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Unfortunately anti-deaf bias in the legal profession was strong during the thirties and he was unable to make headway. He left the law profession and worked as sales representative for some big companies. Said a deaf attorney: The early half of the 20th Century was a very, very difficult time to be deaf, let alone as a deaf lawyer DeafDigest also dedicates this edition to Collete Ramsey Baker who has departed us. Her efforts led to the founding of the Deafness Research Foundation (DRF). The DRF funds private research into the medical aspects of deafness. - Hot Newspaper stories during the week: a great write up on Louise Stern in London http://deafdigest.com/louisestern/ Disability Law (under ADA) hurting us? http://deafdigest.com/stephenjdubner/ - Very Hot News Lega del Filo d'Oro, a group in Italy, that fights for the rights and needs of the deaf-blind, won a big victory. The European Parliament, in the past would treat the deaf-blind as two separate disabilities. Not any more, because of pressure exerted by the Italian group, it is now recognized as a disability on its own. - Sunday May 30th More on the controversial California Bill AB 2072, that DeafDigest has brought up in past two editions. Many are saying this bill is heavily tilted in favor of audiologists, especially with financial interests, that would have the first say in advising parents of their newly born deaf babies. It does not matter if the audiologists only know about deafness from Pathological, Audiological, and Medical viewpoints and not from the Deaf Cultural point of view. - Monday May 31st Fed up with discrimination against the deaf in Scotland, a hearing businessman has offered to subsidize the campaigning costs of a deaf candidate that wishes to run for office in the Scottish Parliament. Jeff McWhinney, a former director of British Deaf Association and now the owner of his own video interpreting agency, is the one that is making the offer. He is waiting for a deaf person to step up and take the offer. - Tuesday June 1st Natasha Julien, a young deaf woman from Manchester, Great Britain, is a promising professional dancer. She auditioned for a spot at the Hammond School, an elite British school of performing arts, competing against hundreds of hopefuls (all hearing) and won. She will begin classes soon. - Wednesday June 2nd For the deaf children of Kazan in Russia, there is a first time-ever sign language cartoon. The characters in the cartoon, a group of dogs, speak in sign language. It is called a social experiment according to the Academy of Open Communications, which is behind the project. (Thursday-Saturday Hot Deaf News will be in the Gold edition) ...... Deaf Miscellaneous stuff: The NAD Conference is coming up real soon; one of the highlights is the Miss Deaf America pageant. One of the contenders is Victoria Flis, Miss Deaf Pennsylvania. She has written up a nice article about herself and her impressions. 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In that TV series, Perry always won and the Gallaudet actor (as Perry Mason's judge) always lost when challenging Mason in arguments over court room procedures. - for ASL News version, please click on the arrow at: http://deafdigest.com/videos/johngallaudet/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) ASL AND VSL Our American Sign Language is a complete language. We have signs for most words in the dictionary. Some countries have limited sign language vocabulary. The VSL (Vietnamese Sign Language) is limited. For their interpreters it was hard for them to sign some words because there is none in the VSL dictionary. We should realize we are fortunate to have a complete sign language. - for ASL News version, please click on the arrow at: http://deafdigest.com/videos/limitedsignlanguage/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) ................................................................ 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Some people love the rub and others love the sauce. At that restaurant, the sign (which is very ASL) for rub is the fist rubbed against the palm of the other hand. Patrons used that sign when the camera zoomed at them. Perhaps the other sign for the rub is fingers against the pam. OIL SPILL HITTING HARD A DEAF SHRIMPER Every day there are stories of this awful oil spill off the shores of Louisiana. We can imagine it has hit the deaf people hard in that area. One of these stories was about the Point-au-Chien residents. It said that a lifelong shrimper, because of his deafness, is not able to get a BP clean up job, and is not able to find employment elsewhere. DeafDigest hopes that all will find employment somehow, somewhere. THE DEAF CHEFS AND COOKS IN RESTAURANTS We have a number of deaf chefs and deaf cooks in restaurants across the nation. They all perform their tasks as expected of them. When patrons are happy with their meals, then credit goes to the kitchen staff, some of them deaf. There was a story in a newspaper saying deaf cooks need something to alert them to special signalers telling them that food in microwaves are ready or when the timers chime that time is up, etc. Deaf chefs have eyes and they train themselves to keep a watch despite beehive of activity in these kitchens. So, are special alerting devices necessary? You decide. WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE? overhearing a conversation from one hearing person to another: Hey, see how funny the interpreter is signing that word if you have these "hate" or "horror" stories, please mailto:barry@deafdigest.com COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR - continuing series Sometimes people do not understand how a captioner could have made an error because what came up on the screen seems to be totally different from what was said. They think that the captioner might have misunderstood or misheard what was said. Sometimes they think that the captioner is not very smart. That may not be the case. What may have happened was a small fingering error by the captioner, and that turned one word into something totally different. Because the steno keyboard is very different from a computer or typewriter keyboard and because captioners are writing whole words and phrases at the same time, the typos that a captioner makes look very different from typos on a traditional QWERTY keyboard. If a captioner slips with one finger, it may not just change one letter in a word, but it can totally change the word into another word. Here is an example of a fingering error. A captioner may have intended to write: We will be discussing how to prepare for the financial collapse However, because of a slight misfingering error where the captioner moved his or her right middle finger down slightly, it was transcribed as: We will be discussing how to prepare for the financial clans ................................................................ ................................................................ weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://deafdigest.com updated every Monday ................................................................ ................................................................ I THOUGHT THE DEAF COULD....... lack manners, be rude and be inconsiderate when it comes to deaf-hearing conversations. Many hearing people get this negative impression, not realizing the difficulties of deaf individuals in following the conversation and knowing when it is their turn to say something without interruptions. Those that know the deaf for a long time realize these conversational issues; those that don't may end up with bad impressions. when a hearing person never meets a deaf person in his life his knowledge of the deaf are often wrong ................................................................ ................................................................ 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 ................................................................ ................................................................ Weitz & Luxenberg P.C., a leading plaintiffs' litigation law firm, is expanding litigation against Advanced Bionics related to defective cochlear implants. If you believe that you may have received an "Important Notification" letter from Advanced Bionics about your HiRes90k or Clarion II cochlear implant in either 2004 or 2006, we urge you to contact us to receive important legal information - even if you CI is working. Many of our clients' cochlear implants stopped working prematurely as described in the letter. We have a Deaf attorney and VP available. To find out more, please click here and follow instructions on the screen or go to: http://www.weitzlux.com/failed-cochlear-implants_1937570.html ................................................................ ................................................................ Deaf Cruise Canada and New England 2010 3 Days Pre-cruise Events. 3 Popular Tours! Canada & New England Cruise October 16th to 23rd, 2010 http://www.DeafCruise.com/canada Deaf Cruise Caribbean 2011 3 Days Pre-cruise Events. 3 Popular Tours and Prizes! 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The Deaf and the Law - location New York - case A past customer service employee who became deaf because of customers' yelling over the years, has filed for employment compensation. - result the late-deafened person won. Her victory, however, was short lived since the appeals court overturned the verdict. - comment The appeals court said she did not spend all day on the telephone suffering high decibel yelling. ...... The Captioning Blunder of the Week: to help ip crease (increase) the growth in employment .... News of the Week - Looking Back 10 Years Ago: A class action suit in California resulted in a setback for the state parole board. They discriminated against the deaf during parole hearings - no interpreters, not taking off the shackles thus hampering communications, etc, The court ordered the state parole board to provide interpreters and to remove shackles from deaf prisoners. ...... News of the Week - Looking Back 5 Years Ago: It was just learned that Newsweek is working on a story titled "How to keep your hearing" - touching on issues such as hearing aids, cochlear implants, bone anchored hearing appliance and penetrating auditory brain stem. .... Deaf Apocalypse of the Week: You are stuck with a boss that is a bully. If you are sick and tired of being bullied by your boss, take a look around and ask around. Is the boss bullying you because you are deaf? or Does the boss bully everyone in the office, yours included? If he bullies you only, he is anti-deaf If he bullies everyone, he is not anti-deaf, just being a jerk ...... A Vocational Rehabilitation counselor's great news: The internship your customer signed up for, turned up to lead to a full time job and you do not have to expend any funds for job placement for her. ...... A Lipreading Problem: What did that person say? why is it always that the hearing person, upon being told you are deaf, would speak slowly with his easy-to-lipread lips but as time goes on, picks up speed to the point where he becomes unlipreadable? if you have lipreading tales, please share these with mailto:barry@deafdigest.com ...... DeafBook of the Week Everyone Here Spoke Sign Language by Nora Ellen Groce deafness life on Martha's Vineyard 1985 not sure if it is still in print by Harvard Press DeafDigest editor has many deaf-related book in his private home library. Some books are still in print; some books are out of print. Some books are old; some books are recent. Happy reading ! -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- * 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Job Announcement Program Manager, Bridgman Home San Diego Youth Services San Diego, CA Status: Full-Time Compensation: $50,000-$53,000/Year + Excellent Benefits Specific Responsibilities: Accountable to Division Director. Responsible for the development and maintenance of quality youth services, including overall supervision of the contracted components. Must participate in Center Development Team (CDT); develop resources that are in line with community needs; and maintain and evaluate quality services that are in contract compliance with funding sources. Expected to supervisor 5 to 8 direct line staff and may carry a minimum caseload. Duties: Program Manager ensures that: 1. Ensure the development, implementation, and evaluation of program(s) that adhere to and uphold the rigorous standards of SDYS as mandated by its mission, purpose, guiding principles and standards of quality. 2. Provide personnel management to include the hiring, training, supervision, and evaluation of core staff, interns and volunteers. 3. Coordinate in-service trainings and component meetings for the purpose of training/supervising staff and facilitating communication. 4. Participate in the development of policies and procedures pertaining to personnel. Work with Division Director and SDYS toward the development, management and coordination of component staff and ensure that the component has adequate staffing to provide delivery of services in compliance with contracts. 5. Maintain quality volunteer program in conjunction with Volunteer Services. 6. 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Develop and maintain relationships with local schools, community groups, and community centers. 3. Assist Division Director with ensuring standards of quality to include service partner confidentiality, program philosophy, and SDYS guiding principles. 4. Provide direct services (i.e. group facilitation, tutoring, case management, etc.) as needed to meet contract objectives. 15. Participate in grant development. 1. With Assistance from the Division Director, monitor budget and comply with fiscal policies and procedures. 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Send resume to: SDYS, attn: BHPM, P.O. Box 80756, San Diego, CA 92138 or fax to (619) 221-8611 or e-mail to mailto:hr@sdyouthservices.org An Equal Opportunity Employer -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- open positions Case Manager (2 pos) Advocates, Inc Framingham, MA Deaf/Hard of Hearing or fluent in ASL ( American Sign Language) and knowledge of Deaf Culture; this is required to work at one of these programs Advocates is a Human Service agency that is looking to hire two Case Managers to work in our two Quincy programs. At these two programs, the staff and clients are either Deaf or Hard of hearing. In order to work at one of these programs you must be Deaf/Hard of Hearing or fluent in ASL (American Sign Language) and knowledge of Deaf Culture This is requirement to work at one of these programs. Please send your resume to mailto:snathan@advocatesinc.org or go to our website at http://www.advocatesinc.org and apply online. The Case Manager is responsible for documentation and maintenance of assigned consumer records, including all areas of the Individual Service Plan (ISP), medical concerns and appointments. Also should be proactive and must focus on individual advocacy, empowerment, and community integration. Essential Functions: 1. Provide case management for two or more individuals in the program as identified by supervisor and advocate for the needs of the individuals. 2. Report to the shift on time and remain alert and responsive to the needs of the individuals throughout the shift. 3. Participate in the development of the Individual Service Plan (ISP) and program specific interventions for individuals. 4. Develop, implement and monitor interesting, creative, and person centered goals with individuals. 5. Complete monthly reports: progress reports, data collection summaries. 6. Attend trainings as assigned; maintain necessary certifications (CPR/First Aid, SOLVE, MAP, HR/DPPC). 7. Advocate for the rights of the individuals; ensure that individuals are treated with dignity and respect; uphold the human rights of all individuals. 8. Provide skills training and support to the individuals as identified in the ISP, including but not limited to the areas of Activities of Daily Living (ADL) routines, behavioral treatment plans, community integration activities, communication and health care 9. Provide a safe, homelike living environment for the individuals. 10. Assist individuals with home maintenance and perform cleaning duties as assigned. Qualification/Education/Experience: 1. BA/BS in related field, or equivalent of two (2) years related experience. 2. Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 3. Basic computer knowledge. 4. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and ability to use good judgment. 5. Demonstrated commitment to the principles and practices of consumer empowerment and community integration. 6. Sensitivity to the needs of the population we support 7. High energy level, superior interpersonal skills and ability to function in a team atmosphere 8. Must hold a valid drivers' license. Must have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport individuals. Advocates' philosophy is based on common values and principles that guide the delivery of all of the services we provide. We believe that all individuals have the right to pursue their personal goals and to contribute to the community. We believe they are entitled to receive accessible services; to live in decent and affordable housing; to be treated with dignity and respect; and to live in inclusive and diverse communities. The employees of Advocates and the recipients of the services we provide work together with the community to ensure that these universal rights are promoted and protected. Advocates offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, 410(k) plan and a six-week holiday/vacation package. Advocates is an EOE committed to employing a diverse workforce -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- seeking applicants ASL Teacher, High School The Howard School metro Atlanta in Georgia Founded in 1950, The Howard School is an independent, coeducational day school currently located in Metro Atlanta. The Howard School focuses on depth of understanding through a project - and problem-based curriculum. The Howard School is a leader in professional leadership and development for the community, priding itself on its programs that address a research-based understanding about the natural variability in the ways that children learn. We are in the process of collecting cover letters and resumes for American Sign Language Teacher - High School Qualifications: -Bachelor's degree required. -Advanced degree and 3-5 years of classroom experience preferred. -Prefer bilingual ASL English, bicultural native or near-native ASL speaker. - Experience in Learning Disability or related education a plus. - Prefer animated speaker, possibly with theater experience. - Teach ASL I according to Georgia Standards - Ability to work with collegial teams. Hours: Part-time (7 hours per week, one class per day plus 2 hrs meeting and planning), Monday - Friday. Interested candidates please send cover letter and resume to: mailto:hr@howardschool.org The Howard School is an equal opportunity employer. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- ANNOUNCING Senior Lecturer in American Sign Language American Sign Language Program, The Ohio State University Columbus, Ohio The American Sign Language (ASL) Program at the Ohio State University offers four courses of ASL which fulfills the university’s undergraduate requirement for a general education sequence in modern/foreign language credits. The Program is administered under the Foreign Language Center within the College of Arts and Sciences. (see: http://asl.osu.edu/ ) The Ohio State University is located in the heart of Columbus, which is a thriving city with a large and active Deaf community. (see: http://ci.columbus.oh.us/ and http://experiencecolumbus.com/ ) Responsibilities: The Ohio State University seeks to appoint one full-time Senior Lecturer position (non tenure track) in American Sign Language for the 2010-2011 academic year. This is a one-year position with the possibility of renewal, to begin duties in September 2010. The position will involve, at minimum: teaching seven (7) sections of ASL over three (3) quarters in the academic calendar (Autumn, Winter, Spring); service on committees; commitment to and initiative in collaborative curriculum and program development; and continued individual professional development. Qualifications: Required: Native or near-native fluency in ASL; BA in Education (ASL, Deaf, foreign language), Deaf Studies, Linguistics, or related field; demonstrated excellence in teaching (preferably at the college level); knowledge of Deaf history and culture; extensive/broad experience with the Deaf community; sensitivity to issues facing the Deaf community; and the demonstrated ability and commitment to work well with others. Preferred: Masters degree or higher in Teaching ASL as a Foreign/Second Language, Linguistics, Deaf Studies, Education, Interpreting, or related field; ability and willingness to teach with digital media; American Sign Language Teachers Association (ASLTA) certification. Applications: Screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled or closed. Salary $33,000-35,000 with benefits. The Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and provides reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Qualified women, minorities, Vietnam-era veterans, disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Letter of application and curriculum vita may be sent electronically or to the address below. Three letters of recommendation must be submitted directly by the author. Send letter of application, curriculum vita (resume), and three letters of recommendation to: Lauren Sanders, ASL Program Associate Coordinator The Ohio State University Foreign Language Center 100 Hagerty Hall 1775 College Road Columbus, OH 43210-1340 mailto:sanders.67@osu.edu -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position openings Austine School for the Deaf Brattleboro, VT - Residential Advisor Time base: 2nd Shift - Monday -Thursday, 2pm - 11:15 pm Qualifications: - High School Graduate - Effective communication skills to include American Sign Language - Willingness to receive CPR, First Aid and Restraint Training - Willingness to learn behavior management techniques - Understands the uniqueness and development of Deaf & Hard of Hearing students. Responsibilities: - Enhance social and interpersonal relationships among the students - Attend professional and staff development seminars/workshops in child development and behavior management techniques. - Assist in the development and implementation of proactive, preventative residential programs which help students develop into healthy well-rounded individuals. -Weekend Residential Advisor: Time base: 35-38 hrs Friday: 11 am-10 pm Saturday 8 am-10 pm Sunday 8 am-10 pm Qualifications: - High School Graduate - Effective communication skills to include American Sign Language - Willingness to receive CPR, First Aid and Restraint Training. - Willingness to learn behavior management techniques - Understands the uniqueness and development of Deaf & Hard of Hearing students. Responsibilities: - Enhance social and interpersonal relationships among the students - Attend professional and staff development seminars/workshops in child development and behavior management techniques. - Assist in the development and implementation of proactive, preventative residential programs which help students develop into healthy well-rounded individuals. Please send letter of interest & resume to: Kelly Therieau Austine School for the Deaf 209 Austine Dr Brattleboro, VT 05301 802-258-9510 Fax # 802-258-9574 mailto:ktherieau@vcdhh.org -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Position Vacancy Notice Regional Consultant for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Idaho Educational Services for the Deaf and the Blind job located at Northern Idaho, Region 1 & 2 Begin Date: August 2010 Nature of Work: Provide home intervention programs for parents of deaf and hard of hearing infants from birth through three; Provide educational and consultive services to students from birth through 21 who are deaf or hard of hearing; Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Idaho Exceptional Child certificate with Hearing Impaired endorsement; Additional certificate/endorsement preferred; Excellent receptive and expressive skills in American Sign Language; Experience working with parents and infants; Minimum of Bachelor's Degree, Master's degree preferred. Salary: Commensurate with education and experience. Benefits: Comprehensive fringe benefit package included. To Apply: Interested persons are to submit a letter of application, resume, official transcripts, copies of certification and three letters of recommendations to: Idaho Educational Services for the Deaf and the Blind ATTN: Human Resources 1450 Main St Gooding, ID 83330 Location: Northern Idaho - Region 1 & 2 Closing Date: Open until filled. Successful candidate will be required to submit a completed ten finger fingerprint card or scan to the Idaho State Dept. of Education no later than five days after the employees' first day of employment with the school or unsupervised contact with students in a K-12 setting, whichever is sooner per Idaho Code 33-130 & 33-512. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (updated June 6th) - Network I.T. Administrator - Los Angeles, CA - Community Advocate - Bakersfield, CA - Community Advocate - Riverside, CA - Community Interpreter - Los Angeles, CA To learn more about the above positions at GLAD, please go to our website: http://www.gladinc.org If interested for any of these positions then please submit resume and application to: Jeff Fetterman Human Resources Specialist Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, Inc. 2222 Laverna Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90041 V/TDD: (323) 550-4207 Fax #: (323) 550-4204 E-mail: mailto:jfetterman@gladinc.org -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
