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This is the Gold section. .. weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://deafdigest.com (updated every Monday) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Hot Deaf News during the week: - Hot Newspaper stories during the week: Interview with an Australian deaf software engineer http://deafdigest.com/liamblakers/ What is a hybrid cochlear implant? http://deafdigest.com/hybridcochlearimplant/ - Very Hot News A group of deaf individuals testified at the Maryland legislative session to push for captioning of movie houses in the state. As expected, the theatre group fought against the bill, saying Rear Window Captions is enough. Said one of the deaf individuals: I really think the theatre people painted themselves into a corner, pleading bankruptcy if they have to install captioning equipment A few days after the hearing took place, a newspaper headline said: Theaters Raising Prices on Heels of Record Year Theaters claiming bankruptcy if forced to install captioning equipment, on heels of raking in more money? An angry deaf attorney sarcastically remarked: you betcha! - Thursday March 18th It was announced that Vancouver, British Columbia, will be the site of the 2015 Winter Deaflympics - Friday March 19th We have a deaf professional standardbred racing driver in Rick Macomber; he races out of Hoosier Park in Indiana. It is a tradition at the track that once a year the top five drivers would give fans a ride for their money. Proceeds go half to the driver's favorite charity and half to the Harness Tracks of America scholarship fund. Anyway Rick's favorite charity, in which he donated money is Indiana School for the Deaf. - Saturday March 20th The disabled people in Casper, Wyoming are asked to fill out special forms to inform the police of this fact; this would help the police deal with 911 calls involving the disabled (please go back to the Blue edition for the Sunday-Wednesday Hot Deaf News) .. Deaf Miscellaneous stuff: Famed British deaf pro wrestler Alan Kilby, who wrestled in the seventies and eighties, may be profiled in an upcoming made-for-TV movie. Unfortunately, it will be played by a hearing actor, not by a deaf actor. .... Special announcement Don't Let NY Department of Education Choke "47" The New York City Department of Education (DOE) released an Educational Impact Statement to have another school's 250 students move to our beloved school "47" this fall. This plan will make our school overcrowded. We oppose this plan. Please come to support us at the Public Hearing! on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 6 pm at 47 225 East 23rd Street New York, NY ASL Sign Language Interpreters will be provided email: mailto:alumni47@aol.com .............................................................. In 2010, there has never been a more exciting time to to be a part of the world's premier innovative event as the first Business Convention and Expo of the Deaf! When? May 27-30,2010, Houston, Texas Do you need to change your LIFE? Do you want SUCCESS? How do you become innovative? By getting out of the same old mindset and thinking outside the box! Join us for a training with a world class keynote speaker and trainer Steve Siebold: http://wpress.deafbiz.org/keynotes This is a great opportunity for you to connect and be inspired by an audience of business and professional minds from all around the world. You will become part of a dynamic team of motivated leaders who share a passion for creating change. 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The deaf employee sued and lost because the company lawyers told the court that the company rule was in the employee manual and everyone knew the rule. It was easier to fire the deaf employee for breaking a company rule than to fire him because of refusal to learn computers! - for ASL News version, please click on the arrow at: http://deafdigest.com/videos/firedemployee/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) A SERIOUS IDENTITY PROBLEM A very hard of hearing person, who signs ASL smoothly, has a problem. Is he deaf like us because of his smooth signing ASL? Or is he hard of hearing because he can use the voice telephone easily. Or is he hearing because he socializes easily with hearing people. Deaf or hard of hearing or hearing - a serious identity problem! - for ASL News version, please click on the arrow at: http://deafdigest.com/videos/deafidentity/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) DID MR. GALLAUDET SERVE DEAFDIGEST EDITOR AT DINNER TIME? There was a local newspaper story about Mr. Gallaudet, actually Mark Gallaudet, who stepped down as executive chef at Boar's Head in Charlottesville, Virginia. Two years ago on one weekend, DeafDigest editor and his wife enjoyed a short stay at Boar's Head, and ate meals at the dining room. After reading the newspaper announcement, DeafDigest editor could not help but wonder if he crossed paths with Mr. Gallaudet? Is he part of the famous Gallaudet family lineage? No idea. Incidentally, during that same weekend, there was a sign language teachers conference at the same resort area. What a weekend of coincidences! AN EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANT AT A SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF Years ago, there were no educational consultants that worked at schools for the deaf. Times have changed. So, exactly what would a consultant do? At one school for the deaf, the consultant works with: - audiologist - psychologist - speech-language pathologist - administration The consultant performs: - evaluations - observations - conducts inservice programs This is not to say every school for the deaf deals with consultants the same way. The list above only involved just one school for the deaf ONE SURGERY TOO MANY The late Michael Jackson was obsessed with his looks. Plastic surgeons got rich off his obsession; he had countless surgeries to try to make his nose look better. As a result, his nose got worse because of one surgery too many. DeafDigest is mentioning this because of a parallel story in a newspaper this week. It mentioned a desperate parent subjecting his child to 12 surgeries in an effort to try to make the deaf child a hearing child. Would the effects of excessive surgeries in the inner ear surface years later for the worse? THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DEAFNESS AND HEARING What is the difference between deafness and hearing? Christine Oddo, the Associate Director, Mill Neck Services for Deaf Adults, in New York, said: Being Deaf doesn't hurt you; it's not a disease. Deaf people are not victims and don't "suffer" from deafness. In fact, the difference between deafness and hearing can only be measured by the effort in which it takes to communicate. She is correct. OUR ORGANIZATIONS SERVING THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING We have many, many organizations, both national and local, that serve deaf and hard of hearing people. One such organization is: The Hearing Loss Association of America For the organization goals and objectives and its web site, click on: http://deafdigest.com/hlaa/ A COMMON DEAFPHOBIA GESTURE There are people who are deathly afraid of communicating with the deaf. This is unfortunate. And what is their common gesture? It is waving of hands in the air - as if they think this waving gesture is something "in sign language" that the deaf will easily understand. Yes, we understand - that is is a gesture of the deafphobia. AN EXCUSE FOR NOT WEARING A HEARING AID I'm uncomfortable wearing a hearing aid .............................................................. .............................................................. For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com for Special Notes, please go to the bottom of this section .............................................................. .............................................................. WHAT IS THAT SUPPOSED TO MEAN? Now they know that on a deaf man's door you can knock forever this is not a funny remark, and besides after 5-6 knocks, the doorknocker would give up and leave the house or at walk around to look at the windows .............................................................. .............................................................. Eastern Canada (Canadian Maritimes) & Fall Foliage Tour Tour leaves from and returns to Boston, MA 12-days, September 18-September 29, 2010 For more info contact: Joy Carney mailto:joyfulcarney@comcast.net 302-436-5384 (FAX) .............................................................. .............................................................. Berrigan's Tax and Bookkeeping Service If you are looking for someone with tax and bookkeeping background who is fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) to provide bookkeeping & tax service for your personal, business or organization, I can provide the service. 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The room costs are even lower than last year ... just $105 with free parking and unlimited free internet! For your planning convenience, the website has the dates from 2010 to 2020 posted. Students, teachers and interpreters seeking to improve their skills can bring family members and they can take novice sign language classes! Many of our current interpreters started out as novice ASL students at the Silent Weekend! There are simply no other local, regional or national venues offering you so many hours of classes as inexpensively as the Silent Weekends. Just check them out and register at http://www.DrSign.com Sign language DVDs are available online at http://www.DrSign.com - A DVD "When 'Duck' is not Enough" to show you how to represent inanimate objects is now available Join us for the 9th Florida/Alaska Motorcycle Benefit Run to help deaf babies! This is the world's longest group motorcycle benefit run. Some people are planning to fly to Calgary, Alberta and rent cars and follow us to and from Alaska and enjoy bed and breakfast inns! See http://www.AlaskaBikeRun.com for updates and photos. These trips will take place every year so why not make plans to join us now in July 17, 2010? Please browse our selection of signing greeting cards at: http://www.DrSign.com .............................................................. .............................................................. Hot DeafNews boring, but important! Grumbling is going on among leaders in the disability community that the Obama administration have been appointing non-disabled individuals for disability-related positions, completely bypassing the disabled individuals. .. Deaf Picture of the Week: Adam Kosa, Hungary; deaf member of the European Parliament http://kosa.fidesz-eu.hu/en/new/121/ ... Question of the week: Q. How can I teach sign language to deaf adults that have no language at all? A. Not easy but there are ways - web sites that self-teach ASL; and to point to a picture and to associate it with a sign - like a picture of a car. send your questions to mailto:barry@deafdigest.com the most interesting questions may be answered in future DeafDigest editions. Thank you. .. Wish List of the Week: that rights of the deaf travelers be honored by airlines, railroads, hotels, and others in the hospitality industry. A web site regarding travelers' rights is at: http://currate.com/blog/index.php/2010/03/handicapped-traveler/ .. DeafHistory - Looking Back: Year 1963 - the New York Education Department assumes control of the New York State School for the Deaf at Rome, NY. When we are talking about other schools for the deaf in the state - St Mary's, Rochester, Lexington, Fanwood and Mill Neck, all of these schools are privately-run. Not that so with the school at Rome ! .. Deaf and the Money: between $100 and $1000 cost of genetical testing on deafness the more options in the testing, the higher the costs .. DeafNumbers of the Week: over 700 number of requests asked of the FCC to waive captioning requirements each waiver request is bad news to us .. DeafResources Marlee Matlin's list of movie & TV roles http://deafdigest.com/marleematlin/ for a listing of deaf reference & library resources, http://deafdigest.com/deafresources/ (examples are listing of elected deaf officials, listing of deaf Nobel Prize winners, etc; list will be added on a gradual basis - so do check this site from time to time) .. Selected top deaf sports stories from DeafDigest Sports 2010 DeafDigest Sports All-American basketball teams http://deafdigest.com/2010allamerican-basketball-teams/ story on deaf goalie on Namibia national hearing soccer team http://deafdigest.com/namibiagoalie/ DeafDigest Sports is also distributed by DeafDigest To subscribe, e-mail mailto:barry@deafdigest.com - DeafDigest Sports archives: http://deafdigest.com/deafdigestsportsarchives/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Selected Deaf Events - National Sign Language & Interpreting Conference April 30 - May 1, 2010 Anaheim, California - NAD Conference July 7 - 11, 2010 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (if you have a deaf event you wish to be posted, email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com - there is no charge, but certain conditions apply and DeafDigest reserves the right to refuse event submissions) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- * YOU COULD PLACE YOUR PAID EMPLOYMENT ADS IN THIS SECTION * on a per-subscriber basis, the DeafDigest ad rates are the best in the nation. * For more information, send E-mail to mailto:barry@deafdigest.com -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position vacancy Supervising Head Teacher - Elementary Kansas School for the Deaf Olathe, KS The Kansas School for the Deaf, 450 East Park St., Olathe, KS 66061, is currently seeking qualified individuals for the following position opening effective July 1, 2010. - Supervising Head Teacher - Elementary Placement made within agency guidelines on salary schedule depending upon professional background and experience. KSD offers excellent benefits (Full Time Positions Only). Applicants will be screened and the most highly qualified applicants will be invited for an interview session. The position is open until filled. KSD is located in the Heartland of the USA, part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. For area info on excellent schools and affordable housing check out: http://www.kcmo.org/ and http://www.olatheks.org/ For an application and a job announcement on this position, please refer to our website at www.ksdeaf.org or contact Teresa Chandler, Human Resources Office, at (913) 791-0501 (V/TTY) for further details on the position. E-mail: mailto:tchandler@ksd.state.ks.us Fax #: 913/780-6563 An Equal Employment/Educational Opportunities Agency Tobacco Free Campus KSD Embraces Diversity -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position availability Educational Sign Language Interpreter Chadron Public Schools Chadron, Nebraska Educational Sign Language Interpreter for Middle School needed for 2010-11 school year. ASL preferred. Minimum requirements include HS Diploma/GED and 3.5 competency level on the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) or 4.0 competency level on either the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) or the Quality Assurance Screening Test (QAST) or hold a Registry of Interpreters of the Deaf Certification (RID). Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Contact Lou Alcorn, Special Education Director, Chadron Public Schools, at 308-432-0717. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Job Announcements Indiana School for the Deaf Indianapolis, IN The Indiana School for the Deaf currently has job openings/postings for the following positions: Job Title Posting # Posting Dates Substitute Teacher 567174 3/19/10 - 4/11/10 Audiologist 567165 3/19/10 - 4/7/10 ASL Interpreter/Administrative Ast 567544 3/24/10 - 4/4/10 Applicants must submit an Indiana State Application via the Indiana State Personnel website at http://www.in.gov/spd If you have any questions please contact Missy Betzold in our Human Resources Department via telephone (317/920-6218 v/tty) or E-Mail: mailto:mbetzold@isd.k12.in.us Website: http://www.deafhoosiers.com/ Mission Statement-The Indiana School for the Deaf Community promotes academic and social excellence for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students through a Bilingual/Bicultural environment. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- seeking qualified candidates ASL Interpreter/ Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Indiana School for the Deaf Indianapolis, IN The Indiana School for the Deaf is seeking qualified candidates to interview for an ASL Interpreter/ Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent position. The Indiana School for the Deaf (ISD) is a co-educational, residential school, founded in 1843, which serves a student population of 425+ students with more the 25% living in the residential halls. ISD is nationally recognized for its on-going commitment to bilingual/bicultural education for Deaf students. This is a non-exempt, full-time 12-month position. Provides interpreting, administrative and secretarial support for the Superintendent. In addition to interpreting, typing, filing, scheduling, and making copies, the administrative assistant performs other duties such as coordinating meetings and conferences, making travel arrangements, ordering supplies and general office management. Strong computer skills required. Must have a high level of interpersonal skills. Excellent computer skills and good overall organizational skills required. Applicants must have Possession of an Indiana Interpreter Certification (IIC) and four (4) years full-time interpreting experience. (Provisional certifications will not be accepted. Proof of the certificate must accompany the application.) Substitution: Valid possession of at least one of the following: Certificate of Interpretation (CI), Certificate of Transliteration (CT), Comprehensive Skills Certification (CSC) from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID); Level IV or Level V from the National Association of the Deaf (NAD); National Interpreter Certification from NAD-RID and four (4) years full-time interpreting experience. (Proof of the certificate must accompany the application.) Special Requirement: Interpreter must be able to interpret from American Sign Language (ASL) to spoken English and from spoken English to American Sign Language (ASL) effectively, accurately and impartially, both receptively and expressively, using any necessary specialized vocabulary. The interpreter must also have the ability to interpret context to facilitate effective communication between sign language users and non-sign language users. Individual must have a valid driver’s license. Advanced level skills are required at time of hire. Expanded criminal history (ISP & FBI) clearance required. Benefits: The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans and accrued leave. Application Procedure: Applicants must apply online at http://www.in.gov/spd Position will be posted from 3/24/2010-4/04/2010 If you have any questions please contact Missy Betzold in our Human Resources Department via telephone (317/920-6218 v/tty) or E-Mail: mailto:mbetzold@isd.k12.in.us Mission Statement: The Indiana School for the Deaf Community promotes academic and social excellence for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students through a Bilingual/Bicultural environment. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Program Manager - Deaf Services Lutheran Social Services Westbrook, Maine The Program Manager provides leadership and oversight for a program(s) The Program Manager has responsibility for the operation of a site program including provision of services, hiring, and supervision of staff. May also include oversight of a property and the promotion of the program to constituents and the community. The right candidate must be bi-lingual, proficient in speaking English and ASL. Essential Responsibilities: - Responsible for providing effective leadership to program staff and deliver quality services to the individuals served. - Responsible for training programs to ensure all staff are adequately trained in all required areas. - Participation and cooperation with program committees that meet regularly and support new programs. - Representation of LSSNE to churches and community events. - Ensure all reports and documentation is submitted in timely and professional manner. - Maintain program performance and budgets to assure that programs meet financial objectives. - Job must be conducted at all times in a way that respects the rights, privacy and the dignity of the client and adheres to all contractual regulations. Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree preferred with at least 3 years program management/supervisory experience. - Knowledge of state, federal and international regulations as indicated by service lines. - Ability to work within the Mission of the organization, “In response to Christ’s love, Lutheran Social Services of New England serves and cares for people in need.” - Excellent verbal and written communication skills including evidence of ability to write reports and grants that result in funding. - Computer skills including use of word processing and spreadsheet programs. - Ability to handle conflict, stress, and to respond effectively to a changing environment - Satisfactory criminal check and drivers license check - Ability to provide documentation that includes: valid driver's license, evidence of automobile insurance and an acceptable criminal record check as required. - Ability to provide on-call coverage and work a flexible schedule. - Able to lift, transfer, and restrain individuals served; Able to lift 50 pounds. - Able to pass all required regulatory trainings. - Must be Bi-lingual; proficient in ASL and English speaking, To apply: Send Resume to: mailto:hrme@lssne.org Lutheran Social Services is an EOE. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Jobs Available, www.tsd.jobs Texas School for the Deaf Austin, Texas Texas School for the Deaf is the oldest continuously operating publicly funded school in Texas. Since 1857, over 10,000 students have graced the halls of TSD and have contributed to our standing as a leader in deaf education. It is our educational excellence, our belief in a culture and community that embraces deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing individuals alike, and our commitment to helping each child reach his or her potential that drives our mission to provide an environment where deaf and hard of hearing children can learn, grow, and belong. Texas School for the Deaf is currently recruiting to fill positions in our Residential Services division for the 2010-2011 school year. To view the job postings for these positions and all the positions we have available, visit our website at: http://www.tsd.jobs Positions include full State benefits including paid vacation, sick leave, health insurance, holidays, longevity pay, and retirement plan. About Austin: Austin is consistently voted one of the country's best cities to live, work, and play. Austin is also included in top-10 lists of healthiest cities, best vacation destinations, best big cities, best "chill" cities, most educated cities, top rated cities, and the list continues. Between its low cost of living and zero state income tax, Austinites have the benefit of big-city living with small-city costs. TSD is an EEO employer. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Position opening Executive Director The Center for Hearing and Deafness, Inc Philadelphia, PA area The Center for Hearing and Deafness, Inc. (CHAD), a community based organization located in West Chester, PA, serves the Deaf and hard of hearing community (D/HoH). CHAD is the only general, drop-in, social service agency of its kind in the five-county Philadelphia area. CHAD's mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing and their families through information, social services, education and advocacy. Reporting to the Board of Directors, CHAD seeks a full-time Executive Director. The candidate should have the ability of overseeing financial operations of a smaller organization, a record of successful fundraising for nonprofit organizations, and demonstrated accomplishments in administering and managing programs, and contracts. CHAD is looking for an experienced leader with the management skills and vision to continue the growth and development of the organization. The Executive Director must embrace CHAD's mission and purpose. Requirements: A minimum of 5 years experience at a supervisory/management level, preferably in a non-profit health or human service field. In depth knowledge of issues and resources within the hearing loss field, including a conversational fluency with American Sign is strongly desired. Interested candidates can email resume to mailto:berdav@verizon.net -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Position opening Program Director The Center for Hearing and Deafness, Inc Philadelphia, PA area The Center for Hearing and Deafness, Inc. (CHAD) seeks a full-time Program Director to coordinate and supervise all CHAD programs and program staff so as to meet all contracted requirements, satisfy all program descriptions and to insure top quality services. CHAD, a community based non-profit organization, is the only general, drop-in, social service agency of its kind in the five-county Philadelphia area. CHAD's mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals who are Deaf or hard of hearing and their families through information, social services, education and advocacy. Position Requirements: - Minimum of BA or BS degree in health or human service field. - Minimum of three years experience in providing health or human services. - At least one year of experience in human service management, including supervision, administration and finances. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - an effective team player. - Excellent writing and good computer skills. - Must be able to independently develop and manage multiple projects at once. - Background in working with deaf and hard of hearing people and their families preferred. - Competent conversational American Sign Language ability strongly desired. Interested candidates can email resume to mailto:berdav@verizon.net -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Mental Health Technician National Deaf Academy Mt Dora, Florida Responsible for the daily supervision and monitoring of residents safety, activities of daily living, school attendance and recreation activities. Requires minimum high school diploma Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred. Experience working in behavioral health setting preferred. Fluent in ASL preferred. American Sign Language training provided on site. All shifts available. Competitive salary and excellent benefits. Fax resume to Human Resources: (352)735-4939 or send resume to: National Deaf Academy, Attention: Human Resources, 19650 US Hwy 441, Mt. Dora, Florida 32757. Phone (352)735-9500 mailto:barbara.tashlein@psysolutions.com EOE -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Job Postings Teachers at Preparatory School at the National Deaf Academy Mt Dora, Florida Full-Time Teachers Wanted This position required full-time teachers to obtain current Bachelor's degree and Florida certification. Two years in Special Education and working with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing or Dual-Sensory with Communication Disorders is preferred. - Teacher in Special Needs Program must have Varied Exceptionality or Exceptional Student Education certification - Teach in Deaf Education Program must have Hearing Impaired certification. This position exists to provide direct instruction and other educational services to children, adolescents, and young adults in treatment in order to help them maintain or improve their academic performance levels/standing, as well as help them make a smooth post-discharge transition back into their home school setting. This responsibility is carried out by careful instructional planning utilizing a well designed Individualized Educational Plan. The classroom instruction follows unit planning that based on the best practices and evidence-based researches for Exceptional Student Education students. The teachers are able to communicate fluently through American Sign Language (ASL) and deliver multi-sensory and innovative strategies in all instructions. In addition, the teachers provide positive behavioral support and interventions in their classroom. - Contractual Visually-Impaired Teacher Wanted This position is a contractual basis that requires a certified teacher specialized in Visually Impaired with a background in American Sign Language. This position focuses on working with Visually Impaired and Deaf-Blind students who are in a behavioral health residential facility. This position also requires extensive knowledge of assessments and services in order to help the visually-impaired students maintain or improve their quality of life while they are in treatment and for transition. Teacher must be familiar with multi-modality instruction, including instructional and Braille materials. To be a partner with the educational team, Visually Impaired teacher is responsible providing an array of education service delivery to meet the needs and abilities of the students based on the recommendations from the assessments and Individualized Educational Plan. In this position, the teacher who works with visually impaired students with behavioral disorders requires flexibility with unexpected setbacks and fluctuated schedule. Competitive salary and excellent benefits. Fax resume to Human Resources: (352)735-4939 or send resume to: National Deaf Academy, Attention: Human Resources, 19650 US Hwy 441, Mt. Dora, Florida 32757. Phone (352)735-9500 mailto:barbara.tashlein@psysolutions.com EOE -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Deaf Services Manager BJC Behavioral Health St Louis, MO for position description and application procedures, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/bjcdeaf/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Position Vacancy Notice Position: Instructor of the Deaf and Hearing Impaired Idaho Educational Services for the Deaf and the Blind Begin Date: August 2010 Position: Instructor of the Deaf and Hearing Impaired Nature of Work: Provide academic programs for elementary and/or middle/high school students and other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Idaho Standard Exceptional Child Certification with a Hearing Impaired Endorsement or ability to obtain; excellent receptive and expressive skills in American Sign Language; Bachelor’s degree acceptable, Master's degree preferred; Desired Math, Science or Language Arts Certification. Salary: Commensurate with education and experience Benefits: Comprehensive fringe benefit package included To Apply: Interested persons are to submit a letter of application, resume, official transcripts, copies of certification and three letters of recommendations to: Idaho Educational Services for the Deaf and the Blind Attn: Human Resources 1450 Main St Gooding, ID 83330 Location: ISDB campus in Gooding. Closing Date: Open until filled. Successful candidate will be required to submit a completed ten finger fingerprint card or scan to the Idaho State Dept. of Education no later than five days after the employees' first day of employment with the school or unsupervised contact with students in a K-12 setting, whichever is sooner per Idaho Code 33-130 & 33-512. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (new) job announcement Assistant Director for Instruction Georgia School for the Deaf Cave Spring, GA for position description and application procedures, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/assistantdirectorforinstruction/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (new) job announcement Graduation Coach Georgia School for the Deaf Cave Spring, GA for position description and application procedures, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/graduationcoach/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (new) job announcement Literary Content Specialist Georgia School for the Deaf Cave Spring, GA for position description and application procedures, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/literarycontentspecialist/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- job announcement Teacher (High School English/Language Arts) Georgia School for the Deaf Cave Spring, GA for position description and application procedures, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/english/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- job announcement Teacher (High School Math) Georgia School for the Deaf Cave Spring, GA for position description and application procedures, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/hsmath -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- job announcement Substitute Teacher (Part-Time/Hourly) Georgia School for the Deaf Cave Spring, GA for position description and application procedures, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/subteach -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (updated 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- teacher San Bernardino City, California http://deafdigest.com/jobs4-3/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- counselor near Rome, GA http://deafdigest.com/jobs5-3/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Special Notes: Copyright 2010 by Barry Strassler, DeafDigest. 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DeafDigest – 28 March 2010
DeafDigest Blue - March 28, 2010 Blue Edition Barry Strassler, Editor http://www.deafdigest.com - updated every Monday America's Unique Deaf Stories; free subscription serving the Deaf Community since 1996; 14th year (to unsubscribe, please click on unsubscribe link at bottom or go to http://deafdigest.com and click on subscribe and follow instructions ) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- ASL Videos of the Week: http://deafdigest.com/videos/teasing/ http://deafdigest.com/videos/britishtv/ (please click on the arrow to start the video) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Final Days of March Madness Sale The countdown has begun. The March Madness Sale at Harris Communications is coming to an end. 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Our law firm is expanding its litigation against Advanced Bionics related to defective cochlear implants implanted in young children and adults. Some of the firm's clients have suffered multiple implant surgeries due to a defective implant being surgically removed and replaced with a second defective implant that later failed. If you or your child has been implanted with a defective cochlear implant, we encourage you to contact Weitz & Luxenberg - we have a Deaf attorney and VP available. To find out more, please click on: http://www.weitzlux.com/failed-cochlear-implants_1937570.html and follow instructions on the screen. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- The DeafDigest is divided into Blue and Gold sections, both ranked equal in contents, features and ads. This is the Blue section. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- - Dedication DeafDigest dedicates this edition to 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) .. 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 preparation, fundraising, video breakdown, coordination of the academic monitoring program, and other duties as assigned by the Head Coach and athletic department, while adhering to NCAA rules and regulations. Compensation; Full Tuition Remission, Room on Campus, $5,000 Stipend, Optional health plan How to Apply? http://aaweb.gallaudet.edu/GSPP/Graduate_School/Graduate_Admissions/Application_Information.html 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 ................................................................ ................................................................ For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com .. weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://deafdigest.com (updated every Monday) ................................................................ ................................................................ ALL ULTRATEC TTYs ON SALE! March comes in like a lion with a roaring special from WCI! All Ultratec TTYs are 15% off. Choose from several different models all with superior quality and state-of-the art technology. You're sure to find a TTY that is right for you. Call us at 1-800-233-9130 (V/TTY) or visit us at: http://www.weitbrecht.com/specials.html?utm_source=dw for more details on our TTYs and all our other products. For a copy of our NEW catalog, email your request to: mailto:sales@weitbrecht.com We're on Facebook! Become a fan and get a free gift! WCI. 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OVER 150 LANGUAGES AVAILABLE, INCLUDING: Afrikaans Albanian Arabic Armenian Azerbaijani Belorussian Bengali Bosnian Bulgarian Chechen Chinese Croatian Czech Danish Dutch English Estonian Farsi Finnish French Georgian German Greek Haitian Creole Hausa Hebrew Hindi Hungarian Icelandic Indonesian Irish Italian Japanese Kazakh Korean Latin Lithuanian Luxembourgish Macedonian Malay Mongolian Norwegian Pashto Polish Portuguese Romanian Russian Serbian Slovak Spanish Swahili Swedish Tagalog Thai Turkish Turkmen Tuvan Ukrainian Urdu Uzbek Vietnamese Also, Select your interpreter by gender, preference, previous experience, etc. Deaf Callers Dial: LLVRS.TV P3, VP-100(tm), VP-200(tm) or D-Link(tm), Z-Series devices, V-Pad(tm) Hearing Callers Dial: 888-SIGN-LANGUAGE (888-744-6526) Connect with a LifeLinks VRS American Sign Language interpreter for your chosen language. LifeLinks will complete the call and translation at no charge! The easiest way to connect to family, friends, and business: LifeLinks - No Wait VRS Just instruct your hearing caller to say the name of his/her language in English and to have your ten digit number available. Visit us online at http://www.lifelinks.net Fast, Reliable, Personal ................................................................ ................................................................ 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) ................................................................ (updated posting - 2 NEW links) DiiT | Deaf Initiative in Technology - Professional Workshops Offered in Sign Language http://www.rit.edu/diit Introducing DiiT's 2010 Summer Workshop Series....offering workshops related to Business, English, Engineering, Graphic Communication, and Information Technology Take advantage of our discounted rates and REGISTER TODAY! - Register by April 1, 2010 to Receive 10% Off - Register for Two Workshops to Receive 20% Off - Register with a Friend to also Receive 20% Off - Register with Two Friends to Receive 30% Off Click on any of the workshop titles for more information. - DiiT Workshop Series on Business Microsoft Certified Application Specialist Exam Preparation -- June 7-11, 2010 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/MCAS.html Is It For You: Starting Your Own Business -- June 14-18, 2010 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/business.html Microsoft Access 2007: Create a Database -- June 14-18, 2010 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/access.html Microsoft Office 2007: A Professional Approach -- July 12-16, 2010 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/office.html - DiiT Workshop Series on Workplace Writing Basic Workplace Correspondence -- June 7-11, 2010 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/correspondence.html Basic Report Writing in the Workplace -- June 21-25, 2010 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/report.html - DiiT Workshop Series on Engineering 5S/6S For Employees -- June 10-11, 2010 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/FiveS.html Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt -- June 14-18, 2010 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/SixSigma.html Intro to Computer Numerical Control Programming -- June 21-25, 2010 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/CNCP.html - DiiT Workshop Series on Graphic Communication Intro to Web Site Development Using Dreamweaver CS4 -- June 7-11, 2010 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/dreamweaver.html Advanced Web Site Development Using Dreamweaver CS4 -- June 21-25, 2010 (NEW) http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/dreamweaverAdv.html Adobe Flash CS4 -- June 14-18, 2010 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/flash.html Digital Photography -- June 14-18, 2010 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/digitalPhoto.html - DiiT Workshop Series on Information Technology Mac OS X Support Essentials -- June 21-25, 2010 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/Mac.html Introduction to Windows 7 -- June 7-9 (NEW) http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/Windows7.html Introduction to Network Security -- July 12-16, 2010 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/security.html Introduction to Network+(tm) Certification -- July 26-30, 2010 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/NetworkPlus.html DiiT provides up-to-the-minute technical training in an all sign environment. Workshop participants get the benefit of direct interaction with the instructors without the need for interpreters that most professional workshops require. All workshops are held at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf 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). ................................................................ 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? ................................................................ ................................................................ Meet and chat with deaf singles and friends worldwide on the largest deaf network on the Internet ! * Find out why Deaf Match International works....since 2001 * Sign up and list your profile for FREE * The most Deaf and Hard of Hearing singles online - thousands of members ! Visit: www.DeafMatchInternational.com .......................................................................... ............................. United TTY has all of your assistive technology needs at the Best Prices with Free Shipping...everyday ! 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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. ................................................................ ................................................................ weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://deafdigest.com updated every Monday ................................................................ ................................................................ 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 ................................................................ ................................................................ For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com for Special Notes, please go to the bottom of the Gold section ................................................................ ................................................................ Deaf Cruise Canada and New England 2010 3 Days Pre-cruise Events. 3 Popular Tours! 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We believe in making life more comfortable through quality remodels Elijah Gold, deaf owner Surdus, LLC Remodeling Based in Washington, DC http://www.surdusremodeling.com 202-540-8750 VP Licensed, Insured, and Bonded ................................................................ ................................................................ http://www.healthbridges.info announcement HEALTH AND ADVOCACY INFORMATION FOR PERSON WHO ARE DEAF, DEAF-BLIND, AND HARD OF HEARING: Persons who are Deaf, Deafblind and hard of hearing are grossly underserved by both the physical health and the behavioral health care system. In many cases, the patient as well as the health care provider who may provide service to them, is unaware of laws that mandate the provision of accommodations in the health care setting so that all persons have equal access to health related information. A new web site called http://www.healthbridges.info was created by people who are Deaf, DeafBlind and hard of hearing. Features Include: * An Accommodation card for you to print and carry that you can make for yourself that tells health care providers where to call for an interpreter in case of emergency * Live videos about hospital accommodations * Wellness topics that change each month * Links to information about counseling services * Resources and valuable links about how to find important information about emotional and substance abuse topics Please visit the site and let us know about topics that you want to learn more about. ................................................................ ................................................................ Hot DeafNews boring, but important! 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. .. 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? .. The Captioning Blunder of the Week: he was wearing path jam masses (pajamas) .... 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 ! -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- * YOU COULD PLACE YOUR PAID EMPLOYMENT ADS IN THIS SECTION * on a per-subscriber basis, the DeafDigest ad rates are the best in the nation. * For more information, send E-mail to mailto:barry@deafdigest.com -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Mentor St Joseph's, MO http://deafdigest.com/jobs1-3/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Interpreter Beaumont, TX http://deafdigest.com/jobs2-3/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- mentor Jefferson, MO http://deafdigest.com/jobs3-3/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Special notes: (located at the bottom of the Gold section) http://deafdigest.com
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Our law firm is expanding its litigation against Advanced Bionics related to defective cochlear implants implanted in young children and adults. Some of the firm's clients have suffered multiple implant surgeries due to a defective implant being surgically removed and replaced with a second defective implant that later failed. If you or your child has been implanted with a defective cochlear implant, we encourage you to contact Weitz & Luxenberg - we have a Deaf attorney and VP available. To find out more, please click on: http://www.weitzlux.com/failed-cochlear-implants_1937570.html and follow instructions on the screen. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- The DeafDigest is divided into Blue and Gold sections, both ranked equal in contents, features and ads. This is the Gold section. .. weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://deafdigest.com (updated every Monday) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Hot Deaf News during the week: - Hot Newspaper stories during the week: Sue Thomas lipreading for the FBI http://deafdigest.com/suethomaslipreading/ A deaf principal of a hearing school http://deafdigest.com/janicebarton/ - Very Hot News Former champion racer Jaki Scheckter, who is deaf, is making a comeback in Formula One racing. A former champion, he stepped down from racing because of sponsorship issues. He made his comeback on Saturday at the Shelby Can-Am event. - Thursday March 18th Aaron MacArthur has succeeded in a difficult field - public speaking, winning the conference championship, and finishing third in the state, qualifying him for a spot in the Nebraska state speech championship. He is deaf and he does not rely on interpreters to do the talking for him in this high school competition. - Friday March 19th Would an investment banker give up his high earnings job to help the deaf? Dhruv Lakra did, launching a new business, Mirakle Couriers in Mumbai, India. All of his 55 employees are deaf and they handle everything there is to be done with national and international courier delivery services. Lakra claims his company is the only courier company in the world to be 100 percent deaf, except for himself. - Saturday March 20th Amid much fanfare, Youtube was praised for announcing few weeks ago that the videos will be captioned. Yet it was learned that Oversteam.net, which provides captioning tools, have been able to caption Youtube videos. Why? No one knows. (please go back to the Blue edition for the Sunday-Wednesday Hot Deaf News) .. Deaf Miscellaneous stuff: H&R Block has agreed with Department of Justice not to discriminate against deaf clients and to provide them with interpreters .............................................................. In 2010, there has never been a more exciting time to to be a part of the world's premier innovative event as the first Business Convention and Expo of the Deaf! When? May 27-30,2010, Houston, Texas Do you need to change your LIFE? Do you want SUCCESS? How do you become innovative? By getting out of the same old mindset and thinking outside the box! Join us for a training with a world class keynote speaker and trainer Steve Siebold: http://wpress.deafbiz.org/keynotes This is a great opportunity for you to connect and be inspired by an audience of business and professional minds from all around the world. You will become part of a dynamic team of motivated leaders who share a passion for creating change. You will learn more from new business and professional sessions along with the networking that helps boost productivity and revenue. Join us with your great ideas and help create strategies for success. Register here at: http://deafbusiness.org Click here for 12 reasons why you must go... http://wpress.deafbiz.org/reasons The richest people in world build networks. Everyone else is trained to look for work. ~Robert Kiyosaki~ Achieve SUCCESS as you create your legacy! .............................................................. For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com .............................................................. .............................................................. weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://deafdigest.com updated every Monday .............................................................. .............................................................. ALL ULTRATEC TTYs ON SALE! March comes in like a lion with a roaring special from WCI! All Ultratec TTYs are 15% off. Choose from several different models all with superior quality and state-of-the art technology. You're sure to find a TTY that is right for you. Call us at 1-800-233-9130 (V/TTY) or visit us at: http://www.weitbrecht.com/specials.html?utm_source=dw for more details on our TTYs and all our other products. For a copy of our NEW catalog, email your request to: mailto:sales@weitbrecht.com We're on Facebook! Become a fan and get a free gift! WCI. Your Single Source for Assistive Technology .............................................................. .............................................................. Lifelinks Video Relay SPEAKS YOUR LANGUAGE! ANY LANGUAGE! OVER 150 LANGUAGES AVAILABLE, INCLUDING: Afrikaans Albanian Arabic Armenian Azerbaijani Belorussian Bengali Bosnian Bulgarian Chechen Chinese Croatian Czech Danish Dutch English Estonian Farsi Finnish French Georgian German Greek Haitian Creole Hausa Hebrew Hindi Hungarian Icelandic Indonesian Irish Italian Japanese Kazakh Korean Latin Lithuanian Luxembourgish Macedonian Malay Mongolian Norwegian Pashto Polish Portuguese Romanian Russian Serbian Slovak Spanish Swahili Swedish Tagalog Thai Turkish Turkmen Tuvan Ukrainian Urdu Uzbek Vietnamese Also, Select your interpreter by gender, preference, previous experience, etc. Deaf Callers Dial: LLVRS.TV P3, VP-100(tm), VP-200(tm) or D-Link(tm), Z-Series devices, V-Pad(tm) Hearing Callers Dial: 888-SIGN-LANGUAGE (888-744-6526) Connect with a LifeLinks VRS American Sign Language interpreter for your chosen language. LifeLinks will complete the call and translation at no charge! The easiest way to connect to family, friends, and business: LifeLinks - No Wait VRS Just instruct your hearing caller to say the name of his/her language in English and to have your ten digit number available. Visit us online at http://www.lifelinks.net Fast, Reliable, Personal .............................................................. .............................................................. FAST NEWS IN OLD DAYS We have email, videos, blogs, vlogs, AIM, pagers, etc. All of these help us get news very quickly. An example was when Ben Soukup introduced Alan Hurwitz as the new Gallaudet president. Everyone knew about it within few seconds. What about the old days of TTY machines. Were the news slow? Well, one news-hungry CEO of a deaf agency used his TTY for about 2-3 hours a day just to get deaf news from anywhere in USA? Yes, telephone bills were high. - for ASL News version, please click on the arrow at: http://deafdigest.com/videos/fastnews/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) WITHOUT AN INTERPRETER AT A HOSPITAL? Hospitals are always busy. Never a quiet moment at hospitals. If a deaf person, without an interpreter, enters a hospital, complaining of an ear ache, would he be sent to the audiology department for a hearing test? Very important to have an interpreter at any time in the hospital. - for ASL News version, please click on the arrow at: http://deafdigest.com/videos/interpreterhospital/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) TV COVERAGE NOT INCLUDING THE DEAF The NBC covered the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games. There was a coverage of 2 hours per night for 9 nights. Did the TV, any network, cover the Deaflympics? No! Discrimination against the deaf? Yes! FROM NOWHERE, A PABST! Pabst is a beer brand that was wildly popular years ago in the fifties and sixties. Younger beer drinkers may not know what it was because it is no longer being distributed nationally. DeafDigest editor spotted a fine print in the menu announcing the availability of Pabst at a restaurant in Washington, DC. Not believing his eyes, he asked the waiter, and the response was yes. Why is DeafDigest bringing this up? Because Pabst was easy to pronounce even among those with poor speech skills. Popular beer brands during the fifties and sixties were difficult to pronounce - Schaefer, Budweiser, Ballantine, Piels, Knickerbocker, etc. Pabst was just the easiest and therefore, popular with the deaf beer drinkers! Was it a good tasting beer? No, when one wants to compare it with Samuel Adams and others. A MISLEADING HEARING AID There was a posting on a web site of a person wearing a hearing aid. Did he really need it? Well, yes and no. Yes because he is deaf, but in one ear! Most people who are deaf in one ear do not wear a hearing aid. They rely on their better ear to help them function in life. But not that person. ARE WE TOO SENSITIVE? Lisa Lampanelli, who incurred hatred in the Deaf Community for making "deaf" jokes during her nightclub comedy performances, may be implying that we are too sensitive! She actually did not say that, but said that she has only been protested just once in her 20 years of nightclub comedy performances. And that sole protest came from us, the deaf! OUR ORGANIZATIONS SERVING THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING We have many, many organizations, both national and local, that serve deaf and hard of hearing people. One such organization is: Deaf History International For the organization goals and objectives and its web site, click on: http://deafdigest.com/dhi/ DEALING WITH BANK OF AMERICA DeafDigest editor needed to authenticate a renewal of a credit card with Bank of America. Attempt to authenticate online failed, forcing using of internet relay. The Bank of America representative refused to deal with an internet relay call, and insisted that the TTY be used. DeafDigest editor told the rep that he has no TTY machine. The rep suggested that DeafDigest editor go to a friend's house to use TTY machine. DeafDigest editor told the rep that none of his friends have a TTY machine. DeafDigest editor asked the rep for a suggestion on resolving this issue. The rep then suggested Customer Service rep (a different department). You guessed it, the Customer Service rep was more than glad to resolve the issue - meaning authenticating the credit card. Point is - when the original rep suggested using the TTY, just ask for a suggestion, instead of arguing and screaming "ADA is on my side". This soft "suggestion" approach worked! AN EXCUSE FOR NOT WEARING A HEARING AID hearing aids create noise inside my head .............................................................. .............................................................. For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com for Special Notes, please go to the bottom of this section .............................................................. .............................................................. WHAT IS THAT SUPPOSED TO MEAN? he is deaf and is speech impaired is that the same thing as being an oral (school) failure? A clarification here - being an oral school failure is not a reflection on the person's intelligence. Speech skills and intelligence skills are two separate skills and are not connected, one way or other, with each other .............................................................. .............................................................. Eastern Canada (Canadian Maritimes) & Fall Foliage Tour Tour leaves from and returns to Boston, MA 12-days, September 18-September 29, 2010 For more info contact: Joy Carney mailto:joyfulcarney@comcast.net 302-436-5384 (FAX) .............................................................. .............................................................. Berrigan's Tax and Bookkeeping Service If you are looking for someone with tax and bookkeeping background who is fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) to provide bookkeeping & tax service for your personal, business or organization, I can provide the service. My bookkeeping service can be customized in any way to meet your financial needs and goals. It includes general bookkeeping, taxes, payroll, financial reporting, training and much more. To have accurate financial information will empower you to make wise and more accurate financial decisions. My tax service provides you with the preparation of individual federal and state tax returns and to answer questions that will help you get a better understanding of how the adjustments, deductions or credits may affect your tax situations in other possible ways. My firm is based on professionalism and confidentiality with a guarantee of complete satisfaction. Please feel free to contact me to make an appointment. Thank you. Terence Berrigan Berrigan's Tax & Bookkeeping Service Web Page: http://www.berrigans-taxbookkeeping.com VP: (866) 669-9616 Pager: mailto:TBerrigan@sprint.blackberry.net Email: mailto:Terry@berrigans-taxbookkeeping.com .............................................................. .............................................................. Interpreters and ASL & ITP Students and Teachers Deserve More from a Conference Hi ... We are the 31st World's Largest Silent Weekend The venue for the June 24-27, 2010 event will handle 700-1000 participants and include a medical interpreting track. Novice, beginning, intermediate and advanced ASL and ITP students, as well as interpreters (CEUs offered) will have around 150 hours of seminars to choose from. The 31st Silent Weekend is at the Florida Hotel at the Florida Mall in Orlando with its huge food court allowing you to have a complete meal for $5.99 instead of paying $20-30 at other conferences' hotel prices. The room costs are even lower than last year ... just $105 with free parking and unlimited free internet! For your planning convenience, the website has the dates from 2010 to 2020 posted. Students, teachers and interpreters seeking to improve their skills can bring family members and they can take novice sign language classes! Many of our current interpreters started out as novice ASL students at the Silent Weekend! There are simply no other local, regional or national venues offering you so many hours of classes as inexpensively as the Silent Weekends. Just check them out and register at http://www.DrSign.com Sign language DVDs are available online at http://www.DrSign.com - A DVD "When 'Duck' is not Enough" to show you how to represent inanimate objects is now available Join us for the 9th Florida/Alaska Motorcycle Benefit Run to help deaf babies! This is the world's longest group motorcycle benefit run. Some people are planning to fly to Calgary, Alberta and rent cars and follow us to and from Alaska and enjoy bed and breakfast inns! See http://www.AlaskaBikeRun.com for updates and photos. These trips will take place every year so why not make plans to join us now in July 17, 2010? Please browse our selection of signing greeting cards at: http://www.DrSign.com .............................................................. .............................................................. Hot DeafNews boring, but important! Grumbling is going on among leaders in the disability community that the Obama administration have been appointing non-disabled individuals for disability-related positions, completely bypassing the disabled individuals. .. Deaf Picture of the Week: Jaki Schecter, South Africa past Formula One auto racing champion making a comeback after his retirement http://www.giftofhearingfoundation.org/stories/Jaki%20Personal%20Story.pdf he's the one in front in the picture .. Question of the week: Q. Why do some fire departments donate free strobe alarms for the deaf whereas other fire departments won't done? A. Fire strobe alarms itself are not free; someone has to pay for these strobes. Most likely a service agency may have donated a batch of strobes for distribution by the fire department, creating the impression it is "free." If there is no agency that would donate, then the fire department has nothing to distribute. send your questions to mailto:barry@deafdigest.com the most interesting questions may be answered in future DeafDigest editions. Thank you. .. Wish List of the Week: that Ebay would change its membership verification policies to allow the deaf to participate .. DeafHistory - Looking Back: Year 1975 - Joseph Garcia becomes an interpreter; over the years he helped develop Baby Sign Language. Many hearing mothers use BSL to communicate with their babies. .. Deaf and the Money: 300 Euros or $407 Matti Makkonen, not deaf, invented text messaging on cell phone devices; this enabled the deaf to communicate. 300 Euros was his reward. The cell phone industry is into billions of dollars (or Euros)! .. DeafNumbers of the Week: 80 percent eighty percent of people will experience disability at some time in their lives according to advocates of the disabled. .. DeafResources Three Pigs that are deaf http://deafdigest.com/three-pigs/ for a listing of deaf reference & library resources, http://deafdigest.com/deafresources/ (examples are listing of elected deaf officials, listing of deaf Nobel Prize winners, etc; list will be added on a gradual basis - so do check this site from time to time) .. Selected top deaf sports stories from DeafDigest Sports A newspaper story of a football player, a scholar/athlete http://deafdigest.com/jennison/ A deaf rodeo competitor in Australia http://deafdigest.com/anguselliott/ DeafDigest Sports is also distributed by DeafDigest To subscribe, e-mail mailto:barry@deafdigest.com - DeafDigest Sports archives: http://deafdigest.com/deafdigestsportsarchives/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Selected Deaf Events - 2010 Great Lakes Deaf Bowling Tournaments April 16 - 18, 2010 Toledo, Ohio - Miss Deaf USA Pageant Washington, DC April 17, 2010 - RID Region II Conference Chattanooga, Tennessee July 29 through August 1 http://deafdigest.com/ridchat/ - SDSD All Classes Reunion Sioux Falls, SD August 5, 6 and 7, 2010 http://deafdigest.com/sdsdreunion/ (if you have a deaf event you wish to be posted, email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com - there is no charge, but certain conditions apply and DeafDigest reserves the right to refuse event submissions) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- * YOU COULD PLACE YOUR PAID EMPLOYMENT ADS IN THIS SECTION * on a per-subscriber basis, the DeafDigest ad rates are the best in the nation. * For more information, send E-mail to mailto:barry@deafdigest.com -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Job Opening Outreach Coordinator - Utah Hamilton Relay, Inc Salt Lake City area Hamilton Relay, Inc. currently has a full-time position open for "Outreach Coordinator-Utah". Location: Salt Lake City area Position summary: This full-time position is responsible for coordinating and implementing outreach activities designed to promote Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) and Captioned Telephone Relay Service (CapTel®) for Relay Utah. Preferred education, experience and skills: - Excellent presentation skills - Familiarity with the user communities that can benefit from relay services: - Senior Community - Hard of Hearing Community - Deaf Community - Knowledge of and ability to understand various communication modes used by current and potential relay users. - Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people who have differing hearing and speech abilities. - Understanding of Deaf Culture. - Fluency in American Sign Language is preferred. - Ability to promote all relay services and to educate/train users of the services. - Direct work experience with Telecommunication Relay Service or experience with Captioned Telephone Relay Service is helpful. - Experience in public relations activities. - Ability to organize and prioritize work and meet deadlines. - Strong writing, analytical, and interpersonal skills. - Hold a valid driver’s license. - Individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing are encouraged to apply. Hamilton Relay is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. Hamilton Relay, Inc. is a division of Hamilton Telecommunications based in Aurora, NE. Hamilton offers a competitive wage and company paid benefits. Interested individuals may apply online at: http://www.hamilton.net/employment.html by April 2, 2010 or you may contact our HR Dept. at: 800.821.1831 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Program Manager - Deaf Services Lutheran Social Services Westbrook, Maine The Program Manager provides leadership and oversight for a program(s) The Program Manager has responsibility for the operation of a site program including provision of services, hiring, and supervision of staff. May also include oversight of a property and the promotion of the program to constituents and the community. The right candidate must be bi-lingual, proficient in speaking English and ASL. Essential Responsibilities: - Responsible for providing effective leadership to program staff and deliver quality services to the individuals served. - Responsible for training programs to ensure all staff are adequately trained in all required areas. - Participation and cooperation with program committees that meet regularly and support new programs. - Representation of LSSNE to churches and community events. - Ensure all reports and documentation is submitted in timely and professional manner. - Maintain program performance and budgets to assure that programs meet financial objectives. - Job must be conducted at all times in a way that respects the rights, privacy and the dignity of the client and adheres to all contractual regulations. Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree preferred with at least 3 years program management/supervisory experience. - Knowledge of state, federal and international regulations as indicated by service lines. - Ability to work within the Mission of the organization, “In response to Christ’s love, Lutheran Social Services of New England serves and cares for people in need.” - Excellent verbal and written communication skills including evidence of ability to write reports and grants that result in funding. - Computer skills including use of word processing and spreadsheet programs. - Ability to handle conflict, stress, and to respond effectively to a changing environment - Satisfactory criminal check and drivers license check - Ability to provide documentation that includes: valid driver's license, evidence of automobile insurance and an acceptable criminal record check as required. - Ability to provide on-call coverage and work a flexible schedule. - Able to lift, transfer, and restrain individuals served; Able to lift 50 pounds. - Able to pass all required regulatory trainings. - Must be Bi-lingual; proficient in ASL and English speaking, To apply: Send Resume to: mailto:hrme@lssne.org Lutheran Social Services is an EOE. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Jobs Available, www.tsd.jobs Texas School for the Deaf Austin, Texas Texas School for the Deaf is the oldest continuously operating publicly funded school in Texas. Since 1857, over 10,000 students have graced the halls of TSD and have contributed to our standing as a leader in deaf education. It is our educational excellence, our belief in a culture and community that embraces deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing individuals alike, and our commitment to helping each child reach his or her potential that drives our mission to provide an environment where deaf and hard of hearing children can learn, grow, and belong. Texas School for the Deaf is currently recruiting to fill positions in our Residential Services division for the 2010-2011 school year. To view the job postings for these positions and all the positions we have available, visit our website at: http://www.tsd.jobs Positions include full State benefits including paid vacation, sick leave, health insurance, holidays, longevity pay, and retirement plan. About Austin: Austin is consistently voted one of the country's best cities to live, work, and play. Austin is also included in top-10 lists of healthiest cities, best vacation destinations, best big cities, best "chill" cities, most educated cities, top rated cities, and the list continues. Between its low cost of living and zero state income tax, Austinites have the benefit of big-city living with small-city costs. TSD is an EEO employer. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Position opening Executive Director The Center for Hearing and Deafness, Inc Philadelphia, PA area The Center for Hearing and Deafness, Inc. (CHAD), a community based organization located in West Chester, PA, serves the Deaf and hard of hearing community (D/HoH). CHAD is the only general, drop-in, social service agency of its kind in the five-county Philadelphia area. CHAD's mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing and their families through information, social services, education and advocacy. Reporting to the Board of Directors, CHAD seeks a full-time Executive Director. The candidate should have the ability of overseeing financial operations of a smaller organization, a record of successful fundraising for nonprofit organizations, and demonstrated accomplishments in administering and managing programs, and contracts. CHAD is looking for an experienced leader with the management skills and vision to continue the growth and development of the organization. The Executive Director must embrace CHAD's mission and purpose. Requirements: A minimum of 5 years experience at a supervisory/management level, preferably in a non-profit health or human service field. In depth knowledge of issues and resources within the hearing loss field, including a conversational fluency with American Sign is strongly desired. Interested candidates can email resume to mailto:berdav@verizon.net -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Position opening Program Specialist The Center for Hearing and Deafness, Inc Philadelphia, PA area The Center for Hearing and Deafness, Inc. (CHAD) seeks a part-time Program Specialist to provide a variety of human service programs to individuals who are Deaf and hard of hearing (D/HOH). CHAD, a community based non-profit organization, is the only general, drop-in, social service agency of its kind in the five-county Philadelphia area. CHAD's mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals who are Deaf or hard of hearing and their families through information, social services, education and advocacy. Duties include: - Provide in-depth case management services to D/HOH individuals, including those with additional mental and/or vision challenges - Conduct comprehensive intakes, assessments, and referrals for a variety of phone calls and walk-ins - Interact with other agencies and individuals and act as an advocate when necessary - Related administrative duties Requirements: - Fluency in American Sign Language - Highly motivated to work with and assist D/HOH people and their families - Ability to travel mostly throughout Chester County, and occasionally to neighboring counties - Bachelors degree and several years of human service experience preferred - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Interested candidates can email resume to mailto:berdav@verizon.net -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Position opening Program Director The Center for Hearing and Deafness, Inc Philadelphia, PA area The Center for Hearing and Deafness, Inc. (CHAD) seeks a full-time Program Director to coordinate and supervise all CHAD programs and program staff so as to meet all contracted requirements, satisfy all program descriptions and to insure top quality services. CHAD, a community based non-profit organization, is the only general, drop-in, social service agency of its kind in the five-county Philadelphia area. CHAD's mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals who are Deaf or hard of hearing and their families through information, social services, education and advocacy. Position Requirements: - Minimum of BA or BS degree in health or human service field. - Minimum of three years experience in providing health or human services. - At least one year of experience in human service management, including supervision, administration and finances. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - an effective team player. - Excellent writing and good computer skills. - Must be able to independently develop and manage multiple projects at once. - Background in working with deaf and hard of hearing people and their families preferred. - Competent conversational American Sign Language ability strongly desired. Interested candidates can email resume to mailto:berdav@verizon.net -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Mental Health Technician National Deaf Academy Mt Dora, Florida Responsible for the daily supervision and monitoring of residents safety, activities of daily living, school attendance and recreation activities. Requires minimum high school diploma Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred. Experience working in behavioral health setting preferred. Fluent in ASL preferred. American Sign Language training provided on site. All shifts available. Competitive salary and excellent benefits. Fax resume to Human Resources: (352)735-4939 or send resume to: National Deaf Academy, Attention: Human Resources, 19650 US Hwy 441, Mt. Dora, Florida 32757. Phone (352)735-9500 mailto:barbara.tashlein@psysolutions.com EOE -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Job Postings Teachers at Preparatory School at the National Deaf Academy Mt Dora, Florida Full-Time Teachers Wanted This position required full-time teachers to obtain current Bachelor's degree and Florida certification. Two years in Special Education and working with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing or Dual-Sensory with Communication Disorders is preferred. - Teacher in Special Needs Program must have Varied Exceptionality or Exceptional Student Education certification - Teach in Deaf Education Program must have Hearing Impaired certification. This position exists to provide direct instruction and other educational services to children, adolescents, and young adults in treatment in order to help them maintain or improve their academic performance levels/standing, as well as help them make a smooth post-discharge transition back into their home school setting. This responsibility is carried out by careful instructional planning utilizing a well designed Individualized Educational Plan. The classroom instruction follows unit planning that based on the best practices and evidence-based researches for Exceptional Student Education students. The teachers are able to communicate fluently through American Sign Language (ASL) and deliver multi-sensory and innovative strategies in all instructions. In addition, the teachers provide positive behavioral support and interventions in their classroom. - Contractual Visually-Impaired Teacher Wanted This position is a contractual basis that requires a certified teacher specialized in Visually Impaired with a background in American Sign Language. This position focuses on working with Visually Impaired and Deaf-Blind students who are in a behavioral health residential facility. This position also requires extensive knowledge of assessments and services in order to help the visually-impaired students maintain or improve their quality of life while they are in treatment and for transition. Teacher must be familiar with multi-modality instruction, including instructional and Braille materials. To be a partner with the educational team, Visually Impaired teacher is responsible providing an array of education service delivery to meet the needs and abilities of the students based on the recommendations from the assessments and Individualized Educational Plan. In this position, the teacher who works with visually impaired students with behavioral disorders requires flexibility with unexpected setbacks and fluctuated schedule. Competitive salary and excellent benefits. Fax resume to Human Resources: (352)735-4939 or send resume to: National Deaf Academy, Attention: Human Resources, 19650 US Hwy 441, Mt. Dora, Florida 32757. Phone (352)735-9500 mailto:barbara.tashlein@psysolutions.com EOE -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (revised job title) position available ITP Director/Instructor Goshen College Goshen, IN Goshen College seeks Program Director/Instructor for growing American Sign Language and Interpreting major/minor to begin fall semester of the 2010-2011 academic year. Responsibilities include teaching upper level ASL-English Interpreting and related courses; oversight of internships; and continued program development. PhD preferred, Master's degree required, in linguistics, education, sign language interpreting or related field; multicultural experience preferred; ASLTA certification or working toward certification. Goshen College is a liberal arts institution of 1,000 students dedicated to the development of informed, articulate, sensitive and responsible Christians. It is nationally ranked for its study abroad programs. As a ministry of the Mennonite Church, the institution seeks to integrate Christian values with educational and professional life. Goshen College has adopted five core values around which programs are built: 1) Christ-centered; 2) Passionate Learners; 3) Servant Leaders; 4) Compassionate Peacemakers; and (5) Global Citizens. To apply, see the position announcement at: http://www.goshen.edu/employment -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Deaf Services Manager BJC Behavioral Health St Louis, MO for position description and application procedures, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/bjcdeaf/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Position Vacancy Notice Position: Instructor of the Deaf and Hearing Impaired Idaho Educational Services for the Deaf and the Blind Begin Date: August 2010 Position: Instructor of the Deaf and Hearing Impaired Nature of Work: Provide academic programs for elementary and/or middle/high school students and other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Idaho Standard Exceptional Child Certification with a Hearing Impaired Endorsement or ability to obtain; excellent receptive and expressive skills in American Sign Language; Bachelor’s degree acceptable, Master's degree preferred; Desired Math, Science or Language Arts Certification. Salary: Commensurate with education and experience Benefits: Comprehensive fringe benefit package included To Apply: Interested persons are to submit a letter of application, resume, official transcripts, copies of certification and three letters of recommendations to: Idaho Educational Services for the Deaf and the Blind Attn: Human Resources 1450 Main St Gooding, ID 83330 Location: ISDB campus in Gooding. Closing Date: Open until filled. Successful candidate will be required to submit a completed ten finger fingerprint card or scan to the Idaho State Dept. of Education no later than five days after the employees' first day of employment with the school or unsupervised contact with students in a K-12 setting, whichever is sooner per Idaho Code 33-130 & 33-512. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (new) job announcement Assistant Director for Instruction Georgia School for the Deaf Cave Spring, GA for position description and application procedures, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/assistantdirectorforinstruction/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (new) job announcement Graduation Coach Georgia School for the Deaf Cave Spring, GA for position description and application procedures, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/graduationcoach/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (new) job announcement Literary Content Specialist Georgia School for the Deaf Cave Spring, GA for position description and application procedures, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/literarycontentspecialist/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- job announcement Teacher (High School English/Language Arts) Georgia School for the Deaf Cave Spring, GA for position description and application procedures, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/english/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- job announcement Teacher (High School Math) Georgia School for the Deaf Cave Spring, GA for position description and application procedures, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/hsmath -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- job announcement Substitute Teacher (Part-Time/Hourly) Georgia School for the Deaf Cave Spring, GA for position description and application procedures, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/subteach -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (updated 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Special Notes: Copyright 2010 by Barry Strassler, DeafDigest. 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DeafDigest Blue - March 21, 2010 Blue Edition Barry Strassler, Editor http://www.deafdigest.com - updated every Monday America's Unique Deaf Stories; free subscription serving the Deaf Community since 1996; 14th year (to unsubscribe, please click on unsubscribe link at bottom or go to http://deafdigest.com and click on subscribe and follow instructions ) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- ASL Videos of the Week: http://deafdigest.com/videos/sound/ http://deafdigest.com/videos/danddstreet/ (please click on the arrow to start the video) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- March Madness Savings Continue Due to demand, the March Madness Sale has been extended through the end of the month, giving you more time to take advantage of discounted pricing throughout our store. 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This is the Blue section. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- - 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) .. 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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The easiest way to connect to family, friends, and business: LifeLinks - No Wait VRS Just instruct your hearing caller to say the name of his/her language in English and to have your ten digit number available. Visit us online at http://www.lifelinks.net Fast, Reliable, Personal ................................................................ ................................................................ 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 - for ASL News version, please click on the arrow at: http://deafdigest.com/videos/sound/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) ................................................................ (updated posting - 2 NEW links) DiiT | Deaf Initiative in Technology - Professional Workshops Offered in Sign Language http://www.rit.edu/diit Introducing DiiT's 2010 Summer Workshop Series....offering workshops related to Business, English, Engineering, Graphic Communication, and Information Technology Take advantage of our discounted rates and REGISTER TODAY! - Register by April 1, 2010 to Receive 10% Off - Register for Two Workshops to Receive 20% Off - Register with a Friend to also Receive 20% Off - Register with Two Friends to Receive 30% Off Click on any of the workshop titles for more information. - DiiT Workshop Series on Business Microsoft Certified Application Specialist Exam Preparation -- June 7-11, 2010 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/MCAS.html Is It For You: Starting Your Own Business -- June 14-18, 2010 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/business.html Microsoft Access 2007: Create a Database -- June 14-18, 2010 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/access.html Microsoft Office 2007: A Professional Approach -- July 12-16, 2010 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/office.html - DiiT Workshop Series on Workplace Writing Basic Workplace Correspondence -- June 7-11, 2010 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/correspondence.html Basic Report Writing in the Workplace -- June 21-25, 2010 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/report.html - DiiT Workshop Series on Engineering 5S/6S For Employees -- June 10-11, 2010 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/FiveS.html Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt -- June 14-18, 2010 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/SixSigma.html Intro to Computer Numerical Control Programming -- June 21-25, 2010 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/CNCP.html - DiiT Workshop Series on Graphic Communication Intro to Web Site Development Using Dreamweaver CS4 -- June 7-11, 2010 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/dreamweaver.html Advanced Web Site Development Using Dreamweaver CS4 -- June 21-25, 2010 (NEW) http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/dreamweaverAdv.html Adobe Flash CS4 -- June 14-18, 2010 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/flash.html Digital Photography -- June 14-18, 2010 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/digitalPhoto.html - DiiT Workshop Series on Information Technology Mac OS X Support Essentials -- June 21-25, 2010 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/Mac.html Introduction to Windows 7 -- June 7-9 (NEW) http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/Windows7.html Introduction to Network Security -- July 12-16, 2010 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/security.html Introduction to Network+(tm) Certification -- July 26-30, 2010 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/NetworkPlus.html DiiT provides up-to-the-minute technical training in an all sign environment. Workshop participants get the benefit of direct interaction with the instructors without the need for interpreters that most professional workshops require. All workshops are held at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf 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). ................................................................ 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! - for ASL News version, please click on the arrow at: http://deafdigest.com/videos/danddstreet/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) 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. ................................................................ ................................................................ Meet and chat with deaf singles and friends worldwide on the largest deaf network on the Internet ! * Find out why Deaf Match International works....since 2001 * Sign up and list your profile for FREE * The most Deaf and Hard of Hearing singles online - thousands of members ! Visit: www.DeafMatchInternational.com .......................................................................... ............................. 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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. ................................................................ ................................................................ weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://deafdigest.com updated every Monday ................................................................ ................................................................ 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 ................................................................ ................................................................ For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com for Special Notes, please go to the bottom of the Gold section ................................................................ ................................................................ - Providing Individual, Couple and Group counseling - Psychosocial and psychoeducational Assessment - Forensic Consultation and Assessment Reports For children, teens, adults...ASL fluent Private practice in West Los Angeles or via Videotherapy Please contact me via email at mailto:DrAFreeman@verizon.net or my website at http://www.DrAlisonFreeman.net or VP at 1-866-481-4502 or voice mail 310- 712-1200 Alison Freeman, Ph.D. ................................................................ ................................................................ Surdus Remodeling LLC is one of District of Columbia, Maryland and Northern Virginia's premier Deaf Owned remodeling contractors. We have been renovating residential homes in the metro area. All of our work carries one year warranty. We will be happy to explain the details in our conversation with you. Our remodeling service includes: - Basement - Attic - Kitchen - Bathroom - Addition - Deck - Siding Are you thinking of remodeling your existing bathroom? We will finish your bathroom in one week or we will pay you $100 per day for every day we are late. We believe in making life more comfortable through quality remodels Elijah Gold, deaf owner Surdus, LLC Remodeling Based in Washington, DC http://www.surdusremodeling.com 202-540-8750 VP Licensed, Insured, and Bonded ................................................................ ................................................................ http://www.healthbridges.info announcement HEALTH AND ADVOCACY INFORMATION FOR PERSON WHO ARE DEAF, DEAF-BLIND, AND HARD OF HEARING: Persons who are Deaf, Deafblind and hard of hearing are grossly underserved by both the physical health and the behavioral health care system. In many cases, the patient as well as the health care provider who may provide service to them, is unaware of laws that mandate the provision of accommodations in the health care setting so that all persons have equal access to health related information. A new web site called http://www.healthbridges.info was created by people who are Deaf, DeafBlind and hard of hearing. Features Include: * An Accommodation card for you to print and carry that you can make for yourself that tells health care providers where to call for an interpreter in case of emergency * Live videos about hospital accommodations * Wellness topics that change each month * Links to information about counseling services * Resources and valuable links about how to find important information about emotional and substance abuse topics Please visit the site and let us know about topics that you want to learn more about. ................................................................ ................................................................ Hot DeafNews boring, but important! 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. .. 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 .. 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 .. 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 ! -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- * YOU COULD PLACE YOUR PAID EMPLOYMENT ADS IN THIS SECTION * on a per-subscriber basis, the DeafDigest ad rates are the best in the nation. * For more information, send E-mail to mailto:barry@deafdigest.com -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Deaf Education program Rochester, NY http://deafdigest.com/jobsa-2/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Special notes: (located at the bottom of the Gold section) http://deafdigest.com
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DeafDigest Gold - March 14, 2010 Gold edition Barry Strassler, Editor http://deafdigest.com - updated every Monday America's Unique Deaf Stories; free subscription serving the Deaf Community since 1996; 14th year (to unsubscribe, please click on unsubscribe link at bottom or go to http://deafdigest.com and click on subscribe and follow instructions ) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- ASL Videos of the Week: http://deafdigest.com/videos/englishstatistics-4/ http://deafdigest.com/videos/hearingaidbatteries-2/ (please click on the arrow to start the video) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Deaf Cartoon (Fogey) of the week: http://deafdigest.com/comics/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- The Sprint Relay Data Only Plan for only $29.99 per month at the Deaf Pager Store Other monthly charges apply. Go to: http://www.harriscomm.com/catalog/dealers/monthly_charges.pdf Shop at the Deaf Pager Store for a unique data-only plan available only through Sprint Relay. Pricing is only $29.99 a month with a 2-year Agreement. Plus, select from many devices, including the Blackberry® Curve[tm] 8530 Smartphone. Experience fast browsing and downloads and send and view photos and videos with the speed of the Now network. This full feature smartphone is slim, compact and lightweight and includes Wi-Fi®, Trackpad navigation and 2.0 MP camera. For more information, go to the Deaf Pager Store, the store with the devices and low-cost data plan for deaf and hard of hearing people. 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Our law firm is expanding its litigation against Advanced Bionics related to defective cochlear implants implanted in young children and adults. Some of the firm's clients have suffered multiple implant surgeries due to a defective implant being surgically removed and replaced with a second defective implant that later failed. If you or your child has been implanted with a defective cochlear implant, we encourage you to contact Weitz & Luxenberg - we have a Deaf attorney and VP available. To find out more, please click on: http://www.weitzlux.com/failed-cochlear-implants_1937570.html and follow instructions on the screen. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- The DeafDigest is divided into Blue and Gold sections, both ranked equal in contents, features and ads. This is the Gold section. .. weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://deafdigest.com (updated every Monday) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Hot Deaf News during the week: - Hot Newspaper stories during the week: Sign Language suggested as Social Media in schools http://deafdigest.com/socialmedia/ Argument in favor of North Carolina SD http://deafdigest.com/billsimpson/ - Very Hot News DeafDigest is mentioning the book "A New Civil Right: Telecommunications Equality for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons." Why is it being mentioned? Because Karen Peltz Strauss wrote the book, and she was honored by becoming the FCC Consumer Bureau deputy chief only just few days ago. We, the deaf, are so lucky. Way back in the sixties and the seventies, our communication issues were never a priority with FCC. In fact only one FCC officer, but with no political clout, showed interest in the deaf. The rest of the FCC didn't care. Times have changed and DeafDigest is confident Ms Strauss is here for us! - Thursday March 11th Cal Bowman, a Coda, has tossed his hat in the ring for the House of Delegates (District 8) seat in Maryland. Codas in running for public offices is routine news, but what is newsworthy is that he made two candidacy announcements - one via voice, of course, but the second one was in ASL. Bowman? Maryland? Sounds familiar? Yes, his father is Billy Bowman, well known for his SSA public relations work in the Deaf Community and for heading up the USA deaf athletic contingent that took part at the recent Deaflympics. - Friday March 12th Gallaudet is being closed for good this summer! No, no, not our Gallaudet University, but the Gallaudet School in St Louis. It is a small school of 50 students, all of them with special needs, including deafness. The city is working on a plan to shift students to other special programs elsewhere. - Saturday March 13th The Jean Massieu Academy, a charter school for the deaf in Arlington, Texas, will be closed for good this summer. Its' charter was revoked by Texas Education Agency. The school officials, however, have asked the agency to reconsider its decision. (please go back to the Blue edition for the Sunday-Wednesday Hot Deaf News) .. Deaf Miscellaneous stuff: Way out in Nova Scotia, a province in Canada, a highway has been renamed. The new name is Mabel and Alexander Graham Bell Way. Why Nova Scotia? He lived in Nova Scotia at the time of his death, and while he was growing up his family vacationed there. .. Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing High School Sophomores and Juniors: Explore Your Future! College-bound deaf and hard-of-hearing high school sophomores and juniors who are interested in learning about careers in art, business, computers, engineering and science, can attend Explore Your Future (EYF), a summer career exploration program offered at Rochester Institute of Technology. Two sessions are scheduled for summer 2010: July 17 - 22 and July 24 - 29. The program brings together more than 200 students from around the country to live in RIT residence halls, take part in career-related activities, and enjoy social events during an exciting week of fun and friendship. On the final day of each session, parents attend a workshop that helps them prepare their student for life after high school. Cost is $650 and includes everything except spending money and transportation. To apply online, go to http://www.rit.edu/NTID/EYFDD For more information, call 585-475-6700 (voice/TTY) or e-mail mailto:EYFinfo@rit.edu Application deadline is April 30. .............................................................. In 2010, there has never been a more exciting time to to be a part of the world's premier innovative event as the first Business Convention and Expo of the Deaf! When? May 27-30,2010, Houston, Texas Do you need to change your LIFE? Do you want SUCCESS? How do you become innovative? By getting out of the same old mindset and thinking outside the box! Join us for a training with a world class keynote speaker and trainer Steve Siebold: http://wpress.deafbiz.org/keynotes This is a great opportunity for you to connect and be inspired by an audience of business and professional minds from all around the world. You will become part of a dynamic team of motivated leaders who share a passion for creating change. You will learn more from new business and professional sessions along with the networking that helps boost productivity and revenue. Join us with your great ideas and help create strategies for success. Register here at: http://deafbusiness.org Click here for 12 reasons why you must go... http://wpress.deafbiz.org/reasons The richest people in world build networks. Everyone else is trained to look for work. ~Robert Kiyosaki~ Achieve SUCCESS as you create your legacy! .............................................................. For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com .............................................................. .............................................................. weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://deafdigest.com updated every Monday .............................................................. .............................................................. ALL ULTRATEC TTYs ON SALE! March comes in like a lion with a roaring special from WCI! All Ultratec TTYs are 15% off. Choose from several different models all with superior quality and state-of-the art technology. You're sure to find a TTY that is right for you. Call us at 1-800-233-9130 (V/TTY) or visit us at: http://www.weitbrecht.com/specials.html?utm_source=dw for more details on our TTYs and all our other products. For a copy of our NEW catalog, email your request to: mailto:sales@weitbrecht.com We're on Facebook! Become a fan and get a free gift! WCI. Your Single Source for Assistive Technology .............................................................. .............................................................. Lifelinks Video Relay SPEAKS YOUR LANGUAGE! ANY LANGUAGE! OVER 150 LANGUAGES AVAILABLE, INCLUDING: Afrikaans Albanian Arabic Armenian Azerbaijani Belorussian Bengali Bosnian Bulgarian Chechen Chinese Croatian Czech Danish Dutch English Estonian Farsi Finnish French Georgian German Greek Haitian Creole Hausa Hebrew Hindi Hungarian Icelandic Indonesian Irish Italian Japanese Kazakh Korean Latin Lithuanian Luxembourgish Macedonian Malay Mongolian Norwegian Pashto Polish Portuguese Romanian Russian Serbian Slovak Spanish Swahili Swedish Tagalog Thai Turkish Turkmen Tuvan Ukrainian Urdu Uzbek Vietnamese Also, Select your interpreter by gender, preference, previous experience, etc. Deaf Callers Dial: LLVRS.TV P3, VP-100(tm), VP-200(tm) or D-Link(tm), Z-Series devices, V-Pad(tm) Hearing Callers Dial: 888-SIGN-LANGUAGE (888-744-6526) Connect with a LifeLinks VRS American Sign Language interpreter for your chosen language. LifeLinks will complete the call and translation at no charge! The easiest way to connect to family, friends, and business: LifeLinks - No Wait VRS Just instruct your hearing caller to say the name of his/her language in English and to have your ten digit number available. Visit us online at http://www.lifelinks.net Fast, Reliable, Personal .............................................................. .............................................................. BE CAREFUL OF STATISTICS England says it has 9 million deaf and hard of hearing people. The English population is about 62 million people. That would mean about 16 percent of the population are either deaf or hard of hearing? Do we believe it? No, because the percentage is too high. But wait - England also says 6.5 million deaf and hard of hearing people are at age 60 and above. That means England has 2.5 million deaf people and 6.5 million late deafened people. Statistics is easy to fool and to misunderstand so be careful with it. - for ASL News version, please click on the arrow at: http://deafdigest.com/videos/englishstatistics (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) FEAR BY HARD OF HEARING PEOPLE Many, many hard of hearing people have a fear. What is this fear? That their hearing aid batteries would die in middle of a big hearing meeting or a big hearing conference. Many hard of hearing people carry spare batteries in their pockets as a back up, just in case. But many other hard of hearing people forget to carry their own back up batteries. This is the real fear among hard of hearing people. - for ASL News version, please click on the arrow at: http://deafdigest.com/videos/hearingaidbatteries (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) SHODDY INTERPRETING HURTING DEAF PROFESSIONALS There are tales of shoddy interpreting that have hurt the work performances of deaf professionals. - example 1: a deaf bureaucrat in a government agency was not asked to make a presentation at a conference because of the lack of confidence in interpreter's performance. Why is it that so? The agency was too cheap to hire skilled, top-caliber interpreters - example 2: a deaf educator in a public educational setting, located in a small town, was not able to line up skilled, top-caliber interpreters. The top interpreters in the state all work in the bigger cities. Why is it that so? Big city interpreting salaries are higher than small town interpreting salaries MAKING THE LIST OF PRINCE PHILIP'S TOP 10 GAFFES The Daily Mirror, a tabloid newspaper in Great Britain, ran an article that listed Prince Philip's top 10 embarrassing moments. Making the top 10 list was this one: "Deaf? If you are near there, no wonder you are deaf." Phil dishes out some sound advice to a group from the British Deaf Association who were standing near a band Just as bad as the suggestion by former mayor of Toledo, Ohio that all deaf people buy houses near the airport. That suggestion hit the newspapers about ten years ago. LACK OF INTEREST AMONG INTERPRETERS? Many professions require re-training sessions in order to keep up with the times, changes and trends, etc. A certain workshop, designed for interpreters in a certain state, was cancelled. The workshop sponsors needed a certain number of interpreters to register. Only half of that certain number signed up, and so, the workshop never took place. Are interpreters indifferent towards training? No, they're probably busy with their interpreting assignments and cannot take time off to attend the workshop. SCRANTON IS VERY MUCH ALIVE AND KICKING Last year the Scranton State School for the Deaf changed over to The Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children. The state of Pennsylvania handed over the management of the school to the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf (WPSD). Why is DeafDigest mentioning this? Because when Don Rhoten, the WPSD superintendent is in the Scranton area he bumps into local people that actually thought the deaf school disappeared from the map! Perhaps basketball fans would know better because the local newspaper would print the deaf school scores, but the non-basketball fans would have no idea! To combat this lack of knowledge, the WPSD people will be embarking on a state-wide public relations drive on behalf of the Scranton School. OUR ORGANIZATIONS SERVING THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING We have many, many organizations, both national and local, that serve deaf and hard of hearing people. One such organization is: Deaf and Hard of Hearing In Government For the organization goals and objectives and its web site, click on: http://deafdigest.com/dhhig CRYING BY DEAF BABIES? A research conducted by a team at University of Wurzburg in Germany said that hearing babies cry in their home language. French babies cry in French; German babies in German and so on. What about crying by deaf babies in homes of ASL-signing parents? Do they cry in ASL? AN EXCUSE FOR NOT WEARING A HEARING AID I took off my hearing aid and have not gotten around to putting it back on .............................................................. .............................................................. For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com for Special Notes, please go to the bottom of this section .............................................................. .............................................................. WHAT IS THAT SUPPOSED TO MEAN? he was profoundly tone-deaf not sure if this comment is a joke or if it is a fact; an acquaintance of DeafDigest editor had serious tone-deafness issues. He functioned as a hearing person with lower frequencies and functioned as a deaf person with higher frequencies. In his younger years he was miserable, not being able to catch higher frequencies - but as he got older, he matured and has dealt with his high-frequency deafness .............................................................. .............................................................. Eastern Canada (Canadian Maritimes) & Fall Foliage Tour Tour leaves from and returns to Boston, MA 12-days, September 18-September 29, 2010 For more info contact: Joy Carney mailto:joyfulcarney@comcast.net 302-436-5384 (FAX) .............................................................. .............................................................. Berrigan's Tax and Bookkeeping Service If you are looking for someone with tax and bookkeeping background who is fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) to provide bookkeeping & tax service for your personal, business or organization, I can provide the service. My bookkeeping service can be customized in any way to meet your financial needs and goals. It includes general bookkeeping, taxes, payroll, financial reporting, training and much more. To have accurate financial information will empower you to make wise and more accurate financial decisions. My tax service provides you with the preparation of individual federal and state tax returns and to answer questions that will help you get a better understanding of how the adjustments, deductions or credits may affect your tax situations in other possible ways. My firm is based on professionalism and confidentiality with a guarantee of complete satisfaction. Please feel free to contact me to make an appointment. Thank you. Terence Berrigan Berrigan's Tax & Bookkeeping Service Web Page: http://www.berrigans-taxbookkeeping.com VP: (866) 669-9616 Pager: mailto:TBerrigan@sprint.blackberry.net Email: mailto:Terry@berrigans-taxbookkeeping.com .............................................................. .............................................................. Interpreters and ASL & ITP Students and Teachers Deserve More from a Conference Hi ... We are the 31st World's Largest Silent Weekend The venue for the June 24-27, 2010 event will handle 700-1000 participants and include a medical interpreting track. Novice, beginning, intermediate and advanced ASL and ITP students, as well as interpreters (CEUs offered) will have around 150 hours of seminars to choose from. The 31st Silent Weekend is at the Florida Hotel at the Florida Mall in Orlando with its huge food court allowing you to have a complete meal for $5.99 instead of paying $20-30 at other conferences' hotel prices. The room costs are even lower than last year ... just $105 with free parking and unlimited free internet! For your planning convenience, the website has the dates from 2010 to 2020 posted. Students, teachers and interpreters seeking to improve their skills can bring family members and they can take novice sign language classes! Many of our current interpreters started out as novice ASL students at the Silent Weekend! There are simply no other local, regional or national venues offering you so many hours of classes as inexpensively as the Silent Weekends. Just check them out and register at http://www.DrSign.com Sign language DVDs are available online at http://www.DrSign.com - A DVD "When 'Duck' is not Enough" to show you how to represent inanimate objects is now available Join us for the 9th Florida/Alaska Motorcycle Benefit Run to help deaf babies! This is the world's longest group motorcycle benefit run. Some people are planning to fly to Calgary, Alberta and rent cars and follow us to and from Alaska and enjoy bed and breakfast inns! See http://www.AlaskaBikeRun.com for updates and photos. These trips will take place every year so why not make plans to join us now in July 17, 2010? Please browse our selection of signing greeting cards at: http://www.DrSign.com .............................................................. .............................................................. Hot DeafNews boring, but important! If a hearing person works in a deaf-related field and then becomes a political leader, would he hold dear to his heart the best interests of the deaf? Let us hope so. In that case, Bowen Greenwood worked for the Montana Telecommunications Access Program, which distributes devices and equipment for the deaf. He has recently become the executive director of the Montana Republican Party. Will he help the deaf on a higher level? We will wait and see. .. Deaf Picture of the Week: Vincent Wood deaf meteorologist, NOAA http://www.nssl.noaa.gov/edu/safety/pagers.html DeafDigest is not sure if he is the only deaf meteorologist around or if there are a few others that we do not know about? .. Question of the week: Q. Rush Limbaugh, whom incidentally is late deafened and wears a CI, said he would go to Costa Rica for medical care since costs are so much lower there. Would this mean a CI in Costa Rica would be much cheaper than a $50,000 operation in USA? A. Do not know, but one thing is for sure, if there are CI complications, the American would need to fly to Costa Rica again to recheck the device! send your questions to mailto:barry@deafdigest.com the most interesting questions may be answered in future DeafDigest editions. Thank you. .. Wish List of the Week: that FCC would require captions on the Internet, DVDs and the video games. Such captions are voluntary but not compulsory. .. DeafHistory - Looking Back: During the sixties - the civil rights movements had a domino effect, encouraging deaf activists as well as disabled activists to demand (and win) their rights as first class citizens .. Deaf and the Money: A former hearing waitress posted a comment on a blog. She said: try to avoid serving the deaf; they are poor tippers DeafDigest editor knows of a former waitress; she worked for a national restaurant chain; she complained that once a week three deaf individuals would go to that restaurant to be served by her. They would monopolize the table for hours at a time, and would leave just pennies in tips! .. DeafNumbers of the Week: At Ohlone College, Fremont, CA 200 650 200 - number of deaf students 650 - number of Deaf Studies students .. DeafResources wrong way of using sign language http://deafdigest.com/wrongwaysigning/ for a listing of deaf reference & library resources, http://deafdigest.com/deafresources/ (examples are listing of elected deaf officials, listing of deaf Nobel Prize winners, etc; list will be added on a gradual basis - so do check this site from time to time) .. Selected top deaf sports stories from DeafDigest Sports 2 Maryland girls on USA deaf U-21 women's basketball team http://deafdigest.com/under21basketball/ Gallaudet coach Kevin Cook in Ohio newspaper story http://deafdigest.com/caroleckmanaward/ DeafDigest Sports is also distributed by DeafDigest To subscribe, e-mail mailto:barry@deafdigest.com - DeafDigest Sports archives: http://deafdigest.com/deafdigestsportsarchives/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Selected Deaf Events - D.C. Deaf Film Festival Washington, DC March 26-27, 2010 http://deafdigest.com/dcdeaffilmfestival/ - Charlotte's Web (play for children) Washington, DC April 15-18, 2010 http://deafdigest.com/charlottesweb/ - East Regional Deaf Marriage Conference Ridgecrest, NC April 23-25, 2010 http://deafdigest.com/ridgecrest/ - The Americans with Disabilities Act As Amended: Update for 2010 Columbus, Ohio Monday April 26th http://deafdigest.com/adaohiostate/ (if you have a deaf event you wish to be posted, email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com - there is no charge, but certain conditions apply and DeafDigest reserves the right to refuse event submissions) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- * YOU COULD PLACE YOUR PAID EMPLOYMENT ADS IN THIS SECTION * on a per-subscriber basis, the DeafDigest ad rates are the best in the nation. * For more information, send E-mail to mailto:barry@deafdigest.com -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Position opening Executive Director The Center for Hearing and Deafness, Inc Philadelphia, PA area The Center for Hearing and Deafness, Inc. (CHAD), a community based organization located in West Chester, PA, serves the Deaf and hard of hearing community (D/HoH). CHAD is the only general, drop-in, social service agency of its kind in the five-county Philadelphia area. CHAD's mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing and their families through information, social services, education and advocacy. Reporting to the Board of Directors, CHAD seeks a full-time Executive Director. The candidate should have the ability of overseeing financial operations of a smaller organization, a record of successful fundraising for nonprofit organizations, and demonstrated accomplishments in administering and managing programs, and contracts. CHAD is looking for an experienced leader with the management skills and vision to continue the growth and development of the organization. The Executive Director must embrace CHAD's mission and purpose. Requirements: A minimum of 5 years experience at a supervisory/management level, preferably in a non-profit health or human service field. In depth knowledge of issues and resources within the hearing loss field, including a conversational fluency with American Sign is strongly desired. Interested candidates can email resume to mailto:berdav@verizon.net -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Position opening Program Specialist The Center for Hearing and Deafness, Inc Philadelphia, PA area The Center for Hearing and Deafness, Inc. (CHAD) seeks a part-time Program Specialist to provide a variety of human service programs to individuals who are Deaf and hard of hearing (D/HOH). CHAD, a community based non-profit organization, is the only general, drop-in, social service agency of its kind in the five-county Philadelphia area. CHAD's mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals who are Deaf or hard of hearing and their families through information, social services, education and advocacy. Duties include: - Provide in-depth case management services to D/HOH individuals, including those with additional mental and/or vision challenges - Conduct comprehensive intakes, assessments, and referrals for a variety of phone calls and walk-ins - Interact with other agencies and individuals and act as an advocate when necessary - Related administrative duties Requirements: - Fluency in American Sign Language - Highly motivated to work with and assist D/HOH people and their families - Ability to travel mostly throughout Chester County, and occasionally to neighboring counties - Bachelors degree and several years of human service experience preferred - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Interested candidates can email resume to mailto:berdav@verizon.net -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Position opening Program Director The Center for Hearing and Deafness, Inc Philadelphia, PA area The Center for Hearing and Deafness, Inc. (CHAD) seeks a full-time Program Director to coordinate and supervise all CHAD programs and program staff so as to meet all contracted requirements, satisfy all program descriptions and to insure top quality services. CHAD, a community based non-profit organization, is the only general, drop-in, social service agency of its kind in the five-county Philadelphia area. CHAD's mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals who are Deaf or hard of hearing and their families through information, social services, education and advocacy. Position Requirements: - Minimum of BA or BS degree in health or human service field. - Minimum of three years experience in providing health or human services. - At least one year of experience in human service management, including supervision, administration and finances. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - an effective team player. - Excellent writing and good computer skills. - Must be able to independently develop and manage multiple projects at once. - Background in working with deaf and hard of hearing people and their families preferred. - Competent conversational American Sign Language ability strongly desired. Interested candidates can email resume to mailto:berdav@verizon.net -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Mental Health Technician National Deaf Academy Mt Dora, Florida Responsible for the daily supervision and monitoring of residents safety, activities of daily living, school attendance and recreation activities. Requires minimum high school diploma Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred. Experience working in behavioral health setting preferred. Fluent in ASL preferred. American Sign Language training provided on site. All shifts available. Competitive salary and excellent benefits. Fax resume to Human Resources: (352)735-4939 or send resume to: National Deaf Academy, Attention: Human Resources, 19650 US Hwy 441, Mt. Dora, Florida 32757. Phone (352)735-9500 mailto:barbara.tashlein@psysolutions.com EOE -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Job Postings Teachers at Preparatory School at the National Deaf Academy Mt Dora, Florida Full-Time Teachers Wanted This position required full-time teachers to obtain current Bachelor's degree and Florida certification. Two years in Special Education and working with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing or Dual-Sensory with Communication Disorders is preferred. - Teacher in Special Needs Program must have Varied Exceptionality or Exceptional Student Education certification - Teach in Deaf Education Program must have Hearing Impaired certification. This position exists to provide direct instruction and other educational services to children, adolescents, and young adults in treatment in order to help them maintain or improve their academic performance levels/standing, as well as help them make a smooth post-discharge transition back into their home school setting. This responsibility is carried out by careful instructional planning utilizing a well designed Individualized Educational Plan. The classroom instruction follows unit planning that based on the best practices and evidence-based researches for Exceptional Student Education students. The teachers are able to communicate fluently through American Sign Language (ASL) and deliver multi-sensory and innovative strategies in all instructions. In addition, the teachers provide positive behavioral support and interventions in their classroom. - Contractual Visually-Impaired Teacher Wanted This position is a contractual basis that requires a certified teacher specialized in Visually Impaired with a background in American Sign Language. This position focuses on working with Visually Impaired and Deaf-Blind students who are in a behavioral health residential facility. This position also requires extensive knowledge of assessments and services in order to help the visually-impaired students maintain or improve their quality of life while they are in treatment and for transition. Teacher must be familiar with multi-modality instruction, including instructional and Braille materials. To be a partner with the educational team, Visually Impaired teacher is responsible providing an array of education service delivery to meet the needs and abilities of the students based on the recommendations from the assessments and Individualized Educational Plan. In this position, the teacher who works with visually impaired students with behavioral disorders requires flexibility with unexpected setbacks and fluctuated schedule. Competitive salary and excellent benefits. Fax resume to Human Resources: (352)735-4939 or send resume to: National Deaf Academy, Attention: Human Resources, 19650 US Hwy 441, Mt. Dora, Florida 32757. Phone (352)735-9500 mailto:barbara.tashlein@psysolutions.com EOE -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position available ASL Program Director Goshen College Goshen, IN Goshen College seeks Program Director/Instructor for growing American Sign Language and Interpreting major/minor to begin fall semester of the 2010-2011 academic year. Responsibilities include teaching upper level ASL-English Interpreting and related courses; oversight of internships; and continued program development. PhD preferred, Master's degree required, in linguistics, education, sign language interpreting or related field; multicultural experience preferred; ASLTA certification or working toward certification. Goshen College is a liberal arts institution of 1,000 students dedicated to the development of informed, articulate, sensitive and responsible Christians. It is nationally ranked for its study abroad programs. As a ministry of the Mennonite Church, the institution seeks to integrate Christian values with educational and professional life. Goshen College has adopted five core values around which programs are built: 1) Christ-centered; 2) Passionate Learners; 3) Servant Leaders; 4) Compassionate Peacemakers; and (5) Global Citizens. To apply, see the position announcement at: http://www.goshen.edu/employment -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Deaf Services Manager BJC Behavioral Health St Louis, MO for position description and application procedures, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/bjcdeaf/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Position Vacancy Notice Position: Instructor of the Deaf and Hearing Impaired Idaho Educational Services for the Deaf and the Blind Begin Date: August 2010 Position: Instructor of the Deaf and Hearing Impaired Nature of Work: Provide academic programs for elementary and/or middle/high school students and other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Idaho Standard Exceptional Child Certification with a Hearing Impaired Endorsement or ability to obtain; excellent receptive and expressive skills in American Sign Language; Bachelor’s degree acceptable, Master's degree preferred; Desired Math, Science or Language Arts Certification. Salary: Commensurate with education and experience Benefits: Comprehensive fringe benefit package included To Apply: Interested persons are to submit a letter of application, resume, official transcripts, copies of certification and three letters of recommendations to: Idaho Educational Services for the Deaf and the Blind Attn: Human Resources 1450 Main St Gooding, ID 83330 Location: ISDB campus in Gooding. Closing Date: Open until filled. Successful candidate will be required to submit a completed ten finger fingerprint card or scan to the Idaho State Dept. of Education no later than five days after the employees' first day of employment with the school or unsupervised contact with students in a K-12 setting, whichever is sooner per Idaho Code 33-130 & 33-512. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position vacancy Supervising Head Teacher - Elementary Kansas School for the Deaf Olathe, KS The Kansas School for the Deaf, 450 East Park St., Olathe, KS 66061, is currently seeking qualified individuals for the following position opening effective July 1, 2010. - Supervising Head Teacher - Elementary Placement made within agency guidelines on salary schedule depending upon professional background and experience. KSD offers excellent benefits (Full Time Positions Only). Applicants will be screened and the most highly qualified applicants will be invited for an interview session. The position is open until filled. KSD is located in the Heartland of the USA, part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. For area info on excellent schools and affordable housing check out: http://www.kcmo.org/ and http://www.olatheks.org/ For an application and a job announcement on this position, please refer to our website at www.ksdeaf.org or contact Teresa Chandler, Human Resources Office, at (913) 791-0501 (V/TTY) for further details on the position. E-mail: mailto:tchandler@ksd.state.ks.us Fax #: 913/780-6563 An Equal Employment/Educational Opportunities Agency Tobacco Free Campus KSD Embraces Diversity -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- job announcement Teacher (High School English/Language Arts) Georgia School for the Deaf Cave Spring, GA for position description and application procedures, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/english/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- job announcement Teacher (Middle School English/Language Arts) Georgia School for the Deaf Cave Spring, GA for position description and application procedures, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/englishmiddle/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- job announcement Teacher (High School Math) Georgia School for the Deaf Cave Spring, GA for position description and application procedures, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/hsmath -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- job announcement Substitute Teacher (Part-Time/Hourly) Georgia School for the Deaf Cave Spring, GA for position description and application procedures, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/subteach -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- interpreter coordinator Dallas, Texas http://deafdigest.com/jobs2-2/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Assistant Raritan NJ http://deafdigest.com/jobs4-2/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Counselor Baltimore, MD http://deafdigest.com/jobs6-2/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Teacher Cincinnati, Ohio http://deafdigest.com/jobs7-2/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Interpreter Springfield, MO http://deafdigest.com/jobs8/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Teacher Joplin, MO http://deafdigest.com/jobs9/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (updated March 14th) - 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Special Notes: Copyright 2010 by Barry Strassler, DeafDigest. 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DeafDigest – 14 March 2010
DeafDigest Blue - March 14, 2010 Blue Edition Barry Strassler, Editor http://www.deafdigest.com - updated every Monday America's Unique Deaf Stories; free subscription serving the Deaf Community since 1996; 14th year (to unsubscribe, please click on unsubscribe link at bottom or go to http://deafdigest.com and click on subscribe and follow instructions ) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- ASL Videos of the Week: http://deafdigest.com/videos/learning-5/ http://deafdigest.com/videos/moneysupport-2/ (please click on the arrow to start the video) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Big Savings During March Madness Sale March Madness means big savings at Harris Communications. 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Our law firm is expanding its litigation against Advanced Bionics related to defective cochlear implants implanted in young children and adults. Some of the firm's clients have suffered multiple implant surgeries due to a defective implant being surgically removed and replaced with a second defective implant that later failed. If you or your child has been implanted with a defective cochlear implant, we encourage you to contact Weitz & Luxenberg - we have a Deaf attorney and VP available. To find out more, please click on: http://www.weitzlux.com/failed-cochlear-implants_1937570.html and follow instructions on the screen. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- The DeafDigest is divided into Blue and Gold sections, both ranked equal in contents, features and ads. This is the Blue section. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- - Dedication DeafDigest dedicates this edition to 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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(updated posting - 2 NEW links) DiiT | Deaf Initiative in Technology - Professional Workshops Offered in Sign Language http://www.rit.edu/diit Introducing DiiT's 2010 Summer Workshop Series....offering workshops related to Business, English, Engineering, Graphic Communication, and Information Technology Take advantage of our discounted rates and REGISTER TODAY! - Register by April 1, 2010 to Receive 10% Off - Register for Two Workshops to Receive 20% Off - Register with a Friend to also Receive 20% Off - Register with Two Friends to Receive 30% Off Click on any of the workshop titles for more information. - DiiT Workshop Series on Business Microsoft Certified Application Specialist Exam Preparation -- June 7-11, 2010 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/MCAS.html Is It For You: Starting Your Own Business -- June 14-18, 2010 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/business.html Microsoft Access 2007: Create a Database -- June 14-18, 2010 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/access.html Microsoft Office 2007: A Professional Approach -- July 12-16, 2010 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/office.html - DiiT Workshop Series on Workplace Writing Basic Workplace Correspondence -- June 7-11, 2010 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/correspondence.html Basic Report Writing in the Workplace -- June 21-25, 2010 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/report.html - DiiT Workshop Series on Engineering 5S/6S For Employees -- June 10-11, 2010 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/FiveS.html Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt -- June 14-18, 2010 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/SixSigma.html Intro to Computer Numerical Control Programming -- June 21-25, 2010 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/CNCP.html - DiiT Workshop Series on Graphic Communication Intro to Web Site Development Using Dreamweaver CS4 -- June 7-11, 2010 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/dreamweaver.html Advanced Web Site Development Using Dreamweaver CS4 -- June 21-25, 2010 (NEW) http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/dreamweaverAdv.html Adobe Flash CS4 -- June 14-18, 2010 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/flash.html Digital Photography -- June 14-18, 2010 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/digitalPhoto.html - DiiT Workshop Series on Information Technology Mac OS X Support Essentials -- June 21-25, 2010 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/Mac.html Introduction to Windows 7 -- June 7-9 (NEW) http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/Windows7.html Introduction to Network Security -- July 12-16, 2010 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/security.html Introduction to Network+(tm) Certification -- July 26-30, 2010 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/NetworkPlus.html DiiT provides up-to-the-minute technical training in an all sign environment. Workshop participants get the benefit of direct interaction with the instructors without the need for interpreters that most professional workshops require. All workshops are held at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf 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). ................................................................ 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. - for ASL News version, please click on the arrow at: http://deafdigest.com/videos/moneysupport-2/ (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? ................................................................ ................................................................ Meet and chat with deaf singles and friends worldwide on the largest deaf network on the Internet ! * Find out why Deaf Match International works....since 2001 * Sign up and list your profile for FREE * The most Deaf and Hard of Hearing singles online - thousands of members ! Visit: www.DeafMatchInternational.com .......................................................................... ............................. United TTY has all of your assistive technology needs at the Best Prices with Free Shipping...everyday ! Check out the new "Speak N Read" portable personal communicator ! 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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. ................................................................ ................................................................ weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://deafdigest.com updated every Monday ................................................................ ................................................................ 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 ................................................................ ................................................................ For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com for Special Notes, please go to the bottom of the Gold section ................................................................ ................................................................ - Providing Individual, Couple and Group counseling - Psychosocial and psychoeducational Assessment - Forensic Consultation and Assessment Reports For children, teens, adults...ASL fluent Private practice in West Los Angeles or via Videotherapy Please contact me via email at mailto:DrAFreeman@verizon.net or my website at http://www.DrAlisonFreeman.net or VP at 1-866-481-4502 or voice mail 310- 712-1200 Alison Freeman, Ph.D. ................................................................ ................................................................ http://www.healthbridges.info announcement HEALTH AND ADVOCACY INFORMATION FOR PERSON WHO ARE DEAF, DEAF-BLIND, AND HARD OF HEARING: Persons who are Deaf, Deafblind and hard of hearing are grossly underserved by both the physical health and the behavioral health care system. In many cases, the patient as well as the health care provider who may provide service to them, is unaware of laws that mandate the provision of accommodations in the health care setting so that all persons have equal access to health related information. A new web site called http://www.healthbridges.info was created by people who are Deaf, DeafBlind and hard of hearing. Features Include: * An Accommodation card for you to print and carry that you can make for yourself that tells health care providers where to call for an interpreter in case of emergency * Live videos about hospital accommodations * Wellness topics that change each month * Links to information about counseling services * Resources and valuable links about how to find important information about emotional and substance abuse topics Please visit the site and let us know about topics that you want to learn more about. ................................................................ ................................................................ Hot DeafNews boring, but important! 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! .. 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 .. 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 ! -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- * YOU COULD PLACE YOUR PAID EMPLOYMENT ADS IN THIS SECTION * on a per-subscriber basis, the DeafDigest ad rates are the best in the nation. * For more information, send E-mail to mailto:barry@deafdigest.com -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (updated March 14th) - 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Executive Director Buffalo, NY http://deafdigest.com/jobs1-2/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- interpreter Woodlands, TX http://deafdigest.com/jobs3-2/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- voc rehab Baltimore, MD http://deafdigest.com/jobs5-2/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Special notes: (located at the bottom of the Gold section) http://deafdigest.com
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This is the Gold section. .. weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://deafdigest.com (updated every Monday) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Hot Deaf News during the week: - Hot Newspaper stories during the week: A popular deaf improvisional actor in Edmonton http://deafdigest.com/connor/ A promising deaf composer http://deafdigest.com/lloydcoleman/ - Very Hot News Google said all videos will be captioned, thanks to its speech-recognition technology. Is this great or not so great? The English language has so many, many accents. Would the technology allow an accurate captioning no matter what the accent is? And would ASL videos be also captioned? - Thursday March 4th Deron Emmons, who is deaf, reached settlement with Family Services Association, Inc, Dayton, Ohio over a job discrimination lawsuit. Emmons was offered a position as director of the agency's Community Services for the Deaf, but which offered less pay than his previous position as project director. This lower salary offer led to the lawsuit. - Friday March 5th The Betty and Leonard Phillips Deaf Action Center in Shreveport, Louisiana, has been awarded $1.3 million in grant money from the Department of Commerce Broadband Technology Opportunity Program. It is being earmarked for the VRI project the center will offer. - Saturday March 6th Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, in Germany, has come up with a lip reading machine that is being featured at the upcoming Hanover CeBIT trade show. The machine is supposed to pick up mouth muscle activity movements that would be translated into words. Will it work? Stay tuned. (please go back to the Blue edition for the Sunday-Wednesday Hot Deaf News) .. Deaf Miscellaneous stuff: It is a Deja vu in Deaf Sports as far as France is concerned. It has always been an issue between Deaf Sports and Disabled Sports in that the latter wishes to control our sports. And that we, the deaf, wish to control our sports. The International Committee of Sports for the Deaf (ICSD) could not reach agreement with the Federation Francaise Handisport (FHH), on allowing the French deaf to control their own sports. As a result, FHH "terminated" the meeting. The ICSD is now seeking legal means with various international sports bodies. In a statement, ICSD said: ICSD remains committed to find solution for French Deaf Athletes .. Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing High School Sophomores and Juniors: Explore Your Future! College-bound deaf and hard-of-hearing high school sophomores and juniors who are interested in learning about careers in art, business, computers, engineering and science, can attend Explore Your Future (EYF), a summer career exploration program offered at Rochester Institute of Technology. Two sessions are scheduled for summer 2010: July 17 - 22 and July 24 - 29. The program brings together more than 200 students from around the country to live in RIT residence halls, take part in career-related activities, and enjoy social events during an exciting week of fun and friendship. On the final day of each session, parents attend a workshop that helps them prepare their student for life after high school. Cost is $650 and includes everything except spending money and transportation. To apply online, go to http://www.rit.edu/NTID/EYFDD For more information, call 585-475-6700 (voice/TTY) or e-mail mailto:EYFinfo@rit.edu Application deadline is April 30. .............................................................. For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com .............................................................. .............................................................. weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://deafdigest.com updated every Monday .............................................................. .............................................................. ALL ULTRATEC TTYs ON SALE! March comes in like a lion with a roaring special from WCI! All Ultratec TTYs are 15% off. Choose from several different models all with superior quality and state-of-the art technology. You're sure to find a TTY that is right for you. Call us at 1-800-233-9130 (V/TTY) or visit us at: http://www.weitbrecht.com/specials.html?utm_source=dw for more details on our TTYs and all our other products. For a copy of our NEW catalog, email your request to: mailto:sales@weitbrecht.com We're on Facebook! 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A deaf doctor said: Happens frequently - each surgeon has his own list of equipment for each operation, and sometimes the operating room staff cannot find the stuff! - for ASL News version, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/videos/cancelledci/ click on the arrow to start the video (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) .............................................................. Camp Isola Bella 2010 Berkshire Mountains, Connecticut High in the Berkshire Mountains, there is a shining lake with a beautiful island in the middle with the name of "Isola Bella" which means beautiful Island in Italian. It's a scenic island estate that has been turned into a recreational/residential summer camp for deaf and hard of hearing children from all over the country. The camp provides a wide variety of educational and recreational activities which are designed first and foremost to be FUN - but it is fun with purpose. The camp's philosophy, "learning through experience," is put into effect in three ways: self-esteem, physical fitness, and knowledge/skills. Campers, ranging in age from 8 years to 17 years old, have expressed many wonderful memories of past camp experiences. A wide range of activities are offered to provide appropriate challenges for the campers. Some of these activities include: swimming, boating, archery, arts & crafts, nature study, hiking, overnight camping, field trips, and more. New session: Leadership and Literacy Camp Camp Isola Bella is excited to offer a two-week fun-filled session devoted to enhancing leadership and literacy for students in the 5th-8th grades. In this program, there will be a strong emphasis on literacy activities and leadership challenges while fostering a positive and cooperative atmosphere that will allow each camper to thrive. Criteria for eligibility: - Deaf/Hard of hearing student in grades 5-8 - In good academic standing with leadership potential - Letter of recommendation from an academic teacher and an administrator Dates and prices: - Leadership & Literacy * (grades 5-8) runs from June 27 to July 9 Cost: $750 plus deposit $50 non-refundable application processing fee * Letter of recommendation needed from an academic teacher and school administrator - Youth Recreation * (ages 8-12) runs from July 11 to July 17 Cost: $400 plus deposit $50 non-refundable application processing fee * CODA welcome - Teen Adventure * (ages 13-17) runs from July 25 to August 7 Cost $750 plus deposit $50 non-refundable application processing fee * CODA welcome Note: Spaces are limited for CODAs based on first come, first serve. We have counselor and nurse position available. Go to: http://www.ASD-1817.org and select employment to fill out the application forms. For more information about Camp Isola Bella please contact Camp Director Steve Borsotti at mailto:steve.borsotti@asd-1817.org or visit the American School for the Deaf website at http://www.asd-1817.org Your children will thank you! .............................................................. A HIDDEN BEDROOM AT NAD HEADQUARTERS For many years the National Association of the Deaf had its headquarters at the Halex House in Silver Springs, Maryland. Halex House had many offices on three floors. In one of the offices there was a hidden (or secret) bedroom. Many people worked at the Halex House without knowing about that secret bedroom. A former NAD CEO used that secret bedroom as his "free" apartment. When the board of directors found out about it, they kicked him out of the free bed room but also forced him to resign! - for ASL News version, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/videos/bedroomnad/ click on the arrow to start the video (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) THIS 4-YEAR OLD DEAF KID IS A WOW ! A newspaper story was written up like this: His 4-year-old son is deaf, yet he can put on his shoes, use the bathroom, and warm up Hot Pockets in the microwave. Is it supposed to be a "wow" because the child is deaf? It is not a "wow" because all 4-year old children, both deaf and hearing, are supposed to have learned how to perform these simple every day tasks. .............................................................. Dr. Steven L. 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Two Full Time Deaf Dentists Proficient in American Sign Language: Dr. Steven Rattner and Dr. Bo Byun * Staff Trained in Sign Language Efficiency If you have any more questions, contact us at mailto:doctorbyun@hotmail.com for Dr. Bo Byun or mailto:SRattner@aol.com for Dr. Steven Rattner. Our dental offices are located in College Park, MD and Rockville/Gaithersburg, MD. Our phone number for TTY is 301-474-8278. Our website is http://www.drrattner.com .............................................................. A CSUN DECAL IN WASHINGTON, DC In a Washington, DC supermarket parking lot, DeafDigest editor spotted a CSUN decal in the back of the car. The CSUN decal was fingerspelled. Should we assume it is a deaf transfer student or a deaf graduate student from CSUN that is attending Gallaudet? Or is it a hearing student that bought the decal because he liked the idea of fingerspelling? COMPARING MATLIN WITH OTHER OSCAR WINNERS The USA Today, March 4th edition, ran a piece on past Oscar winners. As we all know, Marlee Matlin won an Oscar in 1986. The article ran a list of Oscar winners' future acting roles, within 5 years of their win. Morgan Freeman had 16 roles, Whoopi Goldberg, 14 roles, Anthony Hopkins, 14 roles, Jim Broadbent, 14 roles and Michael Caine, 13 roles. Marlee Matlin? She landed 4 roles in 5 years after her Oscar win. This may be misleading because the older Marlee got, the more roles she has landed. Many other Oscar winners were not so lucky! POSITIONS GAINED AT VIRGINIA SCHOOL FOR DEAF & BLIND Amid budgetary cuts affecting many residential schools for the deaf, Virginia School for the Deaf & Blind has gained 37 authorized positions. These positions were backed by general fund money. How is this happening? The state legislature agreed to the increase of positions two yeas ago in a budgetary two-year cycle - before - funding crisis got worse and worse. The disclaimer is that lawmakers may still try to take back some of these authorized positions. Let's hope it will never happen. OUR ORGANIZATIONS SERVING THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING We have many, many organizations, both national and local, that serve deaf and hard of hearing people. One such organization is: Association of Adult Musicians with Hearing Loss For the organization goals and objectives and its web site, click on: http://deafdigest.com/aamhl/ A POLICE TRAINING SCENARIO Police departments across USA have their own training sessions, where rookie and veteran officers go through different scenarios. As described in a newspaper story: In a simulated traffic stop scenario, a trainer playing the driver got out of his vehicle and approached me. The "driver" handed me a card saying he was deaf. Good thing I didn't shoot him with a fake pistol, even if he was obviously ignoring my commands to stay in his car. This has happened in real life to a leader of a deaf community. In a real traffic stop he was instructed, via gestures, to stay in his car. He didn't and the police officers swooped on him. Fortunately, nothing serious came out of it AN EXCUSE FOR NOT WEARING A HEARING AID am too embarrassed to wear it in public .............................................................. .............................................................. For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com for Special Notes, please go to the bottom of this section .............................................................. .............................................................. WHAT IS THAT SUPPOSED TO MEAN? Tyson Gillies deals with being almost deaf Baseball fans know that Tyson is a hot prospect with the Philadelphia Phillies, and much have been written up about his deafness. To be almost deaf means he is hearing but on the verge of deafness????? .............................................................. .............................................................. Eastern Canada (Canadian Maritimes) & Fall Foliage Tour Tour leaves from and returns to Boston, MA 12-days, September 18-September 29, 2010 For more info contact: Joy Carney mailto:joyfulcarney@comcast.net 302-436-5384 (FAX) .............................................................. .............................................................. Berrigan's Tax and Bookkeeping Service If you are looking for someone with tax and bookkeeping background who is fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) to provide bookkeeping & tax service for your personal, business or organization, I can provide the service. My bookkeeping service can be customized in any way to meet your financial needs and goals. It includes general bookkeeping, taxes, payroll, financial reporting, training and much more. To have accurate financial information will empower you to make wise and more accurate financial decisions. My tax service provides you with the preparation of individual federal and state tax returns and to answer questions that will help you get a better understanding of how the adjustments, deductions or credits may affect your tax situations in other possible ways. My firm is based on professionalism and confidentiality with a guarantee of complete satisfaction. Please feel free to contact me to make an appointment. Thank you. Terence Berrigan Berrigan's Tax & Bookkeeping Service Web Page: http://www.berrigans-taxbookkeeping.com VP: (866) 669-9616 Pager: mailto:TBerrigan@sprint.blackberry.net Email: mailto:Terry@berrigans-taxbookkeeping.com .............................................................. .............................................................. Interpreters and ASL & ITP Students and Teachers Deserve More from a Conference Hi ... We are the 31st World's Largest Silent Weekend The venue for the June 24-27, 2010 event will handle 700-1000 participants and include a medical interpreting track. Novice, beginning, intermediate and advanced ASL and ITP students, as well as interpreters (CEUs offered) will have around 150 hours of seminars to choose from. The 31st Silent Weekend is at the Florida Hotel at the Florida Mall in Orlando with its huge food court allowing you to have a complete meal for $5.99 instead of paying $20-30 at other conferences' hotel prices. The room costs are even lower than last year ... just $105 with free parking and unlimited free internet! For your planning convenience, the website has the dates from 2010 to 2020 posted. Students, teachers and interpreters seeking to improve their skills can bring family members and they can take novice sign language classes! Many of our current interpreters started out as novice ASL students at the Silent Weekend! There are simply no other local, regional or national venues offering you so many hours of classes as inexpensively as the Silent Weekends. Just check them out and register at http://www.DrSign.com Sign language DVDs are available online at http://www.DrSign.com - A DVD "When 'Duck' is not Enough" to show you how to represent inanimate objects is now available Join us for the 9th Florida/Alaska Motorcycle Benefit Run to help deaf babies! This is the world's longest group motorcycle benefit run. Some people are planning to fly to Calgary, Alberta and rent cars and follow us to and from Alaska and enjoy bed and breakfast inns! See http://www.AlaskaBikeRun.com for updates and photos. These trips will take place every year so why not make plans to join us now in July 17, 2010? Please browse our selection of signing greeting cards at: http://www.DrSign.com .............................................................. .............................................................. Hot DeafNews boring, but important! The Association for Airline Passenger Rights has requested that the US Department of Transportation require airplanes to install captions on in-flight movies. Would it be a sticky issue? What if the plane starts its flight in Europe enroute to an American city? Would the airline refuse to install captions on grounds that ADA does not extend beyond American borders? .. Deaf Picture of the Week: Dimitri Kanevsky deaf inventor with many patents http://domino.research.ibm.com/comm/research_people.nsf/pages/kanevsky.index.html .. Question of the week: Q. How do I file captioning complaints with the FCC? A. click on: https://esupport.fcc.gov/sform2000/formC!input.action?form_http://deafdigest.com/cgi-bin/s.pl?which=1-03-7-2010-18-18&page=2000C send your questions to mailto:barry@deafdigest.com the most interesting questions may be answered in future DeafDigest editions. Thank you. .. Wish List of the Week: that every single fast food drive in outlets in USA are deaf-friendly; a few are, many are not. .. DeafHistory - Looking Back: Year 1918 - during the big influenza epidemic that hit everywhere in the world, Joseph Dill Baker, not deaf, was concerned for the health of students and faculty at Maryland School for the Deaf. He enlisted the assistance of several outside nurses to assist the school nursing staff. As a result, there were no fatalities. Joseph was part of the generations of the Bakers that have served on the school Board of Visitors. .. Deaf and the Money: $252 million dollars This was what Yann Spindler, a deaf man, hoped to win in the New York Mega Millions lottery. He wanted the winnings to be earmarked towards a new school for the deaf. The problem was that the "winning" ticket he presented was counterfeit and he was arrested on the spot. .. DeafNumbers of the Week: wish to crunch disability statistics? Do click on: http://disabilitycompendium.org/ of course, we have to assume that a percentage of the disabled is deaf. .. DeafResources Alexander Graham Bell, who advocated oralism, invented the telephone; Thomas A. Edison, who was deaf, was a prolific inventor. Both men did not like each other. Do click on: http://deafdigest.com/bellversusedison/ for a listing of deaf reference & library resources, http://deafdigest.com/deafresources/ (examples are listing of elected deaf officials, listing of deaf Nobel Prize winners, etc; list will be added on a gradual basis - so do check this site from time to time) .. Selected top deaf sports stories from DeafDigest Sports baseball pitcher at Pierce College http://deafdigest.com/williamchapman/ A deaf wrestler at University of Wyoming http://deafdigest.com/leehelbig-2/ DeafDigest Sports is also distributed by DeafDigest To subscribe, e-mail mailto:barry@deafdigest.com - DeafDigest Sports archives: http://deafdigest.com/deafdigestsportsarchives/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- * YOU COULD PLACE YOUR PAID EMPLOYMENT ADS IN THIS SECTION * on a per-subscriber basis, the DeafDigest ad rates are the best in the nation. * For more information, send E-mail to mailto:barry@deafdigest.com -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Job announcement Deaf Community Outreach Assist at UCSD San Diego, CA A new Job #51012 Deaf Community Outreach Assist at UCSD to work with Melanie Nakaji job is at: http://jobs.ucsd.edu/bulletin/jobsearch.aspx?search=51012&x=0&y=0 Please apply on-line: http://jobs.ucsd.edu/HowToApply.aspx DESCRIPTION: Under supervision of the Principal Investigator and the Project Manager, the project assistant will provide the PI and Project Manager with administrative and research support for the American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreting Training Program. Responsibilities will include: gathering information on the various cancers via internet searches; copying, compiling, and filing consent documents; performing data collection and data entry; assisting with editing promotional and recruitment materials; assisting with maintaining grant timeline; assisting with reviewing website of online ASL library and providing feedback to the web designer; maintaining calendar of PI; processing purchase orders, payment authorizations, and mileage reimbursements. Job duties will also include: triaging and handling telephone calls for the deaf staff members; setting up staff meetings; setting up in-person and webinar consensus conferences among the project's various consultants; arranging all travel for staff and consultants; processing purchase orders and reimbursements; ordering supplies; submitting annual reports and assisting in the preparation of IRB updates and renewals; managing the project's EndNote databases; and assisting with the preparation of manuscripts and presentations. - Must have access to reliable transportation. QUALIFICATIONS: * Bilingual in English and American Sign Language. * Demonstrated knowledge of video phone relay services and ASL interpreting agencies. * Knowledge of resources available to Deaf community. Demonstrated cultural competency toward Deaf community and sensitivity to health care needs of Deaf community. * Demonstrated experience with federal grant submission and reporting guidelines. * Proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, Excel, EndNote and PubMed programs and familiarity with SPSS. * Ability to create basic flyers and educational materials appropriate for the Deaf community. Preferred: * Demonstrated understanding of Human Subjects and other UCSD basic procedures, policy, and forms, including MyTravel, IFIS, purchase orders, recharges, payment authorization, mileage reimbursements and Marketplace. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Must have valid CA Driver's license. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Deaf Services Manager BJC Behavioral Health St Louis, MO for position description and application procedures, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/bjcdeaf/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Position Vacancy Notice Position: Instructor of the Deaf and Hearing Impaired Idaho Educational Services for the Deaf and the Blind Begin Date: August 2010 Position: Instructor of the Deaf and Hearing Impaired Nature of Work: Provide academic programs for elementary and/or middle/high school students and other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Idaho Standard Exceptional Child Certification with a Hearing Impaired Endorsement or ability to obtain; excellent receptive and expressive skills in American Sign Language; Bachelor’s degree acceptable, Master's degree preferred; Desired Math, Science or Language Arts Certification. Salary: Commensurate with education and experience Benefits: Comprehensive fringe benefit package included To Apply: Interested persons are to submit a letter of application, resume, official transcripts, copies of certification and three letters of recommendations to: Idaho Educational Services for the Deaf and the Blind Attn: Human Resources 1450 Main St Gooding, ID 83330 Location: ISDB campus in Gooding. Closing Date: Open until filled. Successful candidate will be required to submit a completed ten finger fingerprint card or scan to the Idaho State Dept. of Education no later than five days after the employees' first day of employment with the school or unsupervised contact with students in a K-12 setting, whichever is sooner per Idaho Code 33-130 & 33-512. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position vacancy Supervising Head Teacher - Elementary Kansas School for the Deaf Olathe, KS The Kansas School for the Deaf, 450 East Park St., Olathe, KS 66061, is currently seeking qualified individuals for the following position opening effective July 1, 2010. - Supervising Head Teacher - Elementary Placement made within agency guidelines on salary schedule depending upon professional background and experience. KSD offers excellent benefits (Full Time Positions Only). Applicants will be screened and the most highly qualified applicants will be invited for an interview session. The position is open until filled. KSD is located in the Heartland of the USA, part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. For area info on excellent schools and affordable housing check out: http://www.kcmo.org/ and http://www.olatheks.org/ For an application and a job announcement on this position, please refer to our website at www.ksdeaf.org or contact Teresa Chandler, Human Resources Office, at (913) 791-0501 (V/TTY) for further details on the position. E-mail: mailto:tchandler@ksd.state.ks.us Fax #: 913/780-6563 An Equal Employment/Educational Opportunities Agency Tobacco Free Campus KSD Embraces Diversity -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- looking for Behavioral Health Team Leader Center for Hearing & Deaf Services Pittsburgh, PA Looking for Enthusiastic Behavioral Health Team Leader/ for Outpatient/Adult Behavioral health Treatment team to work with and supervise a team of clinicians who work in a well established team that serves Deaf citizens of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Where: Center for Hearing & Deaf Services, Inc. (HDS) 5th Avenue Downtown Pittsburgh Monday - Friday 37.5 hours per week. Master's Degree in Human Services AND 1 year of paid experience Working with Deaf population. American Sign Language fluency REQUIRED. Requires Act 33/34 Clearances, valid PA driver's license and access to a vehicle. You will be responsible for Oversight of the Outpatient component at HDS including clinical supervision of all the Outpatient services. You will have the opportunity to work with program planners to build community services for the Deaf. In addition, the Team Leader/Mobile therapist will provide community-based mobile mental health individual and group therapy to an adult behavioral health population that includes mental health disorders with the deaf, hard of hearing, and/or deaf/blind population. The Team Leader/Therapist is responsible to work with other therapist, the consulting psychiatrist, office of vocational rehabilitation counselors and case managers in a collaborative model. The Team Leader/Therapist will also provide oversight of clinical documentation and charting according to Federal, State, County and Organizational polices and procedures. Send resume to: Karen Tarasenkov Human Resource Recruitment & Training Specialist Mercy Behavioral Health 1200 Reedsdale Street Pittsburgh, Pa. 15233 Phone: 412-697-6504 Fax: 412-323-6985 mailto:KKTarasenkov@mercybh.org -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- $5,000 Sign On Bonus CLINICIAN St. Joseph's Healthcare System New Jersey Inspired Care At St. Joseph's Healthcare System, our inspiration comes from a tightly knit team of accomplished professionals that help give people in our care every opportunity to live life to the fullest. Through our commitment to support, technology and training, we think you will find one of the most rewarding and satisfying experiences of your career. As a key member of our ACCESS Program, a statewide program providing behavioral health services to Deaf and hard of hearing people throughout NJ, you will provide psychotherapy and clinical case management, along with ongoing psychosocial assessments and treatment planning to consumers within a variety of therapeutic settings and specialty areas. Responsibilities include: - performing comprehensive clinical assessments - interpreting data to formulate diagnosis - developing/implementing treatment strategies - providing clinical case management services, including the coordination of service delivery, referrals and linkage to medical and community services - maintaining documents and medical records - report writing - providing crisis intervention - developing discharge plans - advising consumers on major psychotropic medications and their side effects - handling other related duties as assigned To qualify, you must have a Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field, appropriate NJ State licensure or eligibility, along with the ability to prepare detailed assessments of patient referrals, and counsel individuals, groups or family members. Ability to provide direct, age specific patient care as appropriate to treatment setting will also be expected, as will superior oral/written communication, analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in American Sign Language is required. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. For immediate consideration, please fax 973.754.4511, or e-mail your resume to: mailto:kimbelle@sjhmc.org When e-mailing, put "Clinician - ACCESS Program" in the e-mail subject line. EOE M/F/D/V Faith, Care and Medicine…Working Together ST. JOSEPH'S HEALTHCARE SYSTEM St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center - St. Joseph's Children's Hospital St. Joseph's Wayne Hospital - St. Vincent's Nursing Home Visiting Health Services of New Jersey, Inc. A Ministry of the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth http://www.stjosephshealth.org -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Job Announcement Deaf and Hard of Hearing Accommodation Specialist University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI Work in beautiful Madison, Wisconsin at a Big Ten campus full of academic, athletic, and cultural activity. More information about campus and the Madison area can be found by visiting the Visitor and Information Programs link at: http://www.wisc.edu/about/location.php Job Duties: Recommend and facilitate appropriate and effective services for students who are DHH to ensure their access to the physical, educational, and social activities of the University of Wisconsin. The DHH Accommodation Specialist is the primary point person for students, faculty and staff in the delivery of services and accommodations in the classroom. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and recent and significant professional experience with individuals who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing in an educational setting is required. A master's degree in education, counseling, social work or a related field and professional experience with individuals who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing preferred. Salary: MINIMUM $37,000 For a complete job description qualifications listing, and application procedures see: http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/pvl/pv_063796.html Applications must be received by March 8, 2010 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- job announcement Teacher (High School English/Language Arts) Georgia School for the Deaf Cave Spring, GA for position description and application procedures, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/english/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- job announcement Teacher (Middle School English/Language Arts) Georgia School for the Deaf Cave Spring, GA for position description and application procedures, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/englishmiddle/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- job announcement Teacher (High School Math) Georgia School for the Deaf Cave Spring, GA for position description and application procedures, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/hsmath -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- job announcement Substitute Teacher (Part-Time/Hourly) Georgia School for the Deaf Cave Spring, GA for position description and application procedures, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/subteach -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- clerk/receptionist for the deaf Austin, Texas http://deafdigest.com/jobsb/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- assistant Queens, NY http://deafdigest.com/jobsd/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- psychologist St Paul, MN http://deafdigest.com/jobsf/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Special Notes: Copyright 2010 by Barry Strassler, DeafDigest. 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DeafDigest – 07 March 2010
DeafDigest Blue - March 7, 2010 Blue Edition Barry Strassler, Editor http://www.deafdigest.com - updated every Monday America's Unique Deaf Stories; free subscription serving the Deaf Community since 1996; 14th year (to unsubscribe, please click on unsubscribe link at bottom or go to http://deafdigest.com and click on subscribe and follow instructions ) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- ASL Videos of the Week: http://deafdigest.com/videos/video-landlord/ http://deafdigest.com/videos/video-hoosiers/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Score Big Savings During the March Madness Sale Even if you are not a sports fanatic, you will love the March Madness Sale at Harris Communications. 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Our law firm is expanding its litigation against Advanced Bionics related to defective cochlear implants implanted in young children and adults. Some of the firm's clients have suffered multiple implant surgeries due to a defective implant being surgically removed and replaced with a second defective implant that later failed. If you or your child has been implanted with a defective cochlear implant, we encourage you to contact Weitz & Luxenberg - we have a Deaf attorney and VP available. To find out more, please click on: http://www.weitzlux.com/failed-cochlear-implants_1937570.html and follow instructions on the screen. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- The DeafDigest is divided into Blue and Gold sections, both ranked equal in contents, features and ads. This is the Blue section. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- - Dedication DeafDigest dedicates this edition to 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) .. 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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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. ................................................................ ................................................................ weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://deafdigest.com updated every Monday ................................................................ ................................................................ 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 ................................................................ ................................................................ For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com for Special Notes, please go to the bottom of the Gold section ................................................................ ................................................................ - Providing Individual, Couple and Group counseling - Psychosocial and psychoeducational Assessment - Forensic Consultation and Assessment Reports For children, teens, adults...ASL fluent Private practice in West Los Angeles or via Videotherapy Please contact me via email at mailto:DrAFreeman@verizon.net or my website at http://www.DrAlisonFreeman.net or VP at 1-866-481-4502 or voice mail 310- 712-1200 Alison Freeman, Ph.D. ................................................................ Surdus Remodeling LLC is one of Washington, DC and Maryland's premier Deaf Owned remodeling contractors. We have been renovating residential homes in the metro area. Is it safe to hire an unlicensed contractor? 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We believe in making life more comfortable through quality remodels Elijah Gold, deaf owner Surdus, LLC Remodeling Based in Washington, DC http://www.surdusremodeling.com 866-520-8628 VOICE 202-540-8750 VP Licensed, Insured, and Bonded DC #68004119 MHIC #99522 *WE ACCEPT AMEX CREDIT CARD* ................................................................ ................................................................ http://www.healthbridges.info announcement HEALTH AND ADVOCACY INFORMATION FOR PERSON WHO ARE DEAF, DEAF-BLIND, AND HARD OF HEARING: Persons who are Deaf, Deafblind and hard of hearing are grossly underserved by both the physical health and the behavioral health care system. In many cases, the patient as well as the health care provider who may provide service to them, is unaware of laws that mandate the provision of accommodations in the health care setting so that all persons have equal access to health related information. A new web site called http://www.healthbridges.info was created by people who are Deaf, DeafBlind and hard of hearing. Features Include: * An Accommodation card for you to print and carry that you can make for yourself that tells health care providers where to call for an interpreter in case of emergency * Live videos about hospital accommodations * Wellness topics that change each month * Links to information about counseling services * Resources and valuable links about how to find important information about emotional and substance abuse topics Please visit the site and let us know about topics that you want to learn more about. ................................................................ ................................................................ Hot DeafNews boring, but important! 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. .. 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 .. DeafADA Issue of the Week: how can a city become ADA-compliant? Do click on: http://www.proudlyaccessibledubuque.com/about.cfm .. The Captioning Blunder of the Week: The USA World Couple (Cup) soccer team will practice soon .... 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 .. 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. .. 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. .... 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! .. 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. .. 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 .. 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. 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Happy reading ! -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- * YOU COULD PLACE YOUR PAID EMPLOYMENT ADS IN THIS SECTION * on a per-subscriber basis, the DeafDigest ad rates are the best in the nation. * For more information, send E-mail to mailto:barry@deafdigest.com -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Independent Living Advisor Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc Salisbury, Maryland Full/Part Time Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc. is a growing organization that promotes access to services and resources for residents of the Eastern Shore of Maryland who are deaf or hard of hearing and provides opportunities for full participation in all aspects of community life. Responsibilities: Provide training in independent living skills, such as: teaching personal and household management, budgeting skills, TTY training, accessing and utilizing communication resources, medication administration and developing community relationships. Requirements: Fluency in American Sign Language and written English, High School degree required. Demonstrates competency in independent living skills, Valid driver's license required and good driving record. Flexibility in working hours required. Benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Pension, Life, Vacation, sick and personal leave, Healthy Lifestyle Benefit To Apply: Submit a cover letter, resume and three letters of references to : Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc. Human Resources Department 806 Snow Hill Road Salisbury, Maryland 21804 or fax to 410-543-4874. 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DeafDigest – 01 March 2010
DeafDigest Mid-Week edition, February 29, 2012
— Best “deaf” film wins Oscar
The movie “The Artist” won 3 Oscar honors – best picture,
director and lead actor. David Pierce, deaf CEO of Davideo
Productions, was happy about it, saying that we love silent
films and that voice is not always important for a movie to look
good. DeafDigest hopes The Artist success will give us future
non-voice films that we all, deaf and hearing, can enjoy.
— A newspaper was wrong about Marlee Matlin
A writer for The Charlotte Observer wrote that Marlee
Matlin was not successful since her Oscar-winning movie in
1986. The writer is wrong. Since 1986 she had nearly 50
different roles in TV series, movies and special TV
appearances. Yes, she struggles to get new roles, but
all hearing actors have these same struggles!
— Future drive-ins for the deaf at all McDonalds?
We have complained for years that McDonald’s drive-ins
are not friendly to us. Hopefully this will change – four
McDonald’s drive-ins at Morganton, NC (near North Carolina
SD) now have push buttons at the kiosks. It alerts the
inside staff that the driver is deaf and to give him the
order clipboard. If this experiment is successful then
hopefully the McDonald’s headquarters in Oak Brook, IL
will install these special push buttons at all McDonald’s
outlets in USA!
— A deaf manager of world’s most popular fast food chain
Olivia Eson, just 20 years old, is deaf and is the manager
of McDonald’s at Bloomington, Illinois. She just won the
McDonald’s Chicago Region Crew Person of the Year honor, and
she is taking classes to move up on the McDonald’s management
ladder. She started working at McDonald’s at the age of 15 and
has made it her career. Yes, she deals with customers and with
her employees on a daily basis. DeafDigest does not think
she knows ASL.
— A college almost did not allow a deaf student to graduate!
Kelly Laatsch is a deaf junior at Central Michigan University.
Her goal is to become a teacher of the deaf. Because of a
crazy state rule, the college told her she is not allowed
to graduate! The rule is that all students must speak in English
(without an interpreter). When this story hit the newspapers
and TV news shows, the embarrassed college agreed to allow
her to graduate!
DeafDigest – 01 March 2010
DeafDigest Gold – February 28, 2010
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Hot Deaf News during the week:
– Hot Newspaper stories during the week:
Sudden Hearing Syndrome
http://deafdigest.com/suddenhearingsyndrome/
Sign language learning without courses
http://deafdigest.com/signlanguagelearning/
– Very Hot News
Your favorite TV program has lousy captions. In the
past you may have felt helpless dealing with
indifferent TV stations and lackadaiscal engineers.
Not any more, if FCC intends to stick to its most
recent mandate – that lousy captioning complaints
be given immediate attention. Will this mandate
work? DeafDigest hope so because timetable on
complaints are not spaced in days but in months!
Bottom line – who will remember a bad captioning
that took place two months ago on a long forgotten
TV episode!
– Thursday February 25th
The New York City board of education wanted to
transfer a group of hearing students in one
public school to 47 School for the Deaf. The
Deaf Community screamed and threatened to make
a big stink out of it at a scheduled public
hearing. The city backed off, but said it is
for the time being. Just stay tuned.
– Friday February 26th
The plans for the 2010 French Quarter Festival
in New Orleans have been announced. It will
take place on April 9-11. The event poster
has been designed by Christy Works-Boutte.
She is deaf and graduated from the
Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota,
Florida.
– Saturday February 27th
A group of future engineers, scientists and technicians
at Rochester School for the Deaf? Why not, since the
school will be fielding a robotics team that will
compete at the Robotics competition that will be
taking place next weekend at RIT. The deaf group
will not go at it alone; they’re being schooled by
a support group of robotics-knowledgeable mentors
in the community, both deaf and hearing. The team
web site is at: http://www.team3162.com
(please go back to the Blue edition for the Sunday-Wednesday
Hot Deaf News)
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Deaf Miscellaneous stuff:
Gallaudet needs two track and field coaches
Needed two coaches for 2009-2010 Gallaudet Track and Field team.
These positions will report to Head Coach Thomas Withrow. People with
experience in Sprinting and Mid-Distance as well as Pole Vault are
encouraged to apply.
Requirements:
Must have some experience as a track and field Coach or significant
experience as a runner. Must be available for practices starting
around 4:15pm and ending at 5:30pm daily, Track competitions will go
on Saturday’s and travel accommodations will be paid for. Must be
devoted to the improvement of our Track and Field Athletes
Compensation:
Will be based on experience. There will be coaching stipend
available.
If interested please contact Coach Thomas Withrow at
mailto:tewithrow@aol.com
These positions will start ASAP.
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Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing High School Sophomores and Juniors:
Explore Your Future!
College-bound deaf and hard-of-hearing high school sophomores and
juniors who are interested in learning about careers in art, business,
computers, engineering and science, can attend Explore Your Future
(EYF), a summer career exploration program offered at Rochester
Institute of Technology.
Two sessions are scheduled for summer 2010: July 17 – 22 and
July 24 – 29.
The program brings together more than 200 students from around the
country to live in RIT residence halls, take part in career-related
activities, and enjoy social events during an exciting week of fun
and friendship.
On the final day of each session, parents attend a workshop that helps
them prepare their student for life after high school.
Cost is $650 and includes everything except spending money and
transportation.
To apply online, go to http://www.rit.edu/NTID/EYFDD
For more information, call 585-475-6700 (voice/TTY) or e-mail
mailto:EYFinfo@rit.edu
Application deadline is April 30.
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FRUSTRATIONS IN WATCHING CAPTIONS
Many of us have watched a football game or
a basketball game on TV, but cannot follow
the scores because the captions hide it.
We have complained for years but this
problem continues.
One captioner said he can move the captions
away from the scores; the reason why he
doesn’t move it because he does not watch
the captions while he is typing very fast
to keep up with the voices.
He also said that the engineers in the
TV room can move the captions away from the
scores. But many of them don’t, and it is
frustrating.
– for ASL News version, please click on:
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(for your convenience, video links are posted on top
of each DeafDigest edition)
ORAL STORIES ON DEAF HISTORY
Deaf researchers and deaf historians use their
video equipment to tape signed interviews with
older deaf people. This is for deaf history
archives.
Do they interview older hearing people for
deaf history archives?
One deaf man wanted to know more about his
famous deaf grandfather. He went to a small town
where the grandfather grew up and asked questions
with some older hearing people. They all gave
him plenty of tales!
– for ASL News version, please click on:
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(for your convenience, video links are posted on top
of each DeafDigest edition)
THE NAD AND THE JFAAN
There was an announcement that the NAD has become
part of the JFAAN.
What is JFAAN? Spelled in full, it is The Justice
for All Action Network. What is it supposed to do?
It is to work with other disabled-related organizations
in hopes of exerting influence with the national policies,
politics, media and culture.
A new concept, it is? Hardly, during the seventies
we had the same thing – but under a different name,
the American Coalition of Citizens with Disabilities
(ACCD). At that time, the agenda was ADA, 504, etc.
TDI was part of the ACCD, but much disagreement
ensued with the organizational goals, policies
and procedures, and so, it pulled out. It slowly
led to the eventual collapse of ACCD.
A LONG TIME AGO DEAF FIREFIGHTER IN SMALL TOWN
When a person passes away, and if there are no
newspaper articles about him, then he may be be
a mystery generations later.
Eddie Wales, who was deaf, was both a boxer and
a firefighter in Ballymoney, a small town in
Northern Ireland during the thirties and forties.
To be deaf and to be a firefighter is interesting,
hence the mystery as to his firefighting duties.
Did he enter the buildings and fight fires or
was he relegated to light firefighting duties or
was he relegated to the support staff?
We shall never know!
THE WARREN BUFFETT CONNECTION TO IOWA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
Warren Buffett, described as the world’s most successful
investor, lives in Omaha. He, however, has a connection
with the Iowa School for the Deaf which is across the river
in Council Bluffs.
J. Schuyler Long, the school principal years way back,
has the high school building named after him. Long’s
granddaughter is the late Susan Thompson Buffett. She was
Warren’s late wife.
A MISLEADING ADVICE
An advice column in a newspaper said:
Speak easy, the deaf will understand
Deaf will understand? Not always; lip reading is
tricky. And the deaf person would hate it if the
hearing person would “exaggerate” his lip movements.
Instead, if the deaf person does not understand, then
be ready with notepad and pen.
A DEAF MANAGER OF A RESTAURANT
Big restaurants are operated by managers; it is a huge
responsibility – making sure nothing goes wrong and dealing
with small crises every day.
Crises can drive hearing managers crazy, and so, is it
a good profession for a deaf person in the hospitality
business?
Well, Nancy Watson, who is deaf, is the manager of
the Kona Grill in Lincolnshire, Illinois.
OUR ORGANIZATIONS SERVING THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING
We have many, many organizations, both national and
local, that serve deaf and hard of hearing people.
One such organization is:
American Sign Language Teachers Association
For the organization goals and objectives and its web site, click on:
http://deafdigest.com/aslta/
AN EXCUSE FOR NOT WEARING A HEARING AID
strange noises freak me out
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WHAT IS THAT SUPPOSED TO MEAN?
he is determinedly deaf,
Is that same thing as being profoundly deaf?
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Interpreters and ASL & ITP Students and Teachers Deserve More
from a Conference
Hi … We are the 31st World’s Largest Silent Weekend
The venue for the June 24-27, 2010 event will handle 700-1000
participants and include a medical interpreting track. Novice,
beginning, intermediate and advanced ASL and ITP students, as
well as interpreters (CEUs offered) will have around 150 hours
of seminars to choose from.
The 31st Silent Weekend is at the Florida Hotel at the Florida
Mall in Orlando with its huge food court allowing you to have
a complete meal for $5.99 instead of paying $20-30 at other
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last year … just $105 with free parking and unlimited free
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Students, teachers and interpreters seeking to improve their
skills can bring family members and they can take novice sign
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There are simply no other local, regional or national venues
offering you so many hours of classes as inexpensively as the
Silent Weekends. Just check them out and register at
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Sign language DVDs are available online at
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A DVD “When ‘Duck’ is not Enough”
to show you how to represent inanimate objects is now available
Join us for the 9th Florida/Alaska Motorcycle Benefit Run to help
deaf babies! This is the world’s longest group motorcycle benefit
run. Some people are planning to fly to Calgary, Alberta and rent
cars and follow us to and from Alaska and enjoy bed and breakfast
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See http://www.AlaskaBikeRun.com for updates and photos.
These trips will take place every year so why not make plans
to join us now in July 17, 2010?
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Hot DeafNews boring, but important!
The Association for Airline Passenger Rights
has requested that the US Department of Transportation
require airplanes to install captions on in-flight
movies.
Would it be a sticky issue? What if the plane starts
its flight in Europe enroute to an American city?
Would the airline refuse to install captions on
grounds that ADA does not extend beyond American
borders?
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Deaf Picture of the Week:
Lauren Weibert
professional snowboarder
she is deaf
http://720boardshop.com/?p=311
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Question of the week:
Q. My doctor said:
bring your own interpreter
Is he correct?
A. No. He is breaking the law according to
ADA regulations.
send your questions to mailto:barry@deafdigest.com
the most interesting questions may be answered in
future DeafDigest editions. Thank you.
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Wish List of the Week:
a newspaper said:
Postal service: Projected to lose 13 percent of the 748,000
jobs it had in 2008.
DeafDigest wishes that all of our current deaf postal
service employees are safe and not in danger of
losing their jobs
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DeafHistory – Looking Back:
Year 1981 – Australian Theatre of the Deaf is
founded. It continues to thrive in its 29th year of
operations
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Deaf and the Money:
there are two sure things in life, both of which are
unavoidable – death and, ugh, taxes.
Tax season continues until midnight April 15th.
The IRS, however, has tips for us, the deaf, to
save money on taxes.
Do click on:
http://deafdigest.com/irstaxtips/
(the link was supposed to show up in last week’s
edition; it didn’t and for this, DeafDigest
apologizes for this oversight. Thank you for
bearing with DeafDigest)
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DeafNumbers of the Week:
over 30
the number of deaf-related organizations in the
San Francisco Bay area
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DeafResources
Ten Commandments of Deaf Culture
http://deafdigest.com/deaf-culture-10-comandments/
for a listing of deaf reference & library resources,
http://deafdigest.com/deafresources/
(examples are listing of elected deaf officials, listing of
deaf Nobel Prize winners, etc; list will be added on a
gradual basis – so do check this site from time to time)
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Selected top deaf sports stories from DeafDigest Sports
a 3-sport mainstreamed athlete in Indiana
http://deafdigest.com/tylermcachren/
Eric Ognibene, past elite diver
http://deafdigest.com/ericognibene/
DeafDigest Sports is also distributed by DeafDigest
To subscribe, e-mail mailto:barry@deafdigest.com
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Position Vacancy Notice
Position: Instructor of the Deaf and Hearing Impaired
Idaho Educational Services for the Deaf and the Blind
Begin Date: August 2010
Position: Instructor of the Deaf and Hearing Impaired
Nature of Work: Provide academic programs for elementary and/or
middle/high school students and other duties as assigned.
Minimum
Qualifications: Idaho Standard Exceptional Child Certification with a
Hearing Impaired Endorsement or ability to obtain; excellent receptive
and expressive skills in American Sign Language; Bachelor’s degree
acceptable, Master’s degree preferred; Desired Math, Science or
Language Arts Certification.
Salary: Commensurate with education and experience
Benefits: Comprehensive fringe benefit package included
To Apply: Interested persons are to submit a letter of
application, resume, official transcripts, copies of certification
and three letters of recommendations to:
Idaho Educational Services for the Deaf and the Blind
Attn: Human Resources
1450 Main St
Gooding, ID 83330
Location: ISDB campus in Gooding.
Closing Date: Open until filled.
Successful candidate will be required to submit a completed ten finger
fingerprint card or scan to the Idaho State Dept. of Education no later
than five days after the employees’ first day of employment with the
school or unsupervised contact with students in a K-12 setting,
whichever is sooner per Idaho Code 33-130 & 33-512.
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applications invited
ASL-English Interpreting Educator Position
Keuka College
Keuka Park, NY
Keuka College, located in the Finger Lakes region of central New York,
is an independent liberal arts-based college and a national leader in
experiential education. We invite applications for an Assistant
Professor of ASL & ASL-English Interpreting.
Position: Full-time (10 month) tenure-track position (pending budget
approval); teaching load of 12 credit hours per semester.
Starting Date: August 16, 2010.
Rank: Assistant Professor
Responsibilities
– Teach ASL & ASL-English interpreting courses
– Participate in curriculum development, assessment, and program
planning with the ASL and ASL-English Interpreting Programs Director
and colleagues
– Work closely with the ASL & ASL-English Interpreting Program
Director and colleagues.
– Provide academic advising to students in the major
– Develop internship and practicum opportunities for pre-service
interpreters
– Participate actively in recruitment and retention of ASL &
ASL-English Interpreting students
– Contribute to the College and Humanities and Fine Arts Division
through participation in College and Division functions, activities,
committees
– Demonstrate continuing professional and educational growth and
maintain expertise in areas of teaching responsibility
Qualifications:
– Master’s degree in ASL Linguistics, Interpreting, Deaf Studies, Deaf
Education, or related field required
– Native/near-native proficiency in ASL required.
– Possession of the ASLTA Certification, Certificate of Interpreting
(CI), or NIC from the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)
or Certification from the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment
(EIPA).
– Teaching experience related to ASL, Deaf Studies, & Interpreting
programs for at least 5 years at the post secondary level.
– Skill in establishing and maintaining effective professional/working
relationships with faculty and students
– Leadership & teamwork skills
– Skill in the use of SANS Sony Soloist and other ASL lab equipment
and software
– Skill in the use of multiple forms of electronic communication, such
as pager, email, & VP
Salary: commensurate with credentials and experience.
Application process (please send electronic copies of material whenever
possible)
– Letter of application (outlining interest in the position,
qualifications, and approach to teaching)
– Current Curriculum Vitae
– Names of current professional references with VP, cell phone numbers
and e-mail contact information
– Three letters of recommendation
– Transcripts of all academic work (unofficial copies acceptable at
this time)
– Video of ASL skills and interpreting skills (see guidelines below)
Video of ASL skills and interpreting skills guidelines
– You may use DVD/CD or USB using quick time or media player. Label
the work with your name, topic and date.
– Video of ASL Skills: The video should begin with a signed
introduction (approx. 5-minutes in length) that includes your name,
background, your experience teaching ASL & Interpreting in the higher
education settings, why you are applying for an Assistant Professor in ASL &
ASL-English Interpreting faculty position, and what your teaching philosophy
is. Please provide the transcript of your signed information for those who
have no ASL skills.
– Video of Interpreting Skills (Deaf or hearing): You should provide
two un-rehearsed segments that include Spoken English to ASL / Deaf
Interpreting (5 minutes) and ASL to Spoken English Interpreting / Deaf
Interpreting (5 minutes).
Send materials to:
Ms. Janice Folts, jfolts@keuka.edu
Keuka College Human Resources,
141 Central Avenue,
Keuka Park, NY 14478-0068
Review of application will begin immediately; preference will be given
to applications received by March 5, 2010.
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position vacancy
Supervising Head Teacher – Elementary
Kansas School for the Deaf
Olathe, KS
The Kansas School for the Deaf, 450 East Park St., Olathe, KS 66061, is
currently seeking qualified individuals for the following position opening
effective July 1, 2010.
– Supervising Head Teacher – Elementary
Placement made within agency guidelines on salary schedule depending upon
professional background and experience. KSD offers excellent benefits
(Full Time Positions Only). Applicants will be screened and the most
highly qualified applicants will be invited for an interview session. The
position is open until filled. KSD is located in the Heartland of the
USA, part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. For area info on
excellent schools and affordable housing check out:
http://www.kcmo.org/ and http://www.olatheks.org/
For an application and a job announcement on this position, please refer
to our website at www.ksdeaf.org or contact Teresa Chandler, Human
Resources Office, at (913) 791-0501 (V/TTY) for further details on the
position. E-mail: mailto:tchandler@ksd.state.ks.us
Fax #: 913/780-6563
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looking for
Behavioral Health Team Leader
Center for Hearing & Deaf Services
Pittsburgh, PA
Looking for Enthusiastic Behavioral Health Team Leader/
for Outpatient/Adult Behavioral health Treatment team to work
with and supervise a team of clinicians who work in a well
established team that serves Deaf citizens of Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania
Where:
Center for Hearing & Deaf Services, Inc. (HDS)
5th Avenue
Downtown Pittsburgh
Monday – Friday
37.5 hours per week.
Master’s Degree in Human Services AND 1 year of paid experience Working
with Deaf population. American Sign Language fluency REQUIRED. Requires
Act 33/34 Clearances, valid PA driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
You will be responsible for Oversight of the Outpatient component at HDS
including clinical supervision of all the Outpatient services. You will
have the opportunity to work with program planners to build community
services for the Deaf.
In addition, the Team Leader/Mobile therapist will provide
community-based mobile mental health individual and group therapy to an
adult behavioral health population that includes mental health disorders
with the deaf, hard of hearing, and/or deaf/blind population.
The Team Leader/Therapist is responsible to work with other therapist,
the consulting psychiatrist, office of vocational rehabilitation
counselors and case managers in a collaborative model.
The Team Leader/Therapist will also provide oversight of clinical
documentation and charting according to Federal, State, County and
Organizational polices and procedures.
Send resume to:
Karen Tarasenkov
Human Resource Recruitment & Training Specialist
Mercy Behavioral Health
1200 Reedsdale Street
Pittsburgh, Pa. 15233
Phone: 412-697-6504
Fax: 412-323-6985
mailto:KKTarasenkov@mercybh.org
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CLINICIAN
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At St. Joseph’s Healthcare System, our inspiration comes from a
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Through our commitment to support, technology and training, we
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As a key member of our ACCESS Program, a statewide program
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Responsibilities include:
– performing comprehensive clinical assessments
– interpreting data to formulate diagnosis
– developing/implementing treatment strategies
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– report writing
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Job Announcement
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Accommodation Specialist
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI
Work in beautiful Madison, Wisconsin at a Big Ten campus full of
academic, athletic, and cultural activity. More information about
campus and the Madison area can be found by visiting the Visitor
and Information Programs link at:
http://www.wisc.edu/about/location.php
Job Duties:
Recommend and facilitate appropriate and effective services for students
who are DHH to ensure their access to the physical, educational, and
social activities of the University of Wisconsin. The DHH Accommodation
Specialist is the primary point person for students, faculty and staff in
the delivery of services and accommodations in the classroom.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and recent and significant professional experience with
individuals who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing in an educational setting is
required. A master’s degree in education, counseling, social work or a
related field and professional experience with individuals who are Deaf
and Hard of Hearing preferred.
Salary:
MINIMUM $37,000
For a complete job description qualifications listing, and application
procedures see:
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Applications must be received by March 8, 2010
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job announcement
Teacher (High School English/Language Arts)
Georgia School for the Deaf
Cave Spring, GA
for position description and application procedures, please click on:
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job announcement
Teacher (Middle School English/Language Arts)
Georgia School for the Deaf
Cave Spring, GA
for position description and application procedures, please click on:
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job announcement
Teacher (High School Math)
Georgia School for the Deaf
Cave Spring, GA
for position description and application procedures, please click on:
http://deafdigest.com/hsmath
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job announcement
Substitute Teacher (Part-Time/Hourly)
Georgia School for the Deaf
Cave Spring, GA
for position description and application procedures, please click on:
http://deafdigest.com/subteach
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skills trainer
St Louis, MO
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British Columbia
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Panama City, Florida
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(updated February 28th)
– EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT GLAD !! –
– Job Developer/Interpreter – Crenshaw, CA
– Community Interpreter – Los Angeles, CA
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To learn more about the above positions at GLAD, please go
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If interested for any of these positions then please submit resume
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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 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)
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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
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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:
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(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:
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SUDDEN HELPLESSNESS
What is Sudden Helplessness? It is when
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– 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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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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Persons who are Deaf, Deafblind and hard of hearing are
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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:
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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(located at the bottom of the Gold section)
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