DeafDigest Gold - December 13, 2009 Gold edition Barry Strassler, Editor http://deafdigest.com - updated every Monday America's Unique Deaf Stories; free subscription serving the Deaf Community since 1996; 13th year (to unsubscribe, please click on unsubscribe link at bottom or go to http://deafdigest.com and click on subscribe and follow instructions ) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- ASL Videos of the Week: http://deafdigest.com/videos/deafmagicians/ http://deafdigest.com/videos/emgsignlanguage/ .. Deaf Cartoon (Fogey) of the week: http://deafdigest.com/comics/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- New Smartphones Available at Harris-Wireless * The Blackberry Bold 9700 and HTC Pure are recent additions to the Harris-Wireless store. The Blackberry Bold 9700 is a smaller and sleeker Blackberry and features an optical trackpad. An unlimited data plan is available through TMobile. 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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: - Very Hot News The teachers at Florida School for the Deaf and the Florida Education Association are in agreement - in that they both disagree! The issue is longevity pay, whereas other sticking issues have been resolved. As a result, mediation may be the way to go. But if the decision by the special magistrate displeases either party, then the state legislative body may have to step in and render a binding decision. - Thursday December 10th Is Target Field, the home park of the Minnesota Twins baseball team, the most deaf-accessible venue in USA? In a press release, it was announced that: - some walk-in ticket windows are hearing aid compatible - ticket sellers' faces are fully visible for the benefit of lipreaders at all walk-in ticket windows - all seats, even the worst in the house, have clear sightlines to the captioning boards (no more neck craning) - Friday December 11th When Winter Olympics comes up in February, do keep your eye on the Canadian national women's hockey team. One of the players - Meghan Agosta - is deaf. She took leave from her classes at Mercyhurst University (PA) to train full time with the women's hockey team. - Saturday December 12th Teletext is officially dead in Great Britain. Way back in the early eighties, the American deaf community leaders were split on which closed captioning system to endorse - Line 21 or the Teletext. Line 21 only offered captions whereas Teletext was like a Swiss Army knife - many "tools", one of which was closed captioning. The ABC network favored Line 21; NBC was neutral; CBS was anti-Line 21, pro-Teletext. Line 21 eventually won and Teletext died in USA. But it continued in Great Britain for many years until it died just recently. (please go back to the Blue edition for the Sunday-Wednesday Hot Deaf News) .. Deaf Miscellaneous stuff: Our Matt Hamill was pummeled last week by opponent Jon Jones in a series of illegal blows in the Ultimate Fighter encounter. The referee disqualified Jones, making Hamill the winner. Jones accepted and acknowledged his illegal blows. Few days later, he had second thoughts and has formally appealed his disqualification! .............................................................. 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 .............................................................. .............................................................. FREE SHIPPING IN DECEMBER! Do your holiday shopping at WCI from the comfort of your home! Choose from the wide selection of products on our website or in the catalog. And here's a gift for you too! FREE GROUND SHIPPING for orders over $50.00! (excludes both CapTel 200 and 800i) Call 1-800-233-9130 (V/TTY) or visit us at: http://www.weitbrecht.com/onsale.php?utm_source=dd for details. For a copy of our NEW catalog, email your request to: mailto:sales@weitbrecht.com We're now on Facebook! Come visit us! WCI. Providing Solutions for People with Hearing Loss. .............................................................. .............................................................. HEARING AND DEAF MAGICIANS We have many deaf and hard of hearing magicians. The deaf magicians perform their tricks without music. The hard of hearing (and hearing) magicians perform with music. A deaf magician was disqualified in a contest because the judges thought he was using music to help him with his acts. They thought he was hearing, and faking his deafness to help him win the contest. - for ASL News version, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/videos/deafmagicians/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) A CHALLENGE FOR SIGN LANGUAGE STUDENTS Past Gallaudet president Edward Miner Gallaudet was fluent in sign language. But it was an old fashioned sign language that is not used today. There is a film of him using that sign language. Would ASL and Deaf Studies students be able to watch the film and understand Dr. Gallaudet's signs? - for ASL News version, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/videos/emgsignlanguage/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) A DUMB HOTEL FRONT DESK PERSON A DeafDigest subscriber checked into a Washington, DC hotel, and upon entering her room, she saw message light blinking on the telephone. She then went to the front desk to ask someone to retrieve the message. The front desk person wrote down the instructions: press 9 press 1 Is it possible that a hotel clerk would be so clueless to the guest's deafness and the uselessness of the room telephone? TODAY'S NEWSPAPER STORY ON NEXT GALLAUDET PRESIDENT HURWITZ The story in a Rochester newspaper pretty much sums up the background on Alan Hurwitz, who will be Gallaudet's next president. The story is at: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20091213/NEWS01/912130347 No newspaper story is 100 percent accurately written, but the gist is it is very, very reasonably accurate. Two things regarding the story; Alan loves football but never played this sport while growing up. And the story failed to mention that wife Vicki was instrumental in founding the Advocacy Services for Abused Deaf Victims (ASADV) in the Rochester area. And regarding these deafened war veterans, Gallaudet had two deafened Vietnam war veterans during the late sixties that contributed greatly to the baseball and football teams! NO ACTION AT MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY The deaf community rallied against Michigan State University's decision to drop the Deaf Education program. The newspaper story on the rally said: MSU takes no action on deaf program DeafDigest is trying to figure out what the headline is implying. Is it implying that the MSU president decided to leave the Deaf Program as is? Or is it implying that the MSU president has decided to let the decision to drop the program stand as is? This headline is perplexing and confusing. Only time will tell. THE "AMAZING" DEAF EMPLOYEE There was a story in a newspaper of a deaf man winning an Outstanding Employee award. The employer, the employment placement specialist, the job coach, the fellow employees and the customers were all equally awed by that efficient deaf employee. The person less impressed with these praises was the deaf employee himself. He was only doing his job in the best way he could. Would these same people be all equally awed by that efficient hearing employee? Probably not because the public takes it for granted that the hearing employee is supposed to be efficient. But when a deaf employee is efficient, everyone is surprised! THE CI AND THE FOOTBALL, REVISITED DeafDigest said that there is no special helmet for a CI user and that he needs to take off the implant when playing football. A DeafDigest subscriber did not agree. Football is a violent sport. Concussions in football has become a serious medical issue. The world's best football helmet will not protect a healthy football player from getting a concussion. This being said, the world's best football helmet will not accommodate a CI on the football field. In other words, take it off when playing football. The Washington Redskins once had a special radio helmet to accommodate a player that was deaf in one ear. OUR ORGANIZATIONS SERVING THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING We have many, many organizations, both national and local, that serve deaf and hard of hearing people. One such organization is: National Cued Speech Association The web site is at: http://www.cuedspeech.org (new series) AN EXCUSE FOR NOT WEARING A HEARING AID I am not interested .............................................................. .............................................................. 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? Single Sided Deafness It is the same as deaf in one ear. The need to turn their better ear towards the voice so that they could function as hearing individuals .............................................................. .............................................................. Interpreters and ASL & ITP Students and Teachers Deserve More from a Conference Hi ... We are the 31st World's Largest Silent Weekend The venue for the June 24-27, 2010 event will handle 700-1000 participants and include a medical interpreting track. Novice, beginning, intermediate and advanced ASL and ITP students, as well as interpreters (CEUs offered) will have around 150 hours of seminars to choose from. The 31st Silent Weekend is at the Florida Hotel at the Florida Mall in Orlando with its huge food court allowing you to have a complete meal for $5.99 instead of paying $20-30 at other conferences' hotel prices. The room costs are even lower next year ... just $105 with free parking and unlimited free internet! Students, teachers and interpreters seeking to improve their skills can bring family members and they can take novice sign language classes! Many of our current interpreters started out as novice ASL students at the Silent Weekend! There are simply no other local, regional or national conferences offering you so many hours of classes as inexpensively as the Silent Weekends. Just check them out and register at http://www.DrSign.com Sign language DVDs are available online at http://www.DrSign.com - A DVD "When 'Duck' is not Enough" to show you how to represent inanimate objects is now available Join us for the 9th Florida/Alaska Motorcycle Benefit Run to help deaf babies! This is the world's longest group motorcycle benefit run. Some people are planning to fly to Calgary, Alberta and rent cars and follow us to and from Alaska and enjoy bed and breakfast inns! See http://www.AlaskaBikeRun.com for updates and photos. These trips will take place every year so why not make plans to join us now in July 17, 2010? Please browse our selection of signing greeting cards at: http://www.DrSign.com .............................................................. .............................................................. Hot DeafNews boring, but important! The Department of Justice reached agreement with Atlanta to make sure the city is in compliance with the ADA regulations to make the quality of life easier for the disabled, the deaf included. ... DeafLibrary Page of the Week The moon is full of craters. These craters are named after people, who were famous for one thing or another years ago. We currently have six craters on moon named after the deaf. Who are these deaf people that the craters are named after? Do click on http://deafdigest.com/deafcraters (on a rotating basis, a different DeafLibrary Page topic will be featured every week) .. Deaf Picture of the Week: Brad Minns, deaf model http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091205/NEWS10/912050329 .. Question of the week: Q. I understand that we have world deaf rugby group called International Deaf Rugby Organization. It is not affiliated with the International Sports Organization of the Deaf (CISS). Why? A. the rugby group allows mildly and moderately deaf rugby players whereas the CISS eligibility is 55dB in the better ear. 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 hearing people stop covering their mouths when speaking with each other, thinking we, the deaf, are superlipreaders. .. DeafHistory - Looking Back: Year 1880 - a newspaper headline ran like this: Deafness is practically abolished It was written up by a newspaper reporter after observing deaf children's speaking skills at an oral school. This story came up before the Milan Convention which wanted sign language banned from schools for the deaf anywhere in the world! .. Deaf and the Money: $3,000 for 4 nights ($750.00 each) at the hotel on the Gallaudet campus! Yes, only during the Obama inauguration week last January. Rates went back to normal once inauguration ended .. DeafNumbers of the Week: 470 number of deaf delegates at the recently held Jehovah's Witnesses convention at Ghana .. DeafDigest Sports DeafDigest Sports is a no-cost subscription available only for DeafDigest subscribers; e-mail mailto:barry@deafdigest.com it is not available online, only by email -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- * 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Faculty positions open Gallaudet University Washington, DC All positions contingent on funding For detailed job descriptions, go to: http://gallaudet.edu/af/hrs_employment.xml or contact mailto:rebecca.hogan@gallaudet.edu Send letter of application, vitae, official graduate transcripts, and three letters of reference as indicated in job description. Gallaudet University serves deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing students from many different backgrounds and seeks to develop a workforce that reflects the diversity of its student body. Gallaudet is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and actively encourages deaf, hard of hearing, members of traditionally underrepresented groups, people with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply for open positions. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- applications accepted AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL) (MSSD) AND ELEMENTARY (KDES) on campus of Gallaudet University Washington, DC The two Clerc Center schools, the Kendall Demonstration Elementary School (KDES) and the Model Secondary School for the Deaf (MSSD) are located on the beautiful 100-acre campus of Gallaudet University, in our nation's capitol. We are recruiting for content area teachers and are accepting applications at this time. Our content areas are: AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL) (MSSD) AND ELEMENTARY (KDES) To learn more about the above positions at Clerc Center, please go to our website http://gallaudet.edu/af/hrs_employment.xml and click on Clerc Center Teachers and see job advertisement for details. If interested for any of these position, submit a letter of interest, a completed Gallaudet University Application Form, an up-to-date resume, copies of all valid licenses to teach (if you possess any), official college transcripts (undergraduate, graduate and PhD degrees), three (3) current and signed letters of recommendation (from supervisors who know about your teaching ability) to Clerc Center Human Resources at the following address: Clerc Center Human Resources Gallaudet University - KDES room 3201 800 Florida Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20002 mailto:clerchr@gallaudet.edu 202-651-5264 (V) 866-970-4252 (VP) 202-651-5457 (FAX) Gallaudet University Application Form link: http://gallaudet.edu/af/hrs_employment.xml EEO Statement: Gallaudet University serves deaf and hard of hearing students from many different backgrounds and seeks to develop a workforce that reflects the diversity of its student body. Gallaudet is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and actively encourages deaf, hard of hearing, members of traditionally underrepresented groups, people with disabilities, women and veterans to apply for open positions. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- We are recruiting for these positions - Content Specialist - Manager, Early Intervention and Cochlear Implant Education Center - Manager, Educational Planning Office - Manager, Institutional Compliance - Manager, Planning and Organizational Development - Student Support Specialist Gallaudet University Washington, DC 20002 Please apply if you are interested in any of these positions. To apply, mail a resume and Gallaudet University job application form to: Gallaudet University Personnel Office College Hall- Room 106 800 Florida Avenue, N.E. Washington, DC 20002 Or Fax resume and Gallaudet University Employment job application to: 202-651-5344 Email address: mailto:Personnel.Office@gallaudet.edu Any questions regarding to these positions, contact Personnel office at 202-651-5352 **For details on these vacancies, please click on this link: http://gallaudet.edu/af/hrs_employment.xml Locate "Job Listing", click on "Professional Staff", and then click on specific position you are interested in. Gallaudet University is an equal opportunity employer/educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age, hearing status, disability, covered veteran status, marital status, personal appearance, gender orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, source of income, place of business or residence, pregnancy, childbirth, or any other unlawful basis. Employees and recruiting sources are encouraged to refer qualified individuals from protected classes for available positions. Individuals who may have inquiries regarding the University's policy and procedures or who may wish to file a complaint should contact the University's EEO Office, Gallaudet University, 800 Florida Avenue NE, Washington DC 20002-3695, 202-651-5075. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position announcement American Sign Language/Deaf Studies Instructor (Fall 2010) College of Southern Nevada Las Vegas metropolitan area College of Southern Nevada recognizes that embracing diversity maximizes faculty and staff contribution to our goals and provides the best opportunity for student achievement. CSN is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. CSN is responsive to serving the educational needs of a diverse and ever-changing community. CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. AA/EOE/ADA. Job description: 1. Teach ASL courses (all levels) 2. Teach courses within the Deaf Studies Program degree including Deaf Culture, Deaf History, Structure of ASL, and new courses that might be added to the existing program. 3. Develop syllabi, course outlines, curriculum, assessment plans and reports for all courses. 4. Evaluate student outcomes 5. Assess students' language competency levels. 6. Provide student advisement and recruitment services 7. Participate in program/division meetings 8. Serve on department and college committees 9. Travel to multi campus locations possibly on a day, evening or weekend schedule 10. Mentor adjunct faculty within the Deaf Studies Unit Note: Application review will begin on January 16, 2010. For full consideration, all application materials must be received no later than January 15, 2010. Required qualifications: 1. Bachelor's Degree: preferably in Deafness and/or ASL from a regionally accredited College or University. 2. ASLTA qualifications Preferred qualifications: 1. Master's Degree from a regionally accredited College or University: preferably in Deaf Studies/ASL or a related field 2. A minimum of 2 years of experience in a post-secondary setting. 3. ASLTA certification or RID certification 4. Additional Skills: experience with interactive lab instruction; experience with technology specific to Deaf individuals. Quick link: http://jobs.csn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51296 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position openings 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 centered with about 85% of our staff being Deaf or hard of hearing. Our staff environment is one of incredible teamwork and mutual support. As a result, we are rapidly growing with new programs and expansions of our existing programs. Whether you are a high school graduate, recent college graduate or have many years experience in the field of human services we have a career building position waiting for you! DSC is looking for dedicated, motivated, energetic individuals who are fluent in American Sign Language and knowledgeable about Deaf Culture and the Deaf Community to fill the following positions: - PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT COORDINATOR: We are seeking a team player with a proven background working with quality improvement and system integration activities which includes: developing, implementing and monitoring PI initiatives & quality control activities of program regulations such as CARF standards to ensure high standards are being met. Responsible to monitor, collect, input various data into database systems as well as analysis to provide data reports. Qualifications: BA degree in the field of health/human services with 5 years of experience in human services field, preference someone with a strong clinical background, must have excellent time management, writing and organizational skills. Fluency in American Sign Language 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. - OFFICE COORDINATOR: We are seeking someone with a human resources background to assist Office Manager with day to day management details. Responsibilities include: Prepare and process human resources files, organize & monitor training activities, maintain training records, compile various reports, memos and minutes, maintain HR database, and complete payroll items. Provide technical assistance with various office equipment and trouble shoot facility/maintenance issues when needed. Assist with providing consultation to supervisory staff on issues surrounding human resources related issues, policies and procedures. Assist in licensure/audit activities for all programs. Assist with supervising & training support staff. Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in business administration, human resources management or related field with 6 years of Human Resources/Administrative experience. Must have strong organization, communication, writing and leadership skills. Fluency in American Sign Language preferred. - MEDICAL CLAIM/BILLING SPECIALIST: We are seeking an additional team player with a proven background working with Medicaid, Medicare and multiple insurance companies. The ideal candidate has experience in obtaining insurance authorizations and resolving discrepancies. Qualifications: 2+ years of experience in claims follow up & A/R experience. Skills: Data entry, ability to analyze information, quality focus, productivity, organization, professionalism, attention to detail, financial/documentation/reporting proficiencies and capability of meeting timelines. The responsibilities will include but not limited to the following: ensures payments by verifying accuracy of Medicaid coding; resolves disputed claims by gathering; verifying, and providing additional information; following-up on claims; resolves discrepancies by examining and evaluating data; selecting corrective steps; and prepares monthly reports of Medicaid billing by summarizing billings, adjustments, and revenues received. - 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. The qualified candidate shall possess: 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. Send your letter of intent and resumes to: Linda Claypool Office Manager/HR Deaf Services Center 614 N. Easton Road, Glenside, PA 19038 Email: mailto:lclaypool@salisb.com or Fax: 215-884-6301 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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 December 13th) - EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT GLAD !! - - Job Developer/Interpreter - Pacoima, CA - Job Developer/Interpreter - Rancho Cucamonga, CA - Community Interpreter - Los Angeles, CA To learn more about the above positions at GLAD, please go to our website: http://www.gladinc.org If interested for any of these positions then please submit resume and application to: Jeff Fetterman Human Resources Specialist Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, Inc. 2222 Laverna Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90041 V/TDD: (323) 550-4207 Fax #: (323) 550-4204 E-mail: mailto:jfetterman@gladinc.org -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Special Notes: Copyright 2009 by Barry Strassler, DeafDigest. 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