Posts published in January 2010

DeafDigest Gold - January 24, 2010

Gold edition            Barry Strassler, Editor
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ASL Videos of the Week:
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http://deafdigest.com/videos/stewart/

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Deaf Cartoon (Fogey) of the week:
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DeafDigest welcomes unique deafnews tips; do email:
mailto:barry@deafdigest.com

sources of unique deafnews are never revealed; always
anonymous

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Four Deaf Cartoons (Fogeys) are shown every week on:
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Go there to look at the latest Cartoon

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Weitz & Luxenberg P.C., founded in 1986, is one of the leading
plaintiffs' litigation law firms in America.

The firm has played leading roles in national and local litigations
involving defective medicines and medical devices, and general
negligence, among others.

Our law firm is expanding its litigation against the California-based
Advanced Bionics Corporation, related to defective cochlear implants
implanted in young children and adults.

Some of the firm's clients have suffered multiple implant surgeries
due to a defective implant being surgically removed and replaced
with a second defective implant that later failed.

If you or your child has been implanted with a defective cochlear
implant, we encourage you to contact Weitz & Luxenberg at
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and follow instructions on the screen

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The DeafDigest is divided into Blue and Gold sections, both
ranked equal in contents, features and ads. This is the
Gold section.

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weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at:

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Hot Deaf News during the week:

- Hot Newspaper stories during the week:

Kansas superintendent Maile announces retirement
http://deafdigest.com/maile/

Unlicensed hearing aid vendor in Florida charged
with two felonies
http://deafdigest.com/hearingaidvendor/


- Very Hot News 

Every state needs a commission for the deaf and the
hard of hearing. In Idaho, it is called the
Idaho Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
(CDHH). Unfortunately state governor Otter
may not see eye to eye with us, his eye towards
the budget bottom line, and has hinted that
CDHH funds be cut drastically. The full
story is at:

http://deafdigest.com/idahocdhh/


- Thursday January 21st

Tourists at Cape Town in South Africa may enjoy
riding on the water taxis at the V&A Waterfront.
These taxis would look like floating soccer balls
if viewing from a distance. These soccer balls
carry ads. Anyway, these soccer ball taxis
were built by deaf students, that attend
classes at the Whisper Boat Building Academy.
Of course the tourists would not know it unless
someone tells them!



- Friday January 22nd

A result of the stimulus funds pushed by the
federal government was the establishment of The
Green Bank of Kentucky. The bank's first loan
was to the Kentucky Department of Education.
Part of the funds will help upgrade the energy
facilities at the Kentucky School for the Deaf.


- Saturday January 23rd

For the benefit of deaf households that have
landline telephones, the FCC issued a ruling
regarding these robocalls. Robocall operators
must obtain written permission from deaf households.
Without such a permission, robocalls are banned.
This is great - but these robocall operators will
still find a way to get around it!

 

(please go back to the Blue edition for the Sunday-Wednesday 
Hot Deaf News)


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Deaf Miscellaneous stuff:

Position Announcement: CAMP SIGNSHINE DRAMA SPECIALIST
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Advocacy Resource Center 
in Nevada

for full position description and application procedures,
click on http://deafdigest.com/dramaspecialist/

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sComm, engineer and manufacturer of the UbiDuo,  is
looking for a experienced Sales Account Manager.

Qualified candidate must have demonstrated knowledge and
background with implementing effective sales strategies and
territory management.
This position requires extensive monthly travel that includes
working at the sComm booth of national and regional conferences
as well as face to face sales presentations with key
customers.

Experience with assistive devices and Deaf and Hard of Hearing
culture a plus.

If you are independent and goal oriented please contact John Effinger
at mailto:jeffinger@scommonline.com or 951-202-9884.

For more information about sComm visit http://www.scommonline.com

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please email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com

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HAPPY NEW YEAR TAKE 10% OFF IN 2010!

What's your New Years resolution?

If the answer is being on time then you've come to the right place!

Purchase either the Sonic Boom Alarm Clock or the Sonic Boom Alarm
Clock with the vibrator at 10% off in January!

It has many great features including a built-in receiver to pick up
transmissions from other signalers.

Call 1-800-233-9130 (V/TTY) or visit us at:
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For a copy of our NEW catalog, email your request to:
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DEAF LEADERS OUTSIDE OF WASHINGTON, DC & ROCHESTER, NY
   DeafDigest editor has lived in the Washington, DC
area for much of his life. Many deaf leaders in the
Washington, DC area are either Gallaudet or NTID/RIT
graduates. When we see each other at meetings, at
workshops and at social events, we often ignore them.
   It is often different in small towns; when these
deaf leaders from Washington, DC and Rochester, NY
visit these small towns, these deaf people are
thrilled and proud to be hosts.
   Just different in Washington, DC and Rochester, NY.

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

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

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The University of Tennessee Rehabilitation Counseling Program 
is seeking Master?s students to apply for the Deafness 
Concentration.  

****Funding is available in the form of RSA Traineeships.****

Students in the Deafness Concentration will pursue 48-hours of 
coursework in rehabilitation counseling and are also expected 
to fulfill the following requirements:

1) Completion of the non-credit Orientation to Deafness (OTD) 
program offered in summer term by the UT Center on Deafness.  

2) Demonstration of American Sign Language (ASL) skills at an 
Intermediate level or above on the Sign Language Proficiency 
Interview (SLPI) prior to graduation.

3) Completion of all practicum, internship, external course 
writing assignments, and independent research in settings or 
topics related to persons who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Students are admitted to the on-campus program each fall and 
complete the program in approximately 16 months.  

Distance Education students are admitted every other year 
(with the next cohort beginning in August, 2010) 
and complete the program in two years.

The application deadline is April 15.  

Admission decisions are made by May 15. 

A number of RSA Traineeships are available to students.

Patrick L. Dunn, Ph.D., CRC
Associate Professor, Counselor Education
Coordinator, Rehabilitation Counseling Program
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
A523 Bailey Education Complex
Knoxville, TN  37996

Phone:  (865) 974-8013
Email: mailto:pdunn4@utk.edu

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LARRY STEWART SAYS WE DO NOT HAVE DEAF CULTURE
   Larry Stewart, a well known deaf psychologist,
died in the early 1990's.
   Do we have Deaf Culture? Almost all of say yes,
we have Deaf Culture. Larry disagreed. He said
there is no such a thing as Deaf Culture.
   Few weeks before he died, Larry wrote a letter
to DeafDigest editor explaining why there is no
Deaf Culture, and that we are wrong about it.
   Does DeafDigest agree with Larry? No, but
Larry was a great man and many deaf people
miss him.
 

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


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


EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIV TRYING TO HELP MICHIGAN STATE UNIV
   Recently there was an uproar over Michigan State
University (MSU) closing out its Deaf Education program. This
program was based on ASL.
   Eastern Michigan University (EMU) operates its own Deaf
Education program, only that it is oral based.
   One would think EMU would stand much to gain (oral
education) at the closing of MSU's program?
   Wrong! In a letter from EMU to MSU, it basically said:

MSU closing would jeopardize K-12 programs in the state,
including Michigan School for the Deaf. Without MSU,
these K-12 programs are forced to hire out of state
teachers, and that future teachers are forced to go out of
state to enroll in deaf education programs! 

   Point is well taken. We cannot imagine AgBell and the NAD
"supporting" each other's philosophies and objectives. Yet,
EMU is trying to help out MSU!




THE PEDERSENS OF BERKELEY & FREMONT
   A recent edition of the California News, the
publication of California School for the Deaf
at Fremont, profiled the Pedersens in a one
page spread. 
   For the past 62 years (1948 through 2010),
there has been a Pedersen among the student
body. It began with a Teresa and a Dom in
1934 and possibly ending with a Jax, of
class of 2017. All in all, it involves
17 Pedersens. This may possibly continue if
one of the younger Pedersens continue to enroll
their children at the Fremont school. The older
Pedersens attended the now-closed campus at
Berkeley before the school moved to Fremont.
   At Rhode Island School for the Deaf,
seven Ferreira siblings were students, spanning
several decades until the last one graduated.
   At North Dakota School for the Deaf,
nine Frelich siblings, like with the Ferreira 
siblings, were students.    


A SCHOOL'S GOAL FOR ITS TOWN
   The Donaldsons School for the Deaf is located in
Linlithgow, Scotland.
   This school has an ambitious goal - to make 
Linlithgow a "deaf aware" town. To achieve that goal,
the school wants at least one person in every shop
and store capable of using sign language.
   Is this goal realistic? Hope so - Linlithgow
population is 13,370.
   As a point of reference, this town is 20 miles
away from Edinburgh.



A PRODUCT FRAUD
   Hearing aid ads are everywhere; even hearing aid
stores post up signs that make promises with your
hearing loss.
   Even in Philadelphia, where DeafDigest editor
vacationed two weeks ago, there were 2 two hearing
aid stores within easy walking distance of the
downtown hotel with such display signs.
   An example of a fraud is a device, not quite
a hearing aid, that promises to raise the volume
on anything one hears.
   The full story is at:
http://deafdigest.com/fraudulentdevice/



OUR ORGANIZATIONS SERVING THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING
   We have many, many organizations, both national and
local, that serve deaf and hard of hearing people.
   One such organization is:

The Association of Late-Deafened Adults

For the organization goals and objectives and its web site, click on:
http://deafdigest.com/alda/


A DEAF VETERINARIAN IN ARIZONA
   We have a number of deaf veterinarians
across the nation.
   One of them is Neil Holmes, who works with
livestock, dogs and cats. His practice is in
the Phoenix area.




AN EXCUSE FOR NOT WEARING A HEARING AID

the hearing aid I bought was the wrong one for me

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WHAT IS THAT SUPPOSED TO MEAN?

he is deaf in one ear and hearing impaired in the other ear



Well, according to Deaflympics eligibility rules, a
participant has to have a 55 dB loss in his better
ear to qualify. So, if that person is hearing impaired in
the other ear, he may probably has a 55 dB loss in that
ear!

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Interpreters and ASL & ITP Students and Teachers Deserve More from 
a Conference

Hi ... We are the 31st World's Largest Silent Weekend

The venue for the June 24-27, 2010 event will handle 700-1000
participants and include a medical interpreting track. Novice,
beginning, intermediate and advanced ASL and ITP students, as
well as interpreters (CEUs offered) will have around 150 hours
of seminars to choose from.

The 31st Silent Weekend is at the Florida Hotel at the Florida
Mall in Orlando with its huge food court allowing you to have
a complete meal for $5.99 instead of paying $20-30 at other
conferences' hotel prices.  The room costs are even lower
next year ... just $105 with free parking and unlimited free
internet!

Students, teachers and interpreters seeking to improve their 
skills can bring family members and they can take novice sign
language classes!  Many of our current interpreters started out 
as novice ASL students at the Silent Weekend!

There are simply no other local, regional or national conferences
offering you so many hours of classes as inexpensively as the
Silent Weekends. Just check them out and register at 
http://www.DrSign.com

Sign language DVDs are available online at
http://www.DrSign.com -

A DVD "When 'Duck' is not Enough"
to show you how to represent inanimate objects is now available

Join us for the 9th Florida/Alaska Motorcycle Benefit Run to help 
deaf babies!  This is the world's longest group motorcycle benefit 
run.  Some people are planning to fly to Calgary, Alberta and rent 
cars and follow us to and from Alaska and enjoy bed and breakfast 
inns!

See http://www.AlaskaBikeRun.com for updates and photos.

These trips will take place every year so why not make plans
to join us now in July 17, 2010?

Please browse our selection of signing greeting cards at:
http://www.DrSign.com

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Hot DeafNews boring, but important!

GenVec, a biotech firm based in the Washington, DC
area, reached a research and development deal with
Novartis to come up with a new drug aimed at curbing
hearing loss. This such drug may be a generation away
from becoming reality.

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Deaf Picture of the Week:

Marcus Titus
outstanding swimmer, national & Olympic level, 
University of Arizona

http://wildcat.arizona.edu/sports/titus-thriving-despite-silence-1.1079914

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Question of the week:

Q. What is Deafhood? I read about it all the time
on deafblogs, on deaf websites and in the deaf
media.

A. Something to do with Deaf Image, Deaf Culture,
Deaf Pride, Deaf Identity all rolled up in one.



send your questions to mailto:barry@deafdigest.com

the most interesting questions may be answered in 
future DeafDigest editions. Thank you.

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Wish List of the Week:

that generous donations by the Deaf Community
will help the deaf of Haiti overcome the
terrible earthquake

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DeafHistory - Looking Back:

Year 1973 - Tanya Towers in New York has opened as a
residence facility for the deaf. Times have changed,
over the years, and this facility both house the
deaf and the hearing

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Deaf and the Money:

Simphiwe Magagula, Miss Deaf Swaziland needs E80,000
to make the trip to Las Vegas to take part in
the Miss Deaf World pageant.

How much is that in USA dollars?

approximately $10,515


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DeafNumbers of the Week:

13 percent drop

percentage of disabled, the deaf included, federal
employees have dropped 13 percent in the past
decade

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(updated 1/24/10)

deaf in civil war


for a listing of deaf reference & library resources,
http://deafdigest.com/deafresources/

(examples are listing of elected deaf officials, listing of
deaf Nobel Prize winners, etc; list will be added on a
gradual basis - so do check this site from time to time)

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Selected top deaf sports stories from DeafDigest Sports

- Orion Palmer, Riverside City College basketball player
in a newspaper story
http://deafdigest.com/orionpalmer/


- Yuya Ishii, Yokohama Bay Stars pitcher, Japanese baseball
league, in pre-season training
in a newspaper story
http://deafdigest.com/ishii/



DeafDigest Sports is a no-cost subscription available only 
for DeafDigest subscribers; e-mail mailto:barry@deafdigest.com

it is not available online, only by email

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Faculty position announcement
undergraduate psychology
Gallaudet University
Washington, DC

The Psychology Department at Gallaudet University is recruiting for a
faculty position in undergraduate psychology. 

The position description and  application information can be found at 
http://gallaudet.edu/af/jobs/
 
For  additional information about these positions, contact Dr. Irene 
W. Leigh,  Department Chair, at mailto:irene.leigh@gallaudet.edu

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job announcement
Teacher (High School English/Language Arts)
Georgia School for the Deaf
Cave Spring, GA

for position description and application procedures, please click on:
http://deafdigest.com/english/

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job announcement
Teacher (Middle School English/Language Arts) 
Georgia School for the Deaf
Cave Spring, GA

for position description and application procedures, please click on:
http://deafdigest.com/englishmiddle/

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job announcement
Teacher (High School Math)
Georgia School for the Deaf
Cave Spring, GA

for position description and application procedures, please click on:
http://deafdigest.com/hsmath

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job announcement
Substitute Teacher (Part-Time/Hourly)
Georgia School for the Deaf
Cave Spring, GA

for position description and application procedures, please click on:
http://deafdigest.com/subteach

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Job Opening 
Outreach Coordinator
Hamilton Relay, Inc
Salt Lake City area, Utah

Hamilton Relay, Inc. currently has a full-time position open for 
Outreach Coordinator - Utah

Location:  Salt Lake City area 

Position summary:  This full-time position is responsible for 
coordinating and implementing outreach activities designed to promote 
Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) and Captioned Telephone Relay 
Service (CapTel?) for Relay Utah.   

Preferred education, experience and skills:
- Direct work experience with Telecommunication Relay Service or 
knowledge of Captioned Telephone Relay Services is helpful

- Experience in public relations activities

- Knowledge of and ability to understand various communication modes 
used by current and potential relay users

- Knowledge of American Sign Language is preferred

- Strong written, analytical and interpersonal skills

- Ability to organize and prioritize work and meet deadlines

- Hold a valid driver's license

- Individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing are encouraged to 
apply

Interested individuals may send inquiries and/or resumes to 
http://www.hamilton.net/employment.html to the attention of 
Cindy Blase in the Human Resource Department by January 27, 2010

Hamilton Relay is an equal opportunity employer and does not 
discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, 
national origin or disability.

Hamilton Relay, Inc. is a division of Hamilton Telecommunications 
based in Aurora, NE.  Hamilton offers a competitive wage.  

Contact our HR Dept. at: 800.821.1831 or at: 
http://www.hamilton.net/employment.html

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position openings
- School Psychologist, School for the Deaf
- Teachers (all core content areas)
Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind
Colorado Springs, CO

The Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB), located in
Colorado Springs at the foot of the beautiful Rocky Mountains,
invites you to consider our employment opportunities.   

Applications are being accepted for current and anticipated 
vacancies for the 2010/11 School Year, including:

- School Psychologist, School for the Deaf

- All core content areas: (Elementary Education;
English/Language Arts; Science; Math; Social Studies)

Please visit CSDB's website at:
http://www.csdb.org  

where the official job announcement(s) may be found under 
Non-Classified Employment.  Positions are open until filled.  

Salary based on appropriate education and experience.  Excellent 
benefits. 

Interviews to be conducted on-site at CSDB.

Interested persons are invited to send a letter of interest, current
resume, completed Employment Application (including salary history
and references), recent letters of recommendation, copies of
transcripts, and a copy of current teacher certification or special
services certification to:

ATTENTION:  Chelle Lutz, Human Resources Office
Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind
33 North Institute Street
Colorado Springs, CO  80903

(719) 578-2114 (phone)
(719) 578-2239 (fax)
E-mail:  mailto:clutz@csdb.org

CSDB is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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position opening
Jr. Video Production Specialist
Purple
Rocklin, CA

Reports to:     Sr. Director of Marketing Communications
Department:     Marketing Communications
FLSA Status:    Hourly, Non-Exempt
Location:       Rocklin, CA

for position description and application procedures,
please click on:

http://deafdigest.com/purple-job/

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open positions
Deaf Services Center
Glenside, PA

Deaf Services Center (DSC) is a dynamic team of behavioral health
professionals serving Deaf and Hard of Hearing children and adults. 
We take great pride that our program is strongly Deaf/HOH centered
with about 85% of our staff being Deaf or Hard of Hearing.  Our staff
environment is one of incredible teamwork and mutual support.  As a
result, we are rapidly growing with new programs and expansions of
our existing programs.  Whether you are a high school graduate,
recent college graduate or have many years experience in the field of
human services we have a career building position waiting for you! 

DSC is looking for dedicated, motivated, energetic individuals who
are fluent in American Sign Language and knowledgeable about Deaf
Culture and the Deaf Community to fill the following positions:

WE ARE SOON OPENING A NEW PROGRAM 
 

- PROGRAM DIRECTOR: INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR CHILDREN:
(Full time) This position oversees the case management services for
children who reside in the community. Responsibilities include: day
to day management and supervision of children case management;
coordination of services and programs with other service agencies;
manage program expenses accordingly with budget; provide supervision,
crisis management, training and coordinate scheduling for case
managers; participate in meetings with Deaf Services Center programs
as well as other programming service providers. Qualifications: a
bachelor's degree in sociology, social work, psychology, gerontology,
anthropology, political science, history, criminal justice, theology,
counseling, education, or be a registered nurse and 5 years of mental
health direct care experience preferably in a case management
setting, must have 2 years of supervisory experience. Fluency in
American Sign Language required.


- RESIDENTIAL ASSISTANT PROGRAM DIRECTOR: (Full time requires working
evenings and weekends) This position provides leadership role for our
residential program for Deaf individuals with Mental Retardation
(known as Community Living Arrangement or CLA).  This position
oversees staff and directs client services. Qualifications: One year
experience as a Resident Advisor; OR two years experience in the
human services field working with individuals with developmental
disabilities and/or mental health disorders; valid drivers' license;
advanced fluency in ASL; demonstrated an ability to supervise, teach,
advise and motivate staff members as well as Deaf Consumers; must
possess strong interpersonal skills.  Duties: Provide guidance and
training for staff and support to Deaf consumers with developmental
disabilities living in the community; promote consumers' independence
and social relationships.


- STAFF INTERPRETER: (Full time) Responsibilities include: Interpret
for emergencies (physical and psychiatric), mental health
evaluations, groups, staff meetings and sessions, home visits with
deaf adults and children.  Also interpret for in internal office and
community meetings with both hearing and deaf professional staff.
Must be able to work with a team of hearing and/or deaf interpreters
and be a team player. Qualifications: AA degree with minimum 3 years
of Interpreting experience with Deaf individuals or BA Interpreting
degree with 1 year experience. Knowledge of mental illness and/or
developmental disabilities is a plus. Must be willing to travel
throughout the SE counties and be flexible to do some evenings and
weekends when needed. Current national certification and PA State
Registered through ODHH are preferred.

- BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST: We are seeking a clinical professional with
experience in utilizing the principles of applied behavior analysis;
assessment and evaluation of behavior, and the application of
interventions that result in behavior change.   Strong interpersonal
skills are also essential.  The behavior specialist will be working
with the treatment team to provide supports to clients who are Deaf
or Hard of Hearing, and their families. Must have the ability to
provide clinical supervision/guidance for staff in providing
therapeutic techniques and approaches and assist in treatment
planning process and documentation. Qualifications: Licensed Clinical
Psychologist; Board Certified Behavior Analyst; Certificate in
Applied Behavioral Analysis or Other Master's Level Mental Health
Clinician with documented training in the field of Behavioral
Modification techniques.  Fluency in American Sign Language
preferred, but will consider candidates with an open mindedness to
learning about this population.

- RESIDENTIAL COUNSELORS: (various positions available) This position
provides direct client services including encouraging client
independence in areas such as skills in daily living and community
integration.  Qualifications:  HS + 1 year related experience or AA;
valid drivers' license; advanced fluency in ASL; minimum of 2 years
experience with Deaf Community; demonstrated competency in
independent living skills; ability to teach, advise and motivate Deaf
Consumers; strong interpersonal skills.  Duties: Provide supported
living and training to Deaf consumers with mental illness and/or
developmental disabilities living in the community; promote
consumers' independence and social relationships. Positions open for
weekend and evening shifts.


We are anticipating opening a Residential Treatment Facility for Deaf
adolescents early Spring 2010! We are interviewing now.  Please see
below for open positions:


- MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST: (Part time) This position is to provide
clinical support to adolescents and their family members.
Qualifications: Masters in Social Work or Counseling and license
(LCSW or LPC) eligible in the state of Pennsylvania;  ASL fluency and
Deaf Culture sensitivity; knowledge of impact of hearing loss,
assistive technology and needs of persons who are hard of hearing;
ability to work with both adults and children. Responsibilities
include:  Assessment and intervention for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
individuals, families and groups, utilizing a variety of
communication modalities to accommodate the need.  Progress notes,
treatment plans, discharge summaries and other reports as required.

 
- RESIDENTIAL COUNSELORS: (various positions available) This position
provides direct client services to adolescents in areas such as daily
living and community integration.  Qualifications:  HS + 3 year
related experience or AA degree; valid drivers' license; advanced
fluency in ASL; minimum of 2 years experience required with Deaf
Community working with children or adolescents; demonstrated
competency in independent living skills; ability to teach, advise and
motivate Deaf Consumers; strong interpersonal skills.  Duties:
Provide supported living and training to teenage Deaf consumers with
mental illness and/or developmental disabilities living in the
community; promote consumers' growth, goals and social relationships.
Positions require some weekend and evening shifts.


Come be a part of our exciting growing professional TEAM!

Send your letter of intent and resumes to:

Linda Claypool, Office Manager/HR
Deaf Services Center
614 N. Easton Road, 
Glenside, PA 19038

Email: mailto:lclaypool@salisb.com 
or Fax: 215-884-6301                             

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position opening
Clinical Instructor of American Sign Language
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

School of Education
Department of Exceptional Education

Clinical Instructor of American Sign Language

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee seeks an Instructor to join our 
American Sign Language Studies Program in School of Education's 
Department of Exceptional Education.  Minimum requirements of this 
position are a Masters degree in a related field of study, at least 
3 years ASL teaching experience at the secondary/post secondary level, 
American Sign Language Teacher Association Certification, native or 
near-native competency in American Sign Language, knowledge of 
American Sign Language linguistics, Deaf history and Deaf culture.  

This is a 12 month probationary appointment. Salary is commensurate 
with experience.  

To apply, visit: 
http://www.jobs.uwm.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51121
   
A completed application will include letter of application, 
vita/resume, transcripts, a list of three references.   Additionally, 
submit name and email of individual who has supervised you and can 
evaluate your teaching.
  
We will email this individual a teaching evaluation form upon receipt 
of all application materials. The following documents must be submitted 
online. 

Dr. Amy Otis-Wilborn, Chair, Search and Screen Committee, School of 
Education, Department of Exceptional Education, University of 
Wisconsin-Milwaukee, P.O. Box 413, Milwaukee, WI 53201. Review of 
applications will begin January 30th, 2010 and will continue until 
position is filled.  The position start date is August 1, 2010.

Employment will require a criminal background check.  The University of 
Wisconsin- Milwaukee is an affirmative action, equal employment 
opportunity employer.  

For UWM's Campus Security Report, which includes statistics about reported 
crimes and information about campus security policies, see 
http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu or call the Office of Student Life at 
414-229-4632 to request a paper copy.

The Department of Exceptional Education offers a full range of 
Deafness related programs including:

-  ASL courses to meet university foreign language requirements
- Major and Minor areas of study in American Sign Language Studies
- Interpreter Training, 
- ASL Teacher Certification
- Teacher Certification in Deaf/Hard of Hearing

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position announcement
American Sign Language/Deaf Studies Instructor (Fall 2010)   
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas metropolitan area

College of Southern Nevada recognizes that embracing diversity maximizes 
faculty and staff contribution to our goals and provides the best 
opportunity for student achievement. CSN is an equal 
opportunity/affirmative action employer. CSN is responsive to serving the 
educational needs of a diverse and ever-changing community. 
CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. 
AA/EOE/ADA.   

Job description:
1. Teach ASL courses (all levels) 

2. Teach courses within the Deaf Studies Program degree including Deaf 
Culture, Deaf History, Structure of ASL, and new courses that might be 
added to the existing program. 

3. Develop syllabi, course outlines, curriculum, assessment plans and 
reports for all courses. 

4. Evaluate student outcomes 

5. Assess students' language competency levels. 

6. Provide student advisement and recruitment services 

7. Participate in program/division meetings 

8. Serve on department and college committees 

9. Travel to multi campus locations possibly on a day, evening or weekend 
schedule 

10. Mentor adjunct faculty within the Deaf Studies Unit   

Note: Application review will begin on January 16, 2010. For full 
consideration, all application materials must be received no later than 
January 15, 2010. 

Required qualifications:
1. Bachelor's Degree: preferably in Deafness and/or ASL from a regionally 
accredited College or University. 

2. ASLTA qualifications   

Preferred qualifications:
1. Master's Degree from a regionally accredited College or University: 
preferably in Deaf Studies/ASL or a related field 

2. A minimum of 2 years of experience in a post-secondary setting. 

3. ASLTA certification or RID certification 

4. Additional Skills: experience with interactive lab instruction; 
experience with technology specific to Deaf individuals. 

Quick link:
http://jobs.csn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51296   

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Health Specialist
DEAF, Inc
Boston, MA

click on:
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Interpreter
North Central High School
Washington Township, Indiana

click on:
http://deafdigest.com/jobs-d/

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Teacher
White County School System
Georgia

click on:
http://deafdigest.com/jobs-f/

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(updated January 24th)

- EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT GLAD !! -

- Job Developer/Interpreter - Crenshaw, CA

- Job Developer/Interpreter - Rancho Cucamonga, CA

- Community Interpreter - Los Angeles, CA



To learn more about the above positions at GLAD, please go 
to our website: 

http://www.gladinc.org

If interested for any of these positions then please submit resume
and application to:

Jeff Fetterman
Human Resources Specialist
Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, Inc.
2222 Laverna Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90041

V/TDD:  (323) 550-4207
Fax #:  (323) 550-4204

E-mail: mailto:jfetterman@gladinc.org

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Hot Deaf News during the week:

- Hot Newspaper stories during the week:

Why did famous actress Camryn Manheim become ASL expert?
http://deafdigest.com/camryn/

A very ambitious 15-year old deaf Malaysian student
http://deafdigest.com/malaysianstudent


- Very Hot News 

A reorganization of schools for the deaf and the blind
was approved in Kansas. The expected savings would
be around $250.000 for the first year. And while
Kansas Deaf superintendent Bob Maile is retiring,
Madeline Burkindine, the Blind school superintendent,
will oversee the Deaf school. An assistant superintendent
will be hired to help Burkindine.


- Thursday January 14th

A new agency is being set up at Coco, Florida to serve 
the needs of the deaf and the hard of hearing in the 
community. It is the Space Coast Center for Independent 
Living. Core services include Advocacy , Information and 
Referral, Peer Support and Guidance, Skills Training, 
Support Groups for hard of hearing and CI recipients, 
and AT COST equipment.


- Friday January 15th

The new executive director of Advocacy Services for Abused
Deaf Victims, Rochester, NY is Erin Esposito. She is an
experienced administrator with various positions before
coming on board as the new executive director.


- Saturday January 16th

The land where Phoenix Day School for the Deaf (PDSD) 
sits on is no longer the state property. Because Arizona is 
broke, some state-owned parcels of land were sold to the
private sector. One of these parcels is PDSD's site.
Good or bad deal? Said an individual familiar with such
issues:

Should the state default, the owners will have total control 
of the buildings. It's complicated, and I don't feel 
comfortable with what lies ahead 


(please go back to the Blue edition for the Sunday-Wednesday 
Hot Deaf News)


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Deaf Miscellaneous stuff:

Position Announcement: CAMP SIGNSHINE DRAMA SPECIALIST
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Advocacy Resource Center 
in Nevada

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click on http://deafdigest.com/dramaspecialist/

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sComm, engineer and manufacturer of the UbiDuo,  is
looking for a experienced Sales Account Manager.

Qualified candidate must have demonstrated knowledge and
background with implementing effective sales strategies and
territory management.
This position requires extensive monthly travel that includes
working at the sComm booth of national and regional conferences
as well as face to face sales presentations with key
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Experience with assistive devices and Deaf and Hard of Hearing
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If you are independent and goal oriented please contact John Effinger
at mailto:jeffinger@scommonline.com or 951-202-9884.

For more information about sComm visit http://www.scommonline.com

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A LAWSUIT IRONY
   There is an irony with a lawsuit a deaf woman filed
against an Ear, Nose and Throat medical clinic.
   That clinic refused to provide her with an interpreter;
she sued and won.
   The irony is that the Ear, Nose and Throat medical clinic
works with many deaf patients, and they should be familiar
with their interpreting needs!
   Why did they refuse? We will never know.

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


MAKING POLITICAL CONTACTS
   Every deaf service agency needs a lot of money.
Also, every school for the deaf needs a lot of money.
   Political contacts with the state legislators are
very important.
   One superintendent of a deaf school made his
own political contacts. He visited the offices of
all legislators in his home state. That state has
almost 200 legislators. This means 200 visits
with legislators' offices.
   He would not talk about his school for the
deaf. He would just introduce himself as the
deaf school superintendent, and then they would
talk about anything - baseball, fishing, lousy
weather, great restaurants, etc, etc.
   Every year when the legislators vote on
the school budget, they all remember who the
superintendent is!

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PHILADELPHIA #1: BASEBALL CAP
   DeafDigest editor, on rest and recreation, spent
his holiday weekend in Philadelphia.
   DeafDigest editor wore his "Gallaudet University"
baseball cap, preferring not to wear his NFL football 
cap or his ML baseball cap. Philadelphia fans are
rabid rooters for the Eagles (football) and the
Phillies (baseball) teams. 
   DeafDigest editor did not want to risk facing 
boos or taunts from these Philadelphia fans if he wore
caps of teams they hate, Hence the Gallaudet University 
baseball cap is much safer!


PHILADELPHIA #2: FASTSIGNS
   Fast Signs as in signing ASL so fast that non-ASL
signers cannot follow?
   No. There was a quick print shop in downtown
Philadelphia by the name of Fast Signs!


PHILADELPHIA #3: TV BLOOPER
   At the hotel in downtown Philadelphia, where 
DeafDigest editor stayed, he turned on TV just to make
sure the captions were working.
   When the captions finally worked after a bit of time
struggling with the remote and on-screen options, the
first captions finally showed on a local news program.
On a local news program, it said:

rested for drunken driving

   Of course it meant "arrested for drunken driving."


PHILADELPHIA #4: WALKING THE DOG
   DeafDigest editor stayed at a hotel that was
dog-friendly, as the family dog accompanied the
family to Philadelphia..
   Of course, the dog, at 5 AM, begged to be walked.
Walking the dog on deserted streets, a passerby
pointed at the dog and shouted something that the
DeafDigest editor could not understand.
   The dog is a coon hound, but from a distance
he could be confused as a put bull or a Doberman 
Pinscher. Could this be the reason why the alarmed
passersby continued to point at the dog and screaming
at the top of his lungs?
   Will never know!


OUR ORGANIZATIONS SERVING THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING
   We have many, many organizations, both national and
local, that serve deaf and hard of hearing people.
   One such organization is:

Coalition of Organizations for Accessible Technology

For the organization goals and objectives and its web site, click on:
http://deafdigest.com/coat


PHILADELPHIA #5 - HEARING DOG, DEAF MASTER
   The room DeafDigest editor stayed was a high rise
hotel - 23 stories high.
   Suddenly the dog went crazy. Why? Food, no; water,
no; hurting, no; feeling neglected, no; begging to
be walked, no.
   Going out on the streets with the dog, a group
of street musicians were discovered playing their 
instruments,
   These sounds floated 23 stories high and infiltrated
the air-tight 23rd floor hotel room, driving the
dog crazy but keeping the deaf master clueless!



AN EXCUSE FOR NOT WEARING A HEARING AID

can never get used to wearing a hearing aid

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WHAT IS THAT SUPPOSED TO MEAN?

he is psychically deaf



it means psychologically deaf, and was an old phrase
used way back in the sixties. The phrase psychologically
has evolved to psychially. Simply put, it means a hearing
person, with perfect hearing, somehow functions as a deaf
person with these ASL skills!

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Interpreters and ASL & ITP Students and Teachers Deserve More from 
a Conference

Hi ... We are the 31st World's Largest Silent Weekend

The venue for the June 24-27, 2010 event will handle 700-1000
participants and include a medical interpreting track. Novice,
beginning, intermediate and advanced ASL and ITP students, as
well as interpreters (CEUs offered) will have around 150 hours
of seminars to choose from.

The 31st Silent Weekend is at the Florida Hotel at the Florida
Mall in Orlando with its huge food court allowing you to have
a complete meal for $5.99 instead of paying $20-30 at other
conferences' hotel prices.  The room costs are even lower
next year ... just $105 with free parking and unlimited free
internet!

Students, teachers and interpreters seeking to improve their 
skills can bring family members and they can take novice sign
language classes!  Many of our current interpreters started out 
as novice ASL students at the Silent Weekend!

There are simply no other local, regional or national conferences
offering you so many hours of classes as inexpensively as the
Silent Weekends. Just check them out and register at 
http://www.DrSign.com

Sign language DVDs are available online at
http://www.DrSign.com -

A DVD "When 'Duck' is not Enough"
to show you how to represent inanimate objects is now available

Join us for the 9th Florida/Alaska Motorcycle Benefit Run to help 
deaf babies!  This is the world's longest group motorcycle benefit 
run.  Some people are planning to fly to Calgary, Alberta and rent 
cars and follow us to and from Alaska and enjoy bed and breakfast 
inns!

See http://www.AlaskaBikeRun.com for updates and photos.

These trips will take place every year so why not make plans
to join us now in July 17, 2010?

Please browse our selection of signing greeting cards at:
http://www.DrSign.com

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Hot DeafNews boring, but important!

There is a new deaf disk jockey, but do not know that
person's name.

A new national magazine for the disabled is featuring
an interview with that deaf disk jockey but in a
press release, his name has not been disclosed.

The name of the magazine is IDEAL.

..

Deaf Picture of the Week:

Bummy Burstein and the two Gallaudet ancestors

http://news.gallaudet.edu/dailydigest.xml

..

Question of the week:


Q. Could a deaf person "become" hearing in his
dreams while sleeping?

A. Of course, but the problem is the "hearing"
person, upon waking up, returns to his deafness!


send your questions to mailto:barry@deafdigest.com

the most interesting questions may be answered in 
future DeafDigest editions. Thank you.

..

Wish List of the Week:

that the Department of Justice will file a lawsuit against
big banks and big financial institutions for refusing
to accept relay calls by deaf patrons

..

DeafHistory - Looking Back:

year 1940 - the state shuts down the old Montana School
for the Deaf and Blind at Boulder, and relocates the
school to Great Falls, some 120 miles away. The long-shut
campus may just resurface soon as a school for culinary arts
if a certain developer has his way.  Who knows, the
culinary school may train future deaf chefs, whose deaf
ancestors attended that old deaf school!

..

Deaf and the Money:

$14,790

this is in USA dollars what the Deaf Football Australia is
demanding from the government of Ghana for footing the
transportation expenses of the "fake deaf" soccer team
that flew to Australia, supposedly to play games with
deaf Australian teams. The games were canceled upon
finding out the "deaf" Ghanaian players were actually
hearing. Ghana is trying to avoid paying the bill.

..

DeafNumbers of the Week:

The World Health Organization estimates 278 million people 
worldwide have some form of hearing impairment.



(that precise - 278 million? How many are profoundly deaf?
How many are severely deaf? How many are moderately deaf? 
How many are mildly deaf?)

..

(updated 1/17/10)

DeafResources


for a listing of deaf reference & library resources,
http://deafdigest.com/deafresources/

(examples are listing of elected deaf officials, listing of
deaf Nobel Prize winners, etc; list will be added on a
gradual basis - so do check this site from time to time)

..

Selected top deaf sports stories from DeafDigest Sports

- 6th Annual National Deaf Prep Duals Wrestling Tournament
Friday, January 22 and Saturday, January 23, 2010
http://student.msd.edu/wrestling/

- Lance Allred returns to his old Idaho team
http://deafdigest.com/allredidaho/

DeafDigest Sports is a no-cost subscription available only 
for DeafDigest subscribers; e-mail mailto:barry@deafdigest.com

it is not available online, only by email

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Faculty position announcement
undergraduate psychology
Gallaudet University
Washington, DC

The Psychology Department at Gallaudet University is recruiting for a
faculty position in undergraduate psychology. 

The position description and  application information can be found at 
http://gallaudet.edu/af/jobs/
 
For  additional information about these positions, contact Dr. Irene 
W. Leigh,  Department Chair, at mailto:irene.leigh@gallaudet.edu

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job announcement
Teacher (High School English/Language Arts)
Georgia School for the Deaf
Cave Spring, GA

for position description and application procedures, please click on:
http://deafdigest.com/english/

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job announcement
Teacher (Middle School English/Language Arts) 
Georgia School for the Deaf
Cave Spring, GA

for position description and application procedures, please click on:
http://deafdigest.com/englishmiddle/

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job announcement
Teacher (High School Math)
Georgia School for the Deaf
Cave Spring, GA

for position description and application procedures, please click on:
http://deafdigest.com/hsmath

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job announcement
Substitute Teacher (Part-Time/Hourly)
Georgia School for the Deaf
Cave Spring, GA

for position description and application procedures, please click on:
http://deafdigest.com/subteach

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Job Opening 
Outreach Coordinator
Hamilton Relay, Inc
Salt Lake City area, Utah

Hamilton Relay, Inc. currently has a full-time position open for 
Outreach Coordinator - Utah

Location:  Salt Lake City area 

Position summary:  This full-time position is responsible for 
coordinating and implementing outreach activities designed to promote 
Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) and Captioned Telephone Relay 
Service (CapTel?) for Relay Utah.   

Preferred education, experience and skills:
- Direct work experience with Telecommunication Relay Service or 
knowledge of Captioned Telephone Relay Services is helpful

- Experience in public relations activities

- Knowledge of and ability to understand various communication modes 
used by current and potential relay users

- Knowledge of American Sign Language is preferred

- Strong written, analytical and interpersonal skills

- Ability to organize and prioritize work and meet deadlines

- Hold a valid driver's license

- Individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing are encouraged to 
apply

Interested individuals may send inquiries and/or resumes to 
http://www.hamilton.net/employment.html to the attention of 
Cindy Blase in the Human Resource Department by January 27, 2010

Hamilton Relay is an equal opportunity employer and does not 
discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, 
national origin or disability.

Hamilton Relay, Inc. is a division of Hamilton Telecommunications 
based in Aurora, NE.  Hamilton offers a competitive wage.  

Contact our HR Dept. at: 800.821.1831 or at: 
http://www.hamilton.net/employment.html

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position openings
- School Psychologist, School for the Deaf
- Teachers (all core content areas)
Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind
Colorado Springs, CO

The Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB), located in
Colorado Springs at the foot of the beautiful Rocky Mountains,
invites you to consider our employment opportunities.   

Applications are being accepted for current and anticipated 
vacancies for the 2010/11 School Year, including:

- School Psychologist, School for the Deaf

- All core content areas: (Elementary Education;
English/Language Arts; Science; Math; Social Studies)

Please visit CSDB's website at:
http://www.csdb.org  

where the official job announcement(s) may be found under 
Non-Classified Employment.  Positions are open until filled.  

Salary based on appropriate education and experience.  Excellent 
benefits. 

Interviews to be conducted on-site at CSDB.

Interested persons are invited to send a letter of interest, current
resume, completed Employment Application (including salary history
and references), recent letters of recommendation, copies of
transcripts, and a copy of current teacher certification or special
services certification to:

ATTENTION:  Chelle Lutz, Human Resources Office
Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind
33 North Institute Street
Colorado Springs, CO  80903

(719) 578-2114 (phone)
(719) 578-2239 (fax)
E-mail:  mailto:clutz@csdb.org

CSDB is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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position opening
Jr. Video Production Specialist
Purple
Rocklin, CA

Reports to:     Sr. Director of Marketing Communications
Department:     Marketing Communications
FLSA Status:    Hourly, Non-Exempt
Location:       Rocklin, CA

for position description and application procedures,
please click on:

http://deafdigest.com/purple-job/

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open positions
Deaf Services Center
Glenside, PA

Deaf Services Center (DSC) is a dynamic team of behavioral health
professionals serving Deaf and Hard of Hearing children and adults. 
We take great pride that our program is strongly Deaf/HOH centered
with about 85% of our staff being Deaf or Hard of Hearing.  Our staff
environment is one of incredible teamwork and mutual support.  As a
result, we are rapidly growing with new programs and expansions of
our existing programs.  Whether you are a high school graduate,
recent college graduate or have many years experience in the field of
human services we have a career building position waiting for you! 

DSC is looking for dedicated, motivated, energetic individuals who
are fluent in American Sign Language and knowledgeable about Deaf
Culture and the Deaf Community to fill the following positions:

WE ARE SOON OPENING A NEW PROGRAM 
 

- PROGRAM DIRECTOR: INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR CHILDREN:
(Full time) This position oversees the case management services for
children who reside in the community. Responsibilities include: day
to day management and supervision of children case management;
coordination of services and programs with other service agencies;
manage program expenses accordingly with budget; provide supervision,
crisis management, training and coordinate scheduling for case
managers; participate in meetings with Deaf Services Center programs
as well as other programming service providers. Qualifications: a
bachelor's degree in sociology, social work, psychology, gerontology,
anthropology, political science, history, criminal justice, theology,
counseling, education, or be a registered nurse and 5 years of mental
health direct care experience preferably in a case management
setting, must have 2 years of supervisory experience. Fluency in
American Sign Language required.


- RESIDENTIAL ASSISTANT PROGRAM DIRECTOR: (Full time requires working
evenings and weekends) This position provides leadership role for our
residential program for Deaf individuals with Mental Retardation
(known as Community Living Arrangement or CLA).  This position
oversees staff and directs client services. Qualifications: One year
experience as a Resident Advisor; OR two years experience in the
human services field working with individuals with developmental
disabilities and/or mental health disorders; valid drivers' license;
advanced fluency in ASL; demonstrated an ability to supervise, teach,
advise and motivate staff members as well as Deaf Consumers; must
possess strong interpersonal skills.  Duties: Provide guidance and
training for staff and support to Deaf consumers with developmental
disabilities living in the community; promote consumers' independence
and social relationships.


- STAFF INTERPRETER: (Full time) Responsibilities include: Interpret
for emergencies (physical and psychiatric), mental health
evaluations, groups, staff meetings and sessions, home visits with
deaf adults and children.  Also interpret for in internal office and
community meetings with both hearing and deaf professional staff.
Must be able to work with a team of hearing and/or deaf interpreters
and be a team player. Qualifications: AA degree with minimum 3 years
of Interpreting experience with Deaf individuals or BA Interpreting
degree with 1 year experience. Knowledge of mental illness and/or
developmental disabilities is a plus. Must be willing to travel
throughout the SE counties and be flexible to do some evenings and
weekends when needed. Current national certification and PA State
Registered through ODHH are preferred.

- BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST: We are seeking a clinical professional with
experience in utilizing the principles of applied behavior analysis;
assessment and evaluation of behavior, and the application of
interventions that result in behavior change.   Strong interpersonal
skills are also essential.  The behavior specialist will be working
with the treatment team to provide supports to clients who are Deaf
or Hard of Hearing, and their families. Must have the ability to
provide clinical supervision/guidance for staff in providing
therapeutic techniques and approaches and assist in treatment
planning process and documentation. Qualifications: Licensed Clinical
Psychologist; Board Certified Behavior Analyst; Certificate in
Applied Behavioral Analysis or Other Master's Level Mental Health
Clinician with documented training in the field of Behavioral
Modification techniques.  Fluency in American Sign Language
preferred, but will consider candidates with an open mindedness to
learning about this population.

- RESIDENTIAL COUNSELORS: (various positions available) This position
provides direct client services including encouraging client
independence in areas such as skills in daily living and community
integration.  Qualifications:  HS + 1 year related experience or AA;
valid drivers' license; advanced fluency in ASL; minimum of 2 years
experience with Deaf Community; demonstrated competency in
independent living skills; ability to teach, advise and motivate Deaf
Consumers; strong interpersonal skills.  Duties: Provide supported
living and training to Deaf consumers with mental illness and/or
developmental disabilities living in the community; promote
consumers' independence and social relationships. Positions open for
weekend and evening shifts.


We are anticipating opening a Residential Treatment Facility for Deaf
adolescents early Spring 2010! We are interviewing now.  Please see
below for open positions:


- MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST: (Part time) This position is to provide
clinical support to adolescents and their family members.
Qualifications: Masters in Social Work or Counseling and license
(LCSW or LPC) eligible in the state of Pennsylvania;  ASL fluency and
Deaf Culture sensitivity; knowledge of impact of hearing loss,
assistive technology and needs of persons who are hard of hearing;
ability to work with both adults and children. Responsibilities
include:  Assessment and intervention for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
individuals, families and groups, utilizing a variety of
communication modalities to accommodate the need.  Progress notes,
treatment plans, discharge summaries and other reports as required.

 
- RESIDENTIAL COUNSELORS: (various positions available) This position
provides direct client services to adolescents in areas such as daily
living and community integration.  Qualifications:  HS + 3 year
related experience or AA degree; valid drivers' license; advanced
fluency in ASL; minimum of 2 years experience required with Deaf
Community working with children or adolescents; demonstrated
competency in independent living skills; ability to teach, advise and
motivate Deaf Consumers; strong interpersonal skills.  Duties:
Provide supported living and training to teenage Deaf consumers with
mental illness and/or developmental disabilities living in the
community; promote consumers' growth, goals and social relationships.
Positions require some weekend and evening shifts.


Come be a part of our exciting growing professional TEAM!

Send your letter of intent and resumes to:

Linda Claypool, Office Manager/HR
Deaf Services Center
614 N. Easton Road, 
Glenside, PA 19038

Email: mailto:lclaypool@salisb.com 
or Fax: 215-884-6301                             

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position opening
Clinical Instructor of American Sign Language
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

School of Education
Department of Exceptional Education

Clinical Instructor of American Sign Language

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee seeks an Instructor to join our 
American Sign Language Studies Program in School of Education's 
Department of Exceptional Education.  Minimum requirements of this 
position are a Masters degree in a related field of study, at least 
3 years ASL teaching experience at the secondary/post secondary level, 
American Sign Language Teacher Association Certification, native or 
near-native competency in American Sign Language, knowledge of 
American Sign Language linguistics, Deaf history and Deaf culture.  

This is a 12 month probationary appointment. Salary is commensurate 
with experience.  

To apply, visit: 
http://www.jobs.uwm.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51121
   
A completed application will include letter of application, 
vita/resume, transcripts, a list of three references.   Additionally, 
submit name and email of individual who has supervised you and can 
evaluate your teaching.
  
We will email this individual a teaching evaluation form upon receipt 
of all application materials. The following documents must be submitted 
online. 

Dr. Amy Otis-Wilborn, Chair, Search and Screen Committee, School of 
Education, Department of Exceptional Education, University of 
Wisconsin-Milwaukee, P.O. Box 413, Milwaukee, WI 53201. Review of 
applications will begin January 30th, 2010 and will continue until 
position is filled.  The position start date is August 1, 2010.

Employment will require a criminal background check.  The University of 
Wisconsin- Milwaukee is an affirmative action, equal employment 
opportunity employer.  

For UWM's Campus Security Report, which includes statistics about reported 
crimes and information about campus security policies, see 
http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu or call the Office of Student Life at 
414-229-4632 to request a paper copy.

The Department of Exceptional Education offers a full range of 
Deafness related programs including:

-  ASL courses to meet university foreign language requirements
- Major and Minor areas of study in American Sign Language Studies
- Interpreter Training, 
- ASL Teacher Certification
- Teacher Certification in Deaf/Hard of Hearing

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position announcement
American Sign Language/Deaf Studies Instructor (Fall 2010)   
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas metropolitan area

College of Southern Nevada recognizes that embracing diversity maximizes 
faculty and staff contribution to our goals and provides the best 
opportunity for student achievement. CSN is an equal 
opportunity/affirmative action employer. CSN is responsive to serving the 
educational needs of a diverse and ever-changing community. 
CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. 
AA/EOE/ADA.   

Job description:
1. Teach ASL courses (all levels) 

2. Teach courses within the Deaf Studies Program degree including Deaf 
Culture, Deaf History, Structure of ASL, and new courses that might be 
added to the existing program. 

3. Develop syllabi, course outlines, curriculum, assessment plans and 
reports for all courses. 

4. Evaluate student outcomes 

5. Assess students' language competency levels. 

6. Provide student advisement and recruitment services 

7. Participate in program/division meetings 

8. Serve on department and college committees 

9. Travel to multi campus locations possibly on a day, evening or weekend 
schedule 

10. Mentor adjunct faculty within the Deaf Studies Unit   

Note: Application review will begin on January 16, 2010. For full 
consideration, all application materials must be received no later than 
January 15, 2010. 

Required qualifications:
1. Bachelor's Degree: preferably in Deafness and/or ASL from a regionally 
accredited College or University. 

2. ASLTA qualifications   

Preferred qualifications:
1. Master's Degree from a regionally accredited College or University: 
preferably in Deaf Studies/ASL or a related field 

2. A minimum of 2 years of experience in a post-secondary setting. 

3. ASLTA certification or RID certification 

4. Additional Skills: experience with interactive lab instruction; 
experience with technology specific to Deaf individuals. 

Quick link:
http://jobs.csn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51296   

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Educational Interpreter Position 
Hinsdale South High School
Chicagoland area, Illinois

http://deafdigest.com/job2/

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Sign Language Interpreter I-V
South Orange County Community College District
California

http://deafdigest.com/jobs4/

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interpreters needed
New York State Unified Court System

http://deafdigest.com/jobs6/

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Referral Services Supervisor
The Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Boston, MA 

click on:
http://deafdigest.com/job8/

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(updated January 17th)

- EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT GLAD !! -

- Job Developer/Interpreter-- Crenshaw, CA

- Job Developer/Interpreter-Rancho Cucamonga, CA

- Community Interpreter - Los Angeles, CA



To learn more about the above positions at GLAD, please go 
to our website: 

http://www.gladinc.org

If interested for any of these positions then please submit resume
and application to:

Jeff Fetterman
Human Resources Specialist
Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, Inc.
2222 Laverna Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90041

V/TDD:  (323) 550-4207
Fax #:  (323) 550-4204

E-mail: mailto:jfetterman@gladinc.org

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ASL Videos of the Week:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/hotel/
http://deafdigest.com/videos/usnavalacademy/

..

Deaf Cartoon (Fogey) of the week:
http://deafdigest.com/comics/

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Save on Modem and Netbook from the Deaf Pager Store and 
Sprint Relay

A low cost modem and netbook package is now available from 
the Deaf Pager Store and Sprint Relay. 

It includes a U300 3G/4G USB Modem and Dell[tm] Mini 10 Netbook 
for only $149.95 after rebate and with 2-year activation. 
(Offer only available in select cities.)

The U300 connects quickly and easily to give you internet on the 
go and faster email and web browsing than ever before. The Dell 
Mini 10 Netbook is light and easy to carry with a built-in webcam 
and pre-installed video software. (A free optical mouse is available
while supplies last.)

For more information, go to the Deaf Pager Store, the store with the
devices and low-cost data plans for deaf and hard of hearing people.

Go to:
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or contact us at: mailto:info@harriscomm.com

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DeafDigest welcomes unique deafnews tips; do email:
mailto:barry@deafdigest.com

sources of unique deafnews are never revealed; always
anonymous

..

weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at:

http://deafdigest.com (updated every Monday)

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Four Deaf Cartoons (Fogeys) are shown every week on:
http://deafdigest.com/davideo.html

Go there to look at the latest Cartoon

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If you are an RID certified interpreter, ONE INTERPRETING is
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Weitz & Luxenberg P.C., founded in 1986, is one of the leading
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The firm has played leading roles in national and local litigations
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Our law firm is expanding its litigation against the California-based
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Some of the firm's clients have suffered multiple implant surgeries
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implant, we encourage you to contact Weitz & Luxenberg at
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Hot Deaf News during the week:

- Hot Newspaper stories during the week:

A deaf million-dollar lottery winner
http://deafdigest.com/lottery/

Increasing number of disabled claims with the EEO
http://deafdigest.com/eeocclaims/
* has DeafDigest editor's comments at the bottom


- Very Hot News 

NTID/RIT has started to get busy looking for the next president
to replace Dr. Alan Hurwitz, who is now at Gallaudet. Story
is at:

http://deafdigest.com/ntidsearch/


- Thursday January 7th

Dejan Acimovic became the first Croatian to direct a film,
geared towards the deaf. Movie title is "I Have to Sleep, My 
Angel"


- Friday January 8th

The National Deaf Academy, Mt Dora, Florida, was involved
with several police agencies to help make the Holiday Season
much brighter for disadvantaged children living in the area.


- Saturday January 9th

The USA Winter Deaflympics organizing committee is
conducting a logo design contest. For more information
for those interested in designing a logo, do click on:

http://deafdigest.com/deafdigestsports010610/#logo


(please go back to the Blue edition for the Sunday-Wednesday 
Hot Deaf News)


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Deaf Miscellaneous stuff:

HR 3101, a bill on the House, would require closed captioning
on Internet content.

To read what it is all about, click on:
http://deafdigest.com/internetcaptions/ 
* has DeafDigest editor's comments at the bottom

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sComm, engineer and manufacturer of the UbiDuo,  is
looking for a experienced Sales Account Manager.

Qualified candidate must have demonstrated knowledge and
background with implementing effective sales strategies and
territory management.
This position requires extensive monthly travel that includes
working at the sComm booth of national and regional conferences
as well as face to face sales presentations with key
customers.

Experience with assistive devices and Deaf and Hard of Hearing
culture a plus.

If you are independent and goal oriented please contact John Effinger
at mailto:jeffinger@scommonline.com or 951-202-9884.

For more information about sComm visit http://www.scommonline.com

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What's your New Years resolution?

If the answer is being on time then you've come to the right place!

Purchase either the Sonic Boom Alarm Clock or the Sonic Boom Alarm
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It has many great features including a built-in receiver to pick up
transmissions from other signalers.

Call 1-800-233-9130 (V/TTY) or visit us at:
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For a copy of our NEW catalog, email your request to:
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We're now on Facebook! Come visit us!

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A DEAF BANQUET IN YEAR 1943
   In 1943, a deaf organization hosted a banquet for
its members at a hotel conference room.
   The hotel staff removed the carpeting for the banquet.
Why was the carpeting removed?
   Because the hotel people knew that deaf people liked 
to feel the vibrations with the music. With carpet,
vibrations are impossible.
   Hotels won't do it any more today!
 

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

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



A SLIGHTLY DEAF STUDENT AT US NAVAL ACADEMY
   Few years ago, the US Naval Academy had a student
that was slightly deaf.
   He should not have been admitted to the Naval
Academy because perfect hearing is required to
operate ships and to lead the sailors on the boat,
etc.
   How was he admitted to the academy? He was a
basketball star and the Navy needed good athletes.
That was why the rule was bent!


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of each DeafDigest edition)


A NEW SUPERINTENDENT AT WASHINGTON SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
   Better late than never, but DeafDigest just learned
that the Washington School for the Deaf has a new
superintendent - Jane Mulholland.
   She formerly served as superintendent at Oregon
School for the Deaf.


OUCH AT TWO PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOLS
   "Ouch" was what DeafDigest editor said after reading
a publication by Western Pennsylvania School for
the Deaf (WPSD).
   It was learned that the legislators in
Pennsylvania could not reach agreement, at that
time, on the state budget. Both schools (WPSD
and the WPSD-operated Scranton) needed 5 million
dollars for operating funds for the time being.
   WPSD had to borrow 5 million dollars. And then
to repay the money when the budget passed.
   Both schools are privately operated and relies 
on the state for part of their budgets.


UPDATE ON GOVERNOR BAXTER SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
   The Governor Baxter School for the Deaf is located
on an island on the shores of Portland, Maine.
   The last superintendent was Larry Taub, who has since
moved on to similar position at the Pennsylvania School
for the Deaf. The acting superintendent is Lynn
Schardel, who used to be the statewide coordinator of
programs for the deaf. When will the school have a
permanent superintendent? Good question.
   And the school dormitories have been privatized to
a house because of downsizing in enrollment.
   DeafDigest hopes the school will survive these
hard times.


A DILEMMA WITH THE CAVE SPRING COUNCIL
   Cave Spring is a tiny town, in the neck of the
woods in Georgia. It is where Georgia School for the
Deaf is located. Needless to say, the school is the
town's biggest employer.
   In case one is asking on the size of Cave Spring,
the town only has one traffic light.
   Anyway the town council has a dilemma. The town
cannot ignore the needs of the deaf residents. 
   Town mayor Rob Ware signs fluently but is not
comfortable signing while participating in council
discussions. Newly elected council member Peggy Allgood 
is a retired teacher with the Atlanta Area School for
the Deaf and she has requested that interpreters be
hired for council meetings.
   It would be a budget item the town cannot afford!
Allgood's campaign pledge was to make it easier for the
deaf to get involved with the Cave Spring community.


KEEPING DEAF AWAY FROM DEAF
   One of the top athletes at the recently held
Deaflympics was shielded from the ASL deaf almost
all of his life.
   A coach with the American Deaflympics team wanted
to recruit him but got nowhere with the parents and
his school. They did not want him to mingle with
the deaf and to learn, gasp, ASL.
   Instead, the coach went to Facebook and was able
to connect with him. Needless to say the athlete
was thrilled, and overcame objections of his parents
to take part in the Deaflympics.
   This is a classical example of "keeping the deaf
away from the deaf." There have been many cases
in the past.



OUR ORGANIZATIONS SERVING THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING
   We have many, many organizations, both national and
local, that serve deaf and hard of hearing people.
   One such organization is:

National Counselors of the Deaf Association

For the organization goals and objectives and its web site, click on:
http://deafdigest.com/natcounsel




AN EXCUSE FOR NOT WEARING A HEARING AID

the whistling drives me crazy


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WHAT IS THAT SUPPOSED TO MEAN?

a stone deaf and ASL user


what is wrong with just saying "I am deaf and use
sign language?"

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Interpreters and ASL & ITP Students and Teachers Deserve More from 
a Conference

Hi ... We are the 31st World's Largest Silent Weekend

The venue for the June 24-27, 2010 event will handle 700-1000
participants and include a medical interpreting track. Novice,
beginning, intermediate and advanced ASL and ITP students, as
well as interpreters (CEUs offered) will have around 150 hours
of seminars to choose from.

The 31st Silent Weekend is at the Florida Hotel at the Florida
Mall in Orlando with its huge food court allowing you to have
a complete meal for $5.99 instead of paying $20-30 at other
conferences' hotel prices.  The room costs are even lower
next year ... just $105 with free parking and unlimited free
internet!

Students, teachers and interpreters seeking to improve their 
skills can bring family members and they can take novice sign
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There are simply no other local, regional or national conferences
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Silent Weekends. Just check them out and register at 
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Sign language DVDs are available online at
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A DVD "When 'Duck' is not Enough"
to show you how to represent inanimate objects is now available

Join us for the 9th Florida/Alaska Motorcycle Benefit Run to help 
deaf babies!  This is the world's longest group motorcycle benefit 
run.  Some people are planning to fly to Calgary, Alberta and rent 
cars and follow us to and from Alaska and enjoy bed and breakfast 
inns!

See http://www.AlaskaBikeRun.com for updates and photos.

These trips will take place every year so why not make plans
to join us now in July 17, 2010?

Please browse our selection of signing greeting cards at:
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Hot DeafNews boring, but important!

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), concerned with the
increasing number of late-deafened Americans, have come up
with a "hearing aid" web site - that is supposed to provide
answers to questions would-be hearing aid users want to
ask.

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Deaf Picture of the Week:

Sean Midnight, pro wrestler, Great Britain

he is deaf

http://sean-midnight.tripod.com/

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Question of the week:

Q. How Do Deaf People Wake Up in the Morning?
(this is in a newspaper "advice" column

A. 4 known ways -

1. vibrator
2. flashing light
3. tap on shoulder
4. "farmer's instinct" - waking up at the rise of the sun


send your questions to mailto:barry@deafdigest.com

the most interesting questions may be answered in future DeafDigest editions. Thank
you.

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Wish List of the Week:

that NTID will find a perfect person to become its next
president

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DeafHistory - Looking Back:

Year 1939 - the campus of St Joseph's School for the Deaf
in the Bronx, New York was practically split in half when
a new highway was erected across the campus. The school
then had to build a tunnel and a tramway to access the
other part of the campus. 

The other part of the campus, once housing the old high
school department, has been sold eleven years later.

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Deaf and the Money:

over the years, Rick Macomber, who is deaf, has won prize money
in standardbred racing. He does not keep all the money, just
a percentage for himself.

        2009    $2,792,402      
        2008    $1,681,407      
        2007    $1,793,928      
        2006    $1,262,748      
        2005    $1,203,609      
        2004    $1,081,702      
        2003    $1,012,580      
        2002       692,273      
        2001       825,425      
        2000       625,248      
        1999       392,596      
        1998       529,838      
        1997       407,921      

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DeafNumbers of the Week:

10

deaf dealers in casinos in Nevada, Washington and Oregon

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(updated 1/10/10)

DeafResources


for a listing of deaf reference & library resources,
http://deafdigest.com/deafresources/

(examples are listing of elected deaf officials, listing of
deaf Nobel Prize winners, etc; list will be added on a
gradual basis - so do check this site from time to time)

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Selected top deaf sports stories from DeafDigest Sports

- A deaf fan was week #3 winner in California newspaper
NFL final score predictions
http://deafdigest.com/nfl/#williams

- Rick Majerus insulting Lance Allred
http://deadspin.com/5439875/ahole-coach-digest-special-rick-majerus-edition



DeafDigest Sports is a no-cost subscription available only 
for DeafDigest subscribers; e-mail mailto:barry@deafdigest.com

it is not available online, only by email

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position opening
Jr. Video Production Specialist
Purple
Rocklin, CA

Reports to:     Sr. Director of Marketing Communications
Department:     Marketing Communications
FLSA Status:    Hourly, Non-Exempt
Location:       Rocklin, CA

for position description and application procedures,
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position opening
Clinical Instructor of American Sign Language
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

School of Education
Department of Exceptional Education

Clinical Instructor of American Sign Language

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee seeks an Instructor to join our 
American Sign Language Studies Program in School of Education's 
Department of Exceptional Education.  Minimum requirements of this 
position are a Masters degree in a related field of study, at least 
3 years ASL teaching experience at the secondary/post secondary level, 
American Sign Language Teacher Association Certification, native or 
near-native competency in American Sign Language, knowledge of 
American Sign Language linguistics, Deaf history and Deaf culture.  

This is a 12 month probationary appointment. Salary is commensurate 
with experience.  

To apply, visit: 
http://www.jobs.uwm.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51121
   
A completed application will include letter of application, 
vita/resume, transcripts, a list of three references.   Additionally, 
submit name and email of individual who has supervised you and can 
evaluate your teaching.
  
We will email this individual a teaching evaluation form upon receipt 
of all application materials. The following documents must be submitted 
online. 

Dr. Amy Otis-Wilborn, Chair, Search and Screen Committee, School of 
Education, Department of Exceptional Education, University of 
Wisconsin-Milwaukee, P.O. Box 413, Milwaukee, WI 53201. Review of 
applications will begin January 30th, 2010 and will continue until 
position is filled.  The position start date is August 1, 2010.

Employment will require a criminal background check.  The University of 
Wisconsin- Milwaukee is an affirmative action, equal employment 
opportunity employer.  

For UWM's Campus Security Report, which includes statistics about reported 
crimes and information about campus security policies, see 
http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu or call the Office of Student Life at 
414-229-4632 to request a paper copy.

The Department of Exceptional Education offers a full range of 
Deafness related programs including:

-  ASL courses to meet university foreign language requirements
- Major and Minor areas of study in American Sign Language Studies
- Interpreter Training, 
- ASL Teacher Certification
- Teacher Certification in Deaf/Hard of Hearing

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Faculty positions open
Gallaudet University
Washington, DC

All positions contingent on funding

For detailed job descriptions, go to:
http://gallaudet.edu/af/hrs_employment.xml 
or contact mailto:rebecca.hogan@gallaudet.edu

Send letter of application, vitae, official graduate 
transcripts, and three letters of reference as indicated 
in job description.

Gallaudet University serves deaf, hard of hearing, and 
hearing students from many different backgrounds and 
seeks to develop a workforce that reflects the diversity 
of its student body.  Gallaudet is an equal employment 
opportunity/affirmative action employer and actively 
encourages deaf, hard of hearing, members of traditionally 
underrepresented groups, people with disabilities, women, 
and veterans to apply for open positions.

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position announcement
American Sign Language/Deaf Studies Instructor (Fall 2010)   
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas metropolitan area

College of Southern Nevada recognizes that embracing diversity maximizes 
faculty and staff contribution to our goals and provides the best 
opportunity for student achievement. CSN is an equal 
opportunity/affirmative action employer. CSN is responsive to serving the 
educational needs of a diverse and ever-changing community. 
CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. 
AA/EOE/ADA.   

Job description:
1. Teach ASL courses (all levels) 

2. Teach courses within the Deaf Studies Program degree including Deaf 
Culture, Deaf History, Structure of ASL, and new courses that might be 
added to the existing program. 

3. Develop syllabi, course outlines, curriculum, assessment plans and 
reports for all courses. 

4. Evaluate student outcomes 

5. Assess students' language competency levels. 

6. Provide student advisement and recruitment services 

7. Participate in program/division meetings 

8. Serve on department and college committees 

9. Travel to multi campus locations possibly on a day, evening or weekend 
schedule 

10. Mentor adjunct faculty within the Deaf Studies Unit   

Note: Application review will begin on January 16, 2010. For full 
consideration, all application materials must be received no later than 
January 15, 2010. 

Required qualifications:
1. Bachelor's Degree: preferably in Deafness and/or ASL from a regionally 
accredited College or University. 

2. ASLTA qualifications   

Preferred qualifications:
1. Master's Degree from a regionally accredited College or University: 
preferably in Deaf Studies/ASL or a related field 

2. A minimum of 2 years of experience in a post-secondary setting. 

3. ASLTA certification or RID certification 

4. Additional Skills: experience with interactive lab instruction; 
experience with technology specific to Deaf individuals. 

Quick link:
http://jobs.csn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51296   

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job announcement
Teacher (High School Math) 
Georgia School for the Deaf
Cave Spring, GA

for position description and application procedures, please click on:
http://deafdigest.com/hsmath

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job announcement
Substitute Teacher (Part-Time/Hourly)
Georgia School for the Deaf
Cave Spring, GA

for position description and application procedures, please click on:
http://deafdigest.com/subteach

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(updated January 10th)

- EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT GLAD !! -

- Job Developer/Interpreter-- Crenshaw, CA

- Job Developer/Interpreter-Rancho Cucamonga, CA

- Community Interpreter - Los Angeles, CA



To learn more about the above positions at GLAD, please go 
to our website: 

http://www.gladinc.org

If interested for any of these positions then please submit resume
and application to:

Jeff Fetterman
Human Resources Specialist
Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, Inc.
2222 Laverna Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90041

V/TDD:  (323) 550-4207
Fax #:  (323) 550-4204

E-mail: mailto:jfetterman@gladinc.org

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Weitz & Luxenberg P.C., founded in 1986, is one of the leading
plaintiffs' litigation law firms in America.

The firm has played leading roles in national and local litigations
involving defective medicines and medical devices, and general
negligence, among others.

Our law firm is expanding its litigation against the California-based
Advanced Bionics Corporation, related to defective cochlear implants
implanted in young children and adults.

Some of the firm's clients have suffered multiple implant surgeries
due to a defective implant being surgically removed and replaced
with a second defective implant that later failed.

If you or your child has been implanted with a defective cochlear
implant, we encourage you to contact Weitz & Luxenberg at
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Hot Deaf News during the week:

- Top newspaper story of the week

http://deafdigest.com/canadalinguistics/

- Very Hot News 

In Great Britain, the Royal National Institute for Deaf People (RNID)
is supposed to serve the interests of its deaf and hard of hearing
people. Instead it has been accused of ignoring the needs of the
deaf, rather catering to the needs of the hard of hearing, and
of the hearing people who decide what is best for the deaf.
This is not to be confused with British Deaf Association, an
organization of the British deaf that use British Sign Language
(sounds familiar here in USA?). Anyway, a group of deaf people
are saying they have achieved a breakthrough with the RNID,
in that this organization has agreed to "listen" to what the
deaf has to say.  How and to what extent is that breakthrough
going to achieve? Time will tell. 


- Thursday December 31st 

Adam Goldstein, not deaf, is the President/CEO of
Royal Caribbean, the world's largest cruise ship.
He said that his cruise lines would no longer provide
interpreters on trips that begin or ends on American
or Canadian turf. He would not budge despite continued
requests from deaf cruise tourists.


- Friday January 1st

The Deaf Community in the Indianapolis area is up in
arms over the Avatar captioned movie showing at
the Regal Theater. There were no captions, especially
in the theater that was packed with 100-150 deaf people.
Many of them arrived at the theater from long distance 
drives. The apologetic manager tried to make amends with
refunds and with free tickets for a future captioned movie. 


- Saturday January 2nd

Outgoing Toledo, Ohio mayor Carty Finkbeiner, not deaf, 
is one politician that city residents either love or 
hate. During his early days as the mayor, he suggested
that the deaf people move to homes near the airport,
where the noise should not bother them. This remark
not only angered the deaf but also his hearing critics.
There was a newspaper story saying that these critics
credit the mayor they hated, for making the city better! 


(please go back to the Blue edition for the Sunday-Wednesday 
Hot Deaf News)


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Deaf Miscellaneous stuff:

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

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

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Deaf Group Home

at La Familia, near Albuquerque, NM
Deaf Group Home

at La Familia, near Albuquerque, NM

for Deaf Youth

- education support services
- clinical services
- job skills training
- employment support
- life skills training
- school to work transition planning
- community involvement
- recreational outings & entertainment

for more information, email mailto:asl@nm.net

or click on:

http://deafdigest.com/lafamilia

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What's your New Years resolution?

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It has many great features including a built-in receiver to pick up
transmissions from other signalers.

Call 1-800-233-9130 (V/TTY) or visit us at:
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For a copy of our NEW catalog, email your request to:
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DEAF ATTORNEYS BEFORE ADA AND AFTER ADA
   Before we had ADA, we had few deaf attorneys.
But after the ADA was passed we have many deaf
attorneys.
   Why? Because law schools, before ADA, refused
to provide interpreters. After the ADA was passed,
these law schools had to provide interpreters!
   This is why many young deaf attorneys thank
ADA. 


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THE THREE SISTERS
   Three sisters in a family were close to each other
in age. One was born deaf; the second one was born
hard of hearing; the third one was born hearing. 
   The deaf sister went to a residential school.
The hard of hearing sister went to a mainstreamed
program. 
   Years later these sisters reached into 30's in
age. The hard of hearing sister lost her hearing and
became deaf. The hearing sister also lost her hearing
and has become deaf.
   Genetics playing a funny game with these three
sisters? Hard to say. The father fought in the Vietnam
War where Agent Orange was used. He says it changed
his genes, thus causing deafness in his three
daughters. He is very bitter about it.


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of each DeafDigest edition)

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Dr. Steven L. Rattner, P.A. & Associates

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Do you dislike braces that has wires?

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Are your dentures loose? Does your denture tooth break off? Do 
you need emergency denture repair?

* Same Day Denture Repair Service - Must Come in Early in the 
Morning and Pick Up at the end of the Day

Are you scared of needles for new fillings?

* Air Abrasion Technique does not require Needles for New Fillings

What about for extractions, replace old fillings, and other 
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* The Wind - It's a Lesser Painful or Painless Technique than
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* Nitrous Oxide Sedation - Provides Calm Environment

Are you scared of contaminated water in dental office?

* Brand New Self-Contained Distilled Water System to Prevent
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Are you a workaholic during the day and can't see a dentist at least
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* Evening Hours Tuesday until 7pm and Wednesday until 8pm

* One Saturday Per Month Open 9am to 1pm Rockville/Gaithersburg Only

Are you tired of writing on paper when communicating or frustrated 
with not getting an interpreter for your dental needs?

Two Full Time Deaf Dentists Proficient in American Sign Language:

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* Staff Trained in Sign Language Efficiency

If you have any more questions, contact us at
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are located in College Park, MD and Rockville/Gaithersburg, MD. 
Our phone number for TTY is 301-474-8278. 
Our website is http://www.drrattner.com

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A DEAF GYMNASTICS TEACHER
   Could a deaf person instruct a gymnastics class, that consist
of pre-teen children?
   Tina-Margaret Steele, could, and she is deaf. She doubles
up as Art teacher at Virginia School for the Deaf & Blind
in Staunton and instructing gymnastics classes at the
Staunton Augusta YMCA.
   She has two assistants helping her out with these
gymnastics sessions.   


A NEWSPAPER PHOTOGRAPHER ABANDONING HIS ASSIGNMENT
   A small Michigan newspaper assigned a photographer
to cover a football game that Eastern Washtenaw Multicultural 
Academy was to play.
   The photographer arrived at the football field and
noticed something "unusual" about the opposing team. 
It took him quite a while to figure out - that the
opposing team was deaf (Michigan School for the Deaf).
   No one told him in advance nor did he check it out
that the other team was deaf, hence his shock.
   So fascinated with the way the deaf boys were able
to play a good game of football that the photographer
"abandoned" his assignment, after taking a few pictures. 
He simply sat back and enjoyed the game.


FOLLOWING UP WITH ANIMAL COPS IN MARYLAND
   Many of us, that love animals, watch the Animal Cops
program on the Animal Plant cable TV network. We
hope that those that abuse animals will be punished in 
the judiciary system.
   Do we have any deaf individuals involved, one way
or other when dealing with animal abuse?
   Yes. Willis Mann, Laurel, MD, has served on the
Howard County Animal Matters Hearing Board. It is a
five year term, appointed by the County Executive and
ratified by the County Board. He is into his eight
year on the board.
   Does he have interpreters with him during these
once-a-month hearings? Yes, always with two interpreters.
   Exactly what cases does he deal with? Runs the gamut 
from dogs that run loose without leach to flagrant cases 
of malnourished horses on farms.   


THE WAVING GESTURE OR THE WAVING SIGN LANGUAGE?
   The National Football League is getting strict with
players who overcelebrate after scoring touchdowns.
   In a recent example, a Washington Redskins player
waved his hand in front of his face, and was penalized
by the referee.
   Waving in front of the face? To us, the deaf, the
waving in front of face means something awesome or
something fantastic or something way out.
   To the hearing, it may mean something that is
gangster talk!


A DEAF PERSON IN THE PEST CONTROL FIELD
   To live in homes is to endure pests that sometimes
invade us - rats, termites, insects, etc.
   We sometimes have to rely on services of pest control
operators to keep our homes safe.
   Do we have a deaf person in the pest control field?
There is one - Michael Brady, Loganville, GA, who operates
his own pest control business. 
   Where is Loganville, by the way? It is within the
Atlanta metropolitan area.



OUR ORGANIZATIONS SERVING THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING
   We have many, many organizations, both national and
local, that serve deaf and hard of hearing people.
   One such organization is:

Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

For the organization goals and objectives and its web site, click on:
http://deafdigest.com/agbell




AN EXCUSE FOR NOT WEARING A HEARING AID

I hear perfectly without it

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WHAT IS THAT SUPPOSED TO MEAN?

I am deaf, yes, but I'm sort of hard of hearing because
I can hear a little and I can speak very well


this is double-talk designed to deny one's own hearing loss!


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Interpreters and ASL & ITP Students and Teachers Deserve More from 
a Conference

Hi ... We are the 31st World's Largest Silent Weekend

The venue for the June 24-27, 2010 event will handle 700-1000
participants and include a medical interpreting track. Novice,
beginning, intermediate and advanced ASL and ITP students, as
well as interpreters (CEUs offered) will have around 150 hours
of seminars to choose from.

The 31st Silent Weekend is at the Florida Hotel at the Florida
Mall in Orlando with its huge food court allowing you to have
a complete meal for $5.99 instead of paying $20-30 at other
conferences' hotel prices.  The room costs are even lower
next year ... just $105 with free parking and unlimited free
internet!

Students, teachers and interpreters seeking to improve their 
skills can bring family members and they can take novice sign
language classes!  Many of our current interpreters started out 
as novice ASL students at the Silent Weekend!

There are simply no other local, regional or national conferences
offering you so many hours of classes as inexpensively as the
Silent Weekends. Just check them out and register at 
http://www.DrSign.com

Sign language DVDs are available online at
http://www.DrSign.com -

A DVD "When 'Duck' is not Enough"
to show you how to represent inanimate objects is now available

Join us for the 9th Florida/Alaska Motorcycle Benefit Run to help 
deaf babies!  This is the world's longest group motorcycle benefit 
run.  Some people are planning to fly to Calgary, Alberta and rent 
cars and follow us to and from Alaska and enjoy bed and breakfast 
inns!

See http://www.AlaskaBikeRun.com for updates and photos.

These trips will take place every year so why not make plans
to join us now in July 17, 2010?

Please browse our selection of signing greeting cards at:
http://www.DrSign.com

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Hot DeafNews boring, but important!

A deaf woman was implanted with a CI on a TV program
in full view of TV audience everywhere!

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DeafLibrary Page of the Week

Deaf Culture from the point of view of a hearing graduate student

do click on:
http://deafdigest.com/hearingpointofview



(on a rotating basis, a different DeafLibrary Page topic 
will be featured every week) 

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Deaf Picture of the Week:

Max Fomitchev
deaf performer

http://www.jdcc.org/index.php/site/news/890/

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Question of the week:

Q. I notice that some huge, gigantic TV sets display
lousy captions. Should I write letters of complaints?
If so, to whom?

A. Forget the letters. Just don't buy these "lousy
captioned" mammoth-sized TV sets! Just make sure you are
happy with the captions BEFORE you make the purchase.


send your questions to mailto:barry@deafdigest.com

the most interesting questions may be answered in future DeafDigest editions. Thank
you.

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Wish List of the Week:

A very happy and very peaceful 2010 for all of us!

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DeafHistory - Looking Back:


Year 1903 - New York deaf leaders formed a group called
League of Elect Surds.

In Latin, it means "deafs" 

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Deaf and the Money:

1,240 litas

given by the government of Lithuania to a group of participants
at the Deaflympics, as a reward for winning 13 medals

How much would that be in USA dollars?

A click at http://www.currate.com would reveal it to be just:

$518.00 !

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DeafNumbers of the Week:

Kentucky Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing says that:

- 77,000 deaf people in the state use ASL

- 182 interpreters in the state are certified

- 310 should be the number of certified interpreters according
  to KCDHH

these numbers served as rationale for University of Louisville
setting up a new interpreter training program to replace the
one that Eastern Kentucky University dropped not too long time
ago

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(new)

DeafResources

for a listing of deaf reference & library resources,
http://deafdigest.com/deafresources/

(examples are listing of elected deaf officials, listing of
deaf Nobel Prize winners, etc; list will be added on a
gradual basis - so do check this site from time to time)

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DeafDigest Sports

DeafDigest Sports is a no-cost subscription available only 
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position opening
Clinical Instructor of American Sign Language
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

School of Education
Department of Exceptional Education

Clinical Instructor of American Sign Language

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee seeks an Instructor to join our 
American Sign Language Studies Program in School of Education's 
Department of Exceptional Education.  Minimum requirements of this 
position are a Masters degree in a related field of study, at least 
3 years ASL teaching experience at the secondary/post secondary level, 
American Sign Language Teacher Association Certification, native or 
near-native competency in American Sign Language, knowledge of 
American Sign Language linguistics, Deaf history and Deaf culture.  

This is a 12 month probationary appointment. Salary is commensurate 
with experience.  

To apply, visit: 
http://www.jobs.uwm.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51121
   
A completed application will include letter of application, 
vita/resume, transcripts, a list of three references.   Additionally, 
submit name and email of individual who has supervised you and can 
evaluate your teaching.
  
We will email this individual a teaching evaluation form upon receipt 
of all application materials. The following documents must be submitted 
online. 

Dr. Amy Otis-Wilborn, Chair, Search and Screen Committee, School of 
Education, Department of Exceptional Education, University of 
Wisconsin-Milwaukee, P.O. Box 413, Milwaukee, WI 53201. Review of 
applications will begin January 30th, 2010 and will continue until 
position is filled.  The position start date is August 1, 2010.

Employment will require a criminal background check.  The University of 
Wisconsin- Milwaukee is an affirmative action, equal employment 
opportunity employer.  

For UWM's Campus Security Report, which includes statistics about reported 
crimes and information about campus security policies, see 
http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu or call the Office of Student Life at 
414-229-4632 to request a paper copy.

The Department of Exceptional Education offers a full range of 
Deafness related programs including:

-  ASL courses to meet university foreign language requirements
- Major and Minor areas of study in American Sign Language Studies
- Interpreter Training, 
- ASL Teacher Certification
- Teacher Certification in Deaf/Hard of Hearing

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Faculty positions open
Gallaudet University
Washington, DC

All positions contingent on funding

For detailed job descriptions, go to:
http://gallaudet.edu/af/hrs_employment.xml 
or contact mailto:rebecca.hogan@gallaudet.edu

Send letter of application, vitae, official graduate 
transcripts, and three letters of reference as indicated 
in job description.

Gallaudet University serves deaf, hard of hearing, and 
hearing students from many different backgrounds and 
seeks to develop a workforce that reflects the diversity 
of its student body.  Gallaudet is an equal employment 
opportunity/affirmative action employer and actively 
encourages deaf, hard of hearing, members of traditionally 
underrepresented groups, people with disabilities, women, 
and veterans to apply for open positions.

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position announcement
American Sign Language/Deaf Studies Instructor (Fall 2010)   
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas metropolitan area

College of Southern Nevada recognizes that embracing diversity maximizes 
faculty and staff contribution to our goals and provides the best 
opportunity for student achievement. CSN is an equal 
opportunity/affirmative action employer. CSN is responsive to serving the 
educational needs of a diverse and ever-changing community. 
CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. 
AA/EOE/ADA.   

Job description:
1. Teach ASL courses (all levels) 

2. Teach courses within the Deaf Studies Program degree including Deaf 
Culture, Deaf History, Structure of ASL, and new courses that might be 
added to the existing program. 

3. Develop syllabi, course outlines, curriculum, assessment plans and 
reports for all courses. 

4. Evaluate student outcomes 

5. Assess students' language competency levels. 

6. Provide student advisement and recruitment services 

7. Participate in program/division meetings 

8. Serve on department and college committees 

9. Travel to multi campus locations possibly on a day, evening or weekend 
schedule 

10. Mentor adjunct faculty within the Deaf Studies Unit   

Note: Application review will begin on January 16, 2010. For full 
consideration, all application materials must be received no later than 
January 15, 2010. 

Required qualifications:
1. Bachelor's Degree: preferably in Deafness and/or ASL from a regionally 
accredited College or University. 

2. ASLTA qualifications   

Preferred qualifications:
1. Master's Degree from a regionally accredited College or University: 
preferably in Deaf Studies/ASL or a related field 

2. A minimum of 2 years of experience in a post-secondary setting. 

3. ASLTA certification or RID certification 

4. Additional Skills: experience with interactive lab instruction; 
experience with technology specific to Deaf individuals. 

Quick link:
http://jobs.csn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51296   

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job announcement
Teacher (High School Math) 
Georgia School for the Deaf
Cave Spring, GA

for position description and application procedures, please click on:
http://deafdigest.com/hsmath

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job announcement
Substitute Teacher (Part-Time/Hourly)
Georgia School for the Deaf
Cave Spring, GA

for position description and application procedures, please click on:
http://deafdigest.com/subteach

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(updated January 3rd)

- EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT GLAD !! -

- Job Developer/Interpreter-- Crenshaw, CA

- Job Developer/Interpreter-Rancho Cucamonga, CA

- Community Interpreter - Los Angeles, CA



To learn more about the above positions at GLAD, please go 
to our website: 

http://www.gladinc.org

If interested for any of these positions then please submit resume
and application to:

Jeff Fetterman
Human Resources Specialist
Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, Inc.
2222 Laverna Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90041

V/TDD:  (323) 550-4207
Fax #:  (323) 550-4204

E-mail: mailto:jfetterman@gladinc.org

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