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DeafDigest Gold - January 24, 2010 Gold edition Barry Strassler, Editor http://deafdigest.com - updated every Monday America's Unique Deaf Stories; free subscription serving the Deaf Community since 1996; 14th year (to unsubscribe, please click on unsubscribe link at bottom or go to http://deafdigest.com and click on subscribe and follow instructions ) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Twitter: DeafDigest is on Twitter; do sign up for it -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- ASL Videos of the Week: http://deafdigest.com/videos/leader/ http://deafdigest.com/videos/stewart/ .. Deaf Cartoon (Fogey) of the week: http://deafdigest.com/comics/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Data Plans for only $29.99 at the Deaf Pager Store Shop the Deaf Pager Store for unlimited data-only plans through Sprint Relay. Pricing is only $29.99 a month when signing up for a new activation and 2-year agreement. 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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 800-476-6070 or click on: http://www.weitzlux.com/failed-cochlear-implants_1937570.html and follow instructions on the screen -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- The DeafDigest is divided into Blue and Gold sections, both ranked equal in contents, features and ads. This is the Gold section. .. weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://deafdigest.com (updated every Monday) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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) .. 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/ .. 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 .............................................................. For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com .............................................................. .............................................................. weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://deafdigest.com updated every Monday .............................................................. .............................................................. 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: http://www.weitbrecht.com/onsale.php?utm_source=dd for details. For a copy of our NEW catalog, email your request to: mailto:sales@weitbrecht.com We're now on Facebook! Come visit us! WCI. Providing Solutions for People with Hearing Loss. .............................................................. .............................................................. 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) .............................................................. 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 .............................................................. 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 .............................................................. .............................................................. For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com for Special Notes, please go to the bottom of this section .............................................................. .............................................................. WHAT IS THAT SUPPOSED TO MEAN? 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! .............................................................. .............................................................. Berrigan's Tax and Bookkeeping Service If you are looking for someone with tax and bookkeeping background who is fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) to provide bookkeeping & tax service for your personal, business or organization, I can provide the service. My bookkeeping service can be customized in any way to meet your financial needs and goals. It includes general bookkeeping, taxes, payroll, financial reporting, training and much more. To have accurate financial information will empower you to make wise and more accurate financial decisions. My tax service provides you with the preparation of individual federal and state tax returns and to answer questions that will help you get a better understanding of how the adjustments, deductions or credits may affect your tax situations in other possible ways. My firm is based on professionalism and confidentiality with a guarantee of complete satisfaction. Please feel free to contact me to make an appointment. Thank you. Terence Berrigan Berrigan's Tax & Bookkeeping Service Web Page: http://www.berrigans-taxbookkeeping.com VP: (866) 669-9616 Pager: mailto:TBerrigan@sprint.blackberry.net Email: mailto:Terry@berrigans-taxbookkeeping.com .............................................................. .............................................................. 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 .............................................................. .............................................................. 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. .. 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 .. 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. .. Wish List of the Week: that generous donations by the Deaf Community will help the deaf of Haiti overcome the terrible earthquake .. 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 .. 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 .. DeafNumbers of the Week: 13 percent drop percentage of disabled, the deaf included, federal employees have dropped 13 percent in the past decade .. (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) .. 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- * YOU COULD PLACE YOUR PAID EMPLOYMENT ADS IN THIS SECTION * on a per-subscriber basis, the DeafDigest ad rates are the best in the nation. * For more information, send E-mail to mailto:barry@deafdigest.com -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Health Specialist DEAF, Inc Boston, MA click on: http://deafdigest.com/jobs-b/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Interpreter North Central High School Washington Township, Indiana click on: http://deafdigest.com/jobs-d/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Teacher White County School System Georgia click on: http://deafdigest.com/jobs-f/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Special Notes: Copyright 2010 by Barry Strassler, DeafDigest. 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This is the Blue section. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- - Dedication DeafDigest dedicates this edition to all people that perished in the earthquake DeafDigest dedicates this edition to George DeVilbiss, formerly of Northern Virginia, who departed us. Not deaf, he was, by trade, an electrical engineer, who liked to tinker with devices that would help the deaf and the hard of hearing. He was well known in the Washington, DC hard of hearing community. - Request for donations for deaf victims of earthquake in Haiti Friends of Montfort, Inc PO Box 314 Merrick, New York 11566-0314 It is a non-profit agency that support the deaf and the deaf-blind in Haiti. More information is at: http://www.friendsofmontfort.org Donations are tax-deductible - Hot Newspaper stories during the week: Hurwitz's first open letter to Gallaudet alumni http://deafdigest.com/gallaudetalumni/ Cochlear Implants linked to trauma in children? http://deafdigest.com/citrauma/ - Very Hot News NAD urges us to give support to Haiti earthquake victims http://deafdigest.com/haitiearthquake/ - Sunday January 17th It was learned that Disability Rights Advocates, which is a legal advocacy agency in California's Bay Area, is interested in hearing from us, the deaf, on being hung up on relay calls from financial institutions. An example was Wells Fargo hanging up on us repeatedly. - Monday January 18th Halloween Haunting and Deafness go hand in hand at Oregon School for the Deaf. This school will be hosting the first annual West Coast Haunters Convention this coming May. The more the school haunts the more money it brings in during fund raising drives, in which they have been doing very well for the past 22 years. - Tuesday January 19th A team of researchers at Sweden is working on a special gadget that would allow the deaf-blind to "hear" via skin vibrations. The story is at: http://deafdigest.com/monitor/ - Wednesday January 20th A while ago the District of Columbia police department was thinking of disbanding its special units to deal with special communities. One of the units slated for closing was the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Liaison Unit. It was announced that these special units will continue as is - much to the relief of deaf and hard of hearing residents of Washington, DC. (Thursday-Saturday Hot Deaf News will be in the Gold edition) .. Deaf Miscellaneous stuff: Teachers that teach ASL as first language for the deaf and the hard of hearing were able to swap ideas and tips at the first time ever American Sign Language Round-table (ASLRT). This event took place at Fremont, California this week. .. 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 ................................................................ ................................................................ For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com .. weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://deafdigest.com (updated every Monday) ................................................................ ................................................................ 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: http://www.weitbrecht.com/onsale.php?utm_source=dd for details. For a copy of our NEW catalog, email your request to: mailto:sales@weitbrecht.com We're now on Facebook! Come visit us! WCI. Providing Solutions for People with Hearing Loss. ................................................................ ................................................................ DEAF AGENCY DIRECTORS Almost every city has a deaf service agency. Some deaf service agency directors are hearing; some deaf service agency directors are deaf. Makes no difference if the director is hearing or deaf. What surprises DeafDigest is that some directors "know nothing" about national deaf news that are hot. They know a lot about home town deaf news that are hot, but not about national hot deaf news. It is important that all directors keep up with national hot deaf news because it may affect their own home town deaf programs. - for ASL News version, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/videos/deafnews/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) ............................................................... Rehabilitation Counselor Education Western Oregon University Graduate Program Do you see yourself as a rehabilitation counselor with clients who have a disability or who are Deaf or hard of hearing? Are you a bright and motivated student who wants a M.S. degree? Would a scholarship help make this dream come true?* Western Oregon University's Rehabilitation Counselor Education program prepares Master's level counselors to work with clients who have disabilities or who are Deaf or hard of hearing. The program includes two cohorts: 1) general rehabilitation (RC) and 2) rehabilitation with a Deaf and hard of hearing focus (RCD). These two cohorts take most of their classes together throughout the two year program. The need for qualified rehabilitation counselors is at an all time high. Graduates from this program find employment in such professional areas as state vocational rehabilitation, community mental health, and other partnering agencies. The placement rate nation-wide for recent graduates is 96 - 100%. A Bachelor's (B.S. or B.A.) degree is required of all who apply to apply. Applicants to the RCD option must also be proficient in American Sign Language (ASL). *Substantial RSA scholarship support is available to qualified students contingent upon continued federal funding.* Individuals who have a disability, who are Deaf, hard of hearing, deaf blind, or who are members of traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants are being accepted now for the Fall, 2010 school year. Note: RCD applicants who are residents of WICHE states will be charged tuition at Oregon resident student rates. Those states include Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. For more information and application materials visit: http://www.wou.edu/rehab and click on Rehabilitation Counselor Education. You may also contact: Julia Smith, Ph.D., CRC, LPC Coordinator Rehabilitation Counselor Education Western Oregon University Monmouth, OR 97361 mailto:RCEInfo@wou.edu ............................................................... FAMOUS HEARING AUTHOR OF DEAF BOOKS Few years ago DeafDigest editor was introduced to a famous hearing man who wrote a few deaf books (psychology, sociology, Deaf Culture, etc. He and the famous author sat down for a meal, and both were chatting with each other. It was a big shock to DeafDigest editor that the famous author knew very little about the deaf. The material for his books was based on heavy research, but he could not answer simple questions about deafness in general! That famous author is still traveling in USA and giving talks about deafness. DeafDigest editor does not want to tell you that person's name! - for ASL News version, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/videos/hearingauthor/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) EARTHQUAKE CODES AND THE DEAF All buildings in the world must comply with earthquake codes. Unfortunately these codes come at cost. Poor nations cannot afford to retro-fit their buildings to make these structures earthquake-proof. Tragically, Haiti is an example. What about us, the deaf? DeafDigest editor remembers Los Angeles Club of the Deaf (LACD) when he lived in the area for a short time in the sixties. LACD was the focal point of deaf social life in the Los Angeles area. The club shut down because the city of Los Angeles required all structures to retrofit to meet the the earthquake code. To retrofit would bankrupt the club - and so, the club building was sold. AN UNUSUAL PROFESSION FOR A DEAF-BLIND INDIVIDUAL Merv Cox, who is deaf-blind and a resident of New Zealand, has an unusual profession. He is a landscape gardener. Been doing that for 30 years with the assistance of his hearing aids. He said: Some people write me off without giving me a chance; that's not just uncalled for, it's wrong. I'm as good as the rest ................................................................ Meet and chat with deaf singles and friends worldwide on the largest deaf network on the Internet ! * Find out why Deaf Match International works....since 2001 * Sign up and list your profile for FREE * The most Deaf and Hard of Hearing singles online - thousands of members ! Visit: www.DeafMatchInternational.com ........................................................................... .............................. The 2009 Holiday SALE at UnitedTTY.com is happening right now ! 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THE UGLY SIDE TO A FAMOUS MAN Warren Buffett is a famous man, the world's most successful investor. Every famous person has an ugly side. What was Buffett's ugly side? He closed down Berkshire Hathaway that provided employment to 400 textile employees. Many of these employees became deaf over the years because of the plant noise. Buffett refused to face them in person, and for that, they called him heartless. DEAF PHARMACISTS, HEARING PHARMACISTS We have a number of deaf individuals that are employed as pharmacists. The field of pharmacy has changed drastically for the past 15 years. Some may confuse pharmacists as physicians. Things pharmacists do these days were not what they were doing years ago: - giving shots - health screening tests - health counseling - dispensing with medical advice Do deaf pharmacists perform the same duties as hearing pharmacists or are they stuck behind the counter filling these prescriptions or do they go out in the front and interact with worried hearing patients? A QUESTION ABOUT VIDEO RELAY THAT YOU WERE AFRAID TO ASK Q. What advantage would video relay services have over traditional relay services? A. Touch-tone systems and voice recognition systems are not possible via traditional relay services. WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE? being challenged with this challenging question: I counted the number of gestures you made and tried to match it with the words and noticed you do not gesture every spoken word. Do you deliberately leave out words while interpreting? if you have these "hate" or "horror" stories, please mailto:barry@deafdigest.com COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR - continuing series Some people have asked if captioners are ever asked to cover assignments at the last minute, with little or no time to prepare. The answer to that is, yes, it happens because of illness, equipment failure, emergency news coverage, and many other reasons. Hopefully, the captioner will have some familiarity with the assignment because he or she captioned a similar or related assignment before. When 9/11 happened, captioners were captioning across the country "by the seat of their pants." Many had never encountered "al-Qaeda" or many other related terms in their work before. Also, many brand-new, in-training captioners were thrown on the air at that time because of the round-the-clock news coverage. The experienced captioners just couldn't keep going 24 hours a day. Recently, we have seen expanded news coverage and special programs related to the tragic earthquake in Haiti, and captioners have had to step in to cover those assignments. ................................................................ ................................................................ weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://deafdigest.com updated every Monday ................................................................ ................................................................ I THOUGHT THE DEAF COULD....... sign as well as they could speak, write and lipread (whoa, sign language, speaking and lipreading are three completely different issues; some deaf can master one but not the other and vice versa) when a hearing person never meets a deaf person in his life his knowledge of the deaf are often wrong ................................................................ ................................................................ For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com for Special Notes, please go to the bottom of the Gold section ................................................................ ................................................................ - Providing Individual,Couple and Group counseling - Psychosocial and psychoeducational Assessment - Forensic Consultation and Assessment Reports For children, teens, adults...ASL fluent Private practice in West Los Angeles or via Videotherapy Please contact me via email at mailto:DrAFreeman@verizon.net or my website at http://www.DrAlisonFreeman.net or VP at 1-481-450-2866 Alison Freeman, Ph.D. ................................................................ Surdus Remodeling LLC is one of Washington, DC and Maryland's premier Deaf Owned remodeling contractors. We have been renovating residential homes in the metro area. Is it safe to hire an unlicensed contractor? 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We believe in making life more comfortable through quality remodels Elijah Gold, deaf owner Surdus, LLC Remodeling Based in Washington, DC http://www.surdusremodeling.com 866-520-8628 VOICE 202-540-8750 VP Licensed, Insured, and Bonded DC #68004119 MHIC #99522 *WE ACCEPT AMEX CREDIT CARD* ................................................................ ................................................................ http://www.healthbridges.info announcement HEALTH AND ADVOCACY INFORMATION FOR PERSON WHO ARE DEAF, DEAF-BLIND, AND HARD OF HEARING: Persons who are Deaf, Deafblind and hard of hearing are grossly underserved by both the physical health and the behavioral health care system. In many cases, the patient as well as the health care provider who may provide service to them, is unaware of laws that mandate the provision of accommodations in the health care setting so that all persons have equal access to health related information. A new web site called http://www.healthbridges.info was created by people who are Deaf, DeafBlind and hard of hearing. Features Include: * An Accommodation card for you to print and carry that you can make for yourself that tells health care providers where to call for an interpreter in case of emergency * Live videos about hospital accommodations * Wellness topics that change each month * Links to information about counseling services * Resources and valuable links about how to find important information about emotional and substance abuse topics Please visit the site and let us know about topics that you want to learn more about. ................................................................ ................................................................ Hot DeafNews boring, but important! In the case of the tragic Haiti earthquakes, are we seeing a Nero that fiddled while Rome burned? This is in reference to the Royal Caribbean yacht that docked at a port in Haiti in midst of the earthquake bedlam. What about it? Adam Goldstein, the Royal Caribbean CEO, defended the docking of his yacht. It is the same Adam Goldstein that thumbed his nose at deaf tourists desperate for interpreters while on cruises. While he acknowledges the ADA regulations on cruises that start or end in USA, he thumbs his nose at cruises that originate outside of the American boundaries. .. The Deaf and the Law Legal Rights of Individuals with Hearing Loss http://deafdigest.com/legalrights/ .. DeafADA Issue of the Week: the article above addresses these ADA issues, too! http://deafdigest.com/legalrights/ .. The Captioning Blunder of the Week: Obama worked at the Soup Kimpen (Kitchen) .... What became of? Mike Stinson - past a struggling deaf student at University of California Santa Barbara, who did not use sign language at all - present an earned doctorate at University of Michigan, with acquired sign language skills; involved with the classroom captioning systems used in programs for the deaf and the hard of hearing mailto:barry@deafdigest.com with "past" and "present" details .. News of the Week - Looking Back 10 Years Ago: Larry Puthoff, the former superintendent of the South Dakota School for the Deaf and now with the Communication Service of the Deaf, is working on a huge project - a book on the history of the deaf in South Dakota. The DEAFDIGEST editor is going to ask for a copy of that book once it is completed. .. News of the Week - Looking Back 5 Years Ago: The most thrilling aspect of the Martin Luther King Day, as far as we, the deaf, are concerned was the showing of a PBS film documentary about him. Why was it thrilling? Because it was open captioned. Is it a big deal that it is open captioned? Not really because we take captions on TV for granted. What is the big deal is that the film was borrowed from the library of Captioned Films for the Deaf! That film is an oldie, but the MLK story is not an oldie. .... Deaf Apocalypse of the Week: A deaf person who watches videos a lot, said: I got the feeling that some people think subtitles and captions are the same. In my opinion, they are not the same. A subtitled movie only shows the script, without background noises. You, as the viewer, have to figure it out. On the other hand, open/closed captioning provides the scripted material as well as the background info. Many DVDs may say either captioned or subtitled. Many times I've clicked on "subtitled" expecting only scripted words, but I actually get captioning. While on other times I click on captioning and only get subtitled script. Many times I've had to turn off the DVD subtitle/captioning and let the TV do it. Sometimes the DVD is captioned without having to turn on the subtitles. As far as I can tell, there is no set standard. You have to hope you at least end up with one or the other. Having one or the other is certainly much better than nothing at all. I believe the industry is blurring the difference between the two. .. A Vocational Rehabilitation counselor's great news: You are allowed to close a case in which a customer has used very fool and unprofessional language, the kind that would make even a seasoned sailor cry. .. A Lipreading Problem: What did that person say? The boss calls in a deaf employee for a short conference. You think the boss says: Pam is old You are puzzled because Pam is not that old in age Actually the boss says: Pam is cold it has something to do with a request from Pam for a switch of her offices, from a cold atmosphere to a warmer atmosphere, and the boss was asking the deaf employee if he would agree to a switch. if you have lipreading tales, please share these with mailto:barry@deafdigest.com -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- * YOU COULD PLACE YOUR PAID EMPLOYMENT ADS IN THIS SECTION * on a per-subscriber basis, the DeafDigest ad rates are the best in the nation. * For more information, send E-mail to mailto:barry@deafdigest.com -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Team Leader Center for Hearing & Deaf Services, Inc. Pittsburgh, PA for Outpatient/Adult Treatment to work with a well established behavioral health team that serves Deaf citizens of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Where: Center for Hearing & Deaf Services, Inc. (HDS) 5th Avenue Downtown Pittsburgh Monday - Friday 37.5 hours per week. Master's Degree in Human Services AND 1 year of paid experience Working with Deaf population. American Sign Language fluency REQUIRED. Requires Act 33/34 Clearances, valid PA driver's license and access to a vehicle. You will be responsible for Oversight of the Outpatient component at HDS including clinical supervision of all the Outpatient services. Coordination of community outreach activities (including networking and marketing of available services to the community at large), service coordination as well as support services such as vocational rehabilitation counsels, housing and peer support services will be possible. In addition, the Team Leader/Mobile therapist will provide community-based mobile mental health individual and group psychotherapy to an adult behavioral health population that includes mental health disorders with the deaf, hard of hearing, and/or deaf/blind population. The Team Leader/Therapist is responsible to evaluate, plan and provide clinical services across the continuum of care within the community in a variety of settings. The Team Leader/Therapist will also provide oversight of clinical documentation and charting according to Federal, State, County and Organizational polices and procedures. The Team Leader/Mobile MH Therapist will coordinate Treatment Team meetings including collaboration with psychiatric and other organization staff. Karen Tarasenkov Human Resource Recruitment & Training Specialist Mercy Behavioral Health 1200 Reedsdale Street Pittsburgh, Pa. 15233 Phone: 412-697-6504 Fax: 412-323-6985 mailto:KTarasenkov@mercybh.org Mercy Behavioral Health is a part of the Pittsburgh Mercy Health System - http://www.pmhs.org You can also apply on line We look forward to hearing from you!! -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Executive Director The New York School for the Deaf (Fanwood) The Board of Trustees of the New York School for the Deaf, known as Fanwood, seeks an experienced and visionary leader to assume the role of Executive Director on or about July 1, 2010. Fanwood, established in 1817, is the oldest school for the deaf in New York and the second oldest in the United States. With support of the Board of Trustees, primary responsibilities of the Head of School include: - Visionary leadership for continuous improvement , enhancement, and expansion of instructional and support programs for students and families - With the Comptroller, preparing budgets and corresponding recommendations and submitting them to the Board for approval - With Board-designated attorneys, representing the school in labor negotiations. - Advocating the school?s interests to state legislators and maintaining a close relationship with the State Education Department to support the school's objectives - Representing the school through active participation in local and state activities and organizations related to the mission of NYSD - Collaborating with like schools for the Deaf to share best practices and ensure sustainability of schools serving Deaf students - Encouraging financial support through friend building and fund raising activities from individuals, foundations, businesses, professionals, and educational communities - Promoting the school to the Deaf community and other supporters and friends through social and educational events, gatherings and performances GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS - Graduate degree in Deaf Education, Educational Administration or a closely related field. - Minimum of five years of demonstrated successful administrative experience in an educational setting for Deaf individuals - Articulate in American Sign Language and English - Possession of or eligibility for appropriate New York State Administration Certification is preferred Qualified candidates should submit resumes by April 1, 2010 to: mailto:searchcommittee@nysd.net Names of prospective candidates can also be submitted to search committee Co-Chair Alexis Kashar at: mailto:searchcommittee@nysd.net All resumes will be treated confidentially New York School for the Deaf is an Equal Opportunity Employer -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Deaf Services Manager BJC Behavioral Health St Louis, MO for position description and application procedures, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/bjcdeaf/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Teacher of the Deaf St Albans Regional Program St Albans, VT Time Base: Full time Qualifications: - Degree in Deaf Education, MA preferred. ASL fluency and English proficiency - VT Teaching license in Special Education and /or area of teaching assignment. - Knowledge of child development. Knowledge of curriculum and assessment. - Ability to apply classroom management and discipline techniques Responsibilities: - Teach all levels/content areas of elementary education. - Prepare lesson plans/curricula to meet IEP goals and objectives in accordance with the VT Framework of Standards and Learning Opportunities. - Maintain an effective, orderly attractive and appropriately stimulating classroom. - Promote social, cognitive, emotional and physical growth in students. Please send letter of interest and resume to Jen Bostwick at mailto:jbostwick@vcdhh.org Or mail to: Jen Bostwick St Albans Regional Program 147 Knight Lane Williston, VT 05495 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (1/24/10 updated closing dates) Employment vacancies Sch Spch-lang Pathologist Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf, Wilson, NC to view these vacancies please visit our website at: http://osp.its.state.nc.us/dhhssearchresults3a.asp?vacancykey=4421 contact person: mailto:cynthia.johnson@ncmail.net -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Independent Living Advisor Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc Salisbury, Maryland Full/Part Time Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc. is a growing organization that promotes access to services and resources for residents of the Eastern Shore of Maryland who are deaf or hard of hearing and provides opportunities for full participation in all aspects of community life. Responsibilities: Provide training in independent living skills, such as: teaching personal and household management, budgeting skills, TTY training, accessing and utilizing communication resources, medication administration and developing community relationships. Requirements: Fluency in American Sign Language and written English, High School degree required. Demonstrates competency in independent living skills, Valid driver's license required and good driving record. Flexibility in working hours required. Benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Pension, Life, Vacation, sick and personal leave, Healthy Lifestyle Benefit To Apply: Submit a cover letter, resume and three letters of references to : Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc. Human Resources Department 806 Snow Hill Road Salisbury, Maryland 21804 or fax to 410-543-4874. 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DeafDigest Gold - January 17, 2010 Gold edition Barry Strassler, Editor http://deafdigest.com - updated every Monday America's Unique Deaf Stories; free subscription serving the Deaf Community since 1996; 14th year (to unsubscribe, please click on unsubscribe link at bottom or go to http://deafdigest.com and click on subscribe and follow instructions ) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Twitter: DeafDigest is on Twitter; do sign up for it http://twitter.com/deafdigest -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- ASL Videos of the Week: http://deafdigest.com/videos/video-irony/ http://deafdigest.com/videos/video-contacts/ .. Deaf Cartoon (Fogey) of the week: http://deafdigest.com/comics/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- SANYO Incognito at Harris-Wireless The SANYO Incognito (SCP-6750) for Sprint is a text messaging-centric phone with some very unique features. 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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 800-476-6070 or click on: http://www.weitzlux.com/failed-cochlear-implants_1937570.html and follow instructions on the screen -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- The DeafDigest is divided into Blue and Gold sections, both ranked equal in contents, features and ads. This is the Gold section. .. weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://deafdigest.com (updated every Monday) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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) .. 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/ .. 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 .............................................................. For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com .............................................................. .............................................................. weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://deafdigest.com updated every Monday .............................................................. .............................................................. 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: http://www.weitbrecht.com/onsale.php?utm_source=dd for details. For a copy of our NEW catalog, email your request to: mailto:sales@weitbrecht.com We're now on Facebook! Come visit us! WCI. Providing Solutions for People with Hearing Loss. .............................................................. .............................................................. 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: http://deafdigest.com/videos/video-irony/ (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! - for ASL News version, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/videos/video-contacts/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) 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 .............................................................. .............................................................. For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com for Special Notes, please go to the bottom of this section .............................................................. .............................................................. WHAT IS THAT SUPPOSED TO MEAN? 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. 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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 .............................................................. .............................................................. 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- * YOU COULD PLACE YOUR PAID EMPLOYMENT ADS IN THIS SECTION * on a per-subscriber basis, the DeafDigest ad rates are the best in the nation. * For more information, send E-mail to mailto:barry@deafdigest.com -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Educational Interpreter Position Hinsdale South High School Chicagoland area, Illinois http://deafdigest.com/job2/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Sign Language Interpreter I-V South Orange County Community College District California http://deafdigest.com/jobs4/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- interpreters needed New York State Unified Court System http://deafdigest.com/jobs6/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Referral Services Supervisor The Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Boston, MA click on: http://deafdigest.com/job8/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Special Notes: Copyright 2010 by Barry Strassler, DeafDigest. 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DeafDigest – 17 January 2010
DeafDigest Blue - January 17, 2010 Blue Edition Barry Strassler, Editor http://www.deafdigest.com - updated every Monday America's Unique Deaf Stories; free subscription serving the Deaf Community since 1996; 14th year (to unsubscribe, please click on unsubscribe link at bottom or go to http://deafdigest.com and click on subscribe and follow instructions ) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Twitter: DeafDigest is on Twitter; do sign up for it -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- ASL Videos of the Week: http://deafdigest.com/videos/video-half/ http://deafdigest.com/videos/video-tty/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- New Sign Language Translator at Harris Communications The Sign Language Translator is a pocket-sized portable dictionary that lets you have sign language in the palm of your hand. Simply enter a word using the touch screen keyboard and watch a video clip signed by a live individual. 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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 800-476-6070 or click on: http://www.weitzlux.com/failed-cochlear-implants_1937570.html and follow instructions on the screen -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- The DeafDigest is divided into Blue and Gold sections, both ranked equal in contents, features and ads. This is the Blue section. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- - Dedication DeafDigest dedicates this edition to Anacleto (Koni) Battad, a native of Hawaii and resident of Eugene, Oregon who departed us. His background over the years was fascinating and diverse - a Gallaudet student, a forest fire fighter, Hawaiian middleweight boxing champion, Deaflympics volleyball participant, registered nurse, teacher's aide and educational books artist. DeafDigest also dedicates this edition to two individuals in the PAM community (Pathological, Audiological, and Medical professionals that work with the deaf). Both Dr. Mary Rose, St. Petersburg, FL and Ira J. Hirsh, Ph.D., Durham, NC both have departed us. They were duly acknowledged by their peers in the PAM community for their work on deafness issues. - Hot Newspaper stories during the week: Overcoming Disability at a hearing college http://deafdigest.com/collegestruggles/ * has DeafDigest editor's comments at the bottom A sign language doctor in Garrett County, Maryland http://deafdigest.com/garrett/ * has DeafDigest editor's comments at the bottom - Very Hot News The Great Plains Schools for the Deaf Conference has gained a new member in Wisconsin School for the Deaf. This conference fields sports in football, volleyball, basketball and track. - Sunday January 10th Apple's latest hot device, that one that is activated on the screen via hand movements, was suggested as the ideal one for ASL users - Monday January 11th there was a story in a newspaper that Andrew Wong and his research team claimed that ASL users speak as fast as hearing speakers. The story, however, did not say where the group was coming from. Anyway, DeafDigest is not surprised because we have ASL interpreters, with maybe 3 or 4 hand movements, would tell us what a long winded hearing speaker is trying to say! - Tuesday January 12th Every year there are legislative sessions everywhere in USA that introduce deaf-related bills. One such bill in Maryland is requiring public TV's to show captions. This bill is up for debate on January 20th. What this means is that bartenders cannot turn off captions at the request of patrons who do not want captions at all! - Wednesday January 13th The federal appeals court have listened to the oral arguments in the Arizona captioned movies case to determine if ADA regulations were being followed or broken. http://deafdigest.com/arizonacaptions/ * has deaf attorney's comments at the bottom (Thursday-Saturday Hot Deaf News will be in the Gold edition) .. Deaf Miscellaneous stuff: Two implants better than one? A researcher argues in favor of double implants instead of single implants. Do read the story. http://deafdigest.com/twoimplants/ .. 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 ................................................................ ................................................................ For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com .. weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://deafdigest.com (updated every Monday) ................................................................ ................................................................ 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: http://www.weitbrecht.com/onsale.php?utm_source=dd for details. For a copy of our NEW catalog, email your request to: mailto:sales@weitbrecht.com We're now on Facebook! Come visit us! WCI. Providing Solutions for People with Hearing Loss. ................................................................ ................................................................ TWO HALF-DEAF ACTORS IN A MOVIE Many years ago, famous actor Richard Widmark was deaf in one ear. Also, another famous actor Jimmy Stewart was deaf in one ear. Making it worse was that director John Ford was late deafened. Both Widmark and Stewart worked together on one movie, directed by Ford. It was confusing. In one scene, Stewart and Widmark were placed across the room. Stewart's deaf ear was opposite Widmark's deaf ear - and they could not easily communicate with each other. And they could not hear the commands by Ford! The cameraman had to use hand signals to tell these two actors what to do! - for ASL News version, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/videos/video-half/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) ............................................................... Rehabilitation Counselor Education Western Oregon University Graduate Program Do you see yourself as a rehabilitation counselor with clients who have a disability or who are Deaf or hard of hearing? Are you a bright and motivated student who wants a M.S. degree? Would a scholarship help make this dream come true?* Western Oregon University's Rehabilitation Counselor Education program prepares Master's level counselors to work with clients who have disabilities or who are Deaf or hard of hearing. The program includes two cohorts: 1) general rehabilitation (RC) and 2) rehabilitation with a Deaf and hard of hearing focus (RCD). These two cohorts take most of their classes together throughout the two year program. The need for qualified rehabilitation counselors is at an all time high. Graduates from this program find employment in such professional areas as state vocational rehabilitation, community mental health, and other partnering agencies. The placement rate nation-wide for recent graduates is 96 - 100%. A Bachelor's (B.S. or B.A.) degree is required of all who apply to apply. Applicants to the RCD option must also be proficient in American Sign Language (ASL). *Substantial RSA scholarship support is available to qualified students contingent upon continued federal funding.* Individuals who have a disability, who are Deaf, hard of hearing, deaf blind, or who are members of traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants are being accepted now for the Fall, 2010 school year. Note: RCD applicants who are residents of WICHE states will be charged tuition at Oregon resident student rates. Those states include Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. For more information and application materials visit: http://www.wou.edu/rehab and click on Rehabilitation Counselor Education. You may also contact: Julia Smith, Ph.D., CRC, LPC Coordinator Rehabilitation Counselor Education Western Oregon University Monmouth, OR 97361 mailto:RCEInfo@wou.edu ............................................................... LOOKING FOR A TTY IN A HOSPITAL About 25 years ago, DeafDigest editor was visiting his mother, who was in a hospital. He needed to use a TTY to make a telephone call. There was a TTY sign on the hospital wall, but the hospital people did not know where the TTY was located. The hospital people had to make many phone calls to try to locate the TTY. The wait was about an half hour. Finally they found the TTY - but it was located in one building on the huge hospital grounds. It took a very long walk from one hospital building to another hospital building to locate the TTY. Altogether, it took about an hour. That was 25 years ago; we are lucky we have pagers and laptops that make communications much easier for us! - for ASL News version, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/videos/video-tty/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) WHAT IS COALITIION OF PRIVATE SCHOOLS FOR DEAF CHILDREN? A new group was formed about 7-8 years ago, and it is the CPSDC, which stands fro Coalition of Private Schools for Deaf Children. What is CPSDC? Facilitator Don Rhoten, who oversees the schools for the deaf in Pittsburgh and Scranton, said: It was established because private schools have specific topics that are different than state owned schools - marketing, fund raising, endowment managing, etc. We meet twice a year. Active members are Western Pennsylvania SD, New York SD, Pennsylvania SD, Rochester SD, Willie Ross, St Rita's, The Learning Center, American SD, Austine SD, Lexington SD, Beverly SD and Cleary SD. COMMENTS ABOUT CAPTIONS AND SUBTITLES We watch movies with captions; we watch movies with subtitles. Why captions? Why subtitles? The comment by a writer is interesting, so click on: http://deafdigest.com/subtitles/ ................................................................ 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FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS REFUSING TO DEAL WITH THE DEAF We all know about these relay scams affecting financial institutions and merchants. As a result we, the deaf, face hurdles when trying to do business over the telephone. DeafDigest editor has been equally frustrated in recent weeks when trying to resolve routine issues through the telephone. They requested that the DeafDigest editor use the TTY to contact them directly. Oh, so 1960's and 1970's these TTYs are, yet these corporate headquarters doesn't get it. We use the TTY as much as they use the old fashioned typewriters! And they would not accept emails, faxes, instant messages. Just the TTY, they continue to insist. This problem will get worse before it will get better. TESTING THE WHISTLE A whistle manufacturer wanted to run tests on their latest whistle. The manufacturer said their newest whistle is the best in the world, but needed tests to prove it. Where was the whistle tested? It was at the Central Institute for the Deaf. Why would the campus of a school for the deaf be used for whistle tests? Good question, since we, the deaf, cannot hear without our hearing aids or our CI's! And not every deaf kid has either a hearing aid or a CI. A QUESTION ABOUT VIDEO RELAY THAT YOU WERE AFRAID TO ASK Q. Do deaf professionals really benefit from video relay services? A. Very certainly so. Hearing clients do not want to rely on much slower text-to-voice communications. WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE? always being asked this question: is the sign language the same anywhere in the world? if you have these "hate" or "horror" stories, please mailto:barry@deafdigest.com COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR - continuing series If you have a complaint about closed captioning, we have discussed that you first should complain to your TV distributor or to the TV station. After you have complained to your TV distributor or the TV station, then it may be time to file a complaint with the FCC. The FCC's Web site gives these instructions about what to do after complaining to the TV distributor about a problem with closed captioning: If the video programming distributor fails to respond to your written complaint or a dispute remains after the time allowed for the distributor to respond, you can send your complaint to the FCC as indicated below. There is no charge for filing a complaint with the FCC. When forwarding your complaint to the FCC, you must send an original and two copies within 30 days of the deadline for the TV distributor to respond - that is, within 30 days after the 45 day period in which the TV distributor should reply to your written complaint. Your complaint to the FCC should include a signed letter from you showing that you first sent a written complaint and supporting facts or evidence to the video programming distributor. Also, you must mail a copy of the complaint and supporting evidence that you send to the FCC to the video programming distributor (to let the distributor know you have now complained to the FCC). Supporting evidence may include videotapes, copies of schedules showing the CC logo for programming that was shown without closed captioning, or other material. You can file your complaint using an on-line complaint form found at http://esupport.fcc.gov/complaints.htm You can also file your complaint with the FCC Consumer Center by e-mailing mailtoLfccinfo@fcc.gov ; calling 1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225-5322) voice or 1-888-TELL-FCC (1-888-835-5322) TTY; faxing 1-866-418-0232; or writing to: Federal Communications Commission Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Consumer Inquiries and Complaints Division 445 12th Street, S.W. Washington, DC 20554 ................................................................ ................................................................ weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://deafdigest.com updated every Monday ................................................................ ................................................................ I THOUGHT THE DEAF COULD....... have always be able to read lips (not every deaf person is an adept lip readers) when a hearing person never meets a deaf person in his life his knowledge of the deaf are often wrong (series to continue for a number of weeks) ................................................................ ................................................................ For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com for Special Notes, please go to the bottom of the Gold section ................................................................ ................................................................ Surdus Remodeling LLC is one of Washington, DC and Maryland's premier Deaf Owned remodeling contractors. We have been renovating residential homes in the metro area. Is it safe to hire an unlicensed contractor? We are a licensed home improvement contractor and carry a surety bond and general liability insurance. Ask us why you need a licensed contractor. All of our work carries one year warranty. We will be happy to explain the details in our conversation with you. Our remodeling service includes: - Basement - Attic - Kitchen - Bathroom - Addition - Deck - Siding Are you thinking of remodeling your existing bathroom? We will finish your bathroom in one week or we will pay you $100 per day for every day we are late. We believe in making life more comfortable through quality remodels Elijah Gold, deaf owner Surdus, LLC Remodeling Based in Washington, DC http://www.surdusremodeling.com 866-520-8628 VOICE 202-540-8750 VP Licensed, Insured, and Bonded DC #68004119 MHIC #99522 *WE ACCEPT AMEX CREDIT CARD* ................................................................ ................................................................ http://www.healthbridges.info announcement HEALTH AND ADVOCACY INFORMATION FOR PERSON WHO ARE DEAF, DEAF-BLIND, AND HARD OF HEARING: Persons who are Deaf, Deafblind and hard of hearing are grossly underserved by both the physical health and the behavioral health care system. In many cases, the patient as well as the health care provider who may provide service to them, is unaware of laws that mandate the provision of accommodations in the health care setting so that all persons have equal access to health related information. A new web site called http://www.healthbridges.info was created by people who are Deaf, DeafBlind and hard of hearing. Each month the topics discussed will change. Please visit the site and let us know about topics that you want to learn more about. http://www.healthbridges.info ................................................................ ................................................................ Hot DeafNews boring, but important! A perfect game for deaf gamers? read the story at: http://deafdigest.com/gamers/ .. The Deaf and the Law Affirmative Action is another tool that we, the deaf, use to fight discrimination and to achieve First Class citizenship rights. What does a deaf attorney, who is in private practice, have to say about Affirmative Action? He said: I personally probably would not have been accepted to a Ivy League college and a prestigious law school without a little bit of Affirmative Action, so I'm for it. A lot depends on what exactly you're talking about for AA. Quotas or set-asides have been enormously unpopular and are probably a nonstarter. But bonus points for being a minority, or a disability seems politically acceptable. .. DeafADA Issue of the Week: National ADA Symposium June 20-23, 2010 Denver, Colorado The National ADA Symposium has earned the reputation as the most comprehensive conference available on the Americans with Disabilities Act. - learn the latest information available on the ADA regulations and guidelines. - find solutions to their specific issues - network with other participants - get practical, applicable training (95% of attendees report they can apply what they have learned to their jobs) The 2010 ADA Symposium will include: 48 sessions on a variety of significant issues related to the Americans with Disabilities Act. - Dynamic, interactive training. Presenters include representatives from the United States Dept. of Justice Labor, Education, and Transportation, the EEOC, and the U.S. Access Board. Opportunities for networking with people directly involved in ADA implementation throughout the United States. Special activities in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the ADA. .. The Captioning Blunder of the Week: this is Morocco (Montgomery) County .... What became of? Andrew "Aw" F. Metz - past football running back, Hofstra University; one of the rare deaf football players that jumped from deaf school level to a NCAA-IAA level; he played during the eighties - present founder, zteM Education Institution, which empowers Professionals by increasing the effectiveness and professionalism of the interpreters that work with them mailto:barry@deafdigest.com with "past" and "present" details .. News of the Week - Looking Back 10 Years Ago: Wil Rhys has resigned from his position as the Artistic Director of the National Theatre of the Deaf. Question now is - who is going to replace him? A deaf artistic director or a hearing artistic director? .. News of the Week - Looking Back 5 Years Ago: Years ago, during World War I and World War II years a beehive of deaf employment activity was the tire factories of Akron, especially Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. An era has come to an end. The last deaf employee retired after 40 years of employment. This honor of being the last one belongs to Jim Bittner, whom basketball fans would immediately recognize. Jim, 6-6 tall, turned down collegiate basketball offers to play ball at Gallaudet, and he was notorious for his wicked elbows, keeping opposing defenders out of the way. Jim never played football. But had he joined the Goodyear plant in the early 1920's he would have been pressed into service as a member of the mighty Goodyear Silents championship semi-pro football teams. .... Deaf Apocalypse of the Week: So Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) is in trouble for making an inappropriate remark, what about us the deaf? How many times have we, the deaf, been described as deaf-mute or deaf-dumb, not behind our backs, but to our faces! These people get away with no punishment. .. A Vocational Rehabilitation counselor's great news: You are married to a spouse who, fortunately, is understanding on the long hours you work at VR. .. A Lipreading Problem: What did that person say? - did he say man or - did he say men depending on the context of the sentence, catching or not catching man or men can make a huge difference in the meaning if you have lipreading tales, please share these with mailto:barry@deafdigest.com -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- * YOU COULD PLACE YOUR PAID EMPLOYMENT ADS IN THIS SECTION * on a per-subscriber basis, the DeafDigest ad rates are the best in the nation. * For more information, send E-mail to mailto:barry@deafdigest.com -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Executive Director The New York School for the Deaf (Fanwood) The Board of Trustees of the New York School for the Deaf, known as Fanwood, seeks an experienced and visionary leader to assume the role of Executive Director on or about July 1, 2010. Fanwood, established in 1817, is the oldest school for the deaf in New York and the second oldest in the United States. With support of the Board of Trustees, primary responsibilities of the Head of School include: - Visionary leadership for continuous improvement , enhancement, and expansion of instructional and support programs for students and families - With the Comptroller, preparing budgets and corresponding recommendations and submitting them to the Board for approval - With Board-designated attorneys, representing the school in labor negotiations. - Advocating the school?s interests to state legislators and maintaining a close relationship with the State Education Department to support the school's objectives - Representing the school through active participation in local and state activities and organizations related to the mission of NYSD - Collaborating with like schools for the Deaf to share best practices and ensure sustainability of schools serving Deaf students - Encouraging financial support through friend building and fund raising activities from individuals, foundations, businesses, professionals, and educational communities - Promoting the school to the Deaf community and other supporters and friends through social and educational events, gatherings and performances GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS - Graduate degree in Deaf Education, Educational Administration or a closely related field. - Minimum of five years of demonstrated successful administrative experience in an educational setting for Deaf individuals - Articulate in American Sign Language and English - Possession of or eligibility for appropriate New York State Administration Certification is preferred Qualified candidates should submit resumes by April 1, 2010 to: mailto:searchcommittee@nysd.net Names of prospective candidates can also be submitted to search committee Co-Chair Alexis Kashar at: mailto:searchcommittee@nysd.net All resumes will be treated confidentially New York School for the Deaf is an Equal Opportunity Employer -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Deaf Services Manager BJC Behavioral Health St Louis, MO for position description and application procedures, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/bjcdeaf/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Teacher of the Deaf St Albans Regional Program St Albans, VT Time Base: Full time Qualifications: - Degree in Deaf Education, MA preferred. ASL fluency and English proficiency - VT Teaching license in Special Education and /or area of teaching assignment. - Knowledge of child development. Knowledge of curriculum and assessment. - Ability to apply classroom management and discipline techniques Responsibilities: - Teach all levels/content areas of elementary education. - Prepare lesson plans/curricula to meet IEP goals and objectives in accordance with the VT Framework of Standards and Learning Opportunities. - Maintain an effective, orderly attractive and appropriately stimulating classroom. - Promote social, cognitive, emotional and physical growth in students. Please send letter of interest and resume to Jen Bostwick at mailto:jbostwick@vcdhh.org Or mail to: Jen Bostwick St Albans Regional Program 147 Knight Lane Williston, VT 05495 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Asst Head Football Coach/Strength and Conditioning Coordinator Department: Athletics Department Gallaudet University Washington, DC Job Number: HR-09111 Date Posted: 12/14/2009 Salary Range: $51,974 to $93,408 (11 months) Status: Accepting applications full information is at: http://deafdigest.com/deafdigestsports010210#JobOpening -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (1/17/10 updated closing dates) Employment vacancies Sch Spch-lang Pathologist Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf, Wilson, NC to view these vacancies please visit our website at: http://osp.its.state.nc.us/dhhssearchresults3a.asp?vacancykey=4421 contact person: mailto:cynthia.johnson@ncmail.net -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- job postings Deaf Counseling, Advocacy & Referral Agency San Leandro, CA - American Sign Language Instructor (Part-Time, Contract-based) - San Jose and San Leandro) to read on job description and on application procedures, click on: http://www.dcara.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=15&Itemid=30 - Director of Community Relations to read on job description and on application procedures, click on http://deafdigest.com/dcarajob -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Independent Living Advisor Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc Salisbury, Maryland Full/Part Time Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc. is a growing organization that promotes access to services and resources for residents of the Eastern Shore of Maryland who are deaf or hard of hearing and provides opportunities for full participation in all aspects of community life. Responsibilities: Provide training in independent living skills, such as: teaching personal and household management, budgeting skills, TTY training, accessing and utilizing communication resources, medication administration and developing community relationships. Requirements: Fluency in American Sign Language and written English, High School degree required. Demonstrates competency in independent living skills, Valid driver's license required and good driving record. Flexibility in working hours required. Benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Pension, Life, Vacation, sick and personal leave, Healthy Lifestyle Benefit To Apply: Submit a cover letter, resume and three letters of references to : Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc. Human Resources Department 806 Snow Hill Road Salisbury, Maryland 21804 or fax to 410-543-4874. Position is open until filled -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- unspecified position DuPage Center for Independent Living Glen Ellyn, IL click on: http://deafdigest.com/job1/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Community/Medical Interpreter Northeast Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Northeast Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services click on: http://deafdigest.com/job3/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- JCCD is hiring! Montgomery, Alabama click on: http://deafdigest.com/job5/ to get list of open positions and to make contact -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- ASL instructor, 10/hrs week Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Allston, MA click on: http://deafdigest.com/job7/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- interpreter Deer Valley Unified School District Arizona click on: http://deafdigest.com/job9/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Special notes: (located at the bottom of the Gold section) http://deafdigest.com
DeafDigest – 15 January 2010
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This is a sweeping view of DeafDigest editor’s office. It is not a beautiful sight!
DeafDigest – 15 January 2010
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SOME HEARING PEOPLE DON’T KNOW THEIR GENES A hearing woman was surprised to have two deaf daughters. She had no deaf members in her family or in her husband’s family for about 2 or 3 generations. She was still puzzled about it, and decided to research her family tree. She went to libraries, archives and spoke with very distant members of the family tree. Her research went back to about ten generations. She then discovered she had several deaf members way back in the past. How many people want to do heavy family history research? Some do, but many don’t.
DeafDigest – 11 January 2010
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This is the Gold section. .. weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://deafdigest.com (updated every Monday) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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) .. 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 .. 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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For a copy of our NEW catalog, email your request to: mailto:sales@weitbrecht.com We're now on Facebook! Come visit us! WCI. Providing Solutions for People with Hearing Loss. .............................................................. .............................................................. 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! - for ASL News version, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/videos/usnavalacademy/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top 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 .............................................................. .............................................................. For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com for Special Notes, please go to the bottom of this section .............................................................. .............................................................. WHAT IS THAT SUPPOSED TO MEAN? a stone deaf and ASL user what is wrong with just saying "I am deaf and use sign language?" .............................................................. .............................................................. 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 .............................................................. .............................................................. 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. .. Deaf Picture of the Week: Sean Midnight, pro wrestler, Great Britain he is deaf http://sean-midnight.tripod.com/ .. 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. .. Wish List of the Week: that NTID will find a perfect person to become its next president .. 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. .. 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 .. DeafNumbers of the Week: 10 deaf dealers in casinos in Nevada, Washington and Oregon .. (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) .. 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- * YOU COULD PLACE YOUR PAID EMPLOYMENT ADS IN THIS SECTION * on a per-subscriber basis, the DeafDigest ad rates are the best in the nation. * For more information, send E-mail to mailto:barry@deafdigest.com -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening 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/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Special Notes: Copyright 2010 by Barry Strassler, DeafDigest. 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This is the Blue section. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- - Dedication DeafDigest dedicates this edition to John Fedio, of Southeastern Pennsylvania, who departed us. In the early days of the TTY network, he was one of these dedicated TDI agents that served the TTY needs of the deaf in his community. The nationwide network of TDI agents have disappeared for good, because of the portable TTY devices. - Hot Newspaper stories during the week: these waterproof hearing aids http://deafdigest.com/waterproof/ * has DeafDigest editor's comments at the bottom British students of theology learning British Sign Language http://deafdigest.com/bsl/ * has DeafDigest editor's comments at the bottom - Very Hot News Some of you are football fans and may have watched the Sugar Bowl game. What about it? Do click on: http://www.allstatesugarbowl.com These pictures were taken by Michael Pimentel. He is deaf and served as an official game action shooter in the bowl game. He is credited for these game pictures. - Sunday January 3rd Rick Macomber, who is deaf, is a professional standardbred (trotters) racer in Indiana. His 2009 season was the best of his career, winning 310 races in 1,729 starts with prize winnings of $2,792,402. - Monday January 4th The National Fraternal Society of the Deaf (The Frat) will finally close on March 6th. The board gets together for one last meeting to disburse the remaining funds and then to host a reception. Said a board member: This will sadly close another chapter in the American History of the Deaf People - Tuesday January 5th It was announced on one of these British "gossip blogs" that deaf actress Genevieve Barr will be featured in an upcoming TV drama-thriller in a role of a woman, witnessing the murder of a police officer - Wednesday January 6th The National Association of the Deaf, searching for a new CEO to replace the retiring Nancy J Bloch, has come up with a CEO profile, whose qualifications would be a good match for the NAD. To read the press release, do click on: http://deafdigest.com/nad/ * has DeafDigest editor's comments at the bottom (Thursday-Saturday Hot Deaf News will be in the Gold edition) .. Deaf Miscellaneous stuff: Election officials in Florida's Broward County (which has a large population of deaf residents) have been dragging their feet on making their voting machines deaf-friendly. They were mandated to finish the task by 2012 - but are asking for time extension! Reason is money, money and money needed to make the changes. .. 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 ................................................................ ................................................................ For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com .. weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://deafdigest.com (updated every Monday) ................................................................ ................................................................ 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: http://www.weitbrecht.com/onsale.php?utm_source=dd for details. For a copy of our NEW catalog, email your request to: mailto:sales@weitbrecht.com We're now on Facebook! Come visit us! WCI. Providing Solutions for People with Hearing Loss. ................................................................ ................................................................ INTERPRETERS AT DOCTOR'S OFFICES More and more doctors agree that interpreters are important with deaf patients during medical appointments. The big issue is - who pays for interpreters? Doctors do not want to pay for interpreters. Insurance companies do not want to pay for interpreters. This is the big issue today. - for ASL News version, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/videos/medicalinterpreters/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) LOOKING FOR A JOB When deaf people look for a job, sometimes results are funny, and even sad. A Coda boss may refuse to hire the deaf. Or a boss, that knows sign language, may also refuse to hire the deaf. Yet, there are bosses that are not Coda or ASL signers but are happy to hire the deaf. Why? Good question! - for ASL News version, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/videos/lookingjob/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) MARK WOOD, THE DEAF MOVIE DIRECTOR Mark Wood, a 1989 graduate of California School for the Deaf at Fremont, is a movie director with four deaf films to his credit. He was interviewed and written up in the a recent edition of the school publication. The points he stressed was that his four films cost nearly half million dollars to produce. And that he is almost breaking even. And to fund these films he had to use the equity from his house. His goal is to make it in Hollywood. A GREAT WRITE UP ON GALLAUDET WOMEN'S BASKETBALL IN ESPN NEWS Every once in a while, the media (ESPN, Washington Post, Washington City Paper, USA Today, etc) writes something about the Gallaudet athletic teams. This time ESPN did, and the write up is great. 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A CHANGE AT DEAF ADULT SERVICES IN BUFFALO Tom Burns, not deaf, has left his position as Executive Director of the Deaf Adult Services in Buffalo, NY. Replacing him, for the time being, is Pamela Kefi, also not deaf. The Deaf Adult Services is the only deaf service agency serving the deaf in the Buffalo/Western New York area. The full story is at: http://deafdigest.com/buffalo/ A QUESTION ABOUT VIDEO RELAY THAT YOU WERE AFRAID TO ASK Q. The money that FCC oversees is not just for video relay. What others would the money be used for? A. captioned telephone, speech to speech, voice carry over. Keep in mind many people are late-deafened, as opposed to us, born-deaf. REASON FOR DEAFPHOBIA? From time to time, DeafDigest mentions deafphobia (a word that does not exist in our dictionary). It defines a hearing person deathly afraid of getting in contact with the deaf. Why are some hearing people afflicted with deafphobia? According to a science magazine, it may be something to do with emotions in the visual system that "warn" him of getting involved in an unwanted issue? DeafDigest editor does not pretend to be a psychologist, though. WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE? said a video relay interpreter: Not being able to complete a relay call. Western Union, Wachovia Bank, some Bank of America branches will not accept relay calls. They think interpreters, being third party, may not share information with the deaf person. if you have these "hate" or "horror" stories, please mailto:barry@deafdigest.com COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR - continuing series What should we do if we have a complaint about closed captioning? Here is information from the FCC's Web site about what steps you should take: The FCC's closed captioning rules require consumers to first complain in writing to their TV distributor, such as your cable or satellite TV service, or to the TV station if you receive television via an over-the-air antenna, before contacting the FCC. Closed captioning complaints should be very specific. Include the following information in your written complaint to the TV distributor: * Your name, full address, daytime phone/TTY number, and any other contact information, such as an e-mail address if available, so they may contact you if any clarifications are needed * The name of the television program(s) you experienced closed captioning problems with * The name and number of the channel(s) the show was on (For example- Channel 3, The Art Channel) * The date(s) and time(s) you experienced the problems with closed captioning * A description of the closed captioning problem. For instance, "no closed captioning during entire show," "closed captioning disappeared 5 minutes after the program began," "closed captioning was garbled throughout the show," "the words were unintelligible such as 'axuy' and '&8777**edz'" or "the closed captioning was not in sync with the audio." ................................................................ ................................................................ weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://deafdigest.com updated every Monday ................................................................ ................................................................ I THOUGHT THE DEAF COULD....... have always used the sign language (not every deaf person knows sign language) when a hearing person never meets a deaf person in his life his knowledge of the deaf are often wrong (series to continue for a number of weeks) ................................................................ ................................................................ For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com for Special Notes, please go to the bottom of the Gold section ................................................................ ................................................................ Surdus Remodeling LLC is one of Washington, DC and Maryland's premier Deaf Owned remodeling contractors. We have been renovating residential homes in the metro area. Is it safe to hire an unlicensed contractor? We are a licensed home improvement contractor and carry a surety bond and general liability insurance. Ask us why you need a licensed contractor. All of our work carries one year warranty. We will be happy to explain the details in our conversation with you. Our remodeling service includes: - Basement - Attic - Kitchen - Bathroom - Addition - Deck - Siding Are you thinking of remodeling your existing bathroom? We will finish your bathroom in one week or we will pay you $100 per day for every day we are late. We believe in making life more comfortable through quality remodels Elijah Gold, deaf owner Surdus, LLC Remodeling Based in Washington, DC http://www.surdusremodeling.com 866-520-8628 VOICE 202-540-8750 VP Licensed, Insured, and Bonded DC #68004119 MHIC #99522 *WE ACCEPT AMEX CREDIT CARD* ................................................................ ................................................................ http://www.healthbridges.info announcement HEALTH AND ADVOCACY INFORMATION FOR PERSON WHO ARE DEAF, DEAF-BLIND, AND HARD OF HEARING: Persons who are Deaf, Deafblind and hard of hearing are grossly underserved by both the physical health and the behavioral health care system. In many cases, the patient as well as the health care provider who may provide service to them, is unaware of laws that mandate the provision of accommodations in the health care setting so that all persons have equal access to health related information. A new web site called http://www.healthbridges.info was created by people who are Deaf, DeafBlind and hard of hearing. Each month the topics discussed will change. Please visit the site and let us know about topics that you want to learn more about. http://www.healthbridges.info ................................................................ ................................................................ Hot DeafNews boring, but important! A newspaper ran a story of a deaf man, in a home invasion robbery, being instructed to go to his bank to get money for the robbers. The twist was that one of the bank employees knew sign language, and the deaf man was able to quietly sign to him that he was being robbed. The story is at: http://deafdigest.com/biloxi/ * has DeafDigest editor's comments at the bottom .. The Deaf and the Law As much as California is broke, there is a new law - put into effect on January 1st that requires public colleges and universities to provide CART services for their deaf students. Story is at: http://deafdigest.com/california/ * has DeafDigest editor's comments at the bottom .. DeafADA Issue of the Week: Ontario's version of our ADA do read the newspaper story at: http://deafdigest.com/ontario/ * has DeafDigest editor's comments at the bottom .. The Captioning Blunder of the Week: the Blue Squirrel (Swirl) clothing is on sale .... What became of? Jack Hawkins, not deaf - past president, Alabama School for the Deaf (Alabama Institute for the Deaf & Blind) - present while he is still the chancellor of Troy University, he has taken on an additional position. Do read the story at: http://deafdigest.com/hawkins/ mailto:barry@deafdigest.com with "past" and "present" details .. News of the Week - Looking Back 10 Years Ago: It is OK to have bad Hearing English, says Kirk Hazen, a West Virginia University linguistics professor. Hazen, who is not deaf, claims support from colleagues at George Washington University! If it is OK to have bad Hearing English then it is OK to have bad Deaf English, sez DEAFDIGEST! Said Daniel Moshenberg, a GWU English professor, who again is not deaf, "To start judging a people's intelligence by the way they speak is incorrect." A certain deaf leader, no longer alive, held this lifetime misconception that Bad Deaf English was equivalent to low intelligence level. .. News of the Week - Looking Back 5 Years Ago: If University of California at San Diego has its way, then our deaf community will be served by deaf doctors. The collegiate program won a 5-year grant to train deaf medical students for careers in Deaf Medicine. (DeafDigest editor is not sure if the program succeeded in getting us more and more deaf physicians) .... Deaf Apocalypse of the Week: Year 2010 becoming a crisis among our interpreters? It has nothing to do with interpreting in person or video-interpreting or even of these confusing interpreting standards in many states. It has a lot to do with the year 2010 itself. How do interpreters sign 2010 - as if it is twenty-ten or two thousand-ten! Makes no difference one way or other to DeafDigest, though. .. A Vocational Rehabilitation counselor's great news: During the same week you were working on the mandatory project described last week...all your customers leave you alone and forgive you so you can finish it up! .. A Lipreading Problem: What did that person say? The numbers 15 and 50 lipread the same, so what is that person saying? Said a deaf person: I often had to ask to spell it out. the same goes for six and sixteen and even sixty and for other identical-reading numbers! if you have lipreading tales, please share these with mailto:barry@deafdigest.com -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- * YOU COULD PLACE YOUR PAID EMPLOYMENT ADS IN THIS SECTION * on a per-subscriber basis, the DeafDigest ad rates are the best in the nation. * For more information, send E-mail to mailto:barry@deafdigest.com -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening 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/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Teacher of the Deaf St Albans Regional Program St Albans, VT Time Base: Full time Qualifications: - Degree in Deaf Education, MA preferred. ASL fluency and English proficiency - VT Teaching license in Special Education and /or area of teaching assignment. - Knowledge of child development. Knowledge of curriculum and assessment. - Ability to apply classroom management and discipline techniques Responsibilities: - Teach all levels/content areas of elementary education. - Prepare lesson plans/curricula to meet IEP goals and objectives in accordance with the VT Framework of Standards and Learning Opportunities. - Maintain an effective, orderly attractive and appropriately stimulating classroom. - Promote social, cognitive, emotional and physical growth in students. Please send letter of interest and resume to Jen Bostwick at mailto:jbostwick@vcdhh.org Or mail to: Jen Bostwick St Albans Regional Program 147 Knight Lane Williston, VT 05495 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Asst Head Football Coach/Strength and Conditioning Coordinator Department: Athletics Department Gallaudet University Washington, DC Job Number: HR-09111 Date Posted: 12/14/2009 Salary Range: $51,974 to $93,408 (11 months) Status: Accepting applications full information is at: http://deafdigest.com/deafdigestsports010210#JobOpening -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (1/10/10 updated closing dates) Employment vacancies - School Educator I (closing date 1/11/2010) Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf, Wilson, NC to view these vacancies please visit our website at: http://osp.its.state.nc.us/dhhssearchresults3a.asp?vacancykey=4421 contact person: mailto:cynthia.johnson@ncmail.net -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position openings Team Leader/Mobile Mental Health Therapist Center for Hearing and Deaf Services Pittsburgh PA - Mobile Mental Health Therapist FT with/American Sign Language Outpatient/Adult Treatment Monday - Friday 37.5 hours per week. Master's Degree in Human Services AND 1 year of paid experience working with deaf population. American Sign Language fluency REQUIRED. Requires Act 33/34 Clearances, valid PA driver's license and access to a vehicle. Oversight of the OP component at HDS including clinical supervision of all the OP services. Coordination of community outreach activities (including networking and marketing of available services to the community at large), service coordination as well as ancillary services such as OVR, housing and peer support services. Maintain strong working relationships with internal (MBH and HDS) and external partners and resources. In addition, the Team Leader/Mobile MH therapist will provide community-based mobile mental health individual and group psychotherapy to an adult behavioral health population that includes mental health disorders with the deaf, hard of hearing, and/or deaf/blind population. The Team Leader/Therapist is responsible to evaluate, plan and provide clinical services across the continuum of care within the community in a variety of settings. The Team Leader/Therapist will also provide oversight of clinical documentation and charting at HDS according to Federal, State, County and Organizational polices and procedures. The Team Leader/Mobile MH Therapist will coordinate Treatment Team meetings including collaboration with psychiatric and other organization staff. to apply, contact: Karen Tarasenkov Human Resource Recruitment & Training Specialist Mercy Behavioral Health 1200 Reedsdale Street Pittsburgh, Pa. 15233 Phone: 412-697-6504 Fax: 412-323-6985 mailto:KTarasenkov@mercybh.org Mercy Behavioral Health is a part of the Pittsburgh Mercy Health System http://www.pmhs.org -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- job postings Deaf Counseling, Advocacy & Referral Agency San Leandro, CA - American Sign Language Instructor (Part-Time, Contract-based) - San Jose and San Leandro) to read on job description and on application procedures, click on: http://www.dcara.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=15&Itemid=30 - Director of Community Relations to read on job description and on application procedures, click on http://deafdigest.com/dcarajob -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Independent Living Advisor Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc Salisbury, Maryland Full/Part Time Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc. is a growing organization that promotes access to services and resources for residents of the Eastern Shore of Maryland who are deaf or hard of hearing and provides opportunities for full participation in all aspects of community life. Responsibilities: Provide training in independent living skills, such as: teaching personal and household management, budgeting skills, TTY training, accessing and utilizing communication resources, medication administration and developing community relationships. Requirements: Fluency in American Sign Language and written English, High School degree required. Demonstrates competency in independent living skills, Valid driver's license required and good driving record. Flexibility in working hours required. Benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Pension, Life, Vacation, sick and personal leave, Healthy Lifestyle Benefit To Apply: Submit a cover letter, resume and three letters of references to : Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc. Human Resources Department 806 Snow Hill Road Salisbury, Maryland 21804 or fax to 410-543-4874. 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This is the Gold section. .. weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://deafdigest.com (updated every Monday) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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) .. 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) .. 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 .............................................................. For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com .............................................................. .............................................................. weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://deafdigest.com updated every Monday .............................................................. .............................................................. 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: http://www.weitbrecht.com/onsale.php?utm_source=dd for details. For a copy of our NEW catalog, email your request to: mailto:sales@weitbrecht.com We're now on Facebook! Come visit us! WCI. Providing Solutions for People with Hearing Loss. .............................................................. .............................................................. 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. - for ASL News version, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/videos/deafattorneys/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) 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. - for ASL News version, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/videos/threesisters/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) .............................................................. Dr. Steven L. Rattner, P.A. & Associates Are you concerned about yellow teeth and you have important events coming up soon like wedding day or lecturing seminars? * Britesmile - Same Day Whitening Technique in Office Do you dislike braces that has wires? * Invisalign - Clear Orthodontic Treatment to Straighten Your Minor Crooked Teeth Are your dentures loose? Does your denture tooth break off? 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Two Full Time Deaf Dentists Proficient in American Sign Language: Dr. Steven Rattner and Dr. Bo Byun * Staff Trained in Sign Language Efficiency If you have any more questions, contact us at mailto:doctorbyun@hotmail.com for Dr. Bo Byun or mailto:SRattner@aol.com for Dr. Steven Rattner. Our dental offices 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 .............................................................. 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 .............................................................. .............................................................. For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com for Special Notes, please go to the bottom of this section .............................................................. .............................................................. WHAT IS THAT SUPPOSED TO MEAN? 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! .............................................................. .............................................................. 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 .............................................................. .............................................................. Hot DeafNews boring, but important! A deaf woman was implanted with a CI on a TV program in full view of TV audience everywhere! .. 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) .. Deaf Picture of the Week: Max Fomitchev deaf performer http://www.jdcc.org/index.php/site/news/890/ .. 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. .. Wish List of the Week: A very happy and very peaceful 2010 for all of us! .. DeafHistory - Looking Back: Year 1903 - New York deaf leaders formed a group called League of Elect Surds. In Latin, it means "deafs" .. 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 ! .. 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 .. (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) .. DeafDigest Sports 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- * YOU COULD PLACE YOUR PAID EMPLOYMENT ADS IN THIS SECTION * on a per-subscriber basis, the DeafDigest ad rates are the best in the nation. * For more information, send E-mail to mailto:barry@deafdigest.com -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Special Notes: Copyright 2010 by Barry Strassler, DeafDigest. 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DeafDigest – 04 January 2010
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This is the Blue section. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Hot Deaf News during the week: - Top newspaper story of the week a deaf newspaper plant employee retires after a 42-year career; how many employees would stay with the same employer for 42 years? Do click on: http://deafdigest.com/newspaperemployee - Very Hot News A judge says that hearing people becoming deaf because of loud iPod music (115 dB) cannot sue Apple. The key issue was the disclaimer posted by Apple on each iPod product advising users of deafness risks. - Sunday December 27th It was learned that outgoing Gallaudet president Bob Davila was featured on Univision, a Spanish-speaking TV network. He was on the Aqu? y Ahora show, which is patterned after 60 Minutes. the program focused on his life and his accomplishments, and it also introduced Alan Hurwitz as his replacement. Yes, it was captioned in Spanish. - Monday December 28th A national emergency texting system for the deaf may be in the works if FEMA and FCC, these two federal agencies have their way. Time will tell if this joint effort succeeds. - Tuesday December 29th In the past hard of hearing people, forgetting to take off their hearing aids, while jumping into the pool, often would find the device ruined, not to mention water-logged. A certain hearing aid manufacturer is now saying it may be possible for their newest device to be waterproof. This manufacturer is using a group of hard of hearing swimmers as guinea pigs to make sure the new hearing aid will survive these waters! - Wednesday December 30th Alice Crow Frick, a long retired teacher at Virginia School for the Deaf & Blind at Staunton, was appointed by the governor to serve on the school Board of Visitors. This group governs the school operations. (Thursday-Saturday Hot Deaf News will be in the Gold edition) .. Deaf Miscellaneous stuff: position opening Asst Head Football Coach/Strength and Conditioning Coordinator Department: Athletics Department Gallaudet University Washington, DC (for more information, please go to Employment Ads section in this edition) ................................................................ ................................................................ For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com .. weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://deafdigest.com (updated every Monday) ................................................................ ................................................................ 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: http://www.weitbrecht.com/onsale.php?utm_source=dd for details. For a copy of our NEW catalog, email your request to: mailto:sales@weitbrecht.com. We're now on Facebook! Come visit us! WCI. Providing Solutions for People with Hearing Loss. ................................................................ ................................................................ SOME BANKS ARE AFRAID OF THE DEAF This is a true story; a deaf person went to a bank and gave the teller a note. The teller got scared and pressed the "bank robbery" button to alert the police. The police came to the bank, looking for the bank robber. The teller pointed to the deaf person. It was realized that the deaf person was not a bank robber but wanted to ask the teller a question about a banking matter. Many bank robbers pass notes to the the tellers demanding money. Not that deaf person! - for ASL News version, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/videos/bank/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) A SPEECH WITHOUT A PRINTED COPY In 1966, there was a surprise visitor that came to the Gallaudet University graduation ceremony. The surprise visitor was president Lyndon B. Johnson. No one knew about the visit - not even the Gallaudet president or the White House. Johnson arrived at the graduation and immediately went on the stage to give a speech. After the speech he left Gallaudet. Where is the printed copy of his speech? The Johnson Library archives does not have it. The Gallaudet archives does not have it. A big mystery! - for ASL News version, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/videos/johnson/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) WHO WAS GEORG VON BEKESY? Georg Von Bekesy, not deaf, is one Nobel Prize winner that the Deaf Community never knew about. He won the Nobel in 1961 for his work in Medicine. He was not a doctor but worked on the inner ear and the hearing aid technology. Actually he was the last to know of the award that he won. A representative of an organization in the Pathological, Audiological, and Medical field, told him about it, or rather congratulated him! HOT ON CI YAHOOGROUPS A hot issue has surfaced on several CI-based yahoogroups. It revolves around misleading CI ads. Examples are: ABC CI manufacturer: Industry's smallest sound processor DEF CI manufacturer: Industry's smallest and lightest speech processor Another one is: GHI CI manufacturer: weight - 10.9 grams width - 9 mm length - 42 mm JKL manufacturer: weight - 10.1 gram width - 8.0 mm length - 49.2 mm Which manufacturer is better? Are we supposed to decide which car is better - Toyota or Honda; which fruit is better - Apple or Orange; which soft drink is better - Coke or Pepsi. So perplexing, these Deaf Choices! ................................................................ Meet and chat with deaf singles and friends worldwide on the largest deaf network on the Internet ! * Find out why Deaf Match International works....since 2001 * Sign up and list your profile for FREE * The most Deaf and Hard of Hearing singles online - thousands of members ! Visit: www.DeafMatchInternational.com ........................................................................... .............................. The 2009 Holiday SALE at UnitedTTY.com is happening right now ! Get 5 - 25% OFF on everything you order plus FREE SHIPPING....and a BEST PRICE Guarantee ! 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A PET CAUSE The Washington Examiner hand-out newspaper, December 31st edition, ran a piece on Celebrities and their pet causes. Examples were: Tom Selleck - Vietnam veterans Terrell Owens - Alzheimer's Disease (yes, that football player) Sigourney Weaver - oceans etc etc What is DeafDigest's pet cause? Education of the Deaf/Deaf Literacy A DEAF PERFORMER MANY OF US DO NOT KNOW ABOUT Here is a trivia question. Who is Max Fomitchev? Admittedly DeafDigest editor never heard of him until he went web surfing and checked the web site at http://www.jdcc.org/index.php/site/news/890/ Defecting from Russia with a MFA degree in Drama, he made his mark, touring the world and giving performances. Now living in Vancouver, BC, the highlights of his career are appearances at "Saving Silverman" and "Rainman." Do keep an eye on him in years to come. A QUESTION ABOUT VIDEO RELAY THAT YOU WERE AFRAID TO ASK Q. How much is the relay money that the FCC oversees? A. Close to $900 million. It may not be an exaggeration if we are talking in terms of one billion some day in the near future! WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE? "being praised" like this comment: it is great that you are interpreting for him out of goodness of your heart! if you have these "hate" or "horror" stories, please mailto:barry@deafdigest.com COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR - continuing series Over the holiday season, many TV stations have featured special holiday-themed programming. We have seen special sports and entertainment shows. Now, as the holiday season comes to an end, we will find many TV shows beginning their new seasons. Personally, I have seen a number of shows over this holiday season where the captioning has been absolutely fabulous, but I have also seen instances where the captioning was very poor or totally overlooked. Unfortunately, there are people out there who do not think that captioning is important. They may try to pay as little as possible, so if that means poor quality captioning or no captioning, that may be what they will try to do. They may feel that no one is watching the captioning, so it doesn't matter. As caption viewers, we must also be advocates for captioning. If we see a show where the captioning is horrible, we need to let the cable companies, television stations, and captioning companies know this. If the television stations are using people who are unqualified just because they don't charge very much, we have to communicate to them that that is not acceptable. We must let them know that someone is watching the captioning. ................................................................ ................................................................ weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://deafdigest.com updated every Monday ................................................................ ................................................................ (new series) I THOUGHT THE DEAF COULD....... not have a normal life ! when a hearing person never meets a deaf person in his life his knowledge of the deaf are often wrong (series to continue for a number of weeks) ................................................................ ................................................................ For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com for Special Notes, please go to the bottom of the Gold section ................................................................ ................................................................ Surdus Remodeling LLC is one of Washington, DC and Maryland's premier Deaf Owned remodeling contractors. We have been renovating residential homes in the metro area. Is it safe to hire an unlicensed contractor? We are a licensed home improvement contractor and carry a surety bond and general liability insurance. Ask us why you need a licensed contractor. All of our work carries one year warranty. We will be happy to explain the details in our conversation with you. Our remodeling service includes: - Basement - Attic - Kitchen - Bathroom - Addition - Deck - Siding Are you thinking of remodeling your existing bathroom? We will finish your bathroom in one week or we will pay you $100 per day for every day we are late. We believe in making life more comfortable through quality remodels Elijah Gold, deaf owner Surdus, LLC Remodeling Based in Washington, DC http://www.surdusremodeling.com 866-520-8628 VOICE 202-540-8750 VP Licensed, Insured, and Bonded DC #68004119 MHIC #99522 *WE ACCEPT AMEX CREDIT CARD* ................................................................ ................................................................ http://www.healthbridges.info announcement HEALTH AND ADVOCACY INFORMATION FOR PERSON WHO ARE DEAF, DEAF-BLIND, AND HARD OF HEARING: Persons who are Deaf, Deafblind and hard of hearing are grossly underserved by both the physical health and the behavioral health care system. In many cases, the patient as well as the health care provider who may provide service to them, is unaware of laws that mandate the provision of accommodations in the health care setting so that all persons have equal access to health related information. A new web site called http://www.healthbridges.info was created by people who are Deaf, DeafBlind and hard of hearing. Each month the topics discussed will change. Please visit the site and let us know about topics that you want to learn more about. http://www.healthbridges.info ................................................................ ................................................................ Hot DeafNews boring, but important! Why is deafness found in some horses? This is the issue that veterinarians, specializing in horses, do not know. They think that in some cases, horses' colors may have something to do with the horse being deaf. This was the finding posted on a blog. .. The Deaf and the Law A hard of hearing woman was dismissed as a juror in a routine South Dakota court case. The reason was that she "cannot" hear the judge. The law on the books in the state says: No potential juror may be excluded from jury duty because of a visual or hearing impairment Contradictory? Yes! .. DeafADA Issue of the Week: A hot discussion surfaced on one of these ADA-related yahoogroups. It focused on retaliation - meaning could a discharged disabled, deaf included, be fired as retaliation for filing a claim based on ADA violation? The consensus is that those that file law suits would fare poorly in the court room! So sad! .. The Captioning Blunder of the Week: football is a game of motions (emotions) .... What became of? Peter Cook - past NTID/RIT student - present nationally acclaimed poet & performer; day job is teaching ASL/English Interpretation at Columbia College in Illinois. mailto:barry@deafdigest.com with "past" and "present" details .. News of the Week - Looking Back 10 Years Ago: 21st century is here now! And to help honor the memory of the 20th century is also to honor the memories of two special deaf persons. The first one is The Deaf Person of the Century. The deaf person who did so much (way above the call of duty) to improve the lot of the average deaf person is - Frederick C. Schreiber. Appropriately, the DEAFDIGEST names Fred as the Person of the Century and dedicates this edition to him. The second one is John Ringle. He passed away on December 24th at the age of 95 in Jeffersonville, IN. Ringle was known as the Deaf Red Grange in football. He played for Gallaudet in the 1928-1930 seasons and has left an imprint as a football legend. Carrying the ball, he was so elusive in the open field and was also so strong that it took a gang of tacklers to bring him down. He led Gallaudet to a 6-1-1 record in 1930, one of the best seasons in Gallaudet history. .. News of the Week - Looking Back 5 Years Ago: After 103 years the Frat, effective on January 1st, is no longer providing life insurance benefits for its members. All of its insurance operations have been transferred to Catholic Order of Foresters. (editor's note: the Frat has since then ceased to exist; assets have been transferred to the Al VanNevel Memorial Foundation. The web site is at http://www.vannevelfoundation.org/ ) .... Deaf Apocalypse of the Week: Do professionals in the deaf-related Pathological, Audiological, and Medical areas actually know less than what they think? Do not know, but a recent article on deafness (will be posted in the Gold edition tomorrow) led a deaf agency CEO to make this comment: for a very young person, this is actually more informed and better than some of the 'professional' views I've seen. If course, she has some issues a bit confused, but I give her a lot of credit .. A Vocational Rehabilitation counselor's great news: Your boss says nothing while your mail and letters pile up during a mandatory project you are required to finish for her that is taking a week....allowing you to finish your project. .. A Lipreading Problem: What did that person say? Sometimes you are "lucky" you are walking on the sidewalk, someone suddenly gets in your face, without warning and without giving yourself a chance to avoid that person. that person asks: Where is the White House? You happened to be standing in the direction of the White House, and so, you point towards that direction and show your five fingers, to indicate five blocks away if you have lipreading tales, please share these with mailto:barry@deafdigest.com -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- * YOU COULD PLACE YOUR PAID EMPLOYMENT ADS IN THIS SECTION * on a per-subscriber basis, the DeafDigest ad rates are the best in the nation. * For more information, send E-mail to mailto:barry@deafdigest.com -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Teacher of the Deaf St Albans Regional Program St Albans, VT Time Base: Full time Qualifications: - Degree in Deaf Education, MA preferred. ASL fluency and English proficiency - VT Teaching license in Special Education and /or area of teaching assignment. - Knowledge of child development. Knowledge of curriculum and assessment. - Ability to apply classroom management and discipline techniques Responsibilities: - Teach all levels/content areas of elementary education. - Prepare lesson plans/curricula to meet IEP goals and objectives in accordance with the VT Framework of Standards and Learning Opportunities. - Maintain an effective, orderly attractive and appropriately stimulating classroom. - Promote social, cognitive, emotional and physical growth in students. Please send letter of interest and resume to Jen Bostwick at mailto:jbostwick@vcdhh.org Or mail to: Jen Bostwick St Albans Regional Program 147 Knight Lane Williston, VT 05495 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Asst Head Football Coach/Strength and Conditioning Coordinator Department: Athletics Department Gallaudet University Washington, DC Job Number: HR-09111 Date Posted: 12/14/2009 Salary Range: $51,974 to $93,408 (11 months) Status: Accepting applications full information is at: http://deafdigest.com/deafdigestsports010210#JobOpening -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (1/3/10 updated closing dates) Employment vacancies - School Educator I (closing date 1/11/2010) - Sch Spch-lang Pathologist (closing date 1/08/2010) Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf, Wilson, NC to view these vacancies please visit our website at: http://osp.its.state.nc.us/dhhssearchresults3a.asp?vacancykey=4421 contact person: mailto:cynthia.johnson@ncmail.net -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position openings Team Leader/Mobile Mental Health Therapist Center for Hearing and Deaf Services Pittsburgh PA - Mobile Mental Health Therapist FT with/American Sign Language Outpatient/Adult Treatment Monday - Friday 37.5 hours per week. Master's Degree in Human Services AND 1 year of paid experience working with deaf population. American Sign Language fluency REQUIRED. Requires Act 33/34 Clearances, valid PA driver's license and access to a vehicle. Oversight of the OP component at HDS including clinical supervision of all the OP services. Coordination of community outreach activities (including networking and marketing of available services to the community at large), service coordination as well as ancillary services such as OVR, housing and peer support services. Maintain strong working relationships with internal (MBH and HDS) and external partners and resources. In addition, the Team Leader/Mobile MH therapist will provide community-based mobile mental health individual and group psychotherapy to an adult behavioral health population that includes mental health disorders with the deaf, hard of hearing, and/or deaf/blind population. The Team Leader/Therapist is responsible to evaluate, plan and provide clinical services across the continuum of care within the community in a variety of settings. The Team Leader/Therapist will also provide oversight of clinical documentation and charting at HDS according to Federal, State, County and Organizational polices and procedures. The Team Leader/Mobile MH Therapist will coordinate Treatment Team meetings including collaboration with psychiatric and other organization staff. to apply, contact: Karen Tarasenkov Human Resource Recruitment & Training Specialist Mercy Behavioral Health 1200 Reedsdale Street Pittsburgh, Pa. 15233 Phone: 412-697-6504 Fax: 412-323-6985 mailto:KTarasenkov@mercybh.org Mercy Behavioral Health is a part of the Pittsburgh Mercy Health System http://www.pmhs.org -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- seeking qualified individuals - Science Teacher - Math Teacher - Parent Educator The Lexington School for the Deaf/Center for the Deaf Jackson Heights, NY The Lexington School for the Deaf/Center for the Deaf has served the broader Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Community of the New York metropolitan area since 1864. Lexington has evolved to offer vital services in a range of important areas. Lexington strives to be a leading educational, advocacy, and social service agency on behalf of deaf and hard of hearing individuals. The curriculum meets standards set by the New York State Education Department. The high school is fully-accredited and like public high schools confers New York State Regents and Individual Education Plan (IEP) diplomas. Upon graduation, our students attend Gallaudet University, National Technical Institute for the Deaf, various universities and other two year colleges, or go directly into the work force or into further training programs. Lexington is seeking qualified individuals for the following job openings: - Science Teacher / High School Level (Must possess Deaf Ed certification) - Math Teacher / High School Level (Must possess Deaf Ed certification) - Parent Educator For a detailed description of each job, please visit http://www.lexnyc.org and click on Employment. Please email your resume to mailto:jobopportunites@lexnyc.org or fax to 718-350-3332, indicating which position you are interested in. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- job postings Deaf Counseling, Advocacy & Referral Agency San Leandro, CA - American Sign Language Instructor (Part-Time, Contract-based) - San Jose and San Leandro) to read on job description and on application procedures, click on: http://www.dcara.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=15&Itemid=30 - Director of Community Relations to read on job description and on application procedures, click on http://deafdigest.com/dcarajob -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Independent Living Advisor Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc Salisbury, Maryland Full/Part Time Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc. is a growing organization that promotes access to services and resources for residents of the Eastern Shore of Maryland who are deaf or hard of hearing and provides opportunities for full participation in all aspects of community life. Responsibilities: Provide training in independent living skills, such as: teaching personal and household management, budgeting skills, TTY training, accessing and utilizing communication resources, medication administration and developing community relationships. Requirements: Fluency in American Sign Language and written English, High School degree required. Demonstrates competency in independent living skills, Valid driver's license required and good driving record. Flexibility in working hours required. Benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Pension, Life, Vacation, sick and personal leave, Healthy Lifestyle Benefit To Apply: Submit a cover letter, resume and three letters of references to : Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc. Human Resources Department 806 Snow Hill Road Salisbury, Maryland 21804 or fax to 410-543-4874. Position is open until filled -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Special notes: (located at the bottom of the Gold section) http://deafdigest.com