to a game. The game was a sell out. Union's share of gate proceeds - $2,000 Gallaudet's share of gate proceeds - zero! It was a painful lesson for Gallaudet students not to overlook potential gate proceeds when signing game contracts with hearing opponents Taking inflation into consideration, $2,000 would have been approximately $50,000 nowadays! .. DeafNumbers of the Week: Vint Cerf, the father of the Internet, is deaf and wears a CI. He is the world's #1 authority on issues concerning the Internet. Anyway, in his private life, he maintains a private library. How many books does he have in his own home library? over 10.000 books .. (re-introduced feature) DeafDigest Sports to read weekly summary on deafsports, click on: http://deafdigest.com/deafsports 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 Technology Teacher Rochester School for the Deaf Rochester, NY DATE POSITION TO BE FILLED: September 1, 2009 PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Teach a variety of courses to Deaf students, with technology as the primary focus. Serve as a resource to teachers and students in the area of technology. Serve on Technology Curriculum Committee. Participate in weekly team meetings with other staff members to plan programs, behavior management techniques, and strategies for student success. Follow required NYS curriculum standards and prepare students for required NYS assessment tests. Write and implement student IEPs. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Education of the Deaf or computer technology. New York State certification as a teacher or the ability to obtain same. Previous experience working with Deaf students and classroom integration of technology. Advanced Rating on the SCPI. FILE APPLICATION WITH: Harold Mowl, Jr., Superintendent/CEO Rochester School for the Deaf 1545 St. Paul Street Rochester, New York 14621 Applications received will be screened and the most highly qualified will be asked to interview. CLOSING DATE: Open until filled RSD is an EOE and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of non-qualifying disability, race, religion, color, gender, marital status, age, national origin, and veteran status. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- seeking qualified candidates - Teacher of the Deaf - Teacher Assistant positions Indiana School for the Deaf Indianapolis, IN The Indiana School for the Deaf is seeking qualified candidates to interview for Teacher of the Deaf and Teacher Assistant positions for the 2009-2010 school year. Areas of interest include - HIGH SCHOOL: * Earth & Space Science/Biology * School-to-Work Coordinator * Teacher Aide (Full-Time) ELEMENTARY: * Supervising Teacher * 2 Teachers of Applied Curriculum students * Communication Center Teacher * Teacher Aide (Intermittent) PRESCHOOL: * Teacher Aide (Full-Time) * Teacher Aide (Intermittent) The Indiana School for the Deaf (ISD) is a co-educational, residential school, founded in 1843, which serves a student population of 425+ students with more the 25% living in the residential halls. ISD is nationally recognized for its on-going commitment to bilingual/bicultural education for Deaf students. ISD seeks Teaching candidates who possess the following qualifications/qualities: - Indiana (or equivalent) Teacher's License - Certification in subject area - Commitment to bilingual/bicultural education - Ability to deliver curriculum utilizing a variety of teaching methods - Individuals who love working with children/adolescents/young adults - 3.0 or above score on the American Sign Language Proficiency Interview - Knowledge of child development and successful educational techniques - Excellent communication and human-relations skills - Individuals who excel in both leadership and teamwork roles Benefits: The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans and accrued leave. Application Procedure: Applicants can submit a cover letter and resume to: Indiana School for the Deaf Attn: Human Resources 1200 E 42nd St Indianapolis, IN 46205 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Employment Opportunity Executive Director Mississippi School for the Deaf Jackson, Mississippi Mississippi Department of Education 359 North West Street, Suite 359 P.O. Box 771 Jackson, MS 39205-0771 Position Vacancy: Executive Director, Mississippi School for the Deaf Go to http://www.mde.k12.ms.us for job description Top candidates will be contacted for interviews. The Mississippi Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Director Chicago Hearing Society Chicago, Illinois Lester and Rosalie Anixter Center is currently seeking a Director for its Chicago Hearing Society (CHS) division. CHS offers a comprehensive array of direct and support services for people who are Deaf or hard of hearing, including both a social service (youth program, domestic violence, advocacy) and business components (interpreting services, audiology clinic). http://www.chicagohearingsociety.org Responsibilities: The Director will be responsible for insuring the organization's mission, core values and strategic direction are met and, in such a manner, that optimum results are achieved based on budget and performance indicators. Evaluate business and marketing practices to recommend and implement improvements in order to improve financial strength. Additionally the Director will: maintain an active and visible role in the Deaf community to market the services of CHS and Anixter Center; determine the scope and extent of unmet advocacy needs to develop potential gap-filling services and funding requests; and participate in the regularly scheduled meetings of the Deaf Social Services Providers and other established community networks. Qualifications: Minimum of 10 years of related experience including at least 5 years of supervisory experience. Work experience should include fiscal and program management responsibilities. Master's degree desired; Business/marketing degree preferred. Must be able to communicate fluently using American Sign Language (ASL); demonstrated cultural competency within the Deaf community. Anixter Center, an EOE, affirms the values and goals of diversity. We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. If you would like to support our mission to assist people with disabilities to live, learn, work and play in the community, send cover letter and resume to (digital submissions encouraged): mailto:hr@anxiter.org Fax: 773-973-5268 Human Resources/CHS Anixter Center 6610 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL 60626 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (updated 5/24/09 - 3 new positions) position openings Georgia School for the Deaf Cave Spring, GA for position descriptions and application procedures please click on any of below: (new) - Instructor I http://www.deafdigest.com/instr.doc (new) - Micro Systems Support Tech http://www.deafdigest.com/micro.doc (new) - Residential Advisor http://www.deafdigest.com/resid.doc - High School Graduation Coach http://www.deafdigest.com/coach.doc - Teacher (Blind/Deaf) http://www.deafdigest.com/lcs.doc - Reading Content Specialist http://www.deafdigest.com/rcs.doc - Substitute Teacher (P/T-Hourly) http://www.deafdigest.com/sub.doc -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- more position openings Georgia School for the Deaf Cave Spring, GA for position descriptions and application procedures please click on any of below: - HS Math Teacher http://www.deafdigest.com/hsmath.doc - Middle School Language Arts Teacher http://www.deafdigest.com/lang.doc - Speech Language Pathologist http://www.deafdigest.com/slp.doc - Assistant Director for Instruction http://www.deafdigest.com/asstdir.doc - Teacher - Middle School Science http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/pea_hr_jobsearch.aspx http://www.spa.ga.gov/word/jobinfo/stateapp-emp.doc - Teacher - Reading Content Specialist http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/pea_hr_jobsearch.aspx http://www.spa.ga.gov/word/jobinfo/stateapp-emp.doc -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (updated May 24th) - EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT GLAD !! - * Job Developer/Interpreter - Anaheim, Pacoima, Santa Ana, CA * Community Interpreter (Two positions open) - 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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This is the Gold section. .. weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://www.deafdigest.com (updated every Monday) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- News of the Week Last week it was announced that Harkins filed a brief, hoping to sway the Arizona court in the movie captioning lawsuit. It was learned that the Cinemark filed a brief. The National Association of Theater Owners did not file a brief, however. Cinemark has a reputation for being the nation's largest chain not to provide captions. Cinemark said: - The deaf community is still divided on captioning preference - Digital technology is coming real soon and will open up more captioning possibilities - The Department of Justice is accomplish in litigation what it couldn't do through the rulemaking process via the Access Board The deaf attorney following the case as an interested observer said: Not true about us being divided on captioning preference; we all prefer open captions and that the RWC is better than nothing. And that talk on digital technology has been ongoing since 2000 - so far, all talk, no action .. A new deaf movie will be premiered on June 11th at San Antonio, Texas during the Texas Association of the Deaf (TAD) biennial convention. The movie "Journey Through Deaf Texas" was funded by a grant from Travis County Council the Deaf and by TAD. The production took two years to complete; two individuals - David H. Pierce, Davideo Productions, and Stephen C. Baldwin, Ph.D., TAD president, worked together in producing, directing, editing, writing and researching. Said Baldwin: This film was produced, written, directed and edited by key production players, who were mostly deaf. We represent a real view of deaf Texas history Texas Association of the Deaf is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization established in 1886 to safeguard the rights of deaf and hard of hearing Texans. More information can be found at http://wwww.deaftexas.org Davideo Productions is a motion picture film & broadcast television production, syndication and consulting firm based in Seguin, Texas and is owned by deaf broadcast/cable veteran David H. Pierce. More information can be found at http://www.davideo.tv .. St. Joseph's School for the Deaf in Bronx, New York has a new superintendent - in Debbie Arles. The school has K-8 classes; it used to have a high school program but it closed up in 1950. If you come off the Whitestone Bridge and drive ahead, one cannot help notice the school sitting on your left side, these red brick buildings. .. (revised announcement) 2009 SUMMER SPORT CAMP @ GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY http://www.gallaudetathletics.com/insideathletics/SummerCamp/index - Volleyball Setter Camp (Girls) - Volleyball Fundamentals Camp (Girls) - Boys' Shooting Camp, basketball - Boys' Basketball Camp for more information (dates, fees, etc), go to the above web site .............................................................. 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 .............................................................. .............................................................. ALL SILENT CALL PRODUCTS ARE 10% OFF! During the entire month of May all Silent Call products are 10% off. Whether it's a Carbon Monoxide Detector, Weather Alert System, Shake-Up Kit or your choice of several different Transmitters, you can count on Silent Call to keep your home safe and secure. Call now at 1-800-233-9130 (V/TTY) or go to: http://www.weitbrecht.com to order (use code WCID509 when ordering). To receive our catalog, email your request to: mailto:sales@weitbrecht.com WCI. Your Single Source for Assistive Technology .............................................................. .............................................................. Closed Captioning Survey - FCC wants to hear from you! Are you happy with closed captioning? Frustrated? What problems do you have? CSD and partners - the National Center for Accessible Media at WGBH, the National Association of the Deaf, the Hearing Loss Association of America and a representative of the Coalition of Organizations for Accessible Technology - have developed a closed captioning survey to further address captioning issues around the nation. We ask that you take some time to fill out the survey. Please go to http://dtv.c-s-d.org/survey and share your thoughts. We offer another way of completing the survey - call the CSD DTV Help Center, and have the agent fill it out for you! This innovative Help Center call can receive traditional phone calls, and also TTY, relay, videophone, and CapTel calls. This means that regardless of the level of hearing loss, the Help Center is equipped to handle any call type preference. Below is contact information: - Voice: 1-877-DTV-4YOU (1-877-388-4968) - TTY: 1-877-TTY-4CSD (1-877-889-4273) - Direct Videophone via Number: 866-351-1950 or 866-401-3519 - Direct Videophone via IP Address: DTV03.CSD.TV; DTV04.CSD.TV; - AIM: DTVCSR07 or DTVCSR008 CSD created a humorous video explaining more about the closed captioning survey. To see it, please visit: http://dtv.c-s-d.org CSD will compile survey statistics and submit to the FCC. .............................................................. .............................................................. DON'T BRING YOUR MOTHER TO A JOB INTERVIEW This is a true story. In the late seventies, the NAD was interviewing few deaf people for a high level job (public relations director). One of the applicants brought his mother to the interview. Of course, that applicant did not get the job. If you are looking for a job, do not bring your mother to the interview! - for ASL News version, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/videos/video-mother/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) .............................................................. 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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 Rochester, New York. *To register for any of the workshops listed below, download a *Workshop Registration Form http://www.rit.edu/diit/workshops/registration.html * by visiting http://www.rit.edu/diit/ *or call 585-475-7545 (Voice or TTY). *_* *_For more information, visit the DiiT Web site at http://www.rit.edu/diit/ or contact the project director, Donna Lange at mailto:dalndp@rit.edu or 585-475-5620 (Voice or TTY). Please forward this email on to anyone you think might be interested in these workshops. .............................................................. CAPTIONS IN FRANCE Many deaf people in France love to watch TV movies and DVD movies with captions. Yes, they watch captions. But these captions are not on French films. These captions are on American and Italian films. If they want to watch French films with captions, they can't because French film production companies won't pay for captions! - for ASL News version, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/videos/video-france/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) AN INSTANT HEARING IMPROVEMENT! Could a person's hearing improve instantly, as if it took an overnight? Of course not. It takes years of training and coaching to develop hearing discrimination skills. A local Elks Lodge group in a midsize American city sent out a press release saying they "have helped to improve the hearing of a young child." It is not known, however, if it involved a hearing aid donation or a CI operation. DEAF MEMBERS OF DOMINO'S ALUMNI Does Domino's (the famous pizza delivery service) have a Deaf Alumni Association? No, but we have a number of former deaf Domino's drivers. For one reason or other they were drivers for a while before things got better with them. Almost all of them share these "unforgettable" pizza delivery stories! SECTION 715 THREATENING DHHIG? Deaf and Hard of Hearing in Government (DHHIG) stages an annual conference in May in Washington, DC. It is where deaf employees in government get together to air out issues common to their place of employment. Is DHHIG being threatened? Section 715 in federal government regulations prohibits Federal employee training not directly related to the performance of official duties. It is not known yet, if DHHIG officials are aware of Section 715 provisions. THE LOUD MUSIC Why is music loud? Music lovers are fully aware that loud music leads to deafness, yet they crave loud music. Why? According to an article published in the May 15th edition of Washington City Paper, an alternative weekly newspaper, music sounds better when it is played loud. The article, however, offered an alternative - wearing earplugs! DIFFERENT WAYS OF REMEMBERING THE DEAF Most hearing people do not have a first hand knowledge of deafness. Yet almost all of these hearing people would remember the deaf for different reasons, some good, some bad. Examples are: - a deaf person in a factory was the best employee ever - a deaf person selling these ABC cards - a deaf person arguing with a sales clerk - a deaf person was the best player on a basketball team - a deaf person was in a high school classroom - a deaf person walking away when a stranger asked for directions DEAFNESS IN PERCENTAGES A newspaper interview about a deaf person described the hearing loss to be at 97 percent. 97 percent? That precise? What about 96 percent or even 98 percent? To be 97 percent deaf is also to be 3 percent hearing. If that deaf person stood next to a jet just as when it took off, he would probably hear a very loud roar of the jet engines and be forced to cover his ears. A person who is 97 percent deaf would probably not cover his ears! Wondering if the reporter confused 97 percent with 97 decibels? CHANGING MEETING PLACES ALL THE TIME Locations of deaf coffee chat groups change frequently according to a yahoogroup posting. Reason is that many of the participants in the deaf coffee chat group sit at a local coffee place for hours at a time - without - purchasing a single cup of coffee. Because management gets annoyed with these "squatters" the group will move on to a different coffee house, and so on. A less hassle would be just getting together at a deaf club where a one-year membership dues is very reasonable! .............................................................. .............................................................. 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? Mostly deaf since birth mostly deaf? Meaning the person's hearing is turned on and off just like a water faucet, just that his deafness is turned on most of the time and that his hearing rarely turned on? .............................................................. .............................................................. 30th World's Largest ASL Silent Weekend in 2009 Signing Greeting Cards ASL and Interpreting DVDs The 30th Silent Weekend in June 2009 will offer interpreters more than 2 CEUs. A Legal Interpreting track is being featured. Over 100 hours of classes also ASL and ITP teachers, and 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 of $140 each! 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? Please browse our selection of signing greeting cards at: http://www.DrSign.com .............................................................. .............................................................. Hot DeafNews boring, but important! Not every deaf person that wants a CI is a good candidate for that device. What should a deaf person do if he wants a CI but cannot get it? A new option is the hybrid CI. Hybrid? As if it is a mixture of two different things? Yes. A deaf woman recently made the news by getting a hybrid CI - meaning a smaller version of a CI being inserted just beneath the surface instead of a deeper insert. And it complements a special hearing aid. Will it work? As always, we stay tuned. .. (new feature) DeafLibrary Page of the Week DeafHouse by Bernard Brown http://deafdigest.com/deaf-house/ (on a rotating basis, a different DeafLibrary Page topic will be featured every week) .. Deaf Picture of the Week: Sean Midnight A deaf professional wrestler in Great Britain http://sean-midnight.tripod.com/ .. Question of the week: Q. Some of the rental DVDs extra features that I watch are not captioned or subtitled. Why and what should I do? A. Said an authority: The FCC does not regulate non-broadcast material, so don't bother contacting them. Just write the studio that produced the DVD and ask that they please caption the bonus materials in all their future DVD releases. This is an old issue that is not showing much improvement. 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: we are anxious; who are the new Gallaudet presidential candidates? .. DeafHistory - Looking Back: Year 1866 - the principal at Tennessee School for the Deaf offered to give up his salary, pleading with the state legislators to give the school more money. . Deaf and the Money: Many residential schools for the deaf rely on fundraising to fund their athletic programs. Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf is no exception. This school has a special relationship with the Eastern Carolina Corvette Club. Proceeds from the annual Corvette and Classic Car and Truck Show go to the school athletic fund. This year the athletic fund will get approximately $5000-$6000 from the show. .. DeafNumbers of the Week: US Department of Education has 5,000 employees. This agency oversees operations and funding for Gallaudet University and NTID. How many deaf employees do we have at that agency? Hard to say. Maybe less than 10, and perhaps less than half are profoundly deaf. .. 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Employment Opportunity Executive Director Mississippi School for the Deaf Jackson, Mississippi Mississippi Department of Education 359 North West Street, Suite 359 P.O. Box 771 Jackson, MS 39205-0771 Position Vacancy: Executive Director, Mississippi School for the Deaf Go to http://www.mde.k12.ms.us for job description Top candidates will be contacted for interviews. The Mississippi Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Director Chicago Hearing Society Chicago, Illinois Lester and Rosalie Anixter Center is currently seeking a Director for its Chicago Hearing Society (CHS) division. CHS offers a comprehensive array of direct and support services for people who are Deaf or hard of hearing, including both a social service (youth program, domestic violence, advocacy) and business components (interpreting services, audiology clinic). http://www.chicagohearingsociety.org Responsibilities: The Director will be responsible for insuring the organization's mission, core values and strategic direction are met and, in such a manner, that optimum results are achieved based on budget and performance indicators. Evaluate business and marketing practices to recommend and implement improvements in order to improve financial strength. Additionally the Director will: maintain an active and visible role in the Deaf community to market the services of CHS and Anixter Center; determine the scope and extent of unmet advocacy needs to develop potential gap-filling services and funding requests; and participate in the regularly scheduled meetings of the Deaf Social Services Providers and other established community networks. Qualifications: Minimum of 10 years of related experience including at least 5 years of supervisory experience. Work experience should include fiscal and program management responsibilities. Master's degree desired; Business/marketing degree preferred. Must be able to communicate fluently using American Sign Language (ASL); demonstrated cultural competency within the Deaf community. Anixter Center, an EOE, affirms the values and goals of diversity. We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. If you would like to support our mission to assist people with disabilities to live, learn, work and play in the community, send cover letter and resume to (digital submissions encouraged): mailto:hr@anxiter.org Fax: 773-973-5268 Human Resources/CHS Anixter Center 6610 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL 60626 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Job Announcements: The Indiana School for the Deaf currently has job openings/postings for the following positions: Job Title Posting # Posting Dates Supv Teacher 562545 3/20/09 - 5/24/09 Audiologist 563749 5/5/09 - 5/19/09 Applicants must submit an Indiana State Application via the Indiana State Personnel website at http://www.in.gov/jobs If you have any questions please contact Carole Morgan in our Human Resources Department via telephone (317/920-6340 v/tty) or E-Mail: mailto:cmorgan@isd.k12.in.us Website: http://www.deafhoosiers.com/ Mission Statement-The Indiana School for the Deaf Community promotes academic and social excellence for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students through a Bilingual/Bicultural environment. An EOE -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (updated 5/17/09 - 3 new positions) position openings Georgia School for the Deaf Cave Spring, GA for position descriptions and application procedures please click on any of below: (new) - Instructor I http://www.deafdigest.com/instr.doc (new) - Micro Systems Support Tech http://www.deafdigest.com/micro.doc (new) - Residential Advisor http://www.deafdigest.com/resid.doc - High School Graduation Coach http://www.deafdigest.com/coach.doc - Teacher (Blind/Deaf) http://www.deafdigest.com/lcs.doc - Reading Content Specialist http://www.deafdigest.com/rcs.doc - Substitute Teacher (P/T-Hourly) http://www.deafdigest.com/sub.doc -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- more position openings Georgia School for the Deaf Cave Spring, GA for position descriptions and application procedures please click on any of below: - HS Math Teacher http://www.deafdigest.com/hsmath.doc - Middle School Language Arts Teacher http://www.deafdigest.com/lang.doc - Speech Language Pathologist http://www.deafdigest.com/slp.doc - Assistant Director for Instruction http://www.deafdigest.com/asstdir.doc - Teacher - Middle School Science http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/pea_hr_jobsearch.aspx http://www.spa.ga.gov/word/jobinfo/stateapp-emp.doc - Teacher - Reading Content Specialist http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/pea_hr_jobsearch.aspx http://www.spa.ga.gov/word/jobinfo/stateapp-emp.doc -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (updated May 17th) - EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT GLAD !! - * Job Developer/Interpreter - Anaheim, Pacoima, Santa Ana, CA * Community Interpreter (Two positions open) - 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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DeafDigest – 18 May 2009
DeafDigest Blue - May 17, 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://deafdigest.com/videos/video-embarrassment/ http://deafdigest.com/videos/video-electrowriter/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- New Lifetone HL(tm) Bedside Fire Alarm and Clock The Lifetone HL(tm) Bedside Fire Alarm and Clock uses a patented sensor to hear your existing T3 smoke alarm* and is designed to awaken people with hearing loss when the smoke alarm sounds. The clock alerts/awakens you with a low and multiple-frequency 520Hz square-wave sound pattern or bed shaker alert. (Bed shaker is included.) 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Street performers such as dancers, musicians, poem recitals, artists - are a strong part of the city culture, be it in New York, San Francisco, Paris, Rome .....and Austin, Texas! These street performers are hearing. But it is in Austin where we have a deaf street performer. The deaf person is Cruz Lane, who gives street dances, mixing ASL with music. A story on him was written up in a newspaper article. .. At the Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf (SWCID), students take vocational classes for careers in automotive maintenance, construction, dental labs, computers, etc. For the first time, these vocational students are able to take classes on the SWCID campus instead of having to travel to the main campus at Howard College. Other students are also able to earn academic credits for transfers to 4-year colleges. To get an idea of what SWCID is all about, do click on deaf provost Mark Myers' vlog at: http://www.swcidvlog.net/vlog02.html What about sports? Mark, who was a bruising enforcer underneath the basket, as the center on the Gallaudet basketball teams of the seventies, said: I am now working on attempting to hire a high qualified PE instructor/coach in order to establish a new athletic program under SWCID next year. .. National Deaf Academy and Gallaudet Southeast Regional Center present a conference on deafness and mental health: CONNECTIONS: CULTURE, COLLABORATION & CREATIVITY Working with Deaf Individuals with Mental Illness June 11-12 --- International Plaza Resort and Spa --- Orlando, FL Keynote Presenters: * Liz Hill, National Association of the Deaf - Chair of the Committee on Mental Health * Neil Glickman, Ph.D., Westborough State Hospital * Robert Pollard, Ph.D., University of Rochester Continuing Education Units will be requested from: * American Psychological Association * National Association of Social Workers * National Board of Certified Counselors * Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf For registration and additional information visit: http://www.nda.com Questions?? Contact Anne Wiechec at mailto:anne.wiechec@psysolutions.com ................................................................ ................................................................ 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) ................................................................ ................................................................ ALL SILENT CALL PRODUCTS ARE 10% OFF! During the entire month of May all Silent Call products are 10% off. Whether it's a Carbon Monoxide Detector, Weather Alert System, Shake-Up Kit or your choice of several different Transmitters, you can count on Silent Call to keep your home safe and secure. Call now at 1-800-233-9130 (V/TTY) or go to: http://www.weitbrecht.com to order (use code WCID509 when ordering). To receive our catalog, email your request to: mailto:sales@weitbrecht.com WCI. Your Single Source for Assistive Technology ................................................................ ................................................................ AN EMBARRASSMENT AT ART GALLERY Many years ago in Mexico, Carlos Merida, himself deaf, was a famous artist. He went to an art show at a gallery. A few of his drawings were shown at the event. He was alone, by himself, without an interpreter. Two women did not like one of his drawings and told him that his drawing was bad. Carlos, without an interpreter and not able to read lips, thought these women were praising his work. He then kissed the hands of both women. Everyone that watched it were very shocked! - for ASL News version, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/videos/video-embarrassment/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) ................................................................ Announcing a new book: A Lens on Deaf Identities by Irene W. Leigh 2009 978-0-19-532066-4 cloth $45.00 $38.25 A classic in the literature on people who are D/deaf, deaf, or hard-of-hearing, A Lens on Deaf Identities explores the topic of deaf identity formation and transition, including the recent acknowledgement of Deaf culture. The book cover can be seen at: http://www.deafdigest.com/files/leigh.jpg Save 15% by clicking on: http://www.us.oup.com/us/catalog/general/subject/?cp=27826&view=usa&pro mo=true&referrer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.us.oup.com%3A82%2FWEB-INF%2Ftemplates% 2FRegional_Home_Page%2Fusa.jsp%3Fhome%3Dtrue%26view%3Dusa%26view%3Dusa or entering the promo code 27826 on http://www.oup.com/us ................................................................ A COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE BEFORE THE TTY The first TTY was manufactured in 1964, but the TTY network did not grow until the early 1970's. We, the deaf, had a good communications device, but it was not too popular. The high cost of leasing the device prevented many deaf people from using it. The device was the Electrowriter. It was almost like a TTY, except that the caller would write out his message on an electronic pad with his electronic pen. The Electrowriter on the other end of the telephone line would copy the handwritten message. And communications would go on back and forth. Yes, if the writer had a lousy penmanship, it would be hard to read the message! Gallaudet University used this Electrowriter network in a few offices on the campus. The popularity of the TTY immediately killed the Electrowriter. An Electrowriter picture is at: http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/pictoria/a/5/1/doc/a51462.shtml - for ASL News version, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/videos/video-electrowriter/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) AN ANGRY DEAF DOCTOR Frank Hochman is a deaf physician with his own practice in Fremont, California. He recalls an incident many years ago at a clinic where he was serving his residency. 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And while he had his text pager with him, he avoided making a 999 emergency call (same as 911 in USA). Instead he had to run and look for a hearing person and requested that an emergency call be placed. Why did he refuse? He said: I was too much of a hassle to explain to the 999 operator that an accident took place The British authorities are trying to find a way to allow the deaf to dial 999 without facing hassles. A PUZZLING NEWSPAPER STORY Some time ago there was a newspaper story that said a deaf man, in West Virginia, was unable to go to college because of his deafness. This is puzzling. Gallaudet and RIT have been in existence for years. And as for hearing colleges, which may or may not have support services, determined deaf individuals have made do on their own. So, for a newspaper story to say deafness prevented a person from attending college, is, indeed, puzzling! Possibly, there is more to the story than what was being written. MANY FAMOUS PEOPLE HAVE A LINK WITH THE DEAF - Darth Vader, famous fictional character in Star Wars (continued from last week) it was learned that the Darth Vader character, played by David Prowse, is a citizen of Great Britain and is known for defending the rights of the deaf. He was in Omaha, Nebraska on a trip and visited Nebraska School for the Deaf. Because he was big and tall and strong, he gave a powerlifting demonstration which excited the kids at the school. The newspapers gave the school a lot of ink as a result of the visit. (this school has since then closed its doors) David Prose does not know sign language but loved the deaf just the same. WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE? complained an interpreter: my team interpreter is absent with no advance notice, leaving me to interpret the entire proceedings all by myself if you have these "hate" or "horror" stories, please mailto:barry@deafdigest.com COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR - continuing series In order to become advocates for quality captioning, we must understand the differences between good and bad captioning. Some people may think that some captioners are very bad spellers. However, occasionally the problem is the result of a technical glitch rather than the captioner inputting the wrong words. If the captions have many missing or wrong letters or have many nonsense symbols, it could be a poor video signal or some sort of transmission or reception problem that is causing the problem with the captions. If you have a problem with garbled captions on a particular show, try viewing the captions on a different television in your home. You could ask a neighbor to check the captions in their home. If the neighbor is having the same problem, you should notify the station and your cable or satellite provider. ................................................................ ................................................................ weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://www.deafdigest.com updated every Monday ................................................................ ................................................................ WHO IS IN CHARGE OF A MAINSTREAMED PROGRAM IN A SCHOOL DISTRICT? a pathologist (in many school districts we would expect a principal, or a director or a coordinator or a supervisor or someone with an appropriate title would direct their mainstreaming programs; some districts are different and this reflects in a startling title above. 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My firm is based on professionalism and confidentiality with a guarantee of complete satisfaction. Thank you. Terence Berrigan Berrigan's Tax & Bookkeeping Service Web Page: http://www.berrigans-taxbookkeeping.com VP: (866) 669-9616 Pager: TBerrigan@sprint.blackberry.net Email: Terry@berrigans-taxbookkeeping.com ................................................................ ................................................................ 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 final transition to digital TV which is scheduled to occur on or before June 12, 2009. Question this week: I just bought a new digital TV and I love it. Is there any use for my old analog TV? It's not that old at it works good. It has a lot of life left in it. Answer: Answer: Although TV stations are switching to digital, there are still many uses for your analog TV that are not related to broadcasting. Some ideas are to use your VCR or DVD player on it in rooms where you don't normally watch over-the-air broadcast television. You can also use it for videogames or even your videophone for VRS or VP calls. Don't throw it away. There's plenty of use left in it. 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. .. To the faithful Deaf Grapevine Subscribers: As DSA 2009 in Las Vegas draws near, we would like to offer you convention attendees this pre-sale ticket to a wine tasting to take place after the workshops on Tuesday. Check the attached flyer (in ppt format as well as Word format) for more information. Many Deaf wine enthusiasts have come to me with an interest to buy my wine; however the supply has never been enough to meet the demand. I resolved this dilemmas by making an extra case (12 bottles) of New Zealand Merlot (rare), expressively for the convention-goers. You will be the first to check out the sample of this Merlot as well as a few other types of the Deaf winemakers' variety. I have been asked (with a little arm twisting) to give a wine-experience workshop during the convention and I have agreed to do so. However, it is not possible to offer wine tasting during the actual workshop. What is possible will be a small wine tasting party in a private suite room on Tuesday June 23 after day workshops. Unfortunately, the number of people is limited to 24 due to the size of the suite. This is your chance to buy a pre-sale ticket for this wine tasting party with light refreshments. Do not delay lest tickets may be sold out. If interested, please reply on or before May 26 with a cashier check or money order, payable to my name (Rusty Wales), in mail at this address: 4548 NW Rae CT Camas, WA 98607 Tickets are limited to yourself and your spouse or significant other in this ticket order. Please include your name, return address and your email address in your ticket order in mail, not email. You will be notified about whether your ticket has been purchased or not. And if your order has been successfully processed, you can pick up the tickets immediately following Rusty's first workshop on Tuesday. (If a personal check is used, it will be considered last in the waiting order, just in case it does not clear the bank.) Please do not forward this email to any other non-subscribers. I have many interested people already but they have to wait for you very special people to have this first opportunity. This is my way to thank you for your dedication in subscribing to Deaf Grapevine. Thank you again...merci! Drink wine to your health! Rusty Wales .. Hot DeafNews boring, but important! As far as the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary is concerned, maintaining electronic medical records is an issue when dealing with primary care doctors! It was learned that in a sampling of 100 patients that came to the clinic to seek hearing tests, most of their hearing losses were ignored by their primary care doctors. Why? Old methods in clash with new methods. .. The Deaf and the Law location: Illinois case: deaf umpire was not allowed to work youth league games because of his deafness result: case pending comment: why is it that long time deaf baseball umpire Maurice Potter never faced discrimination while umpiring high level baseball games in Minnesota for nearly 50 years? And discrimination surfaces in low level baseball games in a different state? Different state, different attitudes! .. DeafADA Issue of the Week: To get ADA written up into a law, 300 different cases of discrimination had to be profiled as examples .. Shirley Glassman's Captioning Blooper of the Week: the music teacher inspires a teen stunt (student) .... What became of? City of Houston (Texas) - past started a recruiting drive in 1998 to hire deaf and hard of hearing individuals for its police force - present still no deaf and hard of hearing police officers in Houston (11 years later) mailto:barry@deafdigest.com with "past" and "present" details .. News of the Week - Looking Back 10 Years Ago: Ronald E. Sutcliffe, Chairperson, Gallaudet School of Management, is walking on Cloud 9. The Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs gave Sutcliffe's department the accreditation he was waiting for. (editor's note: Sutcliffe has since then retired) .. News of the Week - Looking Back 5 Years Ago: Engineers are not addressing the needs of the deaf in elevators during high-rise emergencies. The American Society of Mechanical Engineers hosted a 3-day workshop recently in Atlanta to discuss ways elevators could be used by emergency personnel and building occupants in case of disasters. Not a single mention of deaf occupants was addressed at the workshop. Elevators, you know, are just like cars. They break down and what if deaf occupants are stranded? .... Deaf Apocalypse of the Week: In Texas, deaf people struggle, trying to reach 211 line which is used to request general assistance (food, shelter, rent payments, utility payments, etc). The state Department of Public Safety has a web site that gives advice and tips for the deaf that need assistance. This web site is doing exactly what 211 is supposed to do. Yet, not too many deaf people know about this valuable resource! Why? .... A Vocational Rehabilitation counselor's pet peeve: You are invited to a case conference at a school. Unfortunately its about a seventh grade student, its becoming obvious he will not be eligible til his junior year and you had to wait two hours to expose that fact. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- * 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Iowa Vacancy for Deaf/Hard of Hearing Teacher Decorah Community Schools Decorah, Iowa (Northeast Iowa) The Decorah Community Schools, a very high-achieving public school district located in scenic Northeast Iowa and home of Luther College, seeks: Position: Classroom Teacher Subject Area: Special Education Certificate: Spec Ed- Deaf/Hard of Hearing (K-12) Deadline: May 26, 2009 Job Description: We are seeking a Teacher for the Resource Program in an Elementary School. Must have or be eligible for Iowa teaching certification in Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing. Prefer dual licensure that includes elementary K-6. Proficient in American Sign Language. Send Letter of Application, Resume, and Copy of license to: Decorah Community Schools Rick C. Varney, Elementary Principal 510 Winnebago Decorah, Iowa 52101 563-382-3125 or 382-4451 mailto:rvarney@decorah.k12.ia.us -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- seeking applicants Assistant Network Administrator Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf Big Spring, Texas Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf (SWCID) is seeking applicants for ASSISTANT NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR. Associates degree or equivalent, previous networking experience and fluency in American Sign Language required. Thorough understanding of LAN/WAN theory and implementations; working knowledge of Netware 6.5, GroupWise 7 and Windows 2003/2007; working knowledge of IBM compatible and Macintosh computers and repair and maintenance in a networked environment; understanding of network electronics (hubs, switches, routers) and topologies; understanding of voice, video, teleconferencing equipment and data in a LAN/WAN environment; experience in the operation and maintenance of TV production and sound equipment; planning and decision making skills; ability to produce instructional and promotional videotapes. Must complete and pass pre-employment physical test and criminal background check. Responsible for the day to day performance of the SWCID Information Network. Responsible for building servers and installing network operating systems and network resident applications in a mixed Novell, Windows, and Macintosh environment and providing technical support and services to SWCID as needed. Areas of support include: PC and MAC support, Network Support, training, media, and distance learning support. Excellent benefits. Please visit our website at: http://www.howardcollege.edu for application and complete position notice. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- seeking applicants PE Faculty & Coach Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf Big Spring, Texas Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf (SWCID) is seeking applicants for PE FACULTY and COACH. 9 month position beginning August 1, 2009. Bachelor degree in Physical Education or in related field and college/university teaching experience required. Master degree preferred. Candidates who can also teach courses in physical fitness & sport, drug abuse prevention, first aid, recreation, personal and community health will be given preference. Must demonstrate sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical and/or learning disabilities; expertise in at least one of the following physical education areas: (1) circuit training/fitness assessments, (2) team or individual sports, or (3) aquatics or aerobics/dance; proficiency in all phases of coaching both women's and men's sport programs; ability to utilize effective American Sign Language communication skills. Primary responsibility will be to teach community college courses in physical education activities and to coach extramural sports. Courses in Psychology of Sport, Motor Learning & Control, and Biomechanics, etc. may be assigned based on qualifications of instructor. Must serve as an academic advisor of majors and participate in curriculum development and assessment. Responsible for recruiting area athletes; department budget; conducting physical fitness assessments; campus committee participation; and coaching. Excellent benefits. Please visit our website at http://www.howardcollege.edu for application and complete position notice. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening American Sign Language (ASL) Specialist Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind Colorado Springs, CO The Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB), located in Colorado Springs at the foot of the beautiful Rocky Mountains, invites you to consider our employment opportunities. Interested persons are invited to visit CSDB's website at http://www.csdb.org where the official job announcement for ASL Specialist may be found in its entirety, including major duties/responsibilities, under non-classified employment. Position is open until filled. Excellent benefits. Salary based on appropriate education and experience. BROAD SCOPE OF POSITION This position reports to the Director of Special Education and is responsible for providing support to students who are Deaf / hard-of-hearing, teaching staff, support staff, and parents in areas related to classroom instruction, program development, staff development, parent education, etc., in an effort to improve students' linguistic ability. 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 special services certification to: ATTN: 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 Director Aspen Camp of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Snowmass, Colorado for job description & application procedures, please click at: http://deafdigest.com/job-position-aspen/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Customer Care Manager Purple Communications Rocklin, CA for job description & application procedures, please click at: http://deafdigest.com/job-position-customer-care-manager/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (updated 5/17/09) list of employment openings DCARA various locations in Northern California all positions open until filled - Job Developer & Interpreter for EDD San Francisco http://www.dcara.org/images/stories/jobs/jobdev_SF.pdf - Client Support Specialist (full time) Fremont http://www.dcara.org/images/stories/jobs/CSSFOG20090515.pdf E-Mail All Applications to mailto:hr@dcara.org -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Special notes: (located at the bottom of the Gold section) http://www.deafdigest.com
DeafDigest – 10 May 2009
DeafDigest Gold - May 10, 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: - no videos this week due to unforeseen circumstances; videos will resume next week; thank you for bearing with DeafDigest .. Deaf Cartoon (Fogey) of the week: http://www.deafdigest.com/davideo.html -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Special Offer from T-Mobile and Harris-Wireless! Order up to five new lines on T-Mobile before Monday May 11th 2009, and T-Mobile will credit the $35 per-line activation fee. This means you could save big by ordering T-Mobile service today! 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This is the Gold section. .. weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://www.deafdigest.com (updated every Monday) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- News of the Week Kymberly Shepard, who is deaf and is a student at Wake Community College in North Carolina, will be going to Anaheim, California next month. The trip, to compete in the nationals, is a reward for her winning the Desktop Publishing contest against other state community college teams. .. The Harkin movie chain in Arizona (not to be confused with Senator Tom Harkin, who is pro-deaf, threw in a twist in the on-going captioning lawsuit in Arizona. In a brief Harkin is saying that captioning is not a piece of equipment but something else that is different! A deaf attorney not involved, but following the case closely, said: Harkin's argument may be valid if we are suing the studios. But we are suing the Harkin chain. The chain is not required to caption the movies but required to install the captioning equipment. Confusing? Yes; Harkin, which is a wealthy enterprise, is just trying to avoid paying for captioning equipment. .. The League for the Hard of Hearing, headquarters based in New York, is no more. Not what you may think - this long time institution has changed its name to Center for Hearing and Communication. Another long time organization, another name change! .. History has it that the chiropractic profession began when a finger-massaging individual restored hearing to a deaf man, who was suffering from back pains. That was way back in 1891. And now this - the Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health - Chiropractic ran a recent piece on a chiropractic working on children with hearing loss due to ear infections. Fact or fiction? Do keep in mind, chiropractic uses hands, not medicine or invasive medical equipment. And we always prefer non-invasive medical methods. .. 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This school received a grant from the state. Purpose of the grant is to provide interpreters for deaf collegiate students! .............................................................. 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 .............................................................. OUR PROFESSIONAL POOL PLAYER Many of us play recreational billiards and are pretty much not too good about it. But we have a champion pool player in Shane Van Boening, He is deaf. How good is he? He is world's number one ranked player. And he earned $147,420 last year, and so far, this year he has made $34,750. He grew up in South Dakota and attended a mainstreamed program. His future is bright as he is only 25 years old. WAS EDISON A MAN OF LIMITED INTELLIGENCE? Thomas A. Edison, who was deaf almost all of his life, was a brilliant individual. He had 1,093 patents to his credit. One has to be intelligent to come up with just one patent, let alone 1,092 others! But was he a man of limited intelligence? Historians have said his IQ was less than 100. 1,093 patents credited to a deaf man whose IQ was less than 100? DeafDigest does not believe that Edison's IQ was that low. TO BOO BILL GATES? Should we boo Bill Gates? The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation just gave away $100,000 in grants to fund unusual projects. Such projects are tomatoes with antiviral drugs, zapping the skin with a laser, forcing mosquitoes to suffer from head colds, etc. None of these projects propose to help the deaf - even though Bill Gates is trying to help solve HIV, malaria, tuberculosis, pneumonia and diarrheal diseases. A DELAWARE APOLOGY In an effort to create a harmonious workplace, the Delaware Department of Transportation distributed a newsletter that focused on diversity. The newsletter listed racist names while urging employees not to use. The agency director apologized when many employees were upset about the article. DeafDigest wonders if the director thought of such phases like "deaf-mute" or "deaf-dumb" which surely are offensive to all of us. Many government workplaces have deaf employees, but it is not known if the Delaware agency has deaf employees. TASTING SIGN LANGUAGE There was a newspaper announcement in New Zealand about "a sign language taster." Having never seen that phrase before, a google search was run - and it was defined as this: The taster course is designed to enable people to make a well-informed decision afterwards This means a hearing person could "taste" a sign language sample to determine if he likes it enough to stay with the course. We, the Americans, do not use that phrase. AFRAID TO SAY THE D WORD Why are some people afraid to just simply say the D word - meaning deaf? A hearing mother of a deaf daughter sent email to DeafDigest daughter, saying that she has a bilateral profound sensorineural hearing loss since birth. Whew! Just one word - deaf - is enough, instead of seven words just to tell the world that her daughter is deaf! THE MORE THINGS CHANGE, THE MORE THEY STAY THE SAME A newspaper ran this announcement: No selection of superintendents for the State School for the Blind and the Deaf Mute Institute were made today, the State Board of Charities deciding to put the matter off until the June meeting, which is the customary meeting for the selection of the officials Huh! Well, an explanation is in order. The school is Arkansas School for the Deaf - and the newspaper article was in year 1909! But things remain the same - since some schools nowadays take their time (and endless postponements) before finally deciding on a superintendent. WORST POLITICAL COMMENTS Elected public officials are human, and unfortunately, some of them are jerks. DeafDigest remembers two worst political comments. These are: - a mayor in Ohio suggested that deaf people should buy houses near the airport - a Georgia legislator said that disabled people need to take personal responsibilities for their own afflictions. As always, outcry from the Deaf Community forced both politicians to apologize for their comments, claiming their quotes were taken out of context. .............................................................. .............................................................. 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 blind man in a room full of deaf people. and/or - a deaf man in a room full of blind men best to leave it at that. Always awkward when no interpreters are around. .............................................................. .............................................................. 30th World's Largest ASL Silent Weekend in 2009 Signing Greeting Cards ASL and Interpreting DVDs The 30th Silent Weekend in June 2009 will offer interpreters more than 2 CEUs. A Legal Interpreting track is being featured. Over 100 hours of classes also ASL and ITP teachers, and 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 of $140 each! 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? Please browse our selection of signing greeting cards at: http://www.DrSign.com .............................................................. .............................................................. Hot DeafNews boring, but important! Will Seth Harris, not deaf, win confirmation as Deputy Secretary of Labor? He has a great reputation for advocating the needs of the disabled. DeafDigest hopes that Harris will also advocate the needs of the deaf. .. Deaf Picture of the Week: Brenda Keller, the much beloved Gallaudet staff member, who departed us few weeks ago http://pr.gallaudet.edu/otg/Article.asp?ArticleID=15563 .. Question of the week: Q. I was watching a ball game on TV when double captions suddenly appeared on the screen? Why is it happening? A. Captions are often tricky. Something to do with Black Magic. Just like sunspots creating havoc with radio communications. Just be glad it does not happen too often. 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 of us, the deaf, have no problems at all whatsoever when digital TV completes its changeover next month .. DeafHistory - Looking Back: around the 13th century - Mian Samat, said to be deaf, created the first gharana, which is a way of music played in India. . Deaf and the Money: Yuya Ishii, a deaf pitcher in the Japanese professional baseball league, earns 43,000,000 yen per year. In USA dollars it is valued at $434,033.70 in USA dollars .. DeafNumbers of the Week: University of Iowa has approximately 31,000 students; the student disability services say the university has approximately 650 deaf and hard of hearing students. This would probably mean 25 ASL-speaking deaf students and approximately 625 students that are either mildly or moderately or severely deaf, but which do not use ASL as their communications mode .. 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Job Announcements: The Indiana School for the Deaf currently has job openings/postings for the following positions: Job Title Posting # Posting Dates Supv Teacher 562545 3/20/09 - 5/24/09 Audiologist 563749 5/5/09 - 5/19/09 Applicants must submit an Indiana State Application via the Indiana State Personnel website at http://www.in.gov/jobs If you have any questions please contact Carole Morgan in our Human Resources Department via telephone (317/920-6340 v/tty) or E-Mail: mailto:cmorgan@isd.k12.in.us Website: http://www.deafhoosiers.com/ Mission Statement-The Indiana School for the Deaf Community promotes academic and social excellence for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students through a Bilingual/Bicultural environment. An EOE -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Senior Institutional Researcher National Technical Institute for the Deaf Rochester, NY DESCRIPTION: To support institutional program planning, evaluation, and decision making by conducting NTID's institutional research to design and execute research studies including data analysis, interpretation, reporting and development of recommendations. Prepare periodic reports for institutional units, state and federal agencies, accrediting bodies, and other external groups, including monitoring and analyzing reporting requirements, and auditing/verifying data. Assist users in defining data needs and interpreting results of analyses; define and assist in developing comprehensive, integrated management information systems. Write application programs REQUIRED: - Advanced degree in: data analysis and interpretation or related field; statistics; education or deaf studies with sufficient statistical skills. - Minimum of 3 years of experience in higher education with a heavy emphasis on research methods, forecasting, assessment, data management, data analysis and reporting, and occupational studies. - Large-scale database management and analytic skills. - Familiarity with encryption and other data handling confidentiality techniques. - Highly focused experience in producing information on educational issues such as enrollment reporting and forecasting, student persistence/retention, job placement. - Extensive SAS programming skills ? sample program written by applicant required to be submitted with applications materials. Rochester Institute of Technology is an EO/AA Employer. We are seeking individuals who are committed to contributing to RIT's core values, honor code, and statement of diversity. Resume deadline May 15th For more details and to apply on line please go to: https://mycareer.rit.edu RIT Career Zone KEYWORD SEARCH: IRC#30037 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Job opening Information Program Coordinator Kentucky Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Frankfort, Kentucky The Kentucky Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is accepting applications for Information Program Coordinator for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. This position coordinates all information and referral activities on deaf and hard of hearing services and programs on a state-wide basis; and utilizes a wide variety of communication methods, such as American Sign Language, to serve deaf and hard of hearing citizens of Kentucky with their information, referral, and advocacy needs. The position is located in Frankfort, Kentucky. Minimum Requirements: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree. Applicants must have two years of administrative experience providing services to the deaf and hard of hearing. Typical Working Conditions: Work is typically performed in an office setting and requires travel both in and out of state. Ability to communicate with deaf and hard of hearing individuals with a wide variety of communication modes is required. You may download an application and apply online at: https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=20101&siteid=5031 For a more complete job description, please email mailto:Rachel.Morgan@ky.gov or call at 800-372-3907 and ask for Ms. Rachel Morgan. Deadline for Application: May 14, 2009 This position is open to hearing, hard of hearing, and deaf applicants. The Kentucky Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion age, or disability in employment. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Teacher of the Deaf - English/Language Arts Western PA School for the Deaf Pittsburgh, PA DEPARTMENT: High School REPORTS TO: Principal and/or High School Assistant Principal JOB DESCRIPTION: This is an exempt, full-time 187-day position. Responsible for instructional programming in academics, language development and communication, in addition to guiding students toward healthy social, emotional and vocational adjustment. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: PA Instructional I or Instructional II certification in Deaf Education with a dual certification in English/Language Arts required. Information on PA teaching certification may be found on the PDE website ( http://www.pde.state.pa.us ). website (www.pde.state.pa.us). Sign language skills of applicants will be rated using the SLPI. "Advanced" level skills preferred at hire. FBI, PA Act 34, and 151 Child Abuse clearances required. SALARY: Dependent on education and experience, with full benefits including membership in the State?s teacher retirement system, medical, dental, vision, long term disability and life insurance. 10 medical, dental, vision, long term disability and life insurance; 10 sick days and 3 personal days annually. DEADLINE TO APPLY: May 29, 2009 STARTING DATE: August 17, 2009 APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Send letter of application and resume to: Helen K. Shirey Director of Human Resources Western PA School for the Deaf 300 East Swissvale Avenue Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15218 It is the policy of the Western PA School for the Deaf not to discriminate in its programs of education, employment, and all other activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, age, religion, disability, or gender preference. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- positions openings Teachers of the Deaf Western PA School for the Deaf Pittsburgh, PA REPORTS TO: Principal and/or Assistant Principal JOB DESCRIPTION: This is an exempt, full-time 187-day position. Responsible for instructional programming in academics, language development and communication, in addition to guiding students toward healthy social, emotional and vocational adjustment. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered, an applicant must possess a PA Instructional I or Instructional II certification in Deaf Education. A dual certification in content area is preferred. (Information on PA teaching certification may be found on the website http://www.pde.state.pa.us ). Sign language skills of applicants will be rated using the SLPI; "Advanced" level skills preferred at time of hire. FBI, PA Act 34 and 151 Child Abuse clearances required. SALARY: Dependent on education and experience, with full benefits including membership in the State's teacher retirement system, medical, dental, vision, long term disability and life insurance. 10 medical, dental, vision, long term disability and life insurance; 10 sick days and 3 personal days annually. DEADLINE TO APPLY: May 29, 2009 STARTING DATE: August 17, 2009 APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Send letter of application and resume to: Helen K. Shirey Director of Human Resources Western PA School for the Deaf 300 East Swissvale Avenue Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15218 It is the policy of the Western PA School for the Deaf not to discriminate in its programs of education, employment, and all other activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, age, religion, disability, or gender preference. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (updated 5/10/09 - 3 new positions) position openings Georgia School for the Deaf Cave Spring, GA for position descriptions and application procedures please click on any of below: (new) - Instructor I http://www.deafdigest.com/instr.doc (new) - Micro Systems Support Tech http://www.deafdigest.com/micro.doc (new) - Residential Advisor http://www.deafdigest.com/resid.doc - High School Graduation Coach http://www.deafdigest.com/coach.doc - Teacher (Blind/Deaf) http://www.deafdigest.com/lcs.doc - Reading Content Specialist http://www.deafdigest.com/rcs.doc - Substitute Teacher (P/T-Hourly) http://www.deafdigest.com/sub.doc -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- more position openings Georgia School for the Deaf Cave Spring, GA for position descriptions and application procedures please click on any of below: - HS Math Teacher http://www.deafdigest.com/hsmath.doc - Middle School Language Arts Teacher http://www.deafdigest.com/lang.doc - Speech Language Pathologist http://www.deafdigest.com/slp.doc - Assistant Director for Instruction http://www.deafdigest.com/asstdir.doc - Teacher - Middle School Science http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/pea_hr_jobsearch.aspx http://www.spa.ga.gov/word/jobinfo/stateapp-emp.doc - Teacher - Reading Content Specialist http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/pea_hr_jobsearch.aspx http://www.spa.ga.gov/word/jobinfo/stateapp-emp.doc -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (updated May 10th) Exciting Career Opportunities at GLAD: - Job Developer/Interpreter - Anaheim, Pacoima, CA - Community Interpreter (Two positions open) - 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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Thank you, Dorothy for improving the lives of the deaf in need. .. It is official. Scranton State School for the Deaf will not close, but oversight of that school will be assumed by the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf (WPSD). Agreement was made on a three-year plan to convert the school into a day K-8 program. The school property may be leased to a third party, possibly Marywood University. If the university opts not to lease the land, then WPSD will be the option. In the long run, Scranton SSD will change into a new WPSD satellite program. This is the second such development this year involving schools for the deaf. Two charter programs for the deaf in St Paul, Minnesota merged into a single charter program. We probably will be seeing more such significant developments down the road as schools for the deaf adapt to the changing times. .. Will we be seeing a Sign Language Commission at any time in the near future? This is what Robyn Hunt, New Zealand Human Rights Commission, is proposing. DeafDigest is not sure a Sign Language Commission would work in USA - the deaf population is too diverse - ASL, oral, CI, late deafened, Cued Speech, etc. Such a commission would serve just a portion of the deaf population. .. If legislators in Texas have their way, then there will be a new law titled "Texans with Disabilities Act." It would be similar to our ADA except that the provisions in the state would be much stronger. The enemy is time. Legislators meet every two years and if this bill does not pass this year, the proponents will need to wait two years later. .. Will we, the deaf, get a tax break on hearing aid purchases? There is a piece of legislation - Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act - that is bring brought up on the Hill, For information, do click on: http://www.hearingaidtaxcredit.org/ .. National Deaf Academy and Gallaudet Southeast Regional Center present a conference on deafness and mental health: CONNECTIONS: CULTURE, COLLABORATION & CREATIVITY Working with Deaf Individuals with Mental Illness June 11-12 --- International Plaza Resort and Spa --- Orlando, FL Keynote Presenters: * Liz Hill, National Association of the Deaf - Chair of the Committee on Mental Health * Neil Glickman, Ph.D., Westborough State Hospital * Robert Pollard, Ph.D., University of Rochester Continuing Education Units will be requested from: * American Psychological Association * National Association of Social Workers * National Board of Certified Counselors * Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf For registration and additional information visit: http://www.nda.com Questions?? Contact Anne Wiechec at mailto:anne.wiechec@psysolutions.com ................................................................ ................................................................ 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In later years he became the confidant of President Wilson and President Roosevelt. Unfortunately for all of us, he did not advise these presidents on deafness-related issues. A DEAF CHEF AND KSE Deaf cook Siau Lioe, an immigrant of Thailand, is a cook at the Democracy Grille restaurant in Bethesda, Maryland. He became the cook after starting out as a dish washer and the quality of his work in the kitchen has been praised. It did not always start out that way. Because of communication issues, orders were messed up. Fortunately the kitchen chef and Siau came up with a set of signs which became the KSE. Examples are: - hand rubbed against stomach means slab of ribs - arm flapping means chicken wings - fingers tickling the open palm means crab cakes KSE? Yes, Kitchen Sign Language SECRET TO MARLEE MATLIN'S SUCCESS Why is it that Marlee Matlin never seems to run out of scripts and movie offers whereas our other deaf actors struggle? It probably may have nothing to do with talent, though it cannot hurt. It has a lot to do with a production company she started with her interpreter, who eventually became her business partner. They work at it daily, finding out what the new scripts are about, when and where the casting calls take place. And also convincing writers to incorporate her into non-deaf scripts and so on. Peter Wolf told DeafDigest editor many years ago" In Hollywood, deaf actors must hustle for roles ................................................................ Meet and chat with deaf singles and friends worldwide.....sign up at no cost ! Check out the NEW and upgraded "Deaf Match International" website at www.DeafMatchInternational.com featuring new and enhanced features......sponsored by United TTY ! .... Problems hearing your cell phone or pager ring? Check out the new Uni-Max Cell Phone/Pager Ring Tone Amplifier at UnitedTTY.com ! 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In an effort to get 1.5 million in funding, the town will be paying $60,000 for lobbying efforts. Not that easy for a deaf group to decide to spend that much on lobbyists. ALWAYS A NEW PHRASE DeafDigest editor was reading some emails when the phrase "non-forensic services" came up in the message. We all know what forensics means by watching all these crime shows on TV. But non-forensics services in the field of deafness? Googling up this phrase gives the impression that it has a lot to do with how professionals deal with issues in a human way, and at all nothing to do with science. At any rate, brace yourself - we will be seeing this phrase become the buzzword in the near future. MANY FAMOUS PEOPLE HAVE A LINK WITH THE DEAF - Darth Vader, famous fictional character in Star Wars He became deaf after being battered by Obi Wan Kenobi in their final battle together! WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE? complained one interpreter: seeing that my team interpreter is late for an assignment with me if you have these "hate" or "horror" stories, please mailto:barry@deafdigest.com COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR - continuing series One of the most important things that people who use closed captioning can do is to become advocates for good closed captioning. Since the FCC does not currently have guidelines with regard to the quality of closed captioning, some people are just trying to get by with the cheapest method possible without regard for the quality of the services. If you see TV shows that have poor captioning, you need to let people know. Don't just turn the channel and assume someone else will fix the situation. Please take steps to complain to the FCC, the television station, and the producers of the show. Also, if you see shows that have excellent captioning, it would be good to let people know that they're doing a good job. In the current job climate, many very good captioners are losing their jobs to people who are not qualified. ................................................................ ................................................................ weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://www.deafdigest.com updated every Monday ................................................................ ................................................................ WHO IS IN CHARGE OF A MAINSTREAMED PROGRAM IN A SCHOOL DISTRICT? - a classroom teacher (in many school districts we would expect a principal, or a director or a coordinator or a supervisor or someone with an appropriate title would direct their mainstreaming programs; some districts are different and this reflects in a startling title above. 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Question this week: I live in a small town in the mountains. I learned that my TV station will not go digital by the June 12 deadline. I thought all TV stations had to be digital by that date. What's going on? Answer: Only "full-power" TV stations have to be digital by June 12. It does not apply to "low-power" TV stations which are exempt from the rule. There are over 2,100 low-power TV stations that operate in mountainous areas and in small towns like yours. These stations mostly serve areas that are unable to get over-the-air full-power signals because they are too far away from the full-power TV station to receive the signal. The low-power TV station helps bring that signal to the area affected by this problem. The FCC has not yet set a deadline for these TV stations so they will continue to broadcast in analog. For more details, read this link: http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/DTVandLPTV.html 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! Jonathan Adelstein, a pro-deaf commissioner with the FCC, will be replaced by President Obama. His choice is Mignon Clyburn. Will Clyburn be as pro-deaf as Adelstein was? Good question. .. The Deaf and the Law location: Arizona case: a school was sued by the deaf student and his parents for providing inadequate education result: case was dismissed comment: a school can only provide so much with classroom instruction; the remainder of the education was up to the student (outside of classroom walls) .. DeafADA Issue of the Week: ADA markups took place in 5 different congressional committees before ADA became a law; language wars took place in every committee - making the whole thing a drawn out process .. Shirley Glassman's Captioning Blooper of the Week: Americans across the condition (country) are angry .... What became of? Pono Tokioka - past as a former PONY baseball player, he successfully sued to get interpreters at his practices and games - present promising young golfer; has participated at the Hawai'i State Junior Golf Association 14 and Under Junior Tour Series mailto:barry@deafdigest.com with "past" and "present" details .. News of the Week - Looking Back 10 Years Ago: Changes in Minnesota. Out is the old name "Minnesota Foundation for Better Hearing." In is the new name "Doorways." .. News of the Week - Looking Back 5 Years Ago: Baseball legend Dummy Hoy has been elected to a hall of fame. Not the real one in Cooperstown but the Baseball Reliquary Hall of Fame. He is being inducted in a ceremony, taking place on July 18th at the Donald R. Wright Auditorium, Pasadena Central Library, Pasadena, California. http://www.baseballreliquary.org .... Deaf Apocalypse of the Week: This is happening in a city where a residential school for the deaf is located. A school, where a mainstreamed program is located, is closing up. The board cannot decide which replacement school would be the better one for these mainstreamed kids. DeafDigest wonders what is so wrong about sending these mainstreamed kids to the residential school, as day students? Politics? Money? Educational oversight? Whatever - the board won't consider the residential school as the option! .. A Vocational Rehabilitation counselor's pet peeve: Your client brings up what you did at the school for the deaf 30 years earlier even though it is none of her business. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- * 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 Director Aspen Camp of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Snowmass, Colorado for job description & application procedures, please click at: http://deafdigest.com/job-position-aspen/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Customer Care Manager Purple Communications Rocklin, CA for job description & application procedures, please click at: http://deafdigest.com/job-position-customer-care-manager/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Service Coordinator/ Deaf Medicaid Center for Disability Rights, Inc Rochester, NY for job description & application procedures, please click at: http://deafdigest.com/job-position-deafmedicaid/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- positions open Managers (2 positions) NTID Department of Access Services National Technical Institute for the Deaf Rochester, NY Description: - Supervise, provide direction and guide non-exempt professional and general staff, temporary staff, student employees and Coordinators of Interpreting. Responsibilities include hiring, termination, performance appraisal, professional development, determination of wage/salary merit increments, establishment of annual POWs, and providing consultation regarding health and safety issues. Skillfully manage the administration and resolution of all HR and employee relations activities such as performance management, disciplinary actions, Worker's Comp and injury reports, time & attendance and payroll. Job Requirements: - Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree preferred. - Certification, professional license or credential: Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID). - 5 years of expert/master skill level interpreting experience, 3 years service coordination and supervisory experience. - Organizational skills. - Excellent verbal, written, and sign communication skills. - Management skills. - Leadership skills. - Computer skills. The Rochester Institute of Technology is an EO/AA employer. For detailed description and to apply on line please go to: http://mycareer.rit.edu - For College of Liberal Arts position use KEYWORD SEARCH IRC#29517 - For College of Science and Kate Gleason College of Engineering position use KEYWORD SEARCH IRC#29503 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (updated 5/10/09) list of employment openings DCARA various locations in Northern California all positions open until filled - Job Developer & Interpreter for EDD San Francisco please click on: http://www.dcara.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=55&Itemid=51 and click on Job Developer & Interpreter, San Francisco E-Mail All Applications to mailto:hr@dcara.org -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position openings Child Care Workers - Overnight and Residential Walden School at The Learning Center for the Deaf Framingham, MA Walden School, a residential therapeutic program located on our Framingham campus, provides services to emotionally, behaviorally and psychiatrically disabled Deaf youth. Minimum high school diploma, some college course work preferred. Must be mature and dependable with strong interpersonal skills. Experience working with children a must. ASL fluency required. NOTE: Overnight child care workers without knowledge of ASL must be willing to learn. Send Resume, cover letter and references to: Judi Broderick The Learning Center for the Deaf 848 Central Street Framingham, MA 01701 mailto:judi_broderick@tlcdeaf.org (508) 879-5110 extension 306 http://www.tlcdeaf.org -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Wraparound Family Partner Walden School at The Learning Center for the Deaf Framingham, MA The Family Partner works as part of a team in the Walden School Wraparound Program, a strength-based family centered program serving families in their communities. The Family Partner is responsible for support and advocacy to parents/caregivers, providing some direct services and helping families identify and access community resources. The right candidate should have experience providing supportive services to families or to individuals with emotional or behavioral disturbance, preferably as a caregiver. ASL fluency and bicultural competency are required. Bachelor's degree preferred. Must be able to work collaboratively with a team and posses effective interpersonal and communication skills. Time flexibility and some availability during evening/weekend hours is required as is a valid Massachusetts drivers license. Walden School, a residential therapeutic treatment program located on our Framingham campus, provides comprehensive services to emotionally, behaviorally, and psychiatrically disabled Deaf youth Send Resume, Cover Letter and references to: Lynn Marshall The Learning Center for the Deaf 848 Central Street Framingham MA 01701 mailto:lynn_marshall@tlcdeaf.org http://www.tlcdeaf.org -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Special notes: (located at the bottom of the Gold section) http://www.deafdigest.com
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Gold section.
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News of the Week
This is a repeated reminder – as it was already
announced in yesterday’s Blue edition.
It is a rule in the business world that every web site
needs to get a facelift every 2-3 years just to keep things
interesting.
DeafDigest is pleased to announce its facelift,
which is so completely different from the old web site
that many of you have gotten used to.
It contains many new features. Please jump to:
Happy surfing, all of you!
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A new acronym is going on at the Gallaudet campus.
It is LRSP, which stands for Long Range Strategic Plan,
for the years 2010 – 2015.
Issues challenging, as well as enhancing, Gallaudet’s
future were addressed during the Gallaudet board of trustees’
work sessions that took place last week.
Every decade means dealing with new issues and new
challenges, and Gallaudet is no different from other
institutions of higher learning.
Gallaudet has thrived in the past. It will continue
to thrive in the future.
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DeafDigest mentioned last week a CI bill in
Wisconsin that passed legislation. A provision in this
bill, that many of us are not aware of, includes hearing
aids.
How did this bill come into being? It was supported,
rather strongly by the Governor’s Council for the
Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, a mixed group
of ASL and oral individuals.
Said an insider – it was a political bill,
considered a win-win situation by the deaf and the
oral factions on the council.
As a sidebar, the State Superintendent’s Council
for Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is
working on a Wisconsin Agenda, which wishes to provide
an unbiased information on CI’s and use of ASL.
Again, said the insider – we have a lot of
stuff going on!
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There is a for deaf travelers wanting to cruise on
the Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises for vacation
trips.
If the trip starts and ends outside of USA borders,
interpreters will not be provided. Interpreters will be
provided, however, if the cruise touches parts of USA.
The cruise officials cited increased costs in
providing interpreters as the reason.
The Deaf Community is already up in arms!
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2009 SUMMER SPORT CAMP @ GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY
http://www.gallaudetathletics.com/insideathletics/SummerCamp/index
– Volleyball Setter Camp (Girls)
– Volleyball Fundamentals Camp (Girls)
– Girls’ and Boys’ Soccer Camp
– Girls’ Shooting Camp, basketball
– Girls’ Basketball Camp
– Boys’ Football Camp (Age 13-18)
– Boys’ Shooting Camp, basketball
– Boys’ Basketball Camp
Age for all sports except football: 10-18
Age for football: 13-18
for more information (dates, fees, etc), go to the
above web site
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Deaf Group Home
at La Familia, near Albuquerque, NM
Deaf Group Home
at La Familia, near Albuquerque, NM
for Deaf Youth
– education support services
– clinical services
– job skills training
– employment support
– life skills training
– school to work transition planning
– community involvement
– recreational outings & entertainment
for more information, email mailto:asl@nm.net
or click on:
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BUSIEST TASK AT DEAF SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY
We have many deaf social service agencies in
USA. These agencies do “everything” – ASL classes,
interpreting services, hearing aid tests, job
referral services, counseling, etc.
What is the busiest task one deaf service
agency has to do?
It is advocacy – speaking to legislators,
lawyers, newspaper reporters, public speeches
on many deaf problems (child abuse, drugs,
alcoholism, crimes, suicide threats, etc.
– for ASL News version, please click on:
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(for your convenience, video links are posted on top
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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
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SMART OR DUMB ROBOTS
In future there will be robots that will help
the deaf in communications. Two examples are robots
that can read lips, or robots that can do ASL.
Smart robots? Yes and no. A robot can do one task
only but cannot do all tasks. A robot can lipread but
cannot do ASL or a robot can do ASL but cannot lipread.
So are robots smart or dumb?
– for ASL News version, please click on:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/video-robots/
(for your convenience, video links are posted on top
of each DeafDigest edition)
GENETICS OR METABOLOMICS
For years we know what Deaf Genetics mean – either
to engineer a “perfect” baby that will not be deaf
OR to engineer a deaf baby.
Now we are see a new phrase – Metabolomics.
While DeafDigest editor is not sure how to describe it
in layman’s language, one could click on:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metabolomics
Deaf Baby via Deaf Genetics or via Deaf Metabolomics?
A DEAF MUSICIAN WE NEVER HEARD OF
We have a professional musician, always touring
with his performing group. He is a graduate of
New England Conservatory of Music. He is deaf. Yet
many of us have never heard of him.
This musician is Jon Seiger, and he does not
hide his deafness!
A story on him is at:
http://www.sonicgarden.com/sonic-web/artist.cfm?artistid=7080
A GOOD COMPUTER GAME FOR THE DEAF
DeafDigest editor is not into computer games or
into gaming, but many subscribers are.
Here is one web site, which says one game is good
for the deaf.
It is at:
http://ablegamers.com/web-games/531-risk-with-kirby.html
Another one is at:
http://ablegamers.com/web-games/525-ioos-web-game-of-the-week-collider.html
DEAF PHOTOGRAPHER WITH OTHER HEARING PHOTOGRAPHERS
During major sporting events in the San Francisco
Bay area, one could possibly spot deaf photographer
Michael Pimentel taking pictures on the playing
floor.
Does he ever fight with other photographers
for better picture-taking spots?
He said “Never fight; we always push
each other or the fans all the time for
better shots.”
His pictures can be seen at:
http://www.michaelpimentel.com/
VALUE OF DEAF EDUCATION AT UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY
There was a newspaper write up, posted on a
web site, that said Education of the Deaf was the
5th most popular degree conferred by Utah State
University.
To be fair, this 5th billing was split between
Deaf Education and Communicative Disorders, which
may or may not be related to deafness issues.
Bottom line is – how many of these graduates
will stick with Deaf Education ten and twenty
years down the road!
ERADICATING DEAFNESS IN NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR
A newspaper story, posted on a web site, said:
The only cochlear implant surgeon in this province
says deafness is a disability which is being eradicated in
Newfoundland and Labrador
Huh! To eradicate means to completely remove,
and in this case, to have deafness disappear completely
in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Realistic? No, and besides, a deaf person implanted
with a CI is still a deaf person regardless!
HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE DEAF
Many hearing people don’t know how to communicate
with the deaf.
A good web site to help the hearing communicate
with the deaf is at:
http://www.wikihow.com/Communicate-With-Deaf-People
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WHAT IS THAT SUPPOSED TO MEAN?
Living under a deaf sentence
A bitter late-deafened person made that comment.
It is unfortunate that he had to make that comment;
we have several national organizations that help
the late deafened deal with their deafness.
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30th World’s Largest ASL Silent Weekend in 2009
Signing Greeting Cards
ASL and Interpreting DVDs
The 30th Silent Weekend in June 2009 will offer interpreters
more than 2 CEUs. A Legal Interpreting track is being featured.
Over 100 hours of classes also ASL and ITP teachers, and 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 of $140 each!
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?
Please browse our selection of signing greeting cards at:
http://www.DrSign.com
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Hot DeafNews boring, but important!
Much speculation is already going on about Justice
David Souter’s retirement. Big question is – who will
Obama appoint?
His appointment may impact on us, as far as ADA
regulations are concerned. Some justices are strict
with ADA language; some justices are flexible with
ADA language. Souter was a bit flexible, and so
would the new Justice be more flexible or less
flexible than Souter.
This is why we are holding our breaths awaiting
announcement of Obama’s appointment (and the eventual
Capitol Hill fight)!
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Deaf Picture of the Week:
Rick Macomber, the top harness racing driver in Indiana;
he is on the very right side of the group picture
http://www.harnesslink.com/www/Article.cgi?ID=71742
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Question of the week:
Q. I have seen this phrase SCPI. What is it?
A. It is Sign Communication Proficiency Interview.
It means individuals that work at schools for the
deaf must master sign language skills within a
certain time frame, like 2 or 3 years.
As explained by a SLPI coordinator at a school for the deaf:
I conduct the taped interview. My raters rate the tapes.
Every job at the school has different signing levels. For
a teacher, the minimum level is Intermediate and the
preferred level is Advanced. You must have the a minimum
level qualify for the job and you have 2 years to get to
the preferred level. For Maintenance or Housekeeping, the
minimum level is No Functional Skills and the preferred
level is Survival level. We can hire anyone for these 2
positions without rating their signing skills but they
have to meet the preferred level within 2 years.
send your questions to mailto:barry@deafdigest.com
the most interesting questions may be answered
in future DeafDigest editions. Thank you.
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Wish List of the Week:
that Obama will nominate a pro-ADA Justice to
replace the retiring Supreme Court Justice
Souter, who was only mildly flexible
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DeafHistory – Looking Back:
Year 1980 – a radio ham (himself an electronics
expert) and his deaf wife came up with the first
“deaf pager”
It was a primitive set up but it worked. They used
a tiny TTY device which was hooked to a portable radio
ham device. They would first use voice to identify
themselves with each other, and then use the TTY
to send text messages. They tried it at a huge
convention hall and it worked
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Deaf and the Money:
Q. Is it worth to get hurt while fighting other fellow
employees just to grab the hidden $1.00 bill in an
employee bathroom?
A. For several employees, it was worth it! Some years
back, a deaf service agency executive director was upset
that the agency bathroom was untidy and messy and that
no one bothered to clean it up after use. To make his
point loud and clear he hid a $1.00 bill on the floor
under the sink. Several days later, the $1.00 bill was
still on the floor. He then lectured his employees in a
staff meeting. All of a sudden some of them ran to the
bathroom trying to grab that $1.00 bill. Some of them
came back hurt, bloody, bruised, aching and limping!
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DeafNumbers of the Week:
21 – the number of TV entertainment-award programs on
TV (Oscar, Tony, Emmy, etc)
0 – the number of Deaf Entertainment Award events
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full-time and part-time openings
– Residential Counselors
– Counselor Aides
– Night Watch people
The Pressley Ridge School for the Deaf
Pittsburgh, PA
The Pressley Ridge School for the Deaf in Pittsburgh, PA has
full-time and part-time openings for ASL fluent individuals
in the residential component of the program.
Experience working with troubled youth and autism preferred.
Openings include Residential Counselor, Counselor Aide,
and Night Watch.
Requirements vary depending on position and may range from
High School Diploma/GED to Bachelor’s degree.
All positions require appropriate FBI & PA state checks.
Detailed information can be found on our web site:
http://www.pressleyridge.org/careers
or by contacting Bryan Gibbons; Staffing Coordinator
mailto:bgibbons@pressleyridge.org, (voice) 412-872-9449, or
(fax) 412-872-9469.
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position opening
Senior Institutional Researcher
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
Rochester, NY
DESCRIPTION:
To support institutional program planning, evaluation, and decision
making by conducting NTID’s institutional research to design and
execute research studies including data analysis, interpretation,
reporting and development of recommendations. Prepare periodic
reports for institutional units, state and federal agencies,
accrediting bodies, and other external groups, including monitoring
and analyzing reporting requirements, and auditing/verifying data.
Assist users in defining data needs and interpreting results of
analyses; define and assist in developing comprehensive,
integrated management information systems. Write application programs
REQUIRED:
– Advanced degree in: data analysis and interpretation or related
field; statistics; education or deaf studies with sufficient
statistical skills.
– Minimum of 3 years of experience in higher education with a heavy
emphasis on research methods, forecasting, assessment, data
management, data analysis and reporting, and occupational studies.
– Large-scale database management and analytic skills.
– Familiarity with encryption and other data handling
confidentiality techniques.
– Highly focused experience in producing information on educational
issues such as enrollment reporting and forecasting, student
persistence/retention, job placement.
– Extensive SAS programming skills ? sample program written by
applicant required to be submitted with applications materials.
Rochester Institute of Technology is an EO/AA Employer. We are
seeking individuals who are committed to contributing to RIT’s
core values, honor code, and statement of diversity.
Resume deadline May 15th
For more details and to apply on line please go to:
https://mycareer.rit.edu RIT Career Zone
KEYWORD SEARCH: IRC#30037
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Job opening
Information Program Coordinator
Kentucky Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Frankfort, Kentucky
The Kentucky Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is
accepting applications for Information Program Coordinator
for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
This position coordinates all information and referral activities
on deaf and hard of hearing services and programs on a
state-wide basis; and utilizes a wide variety of communication
methods, such as American Sign Language, to serve deaf and hard
of hearing citizens of Kentucky with their information, referral,
and advocacy needs.
The position is located in Frankfort, Kentucky.
Minimum Requirements: Graduate of a college or university with a
bachelor’s degree. Applicants must have two years of administrative
experience providing services to the deaf and hard of hearing.
Typical Working Conditions: Work is typically performed in an office
setting and requires travel both in and out of state. Ability to
communicate with deaf and hard of hearing individuals with a wide
variety of communication modes is required.
You may download an application and apply online at:
https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=20101&siteid=5031
For a more complete job description, please email
mailto:Rachel.Morgan@ky.gov or call at 800-372-3907 and ask for
Ms. Rachel Morgan.
Deadline for Application: May 14, 2009
This position is open to hearing, hard of hearing, and deaf
applicants.
The Kentucky Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender,
religion age, or disability in employment.
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position opening
Teacher of the Deaf – English/Language Arts
Western PA School for the Deaf
Pittsburgh, PA
DEPARTMENT: High School
REPORTS TO: Principal and/or High School Assistant Principal
JOB DESCRIPTION:
This is an exempt, full-time 187-day position. Responsible for
instructional programming in academics, language development
and communication, in addition to guiding students toward healthy
social, emotional and vocational adjustment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
PA Instructional I or Instructional II certification in Deaf
Education with a dual certification in English/Language Arts
required. Information on PA teaching certification may be found
on the PDE website ( http://www.pde.state.pa.us ).
website (www.pde.state.pa.us).
Sign language skills of applicants will be rated using the SLPI.
“Advanced” level skills preferred at hire.
FBI, PA Act 34, and 151 Child Abuse clearances required.
SALARY:
Dependent on education and experience, with full benefits including
membership in the State?s teacher retirement system, medical,
dental, vision, long term disability and life insurance.
10 medical, dental, vision, long term disability and life insurance;
10 sick days and 3 personal days annually.
DEADLINE TO APPLY:
May 29, 2009
STARTING DATE:
August 17, 2009
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Send letter of application and resume to:
Helen K. Shirey
Director of Human Resources
Western PA School for the Deaf
300 East Swissvale Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15218
It is the policy of the Western PA School for the Deaf not to
discriminate in its programs of education, employment, and all other
activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry,
gender, age, religion, disability, or gender preference.
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positions openings
Teachers of the Deaf
Western PA School for the Deaf
Pittsburgh, PA
REPORTS TO: Principal and/or Assistant Principal
JOB DESCRIPTION:
This is an exempt, full-time 187-day position. Responsible for
instructional programming in academics, language development
and communication, in addition to guiding students toward healthy
social, emotional and vocational adjustment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
To be considered, an applicant must possess a PA Instructional I
or Instructional II certification in Deaf Education. A dual
certification in content area is preferred. (Information on PA
teaching certification may be found on the website
http://www.pde.state.pa.us ). Sign language skills of applicants
will be rated using the SLPI; “Advanced” level skills preferred
at time of hire. FBI, PA Act 34 and 151 Child Abuse clearances
required.
SALARY:
Dependent on education and experience, with full benefits including
membership in the State’s teacher retirement system, medical,
dental, vision, long term disability and life insurance.
10 medical, dental, vision, long term disability and life insurance;
10 sick days and 3 personal days annually.
DEADLINE TO APPLY:
May 29, 2009
STARTING DATE:
August 17, 2009
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Send letter of application and resume to:
Helen K. Shirey
Director of Human Resources
Western PA School for the Deaf
300 East Swissvale Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15218
It is the policy of the Western PA School for the Deaf not to
discriminate in its programs of education, employment, and all other
activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry,
gender, age, religion, disability, or gender preference.
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now hiring
Athletic Director/Extra Curricular Activities Director
Metro Deaf School/Minnesota North Star Academy
St. Paul, MN
Candidate would be responsible for Extra Curricular and Athletic
programs at our PreK-12 charter school for Deaf students.
This is Part time to Full time employment for the ’09-’10 school
year calendar with an annual salary commensurate with
experience and/or degree.
Further Information about our available positions can be reviewed
at our websites —
http://metrodeafschool.org/Job_Opportunities.html
http://www.mnnorthstaracademy.org/employment.html
To apply, send letter of interest and current resume to:
Metro Deaf School
ATTN: Director
1471 Brewster St.
St. Paul, MN 55108-2612
mailto:contact.us@metrodeafschool.org
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(updated 5/3/09 – 3 new positions)
position openings
Georgia School for the Deaf
Cave Spring, GA
for position descriptions and application procedures
please click on any of below:
(new)
– Instructor I
http://www.deafdigest.com/instr.doc
(new)
– Micro Systems Support Tech
http://www.deafdigest.com/micro.doc
(new)
– Residential Advisor
http://www.deafdigest.com/resid.doc
– High School Graduation Coach
http://www.deafdigest.com/coach.doc
– Teacher (Blind/Deaf)
http://www.deafdigest.com/lcs.doc
– Reading Content Specialist
http://www.deafdigest.com/rcs.doc
– Substitute Teacher (P/T-Hourly)
http://www.deafdigest.com/sub.doc
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more position openings
Georgia School for the Deaf
Cave Spring, GA
for position descriptions and application procedures
please click on any of below:
– HS Math Teacher
http://www.deafdigest.com/hsmath.doc
– Middle School Language Arts Teacher
http://www.deafdigest.com/lang.doc
– Speech Language Pathologist
http://www.deafdigest.com/slp.doc
– Assistant Director for Instruction
http://www.deafdigest.com/asstdir.doc
– Teacher – Middle School Science
http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/pea_hr_jobsearch.aspx
http://www.spa.ga.gov/word/jobinfo/stateapp-emp.doc
– Teacher – Reading Content Specialist
http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/pea_hr_jobsearch.aspx
http://www.spa.ga.gov/word/jobinfo/stateapp-emp.doc
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(updated May 3rd)
Exciting Career Opportunities at GLAD:
– Job Developer/Interpreter – Anaheim, Pacoima, Santa Ana, CA
– Community Interpreter (Two positions open) – Los Angeles, CA
To learn more about the above positions at GLAD, please go to our website:
If interested for any of these positions then please submit resume
and application to:
Jeff Fetterman
Human Resources Specialist
Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, Inc.
2222 Laverna Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90041
V/TDD: (323) 550-4207
Fax #: (323) 550-4204
E-mail: mailto:jfetterman@gladinc.org
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News of the Week:
It is a rule in the business world that every web site
needs to get a facelift every 2-3 years just to keep things
interesting.
DeafDigest is pleased to announce its facelift,
which is so completely different from the old web site
that many of you have gotten used to.
It contains many new features. Please jump to:
Happy surfing, all of you!
..
Swine flu is very scary. We, the deaf, need to know
more about what it is. A video is available. Do click on:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5t1r7yG7rM&feature=featured
Just make sure to turn on the captions; the icon that
turns on captions is an arrow that points upwards and is
located at the bottom right corner of the youtube screen.
Just click on it to make sure captions are turned on.
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Peter Seiler, a veteran educator and administrator,
will be wearing a new hat, come July 1st.
He will be retiring from Kansas School for the Deaf
and move to Nebraska to start a new position as executive
director of the Nebraska Commission for the Deaf and
Hard of Hearing.
This is not his first foray into the state of
Nebraska. He formerly served as an administrator at
the now-closed Nebraska School for the Deaf.
This time, he will be working out of an office in
Lincoln, not in Omaha.
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David Souter, the Supreme Court justice, is retiring.
How and to what extent would his replacement impact on
the ADA regulations (interpret it strictly according
to the language or interpret it loosely?
A deaf attorney put it this way:
Souter was only moderately liberal. He came down the
wrong way on a few ADA cases, If Obama replaces
him with someone who is really liberal, then it could
potentially impact the court.
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National Deaf Academy and Gallaudet Southeast Regional
Center resent a conference on deafness and mental health:
CONNECTIONS: CULTURE, COLLABORATION & CREATIVITY
Working with Deaf Individuals with Mental Illness
June 11-12 — International Plaza Resort and Spa
— Orlando, FL
Keynote Presenters:
* Liz Hill, National Association of the Deaf
– Chair of the Committee on Mental Health
* Neil Glickman, Ph.D., Westborough State Hospital
* Robert Pollard, Ph.D., University of Rochester
Continuing Education Units will be requested from:
* American Psychological Association
* National Association of Social Workers
* National Board of Certified Counselors
* Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
For registration and additional information visit:
http://www.nda.com
Questions?? Contact Anne Wiechec at
mailto:anne.wiechec@psysolutions.com
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– note: it takes place Sunday night, May 3rd –
The DeafYoga Foundation (DYF) presents the world’s first-ever
DeafYoga Day on Sunday, May 3rd. It marks the day that people
around the globe will come together to help open the door
for the deaf community to gain equal access to yoga.
This ground-breaking event is for all of you who have wanted
to learn more about yoga or simply believe in equal access
for the Deaf community.
We will have city-wide yoga classes in New York City and an
evening Fundraiser & Celebration Gala that will be streamed
live over the internet. Meet Hollywood actor Tyrone
Giordano and listen to lectures by senior Yogis and DYF founder
Lila Lolling.
There will also be amazing food, yoga lectures, Indian dancers and
a silent auction.
If you have ever been curious about yoga Sunday, May 3rd evening
is your night!!
Don’t live in NYC? NO PROBLEM! Our evening Gala will be an
internet live-streamed event where you can view people sharing
their yoga stories and watch our entire Gala online.
Visit http://www.deafyoga.org/DYday for more information.
– note: it takes place Sunday night, May 3rd –
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A HEARING AID BRIBE
Almost all bribes involve money. But a hearing aid
bribe?
Yes, it took place in Florida three years ago.
A political group wanted state legislators to pass
a bill for them.
This political group bribed state legislators
with free hearing aids. It did not matter if legislators
were hearing or deaf.
125 legislators accepted hearing aids. Two “honest”
legislators turned it down.
It is not fair; poor deaf people in Florida cannot
afford hearing aids; rich hearing legislators that
do not need hearing aids still accept it as a bribe!
– for ASL News version, please click on:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/video-bribe/
(for your convenience, video links are posted on top
of each DeafDigest edition)
A CAR ACCIDENT
What is a half hit-run accident. It is when a
hearing driver has an automobile accident with a
deaf driver.
The hearing driver got out of the car and
said something to the deaf driver.
The deaf driver told the hearing driver that he
is deaf and to please write down on a pad.
The panicked hearing driver got back into the
car and drove away!
DeafDigest editor hopes the surprised deaf
driver copied the license number of the
half hit-run hearing driver!
– for ASL News version, please click on:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/video-accident/
(for your convenience, video links are posted on top
of each DeafDigest edition)
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12th Biennial Deaf Women United Conference
July 22-26, 2009
Portland, Oregon
Come to the City of Roses for the national Deaf Women
United (DWU) conference! It’s not too late to register!
Go to http:www.dwu.org or http://www.dwow.org to find
the conference registration form. We accept payments by
check, pay pal or credit card. This will be a great
opportunity to together with deaf, deaf-blind and hard
of hearing women from all over the USA and Canada.
Registration includes meals, entertainment, workshops
and exhibits. The DWU conference is hosted by the Deaf
Women of Oregon and SW Washington in partnership with
DWU. Here are some great events offered at the conference:
Keynote Speaker:
Miriam Richards, famed deaf high point
climber, and author of The High Point of Persistence: The
Miriam Richards Story, will be our keynote presenter. You
will be inspired by her story of overcoming Multiple
Scleroses while conquering mountains in the USA.
Entertainment:
The DWU Conference has great entertainment lined up with
Pinky Aiello, Ruthie Jordan and the Deaf Women Pioneer
Troupe. A lunch cruise is planned on the beautiful
Columbia River and you can sign up for tours at Mt. St.
Helens, Multnomah Falls and OMSI or go to Portland’s
famous Saturday Market.
Workshops:
A wide variety of workshops are offered including
“Staying Optimistic in a Volatile Market” by Stephanie
Summers, “Adoption” by Maureen Behrens and Lisa
Peters, “Lessons Learned about Interpersonal Violence:
Importance of Collaboration” by Deirdre Schlehofer, Vicki
T. Hurwitz, Sharon Haynes, and Mary Mowl and many more
workshops focusing on eating healthy, parenting styles,
going green and finding your leadership style. More
information about this can be found at the http://www.dwu.org
or http://www.dwow.org website.
Sponsors/Exhibits:
Our sponsors include Sprint, OTRS, Purple Communications,
Viable, Sorenson, CSDVRS, Gallaudet and NTID. We also
have exhibitors including Creative Memories, Pure
Romance, Scensy Wickless Candles, Chestnut Lane, a
massage table offered by Washington Licensed Massage
Therapist Tish Randolph, just to name a few! You can
still be a sponsor, exhibitor or place a program book for
a very low price.
Hotel
The conference will take place at the Red Lion in the
Jantzen Beach area of Portland. The hotel is situated
right on the Columbia River! In fact, the lunch cruise
will dock at the hotel and tour the river for 2 hours.
Those of you who are reserving a hotel room, please do so
by May 22nd (extended deadline) to take advantage of the
special conference rate. You can contact the hotel at
calling 503-283-4466 or 1-800-Red-Lion. Please give the
hotel the conference code DEAF WOMEN UNITED. If you are
looking for a roommate at the conference go to
http://dwuconferenceroommates.messageforums.net/ , register
your login and then post on the DWU conference roommate
forum.
For more information on registration, sponsorships, or
program book ads, contact mailto:DWU2009@aol.com or go
to the DWU and DWOW web sites. We hope to see you in July!
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DEAFNESS FOR NO REASON
Many of us were born deaf and do not know why we
became deaf; this is true of a deaf child of hearing
parents, with no deaf members on both sides of the
family tree.
Also, there have been cases of young people becoming
deaf for no reason, not being exposed to noise pollution
or sickness or something. This may be called Sudden
Deafness Syndrome.
There is another name for Sudden Deafness Syndrome;
it is called Asymptomatic Deafness. The word
asymptomatic means “without symptoms.”
PICTURE PHONE NOW AND THEN
We, the deaf, use videos to communicate with
each other in the past.
This is not a new innovation. In fact, it is an
old innovation.
The old innovation was the TV phone, introduced
by the AT&T several times, taken off the market
and then re-introduced only to be pulled out again.
Why did it flop? Several reasons, but the biggest
reason was cost of use. It would cost the user $16.00
per 3-minute units at TV phone public booths.
We should consider ourselves so lucky these days!
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BUGS BUNNY LOVING US
The famous cartoon “The Big Snooze” showed Bugs Bunny,
the lovable rabbit character, using ILY to tell us that
he loves us.
When a cartoon character flashes this ILY sign, it is
no longer a big deal. Famous people do that all the
time – but this cartoon was produced in 1946!
The ILY sign was not universally used until
the early seventies, or even of the late sixties.
Did the cartoonist know something that we didn’t
or if it was a coincidence?
Always a mystery.
A SCHOOL FOUNDER
A month ago, Edgar A. Smith Jr, a Texan, passed away
and the newspapers ran a piece on him, citing his long
list of accomplishment.
One such accomplishment was founding a school for
the deaf.
The newspaper did not say which school it was.
A google search failed to come up with that school.
A genuine claim or a bogus claim, no one knows?
MANY FAMOUS PEOPLE HAVE A LINK WITH THE DEAF
– Al Pacino, famous actor
His biggest professional regret was not being able to play
opposite Marlee Matlin in the movie “Children of a Lesser God”
because two of his aunts were deaf.
WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE?
a question asked of many, many interpreters:
what is your full-time and real job?
if you have these “hate” or “horror” stories, please
mailto:barry@deafdigest.com
COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR – continuing series
People who use closed captioning need to be aware of what is
good and bad captioning. There are producers of programs and
television stations that are trying to save money without
regard to the quality of captioning that they are providing.
In order to tell if captioning is good or bad, first of all,
we need to understand the difference between realtime
and post-production captioning.
If a program has been pre-recorded, then the captioning should
be done ahead of time. The captioning for a pre-recorded
program should be nearly 100% perfect.
If a program is occurring live, then realtime captioning is
used. The captioner will instantaneously create the captions
while hearing the broadcast as it is occurring. Because
it is being done live, some mistakes will occur.
In order to save money, some producers are using realtime
captioning for pre-recorded programs. This means that
there will be errors in the captioning that should not be
there. In order to have quality captions, the captioning
for pre-recorded programs should be done in advance.
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WHO IS IN CHARGE OF A MAINSTREAMED PROGRAM IN A SCHOOL DISTRICT?
– in one district, it is the clinician!
(not sure what does the clinician specialize in)
(in many school districts we would expect a principal,
or a director or a coordinator or a supervisor or someone
with an appropriate title would direct their mainstreaming
programs; some districts are different and this reflects in
a startling title above. Be surprised or shocked every week
until series run out)
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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 final
transition to digital TV which is scheduled to occur on or
before June 12, 2009.
Question this week:
I’ve been having captioning problems on my new HDTV. I’ve written
the FCC and wondering if they are going to do anything about it?”
Answer:
Good news! The FCC knows about all these problems happening
everywhere and they just announced the establishment of a DTV
captioning work group to study these problems. It is made up of
both consumer and industry representatives.
Their first meeting is on May 18th.
For more details, read this document:
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Hot DeafNews boring, but important!
Theories as to why we, the deaf, have become deaf,
may possibly have been thrown out of the window, thanks
to findings of a team of scientists from Stanford, University
of Wisconsin, and Oregon Health and Science University.
In the past they thought something in the inner ear
was causing deafness. Now they are saying it is all wrong!
And they still have not identified precisely where inside
the ear is causing deafness but it definitely is not
in where they thought it was!
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The Deaf and the Law
location:
Australia
case:
a group of deaf travelers were not allowed to board an
airline unless a hearing person accompanies them.
result:
while the airline spokesperson apologized, the group has
filed a formal complaint with the Human Rights and Equal
Opportunity Commission under the Disability Discrimination
Act.
comment:
this is puzzling because deaf Australians have traveled
alone everywhere in the world and especially in
Australia with no problems.
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DeafADA Issue of the Week:
making ADA a law in USA was not easy. It was a
marathon process, consisting of 14 congressional
hearings, 63 field hearings by the special ADA
task force before the bill was written up for
review by both sides of the Congress
..
Shirley Glassman’s Captioning Blooper of the Week:
as the family perhaps (prepares) her funeral
….
What became of?
Jon Green, hard of hearing
– past
superintendent, 10 years, South Dakota School for the Deaf
– present
research professor, Sanford U.S.D. Medical Center in Sioux Falls
and is currently one of 3 finalists for the Tea, SD Area
Superintendent (hearing district)
mailto:barry@deafdigest.com with “past” and
“present” details
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News of the Week – Looking Back 10 Years Ago:
Deafness may cause dyslexia! This is what a group of
scientists from the University of California at San
Francisco have reported at a conference of the
National Academy of Sciences.
They said a group of adults, in a test study, had
problems identifying different sounds while relating to
the printed words.
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News of the Week – Looking Back 5 Years Ago:
Newspaper stories could be utterly misleading. One recent story
ran a piece titled “Did sign language increase deaf population?”
Huh! Meaning more people are becoming deaf because of their
growing use of sign language?
It would be much more accurate to just say that sign language
has helped deafness-in-denial individuals acknowledge their own
hearing loss.
….
Deaf Apocalypse of the Week:
At your workplace there is a fellow that you have
never communicated, in any which way possible – lipreading,
note writing, gesturing, etc.
There was no actual reason to communicate because your
work chores are different from his, and there was no reason
to cross paths professionally.
One day you need to communicate with him and he
overreacts with a weird series of gestures that you do not
understand!
..
A Vocational Rehabilitation counselor’s pet peeve:
The interpreters working as a team spend time talking
to each other during a conference instead of the job at
hand.
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position opening
Service Coordinator/ Deaf Medicaid
Center for Disability Rights, Inc
Rochester, NY
for job description & application procedures, please click at:
http://www.deafdigest.com/uploads/deafmedicaid.doc
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positions open
Managers (2 positions)
NTID Department of Access Services
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
Rochester, NY
Description:
– Supervise, provide direction and guide non-exempt professional
and general staff, temporary staff, student employees and
Coordinators of Interpreting. Responsibilities include
hiring, termination, performance appraisal, professional
development, determination of wage/salary merit increments,
establishment of annual POWs, and providing consultation
regarding health and safety issues. Skillfully manage the
administration and resolution of all HR and employee relations
activities such as performance management, disciplinary
actions, Worker’s Comp and injury reports,
time & attendance and payroll.
Job Requirements:
– Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree preferred.
– Certification, professional license or credential: Registry
of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID).
– 5 years of expert/master skill level interpreting experience,
3 years service coordination and supervisory experience.
– Organizational skills.
– Excellent verbal, written, and sign communication skills.
– Management skills.
– Leadership skills.
– Computer skills.
The Rochester Institute of Technology is an EO/AA employer.
For detailed description and to apply on line please go to:
http://mycareer.rit.edu
– For College of Liberal Arts position use KEYWORD SEARCH IRC#29517
– For College of Science and Kate Gleason College of Engineering
position use KEYWORD SEARCH IRC#29503
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(updated 5/03/09)
list of employment openings
DCARA
various locations in Northern California
all positions open until filled
– Job Developer & Interpreter for EDD
San Francisco
please click on:
http://www.dcara.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=55&Itemid=51
and click on Job Developer & Interpreter, San Francisco
E-Mail All Applications to mailto:hr@dcara.org
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(updated 5/03/09)
Employment vacancies
Spanish Trans/interpreter
Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf,
Wilson, NC
closing date – 05/07/2009
to view these vacancies please visit our website at:
http://osp.its.state.nc.us/dhhssearchresults3a.asp?vacancykey=4421
contact person:
mailto:cynthia.johnson@ncmail.net
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position openings
Child Care Workers – Overnight and Residential
Walden School at The Learning Center for the Deaf
Framingham, MA
Walden School, a residential therapeutic program located on
our Framingham campus, provides services to emotionally,
behaviorally and psychiatrically disabled Deaf youth.
Minimum high school diploma, some college course work
preferred.
Must be mature and dependable with strong interpersonal
skills.
Experience working with children a must.
ASL fluency required.
NOTE: Overnight child care workers without knowledge of ASL
must be willing to learn.
Send Resume, cover letter and references to:
Judi Broderick
The Learning Center for the Deaf
848 Central Street
Framingham, MA 01701
mailto:judi_broderick@tlcdeaf.org
(508) 879-5110 extension 306
http://www.tlcdeaf.org
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position opening
Wraparound Family Partner
Walden School at The Learning Center for the Deaf
Framingham, MA
The Family Partner works as part of a team in the Walden School
Wraparound Program, a strength-based family centered program
serving families in their communities.
The Family Partner is responsible for support and advocacy to
parents/caregivers, providing some direct services and
helping families identify and access community resources.
The right candidate should have experience providing supportive
services to families or to individuals with emotional or behavioral
disturbance, preferably as a caregiver.
ASL fluency and bicultural competency are required.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Must be able to work collaboratively with a team and posses effective
interpersonal and communication skills.
Time flexibility and some availability during evening/weekend hours
is required as is a valid Massachusetts drivers license.
Walden School, a residential therapeutic treatment program located
on our Framingham campus, provides comprehensive services to
emotionally, behaviorally, and psychiatrically disabled Deaf youth
Send Resume, Cover Letter and references to:
Lynn Marshall
The Learning Center for the Deaf
848 Central Street
Framingham MA 01701
mailto:lynn_marshall@tlcdeaf.org
http://www.tlcdeaf.org
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position opening
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE FACULTY
Front Range Community College
Westminster, Colorado
Front Range Community College is now accepting applications for
a full time ASL Faculty member to start Fall 2009.
This position teaches a full range of ASL and Deaf Culture
courses as a part of the Interpreter Preparation Program.
Masters degree in ASL, Deaf Studies Education or related
field.
For a complete position description and to apply, please visit:
http://www.frontrange.edu/employment
EOE
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position opening
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE/INTERPRETER PREP.
PROGRAM CAMPUS LAB COORDINATOR II
Front Range Community College
Westminster, Colorado
This position works directly with students to reinforce classroom
instruction. Coordinates and assists ASL/IPP faculty, staff and
students with lab assignments and develops activities to support
instruction.
Native fluency in American Sign Language with competency in
written English required.
For complete job announcement and to apply please visit:
http://www.frontrange.edu/employment
EOE
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position opening
Smoky Mountain Center
Clinical Counselor
Central Region/ Morganton, NC
Clinical counselor is part of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program
that provides behavioral health assessment, clinical treatment,
case management and advocacy services to deaf and hard of hearing
persons in a 27-county service area.
Clients served will be children, adolescents and adults with a
broad range of diagnoses of hearing. Clients will be referred from
throughout the 27-county catchment area by any of a wide array of
organizations and agencies that have identified the need for the
specialized services delivered by this program.
Master’s degree from an accredited school of social work or an
appropriate human services field and must have a professional
license or be license eligible.
Due to the population served by this position, applicants must be
proficient in American Sign Language.
Prefer experience working with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
Grade/Step to be determined by qualifications and classification
of applicant
Position is 100% FTE with comprehensive benefits. This is a non –
exempt position
Open until filled
Send a NC State Application to:
Smoky Mountain Center,
Department of Human Resources,
44 Bonnie Lane,
Sylva, NC 28779.
to get the NC State application form, click on:
http://www.smokymountaincenter.com/employment.asp
and click again on:
Microsoft Word Application Extension
Smoky Mountain Center is an EO, AA employer.
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