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This is the Blue section. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Hot Deaf News during the week: - Very Hot News Gallaudet defeats Anna Maria College 56-7 today in a football game and is now 5-4 for the season; Gallaudet was 2-8 last season and so, this season is a huge improvement. One game is remaining and it is with SUNY-Maritime next week. .. Jacqui Smith, not deaf, is the Member of Parliament in Great Britain. She invited a group of deaf constituents to a tour of the Parliament, and was told no interpreters were available nor were loops fully installed throughout the touring area. She made a considerable stink about it, which hit the newspapers. - Sunday October 25th A new hotel in Faribault, Minnesota is GrandStay Residential Suites. Faribault is where Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf is located. And this hotel, part of the GrandStay Hospitality chain, has installed flashing strobe lights in all of its rooms, claiming to be the first one in the nation to have this feature. While DeafDigest is not sure of this claim, it is an important feature because big events at the school attracts overnight visitors. - Monday October 26th Microsoft, so concerned about the content of the upcoming variety show by "Family Guy" creator Seth MacFarlane, backed out of its promise to be the program sponsor. One of the reasons for the pull out was jokes, in poor taste, that mocked the deaf and of deafness. - Tuesday October 27th Cambodia, after years of neglecting the educational needs of the deaf, is playing catch up with establishment of classes for deaf children. It was written up in a newspaper story - Wednesday October 28th What are the needs of the deaf residents of North Dakota? This is what a special team of parents, legislators, community leaders and deaf school alumni is trying to find out. A series of meetings will take place across the state. A newspaper story made an announcement about these plans. (Thursday-Saturday Hot Deaf News will be in the Gold edition) .. Deaf Miscellaneous stuff: There is a Bay Bridge crisis in the San Francisco Bay area. A deaf person watching a program on Channel 5 would know about that emergency immediately after the bridge was closed. Those watching other TV programs may not have known about it immediately. .. The-First-Of-Its-Kind-Camp The camp is designed for only forty-eight high school aged deaf and hard of hearing youths of all ethnic/racial backgrounds African-American, Latino, Asian, and (Native) American Indian, bi-racial, multi-racial Sponsored by National Deaf People of Color Council June 13-27, 2010 Camp Taloali, in Stayton, Oregon to see the flyer, click on: http://deafdigest.com/uploads/dyccflyer.pdf for more information and camper application form, click on: http://deafdigest.com/uploads/dyccinformation1.pdf to apply as a staff member: http://deafdigest.com/uploads/dyccstaffapplication1.pdf http://deafdigest.com/uploads/dyccstaffapplication2.pdf to apply as a camp worker: http://deafdigest.com/uploads/dyccworkopportunities.pdf For more information, contact: mailto:dycc2010@gmail.com or http://www.deafpeopleofcolor.org and http://www.dycc.org .. Deaf Group Home at La Familia, near Albuquerque, NM Deaf Group Home at La Familia, near Albuquerque, NM for Deaf Youth - education support services - clinical services - job skills training - employment support - life skills training - school to work transition planning - community involvement - recreational outings & entertainment for more information, email mailto:asl@nm.net or click on: http://www.deafdigest.com/lafamilia.doc ................................................................ ................................................................ 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) ................................................................ ................................................................ SHOP EARLY AND SAVE BIG IN NOVEMBER! 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Without a menu, communications could be difficult between the hearing waiter and the deaf tourist. Just to be play it safe, make sure the restaurant has a menu before you go inside and sit down. - for ASL News version, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/videos/video-travelmenu/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) ASL-SIGNING If a deaf person signs very fast, is it ASL- signing? Yes, it is. But if a deaf person signs so slow; so slow that it is easy to put you to sleep, is it ASL? Good question? - for ASL News version, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/videos/video-aslsigning/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) DEAF CULTURE CLASS AT MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY Marymount University is a fast growing university in Northern Virginia. For the first time, ASL 101 class was offered on the campus and 22 students signed up for it. A group of deaf individuals, DeafDigest editor, included, was invited to give a talk on Deaf Culture this week. Because Marymount belongs to the same athletic conference with Gallaudet, DeafDigest editor was curious. He asked the class how many of them participate in sports? Approximately six students raised their hands. DeafDigest editor then asked how do they feel playing against Gallaudet, which consists of deaf students. They said it was no big deal - they just want to win, no matter if the opponents were hearing or deaf. 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DEAF PERFORMERS IN SOAP OPERAS Last week's DeafDigest mentioned deaf performers in past Soap Opera episodes. Here's some more: - a deaf child in "All My Children" with much arguing over to have a CI or not to have a CI - a young deaf boy in "Days of Our Lives" way back in the 1980's - a deaf boy in "One Day to Live" and parents learned signs to communicate with him A VIDEO GAME WITH AUDIO There is a video game called "Cover Orange." During the game, the orange greets the hearing person with "hi" and if the orange falls off the map, it says "bye". A deaf person playing the game would not know these two words. Is it important? A hearing gamer said no! Still, is there a continuing reason why the games are not captioned? DEAF ISSUES (short series; based on comments by educators and deaf service professionals) the numbers of deaf children with classroom issues are much higher than their hearing counterparts. And since many families do not know sign language, these deaf children keep their troubles bottled up inside them! (series to continue until it runs out) WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE? being challenged by the coordinator of the event, which booked the services of the interpreter: who are you? if you have these "hate" or "horror" stories, please mailto:barry@deafdigest.com COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR - continuing series Another question that people often ask me when they see me with the steno machine is how fast someone can write with "one of those machines." Most captioners and CART providers start off as court reporters, and so they have passed the same tests that court reporters take in court reporting school. In many states, court reporters must pass a test at 225 words per minute in order to be certified. In order to achieve the Registered Professional Reporter certification offered by the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA), a court reporter or captioner must pass tests at speeds up to 225 words per minute. To obtain the Registered Merit Reporter certification, one must pass tests at speeds up to 260 words per minute. At the NCRA annual convention, there is a speed contest where contestants compete at speeds up to 280 words per minute. ................................................................ ................................................................ weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://deafdigest.com updated every Monday ................................................................ ................................................................ A DEAF SCIENTIST FUNCTIONING IN ALL-HEARING ENVIRONMENT the job that I do pays very well, but there is a downside - that layoffs are quick when economy is bad. This is why I'm always relocating to wherever the job is. (series to continue for a number of weeks) ................................................................ ................................................................ 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 ................................................................ ................................................................ http://www.healthbridges.info announcement HEALTH AND ADVOCACY INFORMATION FOR PERSON WHO ARE DEAF, DEAF-BLIND, AND HARD OF HEARING: Persons who are Deaf, Deafblind and hard of hearing are grossly underserved by both the physical health and the behavioral health care system. In many cases, the patient as well as the health care provider who may provide service to them, is unaware of laws that mandate the provision of accommodations in the health care setting so that all persons have equal access to health related information. A new web site called http://www.healthbridges.info was created by people who are Deaf, DeafBlind and hard of hearing. Each month the topics discussed will change. Please visit the site and let us know about topics that you want to learn more about. http://www.healthbridges.info ................................................................ ................................................................ Hot DeafNews boring, but important! A survey was taken of deaf patients in Great Britain, and the findings were that: - appointments were missed when deaf patients could not catch their names being called out in the waiting rooms - lack of interpreters have resulted in continuing illnesses, confusion over medications or full information being withheld from the doctors - doctors, nurses and medical technicians do not face the deaf patients when dealing with them .. The Deaf and the Law If you are deaf and work for the federal government, and you are asked to travel, as part of your job, are you entitled to interpreters, assistive devices, etc? Yes. The government calls it: Federal travel of an employee with special needs .. DeafADA Issue of the Week: Q. If a deaf person, not affiliated with a company or an agency, attends a workshop, is he entitled to an interpreter? A. Hard to say; very complicated issue, according to an attorney that specializes in disability-related needs .. The Captioning Blunder of the Week: ESPN fired Steve flfrs (Phillips) last night .... What became of? Ron Symansky - past quiet but very hard working offensive tackle with the Gallaudet football team, early eighties - present associate professor, Johnson County Community College in Kansas, interpretive training program & also teaches ASL classes mailto:barry@deafdigest.com with "past" and "present" details .. News of the Week - Looking Back 10 Years Ago: Number of Deaf DNAs? The October 1999 issue of the National Geographic magazine has come up with 15 deaf genes as the latest count. Still researching are 85 more suspected deaf genes. .. News of the Week - Looking Back 5 Years Ago: What is the cost of placing a quarter page ad in the Washington Post? Do not know the exact costs but it is not cheap. DHHIG, NAD, American Association of People with Disabilities and the SHHH jointly placed an ad in the October 29th edition of the Post. They call it a collaborated ad. The ad was not about the Presidential Election candidates but about hiring more deaf and hard of hearing in the federal government. Timing is interesting because DeafDigest mentioned in a recent edition that hiring of the disabled, and the deaf, in federal government has declined for the past decade. .... Deaf Apocalypse of the Week: Is age helping Evelyn Glennie, the world's best percussionist, change her attitude? In the past she would not learn sign language. Also, in the past, she did not want to be identified as the Deaf Percussionist, but as the Percussionist. Nowadays, at the ripe old age of 40 something, she is learning signs for the the first time in her life! .. A Vocational Rehabilitation counselor's great news: Two of your customers are siblings and have the same initials. You send paperwork for one of them to sign for an alarm clock before you pay...you send it to the wrong sibling who, by the way, delivers the form to the correct sibling so that the clock seller can be paid. .. A Lipreading Problem: What did that person say? A deaf employee in a dairy plant that milks cows, misunderstood the foreman. He thought the foreman said hand; he actually said pan. As a result, the deaf employee pulled the wrong switch, thus contaminating the milk! very scary; the deaf employee would have been fired, but the foreman realized the error of lipreading ways and kept him on the payroll. if you have lipreading tales, please share these with mailto:barry@deafdigest.com -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- * 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (11/1/09 updated posting) 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 Posting # Closing Date Spoken English Specialist 565495 11/04/2009 Residential Advisor 565718 11/03/2009 Sub Teacher (4) 565754 11/12/2009 (#) = number of job available for that position. Applicants must submit an Indiana State Application via the Indiana State Personnel website at http://www.in.gov/jobs If you have any questions please contact Carole Morgan in our Human Resources Department via telephone (317/920-6340 v/tty) or E-Mail: mailto:cmorgan@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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Regional Specialist Ohlone College Fremont, CA Under general supervision of the Director of Gallaudet University Regional Center, to develop collaborative relationships with educational programs and professionals in deaf and hard of hearing related fields throughout the Western state region (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming), in keeping with the mission of the Regional Center. This position will require extensive travel, night and weekend work. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications must be submitted to the Human Resources Office by 4:00 pm by Friday, November 6, 2009. The College reserves the right to continue or close the recruitment at any time. Ohlone Classified Applications may be obtained by visiting our website at http://www.ohlonejobs.com Submit Applications to the Human Resources Office. The Human Resources Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please Note: Applications/resumes, etc. may be FAXED to (510) 659-6025 or emailed to mailto:recruitment@ohlone.edu EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION GUIDELINES: Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (deaf education, rehabilitation or related field preferred,) a Master's degree preferred. Experience: Two years of work experience in deaf education, rehabilitation or related field. For complete details please visit http://www.ohlonejobs.com EOE -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Deaf Services Children's Case Manager Community Counseling Center Westbrook, ME (Portland metropolitan area) Community Counseling Center, a leading nonprofit provider of family services and behavioral health, is seeking a Case Manager for Deaf Services Children's Case Management. The Case Manager will work with children, adolescents and their families in accordance with agency, community, and program needs in the Deaf Services Children's Case Management program. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring service plans that are tailored to individual client needs, as well as support increased client and family functioning, and ensure that each client receives services that are sensitive to his/her cultural needs. The successful candidate will support comprehensive and ongoing coordination of services received from various providers and ensure effective communication and appropriate service delivery. In addition, our case managers advocate for and support clients to ensure access to community services. The Case Manager will effectively utilize the Agency's electronic consumer software system. With roots dating back to 1874, CCC is one of Maine's oldest and most comprehensive private, nonprofit family service agencies, making a difference in the lives of more than 6,000 individuals and families each year. In addition to providing high quality family, individual and group therapies to help children, adults and senior citizens from all incomes and backgrounds, CCC offers a diverse array of programs. CCC is a member of the Alliance for Children and Families, the National Council for Community Behavioral Health, and is a United Way Partner Agency. The agency is accredited by the National Council on Accreditation. The qualified candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a closely related field and a minimum of 1 year experience in either psychology, behavioral health, social work, special education, counseling, rehabilitation, or related field. Candidate must be fluent in American Sign Language. If interested, please apply by Friday November 13, 2009. Please submit letter of interest and resume to: Kimberly Lefebvre Employment Specialist Maine Mental Health Partners 123 Andover Road Westbrook, ME 04092 mailto:recruitment@memhp.org Fax: 207-761-2388 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- announcing an opening Transition Assistant American School for the Deaf West Hartford, CT Part-Time, 25 hr/wk SCOPE OF DUTIES: Under the supervision of the Coordinator of Student Transition Services (STS) for the Career Academy and Transition Services (CATS) Program, this High School position assists in a variety of duties related to building students' work experience in order to exit the school system and enter adult life. PRIMARY DUTIES: (a) Supervises students in the Student Work Group during the school day and in the Student Employment Program from 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm, Monday through Thursday. (b) Receives work assignments from STS Coordinator, reviews assignments, plans work accordingly, organizes, maintains and cares for tools and supplies needed to carry out the work assignment. Collaborates with Plant Operations, Custodial and Residential Life staff. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: High School diploma or equivalent certificate. Preference given to those with college related course work. Good judgment, flexibility and dependability. Excellent American Sign Language skills. Some knowledge of career and vocational training. HOW TO APPLY: Visit our website, http://www.asd-1817.org to download an application and review the entire job description. All resumes and letters of application may be submitted to: Human Resources American School for the Deaf 139 North Main Street West Hartford, CT 06107-1269 FAX (860) 570-1832 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- open positions The Learning Center for the Deaf Framingham, Massachusetts The Learning Center for the Deaf in Framingham, Massachusetts is growing and seeking qualified applicants for the following positions: - Middle School Supervising Teacher - Educational Audiologist - Classroom Aides - ASL Specialist - Residential Counselor - Girls Dorm - Child Care Workers - Walden School - Wraparound Family Partner - Walden School - Educational Director - Walden School - Preschool Special Needs Teacher of the Deaf - Randolph Campus For more information about these positions and how to apply please go to our web site at http://www.tlcdeaf.org or send resume, cover letter and 3 written letters of recommendations/references to: Judi Broderick The Learning Center for the Deaf Personnel Office 848 Central Street Framingham, MA 01701 mailto:judi_broderick@tlcdeaf.org The Learning Center for the Deaf's 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. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Instructor in Interpreter Preparation - American Sign Language/English Northwestern CT Community College Winsted, CT 10 Months, Tenure-Track Position SEARCH EXTENDED (IPP01) Starting Date: August 25, 2010 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal faculty candidate holds a Master's degree in Interpreting for the Deaf, ASL, or related field. College teaching experience and NIC/RID certification are preferred. Evidence of understanding learning styles, curriculum development, overall computer literacy, and awareness of pedagogical practices and trends that have an impact on interpreter preparation also are preferred. A demonstrated understanding of the mission of the comprehensive community college and its diverse student population is essential. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications as stated are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position and by providing appropriate references. Exceptions to the degree requirements may be made for compelling reasons. RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the Academic Division Director responsibilities include: teaching a range of interpreting and lower level ASL courses, using various delivery systems, from lecture to hybrid/online; evaluating student learning; providing academic advising; assessing and revising individual and program syllabi, materials, and instructional methods periodically; plus outreach and recruitment for the program. Other responsibilities include maintaining currency in teaching techniques, participation in departmental and college-wide committees, and campus service. MINIMUM SALARY: $46,316 approximate annual, plus excellent medical insurance, retirement and related fringe benefits. TO APPLY TO NCCC, PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING: (Only complete application packages will be accepted for consideration) - Letter of Intent - Resume - Typed Employment Application (available at http://www.nwcc.commnet.edu/humanresources/fulltime.htm ) - Unofficial Transcripts from each Degree-Granting Institution - Three letters of recommendation relevant to this particular position to: You may email your application package to: mailto:NW-HumanResources@nwcc.commnet.edu Or mail to: Fran Almeida Pistilli Director of Human Resources Northwestern CT Community College Park Place East, Winsted, CT 06098 APPLICATION DEADLINE: Application materials must be RECEIVED on or before November 20, 2009 NCCC is an EEO/AA employer, M/F. Protected group members are strongly encouraged to apply. Visit our website at http://www.nwcc.commnet.edu -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- open position Computer Integrated Machining Technology (CIMT) Instructional/Support Faculty National Technical Institute for the Deaf Rochester Institute of Technology REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Technical/Industrial Education or related field. Sign language proficiency. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Secondary or post-secondary teaching; industry experience. AA/EOE Review of applications begins: November 13, 2009 This position is subject to available funding For more details and to apply on line please go to: https://mycareer.rit.edu KEYWORD SEARCH: IRC#32632 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Independent Living Advisor Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc Salisbury, Maryland Full/Part Time Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc. is a growing organization that promotes access to services and resources for residents of the Eastern Shore of Maryland who are deaf or hard of hearing and provides opportunities for full participation in all aspects of community life. Responsibilities: Provide training in independent living skills, such as: teaching personal and household management, budgeting skills, TTY training, accessing and utilizing communication resources, medication administration and developing community relationships. Requirements: Fluency in American Sign Language and written English, High School degree required. Demonstrates competency in independent living skills, Valid driver's license required and good driving record. Flexibility in working hours required. Benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Pension, Life, Vacation, sick and personal leave, Healthy Lifestyle Benefit To Apply: Submit a cover letter, resume and three letters of references to : Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc. Human Resources Department 806 Snow Hill Road Salisbury, Maryland 21804 or fax to 410-543-4874. Position is open until filled -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Special notes: (located at the bottom of the Gold section) http://deafdigest.com