Posts published in December 2009

DeafDigest Blue - December 27, 2009

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Dedication

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

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Top News of the Year (January through June)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Hot Deaf News during the week:


- Very Hot News

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


- Sunday December 20th 

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



- Monday December 21st

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



- Tuesday December 22nd

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



- Wednesday December 23rd

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


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

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Honoring those that departed us in 2009:

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

(Gold edition will list the remaining departed individuals)


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Deaf Miscellaneous stuff:

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

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in this edition)

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


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

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


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

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

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

they have some interesting language shortcuts

   Examples here in USA would be like this:

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

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

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A QUESTION ABOUT VIDEO RELAY THAT YOU WERE AFRAID TO ASK

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


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



WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE?

being challenged by a hearing person with this comment:

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


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



COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR - continuing series

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

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

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

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

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A DEAF SCIENTIST FUNCTIONING IN ALL-HEARING ENVIRONMENT

If you expect your hearing associates to write things
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and make the best out of it.


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Hot DeafNews boring, but important!

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

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The Deaf and the Law

- location
state of Washington

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

- result
the law was changed

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

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DeafADA Issue of the Week:

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

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

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The Captioning Blunder of the Week:

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

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What became of?


Kyle Sontag

- past

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

- present

research chemist, University of Georgia


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


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News of the Week - Looking Back 10 Years Ago:

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


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News of the Week - Looking Back 5 Years Ago:

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

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Deaf Apocalypse of the Week:

On its web site, the Virgin Airlines said -

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

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


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

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A Vocational Rehabilitation counselor's great news:

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

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A Lipreading Problem: What did that person say?


from a DeafDigest subscriber:

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

The subscriber said:

I thought that was an odd breakfast choice  :)



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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Mental Health Therapist 
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San Diego, CA

$39,000/year w/benefits

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

E.O.E.

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Employment Opportunities
Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
Pittsburgh, PA

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

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

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

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

Email:  mailto:hshirey@wpsd.org

EOE

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

Target Hire Date: June 2010


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

Requirement:     
MSW or equivalent
ASL proficiency required 


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

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

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

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

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(12/27/09 updated closing dates)

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

to view these vacancies please visit our website at:

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

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

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

- Mobile Mental Health Therapist

FT with/American Sign Language
Outpatient/Adult Treatment

Monday - Friday
37.5 hours per week.

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

American Sign Language fluency REQUIRED. 

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

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

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

to apply, contact:

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

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

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

http://www.pmhs.org

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lexington is seeking qualified individuals for the following job openings:

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

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

- Parent Educator 

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

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

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(updated posting - December 27, 2009)

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

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

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

- Director of Community Relations

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

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position opening
Clinical Therapist
National Deaf Academy
Mt Dora, Florida

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

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

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

Competitive salary and excellent benefit package. 

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

Email: mailto:btashlein@nda.com 

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

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

Full/Part Time

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

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

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

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

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

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

or fax to 410-543-4874.

Position is open until filled

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Hot Deaf News during the week:

- Dedication

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


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


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

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


- Very Hot News

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


- Sunday December 13th 

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


- Monday December 14th

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

- Tuesday December 15th

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


- Wednesday December 16th

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



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

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Deaf Miscellaneous stuff:

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

..

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

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

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

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

   Very sad.

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

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Interested in pursuing graduate studies in psychology?

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

Deaf and hearing applications are encouraged. 

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


DEAF NEW ZEALAND
   A newspaper story was written as follows:

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

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

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


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


A QUESTION ABOUT VIDEO RELAY THAT YOU WERE AFRAID TO ASK

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

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




WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE?

quoted exactly as is by an interpreter:

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



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



COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR - continuing series

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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A DEAF SCIENTIST FUNCTIONING IN ALL-HEARING ENVIRONMENT

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



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

We have been renovating residential homes in the metro area.

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

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

Our remodeling service includes:

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

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

We believe in making life more comfortable through quality remodels

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

http://www.healthbridges.info

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Hot DeafNews boring, but important!

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

..

The Deaf and the Law

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

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



..

DeafADA Issue of the Week:

Who pays for interpreters at staff meetings at
the workplace?

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

..

The Captioning Blunder of the Week:

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


....

What became of?

James Hartobey

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

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



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


..

News of the Week - Looking Back 10 Years Ago:

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

..

News of the Week - Looking Back 5 Years Ago:

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

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

....

Deaf Apocalypse of the Week:

A newspaper story was headlined:

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


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


..

A Vocational Rehabilitation counselor's great news:

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


..

A Lipreading Problem: What did that person say?

Let me introduce Minson to you?


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



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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

$39,000/year w/benefits

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

E.O.E.

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Employment Opportunities
Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
Pittsburgh, PA

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

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

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

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

Email:  mailto:hshirey@wpsd.org

EOE

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

Target Hire Date: June 2010


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

Requirement:     
MSW or equivalent
ASL proficiency required 


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

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

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

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

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

(Full-time grant position)

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

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

- Prior experience in Employment Services

- Proficiency in American Sign Language required

- Prior experience with individuals from diverse cultural 
backgrounds

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

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


CLOSING DATE:        
Open until filled

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

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(new closing dates)

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

to view these vacancies please visit our website at:

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

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

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

- Mobile Mental Health Therapist

FT with/American Sign Language
Outpatient/Adult Treatment

Monday - Friday
37.5 hours per week.

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

American Sign Language fluency REQUIRED. 

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

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

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

to apply, contact:

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

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

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

http://www.pmhs.org

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lexington is seeking qualified individuals for the following job openings:

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

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

- Parent Educator 

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

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

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(updated posting - December 20, 2009)

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

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

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

- Director of Community Relations

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

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position opening
Clinical Therapist
National Deaf Academy
Mt Dora, Florida

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

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

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

Competitive salary and excellent benefit package. 

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

Email: mailto:btashlein@nda.com 

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

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

Full/Part Time

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

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

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

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

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

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

or fax to 410-543-4874.

Position is open until filled

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Hot Deaf News during the week:

- Very Hot News

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

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- Sunday December 6th 

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

- Monday December 7th

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

- Tuesday December 8th

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

- Wednesday December 9th

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

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

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Deaf Miscellaneous stuff:

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

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

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

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

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Interested in pursuing graduate studies in psychology?

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

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

Relevant work experience is desired, though not required.

Deaf and hearing applications are encouraged. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A QUESTION ABOUT VIDEO RELAY THAT YOU WERE AFRAID TO ASK

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

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

WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE?

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

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

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

COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR - continuing series

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

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

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

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

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

Inaccurate captions are not providing equal access.

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A DEAF SCIENTIST FUNCTIONING IN ALL-HEARING ENVIRONMENT

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

(series to continue for a number of weeks)

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premier Deaf Owned remodeling contractors. 

We have been renovating residential homes in the metro area.

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

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http://www.healthbridges.info  announcement

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

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

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

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

http://www.healthbridges.info

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Hot DeafNews boring, but important!

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

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The Deaf and the Law

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

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DeafADA Issue of the Week:

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

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

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

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The Captioning Blunder of the Week:

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

....

What became of?

Brad Minns

- past

gold medal winning tennis player, 1985 Deaflympics

- present

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

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

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News of the Week - Looking Back 10 Years Ago:

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

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News of the Week - Looking Back 5 Years Ago:

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

....

Deaf Apocalypse of the Week:

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

Just 45 registered deaf drivers!

C'mon, what is going on?

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A Vocational Rehabilitation counselor's great news:

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

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A Lipreading Problem: What did that person say?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Send to:     

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

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

(Full-time grant position)

DATE POSITION TO BE FILLED:
As soon as possible

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

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

- Prior experience in Employment Services

- Proficiency in American Sign Language required

- Prior experience with individuals from diverse cultural
backgrounds

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

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

CLOSING DATE:
Open until filled

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

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(new closing dates)

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

to view these vacancies please visit our website at:

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

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

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

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

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

Supervisor:  Peter Bailey, Director of Student Life

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

- Mobile Mental Health Therapist

FT with/American Sign Language
Outpatient/Adult Treatment

Monday - Friday
37.5 hours per week.

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

American Sign Language fluency REQUIRED. 

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

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

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

to apply, contact:

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

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

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

http://www.pmhs.org

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lexington is seeking qualified individuals for the following job openings:

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

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

- Parent Educator 

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

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

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

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

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

- Director of Community Relations

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

- Computer Instructor (Part Time)

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

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

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

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position opening
Clinical Therapist
National Deaf Academy
Mt Dora, Florida

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

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

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

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

Competitive salary and excellent benefit package. 

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

Email: mailto:btashlein@nda.com 

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

EOE

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

Full/Part Time

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

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

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

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

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

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

or fax to 410-543-4874.

Position is open until filled

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Hot Deaf News during the week:

- Dedication

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


- Very Hot News

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

..

- Sunday November 29th 

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



- Monday November 30th

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

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



- Tuesday December 1st

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



- Wednesday December 2nd

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


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


..

Deaf Miscellaneous stuff:

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

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mailto:barry@deafdigest.com

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

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

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


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


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

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


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


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

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


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

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

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



A QUESTION ABOUT VIDEO RELAY THAT YOU WERE AFRAID TO ASK

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

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



WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE?

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

please tell him to do this.....

or

please tell him to do that...





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



COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR - continuing series

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

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

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

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

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

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A DEAF SCIENTIST FUNCTIONING IN ALL-HEARING ENVIRONMENT

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


(series to continue for a number of weeks)

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Hot DeafNews boring, but important!

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

..

The Deaf and the Law

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

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

Said an attorney:

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

..

DeafADA Issue of the Week:

The magic number is 15 employees.

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

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

Just all depends.

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

..

The Captioning Blunder of the Week:

there is a grey maier (matter) in the brain

....

What became of?

Jack Clevenger

- past

deaf staff member, Mesa Community College, Arizona


- present

vocational counselor, West Yavapai Guidance Clinic
in Arizona


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


..

News of the Week - Looking Back 10 Years Ago:

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

..

News of the Week - Looking Back 5 Years Ago:

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

....

Deaf Apocalypse of the Week:

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

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

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A Lipreading Problem: What did that person say?

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

That missed word may lead to a huge misunderstanding.


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

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

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


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

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(new closing dates)

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

to view these vacancies please visit our website at:

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

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

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

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

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

Supervisor:  Peter Bailey, Director of Student Life


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

- Mobile Mental Health Therapist

FT with/American Sign Language
Outpatient/Adult Treatment

Monday - Friday
37.5 hours per week.

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

American Sign Language fluency REQUIRED. 

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

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

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

to apply, contact:

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

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

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

http://www.pmhs.org

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lexington is seeking qualified individuals for the following job openings:

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

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

- Parent Educator 

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

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

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(updated posting - December 6, 2009)

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

- Director of Community Relations

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

- Computer Instructor (Part Time)

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

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

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

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

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

- native ASL User or fluency in ASL

- holds ASLTA certification or similar certification preferred

- knowledge of first and second language teaching methods

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


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

- teach ASL to staff and community members

- teach aspects of Deaf Culture

- develop syllabus, quizzes and exams

- participate in ASL Teachers' Meetings

SALARY: competitive salary schedule commensurating with experience

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

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

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position opening
Clinical Therapist
National Deaf Academy
Mt Dora, Florida

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

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

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

Competitive salary and excellent benefit package. 

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

Email: mailto:btashlein@nda.com 

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

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

Full/Part Time

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

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

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

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

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

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

or fax to 410-543-4874.

Position is open until filled

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