DeafDigest Blue - June 2, 2013 Blue Edition              Barry Strassler, Editor http://deafdigest.com - updated every Monday America's Unique Deaf Stories; subscription at no cost to you Serving the Deaf Community since 1996; 17th year -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Last week's ASL Videos with captions: http://deafdigest.com/videos/deaf-total-communications/ http://deafdigest.com/videos/deaf-fax-machine/ This week's ASL Videos with captions: http://deafdigest.com/fired-deaf-employee/ http://deafdigest.com/deaf-ville-houses/ (if you have iPad, click on top video; if you have another computer, click on bottom video) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- DeafDigest welcomes unique deafnews tips; mailto:barry@deafdigest.com sources of unique deafnews are never revealed; always confidential .... weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://deafdigest.com/  (updated every Monday) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Father's Day Storewide Free Shipping Offer Start shopping now for a Father's Day gift from Harris Communications. For your convenience, we have put together a Gift Guide with popular products that we think Dads will appreciate. Or, shop the rest of our store for a great selection of assistive equipment, books, media and novelties. (Contact us if you have product questions or need help in your selection.) Buy now and receive free shipping on all orders over $50!* *Free ground shipping in the U.S. only. Offer ends June 13, 2013. Product restrictions may apply. To see our Gift Guide, go to: http://bit.ly/HarrisComm_DDB060213 or contact us at: mailto:info@harriscomm.com -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- The DeafDigest is divided into Blue and Gold sections, both ranked equal in contents, features and ads. This is the Blue section. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Dedication - DeafDigest dedicates this edition to Frederick Cook, Nesco, NJ, that departed us. Himself deaf and a graduate of New Jersey School for the Deaf, he worked in a profession that where deaf employees are rare, if any. He was a heavy equipment operator, a long time employee with a construction company. And his deafness was not an issue with the International Union of Operating Engineers that he belonged to for many years. DeafDigest dedicates this edition to Martin Belsky, who departed us. A former New Yorker, he became a teacher and principal at Michigan School for the Deaf after graduating from Gallaudet. Because of his strong interest in sports, he got involved with the American Athletic Association of the Deaf and with the USA Deaf Sports Federation as an administrator. This just in - Thanks to Apache ASL Trails (Arizona), the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development may be forced to revise its policy to require open housing (mixed deaf-hearing) senior citizen units. Apache ASL Trails wanted 100 percent deaf housing; the HUD said no. This may change. Stay tuned! Top stories about the deaf: Relay Texas is pushing hard the word that telecommunications equipment can be distributed free for deaf and hard of hearing residents. The municipal government of Hokkaido, a city in northern Japan, is pushing for sign language everywhere to make things accessible for its deaf residents. Gallaudet University is hosting the meeting of the International Telecommunication Union. A big issue during this meeting is addressing relay system standards. As with the municipal government of Hokkaido (above), the city of Hiroshima is also pushing to make sign language accessible in public facilities. An article, titled Deaf Prisoners in Florida Face Abuse and Solitary Confineme, was published by Solitary Watch, an advocacy group that tries to protect the needs of prisoners. .............................................................. Teaching Positions Available at a Two-Week Sign Language Summer Day Camp Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf has openings for two teachers for our Summer Sign Camp for Hearing Kids. The camp runs July 8-12 and July 15-19 from 8AM to 4PM. Candidates must be very enthusiastic and enjoy teaching beginning and intermediate ASL to hearing children ages 8 to 16 years old.  Prior experience in teaching ASL preferred. Additional information on the camp can be found at http://www.millneck.org Candidates should send their resumes to mailto:Turzi@millneck.org .............................................................. 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) .............................................................. .............................................................. Read what they say Unlock the phone with CapTel® Captioned Telephone! CapTel shows word-for-word captions of everything a caller says over the phone, letting you read everything that they say - Like captions on TV - for the phone! Captions are provided by a free relay service, no monthly fees or contracts required. For more information or to order call 1-800-233-9130 V/TTY or visit http://www.weitbrecht.com/captel.html For more info about CapTel or any of the many assistive listening devices we offer, email: mailto:sales@weitbrecht.com Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! CapTel® Captioned Telephone - See What Everyone is Talking About! .............................................................. .............................................................. FIRED FOR WATCHING VIDEOS ON WORK COMPUTER A deaf employee was fired for watching too many videos on his work computer. He thought he was careful. His computer screen was turned away from hearing eyes. Hearing people that pass by his office cannot see the computer screen. But he was fired. How did the boss find out? The deaf employee did not turn off the sounds and everyone in the office knew about it! - for ASL News version with captions, http://deafdigest.com/fired-deaf-employee/ if you have iPad, click on top video; if you have another computer, click on bottom video ..................................................... ..................................................... Deaf Seniors of America Conference Baltimore, MD Wednesday, August 21 thru Tuesday, August 27 http://deafdigest.com/2013-deaf-seniors-of-america-conference/ ..................................................... ..................................................... WHAT IS DEAFVILLE OR DEAF TOWN? In some cities, we have deaf homes that are near each other. Is it Deafville or Deaf Town? For example, in Bethany Beach, Delaware, there are six houses near each other. The residents in these houses are either deaf or know ASL. Are there rules that will decide if it is Deafville or not? Is it many if there are six houses - or is it too few? Interesting debate? - for ASL News version with captions, please visit: http://deafdigest.com/deaf-ville-houses/ if you have iPad, click on top video; if you have another computer, click on bottom video ..................................................... ..................................................... Society of World Deaf Magicians http://deafdigest.com/society-of-world-deaf-magician/ ................................................ ................................................ FAKING DEAFNESS IN CHINA As we all know, life is terrible in North Korea. Hyeonseo Lee is a hearing defector from North Korea, now enjoying life in South Korea. She escaped from North Korea to China. Living in China for a while, she learned to speak fluent Chinese. She then tried to escape China with a group of people for South Korea and was caught by the Chinese border patrol. They asked her questions about the group. She told them That the group was deaf and could not communicate. The border police let her and the group enter South Korea! ................................................ ................................................ Meet and chat with deaf singles and friends worldwide on the #1 deaf network on the Internet....Deaf Match International ! Become a member and you can access all the great features of DMI ! * Find out why Deaf Match International has worked for over 10 years....since 2001 * Sign up and list your profile for FREE * Find the most Deaf and Hard of Hearing singles online - thousands of members ! Visit:  http://www.DeafMatchInternational.com ..................................................................... ..................................................................... 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"CaptionCall" is a state-of-the-art 40dB amplified and captioning-enabled phone that features a large, easy-to-read 7" touch screen that displays written captions (with adjustable text) of what your callers are saying For more information on CaptionCall and other assistive devices, contact: Hear World Communications TOLL FREE: 1-866-889-4872 (Voice or TTY) In MD, DC and VA --- Call: (301) 926-2365 (Voice or TTY) FAX: (301) 963-0785 VP: (866) 536-6781 E-Mail: info@hearworldusa.com Web:   http://www.HearWorldUSA.com Live Online Support --- AIM: UnitedTTY or HearWorld .............................................................. .............................................................. ABUSE TOWARDS DEAF PRISONERS Helping Educate to Advance the Rights of the Deaf (HEARD) has issued a report, saying that we have 400 deaf and hard of hearing prisoners in 38 states plus the District of Columbia, plus the Federal Bureau of Prisons system. HEARD is saying many of them are subject to abuse, and that the worst cases of abuses take place in Florida! WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE? being asked - who arrived first, you or the deaf client? if you have these "hate" or "horror" stories, please mailto:barry@deafdigest.com COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR - continuing series As a CART provider, I often hear comments like: "We don't need a CART provider or captioner because we already have a sign language interpreter" or "We don't need a sign language interpreter because we already have a CART provider." Unfortunately, the people who make these comments do not realize that oftentimes sign language interpreters and CART providers/captioners serve different groups of people. People who use ASL as their first language should be able to attend events with a sign language interpreter present. Reading the words in English on the screen is not enough for them to be included in the event. However, there are also people who have hearing loss who do not know ASL. A person who loses his or her hearing does not automatically understand how to communicate with sign language. It often takes years to learn that beautiful language. A CART provider or captioner is necessary for them to understand what is going on. People who are planning events across the country need to be educated about the functions and importance of sign language interpreters and CART providers/captioners. In order for people with hearing loss to be included, sign language interpreters and CART providers/captioners must work alongside one another to provide complete access. A PET PEEVE OF BEING DEAF deaf people complaining about interpreting shortages and when an interpreter is available, they use family members to interpret for them! (Every deaf person, no matter if it is ASL, oral, Cued Speech, late-deafened, hearing aid user, CI user, etc, share these pet peeves. You may laugh or cry) .............................................................. REMODEL YOUR OUTDATED BATH or KITCHEN? We specialize in remodeling bath and kitchen of your dream throughout metro Washington, DC area. This service is run by deaf owner with a mix of deaf and hearing crews. To learn more about this company at http://www.surdusremodeling.com .............................................................. Job opening kitchen and bathroom installer Northern VA, DC, and Maryland only We are seeking kitchen and bathroom installer with a minimum of 5 years experience in demolition, plumbing, electricity, tiling, carpentry, painting, flooring, and a good attitude. All projects are in Northern VA, DC, and Maryland only. Contact Elijah Gold at http://info@surdusremodeling.com or VP at 202-400-2655 .............................................................. .............................................................. 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 .............................................................. .............................................................. DeafLaw DeafDigest mentioned that a thief stole an iPad from a deaf woman, confined to a wheelchair. She needed to use the iPad to get around with her wheelchair. The thief pled guilty and was sentenced. He tried to have his sentence reduced but the judge turned him down. ........ Did you know that - Richard Banas, who is deaf, is the sports editor of the Lodi News-Sentinel (California) newspaper. He has been at this position since 2002, and has won the California Newspaper Publishers Association award one year. A former collegiate football player, he knows everything there is to sports and has been able to fascinate his readers with such tales. This newspaper is independently run and owned locally. ..... News of the Week - Looking Back 10 Years Ago: The Helen Keller Curse? Shortly after her Alabama state quarter was minted, the highly anticipated ""The Miracle Worker" play closed before it was able to make it to the Broadway in Manhattan! ...... News of the Week - Looking Back 5 Years Ago: There are stock market experts that make a lot of money buying and selling stocks. What about the deaf? We do have some, and perhaps Caleb Sawyer, a student at South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind, will join the ranks. He finished in first place in the Stock Market Game competition among students in elementary and middle schools. The contest was sponsored by the South Carolina Council on Economic Education. ...... Deaf Apocalypse of the Week: Why do many, many hearing people think that a deaf person is mentally disabled? Very sad attitude exhibited by these hearing people! ....... A Lipreading Problem: What did that person say? A hearing employee was talking to a deaf employee. The deaf employee thought hearing person said: This office will be closed because of squatter Squatters closing up an office? Makes no sense. The hearing employee actually said: This office will be closed because of sequester -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- * 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- - EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPENINGS AT GLAD !! - -   Administrative Assistant -  Riverside (CODIE) -   Administrative Assistant -  Cypress (OCDEAF) -   Job Developer/Interpreter - Anaheim -   Job Developer/Interpreter - Pacoima -   Staff Interpreter - Los Angeles -   Staff Interpreter - Riverside 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 Manager 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- current vacancy Literacy Specialist / Coach Teacher of the Deaf Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind Colorado Springs, CO 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR Applications being accepted for Literacy Specialist / Coach Teacher of the Deaf, visit CSDB website at www.csdb.org  where the official job announcement in its entirety is posted. This position will support teachers in the use of effective instructional strategies in ASL/English Language Arts classrooms and across content areas as well as support teachers in analyzing and applying assessment data to guide instructional strategies. Excellent Benefits. Chelle Lutz, Human Resources Office CSDB 33 North Institute Street; Colorado Springs, CO 80903 E-mail:  mailto:clutz@csdb.org (719) 578-2114 (phone) (719) 578-2239 (fax) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Job Announcement Executive Director Nebraska Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Full-Time Position Position Description Executive Director of the Nebraska Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (NCDHH) is the chief executive officer for the Commission and is responsible for the implementation and execution of its programs and services. The Executive Director position is a discretionary non-classified position and is not subject to the State of Nebraska Classified System's Personnel Rules and Regulations.  The Executive Director serves at the pleasure of the Commission's Board of Directors. The Commission is a state agency with the main office in Lincoln and branch offices in Omaha and North Platte. Essential Job Functions .    Directs the day-to-day agency operations in the areas of fiscal, personnel management, inventory, and purchasing to ensure compliance with current state laws, rules and regulations, and state and agency policies. .    Develops the agency's budget and coordinates the preparation and oversight of accounting functions including final authorization on all accounting transactions. .    Represents the Commission while interacting with state and federal legislators on issues impacting those who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. .    Selection, evaluation, direction, training, and supervision of employees. .    Manages program development including analyzing and evaluating procedures and practices regarding organizational structure, staffing patterns, work distribution, and assignments of duties. .    Participates and lead the agency's strategic plan efforts. .    Monitors the agency's progress toward meeting established goals and objectives. .    Is visible and involved with the clients and organizations representing the clients served by the Commission. .    Serves on boards and committees representing the Commission. .    Studies and analyzes existing systems and the needs of people who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and recommends to the Board of Directors changes in policies, procedures, and standards for the programs and services to meet those needs. .    Communicates a focused vision for the Commission and for individual staff professional growth. .    Sets the board meeting agenda and prepares reports for the members of the Commission's Board of Directors and the various standing committees. .    Oversees the Interpreter Review Board, a sub-board of NCDHH responsible for licensing sign language interpreters in Nebraska. .    Performs other duties as may be deemed necessary or directed by the Commission's Board of Directors. Non-Essential Job Function .    Oversees the creation and preparation of grants and other fiscal resources for development of special projects and services for serving individuals who are either Deaf or Hard of Hearing. Qualifications .    Bachelor's degree in administration, social services, or deafness-related fields required.  Master's degree is preferred.  Minimum of three years of administrative experiences required.  Preference is given to applicants fluent in American Sign Language. .    Requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire on or before closing date. Salary and Benefits .    Salary range is $65,000-$75,000 commensurate with experience and education. .    Full benefit package including health insurance, life insurance, retirement, standard paid holidays and authorized leave benefits To Apply All applications including cover letter, resume, three letters of reference,  and completed supplemental questionnaire must be submitted online: Online:  http://statejobs.nebraska.gov Closing Date .    July 15, 2013 For Further Information Contact Ms. Lori Burrage, NCDHH Business Manager at 402-471-3593 or by email at mailto:lori.burrage@nebraska.gov -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Employment opportunities The William Center At The Vermont Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Brattleboro, Vermont The William Center was started in 2004 by The Austine School-Vermont Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing to meet the special needs of Deaf and Hard of Hearing children and youth whose emotional/behavioral disorders prevent them from being served in more traditional special education programs. Due to an established new service model the William Center have the following positions available. - Job Coach - Therapist   Multiple job positions available - Therapeutic Coach Multiple job positions available - Vocational Teacher of the Deaf - Director of William Center Minimum qualifications for these positions include: 21 years of age, required. Effective communication skills to include ASL Knowledge of child development and deafness Willingness to receive CPI certification and have the ability to perform restraints. Valid driver's license & willingness to obtain a VT Bus License. To view full job description visit Vermont Center's Website at http://www.vcdhh.org Excellent benefits package To apply or for additional information contact: Kelly Therieau The Vermont Center for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing, Inc. 209 Austine Drive Brattleboro, VT 05301 802-258-9510          mailto:ktherieau@vcdhh.org -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position vacancy Deaf Education Certified teacher Brazos Valley Regional Day School Bryan, Texas Brazos Valley Regional Day School is located in Bryan, Texas. Our program has a vacancy for a Deaf Education Certified teacher with elementary certification or generalist 4-8 certification for the 2013-14 school year. Strong signing skills are required and ASL is preferred. The position is full time with benefits. Apply online at http://www.bryanisd.org Pay scale is located on the website. Contact Connie Ferguson for additional information at mailto:connie.ferguson@bryanisd.org or call 979-209-2745. Bryan ISD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- career opportunities PAHrtners Deaf Services Glenside, PA PAHrtners Deaf Services is a dynamic team of behavioral health professionals serving Deaf and Hard of Hearing children and adults. Located outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, PAHrtners provides residential and out-patient services to Deaf and Hard of Hearing (HoH) children, adolescents and adults.  Over 85% of our staff members are Deaf or Hard of Hearing! As a result of our commitment to the Deaf/HoH community PAHrtners is rapidly growing and expanding. Whether you are a high school graduate, recent college graduate or professional with many years of experience in the field of human services, we have a career-building position waiting for you! E.O.E. PAHrtners is looking for dedicated, motivated, energetic individuals who are fluent in American Sign Language and knowledgeable in Deaf culture to fill the following positions: Job Title: Office Manager Location:    Glenside, PA Employee Type:    Full time position Description:    This position supervises support staff, directs various aspects of human resources, maintains personnel files, oversees payroll, coordinates credentialing for licensed professionals, helps create procedures relating to company policies, collaborates with the benefits department, supervises audits and accreditations for all programs, monitors billing activities, maintains petty cash, oversees invoicing and ensures compliance with employment/labor laws and HIPAA guidelines. Qualifications:     Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Management or related field, plus three years office/managerial experience; or AA Degree with at least five years of supervisory/office experience. Fluency in American Sign Language required. Must possess strong writing/proofreading skills and excellent organizational/time management skills. Job Title:    Residential Program Director Location:    Glenside, PA Employee Type:    Full Time Description:    Position supervises all residential sites and program personnel.  This senior position provides program coverage, assists in completing staff schedules, secures shift coverage and monitors/limits overtime.  Other duties include: developing/monitoring the annual budget while approving expenditures; ensuring individual health needs are met by reviewing and assisting with the coordination of medical, dental and psychotherapy services and corresponding transportation; confirming homes and vehicles are maintained and operated in a clean, safe and secure manner.  This position also monitors and participates in the completion of required documents, including but not limited to: daily logs, medication logs, medical appointment forms, monthly and quarterly reports, incident reports, fire drill reports, behavioral data reports, goal plan forms, petty cash auditing forms, etc.  This position is responsible for recruiting, interviewing, hiring, orienting, training, evaluating and disciplining residential support staff while also ensuring staff perform all assigned duties. Qualifications:    A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in the human services field along with two years. experience as a program director, or three years of experience in a managerial level position in the human services field working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or behavioral health disorders.  Advanced fluency in ASL required. Job Title:    Residential Counselors Location:    Glenside, PA Employee Type:    Various positions available Description:    This position provides direct client services, including: encouraging client independence, assisting in daily living skills training and aiding in community integration. Duties: provide supported living and training to Deaf consumers with behavioral health and/or intellectual disabilities living in the community; promote consumers. independence and social relationships.  Positions open for weekend and evening shifts. Qualifications:     HS diploma + one year related experience; valid driver's license; advanced fluency in ASL; demonstrated competency in independent living skills; ability to teach, advise and motivate Deaf consumers; strong interpersonal skills. Send your letter of intent and resumes to: Linda Claypool, Office Manager/HR PAHrtners Deaf Services, 614 N. Easton Road, Glenside, PA 19038 Email: mailto:lclaypool@pahrtners.com  Fax: 215-884-6301 Web: http://www.pahrtners.com/careers Facebook: www.facebook.com/deafjobs -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Exciting Opportunity! Work with Deaf Colleagues and Clients! North Suffolk Mental Health Association is looking for qualified individuals to work with our team at the Deaf Supported Apartment in Revere The work is challenging and rewarding and the job responsibilities include the following: teaching daily living skills (ex: cooking to budgeting to job search, depending on client needs), supporting independence, pointing out social and recreational opportunities in the Deaf community and beyond, and networking with other professionals to promote the clients. psychiatric rehabilitation and progress in reaching their goals. Full-time Over night Resident Counselor , Full-time 2nd shift Resident Counselor and relief positions open. Requirements include ASL fluency and a valid driver.s license. Previous experience is helpful but full training will be provided. Deaf Friendly Environment Be a part of an excellent team and move your career forward! Give us a call! Send us your resume! Make the move! N.S.M.H.A. Attn: Deanna Emberley-Handricken Program Coordinator Deaf Supported Housing 530 Border St East Boston, MA 02128 VP: 781 549-7159 Fax: 781 629-3369 Email: demberley@northsuffolk.org Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer Job Opportunity: interpreter . DFW Job Title Interpreter Posting Number B000279 Position Status Full Time Category Instructional Support Class Code 51 Position Type Budgeted Pay Rate $15.51 Location South Department SO Disability Support Serv Job Summary Facilitates communication between hearing and deaf or hard of hearing individuals in classrooms and meetings using American Sign Language or the mode of communication preferred by the student. * Provides sign-language interpreter services * Creates interpreter schedules to cover all students classes requiring their services including part-time staff and contractors * Interprets/transliterates information using American Sign Language or the mode of communication preferred by the student * Assists with scheduling interpreters * Receives request for accommodations and documentation, determines services needed, and coordinates services for Deaf/Hard of Hearing and Blind/Low Vision students * Ensures appropriate intake, advising, retention, and follow-up services for Deaf/Hard of hearing Interviews, hires, and evaluates interpreters and note takers Essential Duties and Responsibilities * Ensures policies/procedures in place are compliant with Section 504 and ADA * Acts as a liaison between students, faculty, staff, and community resources * Coordinates Disability Support Services sponsored workshops and materials * Presents workshops on various topics regarding disabilities and the function of the DSS office * Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite * Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through the Tarrant County College (TCC) Institute * Supports the values of the College: diversity, teaching excellence, student success, innovation and creativity and service to the College Required Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensures * Associate.s degree or 60 college hours from a regionally accredited college or university * Two (2) years of experience * Experience with computerized systems * Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software * Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills * State Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI) or National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Certification Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Special Instructions Summary Posting Date 02/08/2013 Closing Date N/A Open Until Filled Yes Posting Contact Summary Should you have questions specific to this position please contact the following individual Contact Information Gail Walters Contact Phone 817-515-4896 Contact Email gail.walters@tccd.edu Tarrant County College Fort Worth, Texas Job Posting: ASL adjunct faculty needed at Chandler-Gilbert Community College Chandler-Gilbert Community College is seeking Sign Language adjunct faculty for Fall 2013 to teach daytime sections of: SLG101 TR from 12:40-2:30 p.m. SLG102 MW from 9:50-11:50 a.m. The Academic Teaching Fields require the following from an accredited college or university: *a masters degree in the teaching field, or *a masters in any teaching field with 24 upper division and/or graduate semester hours in the teaching field, or *masters in any teaching field with 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching field, and *EDU 250 - Teaching and Learning in the Community College -- or equivalent must be completed within two years of date of hire. The Occupational Teaching Fields require the following from an accredited college or university: *the same qualifications as those listed for Academic Teaching Fields, or *a bachelors degree plus three years work experience in the field to be taught, or *an associates degree or 64 semester hours and five years work experience in the field to be taught, or five years experience in the field to be taught. Interested candidates should apply by completing the application at: http://www.maricopa.edu/ employees/divisions/hr/jobs/ applying/ptteaching Requirements include submitting: 1. a current resume and 2. unofficial transcripts (official will be required if you are hired) Please contact Virginia Edwards at virginia.edwards@cgc.edu for more details. .............. American Sign Language Teacher Needed . Whitehouse, Texas Whitehouse ISD currently needs an American Sign Language Teacher for grades 9-12 as stated below. Interested individuals may apply online by visiting the district website at http://www.whitehouseisd.org and clicking on the link that reads .Job Openings.. Campus . High School Position Requirements . SBEC certification: American Sign Language EC-12 Whitehouse ISD is a mid-4A sized district located just south of Tyler in East Texas. In fact, some of our district boundaries are in the Tyler city limits. Tyler is south of I-20, midway between Dallas and Shreveport. Monét Brown Director of Personnel Whitehouse ISD Email: BrownM@whitehouseisd.org UTAH SCHOOLS FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND 742 Harrison Blvd., Ogden, Utah  84404 Telephone (801) 629-4702 Voice, (801) 629-4701 TTY Salt Lake Telephone (801) 464-2000 Voice, (801) 464-2001 TTY Toll Free in Utah 1-800-990-9328 Announces the Position of IT Analyst II (Working Title . Application Developer - USDB/USIMAC) Location:               Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind Announcement No. 20-13 742 Harrison Blvd. Schedule  TL Ogden, UT  84404 DPR 50265/6370 JOB SUMMARY   Incumbent is responsible for performing programming functions for the development of computer applications for the Utah State Instructional Materials Access Center (USIMAC) in a client-server and/or web-based architecture. Tasks include analyzing, designing, developing, and implementing computing applications that support USIMAC's database, employees, USDB, and overall mission. Incumbent will maintain and resolve support issues from receipt through delivery of the solution; anticipate the impact that new or modified applications will have on existing standards, procedures, systems, and applications; help define new features with project team, user groups, and employees; code instructions for new and existing applications in the appropriate language for the application following written and/or oral specifications; discuss requirements with end users and provide suggestions and recommendations to users to help them understand potential limitations and/or challenges; design, develop, test, implement, and maintain required applications; establish and document standards for use and operations of applications; debug programs by analyzing all available data, identifying the problem(s), and taking the appropriate corrective action; monitor system performance to ensure proper operation and identify possible problem areas; review database entries and programs to ensure system integrity; select testing methods to evaluate the success of both software upgrades and modifications, and conduct unit and integration testing for functionality and limits; prepare detailed test data in accordance with installation and application standards to validate the affected software against the specifications; perform tests of all changes to existing programs by parallel system processing in order to thoroughly test every coding modification; document all programs according to established standards and maintain current written information about the system to facilitate disaster recovery; report status of assigned tasks to Director or USIMAC Supervisor on a weekly basis; perform other duties as assigned. UTAH SCHOOLS FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND 742 Harrison Blvd., Ogden, Utah  84404 Telephone (801) 629-4702 Voice, (801) 629-4701 TTY Salt Lake Telephone (801) 464-2000 Voice, (801) 464-2001 TTY Toll Free in Utah 1-800-990-9328 Announces the Position of Orientation/Early Intervention ASL/English Specialist Parent Infant Program for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Location:         Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind Announcement No. 19-13 Wasatch Front Area Schedule AH DPR 50199/5510 JOB SUMMARY   The Orientation/Early Intervention Specialist serves families in the Parent Infant Program (PIP) for the Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing in two capacities.  First as an Orientation Specialist, a deaf individual who is a fluent American Sign Language (ASL) user, partnering with a second deaf adult who uses listening skills and spoken language (LSL) as a primary communication mode.  As a team, they meet with new families enrolled in the Parent Infant Program to help parents better understand the lives of individuals who are deaf or hard-of-hearing and how they communicate and interact within a hearing world.  Together they present information to families in their homes and are available for specific questions in the early months of involvement in the PIP program. The orientation team also introduces the family to the preschool programs available to their child at the Utah School for the Deaf once he/she is three years old.  Orientation responsibilities will consume 50% of the job position.  The second role is that of the Early Intervention (EI) Specialist.  In this role the incumbent works directly with families in their home on a weekly basis to help them understand hearing loss and the impact it can have on a child.s communication and language development; the impact of having a child in the family who is deaf or hard of hearing; the amplification and communication options available to their child; communication and language skills and strategies to enhance communication, language, and auditory skills development, and overall child development. Collaborates with other team members and with PIP staff within the program to ensure the child and family receive coordinated and beneficial services until the child turns three, and coordinated services as the transition from early intervention to preschool takes place.  The EI Specialist may also have responsibility for either ASL/English or LSL toddler groups in the Ogden and/or Salt Lake City areas. The toddler groups, held weekly, provide children with opportunities to participate in a group setting and interact with other children who are deaf or hard-of-hearing and have more opportunities to have appropriate adult language models; performs other duties as assigned. Manager of Interpreting Services at the Univ of MN Our office provides services to faculty, staff, students and visitors to the University. We have some exciting initiatives around building a welcoming and inclusive environment for Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals at the U. We are looking for a highly qualified and motivated individual. I'd love to see someone with some assessment skills and prior supervision experience would be helpful! A search committee is being formed and we hope to hold interviews later in June. The complete posting can be found at: https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp Requisition #184879 UTAH SCHOOLS FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND 742 Harrison Blvd., Ogden, Utah 84404 Telephone (801) 629-4702 Voice, (801) 629-4701 TTY Salt Lake Telephone (801) 464-2000 Voice, (801) 464-2001 TTY Toll Free in Utah 1-800-990-9328 Announces the Position of IT Analyst II (Working Title . Application Developer - USDB/USIMAC) REVISED Location: Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind Announcement No. 20-13 742 Harrison Blvd. Schedule B Ogden, UT 84404 DPR 50265/6370 JOB SUMMARY Incumbent is responsible for performing programming functions for the development of computer applications for the Utah State Instructional Materials Access Center (USIMAC) in a client-server and/or web-based architecture. Tasks include analyzing, designing, developing, and implementing computing applications that support USIMAC's database, employees, USDB, and overall mission. Incumbent will maintain and resolve support issues from receipt through delivery of the solution; anticipate the impact that new or modified applications will have on existing standards, procedures, systems, and applications; help define new features with project team, user groups, and employees; code instructions for new and existing applications in the appropriate language for the application following written and/or oral specifications; discuss requirements with end users and provide suggestions and recommendations to users to help them understand potential limitations and/or challenges; design, develop, test, implement, and maintain required applications; establish and document standards for use and operations of applications; debug programs by analyzing all available data, identifying the problem(s), and taking the appropriate corrective action; monitor system performance to ensure proper operation and identify possible problem areas; review database entries and programs to ensure system integrity; select testing methods to evaluate the success of both software upgrades and modifications, and conduct unit and integration testing for functionality and limits; prepare detailed test data in accordance with installation and application standards to validate the affected software against the specifications; perform tests of all changes to existing programs by parallel system processing in order to thoroughly test every coding modification; document all programs according to established standards and maintain current written information about the system to facilitate disaster recovery; report status of assigned tasks to Director or USIMAC Supervisor on a weekly basis; perform other duties as assigned. UTAH SCHOOLS FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND 742 Harrison Blvd. Ogden, Utah  84404 Telephone (801) 629-4700 Voice, 629-4701 TTY Salt Lake Telephone (801) 298-3311 Voice and TTY Toll Free in Utah 1-800-990-9328 Announces the Position of Deafblind Teacher Specialist Location:               Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind Announcement No. 21-13 Ogden, Salt Lake City, Sandy, Provo, and other locations throughout Utah Schedule AH DPR 50228/5400 JOB SUMMARY  Plans learning experiences for young children and students who are deafblind, ages birth-22, based on state standards; develops IEP or IFSP goals and objectives based on assessment; creates an environment that is conducive to learning; prepares lesson plans; teaches students specific skills; adapts materials and activities as appropriate; conducts appropriate assessments in the applicable job setting such as home, classroom, or outreach setting; promotes collaboration with other stakeholders (e.g. parents, schools, teachers, early intervention and consumer agencies); supervises paraprofessionals working in various educational settings; improves professional competence through participation in staff development activities; consults with and provides training and technical assistance to those involved in the education of young children and students who are deafblind.  These services may be provided to classroom teachers, related service providers, early interventionists, parents and other family members, administrators, peer and university students, and community groups. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ other deaf-related jobs http://deafdigest.com/other-deaf-jobs/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-