DeafDigest Blue - August 7, 2011
Blue Edition Barry Strassler, Editor
http://deafdigest.com - updated every Monday
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Last week's ASL Videos:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/copsatnight/
http://deafdigest.com/videos/richattorneys/
This week's ASL Videos: http://deafdigest.com/videos/medicalinterpreter/
http://deafdigest.com/videos/asllearn/
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AT&T INTRODUCES VL5
In April AT&T Video Relay Service launched VL5 for Mac, PC, iPhone 4, iPod Touch, and iPad 2.
AT&T VRS partnered with Yellow Pages to provide new search features in video calling.
The AT&T VL5 app for the iPhone 4, iPod Touch 4th Generation, and iPad 2 allows Deaf and hard of hearing individuals to place and receive VRS and Point-to-Point (P2P) calls - wherever WiFi or mobile broadband is available. The VL5 app includes one-click calling and direct access to YPmobile.
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The DeafDigest is divided into Blue and Gold sections, both
ranked equal in contents, features and ads. This is the
Blue section.
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- What the stories are saying about the deaf?
Brett Simpson owns his Brett's Place concessions and
snack bar at the Orange County Courthouse in Texas.
Customers love him and he, in turn, loves them and
treats them with respect. He is one of the most beloved
individuals at the Courthouse building. And there was
a recent newspaper story about him and his business.
What about it? Brett is deaf and blind.
When the only deaf person in a workplace loses the
only hearing person that can communicate with him with
sign language and gestures, then it may not be a
happy situation. This is the case that faces Bryan Reed,
who is deaf and a long time employee with the Boonslick
Technical Education Center in Missouri.
- Very Hot News
Kentucky School for the Deaf staged a special event
to honor deaf African-Americans who attended this school
in the past but left before receiving diplomas. They
left because of these Jim Crow laws that prevented them
from receiving quality education that would have led them
to graduation and diplomas. Nearly 80 of them have been
duly honored in this event.
- Sunday July 31st
Thanks to a $75,000 donation by the Walmart Foundation,
nearly 75 students at South Carolina School for the Deaf
and Blind will be enrolled at a job training program
to prepare them for careers in the retail field.
- Monday August 1st
It is not too often that the deaf are direct beneficiaries
of something that the hearing people demand, at least in
New Zealand. The hearing natives that speak Te Reo, a recognized language, asked for English TV subtitles so that
they can learn the language better. Just instantly, the
deaf TV viewers have benefitted from the hearing demand.
- Tuesday August 2nd
Would hearing loss among senior citizens lead to dementia?
This is what more and more hearing health researchers are
saying.
- Wednesday August 3rd
An obvious discrimination took place with the Lambeth Council in south London. Because of downturn in economy, the council
is forced to layoff three people from its staff of eleven
employees. And that two of these three laid off employees are
deaf! The union is screaming and is accusing the council of
discriminating against the deaf.
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(Thursday-Saturday Hot Deaf News will be in the Gold edition)
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Deaf Miscellaneous stuff:
position announcement
Head Women's Basketball Coach/Program Coordinator
Gallaudet University
Washington, DC
Department: Athletics Department
Job Number: HR-2395
Date Posted: 8/1/2011
Salary Range: $56,300 to $101,200
Status: Accepting applications
more information at:
http://deafdigest.com/womenbasketballcoach/
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ADA: INTERPRETERS OR NOT IN DOCTOR'S OFFICES
Many deaf people demand interpreters during
medical appointments, which is required under the
ADA.
But there are also many, many other deaf people
that do not want interpreters. Why?
Two reasons. Many deaf patients want total privacy
and do not want interpreters to know of their medical
problems.
Another reason - deaf patients want notes written
by doctors to bring home and to save for future
review.
- for ASL News version, please visit:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/medicalinterpreter/
(for your convenience, video links are posted on top
of each DeafDigest edition)
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LEARNING ASL FAST OR LEARNING ASL SLOW
Always a mystery about learning ASL. Some hearing
people learn very fast and other hearing people
learn very slow.
A perfect example is a husband who works at
Gallaudet. His ASL is slow and fair. His wife
who does not work at Gallaudet and does not work with
the deaf, learned ASL faster and signs much better
than him.
Why? Always a mystery.
- for ASL News version, please visit:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/asllearn/
(for your convenience, video links are posted on top
of each DeafDigest edition)
OPERATING TWO BUSINESSES IN NICARAGUA FOR A REASON
Mayflower Medical Outreach is a business in Nicaragua.
This business also operates two different businesses -
a computer-related business and a bakery. These two
businesses under Mayflower Medical Outreach operate for
a reason.
It is to fund a school for the deaf! There is no tax
money in Nicaragua to operate schools for the deaf, and
so, this is where the private sector kicks in.
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A DEAF-RUN GREETING CARDS COMPANY
We send greeting cards for weddings, birthdays, consolations,
births, retirements, and so on.
While there are many greeting card companies, both big and
small, there is one deaf-owned, deaf-run greeting card company.
It is Smart Alex, owned by Jay Blumenfeld, which is based
in Chicago. Before getting into the greeting card business,
he graduated from RIT with a degree in photography.
DeafDigest is not sure if there are other deaf-run greeting
card companies.
OUR DEAF AUTO RACERS
There was a story in the Washington Post about a hearing
auto racer, who has been racing on all levels since the
age of 4, and has already won over 300 races. And he is
only 21 years old.
And he has a very hard time finding sponsors despite
doing very well this season.
We have about 10-12 deaf racers in all categories - and
almost all of them have sponsorship problems, except for
possibly one racer from Canada.
Ashley Fiolek, who is deaf, and races motorcycles,
is the only deaf person with a big time sponsor - in
Red Bull.
Winning races is one thing; getting sponsors is
another thing. Very hard for hearing racers, let alone
deaf racers.
WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE?
The speaker speaks too fast to allow me to catch up
with him
if you have these "hate" or "horror" stories, please
mailto:barry@deafdigest.com
THIS AUDIOLOGIST SAID
On a web posting, one audiologist said:
I do not recommend young deaf children wear a hearing aid unless
they are of age and can determine if they can hear better or not
without it. And as for the CI, the children prefer wearing it.
DeafDigest knows that audiologists always agree to disagree
on many hearing-related issues. This is just the viewpoint of
one audiologist, whether you agree or not!
COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR - continuing series
As students are preparing to head off to school this fall, some of
them may ask, "Is CART right for me?"
For people whose first language is ASL, a sign language interpreter
is probably the best choice for their educational needs. However,
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 who are deaf or hard of
hearing, 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 provisions 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 students and parents learn about CART services and the
benefits of CART, they may find that CART is right for them.
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TO BE DEAF AND TO BE ISOLATED (new series)
There are newspaper stories saying that technology will
render obsolete our sign language - and that the future
deaf will prefer to mingle with hearing than with their
peers - and that deafness will be completely eradicated
thanks to the CI and genetical engineering.
True or false?
DeafDigest wishes to point out this following example:
- A sole deaf man in a small town is surrounded by his
hearing family members and friends; he has never heard
of relay service, interpreters, ADA rights, etc, etc.
And his only "alerting device" is a family dog that
barks when someone comes at the door. And he is a
college graduate with a good job, not some one that
is ignorant of things in life!
next week - another example
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Hot DeafNews boring, but important!
Who gets rich when more senior citizens become deaf?
CI manufacturers and CI surgeons? No. It is the hearing
aid dealers. This was the story on a recent posting on
a consumer web site.
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The Deaf and the Law:
When a president signs a "deaf bill" then it becomes a new
law, but why would it take a long time for it to take effect?
It is a matter of the involved agency writing up the regulations
that interpret the law. There is a lot of give and take among
those that write the regulations which causes delays. And
even when regulations are finally written, the Deaf Community
may not like the way these are being worded!
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News of the Week - Looking Back 10 Years Ago:
Last week's DeafDigest mentioned that the Americans had to fork over
$18,000 to secure transportation to venues for their athletes at the
Deaflympics in Rome.
Well, the deaf Germans were lucky. They had use of 23 vans from the
Volkswagen plant for transportation at Rome at no cost to them!
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News of the Week - Looking Back 5 Years Ago:
Who is one of United Kingdom's most influential
disabled persons?
According to Disability Now newspaper, Jack
Ashley is, ranking as the nation's second most
influential.
Ashley, late deafened, served as the Member of
Parliament, and fought for the rights and the needs
of the disabled, the deaf included. He is now
retired.
Who is one of USA's most influential deaf
person?
Sorry, DeafDigest isn't getting into this
heated debating fray.
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Deaf Apocalypse of the Week:
Why are there captioned, but censored-for-the-deaf oldie movies on cable TV? Censored-for-the-deaf means non-censored-for-the-hearing! Is it because we are deaf these
movie people feel we should not be allowed to read these
"bad" words that the hearing people are allowed to hear?
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A Lipreading Problem: What did that person say?
Someone said:
it is pouring outside
I thought someone said:
it is boring outside
looking at the window, I realized the person was talking
about the heavy rain
if you have lipreading tales, please share these with
mailto:barry@deafdigest.com
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Press Release of the Week:
OK Department of Rehabilitation Services, Public Information press release
on KaAnn Varner, newly appointed deaf superintendent of Oklahoma
School for the Deaf
http://deafdigest.com/osdsupt/
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position opening
Digital Marketing Coordinator
Purple Communications
Rocklin, CA
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING LINK:
http://www.purple.us/jobs/search.php?jobid=214578
PLEASE NOTE: Deep expertise with and/or exposure to deaf community and deaf culture with ASL fluency, is HIGHLY desirable.
Position Summary: The Digital Marketing Coordinator is responsible for building and executing email marketing campaigns, as well as facilitating online advertising programs. The ideal candidate will have experience using marketing automation programs, as well as experience in online advertising placement and analysis. Duties and Responsibilities: - Email & Marketing Automation
* Collaborate with Marketing leaders to define and evolve email
marketing strategy
* Coordinate the implementation of email campaigns
* Build automated/triggered email marketing campaigns
* QA test emails and campaign landing pages
* Manage email subscriptions/un-subscriptions and related processes
* Ensure compliance with CAN-SPAM, remain abreast of current
regulations/legislation affecting email marketing
* Partner with Marketing Analyst to develop and report on key
performance indicators for email marketing
- Online Advertising/Community
* Organize and facilitate online advertising opportunities
* Organize and facilitate placement via community lists/sites/blogs
* Partner with Marketing Analyst to develop and report on key
performance indicators for online advertising and community activity
Qualifications/Abilities: - 3-5 years of experience creating and executing email marketing programs
- Experience working with email marketing platforms . Eloqua experience a plus
- Proficiency in Excel, Word, Power Point
- Experience with Google Analytics
- Functional knowledge of HTML/CSS a plus
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Experience with Deaf community and knowledge of ASL a plus
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING LINK: http://www.purple.us/jobs/search.php?jobid=214578
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position openings
Austine School for the Deaf
Brattleboro, VT
Due to an expanding program we are looking for dedicated
professionals to provide support and services to Deaf & Hard of Hearing students, we are now interviewing all qualified applicants for the following positions.
- Lead Weekend Overnight residential Advisor
Location: Brattleboro, VT
Time Base: Full Time
Qualifications:
* 21 years of age and high school diploma required
* Residential program experience preferred
* Effective communication skills (ASL)
* Understands the uniqueness and development of Deaf and Hard of
Hearing students
* Acknowledge of and skills for behavior management techniques
* Obtain/maintain certification in : CPR, First Aid, Medication and
restraint training
* Maintain valid driver's license
Responsibilities:
* Enforce student guidelines and regulations as established by school
and residential program
* Implement night emergency procedures and train staff
* Provide a safe and orderly environment while students are sleeping in
dorms
* Respond to student related emergencies
* Monitor all residence halls, staff and campus
* Prepare daily report for Coordinator of Student Life
* Perform duties related to medication certification
* Maintain continuous and appropriate communication with supervisor
- Director of Little Arrows Early Education Center
Location: Brattleboro, VT
Time Base: Full-Time
Qualifications:
* BA in Early Childhood Education, MA preferred
* Eligible for appropriate licensure
* 3 years teaching experience, 2 years administrative experience
preferred
* Fluency in ASL
* Demonstrated planning and organizational skills
Responsibilities:
Program development to include:
* maintain license
* hiring and developing staff
* curriculum development
* Ongoing direction of all program operations
* Supervision of staff
* Development and implementation of budget
* Direct teaching duties
* Communication with appropriate stake holder
- Residential Advisors
Location: Brattleboro, VT
Time Base: All shifts including evenings and weekends positions are
available.
Qualifications:
* Bachelors Degree and 21 years old - Or 21 years of age and High School diploma
* 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 and three letters or
recommendations to:
Kelly Therieau Austine School for the Deaf
209 Austine Dr
Brattleboro, VT 05301
fax# 802-258-9574
mailto:ktherieau@vcdhh.org
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position openings
The Learning Center for the Deaf
positions at either Framingham or Walden School
- Intensive Care Coordinator - Walden School
http://deafdigest.com/tlcintensive/
- Residential Counselor (Girls Dorm - 2nd Shift)
http://deafdigest.com/tlcfemaledorm/
- Teacher - Walden School
http://deafdigest.com/tlcwaldenteacher/
- Occupational Therapist
http://www.tlcdeaf.org/about/images/job.Occupational%20Therapist.pdf
If you are interested in any of the above positions,
please send cover letter, resume, 3 written references
and employment application form to:
Lynn Marshall
Personnel Coordinator
The Learning Center for the Deaf
848 Central Street,
Framingham, MA 01701
or email: mailto:Inquiries@tlcdeaf.org
The Learning Center for the Deaf is an EOE
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Job Announcement Principal
Oklahoma School for the Deaf
Sulphur, OK
Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services
Job Announcement #12-004
Position Title/Level/Code:
Principal, 1854
Number of Positions/PIN:
(1) - Unclassified / 80500414
Annual Salary Range:
$4.554.38 to $5,768.44 Monthly
Beginning Date:
Monday, July 11, 2011
Ending Date:
Open until filled
Essential Functions:
This position is responsible for scheduling classes and in-services,
handling discipline and the monitoring of teachers and staff. Duties
include assigning duties and responsibilities as well as monitoring
the functions of the Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade academic,
vocational, physical education and special needs programs.
Education and Experience Requirements:
A master's degree from an accredited college or university, a
Secondary/elementary Principal Certificate, certification in
Deaf Education and 5 years teaching experience.
* Candidates must be proficient in American Sign Language to be
considered *
Method of Application:
Resumes or vitas will be accepted and must include educational
and work background listing places of employment, beginning/
ending dates of employment, and description of duties performed.
Please submit references along with resume. Information should
include a telephone number where you can be reached during office hours, your mailing address, e-mail address, and the
announcement number and position for which you are applying.
Send Cover letter to:
Department of Rehabilitation Services
Attn: Human Resources Unit
3535 NW 58th Street, Suite 500
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73112
FAX: (405) 951-3454
If you have any questions regarding this position or the
application process, contact Calvin Small at (405) 951-3527
or Randal Zotigh at (405) 951-3454.
An EOE
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Sub Positions Available
- Teachers Assistant
- Job Coach
- Student Life Counselor
Washington School for the Deaf
Vancouver, WA
The Washington School for the Deaf (WSD), part of the Center for Childhood Deafness, is located in Vancouver, Washington and serves Deaf and hard of hearing students throughout the State of Washington.
Apply online at http://www.careers.wa.gov to join our dynamite teaching staff and enjoy the beautiful sights and various activities of the Portland-Vancouver area.
Visit http://www.experiencewa.com to find out more information about our area.
Sub Positions Available - Teachers Assistant, Job Coach, Student Life Counselor
$14.26 - $18.83 Hourly
On-Call
Clark County - Vancouver, Washington
Washington State Center for Childhood Deafness and Hearing Loss
Multiple substitute positions available:
Although hours cannot be guaranteed, work opportunities exist as a Substitute worker. We need on-call workers to fill in for long-term and short-term absences, special projects (job coach!), and other
intermittent work.
Duties:
- Teacher's Assistant - Assist Classroom Teacher with instructional lesson plans and activities during the school day. (Day Shift)
- Student Life Counselor - Supervise students in after-school programs and activities, act as a "dorm parent" in the student cottages, and supervise students on the bus/plane when they're
transported to and from home each weekend.
- Job Coach - Under the direction of the Post High School Coordinator, supervise and assist young Deaf adults when they are placed at a job site. Provide training, support, education and assist individuals with communication.
Qualifications:
* Ability to communicate proficiently in American Sign Language and written English.
* Two-year degree and one year of experience working with students/young adults.
* 3+ years of relevant experience may substitute for the education requirement.
* Ability to pass a criminal FBI background check.
Please do apply if you're not able to communicate using sign language.
How to Apply:
To apply, applicants must submit an online application at http://www.careers.wa.gov
For more information contact:
April Lynch, Human Resources Manager
Washington School for the Deaf
611 Grand Blvd.
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 696-6525 x4326 (V/TTY)
http://human.resources@wsd.wa.gov
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position opening
Job Coach
Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc
Salisbury, MD
more information at:
http://deafdigest.com/dilajobcoach/
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position announcement
Teacher, Elementary Department
Rochester School for the Deaf
Rochester, NY
more information at:
http://deafdigest.com/rochesterteacher/
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position opening
President/Chief Administrative Officer
Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
St Augustine, FL
more information at:
http://deafdigest.com/floridapresident/
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position openings
- Teacher of the Deaf (Science)
- Teacher of the Deaf (Math)
- Occupational Therapist (Part-time)
- Secondary Secretary
The Learning Center for the Deaf
Framingham, MA
more information at:
http://deafdigest.com/tlcopenings/
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position opening
Video Producer
Purple Communications
Rocklin, CA
more information at:
http://deafdigest.com/purplevideo/
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Information, Referral and Advocacy Program Manager
Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Olympia, WA
more information at:
http://deafdigest.com/olympia/
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Job Position Opening
HIV Prevention Program Specialist
Deaf-REACH
Washington, DC
Closing date: 8/5/11
more information at:
http://deafdigest.com/reachspecialist/
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position vacancies
Kansas School for the Deaf
Olathe, KD
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Secondary Science Teacher
- Bilingual Specialist
- Speech-Language Pathologist/Outreach
- Full Time Dorm Teacher
- Sub Teacher, Para, Dorm
more information at:
http://deafdigest.com/kansasjobs/
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position notice
Assistant Men's Residential Hall Supervisor & Head Basketball Coach
Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf (SWCID)
Big Spring, TX
more information at:
http://deafdigest.com/swcidjob1/
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position notice
Campus Associate Dean of Student Affairs #11-302
Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf (SWCID)
Big Spring, TX
more information at:
http://deafdigest.com/swcidjob2/
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- EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPENINGS AT GLAD !! -
* Director of LIFESIGNS - Los Angeles
* Regional Director - Cypress (OCDEAF)
* Staff Interpreter - Los Angeles
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
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Last week's ASL Videos:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/copsatnight/
http://deafdigest.com/videos/richattorneys/
This week's ASL Videos: http://deafdigest.com/videos/medicalinterpreter/
http://deafdigest.com/videos/asllearn/
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mailto:barry@deafdigest.com
sources of unique deafnews are never revealed; always
anonymous
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Dedicated to the inclusion of deaf and hard of hearing Americans into today's digital society, Project Endeavor, a program of CSD
(www.c-s-d.org), is a public investment made by the U.S. Government
as part of the Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Project Endeavor provides qualified individuals with access to high
speed internet through free video communications equipment and
discounted internet services.
In addition, numerous information and resources, including training
videos, are available on the Project Endeavor website.
To apply for discounted internet and free equipment or to learn from
our resources, check us out at:
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Contact us today!
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Visit http://www.hamiltonrelay.com and click on the
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AT&T INTRODUCES VL5
In April AT&T Video Relay Service launched VL5 for Mac, PC, iPhone 4, iPod Touch, and iPad 2.
AT&T VRS partnered with Yellow Pages to provide new search features in video calling.
The AT&T VL5 app for the iPhone 4, iPod Touch 4th Generation, and iPad 2 allows Deaf and hard of hearing individuals to place and receive VRS and Point-to-Point (P2P) calls - wherever WiFi or mobile broadband is available. The VL5 app includes one-click calling and direct access to YPmobile.
Learn more about VL5 at:
http://www.att.com/vl5
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The Z offers the best in videophone technology, providing equipment
options to meet customers' individual needs and offering features not
available through other VRS providers.
Professional, nationally certified interpreters follow standards of
service excellence above and beyond FCC requirements.
Dedicated to a spirit of innovation and commitment to excellence,
The Z continues to set the industry standard as the nation's
premier VRS provider.
Go to http://www.zvrs.com for more information on all of our
products, services and features.
Don't have a Z phone?
You can still join The Z Life by calling 888.888.1116 to connect
to ZVRS from any videophone!
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The DeafDigest is divided into Blue and Gold sections, both
ranked equal in contents, features and ads. This is the
Blue section.
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- What the stories are saying about the deaf?
Brett Simpson owns his Brett's Place concessions and
snack bar at the Orange County Courthouse in Texas.
Customers love him and he, in turn, loves them and
treats them with respect. He is one of the most beloved
individuals at the Courthouse building. And there was
a recent newspaper story about him and his business.
What about it? Brett is deaf and blind.
When the only deaf person in a workplace loses the
only hearing person that can communicate with him with
sign language and gestures, then it may not be a
happy situation. This is the case that faces Bryan Reed,
who is deaf and a long time employee with the Boonslick
Technical Education Center in Missouri.
- Very Hot News
Kentucky School for the Deaf staged a special event
to honor deaf African-Americans who attended this school
in the past but left before receiving diplomas. They
left because of these Jim Crow laws that prevented them
from receiving quality education that would have led them
to graduation and diplomas. Nearly 80 of them have been
duly honored in this event.
- Sunday July 31st
Thanks to a $75,000 donation by the Walmart Foundation,
nearly 75 students at South Carolina School for the Deaf
and Blind will be enrolled at a job training program
to prepare them for careers in the retail field.
- Monday August 1st
It is not too often that the deaf are direct beneficiaries
of something that the hearing people demand, at least in
New Zealand. The hearing natives that speak Te Reo, a recognized language, asked for English TV subtitles so that
they can learn the language better. Just instantly, the
deaf TV viewers have benefitted from the hearing demand.
- Tuesday August 2nd
Would hearing loss among senior citizens lead to dementia?
This is what more and more hearing health researchers are
saying.
- Wednesday August 3rd
An obvious discrimination took place with the Lambeth Council in south London. Because of downturn in economy, the council
is forced to layoff three people from its staff of eleven
employees. And that two of these three laid off employees are
deaf! The union is screaming and is accusing the council of
discriminating against the deaf.
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(Thursday-Saturday Hot Deaf News will be in the Gold edition)
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Deaf Miscellaneous stuff:
position announcement
Head Women's Basketball Coach/Program Coordinator
Gallaudet University
Washington, DC
Department: Athletics Department
Job Number: HR-2395
Date Posted: 8/1/2011
Salary Range: $56,300 to $101,200
Status: Accepting applications
more information at:
http://deafdigest.com/womenbasketballcoach/
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ADA: INTERPRETERS OR NOT IN DOCTOR'S OFFICES
Many deaf people demand interpreters during
medical appointments, which is required under the
ADA.
But there are also many, many other deaf people
that do not want interpreters. Why?
Two reasons. Many deaf patients want total privacy
and do not want interpreters to know of their medical
problems.
Another reason - deaf patients want notes written
by doctors to bring home and to save for future
review.
- for ASL News version, please visit:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/medicalinterpreter/
(for your convenience, video links are posted on top
of each DeafDigest edition)
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more information at:
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LEARNING ASL FAST OR LEARNING ASL SLOW
Always a mystery about learning ASL. Some hearing
people learn very fast and other hearing people
learn very slow.
A perfect example is a husband who works at
Gallaudet. His ASL is slow and fair. His wife
who does not work at Gallaudet and does not work with
the deaf, learned ASL faster and signs much better
than him.
Why? Always a mystery.
- for ASL News version, please visit:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/asllearn/
(for your convenience, video links are posted on top
of each DeafDigest edition)
OPERATING TWO BUSINESSES IN NICARAGUA FOR A REASON
Mayflower Medical Outreach is a business in Nicaragua.
This business also operates two different businesses -
a computer-related business and a bakery. These two
businesses under Mayflower Medical Outreach operate for
a reason.
It is to fund a school for the deaf! There is no tax
money in Nicaragua to operate schools for the deaf, and
so, this is where the private sector kicks in.
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A DEAF-RUN GREETING CARDS COMPANY
We send greeting cards for weddings, birthdays, consolations,
births, retirements, and so on.
While there are many greeting card companies, both big and
small, there is one deaf-owned, deaf-run greeting card company.
It is Smart Alex, owned by Jay Blumenfeld, which is based
in Chicago. Before getting into the greeting card business,
he graduated from RIT with a degree in photography.
DeafDigest is not sure if there are other deaf-run greeting
card companies.
OUR DEAF AUTO RACERS
There was a story in the Washington Post about a hearing
auto racer, who has been racing on all levels since the
age of 4, and has already won over 300 races. And he is
only 21 years old.
And he has a very hard time finding sponsors despite
doing very well this season.
We have about 10-12 deaf racers in all categories - and
almost all of them have sponsorship problems, except for
possibly one racer from Canada.
Ashley Fiolek, who is deaf, and races motorcycles,
is the only deaf person with a big time sponsor - in
Red Bull.
Winning races is one thing; getting sponsors is
another thing. Very hard for hearing racers, let alone
deaf racers.
WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE?
The speaker speaks too fast to allow me to catch up
with him
if you have these "hate" or "horror" stories, please
mailto:barry@deafdigest.com
THIS AUDIOLOGIST SAID
On a web posting, one audiologist said:
I do not recommend young deaf children wear a hearing aid unless
they are of age and can determine if they can hear better or not
without it. And as for the CI, the children prefer wearing it.
DeafDigest knows that audiologists always agree to disagree
on many hearing-related issues. This is just the viewpoint of
one audiologist, whether you agree or not!
COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR - continuing series
As students are preparing to head off to school this fall, some of
them may ask, "Is CART right for me?"
For people whose first language is ASL, a sign language interpreter
is probably the best choice for their educational needs. However,
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 who are deaf or hard of
hearing, 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 provisions 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 students and parents learn about CART services and the
benefits of CART, they may find that CART is right for them.
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TO BE DEAF AND TO BE ISOLATED (new series)
There are newspaper stories saying that technology will
render obsolete our sign language - and that the future
deaf will prefer to mingle with hearing than with their
peers - and that deafness will be completely eradicated
thanks to the CI and genetical engineering.
True or false?
DeafDigest wishes to point out this following example:
- A sole deaf man in a small town is surrounded by his
hearing family members and friends; he has never heard
of relay service, interpreters, ADA rights, etc, etc.
And his only "alerting device" is a family dog that
barks when someone comes at the door. And he is a
college graduate with a good job, not some one that
is ignorant of things in life!
next week - another example
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Hot DeafNews boring, but important!
Who gets rich when more senior citizens become deaf?
CI manufacturers and CI surgeons? No. It is the hearing
aid dealers. This was the story on a recent posting on
a consumer web site.
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The Deaf and the Law:
When a president signs a "deaf bill" then it becomes a new
law, but why would it take a long time for it to take effect?
It is a matter of the involved agency writing up the regulations
that interpret the law. There is a lot of give and take among
those that write the regulations which causes delays. And
even when regulations are finally written, the Deaf Community
may not like the way these are being worded!
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News of the Week - Looking Back 10 Years Ago:
Last week's DeafDigest mentioned that the Americans had to fork over
$18,000 to secure transportation to venues for their athletes at the
Deaflympics in Rome.
Well, the deaf Germans were lucky. They had use of 23 vans from the
Volkswagen plant for transportation at Rome at no cost to them!
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News of the Week - Looking Back 5 Years Ago:
Who is one of United Kingdom's most influential
disabled persons?
According to Disability Now newspaper, Jack
Ashley is, ranking as the nation's second most
influential.
Ashley, late deafened, served as the Member of
Parliament, and fought for the rights and the needs
of the disabled, the deaf included. He is now
retired.
Who is one of USA's most influential deaf
person?
Sorry, DeafDigest isn't getting into this
heated debating fray.
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Deaf Apocalypse of the Week:
Why are there captioned, but censored-for-the-deaf oldie movies on cable TV? Censored-for-the-deaf means non-censored-for-the-hearing! Is it because we are deaf these
movie people feel we should not be allowed to read these
"bad" words that the hearing people are allowed to hear?
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A Lipreading Problem: What did that person say?
Someone said:
it is pouring outside
I thought someone said:
it is boring outside
looking at the window, I realized the person was talking
about the heavy rain
if you have lipreading tales, please share these with
mailto:barry@deafdigest.com
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Press Release of the Week:
OK Department of Rehabilitation Services, Public Information press release
on KaAnn Varner, newly appointed deaf superintendent of Oklahoma
School for the Deaf
http://deafdigest.com/osdsupt/
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position opening
Digital Marketing Coordinator
Purple Communications
Rocklin, CA
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING LINK:
http://www.purple.us/jobs/search.php?jobid=214578
PLEASE NOTE: Deep expertise with and/or exposure to deaf community and deaf culture with ASL fluency, is HIGHLY desirable.
Position Summary: The Digital Marketing Coordinator is responsible for building and executing email marketing campaigns, as well as facilitating online advertising programs. The ideal candidate will have experience using marketing automation programs, as well as experience in online advertising placement and analysis. Duties and Responsibilities: - Email & Marketing Automation
* Collaborate with Marketing leaders to define and evolve email
marketing strategy
* Coordinate the implementation of email campaigns
* Build automated/triggered email marketing campaigns
* QA test emails and campaign landing pages
* Manage email subscriptions/un-subscriptions and related processes
* Ensure compliance with CAN-SPAM, remain abreast of current
regulations/legislation affecting email marketing
* Partner with Marketing Analyst to develop and report on key
performance indicators for email marketing
- Online Advertising/Community
* Organize and facilitate online advertising opportunities
* Organize and facilitate placement via community lists/sites/blogs
* Partner with Marketing Analyst to develop and report on key
performance indicators for online advertising and community activity
Qualifications/Abilities: - 3-5 years of experience creating and executing email marketing programs
- Experience working with email marketing platforms . Eloqua experience a plus
- Proficiency in Excel, Word, Power Point
- Experience with Google Analytics
- Functional knowledge of HTML/CSS a plus
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Experience with Deaf community and knowledge of ASL a plus
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING LINK: http://www.purple.us/jobs/search.php?jobid=214578
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position openings
Austine School for the Deaf
Brattleboro, VT
Due to an expanding program we are looking for dedicated
professionals to provide support and services to Deaf & Hard of Hearing students, we are now interviewing all qualified applicants for the following positions.
- Lead Weekend Overnight residential Advisor
Location: Brattleboro, VT
Time Base: Full Time
Qualifications:
* 21 years of age and high school diploma required
* Residential program experience preferred
* Effective communication skills (ASL)
* Understands the uniqueness and development of Deaf and Hard of
Hearing students
* Acknowledge of and skills for behavior management techniques
* Obtain/maintain certification in : CPR, First Aid, Medication and
restraint training
* Maintain valid driver's license
Responsibilities:
* Enforce student guidelines and regulations as established by school
and residential program
* Implement night emergency procedures and train staff
* Provide a safe and orderly environment while students are sleeping in
dorms
* Respond to student related emergencies
* Monitor all residence halls, staff and campus
* Prepare daily report for Coordinator of Student Life
* Perform duties related to medication certification
* Maintain continuous and appropriate communication with supervisor
- Director of Little Arrows Early Education Center
Location: Brattleboro, VT
Time Base: Full-Time
Qualifications:
* BA in Early Childhood Education, MA preferred
* Eligible for appropriate licensure
* 3 years teaching experience, 2 years administrative experience
preferred
* Fluency in ASL
* Demonstrated planning and organizational skills
Responsibilities:
Program development to include:
* maintain license
* hiring and developing staff
* curriculum development
* Ongoing direction of all program operations
* Supervision of staff
* Development and implementation of budget
* Direct teaching duties
* Communication with appropriate stake holder
- Residential Advisors
Location: Brattleboro, VT
Time Base: All shifts including evenings and weekends positions are
available.
Qualifications:
* Bachelors Degree and 21 years old - Or 21 years of age and High School diploma
* 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 and three letters or
recommendations to:
Kelly Therieau Austine School for the Deaf
209 Austine Dr
Brattleboro, VT 05301
fax# 802-258-9574
mailto:ktherieau@vcdhh.org
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position openings
The Learning Center for the Deaf
positions at either Framingham or Walden School
- Intensive Care Coordinator - Walden School
http://deafdigest.com/tlcintensive/
- Residential Counselor (Girls Dorm - 2nd Shift)
http://deafdigest.com/tlcfemaledorm/
- Teacher - Walden School
http://deafdigest.com/tlcwaldenteacher/
- Occupational Therapist
http://www.tlcdeaf.org/about/images/job.Occupational%20Therapist.pdf
If you are interested in any of the above positions,
please send cover letter, resume, 3 written references
and employment application form to:
Lynn Marshall
Personnel Coordinator
The Learning Center for the Deaf
848 Central Street,
Framingham, MA 01701
or email: mailto:Inquiries@tlcdeaf.org
The Learning Center for the Deaf is an EOE
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Job Announcement Principal
Oklahoma School for the Deaf
Sulphur, OK
Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services
Job Announcement #12-004
Position Title/Level/Code:
Principal, 1854
Number of Positions/PIN:
(1) - Unclassified / 80500414
Annual Salary Range:
$4.554.38 to $5,768.44 Monthly
Beginning Date:
Monday, July 11, 2011
Ending Date:
Open until filled
Essential Functions:
This position is responsible for scheduling classes and in-services,
handling discipline and the monitoring of teachers and staff. Duties
include assigning duties and responsibilities as well as monitoring
the functions of the Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade academic,
vocational, physical education and special needs programs.
Education and Experience Requirements:
A master's degree from an accredited college or university, a
Secondary/elementary Principal Certificate, certification in
Deaf Education and 5 years teaching experience.
* Candidates must be proficient in American Sign Language to be
considered *
Method of Application:
Resumes or vitas will be accepted and must include educational
and work background listing places of employment, beginning/
ending dates of employment, and description of duties performed.
Please submit references along with resume. Information should
include a telephone number where you can be reached during office hours, your mailing address, e-mail address, and the
announcement number and position for which you are applying.
Send Cover letter to:
Department of Rehabilitation Services
Attn: Human Resources Unit
3535 NW 58th Street, Suite 500
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73112
FAX: (405) 951-3454
If you have any questions regarding this position or the
application process, contact Calvin Small at (405) 951-3527
or Randal Zotigh at (405) 951-3454.
An EOE
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Sub Positions Available
- Teachers Assistant
- Job Coach
- Student Life Counselor
Washington School for the Deaf
Vancouver, WA
The Washington School for the Deaf (WSD), part of the Center for Childhood Deafness, is located in Vancouver, Washington and serves Deaf and hard of hearing students throughout the State of Washington.
Apply online at http://www.careers.wa.gov to join our dynamite teaching staff and enjoy the beautiful sights and various activities of the Portland-Vancouver area.
Visit http://www.experiencewa.com to find out more information about our area.
Sub Positions Available - Teachers Assistant, Job Coach, Student Life Counselor
$14.26 - $18.83 Hourly
On-Call
Clark County - Vancouver, Washington
Washington State Center for Childhood Deafness and Hearing Loss
Multiple substitute positions available:
Although hours cannot be guaranteed, work opportunities exist as a Substitute worker. We need on-call workers to fill in for long-term and short-term absences, special projects (job coach!), and other
intermittent work.
Duties:
- Teacher's Assistant - Assist Classroom Teacher with instructional lesson plans and activities during the school day. (Day Shift)
- Student Life Counselor - Supervise students in after-school programs and activities, act as a "dorm parent" in the student cottages, and supervise students on the bus/plane when they're
transported to and from home each weekend.
- Job Coach - Under the direction of the Post High School Coordinator, supervise and assist young Deaf adults when they are placed at a job site. Provide training, support, education and assist individuals with communication.
Qualifications:
* Ability to communicate proficiently in American Sign Language and written English.
* Two-year degree and one year of experience working with students/young adults.
* 3+ years of relevant experience may substitute for the education requirement.
* Ability to pass a criminal FBI background check.
Please do apply if you're not able to communicate using sign language.
How to Apply:
To apply, applicants must submit an online application at http://www.careers.wa.gov
For more information contact:
April Lynch, Human Resources Manager
Washington School for the Deaf
611 Grand Blvd.
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 696-6525 x4326 (V/TTY)
http://human.resources@wsd.wa.gov
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position opening
Job Coach
Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc
Salisbury, MD
more information at:
http://deafdigest.com/dilajobcoach/
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position announcement
Teacher, Elementary Department
Rochester School for the Deaf
Rochester, NY
more information at:
http://deafdigest.com/rochesterteacher/
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position opening
President/Chief Administrative Officer
Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
St Augustine, FL
more information at:
http://deafdigest.com/floridapresident/
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position openings
- Teacher of the Deaf (Science)
- Teacher of the Deaf (Math)
- Occupational Therapist (Part-time)
- Secondary Secretary
The Learning Center for the Deaf
Framingham, MA
more information at:
http://deafdigest.com/tlcopenings/
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position opening
Video Producer
Purple Communications
Rocklin, CA
more information at:
http://deafdigest.com/purplevideo/
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Information, Referral and Advocacy Program Manager
Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Olympia, WA
more information at:
http://deafdigest.com/olympia/
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Job Position Opening
HIV Prevention Program Specialist
Deaf-REACH
Washington, DC
Closing date: 8/5/11
more information at:
http://deafdigest.com/reachspecialist/
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position vacancies
Kansas School for the Deaf
Olathe, KD
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Secondary Science Teacher
- Bilingual Specialist
- Speech-Language Pathologist/Outreach
- Full Time Dorm Teacher
- Sub Teacher, Para, Dorm
more information at:
http://deafdigest.com/kansasjobs/
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position notice
Assistant Men's Residential Hall Supervisor & Head Basketball Coach
Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf (SWCID)
Big Spring, TX
more information at:
http://deafdigest.com/swcidjob1/
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position notice
Campus Associate Dean of Student Affairs #11-302
Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf (SWCID)
Big Spring, TX
more information at:
http://deafdigest.com/swcidjob2/
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- EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPENINGS AT GLAD !! -
* Director of LIFESIGNS - Los Angeles
* Regional Director - Cypress (OCDEAF)
* Staff Interpreter - Los Angeles
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
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