Posts published in June 2010

DeafDigest Blue - June 27, 2010

Blue Edition              Barry Strassler, Editor
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Last week's ASL Videos:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/badmanners/
http://deafdigest.com/videos/gesturing/

This week's ASL Videos:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/hearinggestures/
http://deafdigest.com/videos/whisper/

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Dedication

- Hot Newspaper stories during the week:

Status of captions on web videos
http://deafdigest.com/brianstelter/

Interviewing all deaf adults on an island
http://deafdigest.com/jackieturley/

- Very Hot News

Every time there is a G20 conference, there are always
protests, and always with heavy police presence.
Well, at the current G20 conference in Toronto, one
the arrested protesters was a deaf man!

Probably he was arrested because he could not
understand instructions of the police during
bedlam and confusion.



- Sunday June 20th

Despite including sign language interpreters on British TV
news, regional deaf factions are complaining it is
not what they want. They are claiming less British deaf
rely on signed news and that more of them rely on
captions.



- Monday June 21st

A workshop on "Introduction to the history of deaf people"
took place at Barinas, Venezuela. It attracted participants
from everywhere in the nation and it was declared to be
a success.



- Tuesday June 22nd

The New York Times raised the issue of captioning
on the web, saying it still lags behind TV
captioning. The article pointed out the paradox
that while ABC, CNN, NBC and others are all
captioned, its counterparts on the web still
are not captioned at all. 


- Wednesday June 23rd

The Hearing Loss Association of America held its most
recent convention. And much to the shock and dismay
of the conventioneers, some presentations the captions
were not easy to follow. There were two screens, one
for the presentation and the other for captions.
This set up forced the conventioneers to behave like 
tennis fans, turning their heads sideways constantly 
during the match.

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

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Deaf Miscellaneous stuff:

DeafDigest is not exactly sure what is Disney's motives
as far as the deaf are concerned. A couple of weeks ago 
Disney set up a policy prohibiting deaf walk-in tourists 
from getting interpreters on the spot. They must make 
advance reservations. and now this - installing wireless
headsets for the hearing impaired on many of its sites.

Helping the hearing impaired, but not helping the deaf? 

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ALMOST IGNORED A GESTURE
   Last week's DeafDigest mentioned confusion between
ASL and gesturing.
   A deaf woman was in a room with a hearing woman.
That hearing woman always gestured when talking
with others. The deaf woman always ignored her.
   But this time the gesturing hearing woman was
trying to talk to the deaf woman, and was ignored.
   It can be embarrassing.


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

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THE HEARING WHISPER
   We often see hearing people whisper something into
other hearing person's ear. It is like telling something
about a big secret that they don't want others to know.
We also know that this whisper is very quiet with very
low voice so others can't hear.
   Why would some hearing people whisper something into
a deaf person's ear knowing that the deaf person cannot
hear it? And also why would these same hearing people
speak so loud with that whisper on deaf person's ear?
   A big mystery.


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ANOTHER NAME FOR DEAF COMMUNITY
   We all know what Deaf Community is all about and
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   Is there another name for our Deaf Community. A
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   DeafDigest prefers the phrase Deaf Community.

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TEXTING WHILE RIDING A HORSE IN COMPETITION
   Lisa Osborne, who is deaf, is trying to make it
in Tennessee show horse competition. Trina Phillips, 
not deaf, is her coach.
   The coach uses iPhone to send instructions to
Lisa while she is riding on her horse.
   We know about text driving and the dangers it
poses. But text riding?   
   Just hope there are no accidents while text
riding!


TO HAVE FUN AT THE WRONG TIME
   There was a story of BP CEO Tony Hayward, not deaf,
enjoying himself on a yacht in midst of the Gulf Coast
oil spill crisis. It became a bad public relations
issue.
   Can't happen to the deaf? Yes, it did. During one
NAD Conference many years ago, there were so many
problems with the logistics and details. Everyone
on the NAD staff had to scramble around to fix
these trouble spots.
   One high level NAD staffer "took a time out" to enjoy 
himself at the hotel swimming pool. This scene did not sit
too well with deaf conventioneers, fully aware, of so
many issues going on.
   What was the result? This high level NAD staffer was fired.


A PARADOX IN NEW ZEALAND
   Accident Compensation Corporation is a filthy rich government
agency in New Zealand. It sits atop a $2 billion surplus.
   This agency provides comprehensive, no-fault personal injury
coverage for all New Zealanders. Despite its wealth,
this agency is denying services for New Zealanders suffering
from work-related late deafness.  
   The National Foundation for the Deaf is screaming bloody 
murder.



A CI-INTERPRETED SPEECH
   The way the newspapers write it up, every CI
implant is a success story, as if automatically
becoming a member of the hearing society.
   Well, there was a recent newspaper story of
a graduating high school senior, an implantee,
that gave a farewell speech. Not by himself
alone, but with assistance of an interpreter.
   If the CI student relies on interpreters,
is it still a CI success story?


WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE?

A beginning ASL class student coming over and
saying "I know how to sign."

And then proceeds with slowly and painfully fingerspelling
the short word -  H I



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




COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR - continuing series

"There is a court reporter who attends my church.  I think I will
have her provide CART for the services."

I have heard people make a comment like this one many times. 
However, what these people have to realize is that all court
reporters do not feel comfortable providing CART.  Even though court
reporters, realtime captioners, and CART providers possess the same
basic skills, there is different training required for all of those
positions.

Court reporters are trained to work in a legal environment, but they
may have no training in working with people with a hearing loss. 
Their main goal in recording the information on their steno machines
is to make a record.  If they write something phonetically and it
does not translate properly, they can just enter the proper term in
their computer after the proceeding when they are producing a
transcript.

CART providers have the goal of accurately communicating what is
being said to the people using their services.  If something does not
translate properly, they can't go back and fix it after the
proceeding.  They strive to get it to translate so that the people
reading their screens can understand and follow what is being said.

There are many court reporters who might be willing to provide CART
services in a church setting, but don't assume that all of them
would feel comfortable doing that.  Depending on their background, it
might be like asking an eye surgeon to operate on someone's back.

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

be represented as a disability group by using
the wheelchair symbol that we see everywhere




it is the "ear" symbol, not the wheelchair symbol
that represents us, the deaf




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

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Hot DeafNews boring, but important!

3-D technology, originally designed for movies, may help
improve the fitting of hearing aids. This is what
Douglas Hart, MIT professor of mechanical engineering,
says. He uses 3-D technology to scan the ear canals.
This innovation is interesting because it came from
a mechanical engineer, not a biotechnical engineer!

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The Deaf and the Law

as far as hearing aids are concerned, we have 50 states, meaning
50 different hearing aid laws.

Examples are:
- no mail order hearing aids in Colorado, Missouri & Texas

- internet hearing aid sales permitted in California & New York

- state certified providers required in Maryland

and so on!

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The Captioning Blunder of the Week:

Johnny Ho Day (Holliday) will announce


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News of the Week - Looking Back 10 Years Ago:

    Olive Garden has seen the light, besieged by responses from
deaf people and reverted to their large-print menu format.
   Last week DEAFDIGEST mentioned that Olive Garden made a
corporate policy to provide audio taped menus for deaf-blind
patrons.

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News of the Week - Looking Back 5 Years Ago:

     It came as a surprise to many of us that are avid
NFL fans that Jeff Fisher, the Tennessee Titans
head coach, is deaf in one ear. He was born without
an ear canal in his deaf ear.
   Normally, individuals that are deaf in one ear
function as a hearing person - just that they
compensate in many different ways for the deafness
in their one ear.
   Fisher is different. He has shown no interest in
having an operation to restore hearing to his deaf
ear. He has learned lipreading. He takes time out
from his busy head coaching duties to help out
deaf agencies in fund raising. He has invited
deaf kids to sign the national anthem at home
games and for them to meet with his players.
   And just recently he had a good chat with
former Gallaudet quarterback Chris Rodgers,
showing amazement, realizing fully that deaf
football teams just do not incur offsides
penalties because of their deafness.
   Just wish that more individuals, deaf in
one ear, would do more to help those deaf
in two ears.

(editor's note: Jeff Fisher continues as
the coach)

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Deaf Apocalypse of the Week:

Can't win!

A deaf employee was advised by a job coach that he must 
outperform hearing employees in order to get noticed.

After constantly outperforming the hearing staff, he was
told by this very same job coach that he must slow down 
to be in sync with his fellow employees!

Just can't win!

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A Lipreading Problem: What did that person say?

A true story, though it took place in 1966.

A young deaf man, just about to graduate from
Gallaudet University, was being interviewed for
a job. The interview took place over lunch at
a restaurant. There was no interpreter at
that time, but again it was during these
pre-ADA years.

The job interviewer said something that the
deaf man thought was:

do you want milk?

This young deaf man, himself, a non-oralist, and a
non-lipreader, was immediately served with a
can of beer!

This was exactly what the interviewer said:

do you want beer?


This young deaf man does not drink beer, and he was
forced to finish it off, just to be on good terms
with the interviewer.

He found a job elsewhere, though. Nothing to do
with "milk" or "beer"



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

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A Vocational Rehabilitation counselor's great news:

The class you are enrolled in to keep your certificate is an
online class so you can take it at 3 AM if you have to.

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DeafBook of the Week


The Cry of the Gull

as narrated by deaf French performer Emmanuelle Laborit,
who won acclaim for her role in "Beyond Silence"

Gallaudet University Press
1998



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
Classroom Assistants
The Learning Center for the Deaf
Framingham, MA

The Learning Center for the Deaf is anticipating openings in the Fall
for Classroom assistants. They assist the classroom teacher in
providing for the physical and instructional needs of students with
additional needs in the classroom. They assist in the design and
preparation of instructional materials and in planning and
implementing various functional activities. They provide direct
supervision and monitoring of students and work on an individual or
small group basis.  Requirements: High school diploma or higher
degree.  Competent communicator in American Sign Language.  Ability
to communicate and work effectively as part of an educational team.
 
Prior experience working with children preferred.  Ability to accept
and constructively use comments and  suggestions regarding job
responsibilities and performance.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, 3 written
references/recommendations and employment application forms to:

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

mailto:lynn_marshall@tlcdeaf.org
Fax: 508/875-9203

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Job Announcements
Indiana School for the Deaf
Indianapolis, IN

The Indiana School for the Deaf currently has job openings/postings
for the following positions:

Job Title              Posting #         Posting Dates
Food Service worker    568811            6/25/10-7/9/10          
Food Service worker    568812            6/25/10-7/9/10
Steam Plant Op 2       568809            6/25/10-7/9/10
Food Srv Supv 5        568808            6/25/10-7/9/10
Audiologist            568810            6/25/10-7/9/10       
Security Officer 3     568813            6/25/10-7/9/10
Security Officer 4     568814            6/25/10-7/9/10

Applicants must submit an Indiana State Application via the Indiana
State Personnel website at http://www.in.gov/spd

If you have any questions please contact Missy Betzold in our Human
Resources Department via telephone (317/920-6218 v/tty) or E-Mail:
mailto:mbetzold@isd.k12.in.us   
Website:  http://www.deafhoosiers.com/

Mission Statement - The Indiana School for the Deaf Community promotes
academic and social excellence for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students
through a Bilingual/Bicultural environment.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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position opening
Deputy to the President & Associate Provost
  for Diversity, Faculty/Staff Recruitment &
  Training and Inclusion
Gallaudet University
Washington, DC

Gallaudet University, the world leader in liberal education and career 
development for deaf and hard of hearing undergraduate students and 
outstanding graduate programs for deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing 
students, is recruiting for Deputy to the President and Associate Provost 
for Diversity, Faculty/Staff Recruitment and Training and Inclusion.  As 
the Chief Diversity Officer, incumbent will be responsible for leadership 
to foster and advance a strategic and integrated approach to diversity in 
all aspects of university life; will be responsible for overall planning, 
budgeting, organizing, and coordinating of diversity activities required 
for campus-wide diversity efforts; will establish and monitor guidelines 
that assists units in identifying, recruiting and retaining employees, 
both faculty and staff, to increase diversity and to ensure equity, 
inclusion and social justice; will develop policies and practices to guide 
the University toward its vision of an inclusive living and learning 
environment; will provide leadership for the development and coordination 
of diversity activities which are inclusive for the campus community; will 
provide extensive leadership to (a) promote a learning community in which 
all major programs, activities and organizational bodies involve+ 
students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds and life experiences; 
(b) create an inclusive campus climate through focus groups and dialogues 
for persons who differ based on their race/ethnicity, religion, gender, 
abilities, language, sexual orientation, social class, economic strata and 
other human differences; establish diversity goals for each academic year; 
and will monitor and report to the University community progress made 
toward the achievement of diversity goals. 

Interested persons must meet the following requirements:  Must hold an 
earned terminal degree or minimum of a Master's degree and five years 
related experience.  Demonstrated experience in higher education or a 
learning environment.  Demonstrated skills in project management, 
organization dynamics, budget planning and collaboration.  Demonstrated 
ability to build effective cross-departmental teams with diverse 
constituencies.  Must be able to provide counsel and advice at both a 
strategic and daily operational level.  Proven work on diversity 
initiatives by working with committees, task forces and other 
organizations.  Exceptional interpersonal diplomatic skills; a team 
oriented philosophy, optimism, confidence and excitement about change.  
Proven skills dealing with the complexity of diverse cultures, backgrounds 
and perspectives at all levels within a complex organization.  Knowledge 
of and experience working with Deaf and hard of hearing individuals or 
willingness to learn. Demonstrated knowledge and skills in developing and 
implementing innovative programs to meet institutional needs.  American 
Sign Language skills or willingness to learn within a reasonable amount of 
time.

Excellent benefits package and competitive salary range.  Check our web 
site at http://www.gallaudet.edu  

To apply, send cover letter, resume and Gallaudet application to:
Gallaudet University, 
Human Resources Services, 
800 Florida Avenue, NE, 
College Hall, #106, 
Washington, DC 20002.  

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position closes on July 15, 2010.

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Job Announcement
Child Care Workers - Overnight and Residential
Walden School (part of The Learning Center for the Deaf)
Framingham, MA

Walden School is accepting applications and resumes for Child Care
Workers.

The awake overnight counselor is responsible first and foremost for
the safety and supervision of the children during these critical
overnight and early morning hours.  This counselor is responsible to
ensure the students remain safe and comfortable throughout the
night.  REQUIREMENTS: Human service experience preferred.  A second
language fluency in ASL or ability to demonstrate progressing ASL
skills

The Residential CCW is responsible for implementing treatment plans
and for the direct care and safety of the children residing at Walden
School.   REQUIREMENTS: Training or degree in Human Service Field,
Understanding of mental health and children's issues, 1 to 2 years in
direct child care experience.   A second language fluency in ASL.

Please submit resume, cover letter and references to:

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

mailto:lynn_marshall@tlcdeaf.org
http://www.tlcdeaf.org
 
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position opening
classroom teacher
St Mary's School for the Deaf
Buffalo, NY

Reference #548

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Preference will be given to candidates 
who possess the following:

(1) Graduation from an accredited college or university with a 
master's degree in Deaf Education; AND

(2) Eligibility for NYS certification as a Teacher of the Deaf; AND
                    
(3) NYS certification in at least one other area or subject; AND

(4) Commitment to the School=s Total Communication Philosophy and the 
ability to communicate with deaf persons using sign language and finger 
spelling,  plus the ability to pass the Sign Communication Proficiency 
Interview (SCPI).

NOTE: Employees in this classification hired after 7/1/2001 will be 
required to complete the SCPI requirements pursuant to Board Policy  

The School may also require employees in this classification to complete 
successful training in behavior management programs including but not 
limited to TCI (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention) which will be provided 
by St. Mary's School for the Deaf.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:         (Illustrative only)
Plans and prepares lessons and other instructional materials following 
curriculum guidelines;

Instructs students in various subjects using Total Communication;

Confers with parents, testing specialists, and other administrators to 
develop individual educational plans for students;

Encourages students to participate in class discussions and activities;

Prepares, administers, and scores academic tests and records results;

Meets and confers with parents and with supervisor to discuss students' 
academic and behavioral attitudes and achievements;

Assists in selecting appropriate textbooks and learning materials;


Participates in curriculum development;

Maintains updated lesson plans as prescribed by the curriculum;

Intercedes in emergency situations as required;

Attends departmental and faculty meetings;

Maintains order in the classroom;

Performs other duties as assigned.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications may be obtained from the Human 
Resources Office.

Please submit application, resume, and all appropriate information to 
document qualifications:
Mrs. Laura Dudley, Director of Human Resources
St. Mary's School for the Deaf
2253 Main Street
Buffalo, NY  14214


APPLICATION DEADLINE:      July 30, 2010                              
    
Discussion concerning salary, benefits and working conditions do not 
constitute a commitment on the part of the school and should not be 
misconstrued as binding until a recommendation of appointment is approved 
by the Superintendent.  All benefits are subject to the respective 
collective bargaining agreements and policies of St. Mary=s School for the 
Deaf.  

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
 
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(revised)

position opening
Speech Pathologist
St Mary's School for the Deaf
Buffalo, NY

Reference #549

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Preference will be given to candidates who 
possess the following:


(1) Graduation from an accredited college or university with a 
master's degree; AND

(2) NYS certification for speech pathologist; AND
                    
(3) Eligibility for NYS certification as a Teacher of the Deaf; AND

(4) Commitment to the School's Total Communication Philosophy and the 
ability to communicate with deaf persons using sign language and finger 
spelling,  plus the ability to pass the Sign Communication Proficiency 
Interview (SCPI).

NOTE: Employees in this classification hired after 7/1/2001 will be 
required to complete the SCPI requirements pursuant to Board Policy.  The 
School may also require employees in this classification to complete 
successful training in behavior management programs including but not 
limited to TCI (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention) which will be provided by 
St. Mary's School for the Deaf.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:        (Illustrative only)
Plans and prepares for therapy sessions following IEP goals and curriculum 
guidelines;

Instructs students using Total Communication;

Confers with teachers, parents, testing specialists, and other 
administrators to develop individual educational plans for students;

Encourages students to participate in group discussions and activities;

Prepares, administers, and scores evaluations and records results;

Maintains documentation of therapeutic progress following IEP benchmarks; 

Meets and confers with parents and with supervisor to discuss students= 
academic and behavioral attitudes and achievements;

Assists in selecting appropriate learning materials, therapeutic materials 
and evaluation instruments;

Participates in curriculum development;

Maintains updated lesson plans as prescribed by the curriculum and 
therapeutic IEP goals;

Intercedes in emergency situations as required;

Attends departmental and faculty meetings;

Performs other duties as assigned.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications may be obtained from the Human 
Resources Office.

Please submit application, resume, and all appropriate information to 
document qualifications to:

Mrs. Laura Dudley, Director of Human Resources
St. Mary's School for the Deaf
2253 Main Street
Buffalo, NY  14214


APPLICATION DEADLINE:      July 30, 2010                              
    
Discussion concerning salary, benefits and working conditions do not 
constitute a commitment on the part of the school and should not be 
misconstrued as binding until a recommendation of appointment is approved 
by the Superintendent.  All benefits are subject to the respective 
collective bargaining agreements and policies of St. Mary=s School for the 
Deaf.  
        
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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If interested for any of these positions then please submit resume
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Los Angeles, CA 90041

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Dedication

DeafDigest dedicates this edition to Lillian Beard,
a 101-year old Texan who departed us. She was one
the RID founders and fought for the needs of
interpreters and the deaf all her life.


- Hot Newspaper stories during the week:

An amusing story involving the late Lee Brody, TTY magnate
http://deafdigest.com/bobbrody/

Hearing-aid user denied opportunity to become police officer
http://deafdigest.com/billfurman/



- Very Hot News

Mike Bello, who spearheaded The Learning Center for the Deaf,
Framingham, MA from a tiny school for the deaf to a huge
complex in the New England region, is stepping down next
month as the CEO.

Replacing him on an interim basis is a team of Judy Vreeland,
as the Interim Executive Director and Peter Bailey,
as the Interim Associate Executive Director.

Bello, however, is not leaving the field of deaf education;
he will assume the President Emeritus position and work
on special school projects, come this fall.

.....

Who will replace the retiring Nancy Bloch at NAD? It will
be either of the following:

- Shane H. Feldman, currently Chief Operating Officer of NAD

- Charity Reedy Hines, Director of Admissions at Gallaudet University

- Howard Rosenblum, Senior Attorney at Equip for Equality

- Darlene Goncz Zangara, CSD Senior Vice President for National 
Centers of Excellence (Human Services).

May the best candidate win!



- Sunday June 13th

To allow pharmacists to communicate with the Japanese
deaf, a pictorial book, titled "The textbook on the 
medicine in sign language" has been published. The
book shows signs for common medical and pharmaceutical
phrases.



- Monday June 14th

the deaf community in Michigan is getting the
impression that keeping Tom Izzo, as the basketball
coach at Michigan State University is more important
than the consequences of dropping the university's
Deaf Education Program! The battle goes on - sports
versus academics.



- Tuesday June 15th

Maybe the World Cup (soccer) is the best thing that
has ever happened to Hearing Awareness. Newspapers
are constantly harping on the issue of loudness
generated by fans' zuzuvela at these soccer venues.

We have never seen noise constantly drummed up as a
major issue during the Super Bowl, the World Series,
the Olympics, and other major athletic events.
But the use of the zuzuvela has struck our public
conscience.

Not surprisingly, sales of ear plugs skyrocketed
during this World Cup play.


- Wednesday June 16th

The Scranton School in Pennsylvania graduated its
first class. Graduations at schools for the deaf
across USA is an annual event filled with joy and
excitement.

But for the Scranton School, it was special. It
was the first graduating class for the school
that is under the auspices of Western Pennsylvania
School for the Deaf (WPSD). In the past it was 
Scranton State School for the Deaf, under direction of
the state. The state transferred the program to
WPSD, and had the school renamed as Scranton School 
for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Children.


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

......

Deaf Miscellaneous stuff:

Despite being fined by the Department of Justice last
week, the Cochlear is seeking the Food & Drug Administration
for permission to establish a study center. This company
wishes to survey future CI candidates for possible
implants - as a way to increase their business!

.......

Welcome to DEAF TENNESSEAN EXPO!! ADMISSION FREE!!

Very first time in Memphis Expo!!

When: September 18, 2010 on Saturday all day (9am to 6pm).

Where: 
At Southwest Community Tennessee Community College.

We have discounted reservation hotel so PLEASE tell manager name 
"DEAF TENNESSEAN EXPO" then he will give you discounted at
Comfort Inn hotel.

Info booth for $95.00 and hotel info is here go to 
http://www.memphisdeafcommunity.org/deaf_tennessean_expo.htm

Please tell your friends.

If you have any questions please feel free ask Wally Hodge at 
mailto:MCTAD@comcast.net

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DEAF AND HEARING BEHAVIORS
    There are many hearing people with bad manners.
There are also many deaf people with bad manners.
    Deaf and hearing people are human beings with
faults.
    Problem is that when a stranger meets a deaf person
for the first time in his life. If that deaf person
showed bad manners, this stranger will think ALL
deaf people have bad manners!


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- Below Market Rate housing for seniors age of 55 or older
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SIGNING OR GESTURING
     You are walking on a sidewalk and you see two people
from far away. They are using their hands to communicate
with each other.
     From far away you look at them very hard to see if
they are deaf people using ASL or if they are hearing
people just gesturing a lot with their hands.
     Many hearing people speak without gestures, but
many other hearing people gesture a lot while speaking.
     Can be confusing sometimes, are they deaf or hearing!


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contact the project director, Donna Lange at mailto:dalndp@rit.edu or 
585-475-5620 (Voice or TTY).

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A SENATE NOMINEE IN SOUTH CAROLINA
    Alvin M Greene, not deaf, won the South Carolina Democratic
nomination for the Senate.
     He has no qualifications; he has no job; he has no money.
Yet he won the election and will be campaigning against a 
Republican nominee this fall.
     Can't happen to the deaf? It has happened to an election
for a board seat at one NAD Conference many years ago.
     That person was unknown nationally and never heard of
our national deaf leaders. He won the election and served
the NAD for one term before stepping down.
     How and why did he win the election? An unpopular leader
was up for reelection and they did not want that person to win
again. It was more of a vote against that unpopular leader
than a vote for that deaf political unknown.
     Happens everywhere in deaf and hearing elections.


A RANDOM THOMAS A. EDISON COMMENT
    From time to time there are postings on the internet
regarding the famous deaf inventor Thomas A. Edison, with
over 1,000 patents to his credit.
    Here is one random comment that DeafDigest found 
interesting?

He's almost deaf but most of his inventions,  the phonograph and 
the motion picture business,  have to do with hearing

    Silent films was the direct result of Edison's invention,
but unfortunately for us, the deaf, it evolved into talkies.

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90dB EQUALLING 40 MPH?
    At Millport, NY, a small town, not too far
from Elmira, NY, there is a sign that cautions
drivers to maintain their noise levels to 
90dB or less.
    At this same town, there is a sign that 
restricts speed to 40 miles per hour.
    Is it saying that if speeding drivers
lowered their speed to 40 mph, it will also
reduce their cars' decibel levels to 90 dB
or less?
    May need a sound engineer and an audiologist
to work things out!


GALLAUDET AND THE FULBRIGHT HONORS
    It seems that every year, or at least almost every
year, a few Gallaudet students apply for and in
these Fulbright grants.
    Fulbright is a prestigious honor. The mission
is to promote peace via international educational
exchange.
    It is not just Gallaudet; there have been
NTID students getting Fulbright grants.
    Curious about Fulbright and the deaf, a
web search was conducted and it led to
155,000 results!


A HEARING CHURCH IN ENGLAND
    St. Andrews is an Anglican church in Chorleywood, 
England. This church had issues; the clergy felt
disconnected with the parishioners. Membership
ranks was dwindling; a lot of apathy, etc.
    They decided to do something about it - and it
was establishing a mission-shaped community (MSC). 
Twelve parishioners stepped forward to volunteer
their services.
    In due time, the church grew in power, prestige
and with a stronger role in community affairs.
    The leader of the MSC group was profoundly deaf. 
She said:

I can honestly say that leading an MSC for the last eight 
months has been the hardest and most challenging thing I 
have ever done. I am not a brilliant administrator, neither 
am I a preacher. I don't think I am a worship leader or a 
kids ministry leader but I have had to do all these things.
And make difficult decisions.

    The newspaper story, however, did not mention her name!




WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE?

being blamed when the deaf client does not
get what he wants with a hearing person



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




COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR - continuing series

People have to be careful not to look at realtime captioners and CART
providers as if they are machines or robots of some sort. 

Occasionally a CART provider may be told to sit in a corner of a room
so that he or she won't be in the way.  Many of the speakers might
turn their backs on the CART provider as they are speaking.

What you have to remember is that if the CART provider cannot hear or
understand what is being said, he or she cannot accurately transcribe
what is being said.   It is important that the client communicate
with the CART provider about whether the CART provider should
interrupt in a situation like this.

Some people do not want the CART providers to interrupt the
proceedings.  They want CART providers to just do the best that they
can and put in parentheticals like "inaudible" or "indiscernible"
if they cannot hear or understand what is being said. 

Many CART providers will not interrupt the proceedings unless they 
have been instructed to do so in advance by the CART consumer because 
some CART consumers want the CART provider to remain an inconspicuous 
as possible.

If you are working with a CART provider and you would like
him or her to interrupt more frequently if he or she cannot hear or
understand, make sure you communicate that to the CART provider. 

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


use his ear buds and earphones with his assistive
listening system



devices with ear buds and earphones  and assistive listening
system devices are two completely different things



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

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Hot DeafNews boring, but important!

the Deaf (big capital D)  dog and the 
deaf dog (d without the capital)?

All dogs are born deaf; most of them, within
two weeks become hearing; the rest are
deaf dogs that become Deaf dogs. This piece
of information was posted on a doggie web site.

No such a thing as newborn screening for puppies !

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The Deaf and the Law


- location
Minnesota

- case
a deaf miner, previously employed at a different mine,
was denied employment with another mine because of
his deafness.

- result
a job discrimination lawsuit was filed; the mining company
wanted an immediate ruling; the judge said no and set a
date for a future trial in a federal court


- comment
the deaf miner was good enough to be employed in one mine
but not good enough to be employed in another mine.
Go figure!

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The Captioning Blunder of the Week:


the plane is getting some vells to tee (velocity)


....

News of the Week - Looking Back 10 Years Ago:

     The much-beleaguered Microsoft is the world's richest 
corporation, so rich that the total costs of educating all 
the deaf children in USA is just pennies in their budget. 
Yet a recent commercial of Bill Gates at the NBA championship 
finals was not captioned! That from Microsoft which has
championed themselves as ultra-sensitive to the needs of 
the deaf computer users!

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News of the Week - Looking Back 5 Years Ago:

     Happy Birthday to NTID on its 40th anniversary. NTID
director Alan Hurwitz, who has personally seen this great
collegiate institution grow by leaps and bounds over the
years, has this to say:

We just finished the ceremony in honor of Bob Frisina.  It
was very nice! Forty years ago on June 14, 1965, President
Lyndon Baines Johnson signed his name on a bill to create the
NTID.  That simple action forever changed the educational options
for deaf students, and the choice of RIT to host NTID has helped
the Rochester area become home to one of the largest deaf
populations per capita in the country.  As plans were developed
for our new CSD Student Development Center, which will begin
construction this summer, an idea "sprouted" regarding the
opportunity to create a spacious new outdoor garden area in front
of the new CSD Student Development Center.  The new garden area
will be called 'The D. Robert Frisina Quadrangle Garden at RIT'
in honor of our founding director and first vice president of RIT
for NTID, Dr. D. Robert Frisina.

(editor's note: as we all know, Hurwitz has since then moved
on to the presidency of Gallaudet University)

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Deaf Apocalypse of the Week:

    Is David Broughton, not deaf, going to be blamed
if many hearing people become deaf?
    In fact, David has been featured in the newspaper
story which is titled:

Is this the most hated man in Britain? Businessman makes a 
fortune importing vuvuzelas

......

A Lipreading Problem: What did that person say?


Why is it that the hearing boss, aware of his employee's
deafness, would speak ever so slowly at the beginning?
His lips are so easy to lipread. But as time goes on,
he increases his speed to the point where he becomes
utterly unlipreadable.

Happens all the time.




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

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A Vocational Rehabilitation counselor's great news:


You forget to write an article for the DeafDigest on this series,
yet the editor and readers are forgiving.


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DeafBook of the Week

Tales from a Clubroom

by Bernard Bragg and Eugene Bergman

2006

story of a fictional deaf social club

Harris Communications stocks this book; it is priced
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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
Deputy to the President & Associate Provost
   for Diversity, Faculty/Staff Recruitment &
   Training and Inclusion
Gallaudet University
Washington, DC

Gallaudet University, the world leader in liberal education and career 
development for deaf and hard of hearing undergraduate students and 
outstanding graduate programs for deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing 
students, is recruiting for Deputy to the President and Associate Provost 
for Diversity, Faculty/Staff Recruitment and Training and Inclusion.  As 
the Chief Diversity Officer, incumbent will be responsible for leadership 
to foster and advance a strategic and integrated approach to diversity in 
all aspects of university life; will be responsible for overall planning, 
budgeting, organizing, and coordinating of diversity activities required 
for campus-wide diversity efforts; will establish and monitor guidelines 
that assists units in identifying, recruiting and retaining employees, 
both faculty and staff, to increase diversity and to ensure equity, 
inclusion and social justice; will develop policies and practices to guide 
the University toward its vision of an inclusive living and learning 
environment; will provide leadership for the development and coordination 
of diversity activities which are inclusive for the campus community; will 
provide extensive leadership to (a) promote a learning community in which 
all major programs, activities and organizational bodies involve+ 
students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds and life experiences; 
(b) create an inclusive campus climate through focus groups and dialogues 
for persons who differ based on their race/ethnicity, religion, gender, 
abilities, language, sexual orientation, social class, economic strata and 
other human differences; establish diversity goals for each academic year; 
and will monitor and report to the University community progress made 
toward the achievement of diversity goals.

Interested persons must meet the following requirements:  Must hold an 
earned terminal degree or minimum of a Master's degree and five years 
related experience.  Demonstrated experience in higher education or a 
learning environment.  Demonstrated skills in project management, 
organization dynamics, budget planning and collaboration.  Demonstrated 
ability to build effective cross-departmental teams with diverse 
constituencies.  Must be able to provide counsel and advice at both a 
strategic and daily operational level.  Proven work on diversity 
initiatives by working with committees, task forces and other 
organizations.  Exceptional interpersonal diplomatic skills; a team 
oriented philosophy, optimism, confidence and excitement about change. 
Proven skills dealing with the complexity of diverse cultures, backgrounds 
and perspectives at all levels within a complex organization.  Knowledge 
of and experience working with Deaf and hard of hearing individuals or 
willingness to learn. Demonstrated knowledge and skills in developing and 
implementing innovative programs to meet institutional needs.  American 
Sign Language skills or willingness to learn within a reasonable amount of 
time.

Excellent benefits package and competitive salary range.  Check our web 
site at http://www.gallaudet.edu

To apply, send cover letter, resume and Gallaudet application to:
Gallaudet University, 
Human Resources Services, 
800 Florida Avenue, NE, 
College Hall, #106, 
Washington, DC 20002.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position closes on July 15, 2010.

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Job Announcement
Child Care Workers - Overnight and Residential
Walden School (part of The Learning Center for the Deaf)
Framingham, MA

Walden School is accepting applications and resumes for Child Care
Workers.

The awake overnight counselor is responsible first and foremost for
the safety and supervision of the children during these critical
overnight and early morning hours.  This counselor is responsible to
ensure the students remain safe and comfortable throughout the
night.  REQUIREMENTS: Human service experience preferred.  A second
language fluency in ASL or ability to demonstrate progressing ASL
skills

The Residential CCW is responsible for implementing treatment plans
and for the direct care and safety of the children residing at Walden
School.   REQUIREMENTS: Training or degree in Human Service Field,
Understanding of mental health and children's issues, 1 to 2 years in
direct child care experience.   A second language fluency in ASL.

Please submit resume, cover letter and references to:

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

mailto:lynn_marshall@tlcdeaf.org
http://www.tlcdeaf.org
 
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position opening
classroom teacher
St Mary's School for the Deaf
Buffalo, NY

Reference #548

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Preference will be given to candidates 
who possess the following:

(1) Graduation from an accredited college or university with a 
master's degree in Deaf Education; AND

(2) Eligibility for NYS certification as a Teacher of the Deaf; AND

(3) NYS certification in at least one other area or subject; AND

(4) Commitment to the School=s Total Communication Philosophy and the 
ability to communicate with deaf persons using sign language and finger 
spelling,  plus the ability to pass the Sign Communication Proficiency 
Interview (SCPI).

NOTE: Employees in this classification hired after 7/1/2001 will be 
required to complete the SCPI requirements pursuant to Board Policy

The School may also require employees in this classification to complete 
successful training in behavior management programs including but not 
limited to TCI (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention) which will be provided 
by St. Mary's School for the Deaf.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:         (Illustrative only)
Plans and prepares lessons and other instructional materials following 
curriculum guidelines;

Instructs students in various subjects using Total Communication;

Confers with parents, testing specialists, and other administrators to 
develop individual educational plans for students;

Encourages students to participate in class discussions and activities;

Prepares, administers, and scores academic tests and records results;

Meets and confers with parents and with supervisor to discuss students' 
academic and behavioral attitudes and achievements;

Assists in selecting appropriate textbooks and learning materials;


Participates in curriculum development;

Maintains updated lesson plans as prescribed by the curriculum;

Intercedes in emergency situations as required;

Attends departmental and faculty meetings;

Maintains order in the classroom;

Performs other duties as assigned.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications may be obtained from the Human 
Resources Office.

Please submit application, resume, and all appropriate information to 
document qualifications:
Mrs. Laura Dudley, Director of Human Resources
St. Mary's School for the Deaf
2253 Main Street
Buffalo, NY  14214


APPLICATION DEADLINE:      July 15, 2010

Discussion concerning salary, benefits and working conditions do not 
constitute a commitment on the part of the school and should not be 
misconstrued as binding until a recommendation of appointment is approved 
by the Superintendent.  All benefits are subject to the respective 
collective bargaining agreements and policies of St. Mary=s School for the 
Deaf.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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position opening
classroom teacher
St Mary's School for the Deaf
Buffalo, NY

Reference #549

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Preference will be given to candidates who 
possess the following:


(1) Graduation from an accredited college or university with a 
master's degree; AND

(2) NYS certification for speech pathologist; AND

(3) Eligibility for NYS certification as a Teacher of the Deaf; AND

(4) Commitment to the School=s Total Communication Philosophy and the 
ability to communicate with deaf persons using sign language and finger 
spelling,  plus the ability to pass the Sign Communication Proficiency 
Interview (SCPI).

NOTE: Employees in this classification hired after 7/1/2001 will be 
required to complete the SCPI requirements pursuant to Board Policy.  The 
School may also require employees in this classification to complete 
successful training in behavior management programs including but not 
limited to TCI (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention) which will be provided by 
St. Mary's School for the Deaf.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:        (Illustrative only)
Plans and prepares for therapy sessions following IEP goals and curriculum 
guidelines;

Instructs students using Total Communication;

Confers with teachers, parents, testing specialists, and other 
administrators to develop individual educational plans for students;

Encourages students to participate in group discussions and activities;

Prepares, administers, and scores evaluations and records results;

Maintains documentation of therapeutic progress following IEP benchmarks;

Meets and confers with parents and with supervisor to discuss students= 
academic and behavioral attitudes and achievements;

Assists in selecting appropriate learning materials, therapeutic materials 
and evaluation instruments;

Participates in curriculum development;

Maintains updated lesson plans as prescribed by the curriculum and 
therapeutic IEP goals;

Intercedes in emergency situations as required;

Attends departmental and faculty meetings;

Performs other duties as assigned.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications may be obtained from the Human 
Resources Office.

Please submit application, resume, and all appropriate information to 
document qualifications to:

Mrs. Laura Dudley, Director of Human Resources
St. Mary's School for the Deaf
2253 Main Street
Buffalo, NY  14214


APPLICATION DEADLINE:      July 15, 2010

Discussion concerning salary, benefits and working conditions do not 
constitute a commitment on the part of the school and should not be 
misconstrued as binding until a recommendation of appointment is approved 
by the Superintendent.  All benefits are subject to the respective 
collective bargaining agreements and policies of St. Mary=s School for the 
Deaf.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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(updated June 20th)

- EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT GLAD !! -


- Network I.T. Administrator - Los Angeles, CA

- Community Advocate - Riverside, CA

- HIV Educator - Los Angeles, CA



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

http://www.gladinc.org

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

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

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

E-mail: mailto:jfetterman@gladinc.org

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Dedication

DeafDigest wishes to dedicate this edition to James 
Grady Berry who departed us.
 
He served Arkansas School for the Deaf in various capacities
for 25 years until he retired. Said a friend:

Grady was a positive influence on many students

....

DeafDigest also wishes to dedicate this edition to
Dawn Boozer-Carter, an 8th grader at Indiana
School for the Deaf, who departed us in the most
tragic circumstances ever. As an aspiring high
school basketball player, she was helping out with
her team's fund raising event, a car wash. A
deranged driver deliberately rammed the car at
her. After several weeks at the hospital she
departed us. The driver is in police custody for
a murder trial.



- Hot Newspaper stories during the week:

How a deaf woman from a deaf family learns language?
http://deafdigest.com/louisestern-2/


Why would a deaf candidate get financial backing in Scotland?
http://deafdigest.com/jeffmcwhinney/


- Very Hot News

Famous comedian Joan Rivers made a joke about Helen Keller.
The audience roared with laughter; one person did not laugh.
He shouted at her saying that it was not funny because his
son was deaf.

Sad to say, in the world of comedy, one person's joke is
another person's insult.



- Sunday June 6th

The buzz on the Hill is that the H.R. 3101
(21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act)
will meet congressional approval.




- Monday June 7th

Invisible hearing aids (not CI) better than visible
hearing aids? A posting on a hearing-aid related web site
gave strong arguments in favor of such invisible hearing
aids 



- Tuesday June 8th

Apple is saying that we, the deaf, can use the iPhone 4 to
communicate with each other via the FaceTime chat feature.
This device will be ready for the marketplace on June 24th.


- Wednesday June 9th

Faced with closing, Detroit Day School for the Deaf, has
been given a new lease on life. It was the parents of deaf
children that succeeded in staving off the city's efforts
to close the school for good. 



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

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Deaf Miscellaneous stuff:

Matt Hamill live or Matt Hamill video?

This famous deaf UFC fighter is being featured in the
new UFC video game titled "Undisputed 2010".

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USING A WRONG INTERPRETER
   One hearing actor in Ireland was invited to a deaf
event. The host told him they will have an interpreter for
him.
   The actor and the interpreter showed up at the deaf event.
But the deaf event was a flop.  Why?
   Because the interpreter only knew British Sign Language
while the deaf people only knew Irish Sign Language.
   The host did not realize about it until it was too late!


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


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- Below Market Rate housing for seniors age of 55 or older
- Extensive design features for deaf & hard of hearing
- Bus stop 50 ft from complex & future Bart expansion
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- Professional management with ongoing onsite & offsite services & 
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BE CAREFUL IN PUBLIC SPEAKING
   All public speakers must be careful with what they
say. Helen Thomas, not deaf, had to resign from her
job as White House reporter. She said a wrong thing
that made many people angry at her.
  Can't happen to the Deaf Community? Wrong! DeafDigest
editor remembers two incidents:

- a well known deaf oralist said that deaf people with
ASL have minds the same as monkeys. He quickly became
unpopular and lost his job as CEO of a deaf
national organization

- Jane Basset Spilman, not deaf, was chair of Gallaudet
board of trustees during the Deaf President Now protest.
She said "Deaf people are not ready to function in a hearing world." She 
had to resign from the board of
trustees

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

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To register for any of the workshops listed above, download a Workshop 
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A DEAF-OWNED, DEAF-RUN BANK
   A couple of years ago, James W. Meisser, who is deaf,
and pretty much experienced in the banking field, wanted
to open up a deaf-owned, a deaf-run bank.
   At first he was not successful. Because of economy
free fall, he had a hard time attracting capital.
   Not giving up, he tried a different approach - purchasing
an existing bank. And he succeeded.
   He is now the president/CEO of the Hiawatha National Bank
in Wisconsin. This bank has branches in several small Wisconsin towns.

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OUR NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
   For the past several months DeafDigest has been
briefly profiling one national organization each
week.
   It is DeafDigest's way of thanking our national
organizations for their contributions to our
Deaf Culture.
   And it is always satisfying when some of these
organizations get requests for information as
a result of these weekly profiles.



A BIG BASEBALL GAME NOT CAPTIONED
   Baseball fans across the USA was buzzing all about
Stephen Strasburg's sensational major league debut.
   A deaf fan was watching the game on TV. This game
was not captioned.
   DeafDigest editor was also watching that game and
yes, it was captioned.
   Why was the game captioned on one TV set and not
captioned on the other.
   DeafDigest editor subscribes to an established
cable provider, which provides captions. The
deaf fan subscribed to a telephone company's
bundled communications service. And while most of
his TV programs were captioned, that particular
ball game wasn't.
   The deaf fan is not too happy about it and
plans to bring up this issue with the telephone
provider.



TEACHING IN A RURAL AREA
   A teacher of the deaf in a rural area raised
an interesting issue.
   She graduated from an established deaf education
program at a big city university. She then
accepted a teaching position in a small town.
But much to her dismay she discovered that it
was difficult to keep up with new material
and resources in the field.
   These small town libraries and educational
programs do not have such updated resources.
   It was only through the internet that she
was able to obtain what she was seeking.


THE FORT WORTH DEAF PIZZA-COPS SYNDROME
   The Domino's Pizza has been famous for its
30-minute, money back delivery promise.
   And the police department in Fort Worth,
Texas, has copied this famous promise.
   What is this all about? The police department
has pledged a 30-minute wait for an interpreter
to show up in case a deaf person is arrested
and in custody.
   This 30-minute wait is much better than waiting
3-4 hours for an interpreter to show up, thus
fraying everyone's tempers.
   There is a caveat. What if the interpreter
does not show up? There have been tales of
a deaf person arrested on Saturday nights,
and police departments scrambling around
to find an interpreter.
   In one case, the director of an interpreting
agency was routed out of bed a 2 AM because
the interpreters that were supposed to be on
call that night, sort of sneaked away from work.
   The director raised a big stink when 
confronting with these interpreters that played
hooky.



WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE?

being asked:

could your deaf client drive a car?






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




COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR - continuing series

Another type of realtime captioning error that people may not
understand is when something comes up as two words when it 
should be one word or vice versa.  

They may think the captioner or CART provider does not know 
that certain words are compound words.

What many people do not understand is that there is no space bar 
on the steno keyboard.  A captioner or CART provider will write 
one stroke at a time.  That stroke may be a word or phrase on its 
own, or it may have to be combined with the stroke before it or 
after it to make a word.  

Examples of words that could create problems are
off, on, over, back, through, and out.

Even though a captioner writes phonetically, in order to avoid 
word boundary problems, the captioner must have different ways 
to write a word when it stands on its own as opposed to when it 
is used as a prefix or suffix.

If a captioner put the word "overtime" in his or her dictionary, 
it could present a problem when sentences like these come up:

- The fee started at $5 and increased overtime.

This should read:

- The fee started at $5 and increased over time.


- He read a newspaper at the airport during his lay overtime.

This should read:

- He read a newspaper at the airport during his layover time.

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


only hang out with other deaf people in social
circles




there are deaf people that prefer to be with the deaf;
there are also deaf people that hang out with the
hearing people




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
on the screen or go to:
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Hot DeafNews boring, but important!

Karen Rossi is the new Executive Director of the
Tucker-Maxon School in Oregon. She served as
interim executive director before being
awarded this permanent position.

The school is oral; does not use ASL.

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The Deaf and the Law

- location
Alabama

- case
a deaf employee hurt his back at his place of employment
and requested workman's compensation. 

- result
the lower courts ruled in favor of the deaf employee;
the company appealed; the appeals court partly ruled
in favor of the deaf employee, and in favor of the
company - and remanded the case back to the lower courts.

- comment
inadequate communications at the place of employment
led to a series of misunderstandings on part of the
deaf employee and the company supervisors.

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The Captioning Blunder of the Week:

he missed 30 kays (days) of school


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News of the Week - Looking Back 10 Years Ago:

   Ron Stern is the new superintendent at the
New Mexico School for the Deaf. He will move
to Santa Fe from his current position at
California School for the Deaf at Fremont.

(editor's note: superintendents come and go;
Ron is still at the helm at New Mexico School
for the Deaf!)

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News of the Week - Looking Back 5 Years Ago:

   Next time you are raising a glass of wine to toast
a deaf friend, do it with Deaf Wine.
   Deaf Wine? Not talking about wine produced by
Deaf Vintners. But the Deaf Wine itself.
    The bottle - 1997 Ballet of Angels, by Sharpe Hill
Vineyard, Pomfret, Connecticut - has a painting "Francis
O. Watts with Bird" on the label. The 1805 painting was
done by deaf artist John Brewster (1766-1854).

...

Deaf Apocalypse of the Week:

There was a newspaper story that said the CI helps
younger deaf people more than it helps the senior
citizens.

Why is this a surprise? Senior citizens, because of
age, lose hearing that the CI cannot help recoup.

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A Lipreading Problem: What did that person say?

Said a DeafDigest subscriber:

I went downstairs looking for the accounting person and was told 
that she's at West Point
 
I was walking back upstairs and I passed by the front desk and saw 
the person I was looking for and then I realized that I was told 
"switchboard" not the "West Point" of Mississippi





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

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DeafBook of the Week


A Study of American Deaf Folklore

by Susan Rutherford

1993

Linstock Press Dissertation Series


it is heavy reading of the author's dissertation
on Deaf Folklore issues. Not designed for easy
and light bedtime reading, but for serious scholars.

Linstock Press? Operated by Bill Stokoe, who signed
poorly for years as Gallaudet professor, but is lionized 
for recognizing ASL as a legitimate language.



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
classroom teacher
St Mary's School for the Deaf
Buffalo, NY

Reference #548

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Preference will be given to candidates 
who possess the following:

(1) Graduation from an accredited college or university with a 
master's degree in Deaf Education; AND

(2) Eligibility for NYS certification as a Teacher of the Deaf; AND
                    
(3) NYS certification in at least one other area or subject; AND

(4) Commitment to the School=s Total Communication Philosophy and the 
ability to communicate with deaf persons using sign language and finger 
spelling,  plus the ability to pass the Sign Communication Proficiency 
Interview (SCPI).

NOTE: Employees in this classification hired after 7/1/2001 will be 
required to complete the SCPI requirements pursuant to Board Policy  

The School may also require employees in this classification to complete 
successful training in behavior management programs including but not 
limited to TCI (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention) which will be provided 
by St. Mary's School for the Deaf.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:         (Illustrative only)
Plans and prepares lessons and other instructional materials following 
curriculum guidelines;

Instructs students in various subjects using Total Communication;

Confers with parents, testing specialists, and other administrators to 
develop individual educational plans for students;

Encourages students to participate in class discussions and activities;

Prepares, administers, and scores academic tests and records results;

Meets and confers with parents and with supervisor to discuss students' 
academic and behavioral attitudes and achievements;

Assists in selecting appropriate textbooks and learning materials;


Participates in curriculum development;

Maintains updated lesson plans as prescribed by the curriculum;

Intercedes in emergency situations as required;

Attends departmental and faculty meetings;

Maintains order in the classroom;

Performs other duties as assigned.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications may be obtained from the Human 
Resources Office.

Please submit application, resume, and all appropriate information to 
document qualifications:
Mrs. Laura Dudley, Director of Human Resources
St. Mary's School for the Deaf
2253 Main Street
Buffalo, NY  14214


APPLICATION DEADLINE:      July 15, 2010                              
    
Discussion concerning salary, benefits and working conditions do not 
constitute a commitment on the part of the school and should not be 
misconstrued as binding until a recommendation of appointment is approved 
by the Superintendent.  All benefits are subject to the respective 
collective bargaining agreements and policies of St. Mary=s School for the 
Deaf.  

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER@
 
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position opening
classroom teacher
St Mary's School for the Deaf
Buffalo, NY

Reference #549

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Preference will be given to candidates who 
possess the following:


(1) Graduation from an accredited college or university with a 
master's degree; AND

(2) NYS certification for speech pathologist; AND
                    
(3) Eligibility for NYS certification as a Teacher of the Deaf; AND

(4) Commitment to the School=s Total Communication Philosophy and the 
ability to communicate with deaf persons using sign language and finger 
spelling,  plus the ability to pass the Sign Communication Proficiency 
Interview (SCPI).

NOTE: Employees in this classification hired after 7/1/2001 will be 
required to complete the SCPI requirements pursuant to Board Policy.  The 
School may also require employees in this classification to complete 
successful training in behavior management programs including but not 
limited to TCI (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention) which will be provided by 
St. Mary's School for the Deaf.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:        (Illustrative only)
Plans and prepares for therapy sessions following IEP goals and curriculum 
guidelines;

Instructs students using Total Communication;

Confers with teachers, parents, testing specialists, and other 
administrators to develop individual educational plans for students;

Encourages students to participate in group discussions and activities;

Prepares, administers, and scores evaluations and records results;

Maintains documentation of therapeutic progress following IEP benchmarks; 

Meets and confers with parents and with supervisor to discuss students= 
academic and behavioral attitudes and achievements;

Assists in selecting appropriate learning materials, therapeutic materials 
and evaluation instruments;

Participates in curriculum development;

Maintains updated lesson plans as prescribed by the curriculum and 
therapeutic IEP goals;

Intercedes in emergency situations as required;

Attends departmental and faculty meetings;

Performs other duties as assigned.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications may be obtained from the Human 
Resources Office.

Please submit application, resume, and all appropriate information to 
document qualifications to:

Mrs. Laura Dudley, Director of Human Resources
St. Mary's School for the Deaf
2253 Main Street
Buffalo, NY  14214


APPLICATION DEADLINE:      July 15, 2010                              
    
Discussion concerning salary, benefits and working conditions do not 
constitute a commitment on the part of the school and should not be 
misconstrued as binding until a recommendation of appointment is approved 
by the Superintendent.  All benefits are subject to the respective 
collective bargaining agreements and policies of St. Mary=s School for the 
Deaf.  
        
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER@

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Job Announcement
Program Manager, Bridgman Home
San Diego Youth Services
San Diego, CA 

Status: Full-Time                               

Compensation: 
$50,000-$53,000/Year + Excellent Benefits

Specific Responsibilities:  Accountable to Division Director. 
Responsible for the development and maintenance of quality youth
services, including overall supervision of the contracted
components.  Must participate in Center Development Team (CDT);
develop resources that are in line with community needs; and maintain
and evaluate quality services that are in contract compliance with
funding sources. Expected to supervisor 5 to 8 direct line staff and
may carry a minimum caseload.

Duties: Program Manager ensures that:

1. Ensure the development, implementation, and evaluation of
program(s) that adhere to and uphold the rigorous standards of SDYS
as mandated by its mission, purpose, guiding principles and standards
of quality. 

2. Provide personnel management to include the hiring,
training, supervision, and evaluation of core staff, interns and
volunteers.

3. Coordinate in-service trainings and component meetings for
the purpose of training/supervising staff and facilitating
communication.

4. Participate in the development of policies and procedures
pertaining to personnel.  Work with Division Director and SDYS toward
the development, management and coordination of component staff and
ensure that the component has adequate staffing to provide delivery
of services in compliance with contracts.

5. Maintain quality volunteer program in conjunction with
Volunteer Services.

6. Liaison with community referral and funding sources to
enhance and maintain relationships.  Expand community linkages for
referral and advocacy.

7. Coordinate and maintain statistical systems for funding
sources, contract compliance.  Provide necessary reports and
statistics to funding sources and monitor quality assurance of
services via case file review procedures.

8. Attend and assist in facilitation of weekly staff
supervision meetings and participate in appropriate agency-wide
committees.

9. Maintain confidentiality and privacy standards of
service-partner protected health information and other applicable
information and material in accordance to agency and center policies,
and applicable regulations and laws including HIPAA.

10. Responsible for service coordination including scheduling,
curriculum development, staffing and evaluation.

1. Develop and monitor comprehensive service system including
    intake, screening, assignment and follow-up.
2. Develop and maintain relationships with local schools, community
    groups, and community centers.
3. Assist Division Director with ensuring standards of quality to
    include service partner confidentiality, program philosophy, and
    SDYS guiding principles.
4. Provide direct services (i.e. group facilitation, tutoring, case
    management, etc.) as needed to meet contract objectives.

15. Participate in grant development.

1. With Assistance from the Division Director, monitor budget and
    comply with fiscal policies and procedures.

Qualifications:
*  Demonstrated systems-thinking with three years experience in
   middle management in residential services. 
*  Fluency in American Sign Language required.
*  Masters degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology.  
*  Demonstrated experience in staff development, program and
   community planning, and contract and fiscal management. 
*  Must have knowledge of and competency in deaf culture.
*  Ability to read and write in English is required.
*  Experience in counseling youth and families providing assessment,
   crisis intervention and education.
*  experience with youth and designing youth leadership systems,
   preferably in residential settings.
*  Demonstrated leadership ability, ability to function effectively
   in stressful situations, sensitivity to direct service
   perspectives, tolerance of differences, creativity, and sense of
   humor. 
*  Willing and able to meet background clearances. 

- Must have valid driver's license with a good driving
record.

Send resume to: SDYS, attn: BHPM, P.O. Box 80756, San Diego, CA  92138

or fax to (619) 221-8611 or e-mail to mailto:hr@sdyouthservices.org 

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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open positions
Case Manager (2 pos)
Advocates, Inc
Framingham, MA

Deaf/Hard of Hearing or fluent in ASL ( American Sign Language) and 
knowledge of Deaf Culture; this is required to work at one of these 
programs

Advocates is a Human Service agency that is looking to hire two Case 
Managers to work in our two Quincy programs. At these two programs, the 
staff and clients are either Deaf or Hard of hearing. In order to work at 
one of these programs you must be Deaf/Hard of Hearing or fluent in ASL 
(American Sign Language) and knowledge of Deaf Culture

This is requirement to work at one of these programs.

Please send your resume to mailto:snathan@advocatesinc.org or go to our 
website at http://www.advocatesinc.org and apply online.

The Case Manager is responsible for documentation and maintenance of 
assigned consumer records, including all areas of the Individual Service 
Plan (ISP), medical concerns and appointments. Also should be proactive 
and must focus on individual advocacy, empowerment, and community 
integration.

Essential Functions: 1. Provide case management for two or more 
individuals in the program as identified by supervisor and advocate for 
the needs of the individuals.

2. Report to the shift on time and remain alert and responsive to the 
needs of the individuals throughout the shift.

3. Participate in the development of the Individual Service Plan (ISP) and 
program specific interventions for individuals.

4. Develop, implement and monitor interesting, creative, and person 
centered goals with individuals.

5. Complete monthly reports: progress reports, data collection summaries.

6. Attend trainings as assigned; maintain necessary certifications 
(CPR/First Aid, SOLVE, MAP, HR/DPPC).

7. Advocate for the rights of the individuals; ensure that individuals are 
treated with dignity and respect; uphold the human rights of all 
individuals.

8. Provide skills training and support to the individuals as identified in 
the ISP, including but not limited to the areas of Activities of Daily 
Living (ADL) routines, behavioral treatment plans, community integration 
activities, communication and health care

9. Provide a safe, homelike living environment for the individuals.

10. Assist individuals with home maintenance and perform cleaning duties 
as assigned.

Qualification/Education/Experience: 1. BA/BS in related field, or 
equivalent of two (2) years related experience.

2. Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

3. Basic computer knowledge.

4. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and ability 
to use good judgment.

5. Demonstrated commitment to the principles and practices of consumer 
empowerment and community integration.

6. Sensitivity to the needs of the population we support

7. High energy level, superior interpersonal skills and ability to 
function in a team atmosphere

8. Must hold a valid drivers' license. Must have access to an operational 
and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport individuals.

Advocates' philosophy is based on common values and principles that guide 
the delivery of all of the services we provide. We believe that all 
individuals have the right to pursue their personal goals and to 
contribute to the community. We believe they are entitled to receive 
accessible services; to live in decent and affordable housing; to be 
treated with dignity and respect; and to live in inclusive and diverse 
communities. The employees of Advocates and the recipients of the services 
we provide work together with the community to ensure that these universal 
rights are promoted and protected.

Advocates offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, 
dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, 410(k) plan and a 
six-week holiday/vacation package.

Advocates is an EOE committed to employing a diverse workforce

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seeking applicants
ASL Teacher, High School
The Howard School
metro Atlanta in Georgia

Founded in 1950, The Howard School is an independent, coeducational
day school currently located in Metro Atlanta.  

The Howard School focuses on depth of understanding through a
project - and problem-based curriculum.  The Howard School is a leader in 
professional leadership and development for the community, priding itself 
on its programs that address a research-based understanding about the 
natural variability in the ways that children learn.

We are in the process of collecting cover letters and resumes for
American Sign Language Teacher - High School

Qualifications:
-Bachelor's degree required.
-Advanced degree and 3-5 years of classroom experience preferred.

-Prefer bilingual ASL English, bicultural native or near-native ASL
speaker.

- Experience in Learning Disability or related education a plus.
- Prefer animated speaker, possibly with theater experience.
- Teach ASL I according to Georgia Standards
- Ability to work with collegial teams.

Hours: Part-time (7 hours per week, one class per day plus 2 hrs
meeting and planning), Monday - Friday. Interested candidates please send 
cover letter and resume to: mailto:hr@howardschool.org

The Howard School is an equal opportunity employer.

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ANNOUNCING
Senior Lecturer in American Sign Language
American Sign Language Program,
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio

The American Sign Language (ASL) Program at the Ohio State University 
offers four courses of ASL which fulfills the university’s undergraduate 
requirement for a general education sequence in modern/foreign language 
credits.

The Program is administered under the Foreign Language Center within the 
College of Arts and Sciences. (see: http://asl.osu.edu/ )

The Ohio State University is located in the heart of Columbus, which is a 
thriving city with a large and active Deaf community. (see: 
http://ci.columbus.oh.us/ and http://experiencecolumbus.com/ )

Responsibilities:
The Ohio State University seeks to appoint one full-time Senior Lecturer 
position (non tenure track) in American Sign Language for the 2010-2011 
academic year. This is a one-year position with the possibility of 
renewal, to begin duties in September 2010.
The position will involve, at minimum: teaching seven (7) sections of ASL 
over three (3) quarters in the academic calendar (Autumn, Winter, Spring); 
service on committees; commitment to and initiative in collaborative 
curriculum and program development; and continued individual professional 
development.

Qualifications:
Required: Native or near-native fluency in ASL; BA in Education (ASL, 
Deaf, foreign language), Deaf Studies, Linguistics, or related field; 
demonstrated excellence in teaching (preferably at the college level); 
knowledge of Deaf history and culture; extensive/broad experience with the 
Deaf community; sensitivity to issues facing the Deaf community; and the 
demonstrated ability and commitment to work well with others.
Preferred: Masters degree or higher in Teaching ASL as a Foreign/Second 
Language, Linguistics, Deaf Studies, Education, Interpreting, or related 
field; ability and willingness to teach with digital media; American Sign 
Language Teachers Association (ASLTA) certification.

Applications:
Screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until 
the position is filled or closed. Salary $33,000-35,000 with benefits. The 
Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer 
and provides reasonable accommodations under the Americans with 
Disabilities Act. Qualified women, minorities, Vietnam-era veterans, 
disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to 
apply. Letter of application and curriculum vita may be sent 
electronically or to the address below. Three letters of recommendation 
must be submitted directly by the author.

Send letter of application, curriculum vita (resume), and three letters of 
recommendation to:

Lauren Sanders, ASL Program Associate Coordinator
The Ohio State University
Foreign Language Center
100 Hagerty Hall
1775 College Road
Columbus, OH 43210-1340

mailto:sanders.67@osu.edu

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position openings
Austine School for the Deaf
Brattleboro, VT

- Residential Advisor
Time base: 2nd Shift - Monday -Thursday, 2pm - 11:15 pm

Qualifications: - High School Graduate
- Effective communication skills to include American Sign Language
- Willingness to receive CPR, First Aid and Restraint Training
- Willingness to learn behavior management techniques

- Understands the uniqueness and development of Deaf & Hard of Hearing 
students.

Responsibilities:  - Enhance social and interpersonal relationships among 
the students
                                   - Attend professional and staff 
development seminars/workshops in child development and behavior 
management techniques.

- Assist in the development and implementation of proactive, preventative 
residential programs which help students develop into healthy well-rounded 
individuals.
 



-Weekend Residential Advisor:
Time base: 35-38 hrs
Friday: 11 am-10 pm
Saturday 8 am-10 pm
Sunday 8 am-10 pm

Qualifications: - High  School Graduate

- Effective communication skills to include American Sign Language

- Willingness to receive CPR, First Aid and Restraint Training.
                             - Willingness to learn behavior management 
techniques

- Understands the uniqueness and development of Deaf & Hard of Hearing 
students.

Responsibilities:  - Enhance social and interpersonal relationships
among the students

- Attend professional and staff development seminars/workshops in child 
development and behavior management techniques.

- Assist in the development and implementation of proactive, preventative 
residential programs which help students develop into healthy well-rounded 
individuals.
 

Please send letter of interest & resume to:
Kelly Therieau
Austine School for the Deaf
209 Austine Dr
Brattleboro, VT 05301

802-258-9510
Fax # 802-258-9574
mailto:ktherieau@vcdhh.org

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Position Vacancy Notice
Regional Consultant for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Idaho Educational Services for the Deaf and the Blind
job located at Northern Idaho, Region 1 & 2

Begin Date:    August 2010

Nature of Work: Provide home intervention programs for parents of deaf and 
hard of hearing infants from birth through three; Provide educational and 
consultive services to students from birth through 21 who are deaf or hard 
of hearing; Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Idaho Exceptional Child certificate with Hearing 
Impaired endorsement; Additional certificate/endorsement preferred; 
Excellent receptive and expressive skills in American Sign Language; 
Experience working with parents and infants; Minimum of Bachelor's Degree, 
Master's degree preferred.

Salary:    Commensurate with education and experience.

Benefits:    Comprehensive fringe benefit package included.

To Apply:    Interested persons are to submit a letter of application, 
resume, official transcripts, copies of certification and three letters of 
recommendations to:

Idaho Educational Services for the Deaf and the Blind
ATTN: Human Resources
1450 Main St
Gooding, ID  83330

Location:    Northern Idaho - Region 1 & 2

Closing Date:    Open until filled.

Successful candidate will be required to submit a completed ten finger 
fingerprint card or scan to the Idaho State Dept. of Education no later 
than five days after the employees' first day of employment with the 
school or unsupervised contact with students in a K-12 setting, whichever 
is sooner per Idaho Code 33-130 & 33-512.

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(updated June 13th)

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

http://www.gladinc.org

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

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

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

E-mail: mailto:jfetterman@gladinc.org

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Dedication

DeafDigest dedicates this edition to Julius Barthoff,
a Boston area resident, who departed us at the age of 100.
Deaf himself, he aspired to become an attorney and in
fact graduated from law school and bar exams and
was just getting started in this career. Unfortunately
anti-deaf bias in the legal profession was strong during
the thirties and he was unable to make headway. He left
the law profession and worked as sales representative
for some big companies.

Said a deaf attorney:
The early half of the 20th Century was a very, very difficult 
time to be deaf, let alone as a deaf lawyer



DeafDigest also dedicates this edition to Collete Ramsey Baker
who has departed us. Her efforts led to the founding of the
Deafness Research Foundation (DRF).

The DRF funds private research into the medical aspects
of deafness.



- Hot Newspaper stories during the week:

a great write up on Louise Stern in London
http://deafdigest.com/louisestern/

Disability Law (under ADA) hurting us?
http://deafdigest.com/stephenjdubner/


- Very Hot News

Lega del Filo d'Oro, a group in Italy, that fights
for the rights and needs of the deaf-blind, won a
big victory.

The European Parliament, in the past would treat
the deaf-blind as two separate disabilities. Not
any more, because of pressure exerted by the
Italian group, it is now recognized as a disability
on its own.



- Sunday May 30th

More on the controversial California Bill AB 2072,
that DeafDigest has brought up in past two editions.

Many are saying this bill is heavily tilted in favor
of audiologists, especially with financial interests,
that would have the first say in advising parents
of their newly born deaf babies.

It does not matter if the audiologists only know about
deafness from Pathological, Audiological, and Medical
viewpoints and not from the Deaf Cultural point of view.



- Monday May 31st

Fed up with discrimination against the deaf in Scotland, a hearing
businessman has offered to subsidize the campaigning costs of
a deaf candidate that wishes to run for office in the
Scottish Parliament.

Jeff McWhinney, a former director of British Deaf Association
and now the owner of his own video interpreting agency, is
the one that is making the offer.

He is waiting for a deaf person to step up and take the offer.



- Tuesday June 1st

Natasha Julien, a young deaf woman from Manchester, Great Britain,
is a promising professional dancer.

She auditioned for a spot at the Hammond School, an elite British
school of performing arts, competing against hundreds of hopefuls
(all hearing) and won.

She will begin classes soon.


- Wednesday June 2nd

For the deaf children of Kazan in Russia, there is
a first time-ever sign language cartoon. The
characters in the cartoon, a group of dogs, speak
in sign language.

It is called a social experiment according to the
Academy of Open Communications, which is behind
the project.



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

......

Deaf Miscellaneous stuff:

The NAD Conference is coming up real soon; one of the highlights
is the Miss Deaf America pageant.

One of the contenders is Victoria Flis, Miss Deaf Pennsylvania.

She has written up a nice article about herself and her 
impressions.

Do click on:
http://deafdigest.com/victoriaflis/

May the best contestant win!

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- 20% Off  --  Register with a Friend or Co-Worker
- 30% Off  --  Register with Two Friends or Co-Workers
Click on any of the workshop titles for more information.

DiiT Workshop Series on Business
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 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
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
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 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 DEAF-OWNED, DEAF-RUN BANK
    A couple of years ago, James W. Meisser, who is deaf,
and pretty much experienced in the banking field, wanted
to open up a deaf-owned, a deaf-run bank.
    At first he was not successful. Because of economy
free fall, he had a hard time attracting capital.
    Not giving up, he tried a different approach - purchasing
an existing bank. And he succeeded.
    He is now the president/CEO of the Hiawatha National Bank
in Wisconsin. This bank has branches in several small 
Wisconsin towns.

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Become a member and you can access all the great features of DMI !

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* Find the most Deaf and Hard of Hearing singles online - thousands
   of members !

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ASL INVENTED IN 1908!
    Was ASL invented in 1908? No way. ASL has been
in existence for many years before 1908.
    Why is DeafDigest bringing this up? There was
a newspaper story that said:

ASL has been a vibrant part the deaf community since 1908

    How and to what extent did the newspaper come up
with 1908 is puzzling.


THE RENDEZVOUS SIGN FOR RUB
    On one of these Adam Richman Man vs Food shows, the
Rendezvous restaurant was featured. It is located in
Memphis.
    There are two ways to grill ribs - the rub and the
sauce. Some people love the rub and others love the
sauce.
    At that restaurant, the sign (which is very ASL)
for rub is the fist rubbed against the palm of the other 
hand. Patrons used that sign when the camera zoomed
at them.
    Perhaps the other sign for the rub is fingers against
the pam.


OIL SPILL HITTING HARD A DEAF SHRIMPER
    Every day there are stories of this awful oil spill
off the shores of Louisiana.
    We can imagine it has hit the deaf people hard in
that area.
    One of these stories was about the Point-au-Chien
residents. It said that a lifelong shrimper, because
of his deafness, is not able to get a BP clean up job,
and is not able to find employment elsewhere.
    DeafDigest hopes that all will find employment
somehow, somewhere.


THE DEAF CHEFS AND COOKS IN RESTAURANTS
    We have a number of deaf chefs and deaf cooks in
restaurants across the nation.
    They all perform their tasks as expected of them.
When patrons are happy with their meals, then credit
goes to the kitchen staff, some of them deaf.
    There was a story in a newspaper saying deaf
cooks need something to alert them to special signalers
telling them that food in microwaves are ready or
when the timers chime that time is up, etc.
    Deaf chefs have eyes and they train themselves to
keep a watch despite beehive of activity in these
kitchens.
    So, are special alerting devices necessary? You
decide.




WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE?

overhearing a conversation from one hearing person to another:

Hey, see how funny the interpreter is signing that word





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




COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR - continuing series

Sometimes people do not understand how a captioner could have 
made an error because what came up on the screen seems to be 
totally different from what was said. 

They think that the captioner might have misunderstood or 
misheard what was said.  Sometimes they think that the captioner 
is not very smart.

That may not be the case.  What may have happened was a small
fingering error by the captioner, and that turned one word into
something totally different. 

Because the steno keyboard is very different from a computer or
typewriter keyboard and because captioners are writing whole words
and phrases at the same time, the typos that a captioner makes
look very different from typos on a traditional QWERTY keyboard. 

If a captioner slips with one finger, it may not just change one
letter in a word, but it can totally change the word into another
word. 

Here is an example of a fingering error. 

A captioner may have intended to write:

We will be discussing how to prepare for the financial collapse

However, because of a slight misfingering error where the captioner
moved his or her right middle finger down slightly, it was
transcribed as:

We will be discussing how to prepare for the financial clans

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


lack manners, be rude and be inconsiderate when it
comes to deaf-hearing conversations.



Many hearing people get this negative impression, not
realizing the difficulties of deaf individuals in
following the conversation and knowing when it is their
turn to say something without interruptions.

Those that know the deaf for a long time realize
these conversational issues; those that don't may
end up with bad impressions.



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
on the screen or go to:
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Deaf Cruise Canada and New England 2010
3 Days Pre-cruise Events. 3 Popular Tours!
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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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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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Hot DeafNews boring, but important!

A deaf blog screamed:

FCC Says VRS Will Stay!

DeafDigest is not quite sure why is this a screamer
of a headline?

FCC never intended to shut down our VRS providers;
the FCC only wanted to review the way VRS providers
were being funded. For some reason, panic hit the
Deaf Community, thinking VRS providers were on the
verge of being shut down.

And besides, ADA, which is a law, requires that we,
the deaf, be able to access our relay services, be it
internet relay, CapTel(tm) services, VRS, TTY's, etc.

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The Deaf and the Law


- location
New York

- case
A past customer service employee who became deaf because of 
customers' yelling over the years, has filed for
employment compensation.

- result
the late-deafened person won. Her victory, however, was
short lived since the appeals court overturned the 
verdict.

- comment
The appeals court said she did not spend all day on the
telephone suffering high decibel yelling.

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The Captioning Blunder of the Week:

to help ip crease (increase) the growth in employment


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News of the Week - Looking Back 10 Years Ago:

     A class action suit in California resulted in a setback 
for the state parole board. They discriminated against the
deaf during parole hearings - no interpreters, not taking 
off the shackles thus hampering communications, etc,
     The court ordered the state parole board to 
provide interpreters and to remove shackles from deaf
prisoners.

......

News of the Week - Looking Back 5 Years Ago:

    It was just learned that Newsweek is working
on a story titled "How to keep your hearing" - touching
on issues such as hearing aids, cochlear implants, bone
anchored hearing appliance and penetrating auditory
brain stem.

....

Deaf Apocalypse of the Week:


You are stuck with a boss that is a bully.

If you are sick and tired of being bullied by
your boss, take a look around and ask around.

Is the boss bullying you because you are deaf?

or

Does the boss bully everyone in the office,
yours included?


If he bullies you only, he is anti-deaf

If he bullies everyone, he is not anti-deaf,
just being a jerk

......

A Vocational Rehabilitation counselor's great news:


The internship your customer signed up for, turned up 
to lead to a full time job and you do not have to expend 
any funds for job placement for her.


......

A Lipreading Problem: What did that person say?



why is it always that the hearing person, upon being
told you are deaf, would speak slowly with his
easy-to-lipread lips but as time goes on, picks up
speed to the point where he becomes unlipreadable?




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

......

DeafBook of the Week

Everyone Here Spoke Sign Language
by Nora Ellen Groce

deafness life on Martha's Vineyard

1985


not sure if it is still in print by
Harvard Press




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

Happy reading !

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Job Announcement
Program Manager, Bridgman Home
San Diego Youth Services
San Diego, CA 

Status: Full-Time                               

Compensation: 
$50,000-$53,000/Year + Excellent Benefits

Specific Responsibilities:  Accountable to Division Director. 
Responsible for the development and maintenance of quality youth
services, including overall supervision of the contracted
components.  Must participate in Center Development Team (CDT);
develop resources that are in line with community needs; and maintain
and evaluate quality services that are in contract compliance with
funding sources. Expected to supervisor 5 to 8 direct line staff and
may carry a minimum caseload.

Duties: Program Manager ensures that:

1. Ensure the development, implementation, and evaluation of
program(s) that adhere to and uphold the rigorous standards of SDYS
as mandated by its mission, purpose, guiding principles and standards
of quality. 

2. Provide personnel management to include the hiring,
training, supervision, and evaluation of core staff, interns and
volunteers.

3. Coordinate in-service trainings and component meetings for
the purpose of training/supervising staff and facilitating
communication.

4. Participate in the development of policies and procedures
pertaining to personnel.  Work with Division Director and SDYS toward
the development, management and coordination of component staff and
ensure that the component has adequate staffing to provide delivery
of services in compliance with contracts.

5. Maintain quality volunteer program in conjunction with
Volunteer Services.

6. Liaison with community referral and funding sources to
enhance and maintain relationships.  Expand community linkages for
referral and advocacy.

7. Coordinate and maintain statistical systems for funding
sources, contract compliance.  Provide necessary reports and
statistics to funding sources and monitor quality assurance of
services via case file review procedures.

8. Attend and assist in facilitation of weekly staff
supervision meetings and participate in appropriate agency-wide
committees.

9. Maintain confidentiality and privacy standards of
service-partner protected health information and other applicable
information and material in accordance to agency and center policies,
and applicable regulations and laws including HIPAA.

10. Responsible for service coordination including scheduling,
curriculum development, staffing and evaluation.

  1. Develop and monitor comprehensive service system including
     intake, screening, assignment and follow-up.
  2. Develop and maintain relationships with local schools, community
     groups, and community centers.
  3. Assist Division Director with ensuring standards of quality to
     include service partner confidentiality, program philosophy, and
     SDYS guiding principles.
  4. Provide direct services (i.e. group facilitation, tutoring, case
     management, etc.) as needed to meet contract objectives.

15. Participate in grant development.

  1. With Assistance from the Division Director, monitor budget and
     comply with fiscal policies and procedures.

Qualifications:
*  Demonstrated systems-thinking with three years experience in
    middle management in residential services. 
*  Fluency in American Sign Language required.
*  Masters degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology.  
*  Demonstrated experience in staff development, program and
    community planning, and contract and fiscal management. 
*  Must have knowledge of and competency in deaf culture.
*  Ability to read and write in English is required.
*  Experience in counseling youth and families providing assessment,
    crisis intervention and education.
*  experience with youth and designing youth leadership systems,
    preferably in residential settings.
*  Demonstrated leadership ability, ability to function effectively
    in stressful situations, sensitivity to direct service
    perspectives, tolerance of differences, creativity, and sense of
    humor. 
*  Willing and able to meet background clearances. 

- Must have valid driver's license with a good driving
record.

Send resume to: 
SDYS, 
attn: BHPM, 
P.O. Box 80756, 
San Diego, CA  92138

or fax to (619) 221-8611 or e-mail to mailto:hr@sdyouthservices.org 

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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open positions
Case Manager (2 pos)
Advocates, Inc
Framingham, MA

Deaf/Hard of Hearing or fluent in ASL ( American Sign Language) 
and knowledge of Deaf Culture; this is required to work at one of 
these programs

Advocates is a Human Service agency that is looking to hire two Case 
Managers to work in our two Quincy programs. At these two programs, 
the staff and clients are either Deaf or Hard of hearing. In order 
to work at one of these programs you must be Deaf/Hard of Hearing or 
fluent in ASL (American Sign Language) and knowledge of Deaf Culture

This is requirement to work at one of these programs.

Please send your resume to mailto:snathan@advocatesinc.org or go 
to our website at http://www.advocatesinc.org and apply online.

The Case Manager is responsible for documentation and maintenance 
of assigned consumer records, including all areas of the Individual 
Service Plan (ISP), medical concerns and appointments. Also should 
be proactive and must focus on individual advocacy, empowerment, 
and community integration.

Essential Functions: 
1. Provide case management for two or more individuals in the program 
as identified by supervisor and advocate for the needs of the 
individuals.

2. Report to the shift on time and remain alert and responsive to the 
needs of the individuals throughout the shift.

3. Participate in the development of the Individual Service Plan 
(ISP) and program specific interventions for individuals.

4. Develop, implement and monitor interesting, creative, and person 
centered goals with individuals.

5. Complete monthly reports: progress reports, data collection 
summaries.

6. Attend trainings as assigned; maintain necessary certifications 
(CPR/First Aid, SOLVE, MAP, HR/DPPC).

7. Advocate for the rights of the individuals; ensure that individuals 
are treated with dignity and respect; uphold the human rights of all 
individuals.

8. Provide skills training and support to the individuals as identified 
in the ISP, including but not limited to the areas of Activities of 
Daily Living (ADL) routines, behavioral treatment plans, community 
integration activities, communication and health care

9. Provide a safe, homelike living environment for the individuals.

10. Assist individuals with home maintenance and perform cleaning 
duties as assigned.

Qualification/Education/Experience: 
1. BA/BS in related field, or equivalent of two (2) years related 
experience.

2. Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

3. Basic computer knowledge.

4. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and 
ability to use good judgment.

5. Demonstrated commitment to the principles and practices of 
consumer empowerment and community integration.

6. Sensitivity to the needs of the population we support

7. High energy level, superior interpersonal skills and ability to 
function in a team atmosphere

8. Must hold a valid drivers' license. Must have access to an 
operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use 
it to transport individuals.

Advocates' philosophy is based on common values and principles 
that guide the delivery of all of the services we provide. 
We believe that all individuals have the right to pursue their 
personal goals and to contribute to the community. We believe 
they are entitled to receive accessible services; to live in 
decent and affordable housing; to be treated with dignity and 
respect; and to live in inclusive and diverse communities. The 
employees of Advocates and the recipients of the services we 
provide work together with the community to ensure that these 
universal rights are promoted and protected.

Advocates offers a comprehensive benefits package including 
medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, 
410(k) plan and a six-week holiday/vacation package.

Advocates is an EOE committed to employing a diverse workforce

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seeking applicants
ASL Teacher, High School
The Howard School
metro Atlanta in Georgia

Founded in 1950, The Howard School is an independent, coeducational
day school currently located in Metro Atlanta.  

The Howard School focuses on depth of understanding through a
project - and problem-based curriculum.  The Howard School is a 
leader in professional leadership and development for the community, 
priding itself on its programs that address a research-based 
understanding about the natural variability in the ways that 
children learn.

We are in the process of collecting cover letters and resumes for
American Sign Language Teacher - High School

Qualifications:
-Bachelor's degree required.
-Advanced degree and 3-5 years of classroom experience preferred.

-Prefer bilingual ASL English, bicultural native or near-native ASL
speaker.

- Experience in Learning Disability or related education a plus.
- Prefer animated speaker, possibly with theater experience.
- Teach ASL I according to Georgia Standards
- Ability to work with collegial teams.

Hours: Part-time (7 hours per week, one class per day plus 2 hrs
meeting and planning), Monday - Friday. Interested candidates 
please send cover letter and resume to: mailto:hr@howardschool.org

The Howard School is an equal opportunity employer.

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ANNOUNCING
Senior Lecturer in American Sign Language
American Sign Language Program,
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio

The American Sign Language (ASL) Program at the Ohio State University 
offers four courses of ASL which fulfills the university’s undergraduate 
requirement for a general education sequence in modern/foreign language 
credits.

The Program is administered under the Foreign Language Center 
within the College of Arts and Sciences. (see: http://asl.osu.edu/ )

The Ohio State University is located in the heart of Columbus, which is a 
thriving city with a large and active Deaf community. 
(see: http://ci.columbus.oh.us/ and http://experiencecolumbus.com/ )

Responsibilities:
The Ohio State University seeks to appoint one full-time Senior Lecturer 
position (non tenure track) in American Sign Language for the 2010-2011 
academic year. This is a one-year position with the possibility of 
renewal, to begin duties in September 2010.
The position will involve, at minimum: teaching seven (7) sections of ASL 
over three (3) quarters in the academic calendar (Autumn, Winter, Spring); 
service on committees; commitment to and initiative in collaborative 
curriculum and program development; and continued individual professional 
development.

Qualifications:
Required: Native or near-native fluency in ASL; BA in Education (ASL, 
Deaf, foreign language), Deaf Studies, Linguistics, or related field; 
demonstrated excellence in teaching (preferably at the college level); 
knowledge of Deaf history and culture; extensive/broad experience with the 
Deaf community; sensitivity to issues facing the Deaf community; and the 
demonstrated ability and commitment to work well with others.
Preferred: Masters degree or higher in Teaching ASL as a Foreign/Second 
Language, Linguistics, Deaf Studies, Education, Interpreting, or related 
field; ability and willingness to teach with digital media; American Sign 
Language Teachers Association (ASLTA) certification.

Applications:
Screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until 
the position is filled or closed. Salary $33,000-35,000 with benefits. The 
Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer 
and provides reasonable accommodations under the Americans with 
Disabilities Act. Qualified women, minorities, Vietnam-era veterans, 
disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to 
apply. Letter of application and curriculum vita may be sent 
electronically or to the address below. Three letters of recommendation 
must be submitted directly by the author.

Send letter of application, curriculum vita (resume), and three letters of 
recommendation to:

Lauren Sanders, ASL Program Associate Coordinator
The Ohio State University
Foreign Language Center
100 Hagerty Hall
1775 College Road
Columbus, OH 43210-1340

mailto:sanders.67@osu.edu

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position openings
Austine School for the Deaf
Brattleboro, VT

- Residential Advisor
Time base: 2nd Shift - Monday -Thursday, 2pm - 11:15 pm

Qualifications: 
- High School Graduate
- Effective communication skills to include American Sign Language
- Willingness to receive CPR, First Aid and Restraint Training
- Willingness to learn behavior management techniques

- Understands the uniqueness and development of Deaf & Hard of 
Hearing students.

Responsibilities:  
- Enhance social and interpersonal relationships among the students
                                   
- Attend professional and staff development seminars/workshops in 
child development and behavior management techniques.

- Assist in the development and implementation of proactive, 
preventative residential programs which help students develop into 
healthy well-rounded individuals.
 



-Weekend Residential Advisor:
Time base: 35-38 hrs
Friday: 11 am-10 pm
Saturday 8 am-10 pm
Sunday 8 am-10 pm

Qualifications: 
- High  School Graduate

- Effective communication skills to include American Sign Language

- Willingness to receive CPR, First Aid and Restraint Training.
                             
- Willingness to learn behavior management techniques

- Understands the uniqueness and development of Deaf & Hard of 
Hearing students.

Responsibilities:  
- Enhance social and interpersonal relationships
among the students

- Attend professional and staff development seminars/workshops 
in child development and behavior management techniques.

- Assist in the development and implementation of proactive, 
preventative residential programs which help students develop 
into healthy well-rounded individuals.
 

Please send letter of interest & resume to:
Kelly Therieau
Austine School for the Deaf
209 Austine Dr
Brattleboro, VT 05301

802-258-9510
Fax # 802-258-9574
mailto:ktherieau@vcdhh.org

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Position Vacancy Notice
Regional Consultant for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Idaho Educational Services for the Deaf and the Blind
job located at Northern Idaho, Region 1 & 2

Begin Date:    August 2010

Nature of Work: Provide home intervention programs for parents of deaf and 
hard of hearing infants from birth through three; Provide educational and 
consultive services to students from birth through 21 who are deaf or hard 
of hearing; Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Idaho Exceptional Child certificate with Hearing 
Impaired endorsement; Additional certificate/endorsement preferred; 
Excellent receptive and expressive skills in American Sign Language; 
Experience working with parents and infants; Minimum of Bachelor's Degree, 
Master's degree preferred.

Salary:    Commensurate with education and experience.

Benefits:    Comprehensive fringe benefit package included.

To Apply:    Interested persons are to submit a letter of application, 
resume, official transcripts, copies of certification and three letters of 
recommendations to:

Idaho Educational Services for the Deaf and the Blind
ATTN: Human Resources
1450 Main St
Gooding, ID  83330

Location:    Northern Idaho - Region 1 & 2

Closing Date:    Open until filled.

Successful candidate will be required to submit a completed ten finger 
fingerprint card or scan to the Idaho State Dept. of Education no later 
than five days after the employees' first day of employment with the 
school or unsupervised contact with students in a K-12 setting, whichever 
is sooner per Idaho Code 33-130 & 33-512.

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(updated June 6th)

- Network I.T. Administrator - Los Angeles, CA

- Community Advocate - Bakersfield, CA

- 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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