Posts published in March 2010

DeafDigest Blue - March 28, 2010

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

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- Dedication

DeafDigest dedicates this edition to Mary Ellen Martone
who departed us. She was a promising educator/administrator
in various programs for the deaf over the years after
graduating from Gallaudet.

She had been in ill health for the past several months.

Said an associate who worked with her:
We were all very upset upon learning of her passing

Her most recent position was principal at the New York
School for the Deaf.

DeafDigest dedicates this edition to Don Bullock,
Fremont, California, who departed us.

As a young man at Gallaudet during the fifties,
he was well known for his prowess on the wrestling
mat - which led him to induction into the
Gallaudet athletic hall of fame in 1995.

He was a long time teacher at California School
for the Deaf, at Berkeley and then at Fremont.

At a private ceremony earlier this week, friends
and associates flew down to pay their last respects.

- Hot Newspaper stories during the week:

Famous Morton Steak House chain has a deafness connection
http://deafdigest.com/mortonthesteakhouse/

Profiling a deaf physician
http://deafdigest.com/philipzazove/

- Very Hot News

We do not have too many apartments for low income
deaf individuals, but a new one has surfaced this
week. Urban Housing Solutions will be developing
a 20 unit apartment building for low income
deaf individuals in East Nashville, Tennessee.
It will be called 701 Porter.

- Sunday March 21st

The winner of the Supreme Champion Heifer category at
the Oklahoma Junior Livestock Show is Kyle Hiebert.
He is deaf and is a mainstreamed student at a local
high school.

- Monday March 22nd

We all worry about the ecosystem of the Great Lakes
because of pollution issues. Leading the Great Lakes
cause is Dr. Linda Campbell, a biologist with the
Queen's University in Canada, who is the Canada
Research Chair. She is deaf and as ASL user,
relies on interpreters to intermingle with
the public during her lectures. 

- Tuesday March 23rd

In case one is wondering, Obamacare will not
cover hearing aids.

- Wednesday March 24th

A teacher of the deaf is honored with her
face on Cheerios boxes this month. This
honor goes to Lori Grusin-Degman, not deaf,
who is an itinerant teacher for the Special
Education District of Lake County in
Illinois.

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

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Deaf Miscellaneous stuff:

Gallaudet University Athletics
Graduate Assistants Program

Gallaudet University, located in historic Washington, DC, is seeking
qualified applicants for the following positions:

- Baseball Graduate Assistant
- Women's Soccer Graduate Assistant

Requirements; Bachelors Degree Required, Acceptance to Graduate
School at Gallaudet University, Valid Drivers License, Previous
Collegiate Playing or Coaching experience, functional computer
skills, Strong work ethic, proficiency in or strong willingness to
learn American Sign Language.

Duties include: position coach, recruiting, practice and game day
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Application deadline:  We will begin reviewing applications
immediately and will continue to receive and review applications
until the position is filled.

Please forward the following information to the appropriate office;

- Baseball
Attention: Curtis Pride

mailto:Curtis.Pride@gallaudet.edu
Office Phone 202-651-5603
Fax 202.651.5274

- Women's Soccer
Attention: Sarah Gumina

mailto:Sarah.Gumina@gallaudet.edu
Office Phone 202-503-0341
Fax 202.651.5274

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DON'T TEASE THE DEAF
   Many hearing kids are cruel, teasing the deaf and
making them feel bad.
   One hearing kid did, and he was sorry for the rest
of his life.
   The deaf kid's father owned a big company that hired
many people. The father saw his deaf son being teased
and did not like it.
   Years later the hearing kid grew up, graduated from
college and applied for a job at that big company.
   The hearing kid did not get the job, and he was
sorry that he teased the deaf kid a lot in the past.
   Too late!

- for ASL News version, please click on the arrow at:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/teasing/

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

BRITISH TV BETTER THAN AMERICAN TV?
   How many sign language programs do we see on
American TV programs?
   Maybe zero; maybe one or two? It is different
in Great Britain.
   The British Sign Language Broadcasting Trust
has money to fund some TV sign language programs
for the deaf.
   Deaf in Great Britain more lucky than we, the
deaf in USA?

- for ASL News version, please click on the arrow at:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/britishtv/

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

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(updated posting - 2 NEW links)

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A COLLEGE DEGREE
   Many of us have college degrees - either
Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts.
   But if someone tells us he has a BStSu,
then we all probably would be confused.
   BStS stands for Bachelor in Deaf Studies,
and it is not an American degree - but an
Irish degree, conferred by Trinity University
in Dublin.

A PUZZLING DEAF DRIVER STORY IN JAPAN
   For many years Japan would not allow the deaf to
drive. This law has been modified in 2008 to allow
the deaf to drive.
   Yet there was a recent newspaper story which
said a deaf man failed his driver's exam 60 times
before finally passing and that he has been a
licensed driver for five years.
   Did the deaf man take test 60 times for many
years and then drive for three years before the
2008 law took place?

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COMMENT FROM A HEARING ACTOR PLAYING A DEAF ROLE
   It is always controversial when hearing actors
play deaf roles; yet actors must be able to play
"any" role.
   Well, actor Deep Ng, of Hong Kong, not deaf, played
a deaf role in the TV series "Mei You Qiang de Shi Jle".
   He said:

It was very hard. I couldn't gesture with my hands but
had to lip read

   It is a rare hearing actor that would admit role
difficulties. Most actors won't.

CHINA VS GOOGLE
   We all know about the epic China censorship
versus Google freedom case; depending on how
one looks at it - China has kicked Google out
of the country or Google left China on its own.
   Has it impacted on DeafDigest one way or other?
Too early to say, but DeafDigest sent a routine
email to a subscriber this week. This email bounced
back, saying the route has shut down. The bounced
address contained the abbreviation .cn, which
stands for China.
   The DeafDigest subscription list does not
have anyone with that .cn abbreviation, and
the original subscription address could not
be tracked down.

CONFESSIONS OF A DEAF STUDENT IN LAW SCHOOL

One reason I don't use CART is because of the
time-lag delay between what was just said
and what just showed up on the screen; by
the time I catch on, the professor is already
one topic ahead of me

WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE?

a question like this - 

do I respond to you, as the interpreter, when the deaf
person says something to me?

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

COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR - continuing series

Why are there going to be some mistakes in realtime captioning? 

Some people do not understand that realtime captioning is actually
being done live as an event is taking place.  The captions are
displayed immediately, and there is no time to proofread or correct
an error. 

Imagine if you were typing along on a keyboard as fast as you could
type.  Even if you are an excellent typist, there will be some
mistakes.  Although captioners do not use QWERTY keyboards, they may
be writing on their steno machine keyboards at top speeds for
extended periods of time.

It is important that caption viewers learn how to distinguish between
good captioning and poor captioning.  Even though there will always
be some mistakes in realtime captioning, caption viewers should not
have to settle for poor captioning.  We must learn what an acceptable
amount of errors would be.

An occasional error in realtime captioning would be acceptable.  When
there are many, many errors to the point that possibly you cannot
even follow what is going on, it is time to think about complaining
to the television station or programming distributor.  

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I THOUGHT THE DEAF COULD.......

function as a hearing person with a hearing aid
or a CI

not always; even those that function very well
may miss vital information because intensity
in trying to catch every word would work the
opposite

when a hearing person never meets a deaf person in his life
his knowledge of the deaf are often wrong

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http://www.healthbridges.info  announcement

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

Persons who are Deaf, Deafblind and hard of hearing are
grossly underserved by both the physical health and the
behavioral health care system.  

In many  cases, the patient as well as the health care
provider who may provide service to them, is unaware of
laws that mandate the provision of accommodations in the
health care setting so that all persons have equal access
to health related information.

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

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.

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Hot DeafNews boring, but important!

The Arizona captioning lawsuit case has
reached the crossroads because opposing attorneys
have agreed to disagree during the settlement
discussions. The guess, according to a deaf attorney
that follows this case, is that the judge will
issue a ruling in our favor.

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The Deaf and the Law

If you live in Arizona and have a complaint regarding
a hearing aid dispenser or an audiologist or a
speech language pathologists, then complaining can
be made much easier.

There is a web link at:
https://app.azdhs.gov/ls/online_complaint/AUDComplaint.aspx

The question is - how many states have this such
web link forms?

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The Captioning Blunder of the Week:

he was wearing path jam masses (pajamas)

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What became of?

Patrick J. Condon

- past
college student, at loss on dealing with his late deafness;
struggled with use of hearing aids

- present
vice president, Portfolio Analytics, a consulting
firm, specializing in retail stores

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

..

News of the Week - Looking Back 10 Years Ago:

   Pennsylvania School for the Deaf abolished its high school
department in the early eighties. Will the school restore it?
   Headmaster Joseph E. Fischgrund said "a decision will be made during
the next school year as to whether to proceed with the re-establishment
of a high school program at PSD." This was in response to a question
asked by the DEAFDIGEST.
   The PSD's Board of Trustees recently approved a 5-year Long Range
Plan. On the agenda was re-establishment of a secondary option.
   This will be a decision many people in Philadelphia will be
anxiously awaiting.

(editor's note: PSD has since then restored its high school
department)

..

News of the Week - Looking Back 5 Years Ago:

   A deaf kid was suspended from his high school
because of fighting with a hearing kid.
   The fight started when the hearing kid would not
let up on taunting the deaf kid's deafness. He was
told to stop but the taunting continued.
   The deaf kid could not tolerate any more and
used his fists, thus bloodying up the hearing kid's
lips.
   To be fair, the hearing kid was also suspended
for instigating the fight.
   This incident happened earlier in the week at
a high school on the East Coast.

....

Deaf Apocalypse of the Week:

Sign language is now becoming wildly popular with
parents of hearing babies. On the flip side sign
language is wildly unpopular with many parents
of deaf children.

Why?

..

A Vocational Rehabilitation counselor's great news:

Your secretary is fired, but fortunately, your supervisor allows
you to conduct the interviews to replace that secretary.

..

A Lipreading Problem: What did that person say?

you want to buy a lamp bulb?

the clerk asks?

"What Watt?

You think he said:

what what

you are puzzled, thinking the clerk said "what, what" as
if he does not understand what you are saying and is
saying that to express his puzzlement!

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

..

DeafBook of the Week

- A Place of their Own
Creating the Deaf Community in America
John Vickrey VanCleve & Barry A Crouch
1989

tries to detail how we, the deaf, created our own
Deaf Community over the years

DeafDigest editor has many deaf-related book in his
private home library. Some books are still in print;
some books are out of print. Some books are old;
some books are recent. 

Happy reading !

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seeking
Finance/Business Manager
Communication Access Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Flint, Michigan

Flint based nationally recognized non-profit, serving Deaf/HH individuals,
seeks experienced manager.  

Responsible for Finance and Administrative Functions of Company.  

Four year degree and minimum three years experience as Controller
required.

ASL, Quickbooks, Non-profit, Computerized Scheduling experience as
plus.  

Forward resume, with salary requirements to: 

Executive Director,
Communication Access Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing,
1505 West Court Street,
Flint, Michigan 48503

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position opening
Senior Office Assistant 50%
Ohlone College
Fremont, CA

this position is tentative and interim until the district
and CESA complete the negotiation process

POSITION
Under general supervision, to perform a variety of advanced
clerical work in support of the program to which assigned;
to provide word processing and data entry support; and to
provide information and assistance to students, faculty,
staff, and the general public.  May be required to work nights,
weekends, and at off campus locations.

Experience and Education Guidelines:  Any combination of
experience and education that would likely provide the required
knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain
the knowledge and abilities would be:

- Experience:  Three years of responsible clerical experience involving
public contact.

- Education:  Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.

Applications must be submitted to the Human Resources Office by 4:00 p.m.
on Thursday, April 8, 2010.  

The College reserves the right to continue or close the recruitment
at any time.  

Ohlone Classified Applications may be obtained by visiting our
website at http://www.ohlonejobs.com  

Submit completed applications to the Human Resources Office.
The Human Resources Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00
p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.  

Please Note:  Applications/resumes, etc. may be FAXED to (510) 659-6025
or emailed to mailto:recruitment@ohlone.edu

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Search for the President of the National Technical Institute for the Deaf
Rochester, New York

The National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID), a college of
Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), seeks an exceptional and
inspiring leader to serve as its next President.  This is an outstanding
opportunity to head the world's first and largest technological
institute for deaf and hard-of-hearing students, to act as a national
and international advocate for the education of deaf and hard-of-hearing
people, and to contribute as an important member of the RIT senior
executive team.  

Established by Congress in 1965 and opened on the RIT campus in 1968,
NTID provides deaf and hard-of-hearing students with state-of-the-art
technical and professional programs, complemented by a strong liberal
arts and sciences curriculum. Today, the NTID academic enterprise
includes approximately 1,370 undergraduate and 100 graduate students,
200 faculty members, 380 staff, and close to 6,000 alumni. FY 2009
operational revenues totaled approximately $85 million, of which $63
million were provided through Federal support.  

NTID enrolls students in its own degree programs as well as those at the
other colleges of RIT, and offers a unique educational environment where
more than 1,400 deaf and hard-of-hearing students pursue academic
studies, share residence halls, and enjoy social life along with over
15,000 hearing students. Additionally, NTID offers a full range of
support and access services for deaf and hard-of-hearing students,
including the largest professional sign language interpreting staff
employed by a postsecondary institution in the U.S. Instructors in NTID
classrooms utilize a variety of communication strategies, and on-site
audiologists provide a broad array of speech and language services.
RIT/NTID is also an internationally recognized leader in research to
enhance the lives of deaf and hard-of-hearing people.

The President is the chief executive and chief academic officer of NTID,
reports to the RIT President, and serves as an RIT Vice President and
Dean.  S/He will direct Federal government relations activities for NTID
and represent the college externally in professional and community
organizations as well as in the corporate and business communities. S/He
will also lead the Institute's fundraising and development efforts. 

NTID looks to recruit a new head who will build on the strong foundation
in place following the successful tenure of its recent president, a
long-time NTID faculty member and academic leader, and who will also
accelerate the institution's positive momentum and enhance its critical
national and international position in the education of deaf and
hard-of-hearing students. The NTID campus community is currently
finalizing its 2010-2020 strategic plan and preparing the groundwork for
its next President.  NTID seeks an accomplished and collaborative
leader, who ideally brings experience in academic administration,
government affairs, and external relations, and who can inspire NTID to
new levels of achievement with vision, energy, an entrepreneurial
spirit, and a deep passion for and commitment to the Institute's
mission.

RIT/NTID has retained Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search
firm, to assist in this recruitment. Review of candidates will begin
immediately and continue until an appointment is made.  All inquiries,
nominations/referrals, and vita with cover letters, should be sent
electronically and in confidence to:

Vivian Brocard, Vice President
Nureen Das, Associate
Isaacson, Miller
E-mail: mailto:4005@imsearch.com

RIT/NTID is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer.
Members of protected classes and individuals with the ability to
contribute in meaningful ways to the university's continuing commitment
to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences are
encouraged to make application.

For more information about RIT please visit: http://www.rit.edu/
For more information about NTID please visit: http://www.ntid.rit.edu/

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available position
assistant professor position/Deafness programs
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION:
The Department of Specialized Education Services, School of
Education. The University of North Carolina at Greensboro announces
the availability of a tenure-track assistant professor position in
the Professions in Deafness programs.

Context:
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a doctoral granting
institution in the University of North Carolina system with a Fall 2009
enrollment of approximately 17, 500 students, of whom approximately 25%
are graduate students.  

The Professions in Deafness programs are housed in the Department of
Specialized Education Services and consist of the  following
concentrations: Advocacy and Services for the Deaf; American Sign
Language (ASL) Teacher Licensure; Auditory-Oral Birth-kindergarten
Teacher Licensure; Birth-12 Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher Licensure;
Interpreter Preparation.

Qualifications:
1. An earned doctoral degree in Deaf Studies, ASL linguistics, or a
related field.

ABD with a graduation date no later than August 1, 2010 is
acceptable.

2. Experience teaching ASL /Deaf Studies courses at the
post-secondary level.

3. Eligible for American Sign language teachers (ASLTA)
certification.

4. Fluency in American Sign Language.

5. Actively involved in the Deaf Community.  

Responsibilities:
1. Coordinate the ASL Teacher Licensure concentration

2. Oversee  the ASL/Deaf Studies program which includes Advocacy and
Support Services for the Deaf and Interpreter Preparation 

3. Teach undergraduate courses related to ASL, linguistics of ASL,
Deaf culture and history, methods of teaching ASL, and other related
courses. 

4. Conduct research and seek external funding to expand the program 

5. Participate actively in student recruitment, retention, and
advising.  

6. Participate in curriculum/program development and evaluation.

7. Coordinate activities and events with students and the Deaf
Community.

8. Contribute to the instructional, research, and service mission of
the Department of Specialized Education Services, the
School of Education, and the University.

Salary:
Competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications 

Starting date:                 August 1, 2010

Application deadline:        March 30, 2010.  Review of applications will
continue until the position is filled.

Application Procedure:        Send a letter of application, vita, three
letters of recommendation, transcripts and a video describing in
ASL your philosophy/method(s) of teaching.

Dr. J. David Smith, Chair
Specialized Education Services Search Committee
School of Education
UNCG
P.O. Box 26170
Greensboro, NC  27402-6170

Phone:   336.334.3738        Fax:  336.256.0185
E-mail:  mailto:Jdsmi24@uncg.edu
Website: http://www.uncg.edu/ses

Persons who are Deaf and/or from culturally diverse backgrounds are
encouraged to apply.

EEO-AA

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open positions
Deaf Services Center
Glenside, PA

Deaf Services Center (DSC) is a dynamic team of behavioral health
professionals serving Deaf and Hard of Hearing children and adults 

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

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

WE ARE SOON OPENING A NEW PROGRAM 

- STAFF INTERPRETER: (Full time) The Interpreter Department is looking
for an addition to our current team of 2 full time interpreters.
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 TREATMENT FACILITY STAFF: (Full Time positions available)
The  responsibilities for this position is working with adolescent
consumers implementing and following behavior modification system,
teaching independent living skills, and focusing on helping them
achieve their treatment goals. 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: Assist with
admission of consumers, assessment/treatment of goals, provide
therapeutic counseling/case management, crisis intervention, teach
coping skills, and daily living/recreational activities to teenage
Deaf consumers with mental illness and/or developmental disabilities;
maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment; promote consumers'
growth and goals and social/ family relationships. Positions are
available for day, evenings, overnight and weekend shifts.

Come be a part of our exciting growing professional TEAM!

Send your letter of intent and resumes to:
Linda Claypool, Office Manager/HR
Deaf Services Center
614 N. Easton Road,
Glenside, PA 19038

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

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Vacancy Announcement
American Sign Language Lecturer
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN

Speech and Hearing Sciences

A non-tenure track Lecturer position in ASL will be available beginning in
August, 2010. This is a 10 month appointment with the possibility for
additional teaching in the summer. 

Qualifications:  Native or near-native competence in American Sign
Language; Master's degree in teaching ASL, linguistics, or related field
preferred but qualified individuals with a Bachelor's degree plus ASL
teaching experience will be considered. Candidates should have expertise
in Deaf culture and interpreting and must be able to work with Deaf and
hearing students and faculty.  

Responsibilities:  Teach ASL courses ranging from introductory to
advanced, develop course content and curriculum. The qualified applicant
will be able to engage in the ASL program including external symposia and
retreats. Participation in faculty service also is expected.

Salary is negotiable depending upon qualifications and experience.  

To ensure full consideration, application must be received by April 9.  

Send a letter of application, vita or resume, official transcripts and
three letters of recommendation to: 

Amy Cornwell,
Chair of Search and Screen Committee,
Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences,
Indiana University,
200 S. Jordan Avenue,
Bloomington, IN  47405.

Indiana University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer.

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(updated March 28th)

- EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT GLAD !! -

- Job Developer/Interpreter - Crenshaw, CA

- Community Interpreter - Los Angeles, CA

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

http://www.gladinc.org

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

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

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

E-mail: mailto:jfetterman@gladinc.org

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Mentor
St Joseph's, MO

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Beaumont, TX

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Jefferson, MO

http://deafdigest.com/jobs3-3/

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- Dedication

DeafDigest dedicates this edition to Tom Clark,
who departed us last week. He was an educator
of the deaf in the state of Utah.

Said a colleague:
Tom was a beloved teacher, leader, and mentor who 
loved deaf people and devoted his life to training 
teachers and parent advisors who could meet the needs 
of deaf children and their families



- Hot Newspaper stories during the week:

Cochlear implants restore area man's hearing, dreams
http://deafdigest.com/patrickcondon/


a laid off deaf employee reinvents himself as a businessman
http://deafdigest.com/markcunliffe/



- Very Hot News

The Frat (National Fraternal Society of the Deaf) is
now going through a final dissolution.

Official word from the Frat Board of Directors is this:

Dissolution of the NFSD:
On March 6, 2010, the Board of Directors for the National Fraternal
Society of the Deaf met for the final time at Gallaudet University
and voted to dissolve the organization. The Board voted to disburse
its remaining funds to various charities, especially to Gallaudet
University's Archives Department which now holds the entire
memorabilia collection of the NFSD, and to several organizations
promoting business education and entrepreneurship among the Deaf. 
Both the Dr. Frank B. Sullivan Memorial Foundation and the Al Van
Nevel Memorial Foundation (each with 501c (3) tax exemptions) are
beneficiaries of the disbursed funds.
 
Said Chris McQuaid, Chairperson of the Society Board and interim
President of the NFSD, the closing actually is a case of "Mission
Accomplished", showing that Deaf people can successfully operate a
business.   After selling fraternal life insurance for over 100
years, the NFSD had reflected to other insurance companies that Deaf
people are good risks for life insurance. The final NFSD dissolution 
is to take place on April 2, 2010.


- Sunday March 14th

Many of us will remember Jeff Float flashing the ILY sign
on national TV at the 1984 Olympics after getting his
gold medal. Float is deaf. Anyway it was announced that
he is an associate producer of the indie film "Jakes
Corner" that is being distributed through the secondary
market.


- Monday March 15th

Would a noisy bar in Darwin, located in Australia,
bother a deaf resident that lives nearby?

A group of residents filed a formal protest against
the bar owner regarding the late hours nose bothering
them. The group claimed that one of them was a deaf
man. The bar owner challenged it, saying the group 
enticed the deaf man to file a formal protest!



- Tuesday March 16th

Pizza In The Raw, a new pizzeria in Hawaii, owned
by Bill Bruhl and his wife Susan, both not deaf,
has a goal. It is to hire 12 employees, all of them
either deaf or disabled.  


- Wednesday March 17th

eBay is being slapped with a lawsuit by Melissa J. Earll,
who is deaf. She was not able to continue selling her
stuff on EBay due to lack of "verification" of her
identity. Use of voice phone is required for identity
verification.

to read the story, click on:
http://deafdigest.com/ebaylawsuit/

Said a deaf attorney:
Ebay might be able to get around the ADA on a technicality 
because it's not a "public accommodation" (i.e., not a 
physical store).  Not sure how the Federal Communications 
Act would apply. California state law, on the other hand, 
is very broad and probably covers Ebay. My understanding
of the California disability law is that it goes beyond 
the federal ADA.  The suit may just be limited to people 
in California, but that's such a huge market that
Ebay may have to change national policies.



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

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Deaf Miscellaneous stuff:

Is there such a thing as "lazy ear" which may cause
deafness among children? Yes, according to Daniel Polley,
a researcher with the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary's 
Eaton-Peabody Laboratories of Auditory Physiology in Boston.

Something to do with fluid build-up in the ears. Fortunately
this lazy ear condition is not permanent and is treatable.

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A DEAF MAN TO THE RESCUE
   The Palace Theater shows "hearing" movies in
Sequin, Texas.
   Some years ago, this theater had sound problems.
The man, who could fix the sound problems, was out
of town. There was no other person around who could
fix that problem.
   The theater owner knew of a deaf person, and
felt he could fix the sound problems, and asked
him to come over.
   This deaf man came over and fixed the problem
within two hours.
   He is deaf; he is not hard of hearing and
cannot follow the voice on telephone or radio
or TV.
   That deaf person is David Pierce, who is
DeafDigest's Old Fogey cartoonist and owns
his own Davideo Productions.
   Said Pierce:

Funny how hearies are depending  on a Deafie 
to fix the sound system 


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D AND D STREET IN KENTUCKY
   A hearing man was hired to teach at Kentucky
School for the Deaf in Danville, Kentucky.
   The school is located on South 2nd Street. 
Years ago, the town hearing senior citizens would
call it D and D Street.
   This hearing teacher, would ask them "Do you
mean South 2nd Street?"
   These senior citizens would look at him with
a funny look on their faces.
   What is D and D in the street address? Deaf
and Dumb! 
   Insulting? Of course!

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LACK OF OPPORTUNITES IN MAINSTREAMED PROGRAMS        
    James E. Tucker, superintendent, Maryland School
for the Deaf, made a point in his column in a recent
edition of The Maryland Bulletin, a school
publication.
    He wrote:

- I wonder how many deaf students in local schools across
the country are presidents of their student governments?

- How many are starting quarterbacks on their football
teams?

- How many are in lead roles in their school plays?

- How many are editors of the school newspapers
and yearbooks?

   Residential schools offer these opportunites;
mainstreamed program opportunites, while not
impossible, are limited.
   Remember this adage - the deaf can do anything
except to hear!  





THE DEAF IN CHESS
   Many deaf individuals play chess. The best deaf
chess players take part at the Deaf Olympiad Chess.
   There is a web site at:

http://chess2010portugal.webnode.com/

   Have we had deaf chess players that excel
in competition against world's best hearing
chess players?
   There is one - Yehuda Gruenfeld; a two-time
Israel National Champion and a 6-time participant
at the FIDE Chess Olympiad. His chess rating is
2469, which is the International Master/the 
International Grandmaster category.     

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THESE OBSOLETE PROFESSIONS
   A posting on a web site outlined these
obsolete jobs - Lector, Elevator Operator,
Copy Boy, Pinsetter, River Driver, Iceman,
Lamplighter, Milkman, Switchboard Operator,
Typist In A Typist Pool, Typesetter and
Telegraph Operator.
   Have we ever had deaf individuals in
these obsolete jobs? Probably in some
of these jobs. For sure, yes in typesetter 
and typist jobs. An oralist with perfect
speech, could function as a lector, which
reads books to cigar makers in cigar
factories.
   A deaf man once owned a bowling alley
in Los Angeles in the late forties, and so,
probably served as his own pinsetter.
   A deaf man worked for a short time as
milkman. An impossible job would be the
switchboard operator. 
   As for other jobs, your guess is
as good as DeafDigest editor's guess.


A JOB IN A CUSTOM AUTO SHOP
   Many of us watch these TV programs about
custom shops - cars, motorcycles, trucks,
etc.
   Do we have a deaf person employed in any
of these custom shops?
   There is one - Cody Swails, a 2009 graduate
of California School for the Deaf at Fremont.
He has been employed at the GMP Speed and
Machine in Santa Cruz, California.
   He was part of the custom-building team
that recently won a prize at the West Coast 
Grand National Roadster Show.




CONFESSIONS OF A DEAF STUDENT IN LAW SCHOOL

I come to the class every day scared - that my
regular interpreter won't show up, replacing
him with a sub. Bad interpreting leads to
bad day for me.



WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE?

a question like this - 


do you read Braille?



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




COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR - continuing series

People have asked me, "What is the difference between subtitles and
closed captioning?"

First of all, the answer to that question depends on what country the
person asking the question is from.  When people from the U.K. refer
to subtitles, they are referring to what we in the United States call
captioning.

However, to answer the question for those of us in the U.S., the use
of subtitles began many years ago for people who can hear but do not
understand a language.  Subtitles usually are translations of the
dialogue only.

Closed captioning was created to help people with a hearing loss, and
it includes not only the spoken words, but also music and background
noises such as birds chirping, gunshot noises, and doors slamming.

There is also a difference in how subtitles and closed captioning
look on the screen.  For closed captioning, the captions are hidden
or "closed" in the video signal, and you have a decoder in your
television or other device in order to turn the captioning on.  You
generally see the captioning with a black background and white
letters as a separate box on the screen.

Subtitles can be viewed without a decoder.  You usually see them at
the bottom of the screen, and they may look like part of the
picture.  There is not a background color, and different fonts and
colors may be used for the text itself.   You often find subtitles on
foreign language films.  

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I THOUGHT THE DEAF COULD.......

become hearing with a CI.




The CI may restore the hearing of a late-deafened
person or a previously hard of hearing person who became
deaf due to late age

The CI, for a profoundly deaf person, with no speech
discrimination skills, would only provide a "noise
alert" - such as a barking dog, whistle from a police
officer, a shout from a child, etc.

The CI, for a newly born infant, would require years
and years of training

The CI will help or may not help ....just depends



when a hearing person never meets a deaf person in his life
his knowledge of the deaf are often wrong

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http://www.healthbridges.info  announcement

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

Persons who are Deaf, Deafblind and hard of hearing are
grossly underserved by both the physical health and the
behavioral health care system.  

In many  cases, the patient as well as the health care 
provider who may provide service to them, is unaware of 
laws that mandate the provision of accommodations in the 
health care setting so that all persons have equal access 
to health related information.

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

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Hot DeafNews boring, but important!

Cochlear made a bid of 3 billion dollars to
purchase Siemens hearing aid division, but
the deal fell through.

..

The Deaf and the Law

Location:
Philadelphia

Case:
a hospital was sued by a deaf patient for not furnishing
an interpreter upon request

Result:
hospital reached agreement with the government to provide
interpreters


Comment:
Many hospitals and many medical facilities just do not
get it. Many don't provide interpreters and seek excuses
not do and end up being sued.

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DeafADA Issue of the Week:

What is in the list of disabilities that ADA would
cover?

blindness, deafness, intellectual and developmental
disabilities, partially or completely missing limbs,
mobility impairments, autism, cancer, cerebral palsy,
diabetes, epilepsy, HIV-AIDS, multiple sclerosis and
muscular dystrophy, major depression, bipolar disorder,
post-traumatic syndrome, schizophrenia, asthma, high-
blood pressure, coronary artery disease, learning
disabilities, back and leg impairments, carpal tunnel
syndrome, hyperthyroidism and other psychiatric
impairments, such as panic attacks, anxiety disorder
and mild depression.

This is why ADA regs are so confusing. This is also
the reason why we have a relatively new field in the
legal profession - Disability Law


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The Captioning Blunder of the Week:

he sedan (said) the investigation is going on

....

What became of?

East campus, Texas School for the Deaf

- past

was the site of Texas School for Negro Deaf; school
was shut down in 1967, and all students were transferred
to Texas School for the Deaf, located in the other
part of Austin


- present

to become a new animal shelter


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

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News of the Week - Looking Back 10 Years Ago:

   GM's OnStar will become a standard option on all new cars within
5 to 10 years from now. It is a "look ma, no hands" hands-free
telephones for motorists.
   What good is it for the deaf? Just as useful as a car radio for
deaf drivers?

..

News of the Week - Looking Back 5 Years Ago:

   In real life Felix Macias is a state park ranger at North
California Coast and in spare time is a Deaf Seafood Chef,
with two published Deaf Seafood Cookbooks to his credit.
   Felix is being featured in a cameo appearance on the
cable TV show "Conquest of America" on the History Channel
on March 28th, 9-11 pm
   He did not seek out to become a Cameo Actor; the TV
production crew came to him and offered him the
opportunity.

....

Deaf Apocalypse of the Week:

the military would not want the deaf to serve, yet
the brass is worrying about the high rate of
deafened soldiers and the need to fight with
earplugs, only that there is not enough of this
stuff to go around!

..

A Vocational Rehabilitation counselor's great news:

You are forewarned in advance of major changes by an
insider....enough warning to be ready for the audit 
and you pass your audit with flying colors.

..

A Lipreading Problem: What did that person say?

said a DeafDigest subscriber, a retired Gallaudet
professor:

When I encounter a hearing person and inform that person 
that I am deaf, the very first question I get is
frequently:  

"Can you read lips?"  which becomes rather trite for me.  

I frequently respond with another question:  
"Can you read hands?"  This usually catches the questioner 
off guard and he or she replies "NO."  

I then try to educate them a bit by explaining that lipreading 
is a lot of educated guesswork and that not all deaf persons 
can read lips equally with proficiency.  That usually puts 
the questioner in place and makes him/her think more carefully 
in the future.





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

..

DeafBook of the Week


Identity Crisis in Deafness

A Humanistic Perspective

B.M. Schowe, L.H.D.

The Scholars Press, Tempe, Arizona

1979

(probably out of print; one of the best books written by a 
a professional who did not make work with the deaf his
career!)


The late Ben Schowe, Sr, a Gallaudet graduate, was a labor
economist with the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company,
Akron, Ohio. He was not trained to be an economist, but
somehow stumbled onto this profession and made a career
out of it. He would advise the Firestone management on
economic and market conditions and trends for them to 
plan accordingly, especially during the depression
and World War II years. He was outspoken when it came to
the underemployment issues among the deaf.




DeafDigest editor has many deaf-related book in his
private home library. Some books are still in print;
some books are out of print. Some books are old;
some books are recent. 

Happy reading !

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position opening
Residential Counselor-ASL
Jewish Foundation for Group Homes
Metropolitan Washington, DC area

The Residential Counselor-ASL is a position responsible for the direct
care of our residents in one of our group homes located in Rockville
area. This Residential counselor will initiate and promote consumer
participation in activities, providing appropriate care and promoting a
community oriented environment within the home.  Qualifications:  MUST
BE FLUENT IN AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE. High School degree or equivalent
education/experience, and a valid drivers' license.  Must be able to
lift 50-100 pounds and be capable of kneeling on the floor to provide
assistance to consumers.  The Residential Counselor must be able to pass
all background checks including Drug Testing.

Monday - Friday, sleepover 3:00pm - 11:00pm; 6:00am - 9:00am

Please submit your Resume at mailto:jobs@jfgh.org

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position opening
Customer Care Representative
Wireless Innovations (a Business Partner for Sprint)
Totowa, NJ

Overview:
Wireless Innovations (a Business Partner for Sprint) is seeking a
Customer Support / Sales Administrator, to support the Sprint
Relay Program, in our Totowa NJ office. Wireless Innovations
works very closely with the Sprint Relay Sales organization,
providing wireless products and services for the Deaf and Hard
of Hearing.

Wireless Innovations provides a comprehensive health, dental and
vision health plan.

Summary:
Position will communicate directly, via videophone, with customers
who are deaf or hard of hearing; using American Sign Language (ASL)
to handle orders, change services or answer questions.

Essential Responsibilities:
- Deliver world class customer service to customer who are deaf or
hard of hearing

- Communicate directly with customers using American Sign Language
(ASL) via a dedicated video link system

- Respond to customer inquiries, order request, service change and
complaints using videophone

- Provide effective and timely resolution of a range of customer
inquiries

- Log and record information about customer interaction in company
specified database system

- Detailed, data entry skills to process orders through an online
application

- Complete ongoing training to stay abreast of product, service and
policy changes

- Works closely with peers to resolve the customer's questions or
concerns in a timely manner

- Enhance the customer experience by providing information on new
products, rate plans, and services

- Detail-oriented and have the ability to multitask.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

- Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Job Requirements:
- High School Diploma
- College Diploma preferred
- Proficient knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL)
- 3-5 years of practical use of American Sign Language (ASL)
- 3-5 years of direct customer service experience in a call center
environment

Please send resume via fax to Jacgueline LaRode at (973) 256-2145
or email at mailto:jlarode@pcsorders.com

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available position
assistant professor position/Deafness programs
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC
 
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION:
The Department of Specialized Education Services, School of 
Education. The University of North Carolina at Greensboro announces 
the availability of a tenure-track assistant professor position in 
the Professions in Deafness programs.

Context:
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a doctoral granting 
institution in the University of North Carolina system with a Fall 2009 
enrollment of approximately 17, 500 students, of whom approximately 25% 
are graduate students.  

The Professions in Deafness programs are housed in the Department of 
Specialized Education Services and consist of the  following 
concentrations: Advocacy and Services for the Deaf; American Sign 
Language (ASL) Teacher Licensure; Auditory-Oral Birth-kindergarten 
Teacher Licensure; Birth-12 Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher Licensure; 
Interpreter Preparation.

Qualifications:
1. An earned doctoral degree in Deaf Studies, ASL linguistics, or a 
related field.
       
ABD with a graduation date no later than August 1, 2010 is 
acceptable.

2. Experience teaching ASL /Deaf Studies courses at the 
post-secondary level.

3. Eligible for American Sign language teachers (ASLTA) 
certification.

4. Fluency in American Sign Language.

5. Actively involved in the Deaf Community.  

Responsibilities:
1. Coordinate the ASL Teacher Licensure concentration

2. Oversee  the ASL/Deaf Studies program which includes Advocacy and 
Support Services for the Deaf and Interpreter Preparation 

3. Teach undergraduate courses related to ASL, linguistics of ASL, 
Deaf culture and history, methods of teaching ASL, and other related 
courses. 

4. Conduct research and seek external funding to expand the program 
 
5. Participate actively in student recruitment, retention, and 
advising.  
 
6. Participate in curriculum/program development and evaluation.
 
7. Coordinate activities and events with students and the Deaf 
Community.
 
8. Contribute to the instructional, research, and service mission of 
the Department of Specialized Education Services, the
School of Education, and the University.

Salary:                         
Competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications 

Starting date:                 August 1, 2010

Application deadline:        March 30, 2010.  Review of applications will 
continue until the position is filled.

Application Procedure:        Send a letter of application, vita, three 
letters of recommendation, transcripts and a video describing in 
ASL your philosophy/method(s) of teaching.

Dr. J. David Smith, Chair
Specialized Education Services Search Committee
School of Education
UNCG
P.O. Box 26170
Greensboro, NC  27402-6170

Phone:   336.334.3738        Fax:  336.256.0185       
E-mail:  mailto:Jdsmi24@uncg.edu
Website: http://www.uncg.edu/ses

Persons who are Deaf and/or from culturally diverse backgrounds are 
encouraged to apply.

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open positions
Deaf Services Center
Glenside, PA

Deaf Services Center (DSC) is a dynamic team of behavioral health
professionals serving Deaf and Hard of Hearing children and adults 

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

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

WE ARE SOON OPENING A NEW PROGRAM 

- STAFF INTERPRETER: (Full time) The Interpreter Department is looking
for an addition to our current team of 2 full time interpreters.
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 TREATMENT FACILITY STAFF: (Full Time positions available)
The  responsibilities for this position is working with adolescent
consumers implementing and following behavior modification system,
teaching independent living skills, and focusing on helping them
achieve their treatment goals. 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: Assist with
admission of consumers, assessment/treatment of goals, provide
therapeutic counseling/case management, crisis intervention, teach
coping skills, and daily living/recreational activities to teenage
Deaf consumers with mental illness and/or developmental disabilities;
maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment; promote consumers'
growth and goals and social/ family relationships. Positions are
available for day, evenings, overnight and weekend shifts.

Come be a part of our exciting growing professional TEAM!

Send your letter of intent and resumes to:
Linda Claypool, Office Manager/HR
Deaf Services Center
614 N. Easton Road, 
Glenside, PA 19038

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

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Vacancy Announcement
American Sign Language Lecturer
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN

Speech and Hearing Sciences

A non-tenure track Lecturer position in ASL will be available beginning in 
August, 2010. This is a 10 month appointment with the possibility for 
additional teaching in the summer. 

Qualifications:  Native or near-native competence in American Sign 
Language; Master's degree in teaching ASL, linguistics, or related field 
preferred but qualified individuals with a Bachelor's degree plus ASL 
teaching experience will be considered. Candidates should have expertise 
in Deaf culture and interpreting and must be able to work with Deaf and 
hearing students and faculty.  

Responsibilities:  Teach ASL courses ranging from introductory to 
advanced, develop course content and curriculum. The qualified applicant 
will be able to engage in the ASL program including external symposia and 
retreats. Participation in faculty service also is expected.

Salary is negotiable depending upon qualifications and experience.  

To ensure full consideration, application must be received by April 9.  

Send a letter of application, vita or resume, official transcripts and 
three letters of recommendation to: 

Amy Cornwell, 
Chair of Search and Screen Committee, 
Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences, 
Indiana University, 
200 S. Jordan Avenue, 
Bloomington, IN  47405.

Indiana University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity 
Employer.

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position opening
Child Care Workers 
Walden School at The Learning Center for the Deaf
Framingham, MA

Walden School at The Learning Center for the Deaf is currently
accepting applications for overnight and residential Child Care
Workers.

The awake overnight counselor is responsible first and foremost for
the safety and supervision of the children during these critical
overnight and early morning hours.  This counselor is responsible to
ensure the students remain safe and comfortable throughout the night.
  Requirements: Human service experience preferred. A second language
fluency in ASL or ability to demonstrate progressing ASL skills.   
 
The residential Child Care Worker is responsible for implementing
treatment plans and for the direct care and safety of the children
residing at Walden School.   Requirements: Training or degree in
human service field, understanding of mental health and children's
issues, 1 to 2 years in direct child care experience.  A second
language fluency in ASL.

To Apply: Submit cover letter, resume and 3 letters of
recommendation/references to 

Judi Broderick, 
The Learning Center for the Deaf, 
Personnel Office, 
848 Central Street, 
Framingham, MA 01701,

mailto:judi_broderick@tlcdeaf.org 
http://www.tlcdeaf.org

Walden School, located on TLC's Framingham campus, serves deaf
students ages 8-21 challenged by severe social and emotional
difficulties.

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Seeking Applicant for:
Counselor/Academic Advisor
NTID Counseling & Academic Advising Services
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Provide personal counseling, career counseling, and academic advising and 
related teaching services to an assigned caseload of NTID-supported 
students. Serve as a student advocate and provide consultation resources 
to technical and support faculty as well as administrators regarding 
caseload students. 

Major Responsibilities:
Provide personal and career counseling and academic advising to assigned 
caseload students. Consult with institute faculty, staff, parents, 
vocational rehabilitation advisors and others, as appropriate. Maintain 
case notes on all students following ACA guidelines. Participate in 
counseling department meetings, academic department meetings, committee 
meetings, and professional development activities as required. Participate 
in counseling supervision on at least a quarterly basis or as needed. 
Submit quarterly counseling/advising reports and annual appraisals in a 
timely manner. Teach courses (Freshman Seminar, Career Decision Making) as 
needed. Assist in curriculum development or professional presentations, as 
needed. Personal and professional behavior is in adherence with the 
American Counseling Association, National Academic Advising Association, 
and department and university policies, procedures and ethical guidelines. 

Qualifications: 
Master's degree in counseling, psychology, or social work required. 
Professional licensure, certification preferred. Minimum of one year, 
preferred three years of supervised clinical counseling/academic 
advising/career counseling experience with Deaf and hard of hearing 
adults, preferably in a college environment. 
Sign language proficiency required. Understanding of Deaf culture and the 
psychological aspects of Deafness, as well as knowledge of college student 
development and cultural diversity required. Teaching experience 
preferred. Basic computer literacy preferred. 
Must demonstrate strong ability to work as a team member and have 
excellent interpersonal skills.

Additional Details:
NTID Student and Academic Services recruits and hires Counselors/Academic 
Advisors (C/AA) at different levels of experience and skill in its career 
ladder, i.e. C/AA Level I, II, and III titles. Placement in the career 
ladder and assignment will be determined by experience, professional 
licensure, certification, and skill proficiency level.

The hiring process for this position requires a criminal background check 
and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal/written offer made is 
contingent on satisfactory results as determined by Human Resources. 
Rochester Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity/affirmative 
action employer.  All individuals with the ability to contribute in 
meaningful ways to the university’s continuing commitment to cultural 
diversity, pluralism, and individual differences are encouraged to make 
application.

Application deadline: April 7, 2010

Your application information and any relevant documentation such as resume 
and cover letter should be uploaded via this website 
http://mycareer.rit.edu in order to be considered for any positions you 
are interested in. Keyword search: IRC#37081.

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2010/2011 School Year Openings
* P-12 Physical Education/Health Teacher
* Licensed Practical Nurse
Washington School for the Deaf 
Vancouver, WA

Start Date: Training prior to the start of the 2010/2011 School Year

Located in beautiful Vancouver, Washington - just minutes from 
Portland, Oregon

* P-12 Physical Education/Health Teacher, Salary Range: 
$34K-64K/yr depending on education & experience

* Licensed Practical Nurse, Swing Shift, Salary Range: 
$2920-3819 per month

Both positions are eligible for the full state employee benefits 
package

Visit http://www.wsd.wa.gov for more information and an application 
packet.

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(updated March 21st)

- EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT GLAD !! -

- Job Developer/Interpreter - Crenshaw, CA

- Community Interpreter - Los Angeles, CA



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

http://www.gladinc.org

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

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

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

E-mail: mailto:jfetterman@gladinc.org

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- Dedication

DeafDigest dedicates this edition to Ellie
Rosenfield, who departed us. She served as
Associate Dean for Student and Academic Services
at NTID. Said NTID interim president James DeCaro:

Ellie was one of those rare people who comes along 
in life and makes a profound positive impact upon 
those she touches

The flags on the RIT campus was half lowered one
day to cherish memories of her.

....

DeafDigest also dedicates this edition to
Martin Sternberg who departed us last week.
His passing merited no notice in the Deaf
Media, and this is disappointing - for he
was a prime mover in making ASL a legitimate
language, for us to use and for schools
to treat it as a foreign language. He
was a published author of sign language
instruction books and media. As a young
man so many years ago, he worked in the
Gallaudet public relations office, a 
rarity for a deaf man in the world of
public relations! Said a colleague:

Martin was real good with his public
relations work at Gallaudet

Thank you, Martin, for making us so proud
of our ASL

....

- Hot Newspaper stories during the week:

A hard of hearing thief not answering doorbell by police
http://deafdigest.com/andrewcasey/

A deaf man comes back to the world of music
http://deafdigest.com/charlesmokotoff/


- Very Hot News

Can deaf girls play football? Well, over the years
there have been a few deaf girls that have played
football for their deaf schools teams. One of them
even scored a touchdown in a high school game.

Can deaf girls play rugby, which is just as rough
as football? Why not? Model Secondary School for
the Deaf is starting the nation's first time ever
all-girls deaf rugby team. The team plays its first
game against Hyde School on March 19th!

It is tackle rugby not touch rugby that the Model
girls will be playing.


- Sunday March 7th

Cuba, one of the world's few communist nations,
has hosted the Second International Congress on 
Neurorehabilitation. USA was one of these
participating nations.

Neurorehabilitation? It addresses issues with
brain disability, deaf-blindness, autism, and 
other mental and physical disability. 

DeafDigest is not quite sure what this conference
implies - unless rehabilitation is defined as
training - because the deaf-blind must be
trained in life's skills and employment skills.



- Monday March 8th

Famous novelist Danielle Steele, not deaf, received
email from a deaf friend. That deaf friend is Marlee
Matlin.  Anyway Marlee asked her if she had thought
of deaf characters in her future novels. Danielle
was speechless upon getting that email!


- Tuesday March 9th

Announcement was made of the 8th European Congress 
on Mental Health and Deafness to take place in
Cambridge, United Kingdom on November 2-5, 2010


- Wednesday March 10th

Angry over cuts in the city's budget, deaf residents
of Nottingham, Great Britain, staged a sit down
protest - on the tracks of the city trams, effectively
shutting down transportation that day!



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

..

Deaf Miscellaneous stuff:

it was learned that the White House, with no fanfare, sponsored
a meeting with disability advocacy groups. Goal was to hire
more disabled, the deaf included, in the federal government.

Yes, the deaf was represented at the meeting, one from the
NAD and the other from the AgBell.

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mailto:barry@deafdigest.com

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TO LEARN FROM CI OR TO RELEARN FROM CI
   A newspaper story said:

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All workshops are held at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf 
at the Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, New York.  

To register for any of the workshops listed above, download a Workshop 
Registration Form by visiting http://www.rit.edu/diit 
or call 585-475-7545 (Voice or TTY).  

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USA IS BAD PLACE FOR DEAF ATHLETES IN DEAFLYMPICS
   We watched the hearing Winter Olympics on TV
last week. How do these Olympic athletes get
money for every day practices, lodging, meals
and for competition?  In many countries,
the government pay for their own Olympic
athletes. Not in USA.
   For many hearing athletes they get corporate
money from big companies such as Nike, McDonald,
Bank of America, etc.
   For American deaf athletes in Deaflympics,
they get zero dollars.
   This is why USA is a bad place for deaf
athletes in Deaflympics.

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


WAS HE DEAF?
   Normally when a notable deaf person departs us,
he is honored with a Dedication by DeafDigest.
   This one is a puzzler. It was announced in the
web news that "Deaf Willie" Johnson departed us.
He was considered a legend in Blues music.
   Was he deaf? Or it was just a nickname given
to him despite being hearing?
   A google search ended up with no conclusive
results. And so, this nickname is a mystery.


IGNORING A FIRE DEPARTMENT REQUEST
   A fire department in a big city wanted to distribute
free strobe light fire alarms for its deaf residents.
   The state association of the deaf was contacted
to help with the distribution. The state association
never followed up with the fire department.
   Tired of waiting and being ignored, the fire department
contacted DeafDigest for assistance!
   DeafDigest referred the fire department to a deaf
social service agency in that city.
   The question is why didn't the state association
work with the fire department?
   Is it indifference? 

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THE FACEBOOK, THE TWITTER AND DEAF POLITICS
   Facebook and Twitter are two powerful communications
tools. These could be ideal for Deaf Politics, especially
getting in touch with legislators. Right?
   Wrong! One state legislator told a deaf man, who
takes active interest in state politics:

You are one of the few that participates. If people only 
knew what you've done for them! Your sole testimony last year 
on a certain bill resulted in a series of public hearings
across the state, and a substantially improved bill. This 
was truly a case where one man made a huge difference on 
behalf of thousands of others.

   That deaf man lobbied on his own - with no assistance
from the NAD, AgBell or any of the national organizations
of the deaf or even of the state association!
   That legislator also said:

I've been doing Facebook and Twitter session! I will continue, 
but it hasn't been very effective. For instance, one bill I 
sponsored inspired a facebook support group that attracted 
well over two hundred members. Yet, only three persons from 
one city showed up to testify!



A BIG DEAF FOUR
   In 1978, the Big 4 heads (Gallaudet president,
NTID president, the NAD CEO and the director of
the Federal Deafness and Communications Disorders 
Office, toured Russia at the invitation of the old
All Russia Society for the Deaf.
   Said NAD CEO Frederick C Schreiber:

We were a diverse group with diverse interests

   Let us fast forward. Could the CEOs of
NAD, AgBell, HLAA and Deafness Research
Foundation get together for a similar tour?
   One of them would probably say:

We were a much more diverse group with much
more diverse interests?







CONFESSIONS OF A DEAF STUDENT IN LAW SCHOOL

(new weekly series - to be continued for a number 
of weeks)

I prefer regular interpreters as opposed to video
interpreting or CART. With an interpreter, I relate
to the sessions in the classroom.




WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE?

a question like this - 

can you lip read?



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




COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR - continuing series

Some people may think that people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing
could never enjoy a radio broadcast.  They probably have never 
heard of captioned radio.  

You may ask:  Is there such a thing?

Yes, captioned radio broadcasts have taken place.  A live,
over-the-air demonstration of captioned radio took place for the
first time at the Consumer Electronics Show in January 2008.  In
another first, National Public Radio (NPR) broadcast its November
2008 presidential election night coverage with captioning.

Research is being carried out to help make regular broadcasts of
captioned radio a reality, and cutting-edge digital HD technology is
allowing this to happen.  NPR is evaluating the available
technologies for cost-effective ways of captioning radio broadcasts.

Captioned radio could be another way for people with a hearing loss
to obtain emergency information, traffic and weather reports, and
breaking news, and they would have the opportunity to enjoy their
favorite radio programs.  

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I THOUGHT THE DEAF COULD.......

be helped greatly by using a hearing aid




a hearing aid is fine, depending on the volume and the
frequency. No such a thing as "one size fits all"
hearing aid



when a hearing person never meets a deaf person in his life
his knowledge of the deaf are often wrong

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http://www.healthbridges.info  announcement

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

Persons who are Deaf, Deafblind and hard of hearing are
grossly underserved by both the physical health and the
behavioral health care system.  

In many  cases, the patient as well as the health care 
provider who may provide service to them, is unaware of 
laws that mandate the provision of accommodations in the 
health care setting so that all persons have equal access 
to health related information.

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

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.

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Hot DeafNews boring, but important!

Neuroscientist James Hudspeth, of Rockefeller
University in New York is studying deaf zebrafish
in seeing how they regrow their own hair cells,
ever so essential for one's hearing.

He would tap on the tanks that contain these
zebrafish. Those that scatter are hearing;
those that don't scatter are deaf!

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The Deaf and the Law

New York mayor Bloomberg wants to remove 15,000 street
fire alarm boxes; it would help reduce $2.5 million
from the fire department budget.

In 1997, a federal judge said removal of these boxes
violates the civil rights of the deaf.

New York is arguing that Los Angeles, Philadelphia
and Chicago already removed these boxes. And that
technology nowadays allows the deaf to alert
fire department in event of real fire.

Stay tuned!

..

DeafADA Issue of the Week:

where does ADA stand after 20 years

click on:
http://deafdigest.com/ada20years/

..

The Captioning Blunder of the Week:

network was talking about Chelsea King

it was captioned as:

she was an honors stupidity (student)

....

What became of?

Jeffrey Cougler


- past

NTID/RIT graduate, 1975; employed as creative director, Port
Authority of New York and New Jersey


- present

pursuing a doctorate at RIT 


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


..

News of the Week - Looking Back 10 Years Ago:

   Should we conduct a DPN (Deaf President Now) rally
directed towards NCI for their refusal to hire a deaf
person for the top post? The DEAFDIGEST learned that
a leader of a national organization of the deaf sent
NCI a blistering letter, blasting them for backing
away from hiring the deaf.
  That leader said "The recent changes at NCI have
shut us out completely - no true deaf representation."

..

News of the Week - Looking Back 5 Years Ago:

   The FCC has announced its make-up of its Consumer
Advisory Committee. Two of its members are either
deaf or hard of hearing. Six other members work
in deaf-related positions.
   Is that enough or do we need more Deaf Power?
We are talking about 8 of our friends on this
35-member committee, clearly a minority.

....


Deaf Apocalypse of the Week:
 
a posting on a deaf-related yahoogroup said:



Insurance Companies will pay for Viagra but not 
hearing aids



How dense could these insurance companies be?

..

A Vocational Rehabilitation counselor's great news:

You misplace your cell phone when you need it to VP on 
the phone for a customer.  Lucky for you, your customer 
brings her cell phone and the two of you use it to conduct 
the appointment via VP.

..

A Lipreading Problem: What did that person say?

Your supervisor asks:

Are the forms ready to be logged out?



You thought the supervisor said:

Have you logged out the forms?



You overreact because you were not supposed to log out
but to set up these forms for someone else to log out!




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

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DeafBook of the Week


Deaf Heritage in Canada
Clifton Carbin
1996


it parallels the work Jack Gannon did with the Deaf
Heritage book



DeafDigest editor has many deaf-related book in his
private home library. Some books are still in print;
some books are out of print. Some books are old;
some books are recent. 

Happy reading !

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position opening
Residential Counselor-ASL
Jewish Foundation for Group Homes
Metropolitan Washington, DC area

The Residential Counselor-ASL is a position responsible for the direct
care of our residents in one of our group homes located in Rockville
area. This Residential counselor will initiate and promote consumer
participation in activities, providing appropriate care and promoting a
community oriented environment within the home.  Qualifications:  MUST
BE FLUENT IN AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE. High School degree or equivalent
education/experience, and a valid drivers' license.  Must be able to
lift 50-100 pounds and be capable of kneeling on the floor to provide
assistance to consumers.  The Residential Counselor must be able to pass
all background checks including Drug Testing.

Monday - Friday, sleepover 3:00pm - 11:00pm; 6:00am - 9:00am

Please submit your Resume at mailto:jobs@jfgh.org

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open positions
Deaf Services Center
Glenside, PA

Deaf Services Center (DSC) is a dynamic team of behavioral health
professionals serving Deaf and Hard of Hearing children and adults 

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

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

WE ARE SOON OPENING A NEW PROGRAM 

- STAFF INTERPRETER: (Full time) The Interpreter Department is looking
for an addition to our current team of 2 full time interpreters.
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 TREATMENT FACILITY STAFF: (Full Time positions available)
The  responsibilities for this position is working with adolescent
consumers implementing and following behavior modification system,
teaching independent living skills, and focusing on helping them
achieve their treatment goals. 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: Assist with
admission of consumers, assessment/treatment of goals, provide
therapeutic counseling/case management, crisis intervention, teach
coping skills, and daily living/recreational activities to teenage
Deaf consumers with mental illness and/or developmental disabilities;
maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment; promote consumers'
growth and goals and social/ family relationships. Positions are
available for day, evenings, overnight and weekend shifts.

Come be a part of our exciting growing professional TEAM!

Send your letter of intent and resumes to:
Linda Claypool, Office Manager/HR
Deaf Services Center
614 N. Easton Road, 
Glenside, PA 19038

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

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Vacancy Announcement
American Sign Language Lecturer
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN

Speech and Hearing Sciences

A non-tenure track Lecturer position in ASL will be available beginning in 
August, 2010. This is a 10 month appointment with the possibility for 
additional teaching in the summer. 

Qualifications:  Native or near-native competence in American Sign 
Language; Master's degree in teaching ASL, linguistics, or related field 
preferred but qualified individuals with a Bachelor's degree plus ASL 
teaching experience will be considered. Candidates should have expertise 
in Deaf culture and interpreting and must be able to work with Deaf and 
hearing students and faculty.  

Responsibilities:  Teach ASL courses ranging from introductory to 
advanced, develop course content and curriculum. The qualified applicant 
will be able to engage in the ASL program including external symposia and 
retreats. Participation in faculty service also is expected.

Salary is negotiable depending upon qualifications and experience.  

To ensure full consideration, application must be received by April 9.  

Send a letter of application, vita or resume, official transcripts and 
three letters of recommendation to: 

Amy Cornwell, 
Chair of Search and Screen Committee, 
Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences, 
Indiana University, 
200 S. Jordan Avenue, 
Bloomington, IN  47405.

Indiana University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity 
Employer.

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position opening
Child Care Workers 
Walden School at The Learning Center for the Deaf
Framingham, MA

Walden School at The Learning Center for the Deaf is currently
accepting applications for overnight and residential Child Care
Workers.

The awake overnight counselor is responsible first and foremost for
the safety and supervision of the children during these critical
overnight and early morning hours.  This counselor is responsible to
ensure the students remain safe and comfortable throughout the night.
  Requirements: Human service experience preferred. A second language
fluency in ASL or ability to demonstrate progressing ASL skills.   
 
The residential Child Care Worker is responsible for implementing
treatment plans and for the direct care and safety of the children
residing at Walden School.   Requirements: Training or degree in
human service field, understanding of mental health and children's
issues, 1 to 2 years in direct child care experience.  A second
language fluency in ASL.

To Apply: Submit cover letter, resume and 3 letters of
recommendation/references to 

Judi Broderick, 
The Learning Center for the Deaf, 
Personnel Office, 
848 Central Street, 
Framingham, MA 01701,

mailto:judi_broderick@tlcdeaf.org 
http://www.tlcdeaf.org

Walden School, located on TLC's Framingham campus, serves deaf
students ages 8-21 challenged by severe social and emotional
difficulties.

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Seeking Applicant for:
Counselor/Academic Advisor
NTID Counseling & Academic Advising Services
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Provide personal counseling, career counseling, and academic advising and 
related teaching services to an assigned caseload of NTID-supported 
students. Serve as a student advocate and provide consultation resources 
to technical and support faculty as well as administrators regarding 
caseload students. 

Major Responsibilities:
Provide personal and career counseling and academic advising to assigned 
caseload students. Consult with institute faculty, staff, parents, 
vocational rehabilitation advisors and others, as appropriate. Maintain 
case notes on all students following ACA guidelines. Participate in 
counseling department meetings, academic department meetings, committee 
meetings, and professional development activities as required. Participate 
in counseling supervision on at least a quarterly basis or as needed. 
Submit quarterly counseling/advising reports and annual appraisals in a 
timely manner. Teach courses (Freshman Seminar, Career Decision Making) as 
needed. Assist in curriculum development or professional presentations, as 
needed. Personal and professional behavior is in adherence with the 
American Counseling Association, National Academic Advising Association, 
and department and university policies, procedures and ethical guidelines. 

Qualifications: 
Master's degree in counseling, psychology, or social work required. 
Professional licensure, certification preferred. Minimum of one year, 
preferred three years of supervised clinical counseling/academic 
advising/career counseling experience with Deaf and hard of hearing 
adults, preferably in a college environment. 
Sign language proficiency required. Understanding of Deaf culture and the 
psychological aspects of Deafness, as well as knowledge of college student 
development and cultural diversity required. Teaching experience 
preferred. Basic computer literacy preferred. 
Must demonstrate strong ability to work as a team member and have 
excellent interpersonal skills.

Additional Details:
NTID Student and Academic Services recruits and hires Counselors/Academic 
Advisors (C/AA) at different levels of experience and skill in its career 
ladder, i.e. C/AA Level I, II, and III titles. Placement in the career 
ladder and assignment will be determined by experience, professional 
licensure, certification, and skill proficiency level.

The hiring process for this position requires a criminal background check 
and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal/written offer made is 
contingent on satisfactory results as determined by Human Resources. 
Rochester Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity/affirmative 
action employer.  All individuals with the ability to contribute in 
meaningful ways to the university’s continuing commitment to cultural 
diversity, pluralism, and individual differences are encouraged to make 
application.

Application deadline: April 7, 2010

Your application information and any relevant documentation such as resume 
and cover letter should be uploaded via this website 
http://mycareer.rit.edu in order to be considered for any positions you 
are interested in. Keyword search: IRC#37081.

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2010/2011 School Year Openings
* P-12 Physical Education/Health Teacher
* Licensed Practical Nurse
Washington School for the Deaf 
Vancouver, WA

Start Date: Training prior to the start of the 2010/2011 School Year

Located in beautiful Vancouver, Washington - just minutes from 
Portland, Oregon

* P-12 Physical Education/Health Teacher, Salary Range: 
$34K-64K/yr depending on education & experience

* Licensed Practical Nurse, Swing Shift, Salary Range: 
$2920-3819 per month

Both positions are eligible for the full state employee benefits 
package

Visit http://www.wsd.wa.gov for more information and an application 
packet.

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- EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT GLAD !! -

- Job Developer/Interpreter - Crenshaw, CA

- Community Interpreter - Los Angeles, CA


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

http://www.gladinc.org

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

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

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

E-mail: mailto:jfetterman@gladinc.org

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Executive Director
Buffalo, NY

http://deafdigest.com/jobs1-2/

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interpreter
Woodlands, TX

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Baltimore, MD

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- Dedication

DeafDigest dedicates this edition to Avril D. Thompson,
not deaf, who departed us recently. She abandoned her
promising career as a professional singer when
her son was born deaf. Wanting the best for her son,
she wanted him enrolled at Texas School for the Deaf.
Local educators (Houston) told her no; he had to stay
home and attend local schools. She fought them and
won - and which led to state legislators approving
a law that gave parents of the deaf more options
in the educational needs of their children. Currently
Texas is one of the few states that allow parents
to bypass local districts to send their children to
residential schools.



- Hot Newspaper stories during the week:

letter to newspaper, objecting to deaf and dumb phrase
http://deafdigest.com/southafricannewspaper/


long wait to repair a broken hearing aid
http://deafdigest.com/brokenhearingaid/


- Very Hot News

The Ohio Supreme Court threw out a murder
conviction that was deliberated by a jury
that consisted of a deaf juror. The defense
argument, that the Court agreed, was that
there was no way a deaf juror could
understand the voice nuances in the 911 call
that was introduced as piece of evidence.
Two members of the state Supreme Court did
not agree but was outvoted 5-2.



- Sunday February 28th

New Zealand's National Foundation for the Deaf is pushing
late deafened people to submit their compensatory claims
for their hearing losses to the government's Accident 
Compensation Corporation. This government group would
only compensate the late deafened whose loss has
reached the 6 percent hearing loss threshold.

Six percent? Exactly what does that mean because there is
no such a thing as hearing loss measured in percentages;
hearing loss is measured in decibels.


- Monday March 1st

Maggie Wittland is a hearing mother of Hannah, a
deaf child. They live in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Fearing for the safety of her daughter playing
outside she wanted the city to put up a
Deaf Child sign on their street. Council Bluffs
said no, not because of attitude but because
this municipality does not put up these signs!
One thing about Deaf Child signs; these stay
put for years, even when the deaf child has
grown up and has become an adult and has
moved out!



- Tuesday March 2nd

The Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing,
West Allis, Wisconsin is no more - only because
it has changed its name to the Center for 
Communication, Hearing & Deafness. This
center has been in business for 80 years. 


- Wednesday March 3rd

Add Kentucky to the growing shortlist of
states that have introduced moviehouse
captioning bills. There are doubts, however,
that the Kentucky bill will pass, but the
fact that it was introduced is a "step in
the door"



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

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Deaf Miscellaneous stuff:

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced that
during 2009 nearly 21,500 claims of disability-related
employment discrimination were filed. We do not, however,
know how many of these claims were deaf-related.

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A STUPID LANDLORD IN ENGLAND
   It happened few years ago. A hearing landlord refused to
rent an apartment to a deaf-blind man.
   The deaf-blind man sued, and won. It cost the landlord
three things:

-  to pay a lawyer in legal fees
-  to pay the deaf-blind man a lot of money for punishment
-  to allow deaf-blind man to live rent-free for rest of his life!


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

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


THE FAMOUS BASKETBALL MOVIE - THE HOOSIERS
   The famous movie, the Hoosiers, was produced in 1986. It
is still the best basketball movie in Hollywood history.
   The character, Jimmy Chitwood, who scored the last second
basket to help his high school win the state championship,
was supposed to be deaf. It was part of the script. And
in fact, there was a brief conversation among the actors
during the filming that mentioned Chitwood's deafness.
   Unfortunately, the film editors, cut out the
scene that mentioned Chitwood's deafness!

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

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


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THESE PUZZLING COMMERCIALS
   We watch these TV commercials where the corporate
TTY numbers are listed at the bottom of the screen for
the benefit of deaf consumers?
   TTY is practically obsolete and on its way out the door.
Do these corporations realize that?


GALLAUDET AND GEORGE WASHINGTON'S DREAM
   First president George Washington had a dream.
He wanted a national university to be located in
Washington, DC.
   His dream did not work out, but there are two
federally funded universities in Washington, DC -
Howard University and Gallaudet University.
   So, in a way, Washington's dream worked out,
years after his death.

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THE CI AS A PIECE OF EVIDENCE
   A Bones TV series ran an old episode this week 
on a CI as a piece of evidence!
   The leading characters were investigating
burnt human bones when they discovered remnants of
a charred CI piece.
   Investigating, they found serial numbers on that
CI, which helped them solve the crime.
   DeafDigest is not sure if it was the first time
a CI was part of a TV episode. In the past it was
either a lip reading deaf witness, or a ASL signing
character that helped solve a TV crime.
   Interestingly enough, it was never a hearing aid
that was part of a criminal investigation, but now
this - a CI !


HEARING OR DEAF ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS?
   Schools for the deaf and social service agencies
both have board of directors. Many board members
are hearing, as well as deaf.
   Which is more important to the mission - 
deaf board members or hearing board members?
   Both are equally important! Hearing people,
with their contacts in the business and political
circles, are important. Deaf people, with their
knowledge of Deaf Rights, ADA issues, Deaf
Empowerment issues, are just as equally
important.
   Both cannot live without each other.



A QUESTION ABOUT VIDEO RELAY THAT YOU WERE AFRAID TO ASK

Q. How important is the VRS to the quality of our lives?

A. Very much so, not just for the deaf, but for the
deaf-blind, the hard of hearing, the oral, and other
segments in the hearing impaired community




WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE?

a question like this - 

why do you sign? Deaf people can lip read.




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




COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR - continuing series

People have asked why captioning sometimes appears when a program is
aired on one channel and then disappears when the program is later
broadcast on a different channel or on the Internet.

Just because something is captioned once does not mean it will remain
captioned in future broadcasts.   Sometimes a television program is
shown in different forms on different stations.  The program may be
shown on broadcast TV, cable, satellite, in-home video, or
syndication. 

Many times the program may be re-edited for later broadcast.  If a
program is re-edited, it needs to be captioned again.  Sometimes a
new distributor of a program may be unaware that the program was
captioned when it first aired and may show it without captions.

Another problem occurs when shows are broadcast on TV and later
appear on the Internet.   Even though the programming was captioned
when shown on TV, most times it will not be captioned on the
Internet.  While the FCC requires closed captioning for most
television broadcasts, that is not true for the Internet.  The FCC
does not currently require captioning on the Internet, DVDs, or video
games. 

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updated every Monday

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I THOUGHT THE DEAF COULD.......

become hearing either via CI or hearing aid or an operation



these are not the same as putting on eyeglasses to see better;
two completely different issues



when a hearing person never meets a deaf person in his life
his knowledge of the deaf are often wrong

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HEALTH AND ADVOCACY INFORMATION
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Persons who are Deaf, Deafblind and hard of hearing are
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In many  cases, the patient as well as the health care 
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Hot DeafNews boring, but important!

Alzheimer's Society in Great Britain has funded research
into dementia among deaf people that use British
Sign Language. Taking charge of the research is a team
from the University of Manchester working with
several other groups.

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The Deaf and the Law

In Trinidad, the law books say:

If, however, you have ever been convicted of an 
arrestable or indictable offence, are of unsound 
mind, or imbecile or deaf, or blind or afflicted 
with any other permanent infirmity of body or mind; 
or have been declared bankrupt, then you are 
disqualified from ever sitting as a juror.


In simple English, the deaf Trinidians cannot
serve on a jury


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DeafADA Issue of the Week:

how can a city become ADA-compliant?

Do click on:
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The Captioning Blunder of the Week:

The USA World Couple (Cup) soccer team will practice soon

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What became of?

Tom Bastean


- past

Gallaudet football linebacker, the hero of
the 1970 homecoming day game against DC
Teachers College; Gallaudet was leading
19-14 in the dying minutes when DC Teachers
moved the ball, gaining ground, and threatening
to score to win the game. Tom intercepted their
pass and returned it for a long touchdown run 
to put the game out of reach. He, also, was part 
of the famous 1971 Dirty Thirty team.


- present

Assistant Superintendent, Missouri School for 
the Deaf


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


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News of the Week - Looking Back 10 Years Ago:

   A recent TV program of "The New Explorers"
featured high incidence of deafness among
members of the Bedouin tribe.

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News of the Week - Looking Back 5 Years Ago:

   A school for the deaf being soundproofed for
airplane noises?
   Yes, and the affected school is Lexington
School for the Deaf which is in the backyard
of New York's LaGuardia Airport.
   The Port Authority will be spending 
$100,000 to soundproof the school.
   Remember there are hard of hearing students
and also hearing people that work at the school.


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Deaf Apocalypse of the Week:
 
   Years ago, DeafDigest editor was employed by
a deaf social service agency.
   He never forgot an incident - regarding noise.
On that particular day, there was a group of
hearing visitors. The Deputy Director was concerned
that the noise, from deaf employees and from deaf
clients, would disturb the visitors.
   She asked all deaf people in the building to
quiet it down. All deaf employees complied
with the request - except for one employee,
shouting at the top of his lungs, accusing
hearing people of discriminating against the
deaf!

Go figure!

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A Vocational Rehabilitation counselor's great news:

While attending a conference, you find an expensive wallet with
credit cards and $3000.  You return everything to the owner
immediately.   The owner not only sends you a check for $100, he also
sends a letter to your supervisor, who in turn puts the letter into
your personnel file.


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A Lipreading Problem: What did that person say?


(from a subscriber)

My plumber just left...

He said to me...I need to go get my hammer

I was thinking....Hammer? for what??

Then he came back in a couple of minutes later with another guy
and I then realized that he had said...I need to go get my helper

Isn't lipreading something?   :)




hammer, helper!!!! Must catch that disappearing letter l 



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

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DeafBook of the Week


Notable Deaf Persons
by Gilbert C Braddock

published by Gallaudet University Alumni Association,
year 1975

many short profiles of prominent deaf individuals of
19th century and early 20th century




DeafDigest editor has many deaf-related book in his
private home library. Some books are still in print;
some books are out of print. Some books are old;
some books are recent. 

Happy reading !

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job announcement
School Psychologist
Time Base:     Full Time
Location:         Brattleboro, VT

Qualifications:

M.A. Degree in School Psychology required. Emphasis on children with
emotional behavioral disorders.

Knowledge of Learning Disabilities preferred. Knowledge of deafness &
fluency in ASL necessary. Innovative & creative approach to serving and
motivating students.  Planning organization, motivation management and
evaluation skills.

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

Evaluates testing materials for appropriateness in use with Deaf 
students.

Assists the Program Administrator in conducting and /or arranging
in-service trainings and staff development  workshops/seminars.

Please send letter of interest to Kelly Therieau
at mailto: ktherieau@vcdhh.org

or

mail:
Kelly Therieau
VCDHH
209 Austine Dr
Brattleboro, VT 05301

802-258-9510  
fax # 802-9574

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job announcement
Coordinator of Northern Vermont Regional Program
Time Base: Full Time
Location: Northern Vermont

Qualifications:
* Masters Degree in Deaf Education
* Knowledge of Special Education laws  & procedures
* Knowledge of Child Development
* Proficiency in ASL
* Planning, organization, motivation & management skills
* Knowledge of curriculum and assessment

Responsibilities:
* Oversees all aspects of operation including Special Education
compliance for Northern VT Regional Program for the Deaf and Hard of
Hearing.

* Facilitate IEP and 3 year evaluation meetings 
* Supervise and evaluate VCDHH staff working in a public school
* Provide LEA/school district with Medicaid paperwork monthly
* Develop and implement school budgets

Please send letter of interest to Kelly Therieau
at mailto: ktherieau@vcdhh.org

or

mail: 
Kelly Therieau
VCDHH
209 Austine Dr
Brattleboro, VT 05301

802-258-9510   
fax # 802-9574

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job announcement
Coordinator of Deaf Adult Services (S.VT) ACCESS  Program
Time Base:   Part Time
Location:    Brattleboro VT

Qualifications:
- BA and two years experience or alternative experience
considered.
        
- Experience with deafness and Deaf Culture required
- Basic fluency in American Sign Language and written English
- Valid Driver's license and personal car required
- Must be flexible …some evening work may be required

- Participates in community and employment with client, to
include light physical tasks (walking, standing, assisting 
deaf/blind clients as needed for mobility issues, etc.) 

Responsibilities:
- Coordinate program services and supervise staff

- Teaching clients independent living skills (home management)
and accessing of community resources, transitioning skills, 
employment community networking and on the job coaching, helps 
coordinate communication between client, referral agency, 
client's family, home care provider, and VCDHH  

Please send letter of interest to Kelly Therieau
at mailto: ktherieau@vcdhh.org

or

mail:
Kelly Therieau
VCDHH
209 Austine Dr
Brattleboro, VT 05301

802-258-9510  
fax # 802-9574

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

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

Responsibilities:
- Direct all aspects of Operation for the William Center and
Autism Program in compliance with state and federal regulations

- Oversee the supervision and development of all staff
- Communicate effectively with all stakeholder
- Develop and implement program budget

- Work closely with the directors of Special Education, Related
Services, and Student Life

Please send letter of interest to Kelly Therieau
at mailto: ktherieau@vcdhh.org

or

mail:
Kelly Therieau
VCDHH
209 Austine Dr
Brattleboro, VT 05301

802-258-9510  
fax # 802-9574

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(updated March 7th)

- EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT GLAD !! -

- Job Developer/Interpreter - Crenshaw, CA

- Community Interpreter - Los Angeles, CA

-  HIV Educator (WSR) - Los Angeles, CA


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

http://www.gladinc.org

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

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

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

E-mail: mailto:jfetterman@gladinc.org

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

Full/Part Time

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

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

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

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

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

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

or fax to 410-543-4874.

Position is open until filled

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media specialist
Silver Spring, MD

http://deafdigest.com/jobsa/

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interpreter
Concord, NH

http://deafdigest.com/jobsc/

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several jobs
Montgomery, AL

http://deafdigest.com/jobse/

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Special notes:

(located at the bottom of the Gold section)

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– Dedication

DeafDigest dedicates this edition to Jules Duquin,
Buffalo, NY, who departed us. He wore several hats,
a technician with a precision machinery control
company, a well-respected basketball and softball
referee. And also maintained the local TTY network
in the Buffalo deaf community during the sixties
and seventies. And when decoders came out in the
eighties, he made sure these devices worked properly
in these deaf homes.

His obit is at:
http://deafdigest.com/juliusjduquin/

– Hot Newspaper stories during the week:

A deaf community disappointed at layoff of its advocate
http://deafdigest.com/surprise/

A quick rise and fall of a deaf-owned business empire
http://deafdigest.com/deringemployment/

– Very Hot News

Arizona lawyers versus the anti-captions Arizona movie
chain – an update:

both parties were ordered to negotiate. The chain made a
weak offer, which was quickly turned down. A lot of
captioning advocates have been pushing the Arizona
attorneys not to settle for too little, and that the
DC, New York and New Jersey settlements should not
be the standard.

And as a sidebar, Maryland House bill 1463, only very
recently introduced asks that:

Requiring a specified place of public accommodation to provide access to
closed-captioning technology for deaf and hard of hearing individuals;
requiring the Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation, in
consultation with the Governor’s Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing,
to identify and approve the appropriate technology to provide reasonable
accommodation and to set the minimum number of showings in which
closed-captioning technology is required at a movie theater; etc.

– Sunday February 21st

Are we seeing a Beethoven in British composer Lloyd Coleman?
He is deaf, been deaf all his life. Yet deafness did not
stop him from loving classical music and being great
with it. And he is just 17 years old, and he has already
attracted attention and already written up in British
newspapers.

– Monday February 22nd

Members of the alumni of Clarke School for the Deaf
are upset. The school have changed its name only
that the alumni was not made aware of it.
It is now the Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech.
Not keeping the alumni informed of the name
change in advance is a big time mistake. It was
the  alumni, over the years, that raised the high
profile of the school. A school, any school, is
only as good as the solid alumni base behind it.

– Tuesday February 23rd

A deaf baby and a loud talking mother? This is
what researchers at the University of Western Sydney
in Australia are saying. In a way, DeafDigest is
puzzled – if the baby is profoundly deaf, what good
is a loud-speaking mother? Human nature, though
flawed?

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

..

Deaf Miscellaneous stuff:

A group of Japanese attorneys, all hearing, are
upset that a deaf person could not get an
interpreter for participation in a jury.
Japanese constitution specifically allows
the a deaf person to become a juror with
proper accommodations. This was not done.
As a result, the attorney group is demanding
an official explanation from the judiciary
group that rejected the would-be deaf juror.

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THE KEYBOARD AND THE DEAF
The keyboard has always been important to the
deaf. First, it was the TTY, then it was the computer
for e-mail and now for deaf pagers.
Will the keyboard disappear? Voice technology may
cause keyboards to disappear. In the future hearing
people can use voice to operate the computer.
We must make sure that computer manufacturers
will always keep the keyboard even though voice
technology is coming up soon.

– for ASL News version, please click on:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/keyboard/

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

DEAF PEOPLE IN FIJI
Fiji is a nation, way out in the Pacific Ocean,
and it has about 320 islands, but most people
live in two Fiji islands.
Anyway there was a research that said that
almost six percent of the Fiji people are
deaf.
Six percent of population is high. Why is
it that?
DeafDigest guesses it is because of
interbreeding among the natives of Fiji
that causes deafness? Nothing about interbreeding
was mentioned in the research report.

– for ASL News version, please click on:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/fijideaf/

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

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SUDDEN HELPLESSNESS
What is Sudden Helplessness? It is when
an interpreter does the unexpected. Examples
are:

– making personal uncalled for comments during the conference
– asking to be excused to go to the restroom
– distorting the comments by conference participants
– skipping scheduled assignments

Can’t happen? Wrong, it has happened. What is the
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Just make sure your interpreters are RID certified.
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COMMENTS FROM A HEARING ACTOR
We, the deaf, have complained for years that
deaf roles in movies and theater have been given
to hearing actors, that know no sign language.
This is a sticky issue among actors. They
pride themselves on being able to play any role.
Even Marlee Matlin herself said the same thing.
In a newspaper interview, actor Mandy Patinkin,
not deaf, said:

I’ve had arguments over this kind of thing for years;
the first time was with the National Theatre of the Deaf
director who felt the deaf part should be played by a
deaf person. I don’t disagree with that, but I’m an
actor and I want to play a deaf person, too. It’s a
competitive business. I’m here to be an actor and
I’ll play any role.

On the flip side, Darren Fudenske, a part time
deaf actor in New York, played a hearing role in
a small off-Broadway play!

ALWAYS A DUBIOUS CLAIM
What is a dubious claim to DeafDigest editor?
It is when a person says he is the first to
do something, or is the only person to do something.
A perfect example is the claim to have started
the first private school for the deaf in California.
Making the claim is Lois Huter Tarkanian, whose
husband Jerry Tarkanian was a famous basketball
coach at University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Her
son is Danny Tarkanian, who hopes to become a
senator.
First private school for the deaf in
California? Don’t know but there was one for
many years, the John Tracy Clinic, which
operates classes for preschool deaf kids.
Been in business since 1942.
Do not know why the Tarkanian mother has
made the claim?

QUEENSLAND’S ONLY DEAF ATTORNEY
Queensland is a state in Australia. It is one of
the nation’s largest states – there is only one
attorney, a new one, that would serve the deaf
community.
That deaf one is Kathryn O’Brien; she hopes to work
full time for a law firm, concentrating on the deaf
clientele.

A QUESTION ABOUT VIDEO RELAY THAT YOU WERE AFRAID TO ASK

Q. Is FCC weak and powerless to deal with various VRS issues?

A. No; FCC is big and powerful; the problem is that there are
so many groups pushing their agendas onto the FCC, and we need
to make sure our Deaf Agenda is not being ignored by them.

WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE?

a question like this –

is everyone in your deaf client’s family deaf?

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

COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR – continuing series

As many people are discussing the Olympics, thoughts may turn to
the medal performances of the phenomenal athletes.  But what is
a topic of conversation among closed captioners who are captioning
sportscasts across the country?

Some captioners want to know:  What is the proper spelling of the
name Yevgeny Plushenko?  Is it Yevgeny, Evgeny, or Evgeni Plushenko?
Or might it even be Evgeniy Plyushchenko?

One of the greatest challenges for captioners who are captioning the
Olympics presentations and for the many captioners across the country
who are captioning sportscasts is to spell the names of the many,
many athletes from past and present correctly.

Captioners write phonetically and not letter by letter.  So if they
don’t know how the name is pronounced, it is difficult to put the
name in their computer dictionary so that it would translate
properly.

A captioner might find the correct pronunciation of a name on a Web
site, but what if the sportscaster found a different pronunciation?
Sometimes it may take a few seconds for the captioner to even figure
out what name was said.  Some names may be spelled differently when
translated from foreign languages, and there may be different
variations of the same name.

Every time I see the many unusual names come up correctly in the
captioning of a sportscast, I am amazed at the talents and abilities
of many of the closed captioners out there who sometimes may feel
like they are working in an Olympic competition themselves.

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I THOUGHT THE DEAF COULD…….

hear like a hearing person when he gets a CI

Yes and no. If a person is late deafened, a CI may
greatly benefit him. If a deaf person has been deaf
all his life, without being able to discriminate
sounds and voices, then it requires thousands of hours
of training with CI. Not easy for a much older deaf
person – tantamount to a much older person, growing
up speaking English and learning a totally new language
in a totally different country! As for infants being
implanted, jury is still out.

when a hearing person never meets a deaf person in his life
his knowledge of the deaf are often wrong

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We have been renovating residential homes in the metro area.

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http://www.healthbridges.info  announcement

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

Persons who are Deaf, Deafblind and hard of hearing are
grossly underserved by both the physical health and the
behavioral health care system.

In many  cases, the patient as well as the health care
provider who may provide service to them, is unaware of
laws that mandate the provision of accommodations in the
health care setting so that all persons have equal access
to health related information.

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

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.

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Hot DeafNews boring, but important!

When a hearing person speaks, something in
the brain shows up on the scan. When a
deaf person signs, something in the brain
also shows up on the scan. Same scan
patterns? Possibly, according to
Karen Emmorey, the San Diego State
University linguist. This is probably
accurate because a talking person and
a signing person uses same thought
patterns.

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The Deaf and the Law

Location:
Kentucky

Case:
a hearing man, a former Marine, faked his deafness in order
to claim military disability benefits

Result:
he plead guilty and will be sentenced to time in prison

Comment:
not that easy to fake deafness; they would eventually
give themselves away

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DeafADA Issue of the Week:

ADAPT is a national organization that fights
for the rights of the disabled, the deaf
included, in face of nationwide budget cuts

ADAPT issued a press release outlining their
goals and objectives. It is at

http://deafdigest.com/adapt/

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The Captioning Blunder of the Week:

the local news program showed this captions –

Wed, Nebraska 23, 2010 (Wed, February 23, 2010)

(the source does not even live in Nebraska!)

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What became of?

Eric Gjerdingen

– past
student at the Clarke School for the Deaf

– present
executive director of a deaf service agency
in the St Louis, MO area

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

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News of the Week – Looking Back 10 Years Ago:

Edna Adler, the Deaf Woman of the Century, as cited
by the Silent News, passed away on February 20th. She
was a long time associate of Boyce Williams at the
old HEW – and while Boyce got much of the credit for
sweeping social gains in the deaf community, Edna was
the quiet one behind the scenes, working with him
in unison.

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News of the Week – Looking Back 5 Years Ago:

Trouble is brewing in Nevada as far as interpreters
are concerned. State law, as challenged by state department
of education requires RID or NAD certification. The
education people want this to be watered down.

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Deaf Apocalypse of the Week:

a deaf mainstreamed wrestler was written up in the
newspapers as follows:

he earned a lot of respect for his courage to join
the high school wrestling team despite being deaf

Huh! What is so courageous about the deaf joining
a wrestling team. We have a number of schools
for the deaf with wrestling teams; we also have
many mainstreamed wrestlers that are members of their
high school teams. Matt Hamill was a 3-time NCAA-III
wrestling champion (in 3 different weight classes).
Marty Willigan, who wrestled for Hofstra University,
was a NCAA-I runner up in his weight class. And
wrestling was Gallaudet’s #1 sport during the
1950’s.

It is no more courageous for the deaf than it is
for the hearing to join a wrestling team.

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A Vocational Rehabilitation counselor’s great news:

You are sent to a conference. Fortunately, this includes
free food and hotel, so many different cable TV channels,
and you also get continuing education hours.  The only
catch is you must actually stay awake during the
conference working time.

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A Lipreading Problem: What did that person say?

In talking with a co-worker…

She said–my daughter said I have high blood pressure
and gave me a prescription

Then I realized that she said–my doctor, not my daughter

(she doesn’t have a daughter)

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

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DeafBook of the Week

Islay

by Douglas Bullard

a fiction; it is about a deaf man that wishes to establish
a deaf colony on the island of Islay, trying to convince
deaf people to move to Islay to establish residence

DeafDigest editor has many deaf-related book in his
private home library. Some books are still in print;
some books are out of print. Some books are old;
some books are recent.

Happy reading !

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2010/2011 School Year Openings
* P-12 Physical Education/Health Teacher
* Licensed Practical Nurse
Washington School for the Deaf
Vancouver, WA

Start Date: Training prior to the start of the 2010/2011 School Year

Located in beautiful Vancouver, Washington – just minutes from
Portland, Oregon

* P-12 Physical Education/Health Teacher, Salary Range:
$34K-64K/yr depending on education & experience

* Licensed Practical Nurse, Swing Shift, Salary Range:
$2920-3819 per month

Both positions are eligible for the full state employee benefits
package

Visit http://www.wsd.wa.gov for more information and an application
packet.

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position opening
Executive Director
The New York School for the Deaf (Fanwood)
White Plains, NY

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

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job announcement
School Psychologist
Time Base:    Full Time
Location:        Brattleboro, VT

Qualifications:

M.A. Degree in School Psychology required. Emphasis on children with
emotional behavioral disorders.

Knowledge of Learning Disabilities preferred. Knowledge of deafness &
fluency in ASL necessary. Innovative & creative approach to serving and
motivating students.  Planning organization, motivation management and
evaluation skills.

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

Evaluates testing materials for appropriateness in use with Deaf
students.

Assists the Program Administrator in conducting and /or arranging
in-service trainings and staff development  workshops/seminars.

Please send letter of interest to Kelly Therieau
at mailto: ktherieau@vcdhh.org

or

mail:
Kelly Therieau
VCDHH
209 Austine Dr
Brattleboro, VT 05301

802-258-9510
fax # 802-9574

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job announcement
Coordinator of Northern Vermont Regional Program
Time Base: Full Time
Location: Northern Vermont

Qualifications:
* Masters Degree in Deaf Education
* Knowledge of Special Education laws  & procedures
* Knowledge of Child Development
* Proficiency in ASL
* Planning, organization, motivation & management skills
* Knowledge of curriculum and assessment

Responsibilities:
* Oversees all aspects of operation including Special Education
compliance for Northern VT Regional Program for the Deaf and Hard of
Hearing.

* Facilitate IEP and 3 year evaluation meetings
* Supervise and evaluate VCDHH staff working in a public school
* Provide LEA/school district with Medicaid paperwork monthly
* Develop and implement school budgets

Please send letter of interest to Kelly Therieau
at mailto: ktherieau@vcdhh.org

or

mail:
Kelly Therieau
VCDHH
209 Austine Dr
Brattleboro, VT 05301

802-258-9510
fax # 802-9574

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job announcement
Coordinator of Deaf Adult Services (S.VT) ACCESS  Program
Time Base:  Part Time
Location:    Brattleboro VT

Qualifications:
– BA and two years experience or alternative experience
considered.

– Experience with deafness and Deaf Culture required
– Basic fluency in American Sign Language and written English
– Valid Driver’s license and personal car required
– Must be flexible …some evening work may be required

– Participates in community and employment with client, to
include light physical tasks (walking, standing, assisting
deaf/blind clients as needed for mobility issues, etc.)

Responsibilities:
– Coordinate program services and supervise staff

– Teaching clients independent living skills (home management)
and accessing of community resources, transitioning skills,
employment community networking and on the job coaching, helps
coordinate communication between client, referral agency,
client’s family, home care provider, and VCDHH

Please send letter of interest to Kelly Therieau
at mailto: ktherieau@vcdhh.org

or

mail:
Kelly Therieau
VCDHH
209 Austine Dr
Brattleboro, VT 05301

802-258-9510
fax # 802-9574

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

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

Responsibilities:
– Direct all aspects of Operation for the William Center and
Autism Program in compliance with state and federal regulations

– Oversee the supervision and development of all staff
– Communicate effectively with all stakeholder
– Develop and implement program budget

– Work closely with the directors of Special Education, Related
Services, and Student Life

Please send letter of interest to Kelly Therieau
at mailto: ktherieau@vcdhh.org

or

mail:
Kelly Therieau
VCDHH
209 Austine Dr
Brattleboro, VT 05301

802-258-9510
fax # 802-9574

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– EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT GLAD !! –

– Job Developer/Interpreter – Crenshaw, CA

– Community Interpreter – Los Angeles, CA

–  HIV Educator (WSR) – Los Angeles, CA

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

Home

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

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

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

E-mail: mailto:jfetterman@gladinc.org

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Teaching Specialist Position
American Sign Language Program
Department of Educational Psychology
College of Education and Human Development
University of Minnesota

The American Sign Language Program, Department of Educational
Psychology, College of Education and Human Development,
University of Minnesota invites applications for a full-time
Teaching Specialist position in the area of American Sign Language

Description:  This is a 9 month, Professional Academic (P&A)
appointment, 100% time, annually renewable, non-tenured position
that involves fulltime teaching, but includes time for course
content preparation, student performance evaluation, professional
development projects and meeting with individual students as needed

This position focuses on teaching American Sign Language at the
undergraduate level with responsibilities that include, but are not
limited to:

Teaching (90%: Provide instruction at the undergraduate levels,
teaching courses in American Sign Language (ASL 1701, 1702, 3703,
3704, and 3705).

The individual appointed will prepare course content; evaluate
student performance, meet with individual students as needed and
complete professional development assignments.

Other Duties (10%) Participate in internal program/department
meetings. Provide external support services/outreach.  Other
duties as assigned.

Responsibilities:
– Teach 6 sections of American Sign Language at the undergraduate
level per Academic year.

– Prepare course content
– Evaluate student performance
– Meet with individual students as needed

Minimum qualifications for Teaching Specialist Position:
– BA/BS degree in ASL Studies, Deaf Studies, Linguistics or related
fields (candidates with BA/BS in other fields will be considered only if
that individual can provide evidence of three years full-time teaching ASL
using the Signing Naturally Curriculum)

– Native or Native-like fluency in ASL

Desired qualifications
– MA/MS degree in ASL Studies, Deaf Studies, Linguistics or related
fields.

– Two or more years teaching ASL using Signing Naturally curriculum,
Levels I, II, and III.

Appointment Details:   
The person hired will be appointed to a full time position as a Teaching
Specialist beginning August 30, 2010 and ending May
29, 2011.

Application Process:  This position will remain open until filled,
however the search committee will begin its review of complete
applications on March 11, 2010.  Applicants must apply on-line through
the University of Minnesota Job Center at
http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/employment/index.html – requisition #165041.

Complete applications will consist of a letter of application,
curriculum vita, official transcripts that substantiate degree, two
letters of recommendation by individuals who are familiar with the
applicant’s teaching experience and qualifications for this position,
and a 10 minute videotaped introduction of applicant.  For a list of
criteria to be included in your applicant videotape, please send an
email request to mailto:sarab@umn.edu

Send transcripts and videotape to:

ASL Program Office c/o Sara Burrington
240 Vocational and Technical Education Building
1954 Buford Ave
St. Paul, MN 55108

(612) 624-1274 v/tty
mailto:asl@umn.edu

The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all
persons have equal access to its programs, facilities, and
employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national
origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance,
veteran status, or gender orientation.

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

Full/Part Time

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

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

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

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

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

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

or fax to 410-543-4874.

Position is open until filled

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ASL people to work in medical center
Miami Lakes, Florida

http://deafdigest.com/jobs1/

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interpreters
San Diego, CA

http://deafdigest.com/jobs3/

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Interpreter
Rochester, NY

http://deafdigest.com/jobs5/

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Interpreter
Blue Ridge, GA

http://deafdigest.com/jobs7/

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Special notes:

(located at the bottom of the Gold section)

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