DeafDigest Blue - October 31, 2010
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- Dedication
DeafDigest dedicates this edition to Paul Steven Miller,
a disabled attorney that specialized in disability
right law. He departed us so recently.
Not deaf, his death is a big loss for the disability,
the deaf included, community. Said a deaf attorney who
had often been in touch with Stevens over the years:
Professor Miller's passing is an enormous loss to the deaf community.
Not only was he a strong and committed fighter for disability rights in
general, he was very active in trying to get people with disabilities
(including deaf folks) appointed in high positions in the Obama
Administration. The deaf and disability communities have lost a huge
advocate--a giant, if you will.
- Hot Newspaper stories during the week:
School interpreter's daily adventures
http://deafdigest.com/capilynn/
A brand new agency in New Jersey serving the deaf
http://deafdigest.com/lindawalls/
- Very Hot News
the Norwegian Cruise Line has agreed to reimburse
the deaf, and the disabled, for discriminating
against them on tours. Agreement was hammered out
in a settlement in Miami, Florida.
- Sunday October 24th
The TV series - Celebrity Apprentice will feature
Marlee Matlin and it will be up to The Donald
(as known as Donald Trump) to keep or to fire her
- Monday October 25th
Ohio SD superintendent, who is retiring in January,
was seen wearing the jersey of Auburn University,
even though he is a huge LSU football fan.
He lost a bet with teacher Bill Estes, who is a
huge Auburn University fan.
The agreement was that who lost the game would wear
the jersey of the winning team.
- Tuesday October 26th
Newark's famed Bruce Street School for the Deaf
has celebrated its 100th birthday in a big
ceremony
- Wednesday October 27th
Supertalent is a popular TV program in Germany; creating
a sensation on that program is deaf breakdancer Tobias Kramer.
He performed in a recent program.
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(Thursday-Saturday Hot Deaf News will be in the Gold edition)
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Deaf Miscellaneous stuff:
6th Annual World Deaf Poker Tournament
Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada
November 6, 2010
Two Texas Hold'Em, All In, tournaments
The Southern Nevada Silver Knights (SNSK) AND American Society for
The Deaf Children (ASDC) welcomes everyone to this event
We are proud to announce that the American Society For Deaf Children,
a non-profit organization, have joined us as part of the Sixth Annual
World Deaf Poker Tournament. We, at SNSK, acknowledge their important
mission regarding the advancement of deaf children. We feel that this
organization deserved to be our joint partner in this fund raising
event.
SNSK is an organization run by the deaf and hard of hearing men whose
mission is to provide assistance to deaf and deaf related services.
The membership meets here in Las Vegas once a week and function
similar to the Elk's Club, Kiwanis Club, Lions Club, etc.
Southern Nevada Silver Knights and the American Society For Deaf
Children wish to urge those who plan to attend and to make this fund
raiser a success. Net proceeds will go equally to both organizations.
Come and join us for an unique experience of big time poker.
Please go to our web site, http://WWW.LASVEGASDEAF.ORG/POKER, for more
information
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DEAF IN POLITICS
Election Day is coming up soon. Who will win -
Democrats or Republicans? We will wait and find out.
Are the deaf people involved in politics? Yes,
for some of them.
We have few deaf people that won elections; we also
have a few deaf people that ran for office but lost.
And we have had deaf representatives at Democratic
and Republican national conventions.
What about deaf political clubs? We had a few, but
these clubs closed because of lack of interest.
- for ASL News version, please click on the arrow at:
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of each DeafDigest edition)
TIRED OF TRAINING
A new CI does not make a deaf person hearing in
few minutes. Same thing with a new hearing aid.
When a person gets a CI or a hearing aid, they
must go to training classes to learn how to use it.
Many deaf people go to training classes for few
weeks and give up because they are tired of it.
So, is a new CI or a new hearing aid worth it
for these deaf people?
It all depends.
- for ASL News version, please click on the arrow at:
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of each DeafDigest edition)
A GREETING CARD COMPANY IN IDAHO
Itty Bitty Witty Knitties is a greeting card company
in Idaho. It came up with a twist in the hiring of
the deaf - in China.
The factory in China worked with a service agency
to hire the deaf to make greeting cards for the Idaho
company.
We often read about labor in the Third World, making
stuff for American companies - but do we read about these
companies hiring the deaf?
Not really, except for the Idaho company.
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A STOPWATCH IN A CLASSROOM
A deaf student, attending a college in Michigan, was
frustrated with insufficient accommodations the administration
was giving him because of his deafness.
To prove a point, he used a stopwatch in one class. When that class ended, he came up with this conclusion:
- 55 percent of time the hearing students were in discussions
- 45 percent of time the professor was lecturing
He wanted to convince the college to give him a CART;
the college wouldn't.
INTERPRETERS BECOMING DEAF
Do we have interpreters that have become deaf?
Yes, a few of them. They were born hearing, but
became deaf over the years. While they were hearing,
they were interpreters. And they have continued
as interpreters, just that they have become a
CDI (Certified Deaf Interpreter).
Said one CDI, who was an ex-hearing interpreter:
there are several issues involved in this switch;
some adjust easily to the switch while others
have adjustment problems
PASSING THROUGH AND THEN SETTLING IN
DeafDigest editor knows of a deaf couple from
years ago. They lived for a long time in a major
West Coast city, pretty much part of the city's
Deaf Community.
Taking a vacation, they toured USA, and stopped
at a medium sized city, some 2,500 miles away.
Despite not knowing anyone in that Deaf Community,
they mingled at deaf events and made a few friends.
Suddenly, that was it. They decided to move
to that medium sized city. Even their deaf daughter
was puzzled - especially because of their lack of
community ties.
Why did they settle in a strange new city,
2,500 miles away? May be something that appealed
to them - services provided by social service
agency or deaf club activities or ease in making
new friends, etc, etc?
WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE?
being constantly given this "third party" comment like this -
tell him that.......
or
tell her this......
if you have these "hate" or "horror" stories, please
mailto:barry@deafdigest.com
COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR - continuing series
"Why do you have to hit all of those keys at the same time to make
such a simple word come up? Wouldn't it just be easier to type on a
regular keyboard one letter at a time?"
Being a CART provider, I have heard these kinds of questions many
times. Yes, it might be "easier" to type one letter at a time, but
if CART providers and captioners did that, there would be no way that
they could develop the speed that they need to provide realtime
translation for the different events and broadcasts where captioning
and CART are provided.
Using a standard QWERTY keyboard, the fastest typists can sometimes
get up to around 120 words per minute. It is more common for good
typists to average 60 to 80 words per minute.
The standard rate of speech for most people is around 160 to 180
words per minute. Many speakers consistently average over 200 words
per minute.
As you can see from these numbers, if someone is using a standard
keyboard and trying to type one letter at a time, even the best of
typists cannot keep up with most speakers.
However, using the steno keyboard, someone can keep up with most
speakers. In order to be certified by the National Court Reporters
Association as a Registered Professional Reporter, which is the
entry-level test for court reporters, someone must pass a test on
testimony material at 225 words per minute.
If you can write at 225 words per minute rather than 100 words per
minute, you will be able to do a much better job of keeping up with
speakers in today's rapid-paced world.
DEGREES OF DIFFICULTIES
What is the difference between a mild hearing loss, a moderate
hearing loss, a severe hearing loss and a profound hearing loss?
- Mild may have problems with conversation in noisy places
- Moderate may have problems if not wearing hearing aids
- Severe may lipread and use sign language even with CI or hearing aids
- Profound may be the same as severe except their hearing loss is higher
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SAID A DEAF IMMIGRANT IN USA
hearing family members, not only know nothing about Deaf
Culture but are also overprotective, while still not
being able to communicate with their deaf family member
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Brief Introduction: After the current transition period until end of
2010, Michael Ubowski who is Deaf, geographer and expert traveler
himself will officially take over as a new Deaf Cruise owner.
His team shall offer four times per year with increased various
site-cruises around the world thereafter.
Additionally, Deaf Cruise is also offering any group to host for any event, making it more than four times a year for you to go to!
In a month or two our new web makeover will be introduced with one more cruise in summer 2011.
Check it out as often as you can until it came up. Bonus news by us!
Check out http://www.deafcruisespecial.com for any NCL cruises which is 50%
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Your choice of full 15 fun days or select either one.
For more detail, go to www.DeafCruise.com/alaska and see our pre-land
tour and post cruise tour for you to experience your extra pioneering
spirit! Why go there with only a short plan? Go for as many days as
you can until few years later which we will offer it again. It will
not be biennial since we are now offering more world-wide tours each
year, and for Alaska, it may be next 3 years or so, meaning take
advantage now and give yourself a full shot with as many days as you
can this time!
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"Hawaii's Independence Day Week" Cruise July 2-9, 2011
Most popular and is now 3rd Anniversary as "Deaf Cruise Hawaii 2011."
Escape now to visit 4-Islands hopper including seeing famous Pearl
Harbor, Pineapple, Hawaii dancers, surf, and much more! You will love
it! Many already signed up. Here is Deaf Cruise's bonus with 50% less
deposit by October 31 deadline, only $125 per person instead of $250
to reserve!
Pre and Post Cruise excursions available. For more detail,
www.DeafCruise.com/hawaii
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"Thanksgiving Family Week in Caribbean" Cruise November 19-26, 2011
BEST COST-EFFECTIVE DEAL! Great for families and singles, getting on
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"Deaf World Cruise 2013" July 14-27, 2013 (Tentative Date &
Itinerary)
Before getting to Deaflympic (July 31-Aug 13) in Greece, we offer
FABULOUS opportunity for "All Deaf Cruise" event in which we partner
with Miss Deaf International. All girls will have various contests
for all to see on board throughout the trip! No extra cost as all is
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For more exciting one-time event's detail, check out both
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Norway Fjord Cruise - April 2011
Great cruise for those with walking limitations
the beauty of Norway can be seen from the ship
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Weitz & Luxenberg P.C., a leading plaintiffs' litigation law firm, is expanding litigation against Advanced Bionics related to defective
cochlear implants. If you believe that you may have received an
"Important Notification" letter from Advanced Bionics about your
HiRes90k or Clarion II cochlear implant in either 2004 or 2006, we urge
you to contact us to receive important legal information - even if you
CI is working. Many of our clients' cochlear implants stopped working
prematurely as described in the letter. We have a Deaf attorney and VP
available.
To find out more, please click here and follow instructions
on the screen or go to:
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What: A national study for counselors who serve the Deaf funded by
AHRQ
Why: Counseling and behavioral health services for persons who
are Deaf, Deaf-blind or hard of hearing are scarce, and many
individuals are underserved. We hope to learn and share the results
with all who provide counseling services across the nation
If you are a counselor please take the time to complete the survey or
if you know counselors in your region who work with this population
please forward this survey to them at:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/5DYG2XF
The questionnaire takes about 30 minutes to complete. After completing
the survey, the respondent will receive a small token of appreciation
for their time. If you want a paper copy instead to complete please
let us know.
The study is being conducted by Drs. Kim Mathos and Beth Nolan
address ( mailto:kkmathos@gmail.com )
Thank you very much for completing the survey or helping us to
identify appropriate providers. We very much appreciate your help!
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Hot DeafNews boring, but important!
FCC is asking all of you for your comments on how to best
revise the closed captioning rules.
To comment, go to:
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The Deaf and the Law:
- location
Denver
- case
A photography studio would not accommodate a deaf employee and in fact,
reduced her work hours
- result
lawsuit was filed; studio refused to negotiate a settlement; case
is pending
- comment
to retaliate against a deaf employee, not only by not accommodating
her needs but to reduce her hours is cruelty
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News of the Week - Looking Back 10 Years Ago:
Deaf attorney Leonard Hall has tossed his hat in the ring
for the vacancy on the state Court of Appeals in the state of
Kansas. He will have to fight it out against 21 other applicants
for that sole vacancy.
Leonard is the Assistant City Attorney in Olathe, Kansas.
(editor's note: He did not make it, and stayed with his
city attorney job until he retired last year to go into
private practice, specializing in real estate and business
zoning law)
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News of the Week - Looking Back 5 Years Ago:
Gallaudet started football in 1883; Gallaudet had
to wait until 2005 to achieve the first unbeaten
season ever.
Gallaudet defeated University of North Carolina-
Greensboro 51-0 on Saturday to clinch an unbeaten
season.
Much kudos to coach Ed Hottle, the team and the
coaching staff for making the unbeaten season dream
possible.
(editor's note: the students waited until the team
bus arrived on the campus at 2 AM to celebrate the
unbeaten season by tearing down the goal posts,
an act the Gallaudet administration, at that time, did not approve. Times have changed since then)
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Deaf Apocalypse of the Week:
It pays to break the law and to go to jail?
A certain air force base would not renew its
maintenance contract with a service agency
serving the deaf and the disabled in favor
of using much-cheaper prison labor.
As a result, deaf workers from the service
agency lost their jobs, despite being law-abiding
citizens!
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A Lipreading Problem: What did that person say?
Easy to lipread "sixth" and "eighth"
DeafDigest editor thought so, but he was wrong.
He was pushing the elevator floor button in the condo building
where he lives.
You thought the woman said "sixth"
Actually she said "eighth"
if you have lipreading tales, please share these with
mailto:barry@deafdigest.com
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DeafBook of the Week
Deaf Students in Local Public High Schools
Thomas N Kluwin & Michael S Stinson
backgrounds, experiences and outcomes
Charles C Thomas, publisher
1993
DeafDigest editor has many deaf-related book in his
private home library. Some books are still in print;
some books are out of print. Some books are old;
some books are recent.
Happy reading !
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position openings
Austine School for the Deaf
Brattleboro, VT
- Residential Advisor:
Location: Brattleboro, VT
Time base: 2nd Shift - Monday-Thursday 2pm-11:15 pm
Qualifications: High School Graduate
Effective communication skills to include American Sign Language. Willingness to receive CPR, First Aid
and Restraint Training. Willingness to learn behavior management techniques. Understands the uniqueness and
development of Deaf & Hard of Hearing students.
Responsibilities: Enhance social and interpersonal relationships among the students
Attend professional and staff development seminars/workshops in child development and behavior management techniques.
Assist in the development and implementation of proactive, preventative residential programs which help students develop into healthy well-rounded individuals.
- Weekend Residential Advisor:
Location: Brattleboro, VT
Time base: 35-38 hrs
Friday: 11 am-10 pm
Saturday 8 am-10 pm
Sunday 8 am-10 pm
Qualifications: High School Graduate
Effective communication skills to include American
Sign Language. Willingness to receive CPR, First Aid
and Restraint Training. Willingness to learn behavior
management techniques. Understands the uniqueness and
development of Deaf & Hard of Hearing students.
Responsibilities: Enhance social and interpersonal
relationships among the students
Attend professional and staff development seminars/workshops
in child development and behavior management techniques.
Assist in the development and implementation of proactive,
preventative residential programs which help students
develop into healthy well-rounded individuals.
- Teacher for an oral/Deaf child
Location: Enosburg, VT public high school
Time Base : Full time
Please send letter of interest & resume to:
Kelly Therieau
Austine School for the Deaf
209 Austine Dr
Brattleboro, VT 05301
mailto:ktherieau@vcdhh.org
Fax # 802-258-9574
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position opening
Assistant/Associate Professor of American Sign Language
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX
Assistant/Associate Professor of American Sign Language (ASL), Fall 2011. PhD in American Sign Language, Deaf Education, Special Education, Linguistics or related field required. In-depth knowledge of deaf culture, comparative linguistics, deafness, and communication issues. Native or near-native ASL speaker. ASLTA or Texas teaching in ASL certification. Five years experience in teaching American Sign Language (linguistic and communicative components) at post-secondary level. Experience using Vista Signing Naturally curriculum. Scholarly accomplishment/promise required, publications, service. Letter of interest, CV, referee list or 3 letters of recommendation, teaching evaluations.
All electronic applications to: https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/1543
Email Dr. Debra D. Andrist, chair, at mailto:andrist@shsu.edu with questions
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace.
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job 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/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.
- 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. Compliance
with PA Act 57 is required.
- PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT COORDINATOR: (Full time) 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: (Full time/ Part time) 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.
- NURSE: (Full time) This position is to provide medical support for
staff and clients in need, training and coordinate medical care.
Qualifications: BSN/RN current licensed; family and psychiatric
medicine experience preferred; 2 years' experience with Deaf and Hard
of Hearing consumers preferred; ASL skills a plus. Duties: Coordinate
health care and management of Deaf and Hard of Hearing residential
consumers; coordinate care with health care providers; provide
information and training on health and management to program staff
and residential consumers. Collaborate with Program Psychiatrist and
DSC team. Insure performance improvement activities regarding health
care are implemented.
- INTENSIVE CASE MANAGERS: (Full time position) This position provides
resources and support to clients and their families who reside in the
community and in our residential programs. Duties: Responsibilities
include assessing services 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.
Qualifications: 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.
- 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. 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.
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.
We are anticipating opening a Residential Treatment Facility for Deaf
adolescents! We are interviewing now. Please see below for open
positions:
- MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST: 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.
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
