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She was widely involved in with deaf organizations in the San Diego, California area, and also taught classes in ASL for nearly 30 years. DeafDigest also dedicates this edition to Thomasina Childress, who departed us at the age of 96. She was one of the first African American teachers at the North Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind at Raleigh (not to be confused with North Carolina School for the Deaf at Morganton). One of her daughters, Maxine Childress Brown, not deaf, formerly served as councilwoman in Rochester, NY and also worked for the Monroe County Association for the Hearing-Impaired, an agency that closed up. DeafDigest also dedicates this edition to Shirley Cranwill Jordan who departed us. We know of this adage - Behind Every Successful Man There Is A Woman. Shirley's late husband Jerald Jordan, was hugely responsible for lifting the Deaflympics and Deaf World Sports from a sleepy, small time outfit to a big time international organization with full time office and staff. Shirley, herself a long time faculty member at Gallaudet and an interpreter, was always there for Jerald during his frequent travels to Europe on behalf of Deaf Sports. - What the stories are saying about the deaf? A popular pizza place in West Seattle is Abbondanza Pizzeria. A good number of patrons are deaf, and it is for a good reason. The owner, Robert Esposito, is deaf. He has owned and operated his pizzeria for ten years. This place was written up in the food section of a Seattle newspaper. An unusual deaf kid is Tyler Bowes, only 15 years old and a sophomore at Old Fort HS in Ohio. He is the school student athletic director, but actually does the work of a real athletic director - be it filming the games, bringing out equipment, helping the game referees, serving the team with water and refreshments, setting up the game clock and scoreboard, etc, etc, etc. All of that on top of a 4.0 grade average and a burning ambition to become a pilot, despite his deafness. - Very Hot News Doug Pravda, a deaf attorney and a past partner with the Paul Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, a prestigious international law firm, is becoming a federal prosecutor in New York City. This announcement will be made soon. Said another deaf attorney: While there have been many deaf prosecutors at the state or city level, I think Doug might be the first to do so at the federal level. - Sunday April 3rd Now that Ed Corbett has retired as superintendent of Ohio School for the Deaf, who is replacing him as the interim? It is Scott Schaller, currently the school COO. The buzz on the campus is that the state will consolidate the positions of superintendent on the deaf campus and the blind campus into one position to save tax payer money. - Monday April 4th Claudia Hollis, branch manager, FREED Center for Independent Living, Marysville, Wisconsin, made a big issue out of city hall's web site not being accessible to the deaf. She pointed out that the city TTY line is insufficient and that the deaf need to access the city officials via the city web site. - Tuesday April 5th The Ha Noi Deaf Association, a leading deaf organization in Vietnam, said the deaf people do not know enough sign language. Reason is shortage of books in sign language. And why the shortage? Because publishers see no profit in publishing these books! - Wednesday April 6th Massachusetts governor Deval Patrick not sensitive to the needs of the deaf and the disabled? Well, the Disability Policy Consortium, which advocates the needs of the deaf and the disabled, has issued a threat to file a lawsuit for not obeying the ADA regs! .... (Thursday-Saturday Hot Deaf News will be in the Gold edition) ... Deaf Miscellaneous stuff: ADA modified regulations of 2010 versus 504 regulations? Well, the Department of Justice just ruled that both sets of regulations are to work together and must be enforced. ....... The ASL program at the University of Rochester, New York, offers a unique study abroad experience in France in Summer 2011 for Deaf and hearing college-level ASL students and professionals. This two-week program gives ASL users an opportunity to learn French Sign Language and French Deaf Culture in a formal setting and further their understanding of the international Deaf World. The deadline for application is April 22, 2011. http://www.asl.rochester.edu/lsfsummer11.htm ...... Michigan School for the Deaf is seeking an assistant football coach http://deafdigestsports.com/michiganfootball/ ...... Wine Tasting & Silent Auction to benefit Deaf-REACH Join us for a festive evening of fine wines and good times! We will be serving up fabulous hors d'oeuvres and pairing them with perfect wine compliments. Browse a wide array of items donated from DC businesses at our silent auction. June 3rd, 6:30pm Gallaudet University - Ole Jim 800 Florida Ave Washington DC 20002 Tickets are $50.00/per person $80.00/for two (wine tasting and entrance to auction are included in the price of the ticket) TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE NOW!! DON"T MISS OUT!!! BUY NOW!! Contact Deaf-REACH at 202-832-6681 or mail us your ticket order and payment (check only) to Deaf-REACH 3521 12th St NE Washington, DC 20017 (Tickets will be mailed to you upon receipt of payment) ............................................................. ............................................................. 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Your Single Source for Assistive Technology ............................................................. ............................................................. A DEAF CLOCK REPAIRMAN We have had many deaf people that repaired wrist watches. But have we ever had a deaf person that repaired a town tower clock. This is a big clock in downtown where people look at it and depend on it to get the right time? Yes. The late Lee Brody, who was famous for his past Phone TTY business, was a tower clock repairman during his younger days. The clock was in downtown Fairlawn, New Jersey, and he walked up the tower from time to time to make the repairs. - for ASL News version, please visit: http://deafdigest.com/videos/video-clock/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) .................................................... .................................................... 22nd American Society for Deaf Children (ASDC) Biennial Conference! 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A POWERFUL POLITICAL-INFLUENCE GROUP WE NEVER HEARD OF Do mention ALEC and the chances are that many of us, both the hearing and the deaf, have never heard of it. ALEC stands for American Legislative Council. It brings lawmakers together with big corporation lobbyists to pass bills on the federal and state levels that are favorable to them. We may wish for bills regarding funding on our needs but because of ALEC, many of our bills are shot down early in the legislative game. This may be the reason why we've always been left behind on many things. A PAGEANT ADVANTAGE A young deaf woman that competed, and won, in a Beauty Pageant, said that there is an advantage in being the only deaf participant. She said: I stand out Pretty much makes sense. Heather Whitestone won because it was impossible for the judges to overlook her deafness. MANDY HARVEY'S KENNEDY CENTER DEBUT Promising singer Mandy Harvey, who is deaf, will be making her singing debut at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on May 5th. This event is part of the International Young Soloists Award program. The cash award she will be receiving at that event will be earmarked towards her career in music. She is from Denver and has already recorded two albums. PARTICIPATING IN GAMES WHILE WEARING A CI Lisa Poisso, a deaf woman, plays World of Warcraft which is an online role-playing game with other participants. She has a CI; growing up with a degenerative hearing loss, she became deaf while in high school. She then got a CI. What does she have to say about using a CI while participating? She said: The CI isn't what I would call perfect. My implants do work, allowing me to hear for the most part, but that's not without problems. Some tones or particular nuances of sound are still lost; and it's physically impossible for me to use headphones, since I don't hear with my ears anymore WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE? being asked by a hearing person: is it alright for me to call the relay service just to check and make sure my phone is working? if you have these "hate" or "horror" stories, please mailto:barry@deafdigest.com COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR - continuing series "If I decide to be a realtime captioner, can I wear my fuzzy slippers and work out of my home?" I have heard this question asked on numerous occasions, and the answer is, yes, you can. Most realtime captioners are independent contractors working from their homes. This may sound like the ideal job, but people have to remember that there are some downsides to it also. Captioners provide captioning primarily for news, entertainment, and sporting events. This may mean you would work many evenings and weekends. You also would probably have to work many holidays. Just think about the parades, special programming, and sporting events that take place on holidays. Some captioning companies prefer to have their realtime captioners be employees, but most use independent contractors. These independent contractors may work as freelance captioners and do work for more than one captioning company at the same time. Some captioners may also choose to work directly for TV stations or program producers, and they may negotiate contracts themselves. They would need to consider all of the ramifications of trying to do it on their own; for example, having a backup captioner in the event of illness or equipment failure. There are only a few large captioning companies in the U.S. Many of the companies are small firms working with only a few captioners. Most people do not realize that if they are watching the news in Minnesota, the captioner may be working from his or her home in Florida. A POSTAGE STAMP HONORING A DEAF PERSON A while ago, DeafDigest mentioned John Goodricke, the deaf astronomer (1764-1786) who discovered the first double star, Algol. He, unfortunately, became ill and passed away as a young man. Kenneth S Rothschild, who collects deaf-related postage stamps from anywhere in the world, wishes to point out that there is a postage stamp named after Goodricke. This stamp was not minted in USA, but in Nicaragua! Goodricke, himself, was born in the Netherlands but lived in the Great Britain. ............................................................. ............................................................. weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://deafdigest.com updated every Monday ............................................................. ............................................................. A COMMON DEAF MISCONCEPTION That most of the people who are deaf are older adults Fact is that only maybe some 30 percent of the deaf people are above the age of 65 ............................................................. ............................................................. 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 ............................................................. ............................................................. ISRAEL & JORDAN deaf tour April 17-29, 2012 For more info go to: http://www.deaftours.net or email: mailto:joyfulcarney1@verizon.net ............................................................. ............................................................. updated posting, as of February 20, 2010 Latest Update on Princess' Alaska Wilderness Vacation Cruise - One bed left and many more as the purchase deadline is nearly over. If you are interested in this, do hurry and make your reservation now! One bed left - Cruisetour 'Q' Connoisseur for 15 nights: May 27 - June 11, 2011 starting with great 8 days of land tour from Fairbanks, AK then 7 cruising days arriving Vancouver, B.C. It is already SOLD OUT except a remaining bed is still available for a non-smoking male to room with another male. Deadline: March 1 Many more - For a separate 7 days cruise aboard Diamond Princess ship from near Anchorage, AK to Vancouver, BC which still has plentiful rooms left, but the purchase deadline is approaching fast. Book today with Deadline: March 10! For more details, go to http://www.DeafCruise.com/alaska for this and exciting post cruise tour between Vancouver and Seattle. - - - - - "Hawaii's Independence Day Week" Cruise July 2-9, 2011 - HISTORICALLY MOST POPULAR! - 3rd Anniversary "Deaf Cruise Hawaii 2011." Escape now to visit 4-Islands, include seeing famous Pearl Harbor, Pineapple, Hawaii dancers, surf, and much more! You will love it! Pre and Post Cruise excursions available. For more detail, http://www.DeafCruise.com/hawaii - - - - - JUST IN with BEST COST-EFFCTIVE DEAL as NCL reduced the fare just for a limited time. Grab this fantastic opportunity now or miss it! "Thanksgiving Family Week in the Caribbean" Cruise November 19-26, 2011 Great for families and singles, get on a brand new ship, NCL EPIC, one of the largest freestyle cruise ever built. Incredible and true, your lowest rate for Interior room was starting at $809 now only $699 per person for this 7-days Eastern Caribbean trip! Other reduction goes for all other rooms as they now offer: $849 per person for Balcony room, $1,099 per person for Mini Suite room, and $2,999 per person for Suite room!!! The rate may go up as we do not know when, so do make your claim at this rate now. Check us out at http://www.DeafCruise.com/caribbean for more detail. - - - - - - Deaf World Cruise 2013. July 14-27, 2013 (Tentative Date & Itinerary) - WORLD'S ALL DEAF CRUISE! - Prior Deaflympic (July 31-Aug 13) in Greece, we offer FABULOUS opportunity for "All Deaf Cruise" event in which we partner with Miss Deaf International and other guests! All women will have various contests for all to see on board throughout the trip. One great low cruise price including FREE watching MDI's pageantry contest! We start from Italy, ends at Greece plus 5 other countries in between. For more exciting one-time event's detail, check out http://www.DeafWorldCruise.com - - - - - For any question, please contact mailto:sales@deafcruise.com or VP 866-922-3090. New owner will be coming soon, especially whenever you see a new Deaf Cruise web design, it means it officially starts on this day and onward with a new mailing address, VP number and so on. Please still proceed with this current business as usual with this same contact information until we announce the complete transition. Thank you. ............................................................. ............................................................. Hot DeafNews boring, but important! A recent presentation by the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding addressing of disabled-related issues, was attended by just two representatives of the deaf community organizations. An important issue brought up was lack of visual displays for the benefit of the deaf, Another issue was captions on air flights; the agency representative refused to answer this query! ..... The Deaf and the Law: Legal Aid Society, with offices in major cities, are supposed to help those that need attorneys but cannot afford these legal fees. This includes low income deaf clients. The Jacksonville (Florida) Legal Aid office, which have helped the deaf in the past, may shut its doors because of lack of funds. This is a critical issue among deaf leaders in Florida. ..... News of the Week - Looking Back 10 Years Ago A tax preparation service in Gainesville, Florida in Florida is providing interpreters for deaf clients - at NO cost to the deaf. (editor's note: this service has since then stopped providing interpreters for the deaf) ..... News of the Week - Looking Back 5 Years Ago: How critical is the Gallaudet presidential selection to all of us? Very critical, according to a Presidential Search Committee member who spoke on condition of anonymity: The Gallaudet president is the face of the Deaf Community; it impacts on all deaf people, including those that never went to college and those that went to other colleges, besides Gallaudet Declares DeafDigest, may the best Presidential candidate win. (the Presidential Search Committee recommended a nominee, that the Board of Trustees agreed with - but which met with much disagreement among Gallaudet students, Gallaudet alumni and the Deaf Community. The Board's choice was rescinded, and the next two Gallaudet presidents met with approval from all of us) ..... Deaf Apocalypse of the Week: Deaf Scam 2011 or Deaf Scam 1945 - any difference? Well, in 1945, there was a big radio announcement that the World War II has ended. Naturally the deaf people were the last to know about it - and hearing scammers took advantage of it. At that time all drivers had gas ration cards; fuel for the cars was restricted and only those with ration cards could buy gas. These ration cards were valuable and hard to get. When the war ended the ration cards were useless - and hearing scammers sold a lot of these cards to deaf drivers that were unaware that the war ended! So, Deaf Scam 2011 or Deaf Scam 1945, no matter, it still hurts! ... A Lipreading Problem: What did that person say? (from a DeafDigest subscriber) I was at a nail salon place with a deaf friend and we were both getting manicures done and she mouthed to me, "The limb is kinda low." I looked at the other woman's arms and was trying to figure out what my friend was saying. I said, What? She mouthed to me, "The limb is kinda low, my hands are getting warm." Then I realized she was saying "lamp" instead of "limb" and when I told her what I thought she said, we both had a good laugh about that. if you have lipreading tales, please share these with mailto:barry@deafdigest.com -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- * 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- vacancy announcement Teacher of the Deaf and Hearing Impaired Albany County School District One Laramie, Wyoming An EOE Location: District Salary: $40,535 minimum Contract: 185 days per school year Start date: August 2011 Closing date: April 22, 2011, or when filled QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must hold, or be eligible to hold, a certificate issued by the Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board with an endorsement in hearing impaired or as an exceptional children generalist with background in working with the hearing impaired. Other desired qualifications include: Experience working with school-age children in an educational environment; proficient in sign language; experience with cochlear implants; strong people skills; ability to work effectively with an educational team; advocate for hearing impaired children; and willingness to participate on school and District committees and in required inservice activities. DESCRIPTION: This position will support elementary school students at this time who are deaf or hearing impaired children within the public school system. The teacher will adapt materials and lessons to student levels and abilities and serve as a liaison to the family and school district staff. APPLY TO: http://www.acsd1.org Phone: 307-721-4400 FAX: 307-721-4408 e-mail: mailto: bowman@acds1.org Albany County School District One does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, age, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities. Inquiries concerning Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504 may be referred to Dr. Michael L. Bowman, Coordinator of the Office for Civil Rights, Albany County School District One, 1948 Grand Avenue, Laramie, WY 82070 or telephone (307)-721-4400; or the Wyoming Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights Coordinator, 2nd Floor, Hathaway Building, Cheyenne, WY 82202-0050, or telephone (307)-777-6218. The District hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- open position Director of Student Life The Learning Center for the Deaf Framingham, MA Definition: The Director of Student Life works closely with the MS/HS supervisor. He/she helps build a positive school community and addresses student disciplinary concerns as they arise. He/she will support the supervisor and ensure effective management of the secondary programs. The Director of Student Life also oversees residential, athletic, and social/recreational programming to ensure students gain the knowledge, independent living skills and interpersonal competencies needed to maximize their potential. Requirements: MA/MS degree in Education or Human Services or BA/BS degree in related field with 5 years related experience and willingness to pursue an advanced degree. Fluent in American Sign Language. Ability to communicate and work effectively as part of a team. Experience in principles and practices of management in each program preferred. Supervisor: Associate Executive Director Functions and Responsibilities: - Work with the supervisor to build a positive middle school/high school environment conducive to learning, and communicating high expectations. - Manage student behavior for the purpose of maintaining a positive school climate and ensuring safety for all. - Address student disciplinary concerns in line with the department policy, and support faculty and staff as they implement classroom management strategies. - Ensure effective implementation of the school's anti-bullying program and policies. - Develop residential services and provide support and supervision to the Residential Supervisor. - Oversee the implementation of career and independent living skills curriculum in the residential program. - Develop policies and procedures to ensure well-coordinated and safe sports programming and ensure the implementation of those procedures. - Utilize database to ensure all externally and internally required reports are complete, accurate, and implemented on schedule. - Develop after school programming offering a range of recreational and independent living skills activities for students not involved in sports programs. - Ensure all residential, and athletic department staff obtain required trainings and participate in job related professional development workshops, conferences and/or classes sufficient to meet required hours annually and to fulfill goals of their professional development plans. - Work collaboratively with TLC colleagues to facilitate students' educational, social, recreational and life skills activities within existing programs. - Oversees and approves each program's budget; ensure all procedures are followed and allocations are accurate. - Develop and expand services within each program based on needs and interests of students served; explore related funding opportunities in collaboration with the Development department. - Assist TLC staff with coordinating other related activities as deemed appropriate. - Contribute to the growth and development of The Learning Center through active participation in the senior administrative team. - Perform other tasks as assigned by the Associate Executive Director. If you are interested in this position, 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: Inquiries@tlcdeaf.org The Learning Center for the Deaf is an EOE -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- open position Educational Supervisor The Learning Center for the Deaf Framingham, MA Definition: The Educational Supervisor provides leadership and supervision to promote the effective teaching and learning of students and staff Requirements: - Graduate degree in the Education of the Deaf or related filed, Licensure as a Teacher of Deaf or related licensure filed. - Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills. - Possess leadership skills and mature judgment with the ability to demonstrate creativity and initiative. - Minimum of five years of teaching experience - Previous supervisory experience preferred. Supervisor: Director of Education Functions and Responsibilities: - Oversees and supervises educational programming which is designed to prepare students to meet the educational standards establishment by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. - Provides educational leadership to meet student's individual needs and determine class assignments for students. - Provides direct supervision in the performance of all teachers and teacher aides in his/her department through classroom observations and regularly scheduled meetings. - Implements disciplinary actions, when necessary. - Ensures effective collaboration with families, LEA.s and other representative agencies. - Works collaboratively with TLC specialists and clinicians. - Oversees the development of each student's IEP goals, objectives and progress reports. - Ensures effective collaboration among all members of the department. - Works with the educational team in his/her department to ensure that all TLC policies and procedures are followed. - Assists in developing and maintaining partnerships with the Framingham Public Schools to ensure effective mainstream programming when applicable. - Develops and maintains a budget for the department and secures appropriate and necessary materials for teaching/learning. - Ensures sensitivity to cultural differences within the school community. Assists in the recruitment, selection and recommendation of all staff in his/her department. - Conducts annual evaluations of department staff. - Serves as a member of the supervisory team to provide educational leadership to The Learning Center for the Deaf. - Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Programming. If you are interested in this position, 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: Inquiries@tlcdeaf.org The Learning Center for the Deaf is an EOE -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- open position Case Advocate Deaf and Hard of Hearing Communication Access Spokane, WA Deaf and Hard of Hearing Communication Access Case Advocate position open. Provide case management services as needed to the deaf and hard of hearing community, and ensure communication accessibility to various local, state and federal programs. Should possess American Sign Language skills and ability to use various modes of communication when working with persons with a hearing loss. Master's Degree in the helping profession or a Bachelor's degree with several years of case management experience is required. Open until filled. Resumes with references accepted, write to: EWCDHH, 1206 N. Howard, Spokane, WA 99201. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Job announcement Agency Director COPD Albuquerque, New Mexico No 03-10-030 STATUS Exempt PRIMARY FUNCTION: Manages all aspects of Southwest Community Services. (SCS) Community Outreach Program for the Deaf (COPD) - New Mexico to include budget development, staff management, policy development, contract/license compliance, grant/contract proposal development and property/lease management. Position assures a local presence for the interpreting program in New Mexico through working with the interpreting community, Deaf community and funding partners to ensure continual quality services to the local community. Assists SCS. Executive Director with organizational structure development, strategic planning, fiscal operations and fundraising activities. Works with the Operations Director to assure local interpreting needs and structure are met. May perform other duties as assigned. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Assists in formulating administrative and operational policies needed for agency and SCS - Oversees the daily operation of the agency, contracts and collections processes; quality of services and billing processes - Develops and refines organizational structure for service delivery - Assists in the selection of training and supervision of staff, interns and volunteers - Develops yearly budget, oversees revenue/expenditures, and tracks billing processes - Assists in the preparation of fiscal and programmatic reports, as needed - Oversees agency billing, collections and expenses processes - Works with professionals and members of the Deaf Community to maintain an Agency Advisory Board - Oversees and supervises the COPD-NM Interpreting, Vocational, Deaf-Blind Services and Client Service Departments, as well as all services offered at COPD-New Mexico - Partners with the Agency board in the establishment of priorities and goal setting for COPD-NM - Works with the interpreting community to assure quality programming and best practices - Works as a team with the SCS Super Center to assure quality interpreting in New Mexico - Works throughout the state to determine issues and concerns affecting Deaf persons and persons with a hearing loss in the areas of interpreting, independent living, vocational services, Deaf-Blind and other hearing loss populations and services - Works as part of the SCS Executive Director's team to assure that local New Mexico issues and concerns are reviewed - Works with the Operations Director to assure continual quality interpreting and that operations are effective - Provides information for continual growth of interpreting services - Conducts monthly Board meetings - Facilitates community involvement and sets a responsive tone with staff, the community, and Board members - Works as a team in development of reports that determine continual adherence to productivity measurement and monthly fill rates and works with the team to develop procedures to accomplish stated recommendations - Consults with agencies regarding professional and ethical conduct of contract interpreters - Evaluates interpreter services and develops recommendations of changes based on community needs and service operation; shares information with the Executive Director and Director of Operations for future planning - Provides information to the Agency Advisory Board regarding all aspects of COPD-NM services - Assists in policy and program development - Assures that staff are aware, trained and knowledgeable of CCS and SCS policies - Assists in the preparation of grants and contract proposals - Develops and performs staff, program and agency evaluations - Plans project and grant activities to assure that goals and objectives are met in a systematic and timely fashion - Manages contracts and grants related to Vocational Rehabilitation, private foundations and other governmental entities - Develops and prepares required contract monitoring reports for all agency programs - Works with the community to provide education on deafness and to develop private funding sources - Acts as a liaison to other community agencies - Communicates all contractual, staff and funding issues with Executive Director - Works with New Mexico Community leaders at the Commission, Governor's Council, Vocational Rehabilitation and other stakeholders to assure continued development of programs to address the needs of consumers with a hearing loss - Ensures that all programs, services and staff actions adhere to contract requirements, licensing and accreditation standards, and CCS Personnel Policies and Procedures - Develops methods of assessing staffing patterns needed, productivity and the quality of services provided - Responsible for recruiting, hiring, training, evaluating, providing constructive performance feedback and separating employees - Plans, organizes and leads staff meetings - May drive agency or personal vehicle on company business MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's in Rehabilitation, Business, Public Administration, Social Science, Social Work or Education - 5 years of professional/technical experience in personnel administration, rehabilitation, social work or employment services with a broad knowledge of occupational information - 5 years of experience supervising and managing a community service program - 3 years of experience analyzing budgetary information - 3 years of experience in proposal and grant writing - Proven strong communication skills . oral and written are clear, concise, and in an organized fashion using appropriate style, grammar and tone - Fluency in American Sign Language - Ability to work with a diverse group of people, establishing positive relationships - Pass drug screening - Valid New Mexico Driver License, proof of insurance and New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division Motor Vehicle Report DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS - Master's in Rehabilitation, Business, Public Administration, Social Science, Social Work or Education with 3 years prior experience of a professional/technical nature - Additional years of directly related experience - Personal experience with Deafness and Deaf culture SALARY $19.50 - $24.86 depending on experience and educational background SELECTION Applicants will be rated and evaluated based upon of their qualifications, training and related job experience HOW TO APPLY Complete application at or mail to: Community Outreach Program for the Deaf Attn: Anne Levy 10601 Lomas NE, STE 115 Albuquerque, New Mexico 87112 505-255-7636 OR Mail application to: Community Outreach Program for the Deaf Attn: Human Resources 268 West Adams Street Tucson, AZ 85705 Fax resume and cover letter - 505-255-8029 Email resume and cover letter mailto:Scotty@copdaz.org OPEN March 29th, 2011 CLOSING DATE Until Filled EOE -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Job announcement Interpreter Coordinator COPD Albuquerque, New Mexico No 03-10-031 STATUS Exempt PRIMARY FUNCTION Responsible for the Community Outreach Program for the Deaf (COPD) - New Mexico's Interpreting Services Program and In-Step Program. Administers the Interpreting Department's Internship Program. Performs daily supervisory responsibilities for Interns, Interpreter Referral Specialists and Staff Interpreters. Assists with curriculum development and administrative and operational policy development. Completes reports to include In-Step quarterly reports, interpreter status reports and staff productivity reports. Oversees daily operations to include business contracts and local needs. This position reports to the Agency Director on local needs and provides information to the Operations Director on processing issues. May perform other duties as assigned. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Provides interpreting and transliterating services for Deaf and Hearing consumers in a variety of educational and community settings including medical, mental health, vocational, social services, etc. - Provides oversight and direction in the development of the Intern/Mentee Program - Provides direct supervision of Intern/Mentee Program daily operations including professional development, referral services, billing, payroll, collections, and quality of interpreting services; overall responsible for all aspects of the Interpreting Intern/Mentee Program - Provides Intern/Mentee Coordination of schedules and trainings. - Develops interpreting opportunities for interns that match job and skills sets needed. - Maintains high professional standards in accordance with the RID Code of Professional Conduct, ensuring quality interpreting services for the Hearing and Deaf consumers - Documents interpreting time for billing purposes - Assists with in-house and walk-in interpreting services, as needed - Assists with educational interpreting and emergency coverage as schedule permits - Provides input for hiring, training, and evaluating staff - Executes select administrative functions in support of the Interpreting program mission. Administrative functions include documenting interpreting time for billing purposes, assisting with feedback mechanisms for interpreters and assisting with oversight of Interpreter Referral Specialists - Supervises Intern, Interpreter Referral Specialists and Staff Interpreters - Monitors the quality of services of freelance (contract) interpreters - Supports the local community interpreters - Administers the Interpreting Department's internship program; works with supervisor in the development of the internship program for state-wide and national best practices - Supervises all Interns providing interpreting support, professional development and guidance to meet national standards - Collaborates with legal, medical and mental health partners state-wide to maximize services and training opportunities - Develops interpreting related workshops for consumers and interpreters - Assists with contracts for freelance interpreters; maintains a file on each freelance interpreter; follows-up on interpreter/consumer concerns - Evaluates productivity levels of staff interpreters and monthly fill rates for the department and makes recommendations for improvement; develops procedures to accomplish stated recommendations - Consults with agencies regarding professional and ethical conduct of contract interpreters - Evaluates interpreter services and develops recommendations of changes based on community needs and service operation; shares information with Agency Director and Director of Operations - Acts as a liaison with local and national interpreting resources such as NAD and RID to foster improvement in interpreting services - Works as part of a team to develop VI programs for the Deaf community - Works with businesses and organizations in the development of VI services - Represents the Interpreting Program at agency and community meetings, as assigned by supervisor - Provides translation services as needed. - Documents interpreting time and activities for billing purposes - May drive agency or personal vehicle on company business MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Completion of ITP or Associates degree (three years of directly related experience may substitute for Associates) - RID CI and CT, or CSC, or CDI/RSC, or NAD5, or EIPA 5.0, or NIC Advanced - Current valid New Mexico Interpreter License - 2 years of interpreting experience, community interpreting preferred (1 year of experience equals 20-25 hours per week for average of 50 weeks per year) - Pass drug screening - Valid New Mexico Driver License, proof of insurance and New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division Motor Vehicle Report DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's degree - Completion of formal internship/mentee program - Additional years of directly related experience SALARY $24.00 - $28.56 depending on experience and educational background SELECTION Applicants will be rated and evaluated based upon of their qualifications, training and related job experience HOW TO APPLY Complete application at or mail to: Community Outreach Program for the Deaf Attn: Anne Levy 10601 Lomas NE, STE 115 Albuquerque, New Mexico 87112 505-255-7636 OR Mail application to: Community Outreach Program for the Deaf Attn: Human Resources 268 West Adams Street Tucson, AZ 85705 Fax resume and cover letter - 505-255-8029 Email resume and cover letter mailto:Scotty@copdaz.org OPEN March 29th, 2011 CLOSING DATE Until Filled EOE -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening ASL Interpreter Chadron Public Schools Chadron, Nebraska Chadron Public Schools has an opening for an ASL Interpreter in the Middle School for the 2011-12 year. ASL required. Minimum requirements include HS Diploma/GED and 3.5 competency level on the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) or 4.0 competency level on either the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) or the Quality Assurance Screening Test (QAST) or hold a Registry of Interpreters of the Deaf Certification (RID). Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Contact: Lou Alcorn, Special Education Director, Chadron Public Schools, at 308-432-0717 or send letter of application, resume and credentials to Office of Superintendent, 602 East 10th St., Chadron, NE 69337. Closing date: Friday, April 15, 2011. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Job opening Virginia Captioned Telephone Services Outreach Coordinator state of Virginia Hamilton Relay, Inc. currently has a full-time position open for Virginia Captioned Telephone Services Outreach Coordinator Position summary: This full-time position is responsible for coordinating and implementing outreach activities designed to promote Captioned Telephone Service (CapTel®) for Virginia Captioned Telephone Service (VACTS). Preferred education, experience and skills: - Excellent presentation skills - Familiarity with the user communities that can benefit from relay services: * Senior Community * Hard of Hearing Community - Knowledge of and ability to understand various communication modes used by current and potential relay users - Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people who have differing hearing and speech abilities and communication modes - Ability to promote all relay services and to educate/train users of the services - Direct work experience with Telecommunication Relay Service or experience with Captioned Telephone Service is helpful - Experience in public relations - Ability to organize and prioritize work effectively and meet deadlines - Strong writing, analytical, and interpersonal skills - Captioned Telephone users are encouraged to apply - Hold a valid driver's license Interested individuals may apply online at: http://www.hamilton.net/employment.html or contact our Human Resource Department by April 12, 2011 at: 800.821.1831. Hamilton Relay, Inc. is a division of Hamilton Telecommunications based in Aurora, NE. Hamilton Relay maintains a drug-free workplace. We are an EOE. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin or disability. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Social Media Coordinator Purple Communications Rocklin, CA position description and application procedures at: http://deafdigest.com/purplesocialmedia/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- EMPLOYMENT OPENING Dean of Students Metro Deaf School St Paul, MN http://www.mdsmn.org Terms of Employments: - Full-time employment beginning July 1, 2011 - Excellent benefits; annual salary is commensurate with experience and/or degree Application Procedure: Send letter of interest and current resume to: Metro Deaf School ATTN: Kimberly Kause 1471 Brewster St. St. Paul, MN 55108-2612 mailto:kkause@mdsmn.org Closing Date: Until Filled Conditions of Employment: - Selected applicant must verify experience/highest degree held - Minnesota Teaching License required (with application process initiated by July 2011) - Upon an offer of employment, background checks will be conducted Minimum Qualifications: - Master's Degree in Deaf Education; Minnesota Teaching License required if hired - Native-user or fluency in American Sign Language required - Knowledge of bilingual education - Willingness to work towards Administration License - Training/Experience working with E/BD students preferred or behavior management background Metro Deaf School is an EOE -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- EMPLOYMENT OPENING Teaching Positions Metro Deaf School St Paul, MN --Elementary Teacher --JHS Teacher --JHS Science Specialist --High School Special Needs Teacher --ASL/English Bilingual Specialist http://www.mdsmn.org Terms of Employments: - Full-time employment beginning August 18, 2011 - Excellent benefits; annual salary is commensurate with experience and/or degree Application Procedure: Send letter of interest and current resume to: Metro Deaf School ATTN: Kimberly Kause 1471 Brewster St. St. Paul, MN 55108-2612 mailto:kkause@mdsmn.org Closing Date: Until Filled Conditions of Employment: - Selected applicant must verify experience/highest degree held - Minnesota Teaching License required (with application process initiated by July 2011) - Upon an offer of employment, background checks will be conducted Minimum Qualifications: - BA or Master's Degree in Deaf Education; Minnesota Teaching License required if hired - Native-user or fluency in American Sign Language required - Knowledge of bilingual education Metro Deaf School is an EOE -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position vacancy Executive Director Missouri Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Jefferson City, MO for more information, visit: http://deafdigest.com/mcdhh/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Exciting JSSA Career Opening! Clinical Social Worker JSSA Fallsgrove/Rockville, MD location for more information, visit: http://deafdigest.com/jssa/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- - EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPENINGS AT GLAD !! - * Staff Interpreter (2 positions) - Los Angeles * Community Advocate - Los Angeles * Job Developer/Interpreter - Pacoima * Job Developer/Interpreter - Crenshaw * Job Developer/Interpreter - Santa Ana * Outreach Coordinator - Bakersfield 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/jobs/
