DeafDigest Blue - February 5, 2012 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; 16th year -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Last week's ASL Videos with text: http://deafdigest.com/videos/deaf-artist-embarrassment-at-art-gallery/ http://deafdigest.com/videos/tinnitus-to-be-deaf-or-hearing/ This week's ASL Videos with captions: http://deafdigest.com/videos/to-admit-deafness/ http://deafdigest.com/videos/deaf-with-changed-attitude/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- CaptionCall - Special Offer Don't let hearing loss keep you from using a telephone. CaptionCall is a quality amplified phone that displays captions on a large, easy-to-read screen. 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We do not want the terrible Egyptian soccer riot to occur here in USA! - What the stories are saying about the deaf? Even though the FCC ordered churches to caption their TV programs, there are still some churches that are fighting back. They saying they will go broke if they have to caption. Approximately 80 churches are filing "financial-hardship exemptions". DeafDigest wonders how many of these churches have millions of dollars in assets and are claiming they are broke? Much talk is going on about United Kingdom being broke and cannot afford to fund social services for the deaf. Well, in the South Central part of England, SignHealth won a contract to provide social services for the deaf in the area. Deaf leaders in this area is excited about this new contract. - Very Hot News Effective immediately, Dom Bonura, a veteran administrator of programs of the deaf over the years, is the interim Provost at SWCID. Past provost Mark Myers is now the SWCID Development Officer. - Sunday January 29nd Women may go deaf because of diabetes? Yes, according to a study conducted by the Henry Ford Hospital in Michigan. The important thing is to control diabetes with medication. - Monday January 30th Service agencies in Alabama are worried about the threat of the state slashing funds earmarked for services for the deaf and the disabled. These groups of service agencies are working together to picket the legislators during the budget hearings later in the month. - Tuesday January 31st The court of Appeals threw out a claim by a deaf woman that lack of an interpreter was the cause of injuries she suffered during childbirth. The reason was lack of appropriate paperwork that the deaf patient needed to fill out prior to childbirth delivery. - Wednesday February 1st A Smithsonian publication profiled two deaf sisters that were adept photographers way back in the late 19th century - Frances and Mary Allen. They received many honors for their work with the cameras. - Deaf Miscellaneous stuff The White House has scheduled a list of disability conferences: Columbus, OH - March 14, 2012 Austin, TX - March 28, 2012 Los Angeles, CA - April 12, 2012 Denver, CO - April 25, 2102 Atlanta, GA  - May 11, 2012 Boston, MA - May 23, 2012 Minneapolis, MN - June 6, 2012 Orlando, FL - June 15, 2012 Kansas City, MO - July 11, 2012 will these disability conferences translate into jobs for the deaf? ...... (Thursday-Saturday Hot Deaf News will be in the Gold edition) .............................................................. .............................................................. 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BETTER TO ADMIT DEAFNESS THAN TO ADMIT DIABETES? Paula Deen, hearing, is a famous hostess of her own TV cooking shows. She just revealed to the world that she has diabetes and that she hid it from public. Many people are very angry at her - they think she is a hypocrite for encouraging us to eat "dangerous" food. Many hearing people hide their hearing loss for a long time - until they finally admit it. Are people angry at them? No. Angry at Paula? Yes. Not angry at a late-deafened person? No. Why? Good question! - for ASL News version with captions, please visit: http://deafdigest.com/videos/to-admit-deafness/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) ..................................................... ..................................................... Deaf magicians of the world getting together at a festival visit: http://deafdigest.com/world-deaf-magicians-festival/ ..................................................... ..................................................... CHANGING ATTITUDE AMONG FEW DEAF PEOPLE In the past, many deaf people (graduates from Gallaudet, NTID and deaf schools) were proud people - deaf, but successful at their jobs and at life. Times have changed. After years of accepting their deafness, some of them no longer accept it. Some of them tell their friends: I am not deaf This is strange - because they went to Gallaudet or NTID or deaf schools. And some of them participated at few Deaflympics! Changing times? - for ASL News version with captions, please visit: http://deafdigest.com/videos/deaf-with-changed-attitude/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) - for ASL News version with captions, please visit: (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) ALWAYS LINKING DEAFNESS INTO SOME OTHER ILLNESS Seems almost every other week we see a story that links deafness to some other illness. Last week it was diabetes. And now this, linking deafness into Alzheimer's disease. This finding was made by Dr. Frank Lin and his team of researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine. ...................................................................... ...................................................................... Meet and chat with deaf singles and friends worldwide on the #1 deaf network on the Internet....Deaf Match International ! 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ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF FEAR OF THE DEAF Here is another workplace example of deafphobia (fear of the deaf). A hearing woman does not have the strength to twist open a soft drink bottle cap. Her desk is next to a deaf man. She avoids asking that deaf man. She waits a few hours for a "strong" hearing man to come by. This hearing man comes around and immediately twists open the cap. Because of that fear, that hearing woman "suffered" for a few hours without having something to satisfy her thirst! WHAT DID THE LOBBYIST TELL THE DEAF ACTIVIST? A veteran lobbyist became friends with a deaf activist. But the advice the lobbyist gave the deaf person was interesting. The lobbyist said: You just can't care only about deaf-related issues. You have to care about all the issues, both deaf and hearing! The deaf activist was stunned. WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE? ongoing feud between RID-certified interpreters and non-RID interpreters if you have these "hate" or "horror" stories, please mailto:barry@deafdigest.com COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR - continuing series When some people see a steno machine up close for the first time, they are often amazed that there are so few keys.  They cannot understand how a stenocaptioner or court reporter can write all of the words they write. Because there are only 22 keys plus a number bar on a steno machine, stenocaptioners must use combinations of letters to make other letters.  The only keys actually present on a steno keyboard are STKPWHRAO*EUFRPBLGTSDZ.  All words and phrases and every sound made in the English language must be written using only those letters. The letters on the left-hand side of the keyboard are used for the initial consonants in words, and the letters on the right-hand side of the keyboard are used for the final consonants.  What that means is that a captioner will use his/her left hand for initial consonants, his/her thumbs for vowels, and his/her right hand for final consonants. Stenocaptioners do not depress one key at a time.  Rather, whole words and phrases are written at the same time, as if someone were striking a chord on a piano. COULD PAMELA HICKMAN HELP INDIANA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF? Pamela Hickman, not deaf, was written up in a newspaper in Indianapolis. She is a newly elected member of the City-County Council. As we all know, the Deaf Community has been fighting on two fronts - fighting Gov. Mitch Daniels, a Republican, on his stacking of the school board of directors with hearing people, and fighting HB1367 in the state legislative chambers. Pamela Hickman, a Democrat? What about her? She previously taught at Indiana School for the Deaf before moving on to other endeavors. Possibly because of her experience at the school, she may be sensitive to the needs of the deaf. And if she is an adept politician, she could help mend fences between the Deaf Community and the outside forces (Daniels, legislators)? Politics have a way of making strange bedfellows, never mind that Hickman deals with city-county issues and Daniels deals with state-wide issues! .............................................................. .............................................................. STRUGGLES OF A DEAF PERSON IN AN ISOLATED BRITISH TOWN (a new series - to be run for a number of weeks) In a town where I live, there are about 10 pubs, five sports clubs, several churches, several social clubs, and classes at a community center. And the town square is always full of people walking around. How many of these people are deaf that I could chat in British Sign Language? Zero! .............................................................. .............................................................. 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 .............................................................. .............................................................. The Deaf and the Law: If a school district complies with the IDEA, does it mean that it is also in compliance with the ADA? No, according to the The U.S. Department of Justice in a lawsuit against the Tustin Unified School District (California). The student involved did not get the CART services that she requested even though the school district accommodated her needs in different ways. ...... News of the Week - Looking Back 10 Years Ago: The National Association of the Deaf hosted a mortgage burning party to celebrate its property paid-up status. Next step for the NAD is to conduct a massive fund raising drive to renovate the building, which is badly in need of repairs and face lifting. The NAD has a roster of nearly 500 benefactors, up from 25 when Nancy Bloch took over as Executive Director nearly a decade ago. Perhaps with 1,000-2,000 benefactors the money will be there for the badly-needed facelift undertaking. (editor's note: The NAD has since then sold the building and has relocated to an office suite in the vicinity) ...... News of the Week - Looking Back 5 Years Ago: To honor this Super Bowl weekend, an all-time Hollywood All-Pro team was announced. The all-time tight end is Brian Murphy, who "graduated" from Gallaudet University and played for the Washington Sentinels. Is that a joke? Yes and no. This "deaf" tight end caught a winning pass for a touchdown in the movie "The Replacements." This Hollywood All-Pro team consists of "best" players that played in football movies and TV. This poll was posted on the American University on-line newsletter. Unfortunately, this "deaf" Murphy was played by a hearing actor. The producers apparently never realized that Gallaudet has had many great football players over the years and could have selected just one of them for the "deaf" deaf movie role. ...... Deaf Apocalypse of the Week: How many times has it happened that a deaf person has been told by his family that he cannot do what he dreamed of doing - because of his deafness. And that by the time the deaf person succeeded, the family, that told him he would not succeed, have passed away without realizing the success of their son! .... A Lipreading Problem: What did that person say? from a DeafDigest subscriber: A friend was telling me the name of her newborn baby girl Lisa But later on, I was reading a Congratulations card to her and on the card, the girl's name was spelled Alissa -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- * 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 opening Rehabilitation Specialist-Part Time Arundel Lodge, Inc Edgewater, MD Arundel Lodge, Inc. is a mental health agency located in Edgewater, MD. We provide psychiatric rehabilitation services to mentally ill adults. Rehabilitation Specialist (20 hours per week) will provide daily living skills support to deaf or hard of hearing clients in a classroom setting and in the community.  Duties also include; medication monitoring, transporting to appointments, and applying crisis intervention when needed.  Must be fluent in American Sign Language.  Minimum qualifications are high school diploma or equivalent, related work experience and education in Human Services or related field preferred. Send resume to; Arundel Lodge, Inc., Human Resources, 2600 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD  21037; Email; mailto:Lmurphy@arundellodge.org , Fax: (410) 841-6045, http://www.arundellodge.org -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- notice of vacancy District-wide Special Education Teacher (anticipated) Nashua School District Nashua, New Hampshire For students with moderate to severe disabilities including visual and hearing impairments WORK YEAR:        School year 2012-2013 STARTING:          August 2012 SALARY RANGE:        $39,034 - $72,657 QUALIFICATIONS:         NH certified or eligible for Blind and Vision and Deaf and Hearing Disabilities, HQT in Elementary Ed. Must have experience working with students with moderate to severe disabilities presenting with visual and hearing impairments. SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: This position provides instruction for students with moderate to severe disabilities, including visual and hearing impairments by developing, selecting and modifying instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of students utilizing Braille, large print and technological devices.    Responsibilities of this position include conducting assessments, consult and collaborate with peers regarding the planning of instructional goals, objectives and methods of service delivery, and assist in the development of student IEP.s so that students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences.  Assist teachers to become familiar with the unique educational needs and learning characteristics of students with these impairments to enhance the instructional environment and demonstrate a gain in student performance. Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as: meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating and professional development. This notice should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position or that this is the exclusive list of job functions associated with this position. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: External applicants should submit a completed application, a letter of interest, resume, copies of official college transcripts, three letters of professional recommendation, copy of NH certification or a statement of eligibility for the appropriate endorsement area and HQT documentation. Please submit a completed application packet to: Nashua School District, Attn: Dana O.Gara, Human Resource Director, 141 Ledge Street, Nashua, NH 03060. Applications are available on our website at http://www.nashua.edu The Nashua Board of Education reaffirms its position of compliance with applicable State and Federal laws of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender orientation, physical or mental disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information and age in admission to, access to, treatment in or employment in the services, programs and activities of the Nashua School District. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Rehab Counselor for the Deaf/HOH (RCD) position Vermont State Vocational Rehabilitation Services Barre, Vermont http://humanresources.vermont.gov/career_center Vermont State Vocational Rehabilitation services has a full time Rehab Counselor for the Deaf/HOH (RCD) position to fill here in beautiful Vermont. The position number is #760155, "VR counselor I AC: Deaf&HOH". The home office is based in Barre, which is central Vermont off interstate 89.  The position covers 3 other offices in the northeastern part of the state, "the northeast kingdom". Substantial traveling is required.  Fluency in ASL. Master's degree requirement is explained in the job description. Attractive office space in Barre.  Dedicated, professional staff to work with. There are several certified Interpreters nearby, Sorenson Ntouch VP in Barre, and Zphone in other 3 office locations.  Qualified candidate will have access to an iPhone 4. Any questions, contact Bill Hudson, Senior Rehab Counselor Deaf/Hard of Hearing:  mailto:bill.hudson@state.vt.us   http://www.vocrehab.vermont.org -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- employment openings Therapeutic Staff Support/TSS Professionals Warwick Family Services Bensalem, Pennsylvania Looking for an enticing job that challenges your character and skills? Look no further!  Working with children in an apprenticeship role will instill you with new skills that can be used in fields such as: psychology, education, business and government. You will learn the magical art of healthy working relationships in the classroom, conjuring boundaries with children and learn the valuable trade of managing children’s behaviors. You will be provided with resources and support from the behavior specialist on a weekly basis.  Have strong “people’s person skills?  You will find this job to be a good fit, and for those who strive to be a “people’s person” the behavior specialist s will teach you valuable skills to help you be successful in the workplace environment. TSS  candidates must possess a bachelors degree in Psychology, Social Work, Human Services or related field and one year previous work experience with children or at minimum 60 college credits and three years work experience with children. TSS Aide candidates must possess a high school diploma and two years of verified volunteer or paid work experience with children. All applicants must be proficient in American Sign Language (ASL). Case assignments are generally in a school setting, however some clients require services in the home.  Work hours vary from ten to thirty hours per week based on approved client hours and staff flexibility to accept more than one assignment.  Work is available in Philadelphia and Bucks County. For immediate consideration please email your resume to mailto:mstoll@warwickfamilyservices.com or via fax to 267-525-7014. For additional information about our company log on to our website http://www.warwickfamilyservices.com -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position vacancies Kansas School for the Deaf Olathe, KS The Kansas School for the Deaf, 450 East Park St., Olathe, KS  66061, is currently seeking qualified individuals for the following positions for the 2011 - 2012; 2012 - 2013 school year: - Secondary Science Teacher (Immediate) - Secondary Social Studies Teacher (Immediate) - Elementary Teacher (Fall 2012) Placement made within agency guidelines on salary schedule depending upon professional background and experience. KSD offers excellent benefits (Full Time Positions Only).  Applicants will be screened and the most highly qualified applicants will be invited for an interview session. Positions are open until filled.  KSD is located in the Heartland of the USA, part of the Kansas City metropolitan area.  For area info on excellent schools and affordable housing check out: http://www.kcmo.org/ and http://www.olatheks.org/ For an application and a job announcement on each of these positions, please refer to our website at http://www.kssdb.org or contact Ann Troyer, Human Resources Professional, at (913) 791-0501 (V/TTY) for further details on the positions.  E-mail:  mailto:atroyer@kssdb.org  Fax #:  913/780-6563 An EEO/Educational Opportunities Agency Tobacco Free Campus KSD Embraces Diversity -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- faculty position opening Department:     Deaf Studies Rank:  Assistant/Associate Professor (Two Tenure-Track Positions) California State University, Northridge Northridge, California 91330 Effective Date of Appointment:   August 2012 (Subject to Budgetary Approval) Salary:  Dependent on Qualifications Qualifications:   Earned doctorate in Deaf Studies, Linguistics, American Sign Language (ASL), or closely related field of study.  ABD candidates will be considered, but doctorate must be completed by the time of appointment (August 2012).  General knowledge of linguistic principles of ASL and an understanding of sign language interpreting processes with ASL as the foundation.  Possess strong and effective teaching methods in various aspects of ASL and/or related courses in Deaf Studies.  Extensive knowledge of Deaf Culture and the Deaf community.  Evidence of successful teaching experience at the college level.  Demonstrated evidence of recent scholarly publications or equivalencies and activities or evidence of potential for such scholarly accomplishments.  Ability to interact effectively with both Deaf and hearing people.  Evidence of positive relationships and collegiality with university students, staff, and colleagues.  Evidence of participation in ASL/Deaf Studies and Deaf community organizations on local, state, and national levels.  Commitment to the Deaf bilingual/bicultural experience and its foundation in basic human rights.  Native/native-like fluency in ASL.  Basic understanding of curriculum development.   Demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring a diverse student population. CSUN is a Learning Centered University.  The successful candidate will be expected to join faculty and staff in a commitment to active learning, to the assessment of learning outcomes, and to multiple pathways that enable students to graduate. At time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S. citizen, must have authorization from the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services to work in the United States. Evidence of degree(s) required at time of hire. Responsibilities:  Teach American Sign Language and Deaf Studies content courses.  The standard teaching load is twelve (12) units per semester (plus committee assignments).  A reduced load will be assigned during the first year of teaching.  The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to and participate in the life and development of the department (including curriculum and program development); engage in scholarship and community service and to remain current in their field; serve on departmental, college, and/or university committees, and to participate in other service as needed. Application Process:  Applicants should submit:  (1) a letter of application that includes statements of teaching and research interests, (2) a current curriculum vitae that includes educational background, prior teaching experience, and evidence of scholarship and/or related professional experience, (3) evidence of teaching effectiveness/potential (including sample syllabi and summaries of student evaluations, if available), (4) photocopies of all earned degrees and certificates, and (5) the names and contact information of at least three professional references. Application Deadline: Screening to begin on February 24, 2012. Position to remain open until filled. Inquiries and nominations should be addressed to: Flavia S. Fleischer, Chair Department of Deaf Studies California State University, Northridge 18111 Nordhoff Street Northridge, California 91330-8265 General Information: California State University, Northridge, one of the largest of the 23 campuses of The California State University system, is located twenty-five miles northwest of central Los Angeles in the San Fernando Valley, a suburb with a multi-ethnic population of over one million people. The University enrolls approximately 35,000 students (27,000 FTEs) from diverse ethnic backgrounds, served by 4,000 faculty. Nine Colleges offer baccalaureate degrees in 70 degree programs, master's degrees in 58 graduate degree programs, 1 doctorate graduate program and 55 teaching credentials in the field of education, and various opportunities in extended learning and other special programs. For more information about the University, check our website: http://www.csun.edu/ In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, California State University, Northridge has made crime-reporting statistics available on-line at http://www-admn.csun.edu/police/clery-report-2009.pdf Print copies are available in the library and by request from the Office of Public Safety and the Office of Faculty Affairs. Applicants who wish to request accommodations for a disability may contact the Office of Equity and Diversity, (818) 677-2077. The university is an EO/AA employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity, gender orientation, gender expression, gender, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran status. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (revised posting) position opening Agency Director Community Outreach Program for the Deaf Albuquerque, NM Our Agency Director will manage all aspects of COPD - New Mexico to include budget development, staff management, policy development, contract/license compliance, grant/contract proposal development and property/lease management.  This individual will ensure continual quality services to the local community by working with the interpreting community, Deaf community and funding partners. This is a mission oriented position; the individual will have a clear sense of personal direction and the mission of our corporation and COPD. We require significant professional/technical experience, a command of budgeting and contract management, a Master's in Rehabilitation, Business, Public Administration, Social Science, Social Work or Education. You should have five years progressive experience supervising and managing a community service program plus fluency in American Sign Language. Salary is $19.50 - $30.23 depending on experience and educational background plus excellent benefits. Apply: Please see our detailed job posting, requirements, and qualifications on our website: http://www.ccc-soaz.org Resume to: Community Outreach Program for the Deaf, Attn:  Anne Levy, 10601 Lomas NE, STE 115, Albuquerque, New Mexico  87112 Or email mailto:scotty@copdaz.org or faxed to 505-255-8029. No agencies please. EOE -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Vocational Program Director Community Outreach Program for the Deaf Tucson, AZ Enjoy a rewarding career working with the Deaf, Deaf/Blind, and Hard of Hearing population in beautiful, sunny southern Arizona! Our Vocational Director will supervise and direct COPD's Vocational/Placement Department in the areas of competitive placement, job site training, job placement services and contract maintenance. This individual oversees Ability One, WIA and VR placement services, develops training programs and placement options, markets program and ensures program compliance. We require a Bachelor's Degree in Counseling, Rehabilitation, Education or related field, proficiency in American Sign Language, and experience with either employment services, rehabilitation work programs and/or mental health/deafness. Salary is $17.35 - $21.69 depending on experience and educational background plus excellent benefits. Apply: Please see our detailed job posting, requirements, and qualifications on our website: www.ccc-soaz.org Resume to: Community Outreach Program for the Deaf, Attn:  Human Resources Department, 268 West Adams Street, Tucson, AZ 85705. Email mailto:scotty@copdaz.org or fax to 520-770-8544. No agencies please. EOE -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 3 open positions Division of Services for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing Raleigh, NC - Deaf/Deaf Blind Services Manager http://osp.its.state.nc.us/positiondetail.asp?vacancykey=4419-65014562 - Telecommunications Resources Program Manager http://osp.its.state.nc.us/positiondetail.asp?vacancykey=4419-60043216 - Telecommunications Consultant http://osp.its.state.nc.us/positiondetail.asp?vacancykey=4419-60043224 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Civil Rights Program Manager The Maine Center on Deafness Portland, ME The Maine Center on Deafness (MCD) is a nonprofit organization that serves people throughout Maine who are D/deaf, hard-of-hearing, late-deafened or speech-impaired by providing resources, advocating for social equality, and helping the general public to better understand and appreciate our constituents. life experience, culture, history, and civil rights issues.  MCD currently delivers programs in the areas of civil rights advocacy and legal services, adaptive equipment distribution and sales, communications and outreach for Maine's Relay Service, and other programs. MCD seeks an energetic and experienced civil rights advocate and/or attorney with program management experience to serve as manager of our Civil Rights Program.  We are looking for the right person for this position, whether an attorney or advocate.  Because we have a part-time attorney on staff already, attorney experience is a plus but not required. Similarly, ability to communicate in American Sign Language (.ASL.) is a plus, but not required.  We will consider applicants seeking either full- or part-time positions. The manager of the Civil Rights Program (CRP Manager) is responsible for ensuring that the Civil Rights Program meets the service delivery and reporting requirements of our funding grants/contracts, and is delivering high-quality legal and advocacy services.   The CRP Manager will meet personally with clients to deliver advocacy services; if an attorney, the CRP Manager will deliver legal services and represent the client in administrative and court proceedings.  The CRP Manager also leads interagency collaboration, grassroots activism/education efforts, and systemic advocacy at the Maine Legislature.  The CRP Manager is responsible for effectively managing and reporting quarterly and annually on program outcomes, including budget, staff, and grant/contract compliance.  This position reports directly to the Executive Director and contributes to the advancement of MCD.s mission and vision.  Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience and skills. Applicants must possess excellent leadership, managerial, interpersonal, and written and communication skills.  Experience with civil rights issues in legislative and/or legal setting is a must.  Experience with ADA compliance, with civil rights law generally, and with special education law are greatly desired, as is experience with Maine's legislative process.  Familiarity with ASL, alternative communication modalities, D/deafness, Deaf Culture, and hearing loss is preferred.  Attorneys will be required to maintain an active Maine license. Applications will be considered until positions are filled.  D/deaf and hard of hearing, women, and minorities are encouraged to apply.  Qualified candidates should send a resume, salary requirements, and cover letter to: Executive Director, Maine Center on Deafness, 68 Bishop Street, Suite #3, Portland ME 04103 or email to mailto:emoran@mcdmaine.org MCD is an EOE.  All applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, or gender orientation. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Legal Training Coordinator Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Boston, MA Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Seeks Legal Training Coordinator Responsibilities -  Teach (or arrange for instructors) 80 hours of training to interpreters from previously established curriculum. Administer 100 hours of legal mentorship. Qualifications - RID certified ASL interpreter (CI and CT or equivalent) and SC:L certification - Experience preparing ASL interpreters for RID¡Çs SC:L examination - Experience administering a program of similar scope View the RFR at the Comm-PASS website at http://www.comm-pass.com/ To access, click Solicitations ¢ªSearch for a Solicitation ¢ªKeyword: 12-05-MCD Deadline is December 23, 2011, 2:00pm. Address applications to Jane Sokol Shulman at mailto:Jane.Sokol.Shulman@massmail.state.ma.us -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Technical Sales Engineer, Large Accounts Purple Communications based in Rocklin, CA, but travel required To apply for this position with Purple Communications, please follow this link and apply through our Careers Page: http://www.purple.us/job-search.aspx?jobid=214634 About Purple Communications Purple Communications is one of the nation's largest providers of communication services for the deaf, hard of hearing, and speech-disabled communities. As a leading provider of onsite interpreting services, video relay and text relay services, and video remote interpreting, the Company delivers a wide array of options designed to meet the varied communication needs of its customers. Purple Communications. vision is to improve the quality of life of its customers by being their premier provider of high quality, innovative communication services that break down communications barriers. Job Description Technical Sales Engineer, Large Accounts Technical Sales Engineer, Large Accounts combines technical knowledge with sales skills to provide support on a range of products/services to our clients that are deaf organizations of all sizes. The Sales Engineer will be interacting with the Clients. Operation, HR, and Technical teams. The emphasis of the work varies depending on the level of technical knowledge needed to sell a particular product/service. Technical sales engineers are a key point of contact for our large accounts providing services to organizations in which there are  multiple deaf and hard of hearing users  like Universities and educational institutions. The ideal Technical Sales Engineer will provide both pre- and post- sales support. They will drive the technical implementation as a project manager. They liaise regularly with other member of the sales team and colleagues from a range of departments such as Information Technology, Research/ Development, and Quality Assurance. Fluency in American Sign Language is a requirement for this role. Typical Work activities Tasks typically involve: -    Searching for new clients who might benefit from Purple's products and services -    Develop long term relationships with clients through managing and interpreting their requirements -    Create manage and drive tasks on project implementation -    Providing pre-sales technical assistance, product education, and post-sales support services -    Preparing reports for management -    Meeting regular sales targets and coordinating sales projects -    Support marketing activities by attending trade shows, conferences and other marketing events -    Making technical presentations and demonstrating how a product meets client's needs -    Liaising with other members of the sales team and other technical experts -    Providing training and producing support material for other members of the sales team Minimum Qualifications -    Effective communication, written and presentation skills -    Fluent in English and American Sign Language -    Ability to interact with people of varying communications levels, and modify language for audience needs. -    Able to prioritize the work in a multi-tasking environment -    Good team leading ability and managing additional technical resources for meeting the account needs -    Able to make effective presentations or demonstrations in time constrained situations -    Good knowledge of Microsoft Office -    Knowledge of voice and video technologies and protocols -    Knowledge of voice and video integrations -    Knowledge of standard corporate security practices -    Knowledge of TCP/UDP port allocation through corporate firewalls -    Knowledge and experience with network infrastructure device (i.e. cisco switches/routers/firewalls) -    Working knowledge of packet capturing applications (i.e. wireshark) PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees may experience the following physical demands for extended periods of time: -    Sitting, standing and walking (95-100%) -    Keyboarding (40-60%) -    Viewing computer monitor, videophone, and pager requiring close vision -    May be required to set up booths at events, requiring balance and lifting up to 50 pounds. -    May lift or move boxes (up to 10 pounds) WORK ENVIRONMENT: Frequent travel to company, customer and vendor sites, including some that are out of state is required. Education and Qualifications -     4+ years Sales Engineering experience -    CCNA (security or voice) . preferred TO APPLY for this position with Purple Communications, please follow this link and apply through our Careers Page: http://www.purple.us/job-search.aspx?jobid=214634 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- opening position Teacher, Career Academy & Transition Services American School for the Deaf West Hartford, CT Temporary - March-June, 2012 PrintWorks CLOSING DATE:     Until filled. The American School for the Deaf (ASD) is located on a 54 acre campus in West Hartford, Connecticut.  The program is a comprehensive center-based and community-based educational program serving deaf and hard-of-hearing students from preschool through high school Under the supervision of the Jr.Sr. High school and CATS principal, instructs students in PrintWorks, to include Academics, Deaf with Special Needs (DSN)  PACES students and Adult Vocational Students. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Associates Degree.  Prefer Bachelors Degree in Deaf Education, Special Education, or Vocational Area with ability to secure State of CT Voc-Tech Teacher Certification (098 Endorsement).  Background or work experience in graphic design and printing preferred.  Excellent skills in American Sign Language. Ability to work in a collaborative setting.  Ability to work flexible hours when needed. SALARY AND BENEFITS Compensation range based on school's salary scales. (b)  Retirement, group health insurance, and other fringe benefits are available. HOW TO APPLY Visit our website   http://www.asd-1817.org   to review the entire job description and download an application.   Send all applications and resumes to: Human Resources American School for the Deaf 139 North Main Street West Hartford, CT  06107-1269 FAX (860) 570-1832 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Program Director Pressley Ridge School for the Deaf Pittsburgh, PA Status:        Full-time, Regular, Exempt Reports to:      Vice President of Educational Service Lines Position Summary The Program Director will supervise and monitor the day to day operations of the residential and education services provided at the Pressley Ridge School for the Deaf.  They are responsible for the supervision of service delivery, staff, adherence to internal policy as well as external regulation and licensing requirements, sound fiscal operation, and communication and liaison with local community groups, schools, service agencies, and local state offices and courts of the county and stated. A.    To ensure overall program direction and oversight to program operations, the Program Director will: 1.    Create and maintain systems for the documentation of all educational activities and uphold the confidentiality of all program records and files; 2.    Ensure that all program activities and staff practices are in compliance with the regulation and in keeping with Department of Education, DPW and Pressley Ridge policy, values, and standards of professional and ethical conduct; 3.    Develop and oversee a safety program that addresses the safety and well-being of staff and consumers in all activities and environments in which we work. B.    To ensure solvency through adherence to the PRESSLEY RIDGE budgetary process, maximizing staff productivity and system efficiencies, and effectively using agency resources in pursuit of program goals, the Program Director will: 1.    Develop, implement and live within the program budget; 2.    Manage buildings and grounds, vehicles and equipment, and PRESSLEY RIDGE property and supplies in keeping with PRESSLEY RIDGE standards: 3.    Develop and manage systems for the efficient utilization of workforce by establishing staffing patterns, job designs, work schedules, and performance and productivity standards in keeping with PRESSLEY RIDGE values and standards; 4.    Oversee the development of educational costs and revenues, (per diems, etc.); 5.    Review and approve travel and receipt requests; 6.    Establish capital budget request. C.    To ensure the maintenance of a full complement of competent and committed staff/treatment parents to fulfill the mission of the program and agency, the Program Director will: 1.     Develop and implement effective strategies for recruitment, screening, selection and hiring of a diverse, qualified workforce; 2.    Develop and implement effective staff development strategies including targeted training, supervision, succession planning and professional development programs aimed at enhancing staff competence, satisfaction and retention; 3.    Maintain effective performance management and evaluation system to ensure accountability; 4.    Administer an appropriate and equitable compensation program consistent with agency practices and standards; 5.    Maintain or provide oversight for the maintenance of updated HR files on every staff. Essential Qualifications 1.    Education/Credentials/Licensure.  Master's Degree in Education, Special Education and supervisory certification required. 2.    Experience. a.    Minimum of five years of experience working with children with severe emotional and behavioral issues, b.    Working knowledge of the regulations and guidelines of Pennsylvania Department of Education, DPW, OMHSA as related to Approved Private School and Partial Hospital regulations c.    Knowledge and experience in working in an educational setting utilizing strength based approaches to interventions with seriously troubled youth and their families. d.    Understanding, commitment to and integration of the Pressley Ridge Values.  CASSP Principles and Re-Ed Program Directors e.    Ability to work with other disciplines as part of the team. f.    Knowledge of an a commitment to culturally competent service delivery 3.    Clearances.  Necessary State and FBI Clearances 4.    Pennsylvania Driver's License and safe driving record send application to: Phillip Novak Pressley Ridge 5500 Corporate Dr; Suite 400 Pittsburgh PA 15237 Phone:  (412) 872-9449 Fax: (412) 872-9469 mailto:pnovak@pressleyridge.org -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- - EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPENINGS AT GLAD !! - - HIV Educator - Los Angeles, CA - Staff Interpreter - Los Angeles, CA - Job Developer/Interpreter - Norwalk, CA - Job Developer/Interpreter - Pacoima, CA - Job Developer/Interpreter - Crenshaw, CA To learn more about the above positions at GLAD, please go to our website: http://www.gladinc.org If interested for any of these positions then please submit resume and application to: Jeff Fetterman Human Resources 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- other deaf-related jobs http://deafdigest.com/other-deaf-jobs/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Special notes: (located at the bottom of the Gold section) http://deafdigest.com/