Posts published in April 2010

DeafDigest Blue – April 25, 2010

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

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– A word to all subscribers

There was no DeafDigest Gold April 18th edition last
weekend. The DeafDigest server crashed on Sunday
morning April 18th.

DeafDigest editor had no access to his email system for four days, and, so decided not to distribute the Gold edition because it was too close to this weekend.

If you sent emails to DeafDigest earlier in the week,
please re-send as these emails were lost during the
crash.

Thank you very much for bearing with DeafDigest during
difficult moments

– Dedication

DeafDigest dedicates this edition to Jerome Schein
who departed us. He had been ill for quite some time.

Young deaf national leaders may not know who he was.
During the sixties and seventies, he was NAD CEO Frederick
Schreiber’s confidant, advisor and mentor, all behind the
scenes. NAD grew by leaps and bounds during this era
because of Fred’s ideas and astute business moves. It
was Schein whom Fred ran to for feedback and for fine-
tuning.

When Fred passed away in 1979, Schein moved on to other
endeavors and became well respected in his own right
as educator and scholar of programs for the deaf in
USA and Canada.

It was at Gallaudet during the fifties that Schein got his
introduction to the deaf world. The Deaf Community has
become stronger because of his wisdom, influence and
counsel !

Thank you, Jerome.

– Hot Newspaper stories during the week:

Employers create barrier for deaf
http://deafdigest.com/davidspiecker/

Don’t forget to include those who have hearing loss
http://deafdigest.com/stephenroldan/

– Very Hot News

A deaf man from Illinois filed a lawsuit in Wisconsin
against the Pope, alleging the cover up of the scandal
years ago at the now-closed St. John’s School for the Deaf

– Sunday April 18th

DeafDigest system crashed (see above announcement)

– Monday April 19th

Statesville, North Carolina, a small town of some
24,000 people, has been accused by a mother of a
deaf man of being ADA-unfriendly. This was in
response to the city officials telling her the
town was not obligated to provide deaf residents
with interpreters. Her accusation hit the news.

– Tuesday April 20th

Amid being accused of not captioning their products,
Netflix said they will caption its streaming videos.
To date, not even 100 videos have been captioned.
Company management said they will caption more as
time goes on.

– Wednesday April 21st

Libya good to its deaf people? Well, the Libyan National Oil Company, announced that 157 deaf people will be hired
to work for them.

This is great – just that the precise number (157) was
the hiring goal. Why 157? Why not a round off number
such as 160?

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

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Deaf Miscellaneous stuff:

Kendall Green as in green as in Gallaudet !

Yes, Gallaudet has gone green this past Thursday to
observe Earth Day. Gallaudet has pulled out all stops
to make sure it continues green for years to come,
and is planning to join the American College and
University Presidents’ Climate Commitment.

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LOOKING FOR A JOB – IMPORTANT DECISION
Deaf people that look for jobs have to make an
important decision. What is the important decision?

– to tell the employer that you are deaf
– don’t tell the employer that you are deaf

If you tell the employer that you are deaf,
the employer may either find an interpreter
for you or to use notebook and pen to communicate.
Or the employer may decide not to invite you
for the interview. This is the big risk.

Which is the best decision? You decide !

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

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

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(revised posting)

The World Recreation Association of the Deaf, Inc. (WRAD) is happy
to host the 25th Anniversary Masquerade Ball at Treasure Island in
Las Vegas on July 21st from 5pm until 9pm during the Deafnation World
Expo as Italian buffet dinner and entertainment are included.

Both Anthony Natale and Liz Tannebaum are both Master of Ceremonies and we have the ballroom that can hold up to 500 guests at Treasure Island.

Cash prizes will be given to the best masks and costumes. Admission
to the Masquerade Ball is $70 per person before July 1st and $75
before July 10th.

Tickets will NOT be sold at the door.  You can purchase tickets on line at http://www.wrad.org or mail a check or a money order to WRAD, PO Box 3211 Quartz Hill CA 93586

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A NEW CELEBRITY IN AUSTRALIA
Jan Murray, a deaf woman in Australia, has surfaced as a
celebrity, being interviewed on a national TV talk show.
She discussed her marriage with a government cabinet
minister, succeeding and failing with her public relations
firm because of health issues, and being orally-oppressed
while growing up, etc.
While some of her comments were outrageous, she has won
a following in Australia.

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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

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Intro to Computer Numerical Control Programming — June 21-25, 2010
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– DiiT Workshop Series on Graphic Communication
Intro to Web Site Development Using Dreamweaver CS4  — June 7-11, 2010
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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.

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IDEAL PROFESSION FOR THE DEAF
Is there such a thing as an ideal profession for the
deaf, especially those that are college graduates?
We know the deaf can do anything except to hear. But
are they able to find jobs in majors they took in college?
A human resources counselor that works with the deaf said:

As for deaf folks having a hard time in the real world… its true. Especially in business.  My personal anecdotal opinions are that deaf folks have made better strides in law and medicine than business, but I could be wrong

DeafDigest personally knows a number of deaf professionals
unable to find jobs in fields that they earned college degrees.
Examples are a meteorologist and a MBA marketing person. They
found jobs not in their fields.

AN INCIDENT AT AN INTERSECTION
DeafDigest editor, who does not wear a hearing aid,
was driving his car recently.
He approached an intersection. The school bus,
with children hopping on board, did not have its
stop sign swung open for all drivers to see.
It was a predicament. There were cars lined up,
anxious to go through the intersection.
What to do? Should the editor wait for the bus
to leave the intersection or to drive across,
aware the bus, without its stop sign, was sitting
there and children still milling around.
Fortunately, after some anxious moments, the bus driver waved for all cars to go through.
Hearing aid? To catch the honking horns of these
angry drivers!

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PROCESS OF ELIMINATION – SPEECH
What is the Process of Elimination – Speech?
It is when a hearing person, being confronted by a
poor-speaking deaf person, figures out correctly
what the deaf person is saying.
An example would be Starbucks. A deaf person
wants a cup of coffee. At Starbucks, there are two
choices – Gold Coast or Pikes Peak.
The hearing person would try to match the deaf person’s
voice to his choice of coffee, and make the right
selection.
This is the Process of Elimination – Speech !

PROCESS OF ELIMINATION – LIPREADING
What is the Process of Elimination – Lipreading?
It is when a deaf person, being confronted by a hearing person (anyone, actually), figures out
correctly what the hearing person is saying.
Again, using Starbucks as an example. You
purchase a carton of coffee beans and hand it over
for payment. You watch the person’s lips – he will
be asking you – do you want it ground or something
to that effect.
Once he mentions the word ground, you immediately
respond with an answer via shake of your head (either
yes or no).
This is the Process of Elimination – Lipreading !

CONFESSIONS OF A DEAF STUDENT IN LAW SCHOOL

Many ASL interpreters lack knowledge of legal
terminology, and while I focus my eyes on them,
I need to take notes, not an easy task to do so.
As a result, I have hired a backup notetaker
to pick up stuff that the interpreters have
missed.

WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE?

being asked by a hearing client:

I am sure your hands do get tired after all these signing !

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

COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR – continuing series

Another type of error that a realtime captioner or CART provider
might make would be a mishearing error.  If you are familiar with a
subject matter, it is much easier to understand what someone is
saying.

What deaf people may not understand is that occasionally hearing
people mishear or do not understand something someone says, but then
a few seconds later, they realize what was actually said.  Sometimes
the person may not even realize that he or she misheard or
misunderstood what was said.  Unfortunately, when something like that
happens with a captioner, it is usually too late to go back and
correct what was already sent to the screen.

One area where mishearing frequently occurs is when listening to song
lyrics.  Many people may continue singing incorrect song lyrics for
years because they never realize that they misheard or misunderstood
them.  Part of the problem is that there may be little context for
the lyrics to make sense.

One common mishearing comes from the song “Bad Moon Rising” by
Creedence Clearwater Revival.  Many, many people haven’t realized
that the lyrics are “There’s a bad moon on the rise.”  Instead,
they continue to sing along by singing “There’ a bathroom on the
right.”

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I THOUGHT THE DEAF COULD…….

not work in professional jobs because of their deafness

We have deaf engineers, deaf doctors, deaf architects,
deaf business people, deaf bankers, etc.

All of them need accommodations. Not all accommodations are
the same; some require interpreters, some require CART
services, some only require acoustical devices, etc.

There is no one-size-fits-all accommodation.

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

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Weitz & Luxenberg P.C., a leading plaintiffs’ litigation law firm, is expanding litigation against Advanced Bionics related to defective
cochlear implants. If you believe that you may have received an
“Important Notification” letter from Advanced Bionics about your
HiRes90k or Clarion II cochlear implant in either 2004 or 2006, we urge
you to contact us to receive important legal information – even if you
CI is working. Many of our clients’ cochlear implants stopped working
prematurely as described in the letter. We have a Deaf attorney and VP
available.

To find out more, please click here and follow instructions
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The choice of your home remodeling contractor is one of the most
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http://www.healthbridges.info announcement

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

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

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of hearing.

Features Include:

*  An Accommodation card for you to print and carry that you can
make for yourself that tells health care providers where to call
for an interpreter in case of emergency

*  Live videos about hospital accommodations

*  Wellness topics that change each month

*  Links to information about counseling services

*  Resources and valuable links about how to find important
information about emotional and substance abuse topics

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

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Hot DeafNews boring, but important!

The April edition of the Archives of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery ran a piece saying that CI children will play catch up
with their hearing peers, after overcoming early schooling
struggles. Sez who, a French research team.

…..

The Deaf and the Law

– location

Ireland

– case

a deaf man filed a lawsuit for not being provided with an
interpreter in a hearing where he appealed the loss of his job

– result

the agency had to pay him monetary damages

– comment

his shop steward had to pass notes to him during the hearing,
a communications method found to be unsatisfactory

……

The Captioning Blunder of the Week:

Not on a TV program, but on a Yankee Stadium scoreboard

mentioning ballplayer AJ Burnett, the scoreboard spelled
it as A.J. Burning Net

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What became of?

Richard Banas

– past

deaf football player, member of the Sacramento State University
football team in the late seventies

– present

sports writer, Lodi News Sentinel (CA) newspaper

…….

News of the Week – Looking Back 10 Years Ago:

Gallaudet’s 3-time All-American basketball player Ronda Jo Miller
has been invited to the pre-draft tryout camp of the Women’s NBA.
All deaf sports lovers are hoping that one of the WNBA teams will
draft her come the draft day which is coming up soon.
Because Gallaudet only plays on NCAA-III level, many fans,
marveled by her flawless play on the floor, have wondered if she would
succeed on the NCAA-I level.

(editor’s note: she was not drafted; after playing pro basketball
overseas, she was invited to tryout for the Washington Mystics;
she got into one pre-season game before missing the roster cut.
She has been currently playing for the Minnesota team in deaf club
basketball competition)

……

News of the Week – Looking Back 5 Years Ago:

For whatever it is worth, the Coalition for
Movie Captioning may be weakened thanks to defections.
To open caption the movies or to rear window
the movies has become the divisive issue affecting
charter coalition members, especially in the New Jersey
lawsuit.
As a consequence, AGBell and the League for the
Hard of Hearing both dropped out of the coalition
– and the Self Help for the Hard of Hearing is
unsure on what to do.
A deaf attorney who is following the case
closely said:

The New Jersey litigation is going to be very
interesting.

Where does DeafDigest stand on this issue?
Open captioning all the way!

(editor’s note: Coalition for Movie Captioning
has since become COAT [Coalition of Organizations for Accessible Technology]. Still same thing, open
captioning all the way)

….

Deaf Apocalypse of the Week:

a newspaper headline recently screamed –

Six-Year-Old Girl “On Verge Of Never Hearing Again” Due To Insurance Company Denial

first of all, how could a deaf girl never hear again
if she never was able to hear in the first place?

secondly, a hearing aid, instead of a CI, will allow
her to hear ….. for the first time in her life

……

A Vocational Rehabilitation counselor’s great news:

a homeless cat shows up at your VR office. You adopt her. Five
years later after adoption, this cat is the same one that saved
your life when she wakes you up…giving you time to escape from a house fire.

……

A Lipreading Problem: What did that person say?

Another Starbucks tale –

you purchase a bag of coffee.

You are asked:
do you want a complimentary cup of coffee?

You thought he asked:
do you want a cup of coffee?

You say no, thinking he was asking you if you wanted to
buy a cup of coffee in addition to the bag you were buying

This goes on for months until you realize a free cup of
coffee goes with all coffee bag purchases !

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

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DeafBook of the Week

Deaf Maggie Lee Sayre’s Photographs of a River Life

Maggie Lee Sayre, edited by Tom Rankin

1995

It is a book of pictures of life on a houseboat that
navigated rivers in Kentucky and Tennessee. As the
only deaf member of a fishing family, she took countless
pictures with her Brownie camera. Years later, these
pictures created a sensation among historians. The
riverboats disappeared and no one bothered to take these pictures of a disappearing way of life – except for Maggie Lee !

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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open positions
Division of Services for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing
state of North Carolina

Applicants may view the posting on our website:

http://www.ncdhhs.gov/dsdhh/
Click on “Job Vacancies”

North Carolina State Applications (PD-107) 
http://www.osp.state.nc.us/jobs/gnrlinfo.htm#app

The PD-107 was revised in June, 2009.  Please use the current version.

Resumes in lieu of State Application ARE NOT accepted.

Applications must be mailed to:
DSDHH
ATTN: Brenda Raing
2301 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC  27699-2301

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positions available
– Mental Health Therapist – Medi-Cal Administrative Assistant
Deaf Community Services of San Diego
San Diego, California

Deaf Community Services of San Diego, Inc currently has two positions available. Mental Health Therapist open June 1st and Medi-Cal Administrative Assistant open immediately.

Please see our website for more information
http://www.deafcommunityservices.org

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position opening
Mental Health – Community Resource Specialist
Family Services Foundation, Inc
position based in Frederick, MD

Mental Health – Community Resource Specialist in Frederick, Maryland

Provide psychiatric rehabilitation services to Deaf and Hard of
Hearing people with chronic behavioral health challenges in the
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program (PRP).  Responsibilities are: to
teach and assist with groups that address rehab needs of the people
we serve.  Assist and advocate for those on the caseload. Hours:
8:00am-4:00pm. BA degree or experience in the mental health field.
Valid driver’s license, professional writing skills, ability to
empower others, person-centered planning skills. $12.50/hour with
benefits.

If interested, please contact mailto:aklassen@fsfinc.org

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position opening
Executive Assistant 50%
Ohlone College
Fremont, CA

THIS POSITION IS TENTATIVE AND INTERIM UNTIL THE DISTRICT AND CSEA COMPLETE THE NEGOTIATION PROCESS.

Executive Assistant 50%

POSITION:
Under direction of the Dean/Designated Director, to perform a variety of responsible and confidential administrative management functions in support of budget administration and database report analysis; assist in coordination of campus discipline process and provide support for campus crisis intervention work, serve as point of contact for all
student complaints; supervise clerical staff and student help.

May be required to work nights and weekends.

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:

– Education: High school completion or equivalent supplemented by specialized course work in office practices, computer applications, management or business administration.

– Experience: Three years of increasingly responsible administrative assistant, office management, or related experience.

– Experience in a community college is highly desirable.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Applications must be submitted to the Human Resources Office by 4:00 pm on Friday, May 7, 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 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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

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open positions
Austine School for the Deaf/Vermont Center for the Deaf and
Hard of Hearing

– Teacher of the Deaf
Time Base: Full time  
Location: St Albans
Responsibilities: 
Teach all levels /content areas of elementary education. 
Prepare lesson plans/curricula to meet IEP goals and objectives in
accordance with the Vermont Framework Of Standards and Learning
opportunities.

Prepare Standards -based IEPs and serve as Case Manager for assigned
student.

Promote social, cognitive, emotional and physical growth in students.

Requirements:
Degree in Deaf Education , MA preferred.
American Sign language fluency & English proficiency
Vermont teaching License in Special Education and/or area of teaching
assignment. Knowledge of child development, knowledge of curriculum
and assessment . Ability to apply classroom management and discipline
techniques.

Please send letter of interest and resume to Jen Bostwick at
mailto:jbostwick@vcdhh.org or

Jen Bostwick 
147 Knight Lane
Williston, VT 05495

– 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 and resume to

Kelly Therieau Austine School for the Deaf
209 Austine Dr Brattleboro, VT 05301

or

mailto:ktherieau@vcdhh.org

– Social Worker
Time base:         Full time with Benefits
Location:            Williston, VT 
Requirement:     MSW or equivalent

ASL proficiency required

Please send letter of interest and resume to

Kelly Therieau
Austine School for the Deaf
209 Austine Dr
Brattleboro, VT 05301

or

mailto:ktherieau@vcdhh.org

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position opening
Position: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Agency: DEAF ADULT SERVICES, INC. (DAS) BUFFALO, NY

Qualifications: Masters Degree in Business or Non Profit
Administration with a minimum of three years management experience or
BA/BS in Human Services or equivalent with a minimum of five years
management experience required. Proven experience with fundraising,
grant writing, marketing, budget and financial management strongly
desired. Thorough knowledge of Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Hearing
cultures required as well as Sign Language proficiency. Strong people
skills, diplomacy and public speaking abilities are necessary.

DAS encourages qualified applicants with Deaf culture and ASL
experience to apply. Relocation funds may be available dependent on
candidate selection.

Application can be downloaded at http://www.wnydas.org

Please send cover letter and resume with completed application to:
Deaf Adult Services, Inc. Attention: Executive Director Search Committee,  2495 Main St. Suite 347, Buffalo, NY 14214

or e-mail to mailto:EDSEARCH@wnydas.org by Thursday, April 29, 2010, No exceptions.

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position openings
The Learning Center for the Deaf & Walden School
Framingham, MA

In anticipation of openings for the 2010/2011 school year, The
Learning Center for the Deaf and Walden School are accepting
applications and resumes for consideration for the following
positions:

– Teachers of the Deaf – Classroom Assistants
– Child Care Workers (Residential and Overnight)
– Substitutes

Please submit your resume, cover letter and 3 letters of
recommendation/references to:

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

mailto:lynn_marshall@tlcdeaf.org
Fax: 508.875.9203

The Learning Center for the Deaf was recently awarded accreditation by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and Conference of Educational Administrators of Schools and Programs for the Deaf (CEASD) and is an equal opportunity employer.

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job openings (2)
Deaf Services Therapist
BJC Behavioral Health
St. Louis, Missouri

We are excited to share with you that BJC Behavioral Health in
St. Louis, Missouri will be starting a new program for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

BJC Behavioral Health (BJC BH) is an affiliated member of BJC HealthCare
offering comprehensive community-based behavioral health services to
children and adults in the St. Louis metropolitan area and in the
Missouri counties of Washington, Iron and St. Francois.

The services offered help people with a range of behavioral health needs. A primary strategy of BJC BH is extension of services into the
community, building capacity. Services are offered at home, school,
workplace and other community settings.

The therapist will be able to work with individuals, families, and
groups to address and treat mental and emotional disorders and
promote optimal mental health with Deaf and Hard of Hearing adults
and children.  The therapist must have knowledge of therapeutic best
practices for Deaf and hard of hearing individuals and be able to
apply cultural and linguistic bridging to promote optimal mental
health.  They should be fluent in sign language and culturally
competent in American Sign Language therefore has the ability to
communicate directly with deaf and hard of hearing individuals. Therapists are trained in a variety of therapeutic techniques used to
address a wide range of issues including depression, addiction, and
substance abuse, suicidal impulses, stress management, problems with
self esteem issues associated with aging, job and career concerns,
educational decisions, adjustment issues, parenting, grief marital or
relationship problems, as well as others.  Therapist need to be able
be flexibly to work within various structures in the community mental
health system.

There are 2 openings, 1 for Children and 1 for adults.

Job duties will include, therapy, intakes, clinical case management,
triage/crisis intervention and EAP therapy.

Must have a Masters or Doctorate in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology

Must be able to get a Missouri State License in Therapy LCSW or LPC 2-4 years experienced required

Please forward resumes to: Mark Stansberry, Executive Director
BJC Behavioral Heath, 1430 Olive, Suite 400
St. Louis MO 63103

You can email Laura Shapiro at mailto:laura.shapiro@bjc.org
any questions you may have about this position

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POTHOS Inc employment posting
Position title:  California Relay Service Account Manager
position located in Northern California

email resumes to mailto:chiefbrink@pothos.us

Position summary: Manages the contracts between POTHOS’ client, Hamilton Relay and the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). Oversees the actions of all parties involved to ensure contract compliance. Responsible for ensuring that each party successfully completes all assigned duties and responsibilities.

Essential functions:

– Responsible for working with CPUC on contract issues and acting as point of contact.

– Carries out/enforces the policies/procedures for the TRS/Captioned Telephone programs established by the CPUC, the Contract Administrator and as contained in the contract and RFP

– Oversees the monitoring/compliance of federal/state requirements related to relay system performance.

– Responsible for representing Hamilton at regulatory meetings with any applicable California Advisory Boards and the Contract Administrator’s required staff meetings as needed and at other outreach functions across California.

– Monitors CRS-3 Outreach Programs for compliance with RFP and contract requirements in California.  Responsible for determining that the needs of the user community are being met and for determining the overall effectiveness of outreach activity.

– Responsible for identifying any potential conflicts or other needs within the relay Center and reporting those concerns or ideas.

Preferred education, experience and skills:
– Associate or Bachelor’s Degree or comparable work experience along with a minimum of three years experience.

– Direct work experience with a Telecommunications Relay Service.

– Knowledge of American Sign Language.

– Deaf and hard of hearing individuals are encouraged to apply.

– Position must be located in Northern California.

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POTHOS Inc employment posting
Position title:  California Relay Service Outreach Coordinator

one position located in Northern California, other in Southern
California

email resumes to: mailto:chiefbrink@pothos.us

Position summary:  This full-time position at POTHOS is responsible for coordinating and implementing outreach activities designed to promote Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) and Captioned Telephone for California Relay Service (CRS) for our client Hamilton Relay.

Essential functions:

– Develops Annual Outreach Plan designed to promote California Relay Service; raising awareness and increasing the use of relay services.

– Plans and implements outreach activities and marketing programs that support the Outreach Plan.

– Designs, coordinates and conducts demonstrations and training programs on how to access and use California Relay services.

– Coordinates and delivers training programs about relay services for businesses, agencies and organizations.

– Delivers/conducts outreach activities/presentations focused on current and potential customers on all relay services using presentation skills, visual aids and written proposals.

– Works collaboratively with CPUC and DDTP to implement outreach activities throughout California.

– Participates in Outreach and California Relay Council meetings, scheduled Outreach activities and Marketing Summits.

Preferred experience and skills:
– Fluency in American Sign Language & Spanish.

– Knowledge/ability to understand various communication modes used by current and potential relay users.

– Direct work experience with Telecommunication Relay Service and/or knowledge of Captioned Telephone Relay Services.

– Deaf or Hard of Hearing individuals are encouraged to apply.

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(updated April 25th)

– EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT GLAD !! –

– Job Developer/Interpreter – Crenshaw, CA

– Community Interpreter – Los Angeles, CA

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

http://www.gladinc.org

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

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

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

E-mail: mailto:jfetterman@gladinc.org

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DeafDigest Blue – April 11, 2010

Blue Edition              Barry Strassler, Editor
http://www.deafdigest.com – updated every Monday

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

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– Hot Newspaper stories during the week:

RIT examines deaf entrepreneurship
http://deafdigest.com/deafentrepreneurs/

Disability 101: The Importance of Community
http://deafdigest.com/disability101/

– Very Hot News

A hot protest erupted over Gallaudet University’s
hosting of “Corpus Christi”, a controversial play because of the mixture of religion and gender orientation themes.

DeafDigest is disappointed with the protest.
Gallaudet has always been the bastion of
diversity, which is a microcosm of the
American society. Tolerance has been the
rule on the Gallaudet campus, and this
includes the play.

Said Gallaudet provost Stephen Weiner:

Gallaudet University neither endorses nor condemns the views expressed in Corpus Christi, or any dramatic production. We understand that there are people who will find this play affirming, liberating, and cathartic, and
others who find its message disrespectful, distasteful, and repugnant. We seek to allow all views to be aired openly and respectfully, and we hope that open discussions will allow individuals to listen to one another. This
is the hallmark of an academic institution. “Gallaudet spokeswoman Mercy Coogan told me that Hurwitz, who is deaf, is accepting e-mails but routing calls to his chief of staff, Don Beil, who is hearing

– Sunday April 4th

Deaf rock star Sean Forbes, himself a NTID graduate,
was praised in Detroit’s business newspaper for
basing his Deaf Professional Arts Network headquarters
in the city, helping the city economy a bit.

– Monday April 5th

Is Whitley joking?  Singer Whitley, not deaf, whose real name is Lawrence Greenwood, said that he is going on a “retirement
tour.”

His plans after retirement? He said:

I wanna learn sign language and be an interpreter for the deaf

Is he joking?

His fans think he is joking

– Tuesday April 6th

The Texas Deaf Community is upset over the
death of a deaf patient at a hospital in
Cypress, Texas. The deaf patient requested
an interpreter and was turned down. He made
repeated efforts to get an interpreter and
was rebuffed each time. Then one last time
he went home, hoping to get an interpreter
the next day. This was not to be for he
passed away that night while asleep.

– Wednesday April 7th

Marcia Reinthaler, not deaf, won the election
for a seat on the Sheboygan School Board
(Wisconsin).

Why is DeafDigest curious about it? The
newspaper said:

She and her husband are active in the Association for Deaf/Hard of Hearing Children in Sheboygan County

DeafDigest does not know what her views are
regarding education of the deaf – oral, ASL, Cued
Speech or whatever !

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

……

Deaf Miscellaneous stuff:

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

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

…..

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

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Affordable Housing for Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, Deaf-Blind seniors. Featuring a deaf manager, communications technology and design features to enhance the lives of people with hearing loss.

located at Greenfield, Wisconsin (near Milwaukee)

– Daily activities; club room with kitchen;
– Appliances/heat included;
– Communication barrier free;
– Heated underground parking
– State-of-art communication equipment and design;
– Convenient location to shopping, restaurants, medical centers, and more;
– Safe area for walking
– Pets allowed;
– Too many features to list here.

Check out this link:
http://www.cardinalcapital.us/pdfs/WTVflyer.pdf

Contact: Carol Comp; 414.937.5841; mailto:ccomp@cardinalcapital.us

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That means every sound, telephone and doorbell signaler or receiver is on sale.

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for more details on our TTYs and all our other products.

For a copy of our catalog, email your request to: mailto:sales@weitbrecht.com

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Lifelinks Video Relay SPEAKS YOUR LANGUAGE!

ANY LANGUAGE!

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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.

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Connect with a LifeLinks VRS American Sign Language interpreter for your chosen language.

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Visit us online at
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EASIER TO TEACH SIGN LANGUAGE WITH DEAF DOGS
Many dog trainers teach their dogs to follow
sign language commands – such as sit, lie down,
come to me, etc.
Which is easier to teach signs? A hearing dog
or a deaf dog.
Most trainers say it is much easier to teach
a deaf dog than a hearing dog.
Why? Because noises may bother a hearing dog
while noises never bother a deaf dog !

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

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The World Recreation Association of the Deaf, Inc. ( WRAD) is happy
to host the 25th Anniversary Masquerade Ball at Treasure Island in
Las Vegas on July 21st from 5pm until 9pm during the Deafnation World
Expo as Italian buffet dinner and entertainment are included.

Both Anthony Natale and Liz Tannebaum are both Master of Ceremonies and we have the ballroom that can hold up to 500 guests at Treasure Island.

Cash prizes will be given to the best masks and costumes. Admission
to the Masquerade Ball is $70 per person before July 1st and $75
before July 10th.

Tickets will NOT be sold at the door.  You can purchase tickets on line at http://www.wrad.org or mail a check or a money order to WRAD, PO Box 3211 Quartz Hill CA 983586.

Contact Bruce Gross at VP 661-952-7752 or Voice Relay at 866-668-9147 for more information.

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A HEARING PERSON’S CONFESSION
A hearing person had a confession. When he sees
deaf people using sign language to communicate with
each other, he always stares at them.
Rude ? Yes, but the hearing person said sign language
is so beautiful that he loves to watch even though he
does not understand a word.
It is the same as a deaf person watching a band, led
by a band leader who uses his hands to guide the
musicians. A deaf person may not understand music but
enjoys watching the movement of the hands.

– for ASL News version, please click on the arrow at:
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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

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).

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A HOME-MADE HEARING AID

Hearing aids are expensive; many low income people cannot
afford to make the hearing aid purchase.
One low income person made his own hearing aid. It was
simple but odd looking. Ear plugs were attached to a portable
microphone. This device would be placed to the person that
is speaking.
It worked for that late-deafened person.

SAYING PIZZA IN SIGN LANGUAGE

How do deaf people sign for pizza in sign
language?
A web site posted a suggestion. It was to point the
forefinger and make a Z sign in the air.
It claims that pizza places understand this sign
easily?
This is interesting. Even among the speech-challenged,
pizza is not that difficult a word to pronounce !

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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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On SALE this week at UnitedTTY.com:

ALL Alarm Clocks, Vibrating Watches and Bed Shakers are
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discount will be taken off your order once it is received….and you
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T-Mobile Sidekick SALE !…..United TTY has brand new Sidekick 2008
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* For non-existing, new T-Mobile customers only….or….
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Got a broken Sidekick?…..United TTY sells Brand NEW Sidekick 2,
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required….just install your T-Mobile SIM card and it’s ready to go!

For a wide selection of discounted Products for the Deaf and Hard of
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visit www.UnitedTTY.com !

Looking to upgrade or buy a replacement cell phone or pager?….Check
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For more information….contact:

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FAX: (301) 963-0785
VP: (866) 536-6781
E-Mail: info@unitedtty.com
Web:  http://www.unitedtty.com/
Live Online Support — AIM: UnitedTTY

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CRUISE INTERPRETING
Many deaf people love to travel, especially on cruises,
and even more so, on all-deaf cruises.
A sore issue is always interpreting, or the lack of
it on these cruise trips.
One cruise operator recently outlined his requirements
for interpreters interested in touring with the deaf.
It goes as follows:

– own a passport
– payment is not in money but in a travel voucher
– must be able to interpret anywhere on the cruise
– must be flexible enough to meet all interpreting conditions

It will be a challenge interpreting at a cruise ship that
practically resembles a huge shopping mall!

CONFESSIONS OF A DEAF STUDENT IN LAW SCHOOL

I’ve had fellow law students come to me and complain
that my interpreter’s signs distract them. I would
then tell them that their ignorance of issues facing
the deaf is equally distracting

FALLING IN LOVE AGAINST ALL ODDS
Do we, the deaf, fall in love with our special ones
against all odds?
Against all odds? Of course not. People, both deaf
and hearing, fall in love, and of course, fall out of
love.
Well, Arguelles (full name not known) directed a Filipino
movie titled “Paano” which focuses on a deaf couple falling in love with each other – against all odds.
It is as if Arguelles implies that we, the deaf, cannot
fall in love because of our hearing impairment!

WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE?

being asked:

why would your deaf client need two interpreters?

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

COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR – continuing series

Because realtime captioners and CART providers do not use the QWERTY
keyboard, the types of errors that they make are different than
someone who is typing on a computer keyboard.  Some people may think
that captioners don’t know the difference between simple words.  If
a captioner strokes the steno for “rain” instead of “rein,” it is
not because the captioner does not know the difference between those
two words.  It may just be that the captioner stroked the wrong
stroke on the steno keyboard.

Homophones are difficult for many captioners because they are words
that sound the same but are spelled differently.  Captioners are
trained to write phonetically, so when two words sound the same, the
captioner has to devise a system to distinguish between the two
words.  One of the solutions is to add an asterisk to the steno so
that the strokes will be different.  But now the captioner has to
remember which stroke gets the asterisk:  Do I add the asterisk to
“guild” or “gild”?

If you ever see a sentence captioned something like, “The Army
kernel went to visit the sergeant,” remember that the words
“colonel” and “kernel” sound the same, and the captioner is
writing phonetically.  The captioner probably knows the difference
between those words, but he or she just didn’t write the steno to
get it to translate properly.

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I THOUGHT THE DEAF COULD…….

always say wrong things because they cannot hear

maybe, but there are many hearing people that say
wrong things even though they CAN hear!

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

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Deaf Cruise Canada and New England 2010
3 Days Pre-cruise Events. 3 Popular Tours!
Canada & New England Cruise October 16th to 23rd, 2010
http://www.DeafCruise.com/canada

Deaf Cruise Caribbean 2011
3 Days Pre-cruise Events. 3 Popular Tours and Prizes!
Caribbean Cruise February 27th to March 6th, 2011
4 Most Popular Port of Calls
2 Days Post Cruise Events. 2 Fun Tours!!
For more information http://www.DeafCruise.com/caribbean

Deaf Cruise Alaska 2011
2 Options: 7 Days cruise only or 15 Days cruise-tours.
3 Days Pre-cruise Events. 2 Most Adventure Tours!
Alaska Deluxe Tours May 2011
2 Days Post Cruise Events. 2 Tours in Canada and 1 in Seattle, WA
For more information, http://www.DeafCruise.com/alaska

Deaf Cruise Hawaii 2011
3 Days Pre-cruise Events. 5 Popular Tours and Prizes!
Hawaii Cruise July 2nd to 9th, 2011. 7 Days of Fun Sailing & Islands!
2 Days Post-cruise Events. 4 More Tours!! More Sightseeing!!
Almost 2 weeks non-stop of adventures!
For more information, http://www.DeafCruise.com/hawaii

Contact Us:
VP 866.922.3090
Fax: 480.657.0744
Email: mailto:customercare@deafcruise.com

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– 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.

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Deaf Remodeling Company serves only in Northern Virginia, DC, and
Maryland

The choice of your home remodeling contractor is one of the most
crucial choices you will ever make. If you choose the right
contractor, your chances of being satisfied are 100%

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:

– Kitchen
– Attic
– Basement
– Bathroom
– New 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

VA# 134097

DC# 68004119

MHIC# 127587

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http://www.healthbridges.info announcement

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

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

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

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

Features Include:

*  An Accommodation card for you to print and carry that you can
make for yourself that tells health care providers where to call
for an interpreter in case of emergency

*  Live videos about hospital accommodations

*  Wellness topics that change each month

*  Links to information about counseling services

*  Resources and valuable links about how to find important
information about emotional and substance abuse topics

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

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Hot DeafNews boring, but important!

ASL has been established as a new program at
Northwestern University. The next step is to
have ASL recognized as a foreign language.

Students campaigned for ASL for a year and their
efforts paid off.

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The Deaf and the Law

BB and Trust, a bank in North Carolina, refused to
accommodate an employee who was losing her hearing.
EEOC sued and reached settlement with the bank.

rest of story at:
http://deafdigest.com/bbtrust/

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The Captioning Blunder of the Week:

The City Bangers (Citibank) has been thanked for
their generous sponsorship

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What became of?

Dr. Tom McDavitt

– past
after graduating from College of Veterinary Medicine
at Kansas State University in 1993, sent out hundreds
of job applications. After getting just few responses,
became a volunteer at a local zoo in Wichita, KS

– present
owner of Animal Clinic of Alsip, Illinois,
near Chicago. Has 4,000 clients, including
200 deaf clients.

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News of the Week – Looking Back 10 Years Ago:

The League of Women Voters, a 15,000-member strong national organization, is conducting an auction during their annual convention this coming June.
One of the pieces to be auctioned off is a painting to be rendered by deaf artist Claire Bergman, wife of retired Gallaudet English professor Gene Bergman.
Claire, an outstanding artist in her own right,
has had her work exhibited at many venues.

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News of the Week – Looking Back 5 Years Ago:

If NTID student Seth Terkhorn would skip a class,
it would be for a good, lifesaving, reason!
He is a volunteer firefighter cadet with the
West Brighton Fire Department.
He joined the department last September and he
already fits in with his firefighting peers.

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Deaf Apocalypse of the Week:

Amazon has been accused of discriminating against
the deaf over telephone verification issues.

What is so interesting is that Jeff Bezos,
the Amazon CEO has a deaf member in his family

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A Vocational Rehabilitation counselor’s great news:

Your student/client presents a reimbursement bill for $56 for a
lobster meal, and you deny it. Your supervisor sides with you when you deny it.

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A Lipreading Problem: What did that person say?

A long, past major league ball player would be a lipreading
nightmare.

His name was:

Matt Batts

he played in the majors, 1947 through 1956 for
5 different teams

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

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DeafBook of the Week

– Dummy Hanson
A Deaf Baseball Pitcher’s Life in the Hearing World
2008

He was one of Minnesota’s premier amateur baseball
pitchers in the early 1900s

Harris Communications sells this book; the web
site describing this book is at:

http://www.harriscomm.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=35_111&products_id=19642

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

Happy reading !

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position opening
Position: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Agency: DEAF ADULT SERVICES, INC. (DAS) BUFFALO, NY

Qualifications: Masters Degree in Business or Non Profit
Administration with a minimum of three years management experience or
BA/BS in Human Services or equivalent with a minimum of five years
management experience required. Proven experience with fundraising,
grant writing, marketing, budget and financial management strongly
desired. Thorough knowledge of Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Hearing
cultures required as well as Sign Language proficiency. Strong people
skills, diplomacy and public speaking abilities are necessary.

DAS encourages qualified applicants with Deaf culture and ASL
experience to apply. Relocation funds may be available dependent on
candidate selection.

Application can be downloaded at http://www.wnydas.org

Please send cover letter and resume with completed application to:
Deaf Adult Services, Inc. Attention: Executive Director Search Committee,  2495 Main St. Suite 347, Buffalo, NY 14214

or e-mail to mailto:EDSEARCH@wnydas.org by Thursday, April 29, 2010, No exceptions.

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position openings
The Learning Center for the Deaf & Walden School
Framingham, MA

In anticipation of openings for the 2010/2011 school year, The
Learning Center for the Deaf and Walden School are accepting
applications and resumes for consideration for the following
positions:

– Teachers of the Deaf – Classroom Assistants
– Child Care Workers (Residential and Overnight)
– Substitutes

Please submit your resume, cover letter and 3 letters of
recommendation/references to:

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

mailto:lynn_marshall@tlcdeaf.org
Fax: 508.875.9203

The Learning Center for the Deaf was recently awarded accreditation by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and Conference of Educational Administrators of Schools and Programs for the Deaf (CEASD) and is an equal opportunity employer.

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job openings (2)
Deaf Services Therapist
BJC Behavioral Health
St. Louis, Missouri

We are excited to share with you that BJC Behavioral Health in
St. Louis, Missouri will be starting a new program for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

BJC Behavioral Health (BJC BH) is an affiliated member of BJC HealthCare
offering comprehensive community-based behavioral health services to
children and adults in the St. Louis metropolitan area and in the
Missouri counties of Washington, Iron and St. Francois.

The services offered help people with a range of behavioral health needs. A primary strategy of BJC BH is extension of services into the
community, building capacity. Services are offered at home, school,
workplace and other community settings.

The therapist will be able to work with individuals, families, and
groups to address and treat mental and emotional disorders and
promote optimal mental health with Deaf and Hard of Hearing adults
and children.  The therapist must have knowledge of therapeutic best
practices for Deaf and hard of hearing individuals and be able to
apply cultural and linguistic bridging to promote optimal mental
health.  They should be fluent in sign language and culturally
competent in American Sign Language therefore has the ability to
communicate directly with deaf and hard of hearing individuals. Therapists are trained in a variety of therapeutic techniques used to
address a wide range of issues including depression, addiction, and
substance abuse, suicidal impulses, stress management, problems with
self esteem issues associated with aging, job and career concerns,
educational decisions, adjustment issues, parenting, grief marital or
relationship problems, as well as others.  Therapist need to be able
be flexibly to work within various structures in the community mental
health system.

There are 2 openings, 1 for Children and 1 for adults.

Job duties will include, therapy, intakes, clinical case management,
triage/crisis intervention and EAP therapy.

Must have a Masters or Doctorate in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology

Must be able to get a Missouri State License in Therapy LCSW or LPC 2-4 years experienced required

Please forward resumes to: Mark Stansberry, Executive Director
BJC Behavioral Heath, 1430 Olive, Suite 400
St. Louis MO 63103

You can email Laura Shapiro at mailto:laura.shapiro@bjc.org
any questions you may have about this position

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POTHOS Inc employment posting
Position title:  California Relay Service Account Manager
position located in Northern California

email resumes to mailto:chiefbrink@pothos.us

Position summary: Manages the contracts between POTHOS’ client, Hamilton Relay and the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). Oversees the actions of all parties involved to ensure contract compliance. Responsible for ensuring that each party successfully completes all assigned duties and responsibilities.

Essential functions:

– Responsible for working with CPUC on contract issues and acting as point of contact.

– Carries out/enforces the policies/procedures for the TRS/Captioned Telephone programs established by the CPUC, the Contract Administrator and as contained in the contract and RFP

– Oversees the monitoring/compliance of federal/state requirements related to relay system performance.

– Responsible for representing Hamilton at regulatory meetings with any applicable California Advisory Boards and the Contract Administrator’s required staff meetings as needed and at other outreach functions across California.

– Monitors CRS-3 Outreach Programs for compliance with RFP and contract requirements in California.  Responsible for determining that the needs of the user community are being met and for determining the overall effectiveness of outreach activity.

– Responsible for identifying any potential conflicts or other needs within the relay Center and reporting those concerns or ideas.

Preferred education, experience and skills:
– Associate or Bachelor’s Degree or comparable work experience along with a minimum of three years experience.

– Direct work experience with a Telecommunications Relay Service.

– Knowledge of American Sign Language.

– Deaf and hard of hearing individuals are encouraged to apply.

– Position must be located in Northern California.

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POTHOS Inc employment posting
Position title:  California Relay Service Outreach Coordinator

one position located in Northern California, other in Southern
California

email resumes to: mailto:chiefbrink@pothos.us

Position summary:  This full-time position at POTHOS is responsible for coordinating and implementing outreach activities designed to promote Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) and Captioned Telephone for California Relay Service (CRS) for our client Hamilton Relay.

Essential functions:

– Develops Annual Outreach Plan designed to promote California Relay Service; raising awareness and increasing the use of relay services.

– Plans and implements outreach activities and marketing programs that support the Outreach Plan.

– Designs, coordinates and conducts demonstrations and training programs on how to access and use California Relay services.

– Coordinates and delivers training programs about relay services for businesses, agencies and organizations.

– Delivers/conducts outreach activities/presentations focused on current and potential customers on all relay services using presentation skills, visual aids and written proposals.

– Works collaboratively with CPUC and DDTP to implement outreach activities throughout California.

– Participates in Outreach and California Relay Council meetings, scheduled Outreach activities and Marketing Summits.

Preferred experience and skills:
– Fluency in American Sign Language & Spanish.

– Knowledge/ability to understand various communication modes used by current and potential relay users.

– Direct work experience with Telecommunication Relay Service and/or knowledge of Captioned Telephone Relay Services.

– Deaf or Hard of Hearing individuals are encouraged to apply.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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– EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT GLAD !! –

– Community Advocate – Riverside, CA

– Community Interpreter – Los Angeles, CA

– Job Developer/Interpreter – Crenshaw, CA

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

http://www.gladinc.org

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

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

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

E-mail: mailto:jfetterman@gladinc.org

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– Dedication

DeafDigest dedicates John Forsythe who departed us.
Yes, Forsythe was not deaf – but in the early
days of closed captioning in the eighties, not too
many TV programs were captioned. Dynasty became
our most popular captioned program. Deaf
organizations knew better not to schedule
meetings on the evenings this program was aired!

John was probably the first hearing actor that
we, the deaf, loved to hate – because of his
wicked and scheming ways in these Dynasty
episodes.

– Hot Newspaper stories during the week:

Working with the FCC’s Consumer Advisory Committee
http://deafdigest.com/fccadvis/

How to caption a difficult Shakesperian play?
http://deafdigest.com/shakespearecaptions/

– Very Hot News

The newspapers were hot all week regarding the
scandal over the Pope’s squashing of the
church child abuse case with Rev. Lawrence Murphy and the long-closed St John’s School for the Deaf in Milwaukee.

What was not mentioned in these stories, however,
was that the diocese of Milwaukee reached settlement
with some of the affected students. But the
settlement was sort of a joke – most got very
little money whereas one person, now deceased,
got about $200,000.

– Sunday March 28th

It was announced that the Broadway revival of
“The Miracle Worker” will close on April 4th.
This play portrays the growing up years of
Helen Keller. We will always remember the huge
protests by deaf actors when a hearing girl
was selected for the Helen Keller role.

Poetic justice? Well, no producers like to
lose $2.5 million, be it a deaf play or a
hearing play.

– Monday March 29th

Alicia Lane-Outlaw has been recognized by the
Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal as one of these
40 Under 40 outstanding individuals for her work
with the AllOut Marketing, Inc. She is also the
president of the Minnesota Association of Deaf Citizens.

– Tuesday March 30th

Sad news to report – the Detroit Day School for the Deaf
is slated for closing this coming June. Only 67 students
remain at the school and they will be mainstreamed in
other city schools. The parents are planning to protest
the closing, but it is felt that it will be useless.

– Wednesday March 31st

Something strange going on in South Dakota. The governor
vetoed a bill that would require the state department
of education to help with programs to educate the deaf,
saying the burden belongs to the board of regents..

Reading between the lines there seems to be a struggle
between State Education and Board of Regents on educating
the deaf, a responsibility no one wants, meaning shifting
the burden to the school districts ! And in the meantime
South Dakota School for the Deaf is suffering because of
low enrollment.

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

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Deaf Miscellaneous stuff:

Gallaudet University Athletics
Graduate Assistants Program

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

– Baseball Graduate Assistant
– Women’s Soccer Graduate Assistant

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

Duties include: position coach, recruiting, practice and game day
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

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– Daily activities; club room with kitchen;
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– State-of-art communication equipment and design;
– Convenient location to shopping, restaurants, medical centers, and more;
– Safe area for walking
– Pets allowed;
– Too many features to list here.

Check out this link:
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Contact: Carol Comp; 414.937.5841; mailto:ccomp@cardinalcapital.us

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THE DEAF IN JAMAICA
Andrew Gallimore, not deaf, is the director of Labor
and Social Security, a government agency in Jamaica.
He gave a speech recently during a banquet with factory owners and manufacturers. He said that
the deaf are the best employees because they are
not bothered my factory noise and they do not
waste time gossiping with other hearing employees
and do not also waste time talking on the telephone!
He wants the manufacturers to hire the deaf.

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

(for your convenience, video links are posted on top
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The World Recreation Association of the Deaf, Inc. ( WRAD) is happy
to host the 25th Anniversary Masquerade Ball at Treasure Island in
Las Vegas on July 21st from 5pm until 9pm during the Deafnation World
Expo as Italian buffet dinner and entertainment are included.

Both Anthony Natale and Liz Tannebaum are both Master of Ceremonies and we have the ballroom that can hold up to 500 guests at Treasure Island.

Cash prizes will be given to the best masks and costumes. Admission
to the Masquerade Ball is $70 per person before July 1st and $75
before July 10th.

Tickets will NOT be sold at the door.  You can purchase tickets on line at http://www.wrad.org or mail a check or a money order to WRAD, PO Box 3211 Quartz Hill CA 983586.

Contact Bruce Gross at VP 661-952-7752 or Voice Relay at 866-668-9147  for more information.

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DEAF & HEARING PARTERSHIP IN BUSINESS
Business partners is like a marriage. Some
partners get along with each other; some other
partners hate each other. Same thing with marriages.
During the 1980’s a deaf partner did not get along
with the hearing partner; they were always arguing
with each other. The partnership broke up.
For a while the deaf man saw that he had no sales
in his business. He lost his customers. He was puzzled
until he realized the hearing ex-partner was stealing
his sales that were in the voice telephone recorder. This hearing ex-partner knew the voice telephone machine
password.
When the deaf person realized, he immediately changed
the voice telephone machine password. The stealing
stopped and the deaf man got new sales.

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

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

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(updated posting)

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

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).

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HIT BY A CAR
As long as there are cars, there will always,
unfortunately, be accidents. When a hearing person
is hit by a car, more often than not, it is not
a newspaper story.
But when a deaf person is hit by a car, it
becomes a newspaper story. This is in reference
to a deaf man that was recently hit by a car
while he was crossing the street.
Why are deaf victims of accidents quickly
becoming newspaper stories?
Is it because deaf people are not supposed to
be crossing the streets?
Deaf people have eyes!

PAYING THE PRICE IN JAPAN
In Japan, there is the bullet train network,
consisting of trains that travel as fast as
300 miles per hour. It links the largest Japanese
cities with minimal traveling time.
These trains have “noses” – which helps trains
overcome wind resistance.
To build these noses requires the use of
low cost hammers. These are the same type of hammers
that one can buy at a local hardware store.
Anyway, hammering the noses is a lifetime skill
that very few master craftsmen could master.
These craftsmen pay the price – years and years
of hammering the noses cause them to go deaf!

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A HAZARD OF MODERN TECHNOLOGY
John C. Dvorak is a well known writer and broadcaster, touching on issues of high technology.
A recent column he wrote was titled “Nine Hazards of Modern Technology.”
One of the 9 hazards he listed, is this:

Deafness. People used to go deaf from listening to too much heavy-metal music without ear protection; now they do
because of earbuds. I can’t tell you how many people under the age of 30 can’t speak without yelling and constantly
asking “What? Huh?” like 90-year-olds who refuse to get hearing aids. This sort of person is now part of the
technological society’s landscape.

CONFESSIONS OF A DEAF STUDENT IN LAW SCHOOL

I am careful with interpreters I select for
my classes and workshops. I turn down interprerters
that do not dress professionally and appropriately.

WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE?

last week’s feature was below:

a question like this –

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

this week’s hated question as revised-

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

still same thing – both questions equally hateful !

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

COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR – continuing series

“I think I’ll drop out of school and become a CART provider or
realtime captioner.” Have you ever heard someone say something like
this?

People have heard that you don’t need a four-year degree to be a
CART provider or realtime captioner, and they think it is something
that they could achieve without much work or effort.

Realtime captioners use the same skills as court reporters, and what
many people don’t realize is that realtime captioners are actually
among the cream of the crop as far as people using those skills.

Court reporters must learn speed and accuracy on the steno machine,
and they also must have good English grammar, vocabulary, and
punctuation skills and excellent listening skills and hearing. 

In addition to possessing those skills of a court reporter, realtime
captioners and CART providers must be able to understand what is said
and write on their steno machine something they know will come up
correctly on their computer screen.  If they hear an unusual word or
term, they may have to fingerspell that word or use a synonym in
order to convey the proper meaning of the word.  They do not have
time to look up words in a dictionary or to research something
online.  They are required to have knowledge about a wide range of
topics.

Although formal education may not be required, a lot of practice and
real-world knowledge is necessary to be a good realtime captioner or
CART provider.  

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http://deafdigest.com

updated every Monday

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I THOUGHT THE DEAF COULD…….

be stupid because they cannot hear

there are some hearing people that are stupid,
despite being able to hear !

And we have had deaf people winning Nobel Prizes;
stupid people do not win Nobel Prizes.

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

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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

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Deaf Cruise Canada and New England 2010
3 Days Pre-cruise Events. 3 Popular Tours!
Canada & New England Cruise October 16th to 23rd, 2010
http://www.DeafCruise.com/canada

Deaf Cruise Caribbean 2011
3 Days Pre-cruise Events. 3 Popular Tours and Prizes!
Caribbean Cruise February 27th to March 6th, 2011
4 Most Popular Port of Calls
2 Days Post Cruise Events. 2 Fun Tours!!
For more information http://www.DeafCruise.com/caribbean

Deaf Cruise Alaska 2011
2 Options: 7 Days cruise only or 15 Days cruise-tours.
3 Days Pre-cruise Events. 2 Most Adventure Tours!
Alaska Deluxe Tours May 2011
2 Days Post Cruise Events. 2 Tours in Canada and 1 in Seattle, WA
For more information, http://www.DeafCruise.com/alaska

Deaf Cruise Hawaii 2011
3 Days Pre-cruise Events. 5 Popular Tours and Prizes!
Hawaii Cruise July 2nd to 9th, 2011. 7 Days of Fun Sailing & Islands!
2 Days Post-cruise Events. 4 More Tours!! More Sightseeing!!
Almost 2 weeks non-stop of adventures!
For more information, http://www.DeafCruise.com/hawaii

Contact Us:
VP 866.922.3090
Fax: 480.657.0744
Email: mailto:customercare@deafcruise.com

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– 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.

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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

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http://www.healthbridges.info announcement

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

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

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

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

Features Include:

*  An Accommodation card for you to print and carry that you can
make for yourself that tells health care providers where to call
for an interpreter in case of emergency

*  Live videos about hospital accommodations

*  Wellness topics that change each month

*  Links to information about counseling services

*  Resources and valuable links about how to find important
information about emotional and substance abuse topics

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

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Hot DeafNews boring, but important!

Deaf people were never allowed to drive cars in
China. This may change as the government is drafting
regulations to allow the disabled, the deaf, included,
to drive cars. Working on the regulations is the
Ministry of Public Security.

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The Deaf and the Law

Justice Department Reaches Americans With Disabilities Act Settlement With Florida Income Tax Preparation Service

rest of announcement at:
http://deafdigest.com/hrblock/

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The Captioning Blunder of the Week:

he is in critical been (condition)

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What became of?

Alicia Lane-Outlaw

– past
member of her college basketball team and also
member of the Metropolitian Washington Association
of the Deaf basketball team that won the national
championship during the nineties

– present
media officer, AllOut Marketing, Inc in Minnesota

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

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News of the Week – Looking Back 10 Years Ago:

Could we, the deaf, be able to remote-order our Big Macs’ while
driving?
In certain Southern California areas, motorists, hit by Big Mac
hunger pangs, could remote-order these goodies via radio transponders.
These transponders are the same ones they use to pay local expressway
tolls.
It wasn’t made clear how is this experiment going to work. Does it
work via voice? All orders are not the same – some would want
a big coke, others a small coke; others a big fries, others a small
fries, and most important of all – what kind of hamburgers do they
want. If it is voice activated transponder, then the deaf, are, as
usual, left out in the lurch.

(editor’s note: nothing came out of that innovation, and we, the deaf,
continue to be discriminated against when trying to drive in with
orders at fast food eateries)

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News of the Week – Looking Back 5 Years Ago:

When we see the name “Tonya Harding” in print, we
immediately associate it with the figure skater who tried
to arrange the maiming of her competitor in order to win
the coveted Gold in figure skating in the Winter Olympics.
Well, what about it? Tonya is into boxing, both as a
female boxer wannabe and as a boxing manager wannabe.
And she is trying to manage the budding boxing career of
a female boxer who is from Tulsa, Oklahoma and is deaf!
Sorry, do not yet know the name of that deaf female
boxer.

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Deaf Apocalypse of the Week:

the headline said:
NFL to permit use of video boards to encourage fan noise

should the headline be revised as follows:
NFL to permit use of video boards to encourage induced
deafness

We are trying so hard to reduce noise pollution, and
NFL ain’t helping us any!

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A Vocational Rehabilitation counselor’s great news:

You are allowed to retire instead of getting fired, with all
benefits intact.

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A Lipreading Problem: What did that person say?

A subscriber said:

My supervisor was passing out wrapped up biscuits.

A co-worker told me that there’s chili back there
(a cubicle where we put food). I looked and only
saw a few jars of jelly. Then I realized that my
co-worker had said jelly instead of chili

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

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DeafBook of the Week

– Gestuno
International Sign Language of the Deaf
published by British Deaf Association
1975

was adopted by the Unification Signs Commission of the
World Federation of the Deaf

(material in the book is already obsolete – many new words
have surfaced that did not exist in 1975)

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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best in the nation.

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position openings
The Learning Center for the Deaf & Walden School
Framingham, MA

In anticipation of openings for the 2010/2011 school year, The
Learning Center for the Deaf and Walden School are accepting
applications and resumes for consideration for the following
positions:

– Teachers of the Deaf    
– Classroom Assistants
– Child Care Workers (Residential and Overnight)
– Substitutes

Please submit your resume, cover letter and 3 letters of
recommendation/references to:

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

mailto:lynn_marshall@tlcdeaf.org
Fax: 508.875.9203

The Learning Center for the Deaf was recently awarded accreditation by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and Conference of Educational Administrators of Schools and Programs for the Deaf (CEASD) and is an equal opportunity employer.

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job openings (2)
Deaf Services Therapist
BJC Behavioral Health
St. Louis, Missouri

We are excited to share with you that BJC Behavioral Health in
St. Louis, Missouri will be starting a new program for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. 

BJC Behavioral Health (BJC BH) is an affiliated member of BJC HealthCare
offering comprehensive community-based behavioral health services to
children and adults in the St. Louis metropolitan area and in the
Missouri counties of Washington, Iron and St. Francois. 

The services offered help people with a range of behavioral health needs. A primary strategy of BJC BH is extension of services into the
community, building capacity. Services are offered at home, school,
workplace and other community settings.

The therapist will be able to work with individuals, families, and
groups to address and treat mental and emotional disorders and
promote optimal mental health with Deaf and Hard of Hearing adults
and children.  The therapist must have knowledge of therapeutic best
practices for Deaf and hard of hearing individuals and be able to
apply cultural and linguistic bridging to promote optimal mental
health.  They should be fluent in sign language and culturally
competent in American Sign Language therefore has the ability to
communicate directly with deaf and hard of hearing individuals. 
Therapists are trained in a variety of therapeutic techniques used to
address a wide range of issues including depression, addiction, and
substance abuse, suicidal impulses, stress management, problems with
self esteem issues associated with aging, job and career concerns,
educational decisions, adjustment issues, parenting, grief marital or
relationship problems, as well as others.  Therapist need to be able
be flexibly to work within various structures in the community mental
health system. 

There are 2 openings, 1 for Children and 1 for adults. 

Job duties will include, therapy, intakes, clinical case management,
triage/crisis intervention and EAP therapy. 

Must have a Masters or Doctorate in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology

Must be able to get a Missouri State License in Therapy LCSW or LPC 
2-4 years experienced required

Please forward resumes to: Mark Stansberry, Executive Director
BJC Behavioral Heath, 1430 Olive, Suite 400
St. Louis MO 63103

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POTHOS Inc employment posting
Position title:  California Relay Service Account Manager
position located in Northern California

email resumes to mailto:chiefbrink@pothos.us

Position summary: Manages the contracts between POTHOS’ client, Hamilton Relay and the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). Oversees the actions of all parties involved to ensure contract compliance. Responsible for ensuring that each party successfully completes all assigned duties and responsibilities.

Essential functions:

– Responsible for working with CPUC on contract issues and acting as point of contact.

– Carries out/enforces the policies/procedures for the TRS/Captioned Telephone programs established by the CPUC, the Contract Administrator and as contained in the contract and RFP

– Oversees the monitoring/compliance of federal/state requirements related to relay system performance.

– Responsible for representing Hamilton at regulatory meetings with any applicable California Advisory Boards and the Contract Administrator’s required staff meetings as needed and at other outreach functions across California.

– Monitors CRS-3 Outreach Programs for compliance with RFP and contract requirements in California.  Responsible for determining that the needs of the user community are being met and for determining the overall effectiveness of outreach activity.

– Responsible for identifying any potential conflicts or other needs within the relay Center and reporting those concerns or ideas.

Preferred education, experience and skills:
– Associate or Bachelor’s Degree or comparable work experience along with a minimum of three years experience.

– Direct work experience with a Telecommunications Relay Service.

– Knowledge of American Sign Language.

– Deaf and hard of hearing individuals are encouraged to apply.

– Position must be located in Northern California.

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POTHOS Inc employment posting
Position title:  California Relay Service Outreach Coordinator

one position located in Northern California, other in Southern
California

email resumes to: mailto:chiefbrink@pothos.us

Position summary:  This full-time position at POTHOS is responsible for coordinating and implementing outreach activities designed to promote Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) and Captioned Telephone for California Relay Service (CRS) for our client Hamilton Relay.

Essential functions:

– Develops Annual Outreach Plan designed to promote California Relay Service; raising awareness and increasing the use of relay services.

– Plans and implements outreach activities and marketing programs that support the Outreach Plan.

– Designs, coordinates and conducts demonstrations and training programs on how to access and use California Relay services.

– Coordinates and delivers training programs about relay services for businesses, agencies and organizations.

– Delivers/conducts outreach activities/presentations focused on current and potential customers on all relay services using presentation skills, visual aids and written proposals.

– Works collaboratively with CPUC and DDTP to implement outreach activities throughout California.

– Participates in Outreach and California Relay Council meetings, scheduled Outreach activities and Marketing Summits.

Preferred experience and skills:
– Fluency in American Sign Language & Spanish.

– Knowledge/ability to understand various communication modes used by current and potential relay users.

– Direct work experience with Telecommunication Relay Service and/or knowledge of Captioned Telephone Relay Services.

– Deaf or Hard of Hearing individuals are encouraged to apply.

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

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

Responsible for Finance and Administrative Functions of Company.  

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

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

Forward resume, with salary requirements to:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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open positions
Deaf Services Center
Glenside, PA

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

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

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

WE ARE SOON OPENING A NEW PROGRAM

– STAFF INTERPRETER: (Full time) The Interpreter Department is looking
for an addition to our current team of 2 full time interpreters.
Responsibilities include: Interpret for emergencies (physical and
psychiatric), mental health evaluations, groups, staff meetings and
sessions, home visits with deaf adults and children.  Also interpret
for in internal office and community meetings with both hearing and
deaf professional staff. Must be able to work with a team of hearing
and/or deaf interpreters and be a team player. Qualifications: AA
degree with minimum 3 years of Interpreting experience with Deaf
individuals or BA Interpreting degree with 1 year experience.
Knowledge of mental illness and/or developmental disabilities is a
plus. Must be willing to travel throughout the SE counties and be
flexible to do some evenings and weekends when needed. Current
national certification and PA State Registered through ODHH are
preferred.

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

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

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

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

– RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITY STAFF: (Full Time positions available)
The  responsibilities for this position is working with adolescent
consumers implementing and following behavior modification system,
teaching independent living skills, and focusing on helping them
achieve their treatment goals. Qualifications:  HS + 3 year related
experience or AA degree; valid drivers’ license; advanced fluency in
ASL; minimum of 2 years experience required with Deaf Community
working with children or adolescents; demonstrated competency in
independent living skills; ability to teach, advise and motivate Deaf
Consumers; strong interpersonal skills.  Duties: Assist with
admission of consumers, assessment/treatment of goals, provide
therapeutic counseling/case management, crisis intervention, teach
coping skills, and daily living/recreational activities to teenage
Deaf consumers with mental illness and/or developmental disabilities;
maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment; promote consumers’
growth and goals and social/ family relationships. Positions are
available for day, evenings, overnight and weekend shifts.

Come be a part of our exciting growing professional TEAM!

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

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

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Vacancy Announcement
American Sign Language Lecturer
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN

Speech and Hearing Sciences

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

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

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

Salary is negotiable depending upon qualifications and experience.

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

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

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

Indiana University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

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(updated April 4th)

– EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT GLAD !! –

– Community Advocate – Riverside, CA

– Community Interpreter – Los Angeles, CA

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

http://www.gladinc.org

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

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

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

E-mail: mailto:jfetterman@gladinc.org

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Job Openings at the SEC
Washinngton, DC

rest of announcement at:
http://deafdigest.com/secjobs/

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Part-time Case Management Position
Atlanta, GA

rest of announcement at:
http://deafdigest.com/aidjobs/

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Georgia Department of Labor
Voc Rehab (Deaf)
Cave Spring, GA

rest of announcement at:
http://deafdigest.com/cavejobs/

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Hearing Impaired Teacher
Mississippi-Northern

rest of announcement at:
http://deafdigest.com/oxfordjobs/

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Director of the Longmeadow Campus
Western Mass

rest of announcement at:
http://deafdigest.com/longmeadowjobs/

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