DeafDigest Gold - July 25, 2010 Gold edition Barry Strassler, Editor http://deafdigest.com - updated every Monday America's Unique Deaf Stories; free subscription serving the Deaf Community since 1996; 14th year (to unsubscribe, please click on unsubscribe link at bottom or go to http://deafdigest.com/ and click on subscribe and follow instructions ) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Last week's ASL Videos: http://deafdigest.com/videos/boycewilliams/ http://deafdigest.com/videos/cutegrandchild/ This week's ASL Videos: http://deafdigest.com/videos/jobinterviewing/ http://deafdigest.com/videos/deafjewelry/ (please click on the arrow to start the video) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Deaf Cartoon (Fogey) of the week: http://deafdigest.com/category/comics/ (this link has been slightly revised); do not use the older link) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- The Sprint Relay Data Only Plan for only $29.99 per month at the Deaf Pager Store* Shop at the Deaf Pager Store for a unique data-only plan available only through Sprint Relay. 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This is the Gold section. ...... weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://deafdigest.com (updated every Monday) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Hot Deaf News during the week: - Hot Newspaper stories during the week: Racing before becoming deaf http://deafdigest.com/ronniepolaneczky/ Churches putting hearing-impaired in the loop http://deafdigest.com/manyaabrachear/ - Very Hot News Professional acting is a tough profession; actors worry about getting the next role once their present role ends. Deaf performer Shoshannah Stern is no exception. It practically was not too long time ago when she was part of the cast in the Jericho episodes on TV. It was just announced that she is joining the cast "Lie to Me" with the Fox network. She will perform for an undetermined number of series once the program debuts in November. - Thursday July 22nd Australians ahead of us with movie house captions? It was just learned that by the end of 2014, Australia's top four movie chains will caption their films on at least one screen in their multi-screen complexes. What about us, the Americans? Lawsuits, lawsuits and lawsuits. But there is hope - the Department of Justice may push forth a proposal to require half of films be captioned. But it will take a series of hearings, hearings, and hearings. Lawsuits and hearings, a way of life in litigious USA? - Friday July 23rd A total of 250 body scanner units will be installed at airports. For the benefit of deaf passengers, the video, coming with these body scanners, will be captioned. This way, the deaf passengers will know what it is all about. - Saturday July 24th for one week, Las Vegas was the Deaf Capital of the World. Why? As one deaf person put it this way: it is Deafdom so as to speak of So many deaf events were going on under the Las Vegas "roof" - exhibit hall, pageant, WRAD, organization gatherings, US Deaf Tennis tournament, poker tournament, side parties, etc. Said another person: It was quite an experience; little overwhelming; it was truly amazing Oh, every gathering has its share of incidents. One such incident was the protest by the Chinese delegation over the elimination of their participant in the deaf pageant. Basically because of misunderstanding of international signs, the Chinese group thought their candidate made the cut to make it to the finals. The protest was overruled and the candidate from France won. (please go back to the Blue edition for the Sunday-Wednesday Hot Deaf News) .... Deaf Miscellaneous stuff: Amid much excitement on Howard A. Rosenblum succeeding the retiring Nancy J. Bloch as the next CEO of NAD, many of us forgot when would his first day of job would be. It will be April 1, 2011. As an attorney in the Chicago area, he probably needs time to wind up his work before making the big move to Silver Spring, MD. ..... Coming soon! The largest web survey of deaf and hard of hearing people in U.S. history!!!! The global economy is changing before our eyes. Manufacturing is giving way to a service industry. Help make sure Deaf and Hard of Hearing people are not left behind in the 21st century labor market. For too long have policy makers relied on vague information about Deaf and Hard of Hearing people. Let them hear directly from you about your experience in the workforce so that policies can assure competitive employment for our youth. The "National Deaf Employment and Technology survey" will identify trends in employment, the skills, and technology necessary to compete in the 21st Century workforce. For 15- 20 minutes of your time, you can help shape the future of education, vocational, and social services to deaf and hard of hearing people in the U.S. Data from this study will be made available to all who are interested! Look for the Deaf Employment and Technology survey Coming soon! .............................................................. For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com .............................................................. .............................................................. weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://deafdigest.com updated every Monday .............................................................. .............................................................. 20% OFF GENTEX SMOKE DETECTORS AT WCI! Super Summer Savings at WCI! Safeguard your home with a Gentex Smoke Detector and save 20% off the price in July. Choose from either hardwired or portable units. 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He did not get the job. - for ASL News version, please click on the arrow at: http://deafdigest.com/videos/jobinterviewing/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) - for ASL News version, please click on the arrow at: (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) ................................................................ IRS/DEAF Leadership Development Conference 2010 Announcement Released: 6/19/2010 The IRS/Deaf is pleased to announce its 2010 Annual Conference which will be held in Salt Lake City, Utah. The theme of the conference is "2010 and Beyond: Empowerment in the Next Decade." This Conference is open to all Federal Employees, State Government Employees, and interested persons that are interested in honing their leadership skills and network with their peers on best practices. We anticipate this distinct event will be bigger and better than ever. The Conference Planning Committee are coordinating a series of plenary keynote presentations, a job fair and exhibitions for a three-day conference August 9-13, 2010 at Robert G. Sanderson Community Center for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing (a.k.a. the Deaf Center) at Taylorsville, UT near the Little America Hotel in Salt Lake City, Utah. A copy of the conference announcement flyer is provided online. Please visit http://www.IRSDEAF.org/2010LDC for online registration and latest updates. Please mark your calendar and prepare travel authorization request form for your manager ASAP. Register online if you want to be kept informed of the upcoming conference announcements. Please go to http://www.irsdeaf.org/2010ldc/registration/ For more information about the conference registration, contact mailto:Registrar@IRSDeaf.org For more information on workshop presentation, sponsorship, advertisement and exhibition opportunities, please visit http://www.IRSDeaf.org and/or contact: mailto:Conference2010@IRSDeaf.org ...... IRS JOB Fair Released: 6/19/2010 IRS is partnering with IRS Deaf Empowerment and Advocacy Forum to host a career fair at the Robert G. Sanderson Community Center of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in Taylorsville, Utah. The purpose of the event is to assist and interview individuals who are Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, and Deaf-Blind who qualify for federal employment under the Schedule A hiring authority. The fair takes place on August 11, 2010 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. For more information regarding the career fair, please visit http://www.irsdeaf.org/2010ldc/jobfair/ Applicants attending the event will have the chance to speak with recruiters from several state and federal government agencies. To guarantee an interview slot, applicants must provide their resume and Schedule A package by close of business Friday July 16. For more information and an explanation of the Schedule A package, see page 2 of this release. Applicants who submit their resume packages after July 16 will not be guaranteed an interview at the event, However, agencies will be available to share information regarding career opportunities within their business operating division with everyone who attends the career fair. Interested applicants should forward their resumes and Schedule A package to HCO.recruiter4disability@irs.gov by 5 p.m. on July 16 in order to be considered for an interview by the hiring official. In the subject line, please make sure you type: "August 11, Salt Lake City Utah Career fair." Failure to do so may result in your package being overlooked. Notification of interview will be e-mailed to applicants the week of August 2. Anyone who does not receive an e-mail message by Wednesday, August 4 confirming a scheduled interview time has not been scheduled for an interview. Those applicants may still attend the Career Fair to speak with hiring officials in various operating divisions. Please note: applicants with late resume submission will not be scheduled for an interview; however hiring officials will be available and reserve the right to conduct an interview on the spot. For questions regarding the event, please contact: mailto:irsjobs@irsdeaf.org or visit the IRS-DEAF website at: http://www.irsdeaf.org/ ................................................................ A $50,000 DEAF JEWELRY What is a $50.000 Deaf Jewelry? Some deaf women give up using CI. Instead of putting the CI away; they still wear the CI only as a piece of jewelry with fancy colors painted on it. Yes, it is a very expensive piece of jewelry. - for ASL News version, please click on the arrow at: http://deafdigest.com/videos/deafjewelry/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) .............................................................. Dr. Steven L. Rattner, P.A. & Associates Are you concerned about yellow teeth and you have important events coming up soon like wedding day or lecturing seminars? * Britesmile - Same Day Whitening Technique in Office Do you dislike braces that has wires? * Invisalign - Clear Orthodontic Treatment to Straighten Your Minor Crooked Teeth Are your dentures loose? Does your denture tooth break off? 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Two Full Time Deaf Dentists Proficient in American Sign Language: Dr. Steven Rattner and Dr. Bo Byun * Staff Trained in Sign Language Efficiency If you have any more questions, contact us at mailto:doctorbyun@hotmail.com for Dr. Bo Byun or mailto:SRattner@aol.com for Dr. Steven Rattner. Our dental offices are located in College Park, MD and Rockville/Gaithersburg, MD. Our phone number for TTY is 301-474-8278. Our website is http://www.drrattner.com .............................................................. HSL AND ASL We have our own ASL, which is American Sign Language. And there is HSL. What is HSL? It is Hollywood Sign Language. Said a Deaf Movie critic: Hollywood is notorious for making interpreting/communication a lot easier than it actually is. Mark Harmon used to give one sign on "Reasonable Doubts," and the audience was expected to believe that Marlee Matlin's character would understand the equivalent of three full sentences from that single sign. The Deaf Movie critic is correct. MOST COMMON QUESTIONS DURING DEAF AWARENESS EVENTS Deaf Awareness Days are everywhere. Hearing people attend Deaf Awareness events to learn what deafness is all about. What are the two most common questions, often asked of presenters? 1. Do you know ASL? 2. Do you sell hearing aids? Deaf Awareness Days are a success if hearing people do something about what they have learned about us, the deaf. If they go home and forget all what they have learned, oh, well! A DEAF-OWNED BUSINESS IN NEW JERSEY Paint A Pot is a pottery shop in Beach Haven Gardens, New Jersey, which is near Long Beach Island. Patrons enter the shop, pick a ceramic piece and paint it on the spot. Assisting them is Amanda Klinger. She is deaf, and there have been times when patrons use pad and pen to communicate with her. A CONTEST WINNER IN THAILAND A team recently won the Microsoft Development contest in Thailand. Their entry was the Speech-to-sign-language software. Students from Kasetsart University in Bangkok worked days and nights for six straight months to get the design just right for the contest. It is not known, however, if the winning team members were deaf or hearing, nor if the Speech-to-sign-language in Thai sign language could be modified to ASL. A RIGHT AND A WRONG WAY TO ASK HOW TO COMMUNICATE A Deaf Advocate wrote: I hate it when I am at any place, be it a chain fast food place, or waiting to have a mammogram done or at the dentist's office and I am asked if I can read lips. I am not asked how I prefer to communicate, but if I can read lips. I can read lips, but I will admit I am NOT always able to read lips 100% of the time, so I prefer to communicate by notes to ensure that misunderstanding does not occur. What I do is shake my head and start signing. They then will quickly give me a notepad and pen. I have written to them, "Are you aware that you are being rude in asking me if I can lipread? It is like asking a person in a wheelchair if they can walk. You should instead ask how I prefer to communicate." OUR ORGANIZATIONS SERVING THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING We have many, many organizations, international, national and local that serve deaf and hard of hearing people. One such organization is: National Council of Hispano Deaf and Hard of Hearing For the organization goals and objectives and its web site, click on: http://deafdigest.com/nchdhh/ AN EXCUSE FOR NOT WEARING A HEARING AID I would be called a loser by friends if I wore a hearing aid .............................................................. .............................................................. For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com for Special Notes, please go to the bottom of this section .............................................................. .............................................................. WHAT IS THAT SUPPOSED TO MEAN? dilemmas of being a deaf man in a hearing world. ... Dilemma? We, the deaf, know how to deal with people in the hearing world. .............................................................. .............................................................. 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: http://www.weitzlux.com/failed-cochlear-implants_1937570.html .............................................................. .............................................................. Interpreters, ITP and ASL Students and Teachers Will Not Find a Conference Offering All of This! June 23-26, 2011 1. Scheduled every year to the year 2020 ... see http://www.drsign.com/future.html 2. Over 120 hours of seminars ... see http://www.drsign.com/2010%20topics.html 3. Registration beginning at $129 ... see www.DrSign.com 4. Free parking and free in-room internet ... some hotels charge $36 per day for parking 5. Food court with complete meals for less than $6 ... you can't even get a hot dog for this at other hotels! 6. No oily beaches! Convenient Orlando, Florida location ... direct access from I-4 and close to airport 7. 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We also have DVDs and ASL art ... see www.DrSign.com If you love motorcycling and want to help deaf babies, we have the World's Longest Group Motorcycle Benefit Run, this being our 9th year, starting July 17, 2010 from Florida to Alaska. This is scheduled every year! See www.AlaskaBikeRun.com With enthusiasm from Mike Tuccelli AKA DrSign or DrASL -- two-time Teacher of the Year at the University of Florida .............................................................. .............................................................. Hot DeafNews boring, but important! the Arizona State University and University of Texas jointly won $3 million in federal funds. Purpose is to test how the CI can be modified. .... Deaf Picture of the Week: a deaf umpire in Australian Rules football one picture shows how he warns players that argue too much with him! http://referer.us/2/LqDWa3 ..... Deaf Question of the Week: Q. On some programs I am seeing a few seconds delay in captions. I filed a complaint with the cable provider. They told me there is nothing they could do about it. Is it true? A. No, but if it is a common problem with all of your shows, file the complaint with the FCC. send your questions to mailto:barry@deafdigest.com the most interesting questions may be answered in future DeafDigest editions. Thank you. ..... Wish List of the Week: Now that Kosovo has been recognized as a legal nation by the World Court, we will see this nation becoming a new member of the World Federation of the Deaf as well as a new member of the Deaflympics body. The more deaf nations, the merrier ! ..... DeafHistory - Looking Back: Year 1926 - the first lip reading tournament takes place in Philadelphia. It is, however, not known who won the tournament - a deaf person or a hearing person! ..... Deaf and the Money: $4.00 the asking price on EBay on a Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet postage stamp (PB # 1861 Face Value) ..... DeafNumbers of the Week: A 2007 survey indicated that: 38 percent of state courts have interpreters available 31 percent of state courts have listing devices available percentage went up much higher with courts located in bigger cities Remember, it is 2010; are the 2007 stats still valid? ..... DeafResources outstanding deaf individuals in scientific fields http://deafdigest.com/scientists/ for a listing of deaf reference & library resources, http://deafdigest.com/deafresources/ (examples are listing of elected deaf officials, listing of deaf Nobel Prize winners, etc; list will be added on a gradual basis - so do check this site from time to time) ..... Selected top deaf sports stories from DeafDigest Sports top deaf sports newspaper stories: Deaf swimmer Hannah Fitton to swim for Colgate http://deafdigest.com/hannahfitton/ a deaf member of the Canadian national junior baseball team http://deafdigest.com/jalenharris-2/ DeafDigest Sports is also distributed by DeafDigest To subscribe, e-mail mailto:barry@deafdigest.com last edition of DeafDigest Sports: http://deafdigest.com/deafdigestsports072410/ for list of elite deaf athletes: http://deafdigest.com/elitedeafathletes/ for list of mainstreamed deaf athletes: http://deafdigest.com/mainstream/ for list of deaf collegiate athletes: http://deafdigest.com/deafcollegiateathletes/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- * YOU COULD PLACE YOUR PAID EMPLOYMENT ADS IN THIS SECTION * on a per-subscriber basis, the DeafDigest ad rates are the best in the nation. * For more information, send E-mail to mailto:barry@deafdigest.com -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- long list of open positions DEAF SERVICES CENTER Glenside, PA Deaf Services Center (DSC) is a dynamic team of behavioral health professionals serving Deaf and Hard of Hearing children and adults. We take great pride that our program is strongly Deaf/HOH centered with about 85% of our staff being Deaf or Hard of Hearing. Our staff environment is one of incredible teamwork and mutual support. As a result, we are rapidly growing with new programs and expansions of our existing programs. Whether you are a high school graduate, recent college graduate or have many years experience in the field of human services we have a career building position waiting for you! E.O.E. DSC is looking for dedicated, motivated, energetic individuals who are fluent in American Sign Language and knowledgeable about Deaf Culture and the Deaf Community to fill the following positions: WE ARE SOON OPENING A NEW PROGRAM - SEE BELOW FOR MORE OPPORTUNITIES. - THERAPIST/PSYCHOSOCIAL REHABILITATION COUNSELOR: (Full time position) This position provides therapeutic and psycho-educational workshops and group sessions for consumers who are deaf. The qualified candidate shall possess: BA in psychology, counseling or any other human services fields; must have 2 years experience with individuals with mental illness and/or mental retardation including treatment planning and progress notes; advanced fluency in ASL required; must be innovative, creative and be able to work in a team environment. Duties: Develop, coordinate and provide group/individual therapy for wellness maintenance and psycho-educational workshops. - STAFF INTERPRETER: (Full time) The Interpreter Department is looking for an addition to our current team of 2 full time interpreters. Responsibilities include: Interpret for emergencies (physical and psychiatric), mental health evaluations, groups, staff meetings and sessions, home visits with deaf adults and children. Also interpret for in internal office and community meetings with both hearing and deaf professional staff. Must be able to work with a team of hearing and/or deaf interpreters and be a team player. Qualifications: AA degree with minimum 3 years of Interpreting experience with Deaf individuals or BA Interpreting degree with 1 year experience. Knowledge of mental illness and/or developmental disabilities is a plus. Must be willing to travel throughout the SE counties and be flexible to do some evenings and weekends when needed. Current national certification and PA State Registered through ODHH are preferred. - BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST: We are seeking a clinical professional with experience in utilizing the principles of applied behavior analysis; assessment and evaluation of behavior, and the application of interventions that result in behavior change. Strong interpersonal skills are also essential. The behavior specialist will be working with the treatment team to provide supports to clients who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, and their families. Must have the ability to provide clinical supervision/guidance for staff in providing therapeutic techniques and approaches and assist in treatment planning process and documentation. Qualifications: Licensed Clinical Psychologist; Board Certified Behavior Analyst; Certificate in Applied Behavioral Analysis or Other Master's Level Mental Health Clinician with documented training in the field of Behavioral Modification techniques. Fluency in American Sign Language preferred, but will consider candidates with an open mindedness to learning about this population. - ASSISTANT PROGRAM DIRECTOR: INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES (Full time) This position would assist in overseeing the case management services for adults and children who reside in the community. Responsibilities include: Assist Program Directors in day to day management and supervision of case managers; coordination of services and programs with other service agencies; assist in managing program expenses; provide supervision/guidance when needed, assist in training and coordinating case managers scheduling when needed; participate in meetings with Deaf Services Center programs as well as other programming service providers. The qualified candidate shall possess: BA degree is preferred however candidates must possess a minimum of a HS diploma and 12 semester credits hours in social sciences along with 2 years of experience with Deaf in either developmental disabilities or/and mental health field; valid drivers' license; advanced fluency in ASL required; must have excellent interpersonal, leadership and time management skills to prioritize various tasks and responsibilities. Responsibilities include: Provide assistance for Program Directors in guidance and training for staff and support to Deaf consumers with mental illness and/or developmental disabilities living in the community; promote consumers' independence and social relationships. - INTENSIVE CASE MANAGERS: (Full time position) This position provides resources and support to clients and their families who reside in residential program. The qualified candidate shall possess: BA/BS degree in a Human Services field preferred; or High school diploma & 12 credit hours in social science with 2 years mental health direct care experience. Must have strong organizational skills; fluency in ASL, familiarity with other visual communication modes and language levels. Must be willing to work some evenings and weekends as needed and travel various areas in the community. Knowledge of laws governing the rights of Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals including IDEA and ADA a plus; and must have a valid driver's license. Duties: Assess service needs of consumers, primarily children, to insure continuum of care; develop service plans; independent living skills instructions, advocate for access to public & private services and programs such as medical, vocational and other services. - RESIDENTIAL COUNSELORS: (various positions available) This position provides direct client services including encouraging client independence in areas such as skills in daily living and community integration. Qualifications: HS + 1 year related experience or AA; valid drivers' license; advanced fluency in ASL; minimum of 2 years experience with Deaf Community; demonstrated competency in independent living skills; ability to teach, advise and motivate Deaf Consumers; strong interpersonal skills. Duties: Provide supported living and training to Deaf consumers with mental illness and/or developmental disabilities living in the community; promote consumers' independence and social relationships. Positions open for weekend and evening shifts. We are anticipating opening a Residential Treatment Facility for Deaf adolescents! We are interviewing now. Please see below for open positions: - MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST: (Part time) This position is to provide clinical support to adolescents and their family members. Qualifications: Masters in Social Work or Counseling and license (LCSW or LPC) eligible in the state of Pennsylvania; ASL fluency and Deaf Culture sensitivity; knowledge of impact of hearing loss, assistive technology and needs of persons who are hard of hearing; ability to work with both adults and children. Responsibilities include: Assessment and intervention for Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals, families and groups, utilizing a variety of communication modalities to accommodate the need. Progress notes, treatment plans, discharge summaries and other reports as required. - RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITY STAFF: (Full Time positions available) The responsibilities for this position is working with adolescent consumers implementing and following behavior modification system, teaching independent living skills, and focusing on helping them achieve their treatment goals. Qualifications: HS + 3 year related experience or AA degree; valid drivers' license; advanced fluency in ASL; minimum of 2 years experience required with Deaf Community working with children or adolescents; demonstrated competency in independent living skills; ability to teach, advise and motivate Deaf Consumers; strong interpersonal skills. Duties: Assist with admission of consumers, assessment/treatment of goals, provide therapeutic counseling/case management, crisis intervention, teach coping skills, and daily living/recreational activities to teenage Deaf consumers with mental illness and/or developmental disabilities; maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment; promote consumers' growth and goals and social/ family relationships. Positions are available for day, evenings, overnight and weekend shifts. Come be a part of our exciting growing professional TEAM! Send your letter of intent and resumes to: Linda Claypool, Office Manager/HR Deaf Services Center 614 N. Easton Road, Glenside, PA 19038 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- LAST CALL!! Deadline: July 30, 2010 Calling for dynamic and visionary leadership Executive Director Abused Deaf Women's Advocacy Services (ADWAS) Seattle, WA Seattle, WA is in beautiful Northwest, surrounded by trees, mountains, and water. Home of outdoor activities, many hiking trials, and good seafood. You a sport fan? Seattle is home of Seahawks and Sounders! The Executive Director position announcement is now posted on the ADWAS website: http://www.adwas.org/about/jobs.html Deadline: July 30, 2010 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Job Posting Creative, Passionate Teachers Needed! The Learning Center for the Deaf and Walden School Framingham, MA The Learning Center for the Deaf and Walden School are currently accepting applications for Teachers of the Deaf for the upcoming school year. TLC is a supportive, vibrant learning community where our innovative staff share a commitment to the academic, social and emotional growth of each and every student. Our mission is to ensure that deaf and hard of hearing students achieve their full potential in an educational environment where language and communication are keys to building competence, character and community. The Learning Center for the Deaf was recently awarded accreditation by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), Conference of Educational Administrators of Schools and Programs for the Deaf (CEASD) and the Council on Accreditation (COA). For more information on our programs please visit our website at http://www.tlcdeaf.org To apply, please send your resume, cover letter and reference 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position openings (2 positions) Deaf Educator/Communication Specialist - Full Time Seattle Children's Seattle, WA We invite you to bring your career to an environment where talent is rewarded and new ideas are encouraged. At Seattle Children's, the Pacific Northwest's premier pediatric care center, we offer more than just state-of-the-art facilities and open career growth potential. You will also find a true commitment to our patients and families that reach far beyond the bounds of clinical expertise. Currently we have a need for a 2 full time Deaf Educator/Communication Specialist to provide early intervention services for families with deaf/hard of hearing children between 0-3 years old enrolled in the Family Conversations program. The Deaf Educator/Communication Specialist will provide appropriate developmental and educational evaluations of deaf/HOH children 0-3 years old in their home or other parent-identified community setting; and in family support groups. In addition, you will assist with administrative and intake services secondary to providing direct services and helping families in identifying formal and informal services through community support systems. Our Family Conversations program is unique to Seattle Children's. The program focuses on the needs of deaf and hard-of-hearing children from birth through age 3. Our specialists are trained in working with families of children who are young. Our team meets with families each week in patient¹s homes. At Seattle Children's, we believe in accountability, respect and teamwork - not only with patients and their families, but also with each other. If you share these principles, we encourage you to join us. We offer excellent pay and benefits, generous paid time off, transportation discounts, retirement plans, and opportunities for career advancement, paid training days, and so much more. For immediate consideration, please apply online to http://www.seattlechildrens.org Our position requisition number is 10-923 and/or 10-922. Seattle Children's is an Equal Opportunity Employer. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Job Announcement Deaf Interpreter SignOn Seattle Seattle, WA Overview: The Staff Deaf Interpreter provides professional, quality interpreting services to SignOn's customers while participating in a collegial, supportive atmosphere with the SignOn Team. Requirements: * Experienced Deaf Interpreter: Certified (CDI) preferred * Documented experience working with minimal language Deaf individuals, non-standard ASL/sign users, and with monolingual Deaf clients * Minimum of 500 hours interpreting experience in various legal and mental health settings * Preferred Deaf-Blind interpreting experience (if none, must complete training by December 2010 at your own expense) * Five-years of experience mentoring, coaching, teaching language and culture with certified hearing interpreters preferred * Experience developing Deaf interpreters preferred Duties: * Be available 30 hours per week to provide part-time staff interpreting services (Guarantee of 24 hours paid per week) * Work schedule will vary from day to day depending on interpreting demand (priority); this tends to vary from zero to full days; unless the staff DI is on an interpreting assignment or in the field mentoring interpreters they will be expected to be in the office available to interpreters and administrators * Remaining time will spend working with SignOn management providing website support, professional development to staff - workshops, mentoring, etc. - and whatever is deemed necessary and appropriate for the benefit of SignOn and its staff interpreters. Why SignOn? * The largest user of Deaf Interpreters in Seattle * Deaf-centric consciousness * Full range of benefits * Additional income earning opportunities possible * Supportive work environment to apply, please contact mailto:KarenG@SignOnASL.com SignOn - we're good -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (revised posting) position opening High School Teacher of the Deaf Vermont Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing position based in Swanton, Vermont Time Base: part time Responsibilities: - Teach all levels /content areas of high school education - Prepare lesson plans/curricula to meet IEP goals and objectives - Promote social, cognitive, emotional and physical growth in students. Requirements: - Degree in Deaf Education, MA Preferred - American Sign Language fluency & English preferred - Vermont Teaching license in Special Education Please send letter of interest and resume to Kelly Therieau mailto:ktherieau@vcdhh.org or: Kelly Therieau Vermont Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing 209 Austine Dr Brattleboro, VT 05301 Fax # 802-258-9574 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- job announcement Assistant Director for Instruction Georgia School for the Deaf Cave Spring, GA for position description and application procedures, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/assistantdirectorforinstruction/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- job announcement Graduation Coach Georgia School for the Deaf Cave Spring, GA for position description and application procedures, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/graduationcoach/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- job announcement Literary Content Specialist Georgia School for the Deaf Cave Spring, GA for position description and application procedures, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/literarycontentspecialist/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- job announcement Teacher (High School English/Language Arts) Georgia School for the Deaf Cave Spring, GA for position description and application procedures, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/english/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- job announcement Teacher (High School Math) Georgia School for the Deaf Cave Spring, GA for position description and application procedures, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/hsmath -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- job announcement Substitute Teacher (Part-Time/Hourly) Georgia School for the Deaf Cave Spring, GA for position description and application procedures, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/subteach -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (updated July 25th) - EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT GLAD !! - - Outreach Coordinator - Bakersfield, CA - HIV Educator - Los Angeles, CA - Case Manager - Los Angeles, CA To learn more about the above positions at GLAD, please go to our website: http://www.gladinc.org If interested for any of these positions then please submit resume and application to: Jeff Fetterman Human Resources Specialist Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, Inc. 2222 Laverna Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90041 V/TDD: (323) 550-4207 Fax #: (323) 550-4204 E-mail: mailto:jfetterman@gladinc.org
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DeafDigest – 26 July 2010
DeafDigest Blue - July 25, 2010 Blue Edition Barry Strassler, Editor http://www.deafdigest.com - updated every Monday America's Unique Deaf Stories; free subscription serving the Deaf Community since 1996; 14th year (to unsubscribe, please click on unsubscribe link at bottom or go to http://deafdigest.com/ and click on subscribe and follow instructions ) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Last week's ASL Videos: http://deafdigest.com/videos/deaf-hearingcommunications/ http://deafdigest.com/videos/perfectscore/ This week's ASL Videos: http://deafdigest.com/videos/crazyinterview/ http://deafdigest.com/videos/appearance/ (please click on the arrow to start the video) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- New Clarity Alertmaster Visual Alert System - Preorder Now! The new REDESIGNED Clarity Alertmaster Notification system is coming in September. Harris Communications showcased the new system at DeafNation World Expo and is offering you the opportunity to be one of the first to purchase it. Preorder now and receive a 10% discount and FREE ground shipping!* The new AL10 Visual Alert System (CL-AL10) takes the place of the AM6000. Retail $179.95. Monitor phone calls, alarm clock, doorbell, smoke detector, motion sensor or ambient sounds. (Additional transmitters will need to be purchased to use the motion detector, audio alarm, and smoke detector features.) Large 3.5" clock display. System includes doorbell and bed shaker. The new AL11 Visual Alert System (CL-AL11) takes the place of the AM100. Retail $79.95. Monitor doorbell, door knocks and telephone calls from anywhere in your home. Includes a wireless doorbell. The new AL12 Visual Alert System (CL-AL12) takes the place of the AMRX2. Retail $59.95. Expand your AL10 and AL11 system by using one or more AL12 remote receivers. 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The firm has played leading roles in national and local litigations involving defective medicines and medical devices. Our law firm is expanding its litigation against Advanced Bionics related to defective cochlear implants implanted in young children and adults. Some of the firm's clients have suffered multiple implant surgeries due to a defective implant being surgically removed and replaced with a second defective implant that later failed. If you or your child has been implanted with a defective cochlear implant, we encourage you to contact Weitz & Luxenberg - we have a Deaf attorney and VP available. To find out more, please click on: http://www.weitzlux.com/failed-cochlear-implants_1937570.html and follow instructions on the screen. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- The DeafDigest is divided into Blue and Gold sections, both ranked equal in contents, features and ads. This is the Blue section. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- - Hot Newspaper stories during the week: Deaf Briton changing careers in bad economy http://deafdigest.com/karendent/ A deaf student at his first summer job at a swimming pool http://deafdigest.com/sandymarwick/ - Very Hot News The audience at the International Congress on the Education of the Deaf meeting last week at Vancouver, BC agreed to the statement, crafted by the conference organizing committee and the BC Deaf Community. The statement was to reject the infamous 1880 Milan resolution that "banned" sign language as mode of instruction in classrooms all over the world. And to acknowledge, with regret, on how bad the resolution was, and to ask all nations to respect all forms of communications. Apology was not mentioned in the statement. Yet, elated deaf groups have been using this statement as an apology. Oh, by the way, the resolution should have never been made in the first place, years ago in 1880. - Sunday July 18th Within the Pathological, Audiological, and Medical professionals that work with the deaf, there was a conference many of us did not know about. It was the Coalition for Global Hearing Health that took place recently in Washington, DC. Yes, they addressed deafness issues only from their respective professional points of view. - Monday July 19th Deaf Hate crime in Washington, DC? Someone issued flyers a the D.C. Police Department's Major Crash Investigation Unit that bashed deaf people. The police department is investigating. - Tuesday July 20th As a way to observe the 20th anniversary of the ADA, the White House had a demonstration of the Captioned Radio, developed by the National Public Radio. The Captioned Radio concept was nothing new; the Philadelphia area Deaf Community had its own Captioned Radio network in the late seventies and eighties, funded by the federal government. When funding dried out, the use of Captioned Radio stopped. - Wednesday July 21st Is it possible for hearing aid users to catch conversation in a noisy environment? A British hearing aid manufacturer is working on a prototype to make this possible. (Thursday-Saturday Hot Deaf News will be in the Gold edition) ..... Deaf Miscellaneous stuff: How to deal with special needs deaf individuals during acts of emergency? The Federal Emergency Management Agency officials met with the National Council on Independent Living officials to address this issue. ...... Deaf-REACH Annual Crab Feast Fundraiser All you can eat! Saturday August 28th 2010 2pm - 6pm 8712 Beaver Dam Rd, Beltsville MD, 20705 Crabs* hot dogs * hamburgers* vegetarian options* cold drinks* BYOB Something for everyone! $40.00 in advance by August 20th $45.00 after August 20th or at the door. Kids under 10 are free! To order online visit http://www.deaf-reach.org/ Or call 202-832-6681 Voice/TTY 1-866-970-1156 VP ............................................................... ............................................................... For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com ..... weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://deafdigest.com (updated every Monday) ............................................................... ............................................................... 20% OFF GENTEX SMOKE DETECTORS AT WCI! Super Summer Savings at WCI! Safeguard your home with a Gentex Smoke Detector and save 20% off the price in July. Choose from either hardwired or portable units. Each one offers a reliable, early warning to the presence of smoke. Call us at 1-800-233-9130 (V/TTY) or visit us at http://www.weitbrecht.com/onsale.php?utm_source=dd for details on this special and all our other products. For a copy of our catalog, email your request to: mailto:sales@weitbrecht.com We're on Facebook! Become a fan and get a free gift! WCI. Your Single Source for Assistive Technology ............................................................... ............................................................... Lifelinks Video Relay speaks your language! Any Language! Over 150 languages available, including: Afrikaans Albanian Arabic Armenian Azerbaijani Belorussian Bengali Bosnian Bulgarian Chechen Chinese Croatian Czech Danish Dutch English Estonian Farsi Finnish French Georgian German Greek Haitian Creole Hausa Hebrew Hindi Hungarian Icelandic Indonesian Irish Italian Japanese Kazakh Korean Latin Lithuanian Luxembourgish Macedonian Malay Mongolian Norwegian Pashto Polish Portuguese Romanian Russian Serbian Slovak Spanish Swahili Swedish Tagalog Thai Turkish Turkmen Tuvan Ukrainian Urdu Uzbek Vietnamese Also, Select your interpreter by gender, preference, previous experience, etc Dial: LLVRS.tv IP address 209.123.87.228 using a P-3 software, VP-100(tm), VP-200(tm) or D-Link(tm) system or Call: 877 744 6111 to be connected with a LifeLinks VRS ASL sign language interpreter for your chosen language. LifeLinks will complete the call and translation at no charge. The easiest way to connect to family, friends, and business: LifeLinks - No Wait VRS Just instruct your hearing caller to say the name of his/her language in English and to have their IP address available. Visit us online at http://www.lifelinks.net Fast, Reliable, Personal ............................................................... ............................................................... HEARING NEWSCAST VS DEAF VIDEOS We watch news programs on TV; these newscasters dress very well. They stand up very professionally; same as if they sit behind a table. They are very impressive with their appearances. It is different with deaf videos. Some of these deaf people dress sloppy, and show poor body position in front of the cam. Plus some of them show poor facial expressions. Why? - for ASL News version, please click on the arrow at: http://deafdigest.com/videos/appearance/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) ............................................................... Below Market Rate Housing for Adults 55 and older - Fremont Oak Gardens A picture of this apartment community is at: http://deafdigest.com/fremontoakgardens/ Live in this BEAUTIFUL, newer, BELOW MARKET RATE apartment community for adults that want to have fun and enjoy life. One Bedroom Apartment (Approximately 550 sq ft) available Conveniently located at 2681 Driscoll Rd, Fremont CA 94539 - 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 - Coin-Operated laundry facility - Free high-speed internet computer lab with video cameras - Full kitchen with modern appliances - Professional management with ongoing onsite & offsite services & programs - Indoor/Outdoor Community areas - Community Gardens - Conveniently located to shopping and entertainment areas - Minutes away from Fremont Senior Center, Lake Elizabeth, Mission District Historic Area etc. - Controlled access - Small pets are welcome! To QUALIFY for an apartment at Fremont Oak Gardens, applicants must be 55 years of age or older & meet income guidelines (Min Income: 1 1/2 times the rent). Monthly Rent: $925.00. Section 8 welcome! APPLICATIONS for apartments at Fremont Oak Gardens are available Monday-Friday between the hours of 9:00am-5:00pm at: Fremont Oak Gardens 2681 Driscoll Rd Fremont, CA 94539 VP 1866 774 7140 Satellite Housing 1521 University Ave Berkeley, CA 94703 Or download at: http://satellitehousing.org/pages/Building%20Applications/fogapplication.pdf For more information, please call: 510.490.4013 ............................................................... A 3-WAY JOB INTERVIEW What is a 3-way job interview? Few years before ADA became law, a deaf man came up for a job interview. There were no notes during the interview. Two human resources (HR) people interviewed the deaf man. The first HR man had lips that were impossible to read. The second HR man was easy to read with his lips. But, that first HR man could understand the deaf speech. The second HR man could not understand deaf speech. As a result, the interview went 3-way in a circle. Sad to say, the deaf person did not get the job. - for ASL News version, please click on the arrow at: http://deafdigest.com/videos/crazyinterview/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) A LAWSUIT: GALLAUDET VS BELL ! According to historians, Edward Miner Gallaudet and Alexander Graham Bell pretty much did not like each other. This is understandable. Bell advocated oral education whereas Gallaudet supported ASL. There was a patent infringement lawsuit going on in the late 19th century - Western Telephone Construction Company sued Bell Telephone Company. On one side was Alexander Graham Bell's phone Company, the Bell Telephone Company. On the other side was the Western Telephone Construction Company. Part of the law team representing the Western Telephone Construction Company was Joseph G. Parkinson. Not only he was deaf but was a Gallaudet graduate, class of 1869! Bell won the lawsuit. To get more information in depth, go to: http://deafdigest.com/parkinson/ A warning, it is in legalese. DEAF-OWNED BUSINESSES, USA AND EUROPE In USA, we have a good number of deaf-owned businesses, both full time and part time. What about Europe? DeafDigest editor does not know of too many deaf-owned businesses. A big exception is Hotel Hassler in Rome, owned by Roberto Wirth. There are much more restrictions in Europe, for anyone, deaf or hearing, that want to open a business. It is much easier in USA to start a business. This may be the reason why many deaf Europeans are not encouraged to start their own businesses. ...................................................... ............................................................... 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ECONOMY IMPACTING ON THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF THE DEAF-BLIND For years the American Association of the Deaf-Blind (AADB) has maintained its own headquarters in Silver Spring, MD. Not any more. The headquarters staff were laid off. Now holding down the fort is Randy Pope. DeafDigest hopes AADB will get its headquarters back some day real soon. NASA WAS WRONG ABOUT ITS ASL MESSAGE FROM SPACE DeafDigest editor received email from NASA saying that astronaut Caldwell Dyson was the first one to sign ASL from space. This event took place this week. NASA was wrong. Way back on January 22, 1992, on the Discovery mission, astronaut Bill Readdy signed ASL from space, and it was videotaped and shown on Deaf Mosaic. Doing the honors of teaching Readdy ASL was Texas VR counselor Jack Clifton. This is another example of "it is the first" or "it is the only" syndrome being foisted on the Deaf Community. WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE? being asked: are you worried that computers will make your job obsolete? if you have these "hate" or "horror" stories, please mailto:barry@deafdigest.com COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR - continuing series The fingering of a stenocaptioner needs to be very precise. For example, the ring finger of the left hand can depress the T key on the top row or "bank" of keys or the K key on the bottom row of keys. If the captioner depresses both of those keys at the same time by hitting the crack between the two keys, the letters T and K will both appear, and when those two keys are combined together, they become a D in steno. Since many steno writers start off as court reporters, they learn short forms for many legal terms. A common way to write the word "testimony" in steno is TEFT. Another common word for court reporters is "defendant." A common way to write that word in steno is TKEFT, which is seen by a steno writer as DEFT. Even though the words "testimony" and "defendant" do not sound at all alike, you may see mistakes like these by captioners or court reporters: "The testimony is sitting at the counsel table with his attorneys." "He was sworn, and he gave his defendant in a straightforward manner." As you can probably tell, these should read as follows: "The defendant is sitting at the counsel table with his attorneys." "He was sworn, and he gave his testimony in a straightforward manner." TIMES HAVE CHANGED FOR INTERPRETERS Years ago, the most important piece of material for sign language interpreters was a map tacked on the wall of the metro area. Interpreters, getting an assignment in an unfamiliar area, would locate the address on the map and go from there. Times have changed. The GPS is the most important piece of equipment for these interpreters. ............................................................... ............................................................... weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://deafdigest.com updated every Monday ............................................................... ............................................................... I THOUGHT THE DEAF COULD....... consider themselves the same as hearing impaired not really; hearing impaired is a broad definition, which includes profoundly deaf, severely deaf, moderately deaf and mildly deaf. And there are deaf people that function as deaf whereas there are deaf people that function as hearing. Too hairsplitting. when a hearing person never meets a deaf person in his life his knowledge of the deaf are often wrong ............................................................... ............................................................... For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com for Special Notes, please go to the bottom of the Gold section ............................................................... ............................................................... 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: http://www.weitzlux.com/failed-cochlear-implants_1937570.html ............................................................... ............................................................... Hot DeafNews boring, but important! Another gene mutation deafness-causing discovery has been reported, this time by researchers at University of Michigan. They are saying the mutation, named DIAPH3, causes some kind of deafness. This finding was recently shared with the National Academy of Sciences. .... The Deaf and the Law: A deaf man, with an exaggerated sense of entitlement, asked the court to grant him leniency for his series of petty crimes. He said: I am single, a simple farmer and am deaf. The judge said no and sent him to prison. This took place in an African nation. ..... The Captioning Blunder of the Week: he played supports (sports) in high school ... News of the Week - Looking Back 10 Years Ago: Honors continue to come Bob Davila's way. At the International Congress on Education of the Deaf, Sydney, Australia with over 1,000 educators in audience, Bob delivered the opening keynote address. This NTID director was the only deaf plenary speaker in a group of ten such speakers. He spoke on "Reviewing the Past, Assessing the Present and Projecting the Future." Upon coming home, Bob was voted in as vice chairperson of the board of directors of the Hillside Children's Center, a program for children and families in need of professional counseling. (editor's note: much have changed in 10 years; Davila later became Gallaudet president; ICED just issued a statement rejecting the infamous 1880 Milan Convention that "banned" sign language in classrooms) ..... News of the Week - Looking Back 5 Years Ago: DeafDigest dedicates this edition to Dick Sipek who departed us last week. Many people know of Dummy Hoy and Curtis Pride and even of Dummy Taylor. But how many people would realize that Dick played one season for Cincinnati Reds during World War II years? There are many Dick Sipek stories, all of them feel-good, a testimony to one of the most beloved deaf individuals in the state of Illinois. ... Deaf Apocalypse of the Week: Pretty much a hot conversational topic in many deaf groups all week was the ICED rejection of the infamous 1880 Milan resolution that "banned" sign language in classrooms. Many, many, many orally-educated deaf children grew up to become ASL signers during these years of sign language oppression. They learned their signs behind the teachers' backs and at "underground" sites away from the prying eyes of anti-ASL teachers. So, was the infamous 1880 Milan resolution rendered moot the first day it "became" effective? Yes, DeafDigest thinks so, because those that wanted to sign, did, whereas those that did not want to sign, didn't. Edict and personal preference are two different things. ..... A Lipreading Problem: What did that person say? If you are shopping for food within Washington, DC city limits, you need to lipread the check out cashier. The cashier will ask: do you want a plastic bag? If you say no, you save 5 cents. If you say yes, you pay 5 cents per bag. Not a big deal, except that if your mind wanders while paying for your food, the check out cashier will be puzzled why you did not respond with a yes or a no answer, and the line behind you gets longer and gets more impatient. A hearing mind can wander but his ears do not wander! (DC enacted a new plastic bag law, forcing deaf shoppers to be ready with a quick yes or no response - hence the need to lipread for the cashier's customary question) if you have lipreading tales, please share these with mailto:barry@deafdigest.com ...... A Vocational Rehabilitation counselor's great news: your state VR agency offers paid time off in exchange for attending a volunteer event...during work hours. ...... DeafBook of the Week The Silent Garden "raising your deaf child" Paul W. Ogden Gallaudet University Press 1996 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. 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Hours: Summer and school holidays F/T M-F 8-4 School year P/T 230-530 and other hrs to be negotiated for approx 25 hrs If interested...housing available in a home (large home, bed/bath/TV room/pool/computer room, etc) This would be negotiated separately. Position available through Maxim Healthcare Services out of Concord, CA. Please contact Jeremy or Angelo if interested at (925) 356-0344. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Employment vacancies Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf, Wilson, NC - Business Officer (08/05/2010 closing date) - Residential Life Trainer (08/05/2010 date) - School Educator I - 2 positions (closing date 07/29/2010) to click on any of above positions, go to: http://osp.its.state.nc.us/dhhssearchresults3a.asp?vacancykey=4421 contact person: mailto:cynthia.johnson@ncmail.net -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Assistant Program Coordinator, Deaf/ASL Education/Vision and Orientation & Mobility Department Monroe #1 BOCES Monroe county (Rochester area), New York LOCATION OF POSITION: Monroe #1 BOCES, Building 9 TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Full-time, 12 month, Probationary STARTING DATE: On or about August 9, 2010 DUTIES: 1. Provide general support to the Deaf/ASL Education/Vision and Orientation & Mobility Department. - Work with other leadership staff in the department to maintain quality support services. - Communicate with school districts with regard to service needs. - Help oversee the substitute process to ensure coverage is provided as effectively as possible. - Represent the department in BOCES-wide initiatives as needed. 2. Provide leadership and share supervision of the entire Deaf/ASL Education/Vision and Orientation & Mobility Department staff at their work sites. - Provide supervision, observations, and evaluation of staff. - Recruit, interview, assign and train new employees. - Assist staff with problem solving. - Provide on-going staff support and staff development. - Help to maintain a substitute pool. - Help to identify areas of need and implement change. 3. Utilize fiscal responsibility in overseeing one or more budget areas. Ensure staff has the necessary materials and resources to successfully provide quality service. 4. Complete paperwork related to BOCES Human Resource policies and procedures. 5. Assist with Extended School Year and Summer School scheduling. 6. Perform related duties as assigned by the Deaf/ASL Education/Vision and Orientation & Mobility Department. QUALIFICATIONS: 1. NYS Certification as a School District Administrator (SDA)/School District Leader (SDL) or School Administration & Supervision (SAS). 2. NYS and/or National Certifications in at least one, preferably two or more of the following: Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Teacher of ASL, Sign Language Interpreting, Teacher of the Visually Impaired, Orientation & Mobility. 3. Fluency in American Sign Language. 4. Experience with Support Services for Deaf/Hard of Hearing and/or Visually Impaired children. 5. Knowledgeable of current trends in assistive technology. 6. Knowledge of data driven program development. 7. Experience with curriculum writing. 8. Outstanding leadership skills. 9. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. 10. Valid New York State Driver's License. Application Procedure: Contact Nancy J Carr at 585-249-7010 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- announcing an opening Residential Counselors - PACES program American School for the Deaf West Hartford, CT 1at, 2nd , 3rd and weekend shifts available The American School for the Deaf encompasses a comprehensive center-based and community-based educational program serving deaf and hard-of-hearing students from preschool through high school, utilizing a total communication philosophy. SCOPE OF DUTIES: The Residential Counselor is responsible for the supervision of adolescents during out-of-school hours and the assumption of other responsibilities as designated by the Dean of Students, PACES Program. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Applicants should possess a High School Diploma, two years of College preferred. Applicants should have prior experience in working with emotionally/behaviorally-disordered children and youth in a residential setting. Knowledge of behavior management techniques is desirable. CPI Certification or a willingness to secure. Public Service License or CDL License or a willingness to secure one or the other. CEASD Dormitory Counselor Certificate or willingness to secure same. Ability to write reports, work as a team member, communicate with parents and other staff. Good to excellent ASL skills. HOW TO APPLY: Send resume and letter of application to: Human Resources, American School for the Deaf 139 North Main Street West Hartford, CT 06107-1269 For more information, visit our website at: http://www.asd-1817.org -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- announcing an opening Teacher - Career Academy and Transition Services American School for the Deaf West Hartford, CT Full Time PrintWorks CLOSING DATE: Until filled. The American School for the Deaf (ASD) is located on a 54 acre campus in West Hartford, Connecticut. The program is a comprehensive center-based and community-based educational program serving deaf and hard-of-hearing students from preschool through high school Under the supervision of the Jr.Sr. High school and CATS principal, instructs students in PrintWorks, to include Academics, Deaf with Special Needs (DSN) PACES students and Adult Vocational Students. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Associates Degree. Prefer Bachelors Degree in Deaf Education, Special Education, or Vocational Area with ability to secure State of CT Voc-Tech Teacher Certification (098 Endorsement). Background or work experience in graphic design and printing preferred. Excellent skills in American Sign Language. Ability to work in a collaborative setting. Ability to work flexible hours when needed. SALARY AND BENEFITS: Compensation range based on school's salary scales. Retirement, group health insurance, and other fringe benefits are available. HOW TO APPLY: Visit our website http://www.asd-1817.org to review the entire job description and download an application. Send all applications and resumes to: Human Resources American School for the Deaf 139 North Main Street West Hartford, CT 06107-1269 FAX (860) 570-1832 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Deaf Adult Services, Inc Buffalo, NY Qualifications: BA/BS in Business/Non-Profit Administration or Human Services or equivalent with a minimum of five years management experience required or Masters Degree in Business/Non Profit Administration with a minimum of three years management experience. Proven experience with fundraising, grant writing, marketing, budget and financial management strongly desired. Thorough knowledge of Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Hearing cultures required as well as Sign Language proficiency. Strong people skills, diplomacy and public speaking abilities are necessary. DAS encourages qualified applicants with Deaf culture and ASL experience to apply. Buffalo, NY/Western NY offers a vibrant Deaf community with affordable living, access to arts and culture, sporting venues, lakefront activities and continuing education opportunities. Salary: $45-60K DOE/E and excellent benefits package. Relocation funds may be available dependent on candidate selection. Deaf Adult Services, Inc. of Buffalo, NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Application, ASL v-log and full job description can be downloaded at http://www.wnydas.org Please send cover letter and resume with completed application to: Deaf Adult Services, Inc. Attn: Executive Director Search Committee, 2495 Main St. Suite 446, Buffalo, NY 14214 or e-mail to mailto:EDSEARCH@wnydas.org by Monday, August 16, 2010 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Job openings sComm Kansas City, Missouri ~~ JOB OPENINGS AT SCOMM, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI ~~ sComm, a growing company who develops, manufactures and distributes UbiDuo, the face-to-face communicator, has the following job opportunities: (1) Sales Representative We are seeking an outgoing and energetic candidate with sales experience and proven track record and an understanding of the sales process. The candidate should be familiar and current on availability of technology products and services in the deaf/hard of hearing/assistive technology markets. (2) Product Managers We are seeking candidates with administrative, marketing and management experiences, proven track record in managing projects, sales and distribution of services or products, customer support, troubleshooting and fulfillment, delegating, coordinating, and supervising a team of deaf and hearing members. More details on both job opportunities is available at www.scomm.com/content/job_openings Please submit resume, cover letter and references to: sComm 6238 Hadley Street Raytown, Missouri 64311 Email: mailto:jobs@scomm.com http://www.scomm.com -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (revised deadline) 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (updated July 25th) - EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT GLAD !! - - Outreach Coordinator - Bakersfield, CA - HIV Educator - Los Angeles, CA - Case Manager - Los Angeles, CA To learn more about the above positions at GLAD, please go to our website: http://www.gladinc.org If interested for any of these positions then please submit resume and application to: Jeff Fetterman Human Resources Specialist Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, Inc. 2222 Laverna Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90041 V/TDD: (323) 550-4207 Fax #: (323) 550-4204 E-mail: mailto:jfetterman@gladinc.org
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DeafDigest – 18 July 2010
DeafDigest Gold - July 18, 2010 Gold edition Barry Strassler, Editor http://deafdigest.com - updated every Monday America's Unique Deaf Stories; free subscription serving the Deaf Community since 1996; 14th year (to unsubscribe, please click on unsubscribe link at bottom or go to http://deafdigest.com/ and click on subscribe and follow instructions ) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Last week's ASL Videos: http://deafdigest.com/videos/fingerpointing/ http://deafdigest.com/videos/jobinterview/ This week's ASL Videos: http://deafdigest.com/videos/boycewilliams/ http://deafdigest.com/videos/cutegrandchild/ (please click on the arrow to start the video) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Deaf Cartoon (Fogey) of the week: http://deafdigest.com/category/comics/ (this link has been slightly revised); do not use the older link) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- The HTC EVO[tm] 4G is Here-10x faster than 3G*! 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This is the Gold section. ...... weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://deafdigest.com (updated every Monday) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Hot Deaf News during the week: - Hot Newspaper stories during the week: A deaf girl among top 25 candidates for Milk Mustache honors http://deafdigest.com/hannahfitton/ Rough, tough world of Australian Rules Football has a deaf referee http://deafdigest.com/keithmarks/ - Very Hot News What has become of Martin Florsheim, 47 School's first deaf principal, now retired? He is now the chairperson of the board of directors of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Advocacy Resource Center, headquartered both at Reno/Sparks & Las Vegas in Nevada. Full press release is at: http://deafdigest.com/martinflorsheim/ - Thursday July 15th DeafDigest learned, off hand, that the San Francisco school system has just about stopped using ASL to teach the deaf. Said a source "its' now CI and oral" - Friday July 16th The House and the Senate have been working on their versions of the bills to require captions over the internet. While both versions passed, critics are saying these have been watered down, thanks to heavy pressure from the industry. The involved bills are HR 3101 and S. 3304 - Saturday July 17th The mission of the Kansas Sampler Foundation is this: to preserve, sustain, and grow rural culture by educating Kansans about Kansas and by networking and supporting rural communities This foundation is seeking nominations from residents of Kansas, that which to honor its departed individuals that have done so much to enrich the Kansas Culture. One of the nominees is William Boular, a deaf man who was a bricklayer. He set a world record in 1900 for laying 46,000 bricks in a working day of less than eight hours. Much of these bricks are still there on the streets in Atchison, Kansas. He was featured in "Ripley's Believe It or Not" and also has been displayed at the Atchison County Historical Society Museum. What was the big deal about Boular's bricklaying speed? Not only he was deaf, but was also a double amputee! (please go back to the Blue edition for the Sunday-Wednesday Hot Deaf News) .... Deaf Miscellaneous stuff: To All Lexington Staff & Stakeholders: The Board of Trustees of Lexington School/Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Manual Mosquera as CEO of the Lexington School/Center. Mr. Mosquera is scheduled to begin work at Lexington on July 12th. Mr. Mosquera has had extensive financial and management experience in the entertainment, banking, and health care fields. He recently served as the Director of Operations for Nassau County Health & Human Services Department. He received his BBA in Accounting from Pace University in New York City. We are certain that Mr. Mosquera will bring his experience and expertise to Lexington and guide us through these challenging times. We are confident that our Lexington Community will welcome him and give him your full support. Mr. Mosquera will quickly appreciate Lexington's rich tradition and enriching learning environment. He will find how fortunate he is to be working with a group of highly dedicated and hard working administrators, teachers, staff and stakeholders of the Lexington community. Moreover, Gina Carroll will continue to assume the role of Superintendent in addition to her new role as Principal where she will oversee all educational programs at Lexington School. We cannot adequately express our true appreciation for her leadership as the CEO/Superintendent in the past six years as she stepped up to the plate and managed to navigate us through the ups and downs. We wish her much success in her new role. Greg Hlibok President Lexington School/Center Board of Trustees ..... Coming soon! The largest web survey of deaf and hard of hearing people in U.S. history!!!! The global economy is changing before our eyes. Manufacturing is giving way to a service industry. Help make sure Deaf and Hard of Hearing people are not left behind in the 21st century labor market. For too long have policy makers relied on vague information about Deaf and Hard of Hearing people. Let them hear directly from you about your experience in the workforce so that policies can assure competitive employment for our youth. The "National Deaf Employment and Technology survey" will identify trends in employment, the skills, and technology necessary to compete in the 21st Century workforce. For 15- 20 minutes of your time, you can help shape the future of education, vocational, and social services to deaf and hard of hearing people in the U.S. Data from this study will be made available to all who are interested! 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She retired, and there was no one to work with Boyce. As a result, we have not gotten too many new programs for the deaf since 1970's. - for ASL News version, please click on the arrow at: http://deafdigest.com/videos/boycewilliams/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) ................................................................ IRS/DEAF Leadership Development Conference 2010 Announcement Released: 6/19/2010 The IRS/Deaf is pleased to announce its 2010 Annual Conference which will be held in Salt Lake City, Utah. The theme of the conference is "2010 and Beyond: Empowerment in the Next Decade." This Conference is open to all Federal Employees, State Government Employees, and interested persons that are interested in honing their leadership skills and network with their peers on best practices. We anticipate this distinct event will be bigger and better than ever. The Conference Planning Committee are coordinating a series of plenary keynote presentations, a job fair and exhibitions for a three-day conference August 9-13, 2010 at Robert G. Sanderson Community Center for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing (a.k.a. the Deaf Center) at Taylorsville, UT near the Little America Hotel in Salt Lake City, Utah. A copy of the conference announcement flyer is provided online. Please visit http://www.IRSDEAF.org/2010LDC for online registration and latest updates. Please mark your calendar and prepare travel authorization request form for your manager ASAP. Register online if you want to be kept informed of the upcoming conference announcements. Please go to http://www.irsdeaf.org/2010ldc/registration/ For more information about the conference registration, contact mailto:Registrar@IRSDeaf.org For more information on workshop presentation, sponsorship, advertisement and exhibition opportunities, please visit http://www.IRSDeaf.org and/or contact: mailto:Conference2010@IRSDeaf.org ...... IRS JOB Fair Released: 6/19/2010 IRS is partnering with IRS Deaf Empowerment and Advocacy Forum to host a career fair at the Robert G. Sanderson Community Center of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in Taylorsville, Utah. The purpose of the event is to assist and interview individuals who are Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, and Deaf-Blind who qualify for federal employment under the Schedule A hiring authority. The fair takes place on August 11, 2010 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. For more information regarding the career fair, please visit http://www.irsdeaf.org/2010ldc/jobfair/ Applicants attending the event will have the chance to speak with recruiters from several state and federal government agencies. To guarantee an interview slot, applicants must provide their resume and Schedule A package by close of business Friday July 16. For more information and an explanation of the Schedule A package, see page 2 of this release. Applicants who submit their resume packages after July 16 will not be guaranteed an interview at the event, However, agencies will be available to share information regarding career opportunities within their business operating division with everyone who attends the career fair. Interested applicants should forward their resumes and Schedule A package to HCO.recruiter4disability@irs.gov by 5 p.m. on July 16 in order to be considered for an interview by the hiring official. In the subject line, please make sure you type: "August 11, Salt Lake City Utah Career fair." Failure to do so may result in your package being overlooked. Notification of interview will be e-mailed to applicants the week of August 2. Anyone who does not receive an e-mail message by Wednesday, August 4 confirming a scheduled interview time has not been scheduled for an interview. Those applicants may still attend the Career Fair to speak with hiring officials in various operating divisions. Please note: applicants with late resume submission will not be scheduled for an interview; however hiring officials will be available and reserve the right to conduct an interview on the spot. For questions regarding the event, please contact: mailto:irsjobs@irsdeaf.org or visit the IRS-DEAF website at: http://www.irsdeaf.org/ ................................................................ A CUTE HEARING GRANDCHILD A deaf husband and wife both have a cute hearing grandchild from their hearing daughter. The cute child knows that her grandparents are deaf - but she thinks everyone is deaf. When she grows up she then realizes there are deaf people and there are hearing people! - for ASL News version, please click on the arrow at: http://deafdigest.com/videos/cutegrandchild/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) A COMMENT FROM A DEAF AGENCY DIRECTOR Last week's DeafDigest mentioned bumping into two deaf men at a restaurant. And that one of the men never heard of Gallaudet despite mingling with the deaf community much of his life. Said a director of a deaf agency: This is a sad story. I am meeting kids from mainstreamed programs that have no idea of Gallaudet or NTID or even of telecommunication devices and the videophones OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE DEAF IN SPORTS We have a number of deaf professional athletes. The small number seems to be growing a bit each year, and this is great. What is not so great is lack of opportunities for the deaf in the front office of pro sports teams or even of NCAA-I big time universities. Do we have deaf trainers, deaf general managers, deaf scouts, deaf coaches, etc? DeafDigest knows only of one person - Michael Fischer, a former Gallaudet student, who is serving as Assistant to the Head Coach of the women's basketball team at University of Minnesota. DeafDigest is bringing this up because the NFL has a committee that is titled - Diversity Committee Working Group. Yes, NFL does not include deafness as part of the diversity focus, but it should be. THE DEAF IN AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL From time to time we scan the channels on our cable TV and catch some Australian Rules Football action. Their version of our football is fascinating to watch though their rules may be hard to understand. Have there been deaf players in Australian Rules Football? There was one, not in the top major league level but one in the minor leagues. An injury cut short his career in the late eighties. What about right now? There is a deaf referee in the Southern Football League, again a minor league, a notch below the top. This deaf man, Keith Marks, is 66 years old and he is on the verge of refereeing his 1000th game. He does not speak and when players argue with him, he is ready with his notes flashed out of his pockets. And he had an unruly player suspended for six months! A DEAF FAILURE A certain deaf man was a failure. He was fired from one of his early jobs. He invested his money in a factory that failed. He also invested his money in a second factory that failed. Do we feel sorry for that deaf man? No, that person was Thomas A. Edison, the world's most famous inventor! RETREAT NETWORKING A couple of weeks ago there were stories in the newspapers of Camp Mogul, in Idaho as the retreat site of high level individuals in the business world, legal world, Hollywood, sports, education. They network with each other and some business deals are being made in faraway Idaho. What about the deaf? In the early eighties, Heritage Publishing, a printing and publishing company in Little Rock, Arkansas staged a couple of retreats for high level deaf individuals, from these national organizations serving the deaf. Did anything come out of these deaf retreat sessions? Not really. OUR ORGANIZATIONS SERVING THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING We have many, many organizations, international, national and local that serve deaf and hard of hearing people. One such organization is: Association of College Educators of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing For the organization goals and objectives and its web site, click on: http://deafdigest.com/acedhh/ AN EXCUSE FOR NOT WEARING A HEARING AID I can communicate without a hearing aid .............................................................. .............................................................. For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com for Special Notes, please go to the bottom of this section .............................................................. .............................................................. WHAT IS THAT SUPPOSED TO MEAN? I realized I was temporarily deaf. I'm sure my hearing is permanently impaired did that person lose hope that his hearing would not come back? .............................................................. .............................................................. 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: http://www.weitzlux.com/failed-cochlear-implants_1937570.html .............................................................. .............................................................. Interpreters, ITP and ASL Students and Teachers Will Not Find a Conference Offering All of This! June 23-26, 2011 1. Scheduled every year to the year 2020 ... see http://www.drsign.com/future.html 2. Over 120 hours of seminars ... see http://www.drsign.com/2010%20topics.html 3. Registration beginning at $129 ... see www.DrSign.com 4. Free parking and free in-room internet ... some hotels charge $36 per day for parking 5. Food court with complete meals for less than $6 ... you can't even get a hot dog for this at other hotels! 6. No oily beaches! Convenient Orlando, Florida location ... direct access from I-4 and close to airport 7. World class presenters such as Peter Cook, Crom Saunders, Shannon Simon, Keith Wann, Maureen Longo Tuccelli, Jon Barr, Bill Ross, Francisco Olivera, Faith Powell and over a dozen other highly recommended presenters. See ASLImprov.com for a separate event at the silent weekend. 8. Classes for all of your family members INCLUDING fledging (starting at only $89 per person); beginners, intermediate and advanced signers with language-focus and interpreting-focus CEU classes for advanced ASL students and interpreters. 9. 20+ exhibitors ... With many classes having breaks every hour, there is an exciting and dynamic all-day flow of participants in the exhibit area 10. Free RID CEUs for registered participants 11. Classy refreshment breaks including a decadent chocolate fountain! 12. Many other conferences have been canceled or may be canceled due to the economy. We are here through the year 2020 to give you peace of mind in planning your professional training! We also have DVDs and ASL art ... see www.DrSign.com If you love motorcycling and want to help deaf babies, we have the World's Longest Group Motorcycle Benefit Run, this being our 9th year, starting July 17, 2010 from Florida to Alaska. This is scheduled every year! See www.AlaskaBikeRun.com With enthusiasm from Mike Tuccelli AKA DrSign or DrASL -- two-time Teacher of the Year at the University of Florida .............................................................. .............................................................. Hot DeafNews boring, but important! there will be a series of events hosted by FCC to celebrate the 20th anniversary of ADA .... Deaf Picture of the Week: 3 deaf auto racers at a racetrack in Maine http://www.sunjournal.com/local-sports/story/875795 ..... Deaf Question of the Week: Q. My cable provider offers Video on Demand but it is not captioned. I asked my provider and they said there is nothing they could do about it. A. The provider is not telling you the truth. Since 2006, the captioning regulations require captioning of all English language programs. send your questions to mailto:barry@deafdigest.com the most interesting questions may be answered in future DeafDigest editions. Thank you. ..... Wish List of the Week: that all hearing people will stop assuming that every deaf person can read lips and that all hearing people will ask the deaf of their preferred communications method - via interpreter or note taking and last, and the least, lipreading ! ..... DeafHistory - Looking Back: Year 1889 - a newspaper mentioned Joseph G. Parkinson as USA's first deaf attorney; he was one of the first enrollees of Gallaudet University in 1864 ..... Deaf and the Money: William J. Bowman, a deaf man, with the Office of Communications in the Social Security Administration, said: Less deaf people today are drawing SSDI and SSI benefits than before. More deaf people are working. But there are statistics that should be of interest. The links are at: http://www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/statcomps/di_asr/2008/table12.html http://www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/statcomps/di_asr/2008/index.html ..... DeafNumbers of the Week: There were 1652 Deaf & HH Students in Georgia in 2009 ..... DeafResources elite Gallaudet athletes (pros & national level & semi pro) http://deafdigest.com/gallaudeteliteathletes/ for a listing of deaf reference & library resources, http://deafdigest.com/deafresources/ (examples are listing of elected deaf officials, listing of deaf Nobel Prize winners, etc; list will be added on a gradual basis - so do check this site from time to time) ..... Selected top deaf sports stories from DeafDigest Sports top deaf sports newspaper stories: Greg White with USA men's U-21 basketball team http://deafdigest.com/gregwhite/ Bob Laughna stepping down as swim coach at Northern Michigan University http://deafdigest.com/boblaughna/ DeafDigest Sports is also distributed by DeafDigest To subscribe, e-mail mailto:barry@deafdigest.com last edition of DeafDigest Sports: http://deafdigest.com/deafdigestsports071610/ for list of elite deaf athletes: http://deafdigest.com/elitedeafathletes/ for list of mainstreamed deaf athletes: http://deafdigest.com/mainstream/ for list of deaf collegiate athletes: http://deafdigest.com/deafcollegiateathletes/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- * YOU COULD PLACE YOUR PAID EMPLOYMENT ADS IN THIS SECTION * on a per-subscriber basis, the DeafDigest ad rates are the best in the nation. * For more information, send E-mail to mailto:barry@deafdigest.com -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- LAST CALL!! Deadline: July 30, 2010 Calling for dynamic and visionary leadership Executive Director Abused Deaf Women's Advocacy Services (ADWAS) Seattle, WA Seattle, WA is in beautiful Northwest, surrounded by trees, mountains, and water. Home of outdoor activities, many hiking trials, and good seafood. You a sport fan? Seattle is home of Seahawks and Sounders! The Executive Director position announcement is now posted on the ADWAS website: http://www.adwas.org/about/jobs.html Deadline: July 30, 2010 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Job Posting Creative, Passionate Teachers Needed! The Learning Center for the Deaf and Walden School Framingham, MA The Learning Center for the Deaf and Walden School are currently accepting applications for Teachers of the Deaf for the upcoming school year. TLC is a supportive, vibrant learning community where our innovative staff share a commitment to the academic, social and emotional growth of each and every student. Our mission is to ensure that deaf and hard of hearing students achieve their full potential in an educational environment where language and communication are keys to building competence, character and community. The Learning Center for the Deaf was recently awarded accreditation by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), Conference of Educational Administrators of Schools and Programs for the Deaf (CEASD) and the Council on Accreditation (COA). For more information on our programs please visit our website at http://www.tlcdeaf.org To apply, please send your resume, cover letter and reference 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position openings (2 positions) Deaf Educator/Communication Specialist - Full Time Seattle Children's Seattle, WA We invite you to bring your career to an environment where talent is rewarded and new ideas are encouraged. At Seattle Children's, the Pacific Northwest's premier pediatric care center, we offer more than just state-of-the-art facilities and open career growth potential. You will also find a true commitment to our patients and families that reach far beyond the bounds of clinical expertise. Currently we have a need for a 2 full time Deaf Educator/Communication Specialist to provide early intervention services for families with deaf/hard of hearing children between 0-3 years old enrolled in the Family Conversations program. The Deaf Educator/Communication Specialist will provide appropriate developmental and educational evaluations of deaf/HOH children 0-3 years old in their home or other parent-identified community setting; and in family support groups. In addition, you will assist with administrative and intake services secondary to providing direct services and helping families in identifying formal and informal services through community support systems. Our Family Conversations program is unique to Seattle Children's. The program focuses on the needs of deaf and hard-of-hearing children from birth through age 3. Our specialists are trained in working with families of children who are young. Our team meets with families each week in patient¹s homes. At Seattle Children's, we believe in accountability, respect and teamwork - not only with patients and their families, but also with each other. If you share these principles, we encourage you to join us. We offer excellent pay and benefits, generous paid time off, transportation discounts, retirement plans, and opportunities for career advancement, paid training days, and so much more. For immediate consideration, please apply online to http://www.seattlechildrens.org Our position requisition number is 10-923 and/or 10-922. Seattle Children's is an Equal Opportunity Employer. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Job Announcement Deaf Interpreter SignOn Seattle Seattle, WA Overview: The Staff Deaf Interpreter provides professional, quality interpreting services to SignOn's customers while participating in a collegial, supportive atmosphere with the SignOn Team. Requirements: * Experienced Deaf Interpreter: Certified (CDI) preferred * Documented experience working with minimal language Deaf individuals, non-standard ASL/sign users, and with monolingual Deaf clients * Minimum of 500 hours interpreting experience in various legal and mental health settings * Preferred Deaf-Blind interpreting experience (if none, must complete training by December 2010 at your own expense) * Five-years of experience mentoring, coaching, teaching language and culture with certified hearing interpreters preferred * Experience developing Deaf interpreters preferred Duties: * Be available 30 hours per week to provide part-time staff interpreting services (Guarantee of 24 hours paid per week) * Work schedule will vary from day to day depending on interpreting demand (priority); this tends to vary from zero to full days; unless the staff DI is on an interpreting assignment or in the field mentoring interpreters they will be expected to be in the office available to interpreters and administrators * Remaining time will spend working with SignOn management providing website support, professional development to staff - workshops, mentoring, etc. - and whatever is deemed necessary and appropriate for the benefit of SignOn and its staff interpreters. Why SignOn? * The largest user of Deaf Interpreters in Seattle * Deaf-centric consciousness * Full range of benefits * Additional income earning opportunities possible * Supportive work environment to apply, please contact mailto:KarenG@SignOnASL.com SignOn - we're good -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position announcement Case Management Specialist Deaf and Hard of Hearing Advocacy Resource Center position based in Las Vegas, NV ORGANIZATION: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Advocacy Resource Center (DHHARC) is a statewide advocacy, resource, telecommunications distribution, and direct service center offering advocacy, referral and community education services throughout Nevada. DHHARC has two offices in Reno/Sparks and Las Vegas. GENERAL INFORMATION: Type of appointment: Full-Time Location: Position available in Las Vegas Posting date: July 6, 2010 Closing date: July 20, 2010 GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Individual will conduct advocacy activities that will ensure a higher quality of life for its clients and promote equitable access to health/medical, education, social, employment and legal services. Individual will also provide communication assistance/translation services as well as ensure that appropriate information pertaining to clients. needs is accurately met. Individual will provide accurate identification/assessment of clients. telecommunication needs and will conduct appropriate equipment distribution tailored to the needs of the client. Will provide expertise in the field as needed. Will coordinate training/mentoring activities for general public and the client DHHARC serves. Conducts developmental and implement program activities for DHHARC. Participate in technology/equipment distribution responsibilities of the Center. Willingness to conduct outreach/education responsibilities as assigned. Willingness to travel is essential as well as work evening and weekend hours when needed. Ability to work independently as well as a team is essential. SALARY: $36,244 - $37,694 DOE, plus customary benefits. WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: - Knowledge of advocacy techniques - Knowledge of Civil Rights Laws - Maintain effective record keeping practices - Two years experience working with deaf and hard of hearing populations in a social service sector setting - Knowledgeable about diversity and needs within the Deaf and HOH populations - Knowledge of all telecommunication equipments, Relay systems and services - Familiar with evaluation and assessment methodologies - Familiar with (or willing to learn) Case-management practices. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: - Bachelor's of Arts Degree preferred, but will accept Associate of Arts Degree with 3 years of experience working with Deaf and HOH populations - Fluency in ASL TO APPLY: All applicants must submit a resume and an application form to DHHARC at: DHHARC 999 Pyramid Way, Sparks, NV 89431. APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 PM ON OR BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE (July 20, 2010) DHHARC selects applicants for employment based on job related knowledge, skills and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or political affiliation. For further information contact Executive Director Edina Jambor at mailto:edina.jambor@dhharc.org or 775-355-8994 V/TTY or 775-355-8996 FAX or 775-434-0290 VP -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Job openings Jean Massieu Academy, a charter deaf school Arlington, Texas All applicants for teaching positions are required to have a valid Texas Teaching Certificate with preferences given to those with Special Education, ASL & ESL endorsements. Teacher start date is August 16th, 2010. Jean Massieu Academy is a charter school for the Deaf students and their hearing siblings. - High School Math - High School English Language Arts - Grades 2 & 3 Combo - High School Computers/ASL Teacher - ASL Interpreter Applicants may send their resume, copy of certification and references to: Attn: Lissa Lloyd Jean Massieu Academy 823 N. Center Street Arlington, Texas 76011 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (revised posting) position opening High School Teacher of the Deaf Vermont Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing position based in Swanton, Vermont Time Base: part time Responsibilities: - Teach all levels /content areas of high school education - Prepare lesson plans/curricula to meet IEP goals and objectives - Promote social, cognitive, emotional and physical growth in students. Requirements: - Degree in Deaf Education, MA Preferred - American Sign Language fluency & English preferred - Vermont Teaching license in Special Education Please send letter of interest and resume to Kelly Therieau mailto:ktherieau@vcdhh.org or: Kelly Therieau Vermont Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing 209 Austine Dr Brattleboro, VT 05301 Fax # 802-258-9574 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- job announcement Assistant Director for Instruction Georgia School for the Deaf Cave Spring, GA for position description and application procedures, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/assistantdirectorforinstruction/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- job announcement Graduation Coach Georgia School for the Deaf Cave Spring, GA for position description and application procedures, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/graduationcoach/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- job announcement Literary Content Specialist Georgia School for the Deaf Cave Spring, GA for position description and application procedures, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/literarycontentspecialist/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- job announcement Teacher (High School English/Language Arts) Georgia School for the Deaf Cave Spring, GA for position description and application procedures, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/english/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- job announcement Teacher (High School Math) Georgia School for the Deaf Cave Spring, GA for position description and application procedures, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/hsmath -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- job announcement Substitute Teacher (Part-Time/Hourly) Georgia School for the Deaf Cave Spring, GA for position description and application procedures, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/subteach -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (updated July 18th) - EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT GLAD !! - - Outreach Coordinator - Bakersfield, CA - HIV Educator - Los Angeles, CA - Case Manager - 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
DeafDigest – 18 July 2010
DeafDigest Blue - July 18, 2010 Blue Edition Barry Strassler, Editor http://www.deafdigest.com - updated every Monday America's Unique Deaf Stories; free subscription serving the Deaf Community since 1996; 14th year (to unsubscribe, please click on unsubscribe link at bottom or go to http://deafdigest.com/ and click on subscribe and follow instructions ) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Last week's ASL Videos: http://deafdigest.com/videos/mediation/ http://deafdigest.com/videos/ex-oralist/ This week's ASL Videos: http://deafdigest.com/videos/deaf-hearingcommunications/ http://deafdigest.com/videos/perfectscore/ (please click on the arrow to start the video) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Meet us in Las Vegas at DeafNation! Will you be in Las Vegas for the DeafNation World Expo on July 19-22? Stop by and see Harris Communications at the Sands Expo & Convention Center. We are at booths 25, 26 and 27. Admission to the World Expo is free, but you can skip the long lines and pre-register online at: http://bit.ly/DeafNationExpo_ddb071810 We will be offering exclusive show specials and previewing new products like Clarity's® REDESIGNED AlertMaster Notification system. The official product launch is still over a month away, but we'll have a limited supply of the new AlertMaster system available for purchase - first come first serve! Marlee Matlin will be signing books at the show! We will have a limited number of her books available for purchase including her autobiography, "I'll Scream Later". Afterwards, head over to her booth for the book signing. We're excited to be at the DeafNation World Expo to see some familiar faces, make new friends, and show off some great new products. See you at the show! 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Don't have a HomeTown Number? Register today and share your number with friends and colleagues! Visit http://www.hamiltonrelay.com and click on the "Make & Receive Calls Now" icon to check it out. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Wireless IP-Relay for BlackBerry TM, go to: http://www.ip-relay.com/wireless_blackberry.html -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- New AT&T Instant Message Relay Register and obtain a 10-digit number to receive calls directly from your friends and family http://relayservices.att.com/relaynumber.php?utm_source=deafdigest.com&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=DRMCampaign -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Weitz & Luxenberg P.C. is one of the leading plaintiffs' litigation law firms in America. The firm has played leading roles in national and local litigations involving defective medicines and medical devices. Our law firm is expanding its litigation against Advanced Bionics related to defective cochlear implants implanted in young children and adults. Some of the firm's clients have suffered multiple implant surgeries due to a defective implant being surgically removed and replaced with a second defective implant that later failed. If you or your child has been implanted with a defective cochlear implant, we encourage you to contact Weitz & Luxenberg - we have a Deaf attorney and VP available. To find out more, please click on: http://www.weitzlux.com/failed-cochlear-implants_1937570.html and follow instructions on the screen. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- The DeafDigest is divided into Blue and Gold sections, both ranked equal in contents, features and ads. This is the Blue section. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- - Hot Newspaper stories during the week: 30-year history of SWCID and its growth http://deafdigest.com/swcidhistory/ ASL happy hour http://deafdigest.com/boulderaslhappyhour/ - Very Hot News Ashley Fiolek, who is deaf, is the world's best female motocross racer. She has won championships in the past and is hoping to pick up another championship this season. Anyway she has been nominated for the ESPN ESPY Awards in the female category for Best Action Sports Athlete. She, however, didn't get it as the honor went to a snowboarder. - Sunday July 11th The FCC has announced that its Disability Rights Office web site has been set up. Everything you wanted to know about your rights, but were afraid to ask, will be found on that web site. - Monday July 12th Up and coming British deaf performer Genevieve Barr has revealed a secret. Normally a hearing aid user in real life, she had to take it off while playing her role as Amelia in the TV show "The Silence." As a result she had to rely on her lipreading skills to cue her around. - Tuesday July 13th Another hospital deaf discrimination case has been settled. The Office for Civil Rights reached agreement with New York to provide equal access at its medical facilities anywhere in the state. This was prompted by discrimination that surfaced at the Ramapo Manor Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing facility - Wednesday July 14th George Steinbrenner, not deaf, who departed us last week, was a person we all either love or hate. Was he good to the deaf? Well, a deaf kid came up to him asking for an autograph at a ball game in Tampa some years back. Upon realizing the kid's deafness, Steinbrenner did something about it. Depending on which tale is accurate, he either: - paid for the kid's new hearing aid or - paid for the kid's CI Did he give jobs for aspiring deaf sports executives in his Yankees organization? No, but that is a separate issue. (Thursday-Saturday Hot Deaf News will be in the Gold edition) ..... Deaf Miscellaneous stuff: The Charleston RiverDogs is a minor league baseball team in the South Atlantic League. This team will be featuring an advertising campaign, these 30-second shots on TV. One of these shots will feature "Sign Language." It is not ASL sign language but Baseball Sign Language (BSL). All teams use BSL to convey signals that they do not want opponents to catch. While BSL is different from ASL, it would be fun for us, the deaf, to try to catch and understand what these signs stand for. Do keep in mind these teams change BSL all the time. ............................................................... ............................................................... 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COMMUNICATING WITH A HEARING PERSON There are four different ways for a deaf person to communicate with a hearing person. - gesturing, but some hearing people can't follow gestures - sign language, but some hearing people can't sign - body language, but some hearing people can't follow body language The fourth way is the best - use pen and pad! - for ASL News version, please click on the arrow at: http://deafdigest.com/videos/deaf-hearingcommunications/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) ............................................................... Below Market Rate Housing for Adults 55 and older - Fremont Oak Gardens A picture of this apartment community is at: http://deafdigest.com/fremontoakgardens/ Live in this BEAUTIFUL, newer, BELOW MARKET RATE apartment community for adults that want to have fun and enjoy life. One Bedroom Apartment (Approximately 550 sq ft) available Conveniently located at 2681 Driscoll Rd, Fremont CA 94539 - 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 - Coin-Operated laundry facility - Free high-speed internet computer lab with video cameras - Full kitchen with modern appliances - Professional management with ongoing onsite & offsite services & programs - Indoor/Outdoor Community areas - Community Gardens - Conveniently located to shopping and entertainment areas - Minutes away from Fremont Senior Center, Lake Elizabeth, Mission District Historic Area etc. - Controlled access - Small pets are welcome! To QUALIFY for an apartment at Fremont Oak Gardens, applicants must be 55 years of age or older & meet income guidelines (Min Income: 1 1/2 times the rent). Monthly Rent: $925.00. Section 8 welcome! APPLICATIONS for apartments at Fremont Oak Gardens are available Monday-Friday between the hours of 9:00am-5:00pm at: Fremont Oak Gardens 2681 Driscoll Rd Fremont, CA 94539 VP 1866 774 7140 Satellite Housing 1521 University Ave Berkeley, CA 94703 Or download at: http://satellitehousing.org/pages/Building%20Applications/fogapplication.pdf For more information, please call: 510.490.4013 ............................................................... A JOB-HUNTING FRUSTRATION A deaf man, with a college degree in Computer Science, was a frustrated job hunter. At one computer firm, he took the exam and got a perfect score with no errors. He was introduced to the company Human Resources person. That person knew sign language; he learned signs as a former dormitory counselor at a residential school for the deaf. A deaf man with a perfect exam score and a Human Resources man that knows ASL. This should be great news for the deaf job hunter. But the company did not offer him a job! This deaf man later found a new job but it was not with computers. - for ASL News version, please click on the arrow at: http://deafdigest.com/videos/perfectscore/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) ............................................................... Workshops for Deaf Professionals Offered in ASL Rochester, New York It is not too late to register for any of the remaining workshops... REGISTER TODAY! http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/registration.html Featured Summer Workshops: - PC Introduction to Network+TM Certification -- July 26-30, 2010 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/NetworkPlus.html This workshop will help you prepare for the "Network+. Certification" test that is offered by CompTIA. This is a test that you can study for and take on your own after this workshop. You will be given a supplemental book and a testing engine that you can use after the workshop to prepare to obtain this vendor-independent networking certificate. 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 below, download a Workshop Registration Form by visiting www.rit.edu/diit or call 585-475-7545 (Voice or TTY). Discounts Still Apply: 10% Off -- Single Registration 20% Off -- Register with a Friend or Co-worker 30% Off -- Register with TWO Friends or Co-workers For more information, visit the DiiT Web site at www.rit.edu/diit or contact the project director, Donna Lange at mailto:dalndp@rit.edu or 585-475-5620 (Voice or TTY). ............................................................... THE AFGHAN CUP AND OUR DEAF TOURNAMENTS The Afghan Cup is an annual soccer tournament involving 12 teams from everywhere in USA. All of these players are immigrants and refugees from Afghanistan. During the tournament, which took place last weekend in Northern Virginia, there were recruiters that were ready to offer these players jobs as Afghan language translators. In today's bad economy, it may not be surprising if some of the players accepted the job offers. We have our own national deaf basketball and national deaf softball tournaments. Do we see job recruiters at our own deaf tournaments? 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THE RESTAURANT BUSINESS AND THE DEAF We have had several deaf individuals that have operated their own restaurants. The restaurant business is a tough one for any one, no matter if the owner is deaf or hearing. One well known deaf person wanted to own a restaurant. He did one smart thing - hired a restaurant consultant. The consultant told him that the restaurant business does not fit his own lifestyle. Based on that advice, he decided not to open a restaurant. He has become a success, however, in a different business venture. THE FCC AND THE DEAF The FCC is very important to us. This being said, the FCC dynamics is always changing. FCC commissioners come and go. Some FCC commissioners are pro-deaf, meaning they favor us, the deaf, when issuing mandates. Some FCC commissioners do not always favor us, the deaf, on some of their mandates. This is why we are grateful to have a FCC Consumer Advisory Committee as well as a "deaf staff" on the FCC payroll. They are there to remind the FCC commissioners that our needs must be addressed, and not ignored. A REASON FOR CHANGE OF SEATING ARRANGMENTS IN A CITY COUNCIL We know of jokes about rival factions spending more time arguing over seating arrangements at a council meeting, rather than to argue over goals and objectives. Well, there was a reason for a change of seating arrangements at Kilgore, Texas council meetings. Normally, the council members sat at one side and the city officers sat on the other side. Well, there was a slight switch of seating arrangements. Randy Renshaw, a council member, is deaf in one ear. In the past his better ear was away from the council speaker with his deaf ear closer to it. The council members overcame their grumblings to allow Renshaw to make the seating change. WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE? being told by a hearing person: did you know there is a new medical operation that will cure deafness? if you have these "hate" or "horror" stories, please mailto:barry@deafdigest.com A LAWN CARE BUSINESS IN THE INDIANAPOLIS AREA It does not matter if the person is hearing or deaf, if that person lacks entrepreneurial spirit, he would be content to be working for someone else. But if that person is entrepreneurial, then he is not afraid to take risks while starting his own business. Andye Taylor, who is deaf, is one such entrepreneurial individual, operating his own Andys Lawn Care business. This business specializes in lawn care and snow removal, and he has people working for him. It his been in business for some six years, fanning out in the Indianapolis area neighborhoods. And like many business people, giving back to the community is important. Andye sponsors a deaf/Coda youth baseball team. DeafDigest feels every community should have more deaf-owned, deaf-operated businesses. COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR - continuing series I often read articles and comments by people who really do not understand how realtime captioning is done, and they can be very critical of even minor mistakes. They sometimes cannot imagine how captioners make certain errors. What people need to understand is that captioners are using steno machines, and so their errors may look totally different from the errors made when using a typewriter. A slight fingering error can change a word into something totally different. Steno writers are basically writing "chords" on their steno machines, and it is possible to add an extra key or what steno writers call "dragging" a key. It is also possible to miss a key or what steno writers call "dropping" the letter. Many steno writers struggle with dragging the L key with the right hand. That key is depressed with the ring finger, and it can be difficult to depress keys with the middle finger and pinky finger without also dragging the ring finger. A steno writer could mean to stroke the steno APT, which is the word "apartment" for many people, and instead the steno APLT could come up, which is the word "amount" for some steno writers. If the nonsensical question, "How long did you live in the amount?" came up on the screen, it may just be a slight fingering error for the captioner or CART provider who meant to stroke, "How long did you live in the apartment?" ............................................................... ............................................................... weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://deafdigest.com updated every Monday ............................................................... ............................................................... I THOUGHT THE DEAF COULD....... not afford video relay services and captioning services and, in some cases, CI operations The deaf person does not pay a cent for video relay services and also for captioning services. In many cases insurance covers CI operations. when a hearing person never meets a deaf person in his life his knowledge of the deaf are often wrong ............................................................... ............................................................... For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com for Special Notes, please go to the bottom of the Gold section ............................................................... ............................................................... 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: http://www.weitzlux.com/failed-cochlear-implants_1937570.html ............................................................... ............................................................... Deaf Cruise Canada and New England 2010 3 Days Pre-cruise Events. 3 Popular Tours! Canada & New England Cruise October 16th to 23rd, 2010 http://www.DeafCruise.com/canada Deaf Cruise Caribbean 2011 3 Days Pre-cruise Events. 3 Popular Tours and Prizes! Caribbean Cruise February 27th to March 6th, 2011 4 Most Popular Port of Calls 2 Days Post Cruise Events. 2 Fun Tours!! For more information http://www.DeafCruise.com/caribbean Deaf Cruise Alaska 2011 2 Options: 7 Days cruise only or 15 Days cruise-tours. 3 Days Pre-cruise Events. 2 Most Adventure Tours! Alaska Deluxe Tours May 2011 2 Days Post Cruise Events. 2 Tours in Canada and 1 in Seattle, WA For more information, http://www.DeafCruise.com/alaska Deaf Cruise Hawaii 2011 3 Days Pre-cruise Events. 5 Popular Tours and Prizes! Hawaii Cruise July 2nd to 9th, 2011. 7 Days of Fun Sailing & Islands! 2 Days Post-cruise Events. 4 More Tours!! More Sightseeing!! Almost 2 weeks non-stop of adventures! For more information, http://www.DeafCruise.com/hawaii Contact Us: VP 866.922.3090 Fax: 480.657.0744 Email: mailto:customercare@deafcruise.com ............................................................... ............................................................... 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 ............................................................... ............................................................... Hot DeafNews boring, but important! Another gene mutation deafness-causing discovery has been reported, this time by researchers at University of Michigan. They are saying the mutation, named DIAPH3, causes some kind of deafness. This finding was recently shared with the National Academy of Sciences. .... The Deaf and the Law: An ugly deaf prisoner denial-of-interpreter lawsuit surfaced recently in Missouri. It went like this - A deaf inmate in Prison A filed a lawsuit saying his rights to an interpreter was denied. The case was filed against Prison A. While the lawsuit was brewing, this deaf inmate, for some reason, was transferred to Prison B. The trial court threw out the case, saying since he was transferred to Prison B, then it was rendered moot. This ruling was appealed. The Court of Appeals reversed the ruling, saying the defendant should be the state Department of Corrections, and not Prison A. This suit is now live. ..... The Captioning Blunder of the Week: he inhurted (inherited) a lot of money ... News of the Week - Looking Back 10 Years Ago: The deaf Cuban baseball team came and went home after playing in the deaf world deaf baseball championships (won by the Americans) in Washington, DC. To raise funds to purchase American consumer goods (VCRs, camcorders, etc) they reportedly sold $3,000 worth of Cuban cigars - for much as $125 per box of 20 cigars each! Despite political differences players from both teams mingled freely as did players from Japan, Venezuela and Canada. (editor's note: the world deaf baseball championship was a one-time event. The late Larry Fleischer had hoped to make this tournament a regular event every two or four years but it was not to be - because of visa hassles, monetary hassles, diplomatic hassles, etc) ..... News of the Week - Looking Back 5 Years Ago: Heather Nicole Jackelen, who is not deaf, was crowned Miss Wyoming 2005 recently. What is the big deal? She gave a sign language performance and her platform was "Awareness of Importance of Education for Our Deaf Youth." How many state pageant winners give deaf-related performances and make a deafness-related issue as a platform? Do not know, but Heather did. ... Deaf Apocalypse of the Week: A newspaper story said that Northern Illinois University (NIU) has a "deaf floor" at one of its dormitories. Deaf floor? Implies that the entire dormitory floor is 100 percent deaf. We are talking about maybe 50-100 deaf students on that floor. Does NIU, at any one time, ever had 50-100 deaf students? DeafDigest does not know. ..... A Lipreading Problem: What did that person say? You walk the dog through busy city sidewalks; people gawk at the dog and ask you questions. Depending on how the question is being lipread, you categorize these questions as: 1. does he bite? 2. can I pet him? 3. what breed is he? 4. what is his name? 5. is he friendly? 6. is he a pit bull? 7. does he fight? 99 percent of questions fall within the above categories. That one percent stumps you! if you have lipreading tales, please share these with mailto:barry@deafdigest.com ...... A Vocational Rehabilitation counselor's great news: you get time off from your VR duties with pay, and even allowed to go home early on certain days of the week due to your religious beliefs. ...... DeafBook of the Week Black and Deaf in America "are we that different" TJ Publishers co-written by Ernest Hairston & Linwood Smith 1983 DeafDigest editor has many deaf-related book in his private home library. Some books are still in print; some books are out of print. Some books are old; some books are recent. Happy reading ! -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- * YOU COULD PLACE YOUR PAID EMPLOYMENT ADS IN THIS SECTION * on a per-subscriber basis, the DeafDigest ad rates are the best in the nation. * For more information, send E-mail to mailto:barry@deafdigest.com -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- closing date - 07/19/2010 Employment vacancy Residential Life Trainer Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf, Wilson, NC to view this vacancy please visit our website at: http://osp.its.state.nc.us/positiondetail.asp?vacancykey=4421-60039244&DHHSNUMBER=&printit=no or http://referer.us/3/9yKAi contact person: mailto:cynthia.johnson@ncmail.net -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Assistant Program Coordinator, Deaf/ASL Education/Vision and Orientation & Mobility Department Monroe #1 BOCES Monroe county (Rochester area), New York LOCATION OF POSITION: Monroe #1 BOCES, Building 9 TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Full-time, 12 month, Probationary STARTING DATE: On or about August 9, 2010 DUTIES: 1. Provide general support to the Deaf/ASL Education/Vision and Orientation & Mobility Department. - Work with other leadership staff in the department to maintain quality support services. - Communicate with school districts with regard to service needs. - Help oversee the substitute process to ensure coverage is provided as effectively as possible. - Represent the department in BOCES-wide initiatives as needed. 2. Provide leadership and share supervision of the entire Deaf/ASL Education/Vision and Orientation & Mobility Department staff at their work sites. - Provide supervision, observations, and evaluation of staff. - Recruit, interview, assign and train new employees. - Assist staff with problem solving. - Provide on-going staff support and staff development. - Help to maintain a substitute pool. - Help to identify areas of need and implement change. 3. Utilize fiscal responsibility in overseeing one or more budget areas. Ensure staff has the necessary materials and resources to successfully provide quality service. 4. Complete paperwork related to BOCES Human Resource policies and procedures. 5. Assist with Extended School Year and Summer School scheduling. 6. Perform related duties as assigned by the Deaf/ASL Education/Vision and Orientation & Mobility Department. QUALIFICATIONS: 1. NYS Certification as a School District Administrator (SDA)/School District Leader (SDL) or School Administration & Supervision (SAS). 2. NYS and/or National Certifications in at least one, preferably two or more of the following: Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Teacher of ASL, Sign Language Interpreting, Teacher of the Visually Impaired, Orientation & Mobility. 3. Fluency in American Sign Language. 4. Experience with Support Services for Deaf/Hard of Hearing and/or Visually Impaired children. 5. Knowledgeable of current trends in assistive technology. 6. Knowledge of data driven program development. 7. Experience with curriculum writing. 8. Outstanding leadership skills. 9. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. 10. Valid New York State Driver's License. Application Procedure: Contact Nancy J Carr at 585-249-7010 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- announcing an opening Residential Counselors - PACES program American School for the Deaf West Hartford, CT 1at, 2nd , 3rd and weekend shifts available The American School for the Deaf encompasses a comprehensive center-based and community-based educational program serving deaf and hard-of-hearing students from preschool through high school, utilizing a total communication philosophy. SCOPE OF DUTIES: The Residential Counselor is responsible for the supervision of adolescents during out-of-school hours and the assumption of other responsibilities as designated by the Dean of Students, PACES Program. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Applicants should possess a High School Diploma, two years of College preferred. Applicants should have prior experience in working with emotionally/behaviorally-disordered children and youth in a residential setting. Knowledge of behavior management techniques is desirable. CPI Certification or a willingness to secure. Public Service License or CDL License or a willingness to secure one or the other. CEASD Dormitory Counselor Certificate or willingness to secure same. Ability to write reports, work as a team member, communicate with parents and other staff. Good to excellent ASL skills. HOW TO APPLY: Send resume and letter of application to: Human Resources, American School for the Deaf 139 North Main Street West Hartford, CT 06107-1269 For more information, visit our website at: http://www.asd-1817.org -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- announcing an opening Teacher - Career Academy and Transition Services American School for the Deaf West Hartford, CT Full Time PrintWorks CLOSING DATE: Until filled. The American School for the Deaf (ASD) is located on a 54 acre campus in West Hartford, Connecticut. The program is a comprehensive center-based and community-based educational program serving deaf and hard-of-hearing students from preschool through high school Under the supervision of the Jr.Sr. High school and CATS principal, instructs students in PrintWorks, to include Academics, Deaf with Special Needs (DSN) PACES students and Adult Vocational Students. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Associates Degree. Prefer Bachelors Degree in Deaf Education, Special Education, or Vocational Area with ability to secure State of CT Voc-Tech Teacher Certification (098 Endorsement). Background or work experience in graphic design and printing preferred. Excellent skills in American Sign Language. Ability to work in a collaborative setting. Ability to work flexible hours when needed. SALARY AND BENEFITS: Compensation range based on school's salary scales. Retirement, group health insurance, and other fringe benefits are available. HOW TO APPLY: Visit our website http://www.asd-1817.org to review the entire job description and download an application. Send all applications and resumes to: Human Resources American School for the Deaf 139 North Main Street West Hartford, CT 06107-1269 FAX (860) 570-1832 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Deaf Adult Services, Inc Buffalo, NY Qualifications: BA/BS in Business/Non-Profit Administration or Human Services or equivalent with a minimum of five years management experience required or Masters Degree in Business/Non Profit Administration with a minimum of three years management experience. Proven experience with fundraising, grant writing, marketing, budget and financial management strongly desired. Thorough knowledge of Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Hearing cultures required as well as Sign Language proficiency. Strong people skills, diplomacy and public speaking abilities are necessary. DAS encourages qualified applicants with Deaf culture and ASL experience to apply. Buffalo, NY/Western NY offers a vibrant Deaf community with affordable living, access to arts and culture, sporting venues, lakefront activities and continuing education opportunities. Salary: $45-60K DOE/E and excellent benefits package. Relocation funds may be available dependent on candidate selection. Deaf Adult Services, Inc. of Buffalo, NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Application, ASL v-log and full job description can be downloaded at http://www.wnydas.org Please send cover letter and resume with completed application to: Deaf Adult Services, Inc. Attn: Executive Director Search Committee, 2495 Main St. Suite 446, Buffalo, NY 14214 or e-mail to mailto:EDSEARCH@wnydas.org by Monday, August 16, 2010 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Job openings sComm Kansas City, Missouri ~~ JOB OPENINGS AT SCOMM, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI ~~ sComm, a growing company who develops, manufactures and distributes UbiDuo, the face-to-face communicator, has the following job opportunities: (1) Sales Representative We are seeking an outgoing and energetic candidate with sales experience and proven track record and an understanding of the sales process. The candidate should be familiar and current on availability of technology products and services in the deaf/hard of hearing/assistive technology markets. (2) Product Managers We are seeking candidates with administrative, marketing and management experiences, proven track record in managing projects, sales and distribution of services or products, customer support, troubleshooting and fulfillment, delegating, coordinating, and supervising a team of deaf and hearing members. More details on both job opportunities is available at www.scomm.com/content/job_openings Please submit resume, cover letter and references to: sComm 6238 Hadley Street Raytown, Missouri 64311 Email: mailto:jobs@scomm.com http://www.scomm.com -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (revised deadline) 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (updated July 18th) - EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT GLAD !! - - Outreach Coordinator - Bakersfield, CA - HIV Educator - Los Angeles, CA - Case Manager - 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
DeafDigest – 11 July 2010
DeafDigest Gold - July 11, 2010 Gold edition Barry Strassler, Editor http://deafdigest.com - updated every Monday America's Unique Deaf Stories; free subscription serving the Deaf Community since 1996; 14th year (to unsubscribe, please click on unsubscribe link at bottom or go to http://deafdigest.com/ and click on subscribe and follow instructions ) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Last week's ASL Videos: http://deafdigest.com/videos/familytree/ http://deafdigest.com/videos/deafculture/ This week's ASL Videos: http://deafdigest.com/videos/fingerpointing/ http://deafdigest.com/videos/jobinterview/ (please click on the arrow to start the video) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Deaf Cartoon (Fogey) of the week: http://deafdigest.com/category/comics/ (this link has been slightly revised); do not use the older link) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- The HTC EVO[tm] 4G is Here-10x faster than 3G*! 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This is the Gold section. ...... weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://deafdigest.com (updated every Monday) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Hot Deaf News during the week: - Hot Newspaper stories during the week: Deaf street vendors in Zimbabwe http://deafdigest.com/phillipchidavaenzi/ A deaf black belt holder in TaeKwonDo http://deafdigest.com/michaelglover/ - Very Hot News Kelli Shean, a deaf golfer from South Africa and a member of the University of Arkansas golf team, was one of the first round leaders at the US Women's Open. This being her second pro tournament, while still retaining her amateur status, she dropped out of contention at end of second round. Still, she may possibly be the world's best deaf female golfer. NAD Conference hot news - future interns with the NAD headquarters will be funded by the Nancy J Bloch Scholarship program. - new board members are Margie English, Richard McCowin, Chris Patterson and Julie Rems Smario. - officers are Bobbie Beth Scoggins, president & Christopher Wagner, vice president & Sheri Farinha, secretary and Michael Michner, treasurer - next Conference is taking place at Louisville, KY in 2012 - last, but NOT the least is the selection of new CEO in Howard A. Rosenblum. He replaces departing CEO Nancy J. Bloch. In a way, it was not a surprise, because the buzz during the conference week was that he made such a great impression on everyone and that he should be it as the next CEO. A recent article, which sort of contains a bio, on him is at: http://deafdigest.com/howardarosenblum/ Some pictures of him on: http://www.purple.us/Pages/dreambigger_tb_detail.php?id=1 - A comment from a fellow deaf attorney: YAY!!!!!!!!!!!! This is wonderful news for the greater deaf community!! Howard is one of the most respected--if not the most respected --lawyers among deaf lawyers. All deaf lawyers like him--the mainstreamed deaf lawyers at large law firms and the lawyers who practice 'Deaf Law' for Deaf clients. He is also greatly respected and admired by the greater disability community in general. He's an excellent choice for NAD - A comment from an administrator of an agency serving the deaf: He will be a wonderful CEO with his knowledge of law and his ability to meet with legislators on his own terms. NAD did well to pick him - Thursday July 8th James N. Freehof passed away. When Model Secondary School for the Deaf, a "new kid on the Gallaudet block" surfaced during the seventies, it was housed in temporary quarters on the rear of the campus. It needed a permanent housing which would maintain its own identity as compared to the other Kendall Green buildings. This was a challenge for any architect, and Freehof rose to the occasion with his distinctive MSSD designs. He, however, was not deaf. - Friday July 9th British deaf performer Genevieve Barr and her movie "The Silence" so impressed the BBC producers that they honored her - with a prime time slot, that will be aired next week. - Saturday July 10th The Science Nation, an online publication of the National Science Foundation, is featuring a research on Native American sign language. Involved with the research was Melanie McKay-Cody, a deaf faculty member with the William Woods University in Missouri. (please go back to the Blue edition for the Sunday-Wednesday Hot Deaf News) .... Deaf Miscellaneous stuff: To All Lexington Staff & Stakeholders: The Board of Trustees of Lexington School/Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Manual Mosquera as CEO of the Lexington School/Center. Mr. Mosquera is scheduled to begin work at Lexington on July 12th. Mr. Mosquera has had extensive financial and management experience in the entertainment, banking, and health care fields. He recently served as the Director of Operations for Nassau County Health & Human Services Department. He received his BBA in Accounting from Pace University in New York City. We are certain that Mr. Mosquera will bring his experience and expertise to Lexington and guide us through these challenging times. We are confident that our Lexington Community will welcome him and give him your full support. Mr. Mosquera will quickly appreciate Lexington's rich tradition and enriching learning environment. He will find how fortunate he is to be working with a group of highly dedicated and hard working administrators, teachers, staff and stakeholders of the Lexington community. Moreover, Gina Carroll will continue to assume the role of Superintendent in addition to her new role as Principal where she will oversee all educational programs at Lexington School. We cannot adequately express our true appreciation for her leadership as the CEO/Superintendent in the past six years as she stepped up to the plate and managed to navigate us through the ups and downs. We wish her much success in her new role. Greg Hlibok President Lexington School/Center Board of Trustees ..... Coming soon! The largest web survey of deaf and hard of hearing people in U.S. history!!!! The global economy is changing before our eyes. Manufacturing is giving way to a service industry. Help make sure Deaf and Hard of Hearing people are not left behind in the 21st century labor market. For too long have policy makers relied on vague information about Deaf and Hard of Hearing people. Let them hear directly from you about your experience in the workforce so that policies can assure competitive employment for our youth. The "National Deaf Employment and Technology survey" will identify trends in employment, the skills, and technology necessary to compete in the 21st Century workforce. For 15- 20 minutes of your time, you can help shape the future of education, vocational, and social services to deaf and hard of hearing people in the U.S. Data from this study will be made available to all who are interested! Look for the Deaf Employment and Technology survey Coming soon! .............................................................. For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com .............................................................. .............................................................. weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://deafdigest.com updated every Monday .............................................................. .............................................................. 20% OFF GENTEX SMOKE DETECTORS AT WCI! Super Summer Savings at WCI! Safeguard your home with a Gentex Smoke Detector and save 20% off the price in July. Choose from either hardwired or portable units. Each one offers a reliable, early warning to the presence of smoke. Call us at 1-800-233-9130 (V/TTY) or visit us at http://www.weitbrecht.com/onsale.php?utm_source=dd for details on this special and all our other products. For a copy of our catalog, email your request to: mailto:sales@weitbrecht.com We're on Facebook! Become a fan and get a free gift! 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The easiest way to connect to family, friends, and business: LifeLinks - No Wait VRS Just instruct your hearing caller to say the name of his/her language in English and to have their IP address available. Visit us online at http://www.lifelinks.net Fast, Reliable, Personal ................................................................ ................................................................ RUDE OR NOT RUDE Is it rude to point at someone? In Hearing Culture, it is rude. In Deaf Culture, it is ok. Which is better - Deaf Culture or Hearing Culture? No culture is better than other; we must accept different cultures - for ASL News version, please click on the arrow at: http://deafdigest.com/videos/fingerpointing/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) ................................................................ IRS/DEAF Leadership Development Conference 2010 Announcement Released: 6/19/2010 The IRS/Deaf is pleased to announce its 2010 Annual Conference which will be held in Salt Lake City, Utah. The theme of the conference is "2010 and Beyond: Empowerment in the Next Decade." This Conference is open to all Federal Employees, State Government Employees, and interested persons that are interested in honing their leadership skills and network with their peers on best practices. We anticipate this distinct event will be bigger and better than ever. The Conference Planning Committee are coordinating a series of plenary keynote presentations, a job fair and exhibitions for a three-day conference August 9-13, 2010 at Robert G. Sanderson Community Center for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing (a.k.a. the Deaf Center) at Taylorsville, UT near the Little America Hotel in Salt Lake City, Utah. A copy of the conference announcement flyer is provided online. Please visit http://www.IRSDEAF.org/2010LDC for online registration and latest updates. Please mark your calendar and prepare travel authorization request form for your manager ASAP. Register online if you want to be kept informed of the upcoming conference announcements. Please go to http://www.irsdeaf.org/2010ldc/registration/ For more information about the conference registration, contact mailto:Registrar@IRSDeaf.org For more information on workshop presentation, sponsorship, advertisement and exhibition opportunities, please visit http://www.IRSDeaf.org and/or contact: mailto:Conference2010@IRSDeaf.org ...... IRS JOB Fair Released: 6/19/2010 IRS is partnering with IRS Deaf Empowerment and Advocacy Forum to host a career fair at the Robert G. Sanderson Community Center of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in Taylorsville, Utah. The purpose of the event is to assist and interview individuals who are Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, and Deaf-Blind who qualify for federal employment under the Schedule A hiring authority. The fair takes place on August 11, 2010 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. For more information regarding the career fair, please visit http://www.irsdeaf.org/2010ldc/jobfair/ Applicants attending the event will have the chance to speak with recruiters from several state and federal government agencies. To guarantee an interview slot, applicants must provide their resume and Schedule A package by close of business Friday July 16. For more information and an explanation of the Schedule A package, see page 2 of this release. Applicants who submit their resume packages after July 16 will not be guaranteed an interview at the event, However, agencies will be available to share information regarding career opportunities within their business operating division with everyone who attends the career fair. Interested applicants should forward their resumes and Schedule A package to HCO.recruiter4disability@irs.gov by 5 p.m. on July 16 in order to be considered for an interview by the hiring official. In the subject line, please make sure you type: "August 11, Salt Lake City Utah Career fair." Failure to do so may result in your package being overlooked. Notification of interview will be e-mailed to applicants the week of August 2. Anyone who does not receive an e-mail message by Wednesday, August 4 confirming a scheduled interview time has not been scheduled for an interview. Those applicants may still attend the Career Fair to speak with hiring officials in various operating divisions. Please note: applicants with late resume submission will not be scheduled for an interview; however hiring officials will be available and reserve the right to conduct an interview on the spot. For questions regarding the event, please contact: mailto:irsjobs@irsdeaf.org or visit the IRS-DEAF website at: http://www.irsdeaf.org/ ................................................................ BE CAREFUL WITH A JOB INTERVIEW AT A SCHOOL Economy is bad; it is harder to find jobs. But if you try hard you will find a job. The job interview is very important. You must be careful of what you say during the interview. This is a true story. A deaf man was being interviewed for a job at a residential school for the deaf. During the interview, the deaf man told the principal that he was thrilled about the possible job. The principal asked why. The young man said: my favorite college football team is in this state Of course, he did not get the job! - for ASL News version, please click on the arrow at: http://deafdigest.com/videos/jobinterview/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) TO BE DEAF IN TANZANIA There was a posting on a web site, which said there were some deaf people in Tanzania that did not know what a radio is all about! One of them took a radio with him. Not knowing what the radio was supposed to do, he did not turn off the sound volume. The loud volume of the radio upset many people in the small town where the deaf man lived. He paid the consequences for taking the radio without permission. ALWAYS A WINNER? There was a story on Joan Ginther, not deaf and from Texas. She has won the lottery jackpots four times, each time into millions of dollars. Luck? Sure. DeafDigest remembers one deaf woman, sometime during the eighties, that was always winning these jackpots at deaf club gambling events at a deaf social club for the deaf. While these winnings would range between $100 and $500, she was always winning them all. Luck? Sure. WHY DO PEOPLE ATTEND CONVENTIONS? This is the Convention Season - NAD, AgBell, HLAA and others. Now, why do these people attend conventions? Three possible reasons: 1. to make new friends or to renew old acquaintanceships or 2. to get involved with political issues brewing at the convention or 3. to attend the exhibit hall to see what new products are out there for us A SURPRISE COMMENT Last night DeafDigest editor and his wife was dining at one of these Washington, DC eateries. Seated at the next table were two deaf men, both of whom were not previously acquainted with the editor. A chat ensued between both tables. It was learned that one of the men was a Gallaudet graduate, but he enrolled as a much older student, much older than the average freshman. He did not enroll at Gallaudet while young for one reason - he never heard of Gallaudet before. He even also never heard of NTID, either. What was surprising was that he graduated from an oral school in a fairly urban state, and moved on - to jobs in several parts of USA. In each city he made it a point to get involved with the deaf community - deaf clubs, deaf bowling leagues, deaf churches, deaf picnics, etc. And not just once was Gallaudet mentioned in these deaf circles. It was not until few years ago, while mingling with the deaf in Orlando, Florida that he learned of the existence of Gallaudet. Excited and curious, he did his research and immediately enrolled at Gallaudet. And it was not until his years at Gallaudet that he also learned of NTID! This is surprising. A BIG CHALLENGE IN SMALL TOWNS Not every small town has a deaf club or a deaf service agency or a deaf church or a deaf bowling league or anything that is deaf-related. These same small towns do have their own Deaf Community, but it is sort of hidden from public view. The hidden Deaf Community makes it a challenge for new deaf residents that move to residences in the town. The newcomer may learn offhand that the town has 20 deaf people - but where are they? This is the big challenge. OUR ORGANIZATIONS SERVING THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING We have many, many organizations, international, national and local that serve deaf and hard of hearing people. One such organization is: Association of College Educators of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing For the organization goals and objectives and its web site, click on: http://acedhh.org/ (to convert to page) AN EXCUSE FOR NOT WEARING A HEARING AID I look weird wearing a hearing aid .............................................................. .............................................................. For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com for Special Notes, please go to the bottom of this section .............................................................. .............................................................. WHAT IS THAT SUPPOSED TO MEAN? In the 18th century, a new school for the deaf was founded in London, England. It was named: The Asylum for the Support and Education of the Deaf and Dumb Children of the Poor If that school continued nowadays, still retaining its original name, it would be referred to as ASEDDCP .............................................................. .............................................................. 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: http://www.weitzlux.com/failed-cochlear-implants_1937570.html .............................................................. .............................................................. Interpreters, ITP and ASL Students and Teachers Will Not Find a Conference Offering All of This! June 23-26, 2011 1. Scheduled every year to the year 2020 ... see http://www.drsign.com/future.html 2. Over 120 hours of seminars ... see http://www.drsign.com/2010%20topics.html 3. Registration beginning at $129 ... see www.DrSign.com 4. Free parking and free in-room internet ... some hotels charge $36 per day for parking 5. Food court with complete meals for less than $6 ... you can't even get a hot dog for this at other hotels! 6. No oily beaches! Convenient Orlando, Florida location ... direct access from I-4 and close to airport 7. World class presenters such as Peter Cook, Crom Saunders, Shannon Simon, Keith Wann, Maureen Longo Tuccelli, Jon Barr, Bill Ross, Francisco Olivera, Faith Powell and over a dozen other highly recommended presenters. See ASLImprov.com for a separate event at the silent weekend. 8. Classes for all of your family members INCLUDING fledging (starting at only $89 per person); beginners, intermediate and advanced signers with language-focus and interpreting-focus CEU classes for advanced ASL students and interpreters. 9. 20+ exhibitors ... With many classes having breaks every hour, there is an exciting and dynamic all-day flow of participants in the exhibit area 10. Free RID CEUs for registered participants 11. Classy refreshment breaks including a decadent chocolate fountain! 12. Many other conferences have been canceled or may be canceled due to the economy. We are here through the year 2020 to give you peace of mind in planning your professional training! We also have DVDs and ASL art ... see www.DrSign.com If you love motorcycling and want to help deaf babies, we have the World's Longest Group Motorcycle Benefit Run, this being our 9th year, starting July 17, 2010 from Florida to Alaska. This is scheduled every year! See www.AlaskaBikeRun.com With enthusiasm from Mike Tuccelli AKA DrSign or DrASL -- two-time Teacher of the Year at the University of Florida .............................................................. .............................................................. Hot DeafNews boring, but important! is noise worse now than in the past? the Deafness Research UK is saying that young people are at risk of becoming deaf as opposed to young people a generation ago not quite sure if it is a valid statement? .... Deaf Picture of the Week: Kelli Shean deaf golfer at University of Arkansas, who was among early round leaders at US Women's Open http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10190/1071561-87.stm ..... Deaf Question of the Week: Q: Are deaf people allowed to get drivers licenses? If so, are there any additional restrictions or classes? A: The answer comes from State Department of Licensing spokesman Tony Sermonti: The quick answer is yes, folks that are deaf or hearing impaired can get a driver license. There are no special requirements or classes that they're required to take. Extra time is set aside for the driving test, so examiners can use flash cards or other methods of communicating. Depending on the attention the applicant gives during the drive test, we may impose a restriction on their driver license requiring outside mirrors on both sides of the vehicle and a rear view mirror to ensure they can see emergency vehicles approaching from behind. In terms of a commercial driver license, individuals who are deaf do not meet federal medical standards. If a deaf individual is interested in obtaining a commercial driver license, they would need to apply for a waiver through our agency. We are not aware of anyone who has applied for a waiver during the last five years. send your questions to mailto:barry@deafdigest.com the most interesting questions may be answered in future DeafDigest editions. Thank you. ..... Wish List of the Week: in today's lousy economy, more and more deaf individuals would become entrepreneurs and go into business for themselves and become successful ..... DeafHistory - Looking Back: Year 1961 - Sen. Robert Byrd, as a young man, becomes a member of the Gallaudet's Board of Directors. He would stay for five years before focusing his efforts for the betterment of his West Virginia constituents. His major Gallaudet success was to convince the DC government to install a traffic light at the main entrance. ..... Deaf and the Money: Rick Macomber's updated professional racing stats (money earned so far and in the past seasons) http://deafdigest.com/rickmacomberracingstats/ ..... DeafNumbers of the Week: Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf has 15,268 members. The breakdown is as follows: Associate - 3,764 Certified - 9,006 Certified Emeritus - 7 Certified Inactive - 39 Certified Retired - 49 Student - 1,663 Supporting - 232 Trial - 64 it adds up to 14,824 DeafDigest is not sure why there is a discrepancy of 444 ? (figures were provided by RID) ..... DeafResources Lowell Myers, as a young attorney, took on the Dummy Lang case http://deafdigest.com/lowell-myers/ for a listing of deaf reference & library resources, http://deafdigest.com/deafresources/ (examples are listing of elected deaf officials, listing of deaf Nobel Prize winners, etc; list will be added on a gradual basis - so do check this site from time to time) ..... Selected top deaf sports stories from DeafDigest Sports top deaf sports newspaper stories: a deaf golfer in contention at U.S. Women's Open http://deafdigest.com/roncook/ a write up on Britny Latham at U-21 women's basketball tournament http://deafdigest.com/richardroberts/ DeafDigest Sports is also distributed by DeafDigest To subscribe, e-mail mailto:barry@deafdigest.com last edition of DeafDigest Sports: http://deafdigest.com/deafdigestsports070910/ for list of elite deaf athletes: http://deafdigest.com/elitedeafathletes/ for list of mainstreamed deaf athletes: http://deafdigest.com/mainstream/ for list of deaf collegiate athletes: http://deafdigest.com/deafcollegiateathletes/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- * YOU COULD PLACE YOUR PAID EMPLOYMENT ADS IN THIS SECTION * on a per-subscriber basis, the DeafDigest ad rates are the best in the nation. * For more information, send E-mail to mailto:barry@deafdigest.com -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position announcement Case Management Specialist Deaf and Hard of Hearing Advocacy Resource Center position based in Las Vegas, NV ORGANIZATION: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Advocacy Resource Center (DHHARC) is a statewide advocacy, resource, telecommunications distribution, and direct service center offering advocacy, referral and community education services throughout Nevada. DHHARC has two offices in Reno/Sparks and Las Vegas. GENERAL INFORMATION: Type of appointment: Full-Time Location: Position available in Las Vegas Posting date: July 6, 2010 Closing date: July 20, 2010 GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Individual will conduct advocacy activities that will ensure a higher quality of life for its clients and promote equitable access to health/medical, education, social, employment and legal services. Individual will also provide communication assistance/translation services as well as ensure that appropriate information pertaining to clients. needs is accurately met. Individual will provide accurate identification/assessment of clients. telecommunication needs and will conduct appropriate equipment distribution tailored to the needs of the client. Will provide expertise in the field as needed. Will coordinate training/mentoring activities for general public and the client DHHARC serves. Conducts developmental and implement program activities for DHHARC. Participate in technology/equipment distribution responsibilities of the Center. Willingness to conduct outreach/education responsibilities as assigned. Willingness to travel is essential as well as work evening and weekend hours when needed. Ability to work independently as well as a team is essential. SALARY: $36,244 - $37,694 DOE, plus customary benefits. WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: - Knowledge of advocacy techniques - Knowledge of Civil Rights Laws - Maintain effective record keeping practices - Two years experience working with deaf and hard of hearing populations in a social service sector setting - Knowledgeable about diversity and needs within the Deaf and HOH populations - Knowledge of all telecommunication equipments, Relay systems and services - Familiar with evaluation and assessment methodologies - Familiar with (or willing to learn) Case-management practices. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: - Bachelor's of Arts Degree preferred, but will accept Associate of Arts Degree with 3 years of experience working with Deaf and HOH populations - Fluency in ASL TO APPLY: All applicants must submit a resume and an application form to DHHARC at: DHHARC 999 Pyramid Way, Sparks, NV 89431. APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 PM ON OR BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE (July 20, 2010) DHHARC selects applicants for employment based on job related knowledge, skills and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or political affiliation. For further information contact Executive Director Edina Jambor at mailto:edina.jambor@dhharc.org or 775-355-8994 V/TTY or 775-355-8996 FAX or 775-434-0290 VP -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Job openings Jean Massieu Academy, a charter deaf school Arlington, Texas All applicants for teaching positions are required to have a valid Texas Teaching Certificate with preferences given to those with Special Education, ASL & ESL endorsements. Teacher start date is August 16th, 2010. Jean Massieu Academy is a charter school for the Deaf students and their hearing siblings. - High School Math - High School English Language Arts - Grades 2 & 3 Combo - High School Computers/ASL Teacher - ASL Interpreter Applicants may send their resume, copy of certification and references to: Attn: Lissa Lloyd Jean Massieu Academy 823 N. Center Street Arlington, Texas 76011 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- inviting applications Manager, NTID Facilities Services National Technical Institute for the Deaf Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) invites applications for the position of Manager, Facilities Services of the National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID). The Manager of NTID's Facilities Services will report to and assist the Assistant VP for College Operations with all matters related to the management of NTID facilities, including: maintenance; construction; renovation; space assignment and tracking; safety; and capital asset management for all RIT spaces assigned to the college of NTID (approximately 300,000 square feet of space, $12,000,000 of program related capital equipment resources, and all building infrastructure components). This position administers annual expenditures of $1.5 million dollars, plus significant and frequent special federal appropriations and gifts to the institute for new construction, maintenance and renovation of facilities. This position directly supervises two full-time staff employees, and other frequent temporary positions. These three individuals play a key critical role in supporting the direct needs of all faculty, staff and students of NTID. It is an extremely busy position, generating several hundred work requests to the RIT facilities management, campus safety, and capital asset management offices on an annual basis. The consequences of this manager's performance will have serious and immediate impact upon NTID's ability to function effectively. NTID, one of the eight colleges comprising RIT, is the world's first and largest technological college serving deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. RIT is a nationally respected leader in professional and career-oriented education. It has grown to be the 12th largest private university in the United States, with branch campuses around the world. At the main campus in Rochester, New York, approximately 1200 deaf and hard-of-hearing students supported through NTID live and learn along with more than 14,000 hearing students. For more information about RIT/NTID, visit http://www.rit.edu/ntid RIT/NTID is a unique educational community made up of culturally diverse students, faculty, and staff, with varied language and communication abilities and preferences. The person filling this position must already posses or be committed to learning sign language skills, as well as already possess or be willing to develop an understanding and appreciation of deaf culture and deaf community. For a more detailed listing of job requirements and to apply for this position, please complete an online application at: http://careers.rit.edu - Search for IRC#39274. To ensure full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply by August 1, 2010. The Rochester Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of protected classes and individuals with the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the university's continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences are encouraged to send an application. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Teacher of the Deaf Vermont Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing position based in Swanton, Vermont Time Base: part time Responsibilities: - Teach all levels /content areas of elementary education - Prepare lesson plans/curricula to meet IEP goals and objectives - Promote social, cognitive, emotional and physical growth in students. Requirements: - Degree in Deaf Education, MA Preferred - American Sign Language fluency & English preferred - Vermont Teaching license in Special Education Please send letter of interest and resume to Kelly Therieau mailto:ktherieau@vcdhh.org or: Kelly Therieau Vermont Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing 209 Austine Dr Brattleboro, VT 05301 Fax # 802-258-9574 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position announcement Executive Director Abused Deaf Women's Advocacy Services (ADWAS) Seattle, WA Calling for dynamic and visionary leadership at Abused Deaf Women's Advocacy Services (ADWAS), Seattle, WA The Executive Director position announcement is now posted on the ADWAS website: http://www.adwas.org/about/jobs.html Deadline: July 30, 2010 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- job announcement Assistant Director for Instruction Georgia School for the Deaf Cave Spring, GA for position description and application procedures, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/assistantdirectorforinstruction/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- job announcement Graduation Coach Georgia School for the Deaf Cave Spring, GA for position description and application procedures, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/graduationcoach/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- job announcement Literary Content Specialist Georgia School for the Deaf Cave Spring, GA for position description and application procedures, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/literarycontentspecialist/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- job announcement Teacher (High School English/Language Arts) Georgia School for the Deaf Cave Spring, GA for position description and application procedures, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/english/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- job announcement Teacher (High School Math) Georgia School for the Deaf Cave Spring, GA for position description and application procedures, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/hsmath -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- job announcement Substitute Teacher (Part-Time/Hourly) Georgia School for the Deaf Cave Spring, GA for position description and application procedures, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/subteach -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (updated July 11th) - EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT GLAD !! - - 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
DeafDigest – 11 July 2010
DeafDigest Blue - July 11, 2010 Blue Edition Barry Strassler, Editor http://www.deafdigest.com - updated every Monday America's Unique Deaf Stories; free subscription serving the Deaf Community since 1996; 14th year (to unsubscribe, please click on unsubscribe link at bottom or go to http://deafdigest.com/ and click on subscribe and follow instructions ) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Last week's ASL Videos: http://deafdigest.com/videos/ttymachines/ http://deafdigest.com/videos/irishdeafness/ This week's ASL Videos: http://deafdigest.com/videos/mediation/ http://deafdigest.com/videos/ex-oralist/ (please click on the arrow to start the video) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Baby Monitors on Sale at 15% off Be alerted to your baby's cry with a baby monitor from Harris Communications. All baby monitors are now on sale for 15% off! Find monitors that notify you by sound, vibration or light from Graco(r), Clarity(r), Sonic Alert and others. 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Some of the firm's clients have suffered multiple implant surgeries due to a defective implant being surgically removed and replaced with a second defective implant that later failed. If you or your child has been implanted with a defective cochlear implant, we encourage you to contact Weitz & Luxenberg - we have a Deaf attorney and VP available. To find out more, please click on: http://www.weitzlux.com/failed-cochlear-implants_1937570.html and follow instructions on the screen. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- The DeafDigest is divided into Blue and Gold sections, both ranked equal in contents, features and ads. This is the Blue section. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- - Hot Newspaper stories during the week: Win-win deaf hiring for a New York company http://deafdigest.com/darraghworland/ a story of a deaf fortune teller of years way back http://deafdigest.com/silviapettem/ - NAD Conference hot news * From an observer: >From what I see, the conference appeared to be well organized. The hotel was prepared with signage everywhere and patrons were comfortable. What hit me at this conference is the number of young people participating, which is unheard of at previous conferences. Looks like NAD has attracted a new generation * Gallaudet won the College Bowl by a whisker over NTID, helped by a double-points gamble. It was to be Gallaudet's fourth consecutive win. * The hotel charges $13.00 per day for internet use, forcing the conventioneers to go to Starbucks, which does not charge a penny. * All three CEO candidates met with the convention crowd and all three made good impressions. * Rachel Mazique is the Miss Deaf America winner; she is from Illinois * from another observer: Most of my business at NAD was on advocacy and state commissions for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. * from another observer: This conference did not have a daily newspaper like past NAD conferences did * from another observer: Estimated attendance was announced at 1800 but that was on Thursday. Did more come on Friday and today, I don't know? * Deaf Lawyers' Convention at NAD Conference? Possibly pretty much like it - deaf attorneys Bob Mather, Claudia Gordon, Jeff Rosen, Howard Rosenblum, Josh Mendelsohn, Michael Stein, Sheila Mentkowski and Suzy Rosen Singleton were part of a panel at one of these sessions - discussions on civil rights somehow steered towards our captioning rights * As this edition is being distributed, announcement of the new NAD CEO has not yet been made. - Very Hot News The world's most famous inventor, Thomas A. Edison, a deaf man, may be honored with a statue at the National Statuary Hall Collection in Washington, DC. It is up to the National Statuary Collection Study Committee which may or may not accept the vote from residents of Ohio. And then there is always the matter of fund raising to have the actual statue erected on the grounds. Another deaf man was considered, but did not make the final cut - baseball's Dummy Hoy - Sunday July 4th Fed up, the FCC has issued another angry warning at the media companies who continue to drag their feet with respect to full captioning of emergency announcements. This is not the first time and it is not going to be the last time. - Monday July 5th A couple that became deaf after being exposed to the loud rock music at a 2003 Boston performance will be awarded just $40,000. The amount was what the Appeals Court have awarded. The couple's argument was that they were seated closer to the stage by the event ushers, against their wishes. It held a little sway with the Appeals court. - Tuesday July 6th A concern has been raised among interpreters regarding the NAD-RID National Interpreter Certification (NIC exam. They are saying it is uncharted waters for them and they do not know how to go about it. - Wednesday July 7th Yet another hospital has been hauled to the court for not providing a deaf couple with an interpreter during child birth. The offending hospital is the Inova Fairfax Hospital in Virginia. The baby, after birth, needed a life-saving operation. Without a full interpreting service, and with inadequate handwritten notes, the couple was not made fully aware of what was going on. The hospital is denying they were not in compliance with the ADA regulations. (Thursday-Saturday Hot Deaf News will be in the Gold edition) ..... Deaf Miscellaneous stuff: Is it possible to revise a policy that was enacted way back in 1880, the infamous Milan Convention that declared sign language a no-no in classrooms for the deaf? This is that the NAD is trying to do, in a letter sent to the 21st International Congress on the Education of the Deaf, asking that sign language be officially recognized. Will the ICED people honor our request? Very much doubt it, but they know that the right to sign or not to sign belongs to the deaf people, and not with these ICED educators! ............................................................... ............................................................... For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com ..... weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://deafdigest.com (updated every Monday) ............................................................... ............................................................... 20% OFF GENTEX SMOKE DETECTORS AT WCI! Super Summer Savings at WCI! Safeguard your home with a Gentex Smoke Detector and save 20% off the price in July. Choose from either hardwired or portable units. Each one offers a reliable, early warning to the presence of smoke. 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The easiest way to connect to family, friends, and business: LifeLinks - No Wait VRS Just instruct your hearing caller to say the name of his/her language in English and to have their IP address available. Visit us online at http://www.lifelinks.net Fast, Reliable, Personal ............................................................... ............................................................... DISAGREEMENT WITH A SCHOOL DISTRICT Many parents of deaf children have disagreements with the school district. An example would be that the parents want to send the deaf child to a residential school but the district wants the deaf child to go to a mainstreamed program. If you live in Virginia, you may be lucky. The state Department of Education has mediation services. The parent and the district can go to mediation and hopefully solve this disagreement issue. Does your home state have it? 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APPLICATIONS for apartments at Fremont Oak Gardens are available Monday-Friday between the hours of 9:00am-5:00pm at: Fremont Oak Gardens 2681 Driscoll Rd Fremont, CA 94539 VP 1866 774 7140 Satellite Housing 1521 University Ave Berkeley, CA 94703 Or download at: http://satellitehousing.org/pages/Building%20Applications/fogapplication.pdf For more information, please call: 510.490.4013 ............................................................... WHAT IS AN EX-ORALIST? is it a person that graduated from oral school but finally learned ASL at Gallaudet or NTID? or is it a person that always hid his signs at the oral school that he graduated from? You decide! - for ASL News version, please click on the arrow at: http://deafdigest.com/videos/ex-oralist/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) ............................................................... Workshops for Deaf Professionals Offered in ASL Rochester, New York It is not too late to register for any of the remaining workshops... REGISTER TODAY! http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/registration.html Featured Summer Workshops: - PC Introduction to Network+TM Certification -- July 26-30, 2010 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/NetworkPlus.html This workshop will help you prepare for the "Network+. Certification" test that is offered by CompTIA. This is a test that you can study for and take on your own after this workshop. You will be given a supplemental book and a testing engine that you can use after the workshop to prepare to obtain this vendor-independent networking certificate. 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 below, download a Workshop Registration Form by visiting www.rit.edu/diit or call 585-475-7545 (Voice or TTY). Discounts Still Apply: 10% Off -- Single Registration 20% Off -- Register with a Friend or Co-worker 30% Off -- Register with TWO Friends or Co-workers For more information, visit the DiiT Web site at www.rit.edu/diit or contact the project director, Donna Lange at mailto:dalndp@rit.edu or 585-475-5620 (Voice or TTY). ............................................................... GALLAUDET ALMOST FOUGHT IN WORLD WAR I There was a posting on one of these web sites which said that Gallaudet almost fought in World War I, but didn't. Gallaudet was the name of a aircraft fighter. The actual name was Gallaudet DB-1, and several prototypes of that model was tested. 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Here is one negative comment: I am a deaf person trapped in a hearing person's body It is sad to hear of such an attitude. WHAT WE DO NOT KNOW WOULD NOT HURT US We have heard of this phrase - that what we do not know would not hurt us. Well, because of bad economy, many stores are cutting down on costs in order to stay alive. In the example of the Dollar Tree chain, music in all of its stores have been stopped. Hearing customers may be made immediately aware of no music, but we, the deaf, continue to shop, fully unaware of this fact! Stores save money by not paying fees to the music licensing companies (Muzak, Trusonic or Sirius) to play their music. WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE? being asked by a hearing person: is the deaf person capable of working at a job? if you have these "hate" or "horror" stories, please mailto:barry@deafdigest.com THE WORLD CUP AND THE SOUTH AFRICAN DEAF COMMUNITY The World Cup is nearing the end, and DeafDigest cannot help but wonder about the deaf in South Africa. Is there such a thing as a South African Deaf Community? The reason for asking is the recent newspaper comment which said: The Deaf community is one of the most marginalized groups in South Africa To be marginalized means for the deaf to be isolated from the regular South African society or even to be isolated from other small deaf groups. DeafDigest editor remembers bumping into a group of South African athletes during one Deaflympics. They did not sign and would not understand these simple body language gestures! This is sad. COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR - continuing series People often comment to me that there are no letters designated on the steno keyboard. They wonder how we know what the keys are. In fact, some people think the steno keyboard looks more like a piano keyboard than a traditional computer keyboard. When students are learning steno theory, they must memorize where the keys are. Then they must memorize what combinations of letters to use to make other letters. For example, to write the sound of an initial "N" as in the word "nap," the steno student must learn that N is written using the index, middle, and ring finger of the left hand on the top bank of steno keys. It just so happens that the keys associated with that stroke are T, P, and H. When a steno writer sees "TPH," they will begin to see the letter "N." Since all initial consonants are written with the left hand, all consonant sounds at the beginning of words must be written using different combinations of the letters STKPWHR. These seven letters must be used together in different ways to make all the consonant sounds that we use to start words in English. Having the letters printed on the tops of those keys really would not help a steno writer remember all the different ways these letters are mixed together to make other letters. ............................................................... ............................................................... weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://deafdigest.com updated every Monday ............................................................... ............................................................... I THOUGHT THE DEAF COULD....... read Braille Braille is for some blind people, as well as for the Deaf-Blind when a hearing person never meets a deaf person in his life his knowledge of the deaf are often wrong ............................................................... ............................................................... For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com for Special Notes, please go to the bottom of the Gold section ............................................................... ............................................................... 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: http://www.weitzlux.com/failed-cochlear-implants_1937570.html ............................................................... ............................................................... Deaf Cruise Canada and New England 2010 3 Days Pre-cruise Events. 3 Popular Tours! Canada & New England Cruise October 16th to 23rd, 2010 http://www.DeafCruise.com/canada Deaf Cruise Caribbean 2011 3 Days Pre-cruise Events. 3 Popular Tours and Prizes! 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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 ............................................................... ............................................................... Hot DeafNews boring, but important! The University of Havana (Cuba) has conferred degrees in Sign Language to a group of graduates from Latin America. Eleven of them were Cubans. Said Alejandro Marzo, the president of Cuba's NAD: They recognize the work of professionals in order to strengthen and preserve sign language .... The Deaf and the Law: The Americans with Disabilities Act requires most facilities with 50 seats or more to provide assistive listening devices. Except from this law are places of worship. This is the reason why there are so many postings in deaf yahoogroups begging for volunteers to interpret at services! ..... The Captioning Blunder of the Week: the famous football player Dick Bunt Kist (Butkus) is here ... News of the Week - Looking Back 10 Years Ago: An irony took place at the NAD Conference at Norfolk, VA. The Conference was a success with over 2,000 registrants; the exhibit area was loaded with exhibitors; the program book was thick with listed events and workshops, etc; the hotel staff went out of their way to make their facilities accessible to the deaf - sign language staff, TTY installations, captions in TV sets, etc. And the Norfolk newspaper estimated a $19.2 million impact on the local economy generated by the Conference (or $1,000 per visitor). Just one thing went wrong - and it is embarrassing - the giant-screen TV set in the hotel hospitality room was not captioned! The hotel engineers struggled to get captioning - but TV set was manufactured before the law on built-in decoder chip kicked in. No one bothered to tell the hotel staff that all they needed was a good, old fashioned decoder box! Not even the struggling hotel engineers would listen when the DEAFDIGEST editor told them they needed a decoder box. (editor's note: the decoder has since then have become obsolete) ..... News of the Week - Looking Back 5 Years Ago: Is Bill Gates speaking from both sides of his mouth? On one side, he brags about Microsoft's sensitivity to the needs of the disabled, the deaf included. And on the other side, he is saying that in the future it will be common for computers to be operated by voice. ... Deaf Apocalypse of the Week: The Office for the Disabled, the Public Health Dept and Office of Emergency Management of Mercer County (NJ) have been working together in emergency planning for the disabled - but the deaf is not included among the disabled! No one there seems to know the best way to keep the deaf advised on these emergency procedures. Said an exasperated official: Whenever I get to work on these areas, other agencies keep getting referring us back to my own office, and we have no suggestions. It is sort of the dog chasing his own tail and getting nowhere ..... A Lipreading Problem: What did that person say? Your boss comes to your office and asks something you thought the boss said: do you have a striker? Of course you are puzzled, and not making sense out of the question. You then realize the boss was asking: do you have a shredder? if you have lipreading tales, please share these with mailto:barry@deafdigest.com ...... DeafBook of the Week Reading Between the Signs Anna Mindess Intercultural Press 2006 focuses on intercultural community for sign language interpretation DeafDigest editor has many deaf-related book in his private home library. Some books are still in print; some books are out of print. Some books are old; some books are recent. Happy reading ! -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- * YOU COULD PLACE YOUR PAID EMPLOYMENT ADS IN THIS SECTION * on a per-subscriber basis, the DeafDigest ad rates are the best in the nation. * For more information, send E-mail to mailto:barry@deafdigest.com -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Deaf Adult Services, Inc Buffalo, NY Qualifications: BA/BS in Business/Non-Profit Administration or Human Services or equivalent with a minimum of five years management experience required or Masters Degree in Business/Non Profit Administration with a minimum of three years management experience. Proven experience with fundraising, grant writing, marketing, budget and financial management strongly desired. Thorough knowledge of Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Hearing cultures required as well as Sign Language proficiency. Strong people skills, diplomacy and public speaking abilities are necessary. DAS encourages qualified applicants with Deaf culture and ASL experience to apply. Buffalo, NY/Western NY offers a vibrant Deaf community with affordable living, access to arts and culture, sporting venues, lakefront activities and continuing education opportunities. Salary: $45-60K DOE/E and excellent benefits package. Relocation funds may be available dependent on candidate selection. Deaf Adult Services, Inc. of Buffalo, NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Application, ASL v-log and full job description can be downloaded at http://www.wnydas.org Please send cover letter and resume with completed application to: Deaf Adult Services, Inc. Attn: Executive Director Search Committee, 2495 Main St. Suite 446, Buffalo, NY 14214 or e-mail to mailto:EDSEARCH@wnydas.org by Monday, August 16, 2010 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Job openings sComm Kansas City, Missouri ~~ JOB OPENINGS AT SCOMM, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI ~~ sComm, a growing company who develops, manufactures and distributes UbiDuo, the face-to-face communicator, has the following job opportunities: (1) Sales Representative We are seeking an outgoing and energetic candidate with sales experience and proven track record and an understanding of the sales process. The candidate should be familiar and current on availability of technology products and services in the deaf/hard of hearing/assistive technology markets. (2) Product Managers We are seeking candidates with administrative, marketing and management experiences, proven track record in managing projects, sales and distribution of services or products, customer support, troubleshooting and fulfillment, delegating, coordinating, and supervising a team of deaf and hearing members. More details on both job opportunities is available at www.scomm.com/content/job_openings Please submit resume, cover letter and references to: sComm 6238 Hadley Street Raytown, Missouri 64311 Email: mailto:jobs@scomm.com http://www.scomm.com -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Longmeadow Campus Director Willie Ross School for the Deaf Longmeadow, MA The Willie Ross School for the Deaf is seeking an experienced Administrator to lead its Longmeadow Campus programs located in Longmeadow, MA. The Longmeadow Campus serves deaf and hard-of-hearing students ages 3-22 years of age. Willie Ross School for the Deaf is one of the most uniquely structured schools for the deaf and hard-of-hearing students in the United States. WRSD constantly strives to achieve an instructional environment which will meet the needs of all our students as they develop. WRSD.s educational model offers an array of instructional environments to our students. WRSD's approach, which recognizes the value of many different methods, is intended to provide our students with an appropriate and contemporary instructional model, communication methodology, and additional related services. This position is a 12 month Administrative position. Duties will include oversight of Faculty and the Transition: School-to-Work program and related staff needs. Responsibilities also include development of I.E.P.'s supervision of direct care staff, and facilities oversight. Search reopened - position available upon hire. Qualifications: - MA Licensure - Teacher of the Deaf - Fluency in Sign Language - Comfortable using Simcom Approach Competitive Benefits: - Health Insurance - 403(b) Retirement Plan - Short-term Disability - Life Insurance - Cafeteria Plan that offers pretax savings on health insurance premiums, health costs and dependent care Also available for those who wish to augment their benefits: - Supplemental life insurance - Disability insurance - Accident insurance - 100% voluntary dental plan If interested in applying for the position: Please send resume to Veronica Miller, Coordinator of Student & Administrative Services ( mailto:vmiller@willierossschool.org ) or mail to: Veronica Miller Willie Ross School for the Deaf 32 Norway Street, Longmeadow, MA 01106. No phone calls please. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Position Available Teacher of the Deaf Indiana School for the Deaf Indianapolis, IN The Indiana School for the Deaf is seeking qualified candidates to interview for a teacher of the deaf position for the 2010-2011 school year. Available position is: High School - English The Indiana School for the Deaf (ISD) is a co-educational, residential school, founded in 1843, which serves a student population of 350+ students with more the 50% living in the residential halls. ISD is nationally recognized for its on-going commitment to bilingual/bicultural education for Deaf students. ISD seeks Teaching candidates who possess the following qualifications/qualities: - Indiana (or equivalent) Teacher's License - Certification in subject area (English- High School) - The possibility of a secondary licensure in a World Language preferred, but not required - Commitment to bilingual/bicultural education - Ability to deliver curriculum utilizing a variety of teaching methods - Individuals who love working with children/adolescents/young adults - 3.0 or above score on the American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (Arrangements can be made for candidates to take the test at ISD.) - Knowledge of child development and successful educational techniques - Excellent communication and human-relations skills - Individuals who excel in both leadership and teamwork roles Applicants must submit an Indiana State Application via the Indiana State Personnel website at http://www.in.gov/spd Use the "Employment Opportunity" link - Posting # 568909 This position will be posted from: 7/2/10-7/18/10 If you have any questions please contact Missy Betzold in our Human Resources Department via telephone (317/920-6218 v/tty) or E-Mail: mailto:mbetzold@isd.k12.in.us Mission Statement - The Indiana School for the Deaf Community promotes academic and social excellence for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students through a Bilingual/Bicultural environment. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening 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. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (revised deadline) 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (updated July 11th) - EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT GLAD !! - - 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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DeafDigest Gold - July 4, 2010 Gold edition Barry Strassler, Editor http://deafdigest.com - updated every Monday America's Unique Deaf Stories; free subscription serving the Deaf Community since 1996; 14th year (to unsubscribe, please click on unsubscribe link at bottom or go to http://deafdigest.com/ and click on subscribe and follow instructions ) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Last week's ASL Videos: http://deafdigest.com/videos/stubbornoralperson/ http://deafdigest.com/videos/dogkennel/ This week's ASL Videos: http://deafdigest.com/videos/familytree/ http://deafdigest.com/videos/deafculture/ (please click on the arrow to start the video) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Deaf Cartoon (Fogey) of the week: http://deafdigest.com/category/comics/ (this link has been slightly revised); do not use the older link) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- The Sprint Relay Data Only Plan for only $29.99 per month at the Deaf Pager Store* Shop at the Deaf Pager Store for a unique data-only plan available only through Sprint Relay. 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Go to http://www.zvrs.com for more information on all of our products, services and features. Don't have a Z phone? You can still join The Z Life by calling 888.888.1116 to connect to ZVRS from any videophone! -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Weitz & Luxenberg P.C. is one of the leading plaintiffs' litigation law firms in America. The firm has played leading roles in national and local litigations involving defective medicines and medical devices. Our law firm is expanding its litigation against Advanced Bionics related to defective cochlear implants implanted in young children and adults. Some of the firm's clients have suffered multiple implant surgeries due to a defective implant being surgically removed and replaced with a second defective implant that later failed. If you or your child has been implanted with a defective cochlear implant, we encourage you to contact Weitz & Luxenberg - we have a Deaf attorney and VP available. To find out more, please click on: http://www.weitzlux.com/failed-cochlear-implants_1937570.html and follow instructions on the screen. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- The DeafDigest is divided into Blue and Gold sections, both ranked equal in contents, features and ads. This is the Gold section. ...... weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://deafdigest.com (updated every Monday) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Hot Deaf News during the week: - Hot Newspaper stories during the week: Pictures worth a thousand sounds by a late deafened photographer http://deafdigest.com/barbarabrotman/ A deaf dancer at Disney World http://deafdigest.com/dewaynebevil/ - Very Hot News To All Lexington Staff & Stakeholders: The Board of Trustees of Lexington School/Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Manual Mosquera as CEO of the Lexington School/Center. Mr. Mosquera is scheduled to begin work at Lexington on July 12th. Mr. Mosquera has had extensive financial and management experience in the entertainment, banking, and health care fields. He recently served as the Director of Operations for Nassau County Health & Human Services Department. He received his BBA in Accounting from Pace University in New York City. We are certain that Mr. Mosquera will bring his experience and expertise to Lexington and guide us through these challenging times. We are confident that our Lexington Community will welcome him and give him your full support. Mr. Mosquera will quickly appreciate Lexington's rich tradition and enriching learning environment. He will find how fortunate he is to be working with a group of highly dedicated and hard working administrators, teachers, staff and stakeholders of the Lexington community. Moreover, Gina Carroll will continue to assume the role of Superintendent in addition to her new role as Principal where she will oversee all educational programs at Lexington School. We cannot adequately express our true appreciation for her leadership as the CEO/Superintendent in the past six years as she stepped up to the plate and managed to navigate us through the ups and downs. We wish her much success in her new role. Greg Hlibok President Lexington School/Center Board of Trustees - Thursday July 1st In these Dick Tracy strips in these newspaper comic pages, this famous detective used his wrist radio to communicate with other police officers. Are we, the deaf, now able to follow music via a wrist radio? Yes, if Konstantin Datz has his way. His prototype wrist radio for the deaf proposes to help the deaf enjoy the music. It is sort of a computer compressed into the size of a watch that would show the music in pictures. It was exhibited at an event in Potsdam, Germany. - Friday July 2nd There was a mixed feeling - of joy and of Deja vu when the House Subcommittee unanimously approved the mark up on H.R. 3101. The joy is that it paves the way for more captions on videos. The Deja vu is that it means nothing for the Deaf-Blind because funding on this special need was not included in the mark up. - Saturday July 3rd The Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development dedicated its Volume 47, Number 3 edition to the memory of Dr. Jerome D. Schein. This journal is the arm of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. A while back DeafDigest dedicated its edition to Dr Schein who did so much in the field of deafness via programs and education. One can look him up at: http://www.rehab.research.va.gov/jour/10/473/pdf/scheinmemorial.pdf (please go back to the Blue edition for the Sunday-Wednesday Hot Deaf News) .... Deaf Miscellaneous stuff: Deafness Research Foundation made the announcement of its new Executive Director. It is Andrea Boidman, and it is a promotion for her for she served as the COO up to now. ..... !!!!Coming July!!!! - never before has anyone looked at employment of Deaf and Hard of Hearing people in this way and on this scale!!! - just a few weeks until the largest web survey of Deaf and Hard of Hearing people in history! - for 20 minutes of your time, you can help shape the future of education and services to Deaf and Hard of Hearing people! "National Deaf Employment and Technology survey" !!!be a part of it!!! ..... 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Over 150 languages available, including: Afrikaans Albanian Arabic Armenian Azerbaijani Belorussian Bengali Bosnian Bulgarian Chechen Chinese Croatian Czech Danish Dutch English Estonian Farsi Finnish French Georgian German Greek Haitian Creole Hausa Hebrew Hindi Hungarian Icelandic Indonesian Irish Italian Japanese Kazakh Korean Latin Lithuanian Luxembourgish Macedonian Malay Mongolian Norwegian Pashto Polish Portuguese Romanian Russian Serbian Slovak Spanish Swahili Swedish Tagalog Thai Turkish Turkmen Tuvan Ukrainian Urdu Uzbek Vietnamese Also, Select your interpreter by gender, preference, previous experience, etc Dial: LLVRS.tv IP address 209.123.87.228 using a P-3 software, VP-100(tm), VP-200(tm) or D-Link(tm) system or Call: 877 744 6111 to be connected with a LifeLinks VRS ASL sign language interpreter for your chosen language. LifeLinks will complete the call and translation at no charge. The easiest way to connect to family, friends, and business: LifeLinks - No Wait VRS Just instruct your hearing caller to say the name of his/her language in English and to have their IP address available. Visit us online at http://www.lifelinks.net Fast, Reliable, Personal ................................................................ ................................................................ SOME HEARING PEOPLE DON'T KNOW THEIR GENES A hearing woman was surprised to have two deaf daughters. She had no deaf members in her family or in her husband's family for about 2 or 3 generations. She was still puzzled about it, and decided to research her family tree. She went to libraries, archives and spoke with very distant members of the family tree. Her research went back to about ten generations. She then discovered she had several deaf members way back in the past. How many people want to do heavy family history research? Some do, but many don't. - for ASL News version, please click on the arrow at: http://deafdigest.com/videos/familytree/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) ................................................................ IRS/DEAF Leadership Development Conference 2010 Announcement Released: 6/19/2010 The IRS/Deaf is pleased to announce its 2010 Annual Conference which will be held in Salt Lake City, Utah. The theme of the conference is "2010 and Beyond: Empowerment in the Next Decade." This Conference is open to all Federal Employees, State Government Employees, and interested persons that are interested in honing their leadership skills and network with their peers on best practices. We anticipate this distinct event will be bigger and better than ever. The Conference Planning Committee are coordinating a series of plenary keynote presentations, a job fair and exhibitions for a three-day conference August 9-13, 2010 at Robert G. Sanderson Community Center for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing (a.k.a. the Deaf Center) at Taylorsville, UT near the Little America Hotel in Salt Lake City, Utah. A copy of the conference announcement flyer is provided online. Please visit http://www.IRSDEAF.org/2010LDC for online registration and latest updates. Please mark your calendar and prepare travel authorization request form for your manager ASAP. Register online if you want to be kept informed of the upcoming conference announcements. Please go to http://www.irsdeaf.org/2010ldc/registration/ For more information about the conference registration, contact mailto:Registrar@IRSDeaf.org For more information on workshop presentation, sponsorship, advertisement and exhibition opportunities, please visit http://www.IRSDeaf.org and/or contact: mailto:Conference2010@IRSDeaf.org ...... IRS JOB Fair Released: 6/19/2010 IRS is partnering with IRS Deaf Empowerment and Advocacy Forum to host a career fair at the Robert G. Sanderson Community Center of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in Taylorsville, Utah. The purpose of the event is to assist and interview individuals who are Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, and Deaf-Blind who qualify for federal employment under the Schedule A hiring authority. The fair takes place on August 11, 2010 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. For more information regarding the career fair, please visit http://www.irsdeaf.org/2010ldc/jobfair/ Applicants attending the event will have the chance to speak with recruiters from several state and federal government agencies. To guarantee an interview slot, applicants must provide their resume and Schedule A package by close of business Friday July 16. For more information and an explanation of the Schedule A package, see page 2 of this release. Applicants who submit their resume packages after July 16 will not be guaranteed an interview at the event, However, agencies will be available to share information regarding career opportunities within their business operating division with everyone who attends the career fair. Interested applicants should forward their resumes and Schedule A package to HCO.recruiter4disability@irs.gov by 5 p.m. on July 16 in order to be considered for an interview by the hiring official. In the subject line, please make sure you type: "August 11, Salt Lake City Utah Career fair." Failure to do so may result in your package being overlooked. Notification of interview will be e-mailed to applicants the week of August 2. Anyone who does not receive an e-mail message by Wednesday, August 4 confirming a scheduled interview time has not been scheduled for an interview. Those applicants may still attend the Career Fair to speak with hiring officials in various operating divisions. Please note: applicants with late resume submission will not be scheduled for an interview; however hiring officials will be available and reserve the right to conduct an interview on the spot. For questions regarding the event, please contact: mailto:irsjobs@irsdeaf.org or visit the IRS-DEAF website at: http://www.irsdeaf.org/ ................................................................ A HANDSHAKE OR A HUG Is Deaf Culture different from Hearing Culture? We notice that when a hearing person meets an old hearing friend, they will shake hands. But when we, the deaf, meet an old deaf friend, we hug each other. Are we, the deaf, different from hearing people? - for ASL News version, please click on the arrow at: http://deafdigest.com/videos/deafculture/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) .............................................................. Dr. Steven L. Rattner, P.A. & Associates Are you concerned about yellow teeth and you have important events coming up soon like wedding day or lecturing seminars? * Britesmile - Same Day Whitening Technique in Office Do you dislike braces that has wires? * Invisalign - Clear Orthodontic Treatment to Straighten Your Minor Crooked Teeth Are your dentures loose? Does your denture tooth break off? Do you need emergency denture repair? * Same Day Denture Repair Service - Must Come in Early in the Morning and Pick Up at the end of the Day Are you scared of needles for new fillings? * Air Abrasion Technique does not require Needles for New Fillings What about for extractions, replace old fillings, and other treatments? * The Wind - It's a Lesser Painful or Painless Technique than Conventional Needle Technique * Nitrous Oxide Sedation - Provides Calm Environment Are you scared of contaminated water in dental office? * Brand New Self-Contained Distilled Water System to Prevent Contamination to Patients Are you a workaholic during the day and can't see a dentist at least two times a year? * Evening Hours Tuesday until 7pm and Wednesday until 8pm * One Saturday Per Month Open 9am to 1pm Rockville/Gaithersburg Only Are you tired of writing on paper when communicating or frustrated with not getting an interpreter for your dental needs? Two Full Time Deaf Dentists Proficient in American Sign Language: Dr. Steven Rattner and Dr. Bo Byun * Staff Trained in Sign Language Efficiency If you have any more questions, contact us at mailto:doctorbyun@hotmail.com for Dr. Bo Byun or mailto:SRattner@aol.com for Dr. Steven Rattner. Our dental offices are located in College Park, MD and Rockville/Gaithersburg, MD. Our phone number for TTY is 301-474-8278. Our website is http://www.drrattner.com .............................................................. ACCESSIBILITY IN VIDEO GAMES Last week's DeafDigest mentioned The International Conference on Translation and Accessibility in Video Games and Virtual Worlds. It was related to the need to install captions/subtitles for the benefit of deaf gamers. A DeafDigest subscriber pointed out that for the benefit of the Deaf Blind, there should be hand held vibrators to help them play the games. THE DEATH OF DON CORYELL Don Coryell, the legendary NFL coach, passed away few days ago. He was not deaf What is his legacy to deaf sports? He coached two pro football players that had hearing losses. The first one, Bonnie Sloan, was profoundly deaf, and an oralist. He played for Coryell in the 1973 season with St Louis Cardinals (now Arizona). The second one was quarterback Billy Donckers, who had a serious hearing loss. While he functioned as a hearing person, he had to rely on lipreading to reinforce his hearing. Donckers, who played in the 1976 and 1977 seasons, was not a well known player as he played sparingly. In a letter Coryell wrote to DeafDigest editor, he wrote: I had to make sure Billy was facing me directly so he could lipread while I was talking to him AN ANTI-DEAFNESS PILL IN THE WORKS A group of researchers from Auckland University, New Zealand, is trying to come up with a new pill that would reverse noise-induced deafness. All they are asking is an investor that can cough up one million USA dollars that would spur research and development. Another day, another news of an anti-deafness innovation? THESE IMPOSSIBLE-TO-FILL INTERPRETING JOBS It is always a sad story when desperate school districts, especially in small towns in least populated states, just cannot fill these interpreting jobs. One interpreter told DeafDigest that she did not enjoy working in small towns only for a professional reason! She was the only interpreter in town, being deprived of working with other interpreters on varied assignments. Her professional growth in the field was by learning practical tips and pointers from fellow interpreters. It is never an easy solution when a deaf child needs an interpreter and the school district has to scramble to find one. TO BE A DEAF CHILD IN AFGHANISTAN What is it like to be a deaf child in Afghanistan? A web posting, in brief, said: Approximately 10,000 deaf children live in Afghanistan. Most live without any communication with the hearing world. Afghanistan has a higher prevalence of deaf people due to several factors including a lack of preventative services This nation is landlocked and mountainous, leading to isolation among many ethic groups. The comment above is not surprising. OUR ORGANIZATIONS SERVING THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING We have many, many organizations, international, national and local that serve deaf and hard of hearing people. One such organization is: TDI For the organization goals and objectives and its web site, click on: http://deafdigest.com/tdi/ AN EXCUSE FOR NOT WEARING A HEARING AID the batteries are too expensive .............................................................. .............................................................. For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com for Special Notes, please go to the bottom of this section .............................................................. .............................................................. WHAT IS THAT SUPPOSED TO MEAN? a newspaper headline said: 5-Year-Old Girl Rejoins the Hearing World Huh! Was she was born hearing but became deaf and then became hearing again, because of an operation? A CI may help a deaf child join the hearing world but not "rejoin" the hearing world. .............................................................. .............................................................. 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: http://www.weitzlux.com/failed-cochlear-implants_1937570.html .............................................................. .............................................................. Interpreters, ITP and ASL Students and Teachers Will Not Find a Conference Offering All of This! June 23-26, 2011 1. Scheduled every year to the year 2020 ... see http://www.drsign.com/future.html 2. Over 120 hours of seminars ... see http://www.drsign.com/2010%20topics.html 3. Registration beginning at $129 ... see www.DrSign.com 4. Free parking and free in-room internet ... some hotels charge $36 per day for parking 5. Food court with complete meals for less than $6 ... you can't even get a hot dog for this at other hotels! 6. No oily beaches! Convenient Orlando, Florida location ... direct access from I-4 and close to airport 7. World class presenters such as Peter Cook, Crom Saunders, Shannon Simon, Keith Wann, Maureen Longo Tuccelli, Jon Barr, Bill Ross, Francisco Olivera, Faith Powell and over a dozen other highly recommended presenters. See ASLImprov.com for a separate event at the silent weekend. 8. Classes for all of your family members INCLUDING fledging (starting at only $89 per person); beginners, intermediate and advanced signers with language-focus and interpreting-focus CEU classes for advanced ASL students and interpreters. 9. 20+ exhibitors ... With many classes having breaks every hour, there is an exciting and dynamic all-day flow of participants in the exhibit area 10. Free RID CEUs for registered participants 11. Classy refreshment breaks including a decadent chocolate fountain! 12. Many other conferences have been canceled or may be canceled due to the economy. We are here through the year 2020 to give you peace of mind in planning your professional training! We also have DVDs and ASL art ... see www.DrSign.com If you love motorcycling and want to help deaf babies, we have the World's Longest Group Motorcycle Benefit Run, this being our 9th year, starting July 17, 2010 from Florida to Alaska. This is scheduled every year! See www.AlaskaBikeRun.com With enthusiasm from Mike Tuccelli AKA DrSign or DrASL -- two-time Teacher of the Year at the University of Florida .............................................................. .............................................................. Hot DeafNews boring, but important! Could improvements be made to the current CI as it stands nowadays? Yes, according to researchers at the Medical College of Georgia in Atlanta. They are inserting more electrodes to the CI, but making these wires thinner and more flexible. These findings will be featured at the 11th International Conference on Cochlear Implants and Other Auditory Implantable Technology in Stockholm. .... Deaf Picture of the Week: Allison Becker, Disney World dancer she is deaf http://thedailydisney.com/files/2010/03/AllisonThumb.jpg ..... Deaf Question of the Week: Q. Why do hearing people shout at deaf people? A. They shouldn't. It is bad manners and embarrassing. They are clueless on the ways we can communicate easily despite our deafness. send your questions to mailto:barry@deafdigest.com the most interesting questions may be answered in future DeafDigest editions. Thank you. ..... Wish List of the Week: that the next NAD CEO (announcement to be made soon) do a quick turnaround towards financial stability for this venerable organization that serves all of us (deaf, hard of hearing, late deafened) ..... DeafHistory - Looking Back: Year 1981 - Barney Miller, a popular TV sitcom-comedy series featured three deaf people on one segment - Phyllis Frelich, Peter Wolf and Seymour Bernstein. Frelich played the role of a prostitute nabbed by a detective, Wolf was the pimp and Bernstein was the prostitute's attorney Sign language communication between the deaf group and the police officers was facilitated by a low ranking officer who "knew" signs because of his sister's deafness This episode won many raves among the TV audience, both deaf and hearing. ..... Deaf and the Money: Cost of lipreading classes? from £30 to £94 ($45 to $143) in Croydon, England The agency lipreading classes was subsidized by the Croydon city council in the past. But when costs went up, the class was cancelled. Another agency has stepped in and offered the classes for £70 ($106) ..... DeafNumbers of the Week: 60 percent of hearing people "too embarrassed" to try to communicate with the deaf or hard of hearing Says who? A poll that was conducted by an agency serving the deaf. Is it valid? Nearly 3,000 hearing people were asked. Is 3,000 people representative of the population of the universe? ..... DeafResources Police guidelines on how to deal with the deaf http://deafdigest.com/policeguidelineswithdeaf/ (per agreement with Department of Justice) for a listing of deaf reference & library resources, http://deafdigest.com/deafresources/ (examples are listing of elected deaf officials, listing of deaf Nobel Prize winners, etc; list will be added on a gradual basis - so do check this site from time to time) ..... Selected top deaf sports stories from DeafDigest Sports Flash - U-21 world basketball championships - finals men's gold USA 78 Lithuania 73 women's gold USA 67 Lithuania 44 early in the tournament, women's coach Deb Ayres told DeafDigest that Lithuania was the team to watch; she proved to be correct top deaf sports newspaper stories: a mainstreamed baseball player from Oklahoma http://deafdigest.com/main/chrisguinn/ What has become of Coda QB Stefan Lefors, ex-NFL, ex-CFL http://deafdigest.com/stefanlefors/ DeafDigest Sports is also distributed by DeafDigest To subscribe, e-mail mailto:barry@deafdigest.com last edition of DeafDigest Sports: http://deafdigest.com/deafdigestsports070110/ for list of elite deaf athletes: http://deafdigest.com/elitedeafathletes/ for list of mainstreamed deaf athletes: http://deafdigest.com/mainstream/ for list of deaf collegiate athletes: http://deafdigest.com/deafcollegiateathletes/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- * YOU COULD PLACE YOUR PAID EMPLOYMENT ADS IN THIS SECTION * on a per-subscriber basis, the DeafDigest ad rates are the best in the nation. * For more information, send E-mail to mailto:barry@deafdigest.com -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Job openings Jean Massieu Academy, a charter deaf school Arlington, Texas All applicants for teaching positions are required to have a valid Texas Teaching Certificate with preferences given to those with Special Education, ASL & ESL endorsements. Teacher start date is August 16th, 2010. Jean Massieu Academy is a charter school for the Deaf students and their hearing siblings. - High School Math - High School English Language Arts - Grades 2 & 3 Combo - High School Computers/ASL Teacher - ASL Interpreter Applicants may send their resume, copy of certification and references to: Attn: Lissa Lloyd Jean Massieu Academy 823 N. Center Street Arlington, Texas 76011 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- inviting applications Manager, NTID Facilities Services National Technical Institute for the Deaf Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) invites applications for the position of Manager, Facilities Services of the National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID). The Manager of NTID's Facilities Services will report to and assist the Assistant VP for College Operations with all matters related to the management of NTID facilities, including: maintenance; construction; renovation; space assignment and tracking; safety; and capital asset management for all RIT spaces assigned to the college of NTID (approximately 300,000 square feet of space, $12,000,000 of program related capital equipment resources, and all building infrastructure components). This position administers annual expenditures of $1.5 million dollars, plus significant and frequent special federal appropriations and gifts to the institute for new construction, maintenance and renovation of facilities. This position directly supervises two full-time staff employees, and other frequent temporary positions. These three individuals play a key critical role in supporting the direct needs of all faculty, staff and students of NTID. It is an extremely busy position, generating several hundred work requests to the RIT facilities management, campus safety, and capital asset management offices on an annual basis. The consequences of this manager's performance will have serious and immediate impact upon NTID's ability to function effectively. NTID, one of the eight colleges comprising RIT, is the world's first and largest technological college serving deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. RIT is a nationally respected leader in professional and career-oriented education. It has grown to be the 12th largest private university in the United States, with branch campuses around the world. At the main campus in Rochester, New York, approximately 1200 deaf and hard-of-hearing students supported through NTID live and learn along with more than 14,000 hearing students. For more information about RIT/NTID, visit http://www.rit.edu/ntid RIT/NTID is a unique educational community made up of culturally diverse students, faculty, and staff, with varied language and communication abilities and preferences. The person filling this position must already posses or be committed to learning sign language skills, as well as already possess or be willing to develop an understanding and appreciation of deaf culture and deaf community. For a more detailed listing of job requirements and to apply for this position, please complete an online application at: http://careers.rit.edu - Search for IRC#39274. To ensure full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply by August 1, 2010. The Rochester Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of protected classes and individuals with the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the university's continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences are encouraged to send an application. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Teacher of the Deaf Vermont Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing position based in Swanton, Vermont Time Base: part time Responsibilities: - Teach all levels /content areas of elementary education - Prepare lesson plans/curricula to meet IEP goals and objectives - Promote social, cognitive, emotional and physical growth in students. Requirements: - Degree in Deaf Education, MA Preferred - American Sign Language fluency & English preferred - Vermont Teaching license in Special Education Please send letter of interest and resume to Kelly Therieau mailto:ktherieau@vcdhh.org or: Kelly Therieau Vermont Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing 209 Austine Dr Brattleboro, VT 05301 Fax # 802-258-9574 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- NOTICE OF POSITION OPENING Non-Tenure-Track Instructor of American Sign Language/English Interpreting Western Oregon University Monmouth, Oregon Division of Special Education Recruitment Number: F1008 Application deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The ASL/English Interpreting program faculty prepares students as generalists who are able to interpret in a variety of settings. Students are prepared through a curriculum infused with the demand-control schema, which serves as the foundational framework on which to build their professional practice. The Division of Special Education seeks qualified applicants for an Adjunct Instructor with experience in teaching American Sign Language/English Interpreting. This is a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure-track position with a 12-credit hour load per quarter. The university strongly encourages applications from scholars of diverse backgrounds with a commitment to multicultural education. Salary is dependent upon qualifications and degree. Excellent benefits package. Qualifications: Required MA in applicable field (e.g. interpreting, interpreter education, linguistics, or adult education) National interpreting certification (CDI, CI and CT, NIC, ASLTA, Ed:k-12) required Preferred Ph.D/Ed.D in related field 3 years experience teaching ASL/English Interpreting at university level (specifically theory, processing, and practical application courses) Other national certifications (ASLTA or SC: L) Program development and coordination experience Start date: September 16, 2010 Responsibilities: The individual hired for this position will teach undergraduate classes and supervise students. field study experience. Other responsibilities may include student advising, alternative calendar/off campus teaching, and program development as required by the union contract. Summer employment is a possibility. Contact information: For questions regarding this position contact Amanda R. Smith, Program Coordinator, at 503-838-8650 (V) or mailto:smithar@wou.edu - For more information about the program, go to http://www.wou.edu/interpreting For questions regarding the application process or to submit your application documents, please contact Human Resources at 503-838-8552 or mailto:employment@wou.edu Required Application Materials: WOU Application Form ( http://www.wou.edu/facultyapp ) Letter of interest Current CV Contact information for three references Teaching philosophy Unofficial copy of transcripts for highest degree earned Submit Application Materials to: F1008 Non-Tenure-Track Instructor of American Sign Language/English Interpreting, Human Resources, Western Oregon University, 345 N Monmouth Ave., Monmouth, OR 97361 -OR- E-mail documents to employment@wou.edu -OR- Fax to 503-838-8144. Western Oregon University (WOU) is Oregon's mid-sized public liberal arts university located in the Monmouth-Independence area, the heart of Oregon's lush Willamette Valley, which serves a large number of Oregon's first-generation college students. WOU is about 20 minutes from Salem, the state's capital, about 75 minutes from Portland, the state's cultural hub, and a short drive from the Oregon coast, mountains, and other scenic areas. The university is located in an increasingly diverse, bilingual, and rural area in the Willamette Valley. Our student body of about 5000 undergraduate and 400 graduate students enjoy a vibrant and close-knit intellectual community comparable to the environment in a small liberal arts college. Opportunities exist to work in diverse local communities. It is home to the Regional Resource Center on Deafness and a variety of programs preparing professionals to work with individuals who are deaf including Rehabilitation Counseling, Teacher Preparation, ASL/English Interpreting, American Sign Language Studies, and related continuing education and technical assistance programs. Western Oregon University is an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of its workforce. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- NOTICE OF POSITION OPENING Non-Tenure-Track Instructor of American Sign Language Studies Western Oregon University Monmouth, Oregon Division of Special Education Recruitment Number: F1009 Application deadline: Review of completed applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The Division of Special Education is seeking a non-tenure-track instructor to teach undergraduate courses in American Sign Language. This is a full-time fixed term, 9-month position including benefits with a 12-credit hour load per term. Additional responsibilities include advising, committee work for the program, division and university, and assisting the Program Coordinator with curriculum development. Salary is dependent upon qualifications and degree. Excellent benefits package. Qualifications: Required 3 years experience teaching ASL required (post secondary preferred) Master's degree preferred or completion date required Preferred ASLTA certification preferred Experience with Vista Signing Naturally Curriculum preferred Experience teaching linguistics Start date: September 16, 2010 For more information about this position, contact Kara Gournaris, ASL Studies Coordinator, mailto:gournark@wou.edu. For more information about the program, go to http://www.wou.edu/rrcd Required Application Materials: WOU Application Form ( http://www.wou.edu/facultyapp ) Letter of interest Current CV Contact information for three references Teaching philosophy Unofficial copy of transcripts for highest degree earned Submit Application Materials to: F1009 Non-Tenure-Track Instructor of American Sign Language Studies, Human Resources, Western Oregon University, 345 N Monmouth Ave., Monmouth, OR 97361 -OR- E-mail documents to mailto:employment@wou.edu -OR- Fax to 503-838-8144 Western Oregon University (WOU) is Oregon's mid-sized public liberal arts university located in an increasingly diverse rural area in the Willamette Valley approximately one hour from Portland, the coast, or mountains, and only 15 miles from Salem and the Oregon School for the Deaf. The University has a long history in teacher education and the College of Education has won several national awards. It is home to the Regional Resource Center on Deafness and a variety of programs preparing professionals to work with individuals who are deaf including Rehabilitation Counseling, Teacher Preparation, ASL/English Interpreting, American Sign Language Studies, and related continuing education and technical assistance programs. Western Oregon University is an equal opportunity employer committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position announcement Executive Director Abused Deaf Women's Advocacy Services (ADWAS) Seattle, WA Calling for dynamic and visionary leadership at Abused Deaf Women's Advocacy Services (ADWAS), Seattle, WA The Executive Director position announcement is now posted on the ADWAS website: http://www.adwas.org/about/jobs.html Deadline: July 30, 2010 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- job announcement Assistant Director for Instruction Georgia School for the Deaf Cave Spring, GA for position description and application procedures, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/assistantdirectorforinstruction/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- job announcement Graduation Coach Georgia School for the Deaf Cave Spring, GA for position description and application procedures, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/graduationcoach/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- job announcement Literary Content Specialist Georgia School for the Deaf Cave Spring, GA for position description and application procedures, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/literarycontentspecialist/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- job announcement Teacher (High School English/Language Arts) Georgia School for the Deaf Cave Spring, GA for position description and application procedures, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/english/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- job announcement Teacher (High School Math) Georgia School for the Deaf Cave Spring, GA for position description and application procedures, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/hsmath -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- job announcement Substitute Teacher (Part-Time/Hourly) Georgia School for the Deaf Cave Spring, GA for position description and application procedures, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/subteach -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (updated July 4th) - EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT GLAD !! - - 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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DeafDigest Blue - July 4, 2010 Blue Edition Barry Strassler, Editor http://www.deafdigest.com - updated every Monday America's Unique Deaf Stories; free subscription serving the Deaf Community since 1996; 14th year (to unsubscribe, please click on unsubscribe link at bottom or go to http://deafdigest.com/ and click on subscribe and follow instructions ) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Last week's ASL Videos: http://deafdigest.com/videos/hearinggestures/ http://deafdigest.com/videos/whisper/ This week's ASL Videos: http://deafdigest.com/videos/ttymachines/ http://deafdigest.com/videos/irishdeafness/ (please click on the arrow to start the video) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Did You Miss the Sale? Have access to exclusive newsletter-only sales by signing up for a Harris Communications newsletter. This week as part of our Independence in the Workplace sale, there is a discount on the Private Page[tm], a wireless paging system with no monthly fees! 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Deaf himself, and pretty much beloved in the Los Angeles Deaf Community, he coached the Fairfax High School deaf basketball team. The police is posting up a reward to find his killer. - Hot Newspaper stories during the week: Deafphobia at its best (or worst) http://deafdigest.com/emmafoster/ A deaf couple with a newborn child http://deafdigest.com/erinmccracken/ - Very Hot News Ultratec's own Pamela Young-Holmes has been honored with a nomination to the National Council on Disability. This would not be her first such honor; in the past she served two terms with the U.S. Access Board, chairing it once. Needless to say, her list of credentials is long and would overwhelm DeafDigest's limited space! Congrats, Pamela. - Sunday June 27th The Time Magazine annually comes up with a famous person making the cover of its annual July 4th edition. The historical figure dedications has been going on for nine years, and most of the past dedications were USA presidents. This time it was a deaf man - the world's most famous inventor - Thomas A, Edison - Monday June 28th The Cannes Film Festival is the place to be noted among those in the film industry that wish to promote their films, hoping to win worldwide honors. One such honor went to the BBR Saatchi & Saatchi, a global advertising agency. One of its overseas affiliates won a Cannes honor because of a simple innovation. It was the flip-flopping of TV programs. Normally the big picture would show the program, and the smaller picture, in the corner, would show the interpreter. Instead, the bigger part of the screen showed the interpreter and the smaller part, just the program itself. While it won plaudits in Cannes, would this concept fly in USA? Doubt it. - Tuesday June 29th >From time to time we see deaf individuals tossing their hats in the ring, campaigning for public office. But two deaf individuals within the same city? Either it is rare or never. At any rate, at Faribault, Minnesota, two of them have declared candidacy. Sonny Wasilowski, who works for the state, is campaigning for a seat on the Faribault city council, Greg Mendenhall, an English teacher at the Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf, is running for a seat on the Faribault School Board. DeafDigest wishes Sonny and Greg a great deal of luck in campaigning. - Wednesday June 30th Marcella Liggins and Christopher Turnbo, deaf students at the Chicago Vocational and Career Academy, entered the city Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship contest with an idea. It was to plant a wireless device inside a hearing aid to hear clearly while talking on their cell phones. This relatively simple idea won them a consolation prize in the contest finals. (Thursday-Saturday Hot Deaf News will be in the Gold edition) ...... Deaf Miscellaneous stuff: the AgBell Convention, at Orlando, Florida came and went - without fanfare and with regular convention business being conducted. One thing stood out - that no anti-oral protestors showed up. The protestors showed up at the past AgBell conventions, but not this time. Said a hopeful AgBell member: Maybe they've just "given up," realizing that protesting is counterproductive, a complete waste of time and money, and accomplishing nothing ................................................................ ................................................................ For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com ...... weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://deafdigest.com (updated every Monday) ................................................................ ................................................................ 20% OFF GENTEX SMOKE DETECTORS AT WCI! Super Summer Savings at WCI! Safeguard your home with a Gentex Smoke Detector and save 20% off the price in July. Choose from either hardwired or portable units. 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The easiest way to connect to family, friends, and business: LifeLinks - No Wait VRS Just instruct your hearing caller to say the name of his/her language in English and to have their IP address available. Visit us online at http://www.lifelinks.net Fast, Reliable, Personal ................................................................ ................................................................ HEARING PEOPLE DON'T REALIZE TTY MACHINES ARE OLD FASHIONED We hate it when we use the VRS to speak to a bank or a credit card company or a department store, and they tell us we must use our TTY machine to communicate with them. We try to explain to them that many deaf people have stopped using the TTY because it is old fashioned. And when they don't believe us and continue to tell us to use our TTY, we only get more frustrated. - for ASL News version, please click on the arrow at: http://deafdigest.com/videos/ttymachines/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) ................................................................ Below Market Rate Housing for Adults 55 and older - Fremont Oak Gardens A picture of this apartment community is at: http://deafdigest.com/fremontoakgardens/ Live in this BEAUTIFUL, newer, BELOW MARKET RATE apartment community for adults that want to have fun and enjoy life. One Bedroom Apartment (Approximately 550 sq ft) available Conveniently located at 2681 Driscoll Rd, Fremont CA 94539 - 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 - Coin-Operated laundry facility - Free high-speed internet computer lab with video cameras - Full kitchen with modern appliances - Professional management with ongoing onsite & offsite services & programs - Indoor/Outdoor Community areas - Community Gardens - Conveniently located to shopping and entertainment areas - Minutes away from Fremont Senior Center, Lake Elizabeth, Mission District Historic Area etc. - Controlled access - Small pets are welcome! To QUALIFY for an apartment at Fremont Oak Gardens, applicants must be 55 years of age or older & meet income guidelines (Min Income: 1 1/2 times the rent). Monthly Rent: $925.00. Section 8 welcome! APPLICATIONS for apartments at Fremont Oak Gardens are available Monday-Friday between the hours of 9:00am-5:00pm at: Fremont Oak Gardens 2681 Driscoll Rd Fremont, CA 94539 VP 1866 774 7140 Satellite Housing 1521 University Ave Berkeley, CA 94703 Or download at: http://satellitehousing.org/pages/Building%20Applications/fogapplication.pdf For more information, please call: 510.490.4013 ................................................................ LATE DEAFNESS IN IRELAND There was a newspaper story of some people in Ireland suffering from late-deafness. They were exposed to heavy noises for many years. The newspaper said that some of them wait 15 years before finally seeing a doctor or an audiologist about their late deafness. Why 15 years? 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This hands-on workshop with guided learning activities will cover concepts for making, editing, reviewing, and managing PDF documents along with making PDF presentations, building PDF forms, adding security, and optimizing in Adobe Acrobat 9 Professional. - Microsoft Access 2007: Create a Database -- July 12-16, 2010 (date changed) http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/access.html Microsoft Access is a powerful computer application tool that helps you to reliably and securely organize and maintain your data at work or for personal use. This workshop will begin with the basics and gradually work up to a point where you will become a proficient user in Access 2007. - PC Introduction to Network+TM Certification -- July 26-30, 2010 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/NetworkPlus.html This workshop will help you prepare for the "Network+. Certification" test that is offered by CompTIA. 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People, both deaf and hearing, say things at the bar that they normally would not say at home or at office ! THE MUSIC AND BASEBALL Many deaf fans love to watch baseball games. Nothing is more relaxing at the ball park; sipping beer, munching on hot dogs and idle chatting with other deaf fans. A deaf fan would go to ball games all his life without being aware of something that is going on - especially when a relief pitcher or a pinch hitter enters the game. It is "entrance music" - to get an idea, do click on: http://deafdigest.com/baseballentrancemusic/ What we do not know may not hurt us. And besides, not every ball player wants his own entrance music ! A HOT ISSUE IN NEW JERSEY There is a hot issue going on in New Jersey. It is that the elected officials vote on issues that are against the wishes of people that have elected them. Are politicians accountable to their consciences or to the wishes of the people? Way back in the early eighties, DeafDigest editor was the CEO of TDI. At that time, TDI was a member of American Coalition of Citizens with Disabilities (ACCD). Annual membership dues was expensive. It was felt that the ACCD CEO, who happened to be deaf, was ignoring the needs of TDI, while being responsive to the needs of the board of directors. Intensive discussions with the ACCD president, also deaf, and the CEO over the accountability issue got nowhere. As a consequence, TDI dropped out. Needless to say, ACCD closed shop few years later. There is no right or wrong answer as to who should be accountable to whom. Each circumstance is different. WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE? being asked by a hearing person: how did your deaf client become deaf? if you have these "hate" or "horror" stories, please mailto:barry@deafdigest.com COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR - continuing series For many people, this may look like some kind of gibberish. However, most realtime captioners, CART providers, court reporters, and other people who have studied steno theory would have no problem deciphering what those letters say. When a person learns how to write on the steno machine, they learn what is called a steno theory. The theory is the language of machine shorthand. For their first three to six months learning steno, students learn how to write the vowel and consonant sounds used in the English language. There are a number of different steno theories. However, most of these theories use the same key combinations to represent the different letters of the alphabet. Using the steno keyboard, pressing one key or several keys creates these letters. For example, if you asked any steno writer what an initial TK is in steno, that person would be able to tell you that it is a D. If you asked what EU is in steno, that person would tell you that it is an I. Now that you know that, if you go back and look at the steno outlines that began this article, they might make a little more sense. For those of you who cannot read steno, those steno outlines would translate as: Happy Independence Day ................................................................ ................................................................ weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://deafdigest.com updated every Monday ................................................................ ................................................................ I THOUGHT THE DEAF COULD....... have no need for interpreters because a request has never been made This is totally wrong. when a hearing person never meets a deaf person in his life his knowledge of the deaf are often wrong ................................................................ ................................................................ For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com for Special Notes, please go to the bottom of the Gold section ................................................................ ................................................................ 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: http://www.weitzlux.com/failed-cochlear-implants_1937570.html ................................................................ ................................................................ Deaf Cruise Canada and New England 2010 3 Days Pre-cruise Events. 3 Popular Tours! Canada & New England Cruise October 16th to 23rd, 2010 http://www.DeafCruise.com/canada Deaf Cruise Caribbean 2011 3 Days Pre-cruise Events. 3 Popular Tours and Prizes! Caribbean Cruise February 27th to March 6th, 2011 4 Most Popular Port of Calls 2 Days Post Cruise Events. 2 Fun Tours!! For more information http://www.DeafCruise.com/caribbean Deaf Cruise Alaska 2011 2 Options: 7 Days cruise only or 15 Days cruise-tours. 3 Days Pre-cruise Events. 2 Most Adventure Tours! 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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 ................................................................ ................................................................ Hot DeafNews boring, but important! Is the notorious World Cup vuvuzela being the best thing that has ever happened to hearing aid Research and Development? Well, the Phonak, is testing a superhearing aid that would withstand the noise exerted by the vuvuzela and other ferocious noises. A Phonak prototype is already being tested at one of these soccer venues in South Africa. ..... The Deaf and the Law - location Aurora, Colorado - case deaf pet groomer for Petco Animal Supplies store claimed workplace harassment because of her deafness and filed a complaint with the EEOC - result in a settlement she will be getting $145,000 - comment it was an ugly workplace scene that Petco did nothing to fix ...... The Captioning Blunder of the Week: Pittsburgh Pirates disease (did a good) job .... News of the Week - Looking Back 10 Years Ago: Now that the genetic code has been cracked, is there a danger of genetic discrimination against the disabled, or more specifically, the deaf? Francis Collins, who spearheaded the government genetic coding team, said that he fears the possibility of genetic discrimination on the job. Is this fear exaggerated or is it real? ...... News of the Week - Looking Back 5 Years Ago: Is FCC "gently" scolding us? This is the impression that Commissioner Michael J. Copps seems to convey. In addressing the issue of VRS rates, he implies that responses from the Deaf Community are done at the last minute without doing homework. Copps, however, has no beef with responses from relay providers. .... Deaf Apocalypse of the Week: There was a discussion over the internet regarding "mandatory" CIs for deaf babies. Thrown into the discussion was stem cell therapy replacing the CI's, also making that procedure mandatory. Now, what happens if either the CI or the stem cell therapy fails? There is no such a thing as a medical procedure or a medical operation with a 100 percent success rate. Never was and never will be. ...... A Lipreading Problem: What did that person say? did he say: buy or did he say: by or did he say: bye Of course, one can try to guess at the word by grasping the rest of the sentence, though. if you have lipreading tales, please share these with mailto:barry@deafdigest.com ....... A Vocational Rehabilitation counselor's great news: Your student loans are cancelled after serving ten years as a VR counselor. ...... DeafBook of the Week Illusions of Equality Robert M Buchanan Gallaudet University Press 1999 about Deaf Americans in School and Factory between 1850 and 1950 DeafDigest editor has many deaf-related book in his private home library. Some books are still in print; some books are out of print. Some books are old; some books are recent. Happy reading ! -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- * YOU COULD PLACE YOUR PAID EMPLOYMENT ADS IN THIS SECTION * on a per-subscriber basis, the DeafDigest ad rates are the best in the nation. * For more information, send E-mail to mailto:barry@deafdigest.com -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Assistant Vice President for Finance and Operations National Technical Institute for the Deaf Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) invites applications and nominations for the position of Assistant Vice President for Finance and Operations of the National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID). The Assistant Vice President reports directly to the President of NTID and is a key member of the college's leadership team overseeing six directors/managers and their respective departments throughout the Finance and Operations organizational structure. The Assistant Vice President is responsible for providing leadership regarding NTID financial and operational matters. Areas of major responsibility include: management of policies and procedures for the financial sustainability of NTID; budget preparation and monitoring; active participation in college strategic planning and implementation; oversight of facilities planning, operation, scheduling and maintenance; supervision of information technology (IT) deployment, resources, and IT policies and procedures (including Information Security); and overseeing the management of the Dyer Arts Center. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR IRC39263: For a more detailed listing of job requirements and to apply for this position, please complete an online application at: http://apptrkr.com/151956 To ensure full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply by August 1, 2010. EO/AAE -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Longmeadow Campus Director Willie Ross School for the Deaf Longmeadow, MA The Willie Ross School for the Deaf is seeking an experienced Administrator to lead its Longmeadow Campus programs located in Longmeadow, MA. The Longmeadow Campus serves deaf and hard-of-hearing students ages 3-22 years of age. Willie Ross School for the Deaf is one of the most uniquely structured schools for the deaf and hard-of-hearing students in the United States. WRSD constantly strives to achieve an instructional environment which will meet the needs of all our students as they develop. WRSD.s educational model offers an array of instructional environments to our students. WRSD's approach, which recognizes the value of many different methods, is intended to provide our students with an appropriate and contemporary instructional model, communication methodology, and additional related services. This position is a 12 month Administrative position. Duties will include oversight of Faculty and the Transition: School-to-Work program and related staff needs. Responsibilities also include development of I.E.P.'s supervision of direct care staff, and facilities oversight. Search reopened - position available upon hire. Qualifications: - MA Licensure - Teacher of the Deaf - Fluency in Sign Language - Comfortable using Simcom Approach Competitive Benefits: - Health Insurance - 403(b) Retirement Plan - Short-term Disability - Life Insurance - Cafeteria Plan that offers pretax savings on health insurance premiums, health costs and dependent care Also available for those who wish to augment their benefits: - Supplemental life insurance - Disability insurance - Accident insurance - 100% voluntary dental plan If interested in applying for the position: Please send resume to Veronica Miller, Coordinator of Student & Administrative Services ( mailto:vmiller@willierossschool.org ) or mail to: Veronica Miller Willie Ross School for the Deaf 32 Norway Street, Longmeadow, MA 01106. No phone calls please. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Employment Opportunity Support Service Specialist GACHI, Inc position at the Augusta, Georgia Office GACHI Inc, Serving Deaf and Hard of Hearing Communities, has immediate opening for the following: Support Service Specialist - Augusta, Georgia Office Full-time, permanent position in Augusta, Georgia. Salary plus medical & dental benefits. Responsibilities: To educate, promote and empower consumers to obtaining any accommodations necessary for equal access to include non ADA relate issues, life issues, independent living, and become self sufficient. Requirements: Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of advocating, advising or counseling and fluent American Sign Language skills. Mail resume to: GACHI Attn: Kathy Keeter, Advocacy Program Supervisor 4800 Armour Road, Bldg C, Suite E Columbus, Georgia 31904 Or FAX to: 706-571-9745 Or Email to: mailto:kkeeter@gachi.org Position remains open until filled. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Position Available Teacher of the Deaf Indiana School for the Deaf Indianapolis, IN The Indiana School for the Deaf is seeking qualified candidates to interview for a teacher of the deaf position for the 2010-2011 school year. Available position is: High School - English The Indiana School for the Deaf (ISD) is a co-educational, residential school, founded in 1843, which serves a student population of 350+ students with more the 50% living in the residential halls. ISD is nationally recognized for its on-going commitment to bilingual/bicultural education for Deaf students. ISD seeks Teaching candidates who possess the following qualifications/qualities: - Indiana (or equivalent) Teacher's License - Certification in subject area (English- High School) - The possibility of a secondary licensure in a World Language preferred, but not required - Commitment to bilingual/bicultural education - Ability to deliver curriculum utilizing a variety of teaching methods - Individuals who love working with children/adolescents/young adults - 3.0 or above score on the American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (Arrangements can be made for candidates to take the test at ISD.) - Knowledge of child development and successful educational techniques - Excellent communication and human-relations skills - Individuals who excel in both leadership and teamwork roles Applicants must submit an Indiana State Application via the Indiana State Personnel website at http://www.in.gov/spd Use the "Employment Opportunity" link - Posting # 568909 This position will be posted from: 7/2/10-7/18/10 If you have any questions please contact Missy Betzold in our Human Resources Department via telephone (317/920-6218 v/tty) or E-Mail: mailto:mbetzold@isd.k12.in.us Mission Statement - The Indiana School for the Deaf Community promotes academic and social excellence for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students through a Bilingual/Bicultural environment. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (revised deadline) 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (updated July 4th) - EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT GLAD !! - - 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
DeafDigest – 04 July 2010
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SOME HEARING PEOPLE DON’T KNOW THEIR GENES A hearing woman was surprised to have two deaf daughters. She had no deaf members in her family or in her husband’s family for about 2 or 3 generations. She was still puzzled about it, and decided to research her family tree. She went to libraries, archives and spoke with very distant members of the family tree. Her research went back to about ten generations. She then discovered she had several deaf members way back in the past. How many people want to do heavy family history research? Some do, but many don’t.
DeafDigest – 01 July 2010
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