DeafDigest Blue - July 5, 2009 Blue Edition Barry Strassler, Editor http://www.deafdigest.com - updated every Monday America's Unique Deaf Stories; free subscription serving the Deaf Community since 1996; 13th year (to unsubscribe, please click on unsubscribe link at bottom or go to http://www.deafdigest.com ) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- ASL Videos of the Week: http://deafdigest.com/videos/video-parachute/ http://deafdigest.com/videos/video-cousins/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Celebrate July 4th with Savings For summer fun, check out all the Harris Communications novelty items. You will find sign language games and puzzles, ILY jewelry, tote bags, travel mugs, and much more! For a limited time only, all novelty items are 15% off.* Have a happy July 4th! Harris Communications wants to wish you and your family a safe holiday weekend! *Sale ends July 9, 2009. Certain product restrictions may apply. 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Dial csdvrs.tv to make your call today! -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- The DeafDigest is divided into Blue and Gold sections, both ranked equal in contents, features and ads. This is the Blue section. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- News of the Week: DeafDigest dedicates this edition to Kenneth Musteen, Benton, Arkansas, who departed us. A born deaf leader, he was widely involved with national and state organizations of the deaf and of the disabled. Said an acquaintance: He is a great guy. He was very active and was a leader of much great reputation, and yet he is so humble. It is a loss for the Arkansas Deaf Community .. Rick Macomber is a professional racer of standardbred (trotters) horses in Indiana. He is deaf. He has been racing professionally since 1997. How has he been doing this year? Said a Registrar with the United States Trotting Association: his 2009 mounts just went over a million! To compare this half-year with his past years, his best earnings year was 2007 when he won $1,793,928 in prize money. At this rate, he will be a 2 million dollar driver. For his career, he has won over 12 million dollars. .. Why is the upcoming Deaflympics so important to Taiwan? This nation, under the glare of the Republic of China, is anxious to show the world that they are capable of staging an international athletic spectacle. And if the staging of the Deaflympics is a success, then they hope it will lead the way to future hosting of other hearing international athletic events. This is why the government is pulling out all stops to make the Deaflympics pleasant for everyone - the fans and the athletes. .. 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The deaf boxer was not a smart person; he could not read well, and could not understand the instructions on how to use the parachute after jumping. As a result, he fell to his death! - for ASL News version, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/videos/video-parachute/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) ................................................................ Dr. Steven L. Rattner, P.A. & Associates Are you concerned about yellow teeth and you have important events coming up soon like wedding day or lecturing seminars? * Britesmile - Same Day Whitening Technique in Office Do you dislike braces that has wires? * Invisalign - Clear Orthodontic Treatment to Straighten Your Minor Crooked Teeth Are your dentures loose? Does your denture tooth break off? 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Two Full Time Deaf Dentists Proficient in American Sign Language: Dr. Steven Rattner and Dr. Bo Byun * Staff Trained in Sign Language Efficiency If you have any more questions, contact us at mailto:doctorbyun@hotmail.com for Dr. Bo Byun or mailto:SRattner@aol.com for Dr. Steven Rattner. Our dental offices are located in College Park, MD and Rockville/Gaithersburg, MD. Our phone number for TTY is 301-474-8278. Our website is http://www.drrattner.com ................................................................ TWO DEAF COUSINS Two deaf girls attended the same school for the deaf at the same time some years ago. They were cousins, but they did not realize it. Many years later, they met each other again and realized that they were cousins! This is not a surprise. We know of many generations of deaf families, and as a result, some family members do not realize they are related to each other. - for ASL News version, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/videos/video-cousins/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) MICHAEL JACKSON AND HIS DEAF CLASSMATE While Michael Jackson was much younger and a high school student, one of his classmates was deaf. The deaf classmate was Jonathan Weiss, who currently operates Big Mango, Inc, as a chef/owner, a Los Angeles Catering/Consulting Company. Jonathan said: he sat next to me and was always cordial and very helpful in case I didn't understand the teacher; he would take notes or repeat what our teachers had to say; he had the sweetest personality and cared about others. Since we had no interpreters or notetakers, I will always cherish the memory forever of what Michael did for me! Jonathan, by the way, is expanding his company and just hired a deaf chef. CHEMISTRY BETWEEN ACTORS We watch TV shows; we also watch deaf plays. Chemistry between the actors is very important. When there is no chemistry, the show flops. And even if the actors personally hate each other, they must push away these personal feelings. Now, what about chemistry between deaf actors? A deaf theatrical pro said it is the same thing. The bottom line is that a great director is needed to get actors to work together. ................................................................ Meet and chat with deaf singles and friends worldwide on the largest deaf network on the internet ! * Find out why Deaf Match International works....since 2001 * Sign up and list your profile for FREE * The most Deaf and Hard of Hearing singles online - thousands of members ! Visit: www.DeafMatchInternational.com ................................ T-Mobile Sidekick Special Deals.....going on right now ! 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Upon seeing the newspaper story, a deaf man asked his vocational rehabilitation counselor about it: The VR response was this: Maybe, I'm not sure; you will have to check with them or see what accommodations they have. Maybe you could go to school and assist with other air traffic people. The jobs can be modified or changed for people with disabilities Is the comment realistic? EYES OR THE EARS Which is more dangerous? Being a hearing jaywalker, using his ears to listen for horn honking drivers or being a deaf jaywalker using his eyes to keep a watch on oncoming cars? Well, during the upcoming Deaflympics at Taiwan, the government is telling drivers to slowdown to allow street walkers cross the roads safely. They said: The deaf are at higher risk for traffic accidents due to impaired sound reception Are they saying Deaf Eyes are useless in traffic? MANY FAMOUS PEOPLE HAVE A LINK WITH THE DEAF - Jeff Bezos, Amazon CEO His company wants to make sure that the executives are well qualified for the high level positions they are being hired to work for. One of the questions may be like this: How would you design a car for a deaf person? DeafDigest is not sure why would a designed car for the deaf driver be any different from a car designed for the masses. But one cannot argue with Amazon's successes! WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE? someone approaching you while you are out shopping and making a weird comment, like this: I know you, you're the intruder for the death if you have these "hate" or "horror" stories, please mailto:barry@deafdigest.com COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR - continuing series Have you ever asked "Is CART right for me?" Many people are still not aware of the possibilities of using CART in an educational setting. CART may be right for many people in high school and college. CART can help people with a hearing loss, and it may also be right for people with certain learning disabilities and people for whom English is a second language. Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) is the method of providing immediate, verbatim, voice-to-text translation, and it is an approved assistive device under the provision of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In a university setting, a student can read along on a computer screen what is being said by the professor and the students in the class. They may also be provided a rough draft transcript of the class proceedings for future reference. As more potential students and parents learn about CART services and the benefits of CART, they may find that CART is right for them. ................................................................ ................................................................ weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://www.deafdigest.com updated every Monday ................................................................ ................................................................ WHO IS IN CHARGE OF A MAINSTREAMED PROGRAM IN A SCHOOL DISTRICT? LEA supervisor LEA may stand for either of the following: Local Education Authority Local Educational Agency Local Education Agency Local Education Authorities it is hairsplitting, but there is no difference between either of these acronyms (in many school districts we would expect a principal, or a director or a coordinator or a supervisor or someone with an appropriate title that would direct their mainstreamed programs; some districts are different and this reflects in a startling title above. Be surprised or shocked every week until series run out) ................................................................ ................................................................ 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 ................................................................ ................................................................ Hot DeafNews boring, but important! The National Council on Disability wants to know "what works and what does not for people with disabilities" during its next meeting in Minneapolis later this month. Topics to be touched are emergency preparedness, housing, workforce infrastructure, access to outdoor recreation, international development, the Developmental Disabilities and Bill of Rights Act, strategic planning, and the 2010 National Summit on Disability Policy. DeafDigest hopes we, the deaf, are part of their agenda. In many cases in the past, it wasn't. .. The Deaf and the Law location: several case: deaf employees of US Postal Service, injured on the job, have applied for disability benefits result: USPS denied their claims, forcing them to continue working while still injured comment: this is a paradox; there was one deaf employee who was injured but did not want to retire and get the benefits but was forced to do so. He did not want to hire an attorney to fight a 800 pound gorilla! .. DeafADA Issue of the Week: Have we made progresses in the workplace? A deaf woman obtained a job as a clerk/typist. She was hired, but two days later, she was tested by a company doctor. The question asked by the doctor was: Could you read lips? When the deaf woman said no, she was immediately fired! It was way back in 1957. .. The Captioning Blunder of the Week: we will be mortal (immortal) Sunday (someday) .... What became of? Rick McClain - Past: #2 pitcher behind all-time pitching great Lawson Pair, that led Gallaudet to a conference championship in 1977 - Present Vice President Academic Affairs, Deaf Online University mailto:barry@deafdigest.com with "past" and "present" details .. News of the Week - Looking Back 10 Years Ago: How scary is the Supreme Court's definition of disability? Said Chai Feldblum, a law professor at Georgetown University - "individuals are disabled enough to be fired from a job but not disabled enough to challenge the firing." .. News of the Week - Looking Back 5 Years Ago: We now have a deaf attorney in Belgium that was elected to the Flemish Parliament. The woman of such a huge honor is Helga Stevens, a graduate of University of California law school and an attorney with the Brussels bar. Because Belgium is a tri-lingual country, different regions are autonomous, and the Flemish Parliament takes care of people in their own region. Congrats, Helga. .... Deaf Apocalypse of the Week: The extremely powerful, and immensely wealthy AARP organization broadcast a commercial on TV, touting an automobile insurance plan for us to buy. The commercial was not captioned! Many AARP members are late-deafened; also many AARP members are deaf. AARP ignoring their own members? .... A Vocational Rehabilitation counselor's great news: The school you work with provides you an "open door" to come in and work with students any time you want, and you are able to get all 25 of your school's seniors VR plans approved by your supervisor in March----quite an accomplishment in the age of youth allegedly thinking only of themselves. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- * YOU COULD PLACE YOUR PAID EMPLOYMENT ADS IN THIS SECTION * on a per-subscriber basis, the DeafDigest ad rates are the best in the nation. * For more information, send E-mail to mailto:barry@deafdigest.com -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position announcement Secondary Math Teacher Tennessee School for the Deaf Knoxville, Tennessee Minimum qualifications: Licensure in Mathematics required; must be NCLB Highly Qualified; Deaf Education preferred; Tennessee License with endorsement in Secondary Mathematics. contact: Elaine Alexander Director of Instruction Tennessee School for the Deaf 2725 Island Home Blvd Knoxville, Tennessee 37920 865.579.2410 865.579.2428 FAX mailto:elainea@tsd.k12.tn.us -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (deadline: July 13, 2009) position opening Relay New Mexico Outreach Coordinator Hamilton Relay, Inc located in Albuquerque, NM, with required travel Relay New Mexico Outreach Coordinator: Hamilton Relay, Inc. currently has a full time position open for Relay New Mexico Outreach Coordinator. This position is responsible for promoting Relay New Mexico, thereby increasing the number of relay customers as well as educating individuals, organizations, agencies and businesses on the benefits of using relay services. The position is located in Albuquerque and travel is required Preferred education, experience and skills: Fluent in American Sign Language and written English, additional fluency in Spanish a benefit; experience in public relations activities; direct work experience with TRS is helpful. Hamilton offers competitive wages with Full-Time Company Paid Benefits. To apply, contact our corporate HR Dept at 800.821.1831 or apply online at http://www.hamilton.net/careers -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Interpreter/ Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Indiana School for the Deaf Indianapolis, IN The Indiana School for the Deaf is seeking qualified candidates to interview for an Interpreter/ Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent position. The Indiana School for the Deaf (ISD) is a co-educational, residential school, founded in 1843, which serves a student population of 425+ students with more the 25% living in the residential halls. ISD is nationally recognized for its on-going commitment to bilingual/bicultural education for Deaf students. This is a non-exempt, full-time 12-month position. Provides interpreting, administrative and secretarial support for the Superintendent. In addition to interpreting, typing, filing, scheduling, and making copies, the administrative assistant performs other duties such as coordinating meetings and conferences, making travel arrangements, ordering supplies and general office management. Strong computer skills required. Must have a high level of interpersonal skills. Excellent computer skills and good overall organizational skills required Applicants must have Possession of an Indiana Interpreter Certification (IIC) and four (4) years full-time interpreting experience. (Provisional certifications will not be accepted. Proof of the certificate must accompany the application.) Substitution: Valid possession of at least one of the following: Certificate of Interpretation (CI), Certificate of Transliteration (CT), Comprehensive Skills Certification (CSC) from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID); Level IV or Level V from the National Association of the Deaf (NAD); National Interpreter Certification from NAD-RID and four (4) years full-time interpreting experience. (Proof of the certificate must accompany the application.) Special Requirement: Interpreter must be able to interpret from American Sign Language (ASL) to spoken English and from spoken English to American Sign Language (ASL) effectively, accurately and impartially, both receptively and expressively, using any necessary specialized vocabulary. The interpreter must also have the ability to interpret context to facilitate effective communication between sign language users and non-sign language users. Individual must have a valid driver's license. Advanced level skills are required at time of hire. Expanded criminal history (ISP & FBI) clearance required. Benefits: The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans and accrued leave. Application Procedure: Applicants can submit a cover letter and resume to: Indiana School for the Deaf Attn: Human Resources 1200 E 42nd St Indianapolis, IN 46205 If you have any questions please contact Carole Morgan in our Human Resources Department via telephone (317/920-6340 v/tty) or E-Mail: mailto:cmorgan@isd.k12.in.us Mission Statement: The Indiana School for the Deaf Community promotes academic and social excellence for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students through a Bilingual/Bicultural environment. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Staff Interpreter Western Oregon University Monmouth, Oregon Interpreter for deaf and hard of hearing in Disability Services at WOU in Monmouth. Full-time, Academic Year position (Sept to June). Salary competitive, plus excellent benefits. Must have Associate's Degree. Bachelor's degree preferred Successful completion of two year interpreting program or RID Certification required. Review of applications begins July 7, 2009. Open until filled. For complete position information and application, call 503-838-8490 or go to http://www.wou.edu/job EOE -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position openings Customer Recruiting Representative (3 different positions) Purple Communication Services work sites vary, depending on the position for position description and application procedures, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/purple-customer-recruiting-representative/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Employment Openings Scranton School for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Children Scranton, PA We are looking for people to join our staff at the Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children which is a program of the Western PA School for the Deaf. Applicants must be willing to work with the goal of providing our students with the best education, residential and support services possible. If you share our commitment to students please visit the WPSD website at http://www.wpsd.org for position descriptions for the following openings at the Scranton School: - Dean of Students - Residential Supervisor - Nurse - Business Manager Excellent salary and benefit packages available. Sign Language skills, FBI, PA Act 34, and 151 Child Abuse clearances are required for all positions. Send letter and resume to: Director of Human Resources Western PA School for the Deaf 300 East Swissvale Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15218-1469 Fax: 412-244-4211 Email: mailto:hshirey@wpsd.org EOE -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- vacancy announcement in Hawaii Teachers of the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Current vacancies are on Oahu and Hawaii Job Description: Teachers of the deaf and hard-of-hearing provide specially designed instruction for students using ASL or total communication. The settings can be in either a school for the deaf, a resource classroom on a public school campus, or as an itinerant teacher. Current vacancies are on Oahu and Hawaii. Minimum Qualifications: * Bachelor's Degree in Special Education with emphasis on teaching the deaf and hard-of-hearing (must include student teaching in a K-12 setting) * Certified Teacher of the Hard-of-Hearing * Authorized to work in the U.S. * Proficient in ASL * Familiar with Cochlear implants and other assistive devices for the deaf and hard-of-hearing * Knowledgeable in IEP procedures Salary: $43,157 - 57,243/year Licensing: Anyone hired must be committed to getting a valid Hawaii teacher license. For more information on licensing requirements and procedures, please visit the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board website at: http://www.htsb.org Incentives and Bonuses: Pending the availability of funding, a relocation bonus is available for qualified teachers: http://doe.k12.hi.us/personnel/teacherbonusesandincentives.htm Application Procedures: http://doe.k12.hi.us/personnel/teachers_applying.htm Closing Date: Until Filled Additional information: http://doe.k12.hi.us Contact: Jeff Hoover, Personnel Specialist Teacher Recruitment Department of Education 680 Iwilei Road, Suite 490 Honolulu, HI 96817 1-800-305-5104 Toll Free (808) 586-4050 Fax mailto:Jeff_Hoover@notes.k12.hi.us -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- announcing openings Occupational & Physical Therapists, full-time American School for the Deaf West Hartford, CT The American School for the Deaf (ASD) is located on a 54 acre campus in West Hartford, Connecticut. It is a residential and day program operating as a state-aided private school. SCOPE OF DUTIES: Under the supervision of the building Principal, provide individual therapy treatments, and accurate record keeping on a daily basis. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Occupational or Physical Therapy. Current Connecticut license in occupational or physical therapy and Connecticut, Department of Public Health license required. Must possess sign language skills with SCPI rating level of Intermediate preferred or must be committed to develop such skills. Pediatric occupational or physical therapy experience is preferred. SALARY AND BENEFITS: (a) Compensation based on union contract. (b) Retirement, group health insurance, and other fringe benefits are available. HOW TO APPLY: Send resume and letter of application to: Human Resources Office American School for the Deaf 139 North Main Street West Hartford, CT 06107-1269 FAX (860) 570-1832 The American School for the Deaf is an EOE: M/F/V/H/D. All applicants will be screened and the most highly qualified applicants will be invited to interview. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Special notes: (located at the bottom of the Gold section) http://www.deafdigest.com
