DeafDigest Gold - October 9, 2011 Gold edition            Barry Strassler, Editor http://deafdigest.com - updated every Monday America's Unique Deaf Stories; subscription at no cost to you Serving the Deaf Community since 1996; 15th year -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Last week's ASL Videos with captions: http://deafdigest.com/videos/choices/ http://deafdigest.com/videos/frenchdeaf/ This week's ASL Videos with captions: http://deafdigest.com/videos/restauranttty/ http://deafdigest.com/videos/audism/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Nexus S[tm] 4G from Google[tm] - One of the Fastest on the Market With a 1GHz Hummingbird processor and 16GB of memory, the Nexus S[tm] 4G from Google[tm] is one of the fastest mobile phones on the market today. The Nexus S[tm] 4G comes pre-installed with all the Google apps you've come to know and love and is enabled with new and popular features like true multi-tasking, Wi-Fi hotspot, Internet calling, NFC support and full html web browsing. Now priced at $49.99, (two year price $399.99) after $450 Instant Savings and $50.00 mail-in rebate via American Express Prepaid Reward Card. Eligible upgrade (or new line activation) and 2 year agreement required. Offer ends 11/12/11. Other monthly charges apply. Find the Nexus S[tm] 4G from Google[tm] at the Deaf Pager Store, the store with the devices and low-cost data plan only for deaf and hard of hearing people. For more information, go to: http://bit.ly/DeafPagerStore_DDG100911 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Deaf Cartoon (Fogey) of the week: http://deafdigest.com/category/comics/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- DeafDigest welcomes unique deafnews tips; mailto:barry@deafdigest.com sources of unique deafnews are never revealed; always anonymous ...... weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://deafdigest.com/ (updated every Monday) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Four Deaf Cartoons (Fogeys) are shown every week on: http://deafdigest.com/davideo.html Go there to look at the latest Cartoon -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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: http://www.projectendeavor.com Contact us today! -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Use Hamilton Web Relay® along with a locally-based, 10-digit Hamilton HomeTown Number[tm] to make and receive calls without the interruptions that come from using instant messaging programs!  Don't have a HomeTown Number? Register today and share your number with friends and colleagues! Visit http://www.hamiltonrelay.com and click on the "Make & Receive Calls Now" icon to check it out. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Wireless IP-Relay for BlackBerry TM, go to: http://www.ip-relay.com/wireless_blackberry.html -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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! -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- The DeafDigest is divided into Blue and Gold sections, both ranked equal in contents, features and ads. This is the Gold section. ...... weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://deafdigest.com (updated every Monday) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- - What the stories are saying about the deaf? A strong tradition in Armenia is carpet-weaving. They make some of the world's best carpets. In the town of Echmiadzin, one of the women carpet weavers is Narine Badalian. She is deaf. She said: I love weaving carpets, the process takes away me somewhere and I become oblivious to everything and think only of beautiful things We have a number of deaf personal trainers, those that goad their hearing clients into fine physical shape. There is one in United Kingdom - Michael Easton, but there is a difference. He is complaining that he is unable to attract hearing clients because of his deafness. It did not matter that he has a diploma and a personal trainer certificate and qualifications in nutrition and in some sports, hearing clients won't come to him! - Very Hot News Armenia again, but for a different reason! Going on right now is the European Deaf Wrestling Championships at Yerevan, Armenia. A group of Turkish wrestlers was denied entry into Armenia for two days because of visa issues. When officials at the Turkish Foreign Ministry heard about it, they quickly had the issue resolved with the Armenian government officials. The Turkish wrestlers are now at the tournament. - Thursday October 6th Conditions in prisons everywhere in the world are always bad - but the one at Isle of Man stands out for one reason. A deaf prisoner missed his meal - because no one told him of the meal call! - Friday October 7th The Employment Appeal Tribunal in United Kingdom has an important case coming up - to decide if the British government discriminated against Jean Cordell, a deaf woman who was qualified for a diplomatic mission but denied her the job. The reason was high costs of providing her with interpreters. This is probably her last legal resort because she has been defeated in each step in the due process system. - Saturday October 8th The committee voted 4-1 to redistrict 6th Congressional District, taking Carroll County and much of Frederick County out of it. Not too happy about it is Howard Gorrell. He is deaf and he is planning to file a lawsuit. The newspaper story said: He attended all 12 of the redistricting committee's hearings, is already planning to file suit over the map. "As a pro se litigant, I am drafting a complaint, which be filed with the District of Maryland of the United States District Court, unless the Governor will make major changes for compactness," Gorrell said in an e-mail. Gorrell, who has years of experience with hearing political matters, said it is not about the hearing, but about the deaf people that may be badly impacted by the redistricting. Maryland School for the Deaf is located right in Frederick County. And a large deaf community exists in Frederick County. Many Gallaudet employees commute to their homes in the county. ..... Deaf Miscellaneous stuff: Ádám Kósa, a deaf member of the European Parliament, is giving a speech on disability-related laws in Japan. He hopes this will help Japanese politicians understand and appreciate the needs of the deaf everywhere. .............................................................. .............................................................. For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com .............................................................. .............................................................. weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://deafdigest.com updated every Monday .............................................................. .............................................................. ALL ULTRATEC TTYs ON SALE! No "Tricks" just "Treats" at WCI in October! All Ultratec TTYs are 25% off! Choose from several different models all with superior quality and state-of-the art technology. You're sure to find a TTY that is right for you. Call us at 1-800-233-9130 (V/TTY) or visit us at or online at: http://www.weitbrecht.com/onsale.php?utm_source=dd  for more details on our TTYs and all our other products. We're on Facebook and Twitter! WCI. Your Single Source for Assistive Technology .............................................................. .............................................................. A DEAF RESTAURANT OWNER CANCELED HIS TTY LINE Years ago a deaf man owned a big restaurant. He put in a TTY line for the benefit of his deaf customers that wanted to make reservations or to order take out food. After using it for some time he stopped the TTY line. Why? Because his hearing employees did not know how to use it and the deaf owner was too busy every day with his restaurant business. - for ASL News version with captions, please visit http://deafdigest.com/videos/restauranttty/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) .............................................................. the Employment & Disability Institute at Cornell University asks you to fill out a survey on employment issues facing the deaf and the disabled for more information, go to: http://deafdigest.com/employmentsurvey/ .............................................................. WHAT IS AUDISM? What is audism? Is it Audism if a hearing boss scolds his deaf employee, but he also scolds other hearing employees? Is it audism if a hearing person gives deaf person a dirty look on his face, but he also gives dirty look to other hearing people? - for ASL News version with captions, please visit: http://deafdigest.com/videos/audism/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) A DEAF PIGEON? Not the bird, but a hearing social/cultural club in United Kingdom that they call "Deaf Pigeon." Why Deaf Pigeon? Do not know, but the British people tend to apply the word Deaf as a name of something - like a band or a club or a restaurant, etc! Are they respecting or mocking the deaf? THE GREEN ON THE KENDALL GREEN Kendall Green is where Gallaudet University is located - and there is a great twist to it. The old tennis courts on the campus is no more. In its place is a vegetable garden, which grows produce for the food served at the Gallaudet cafeteria. And Gallaudet is going back to its old roots. The football field years ago before the name changed to Hotchkiss Stadium, was named Garlic Field - for obvious reasons. And there was the Hay Barn, again for obvious reasons before it was razed years ago. LOOKING BACK AT A PAST DEAFDIGEST VIDEO (all videos are captioned) http://deafdigest.com/videos/video-mother/ Do enjoy viewing that video! All videos, old and new, are always captioned. OUR ORGANIZATIONS SERVING THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING We have many, many organizations, international, national and local that serve deaf and hard of hearing people. One such organization is: New Jersey Association of the Deaf Visit: http://deafdigest.com/njassoc/ AN EXCUSE FOR NOT WEARING A HEARING AID my boss gestures when he wants me to do something, no need for a hearing aid .............................................................. .............................................................. For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com for Special Notes, please go to the bottom of this section .............................................................. .............................................................. WHAT IS THAT SUPPOSED TO MEAN? Deaf with C I Huh! Should DeafDigest editor label himself as "deaf without CI"? .............................................................. .............................................................. *Year-round American Sign Language Master Tutor Lessons via Web-Cam or VP* Certified American Sign Language Master Deaf Tutor available to any long distance ASL student who has a high speed internet and a web-cam or a video-phone (Ojo, VP-200). Local students in Colorado are welcome also. - Letter Writing Service also available through videophone for Deaf customers needing assistance in writing informal or formal letters to friends, families or business. $10 per page. Monday to Friday . 10am to 6pm. (MST) For more information and rates go to: www.ASLmasterTutor.com - Pah! For fun I Also provide: Private Tarot Readings done via IM or VP-200 in ASL! 3 Card Reading - $20.00 Full Card Reading - $47.00 One Question per reading only. *Entertainment only - age 18 and up only. (new web site) http://asltarotreader.weebly.com/ Advanced appointments required - first come, first served. If you refer a new ASL student - you'll get $5.00 off in your next lesson! Email: ASLtarot@ gmail.com .............................................................. .............................................................. 33rd World's Largest Silent Weekend / Interpreter Conference June 28-July 1, 2012 in Orlando, Florida -- 180 hours of classes for interpreters, ASL & ITP teachers and students with more than 3.0 CEUs available for interpreters. The Florida Hotel offers free parking (some conferences charge up to $36 per day) and free in-room internet (some hotels charge $12.95 per day). The huge Florida Mall has an enormous food court offering you complete meals for as little as $5.99 (some conference hotels charge $8 just for a hot dog). Frequent presenters include Peter Cook, Crom Saunders, Trix Bruce, Keith Wann, Shannon Simon, Franciso Olivera, etc. There will be language-focused and interpreting-focused classes. Classes include 6-hour tracks on Islam and Judaism plus an opening Thursday class on Interpreter's Guild. Many vendors will have a huge variety of items available.  With many classes having breaks hourly, there will be an exciting and dynamic all-day flow of participants in the exhibit area. See www.DrSign.com for more information and for registration plus a video clip of last year's Silent Weekend. Almost 200 have registered already! ........................................................ ........................................................ ASL and Interpreting DVDs Go to www.DrSign.com for DVDs for ASL students and interpreters.  Over 30 titles include two brand new ones -- Math Signs and Science Signs by Shannon Simon!   Other DVDS include stories in ASL, ASL grammar, songs, interpreter information, etc. 11th Annual Florida-Alaska Motorcycle Benefit Run This is the World's Longest Group Motorcycle Benefit Run. Purpose of funds is to help families of deaf babies served by SKIHI.  The 2012 trip will begin July 28, 2012. .............................................................. .............................................................. Hot DeafNews boring, but important! The Small Business web site ran a piece on workplace safety among the deaf employees, especially with machinery and heavy equipment. And that the employers should be mandated to make the workplace safe for the deaf, as well as for the hearing alike. ......... Deaf Question of the Week: Q. We keep hearing that the American Disabilities Act requires all states to provide help for deaf and hard of hearing.  Is that so? If so, how does that happen? A. 50 different states, 50 different ADA regulations. This is why disability attorneys get wealthy! send your questions to mailto:barry@deafdigest.com the most interesting questions may be answered in future DeafDigest editions. Thank you. ....... Rene Pellerin's corner: Cold weather has arrived,  but the temperature is unpredictable! Trying to read the outdoor thermometer is frustrating. Instead of buying a large print thermometer, go to your computer! In your computer,(I have Dell and Windows 7), click start, then search box, then type in "Desktop Gadgets" You can install a weather gadget and search your zip code. Now, all we have to do is start the computer and weather information and temperature specifics are at your finger tips! Enjoy the foliage! Rene has started a new show business, focusing on the Deaf-Blind. You can email him at mailto:renegp@comcast.net ..... Wish List of the Week: that a deaf person will win a high ranking election for public office ........ DeafHistory: Year 1911 - Cal Rodgers became the first deaf pilot to fly an airplane coast to coast, a trip which took 84 days and included many stops. Tragically, he died a year later in a plane crash. ....... DeafNumbers of the Week: In India - 25,000 deaf children born annually 550 schools for the deaf 1 of every 10 deaf children that go to school for the deaf ....... DeafLibrary Resources Legal issues related to deaf and discrimination and etc http://deafdigest.com/legal-issues-related-to-deaf-discrimination-ada-etc/ it is a long reading ........ DeafDigest Sports is at: http://deafdigestsports.com do visit that site to take a look for yourself To subscribe, e-mail 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening School Counselor/Psychologist The Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children Scranton, PA The Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children is seeking a School Counselor/Psychologist.  Advanced ASL skills preferred. Act 34, Act 151, FBI Clearances and PA Certification req.d. Excellent salary and benefits Visit our website at http://www.thescrantonschool.org to view the full position posting. Send resume to: WPSD Human Resources 300 E Swissvale Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15218 Fax 412-244-4211 mailto:hshirey@wpsd.org EOE -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Open positions The Learning Center for the Deaf & Walden School Framingham, MA - High School Teacher - Science http://deafdigest.com/tlcscience/ - ASL Specialist http://deafdigest.com/tlcaslspecialist/ - Classroom Assistant - Secondary Department http://deafdigest.com/tlcclassroomasst/ - Overnight Child Care Worker - Walden School http://deafdigest.com/waldenchildcare/ - Teacher - Walden School http://deafdigest.com/tlcwaldenteacher/ - Intensive Care Coordinator - Wraparound http://deafdigest.com/tlcintensive/ Send resume to: The Learning Center for the Deaf 848 Central Street Framingham, MA 01701 Attn: Personnel Department Or apply online: http://www.tlcdeaf.org -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Job advertisement PAHrtners of Deaf Services Glenside, PA Deaf Services Center (DSC) is a dynamic team of behavioral health professionals serving Deaf and Hard of Hearing children and adults. We take great pride that our program is strongly Deaf/HOH centered with about 85% of our staff being Deaf or Hard of Hearing.  Our staff environment is one of incredible teamwork and mutual support.  As a result, we are rapidly growing with new programs and expansions of our existing programs.  Whether you are a high school graduate, recent college graduate or have many years experience in the field of human services we have a career building position waiting for you! E.O.E. DSC is looking for dedicated, motivated, energetic individuals who are fluent in American Sign Language and knowledgeable about Deaf Culture and the Deaf Community to fill the following positions: - OUTPATIENT CLINICIAN:  (Full time/Part time) This position provides clinical services to individuals and family members on a fee for service basis.  Responsibilities include: Assessment and intervention for Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals, families and groups, utilizing a variety of communication modalities to accommodate the need.  Progress notes, treatment plans, discharge summaries and other reports as required.   Qualifications:  The qualified candidate shall possess:  Masters in Social Work or Counseling and license (LCSW or LPC) eligible in the state of Pennsylvania; ASL fluency and Deaf Culture sensitivity; knowledge of impact of hearing loss, assistive technology and needs of persons who are hard of hearing; ability to work with both adults and children. - THERAPIST/PSYCHOSOCIAL REHABILITATION COUNSELOR:  (Full time position) This position provides therapeutic and psycho-educational workshops and group sessions for consumers who are deaf.  The qualified candidate shall possess:  BA in psychology, counseling or any other human services field; must have 2 years experience with individuals with mental illness and/or mental retardation including treatment planning and progress notes; advanced fluency in ASL required; must be innovative, creative and be able to work in a team environment. Duties:  Develop, coordinate and provide group/individual therapy for wellness maintenance and psycho-educational workshops. - RESIDENTIAL COUNSELORS: (various positions available) This position provides direct client services including encouraging client independence in areas such as skills in daily living and community integration.  Duties: Provide supported living and training to Deaf consumers with mental illness and/or developmental disabilities living in the community; promote consumers' independence and social relationships. Positions open for weekend and evening shifts. Qualifications:  HS + 1 year related experience or AA; valid drivers' license; advanced fluency in ASL; minimum of 2 years experience with Deaf Community; demonstrated competency in independent living skills; ability to teach, advise and motivate Deaf Consumers; strong interpersonal skills. Send your letter of intent and resumes to: Bernadette Class, Office Coordinator Deaf Services Center 614 N. Easton Road Glenside, PA 19038 Email: mailto:bclass@salisb.com or Fax: 215-884-6301 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Teaching Specialist Position American Sign Language Program Department of Educational Psychology College of Education and Human Development University of Minnesota The American Sign Language Program, Department of Educational Psychology, College of Education and Human Development, University of Minnesota invites applications for a full-time Teaching Specialist position in the area of American Sign Language. Description:  This is a 9 month, Professional Academic (P&A) appointment, 100% time, annually renewable, non-tenured position that involves fulltime teaching, but includes time for course content preparation, student performance evaluation, professional development projects and meeting with individual students as needed.  This position focuses on teaching American Sign Language at the undergraduate level with responsibilities that include, but are not limited to: Teaching (90%: Provide instruction at the undergraduate levels, teaching courses in American Sign Language (ASL 1701, 1702, 3703, 3704, and 3705). The individual appointed will prepare course content; evaluate student performance, meet with individual students as needed and complete professional development assignments. Other Duties (10%) Participate in internal program/department meetings. Provide external support services/outreach.  Other duties as assigned. Responsibilities: •    Teach 6 sections of American Sign Language at the undergraduate level per Academic year. •    Prepare course content •    Evaluate student performance •    Meet with individual students as needed Minimum qualifications for Teaching Specialist Position: •    BA/BS degree in ASL Studies, Deaf Studies, Linguistics or related fields (candidates with BA/BS in other fields will be considered only if that individual can provide evidence of two years full-time teaching ASL using the Signing Naturally Curriculum) •    Native or Native-like fluency in ASL Desired qualifications •    MA/MS degree in ASL Studies, Deaf Studies, Linguistics or related fields. •    Two or more years teaching ASL using Signing Naturally curriculum, Levels I, II, and III. Appointment Details:    The person hired will be appointed to a full time position as a Teaching Specialist beginning January 12, 2012 and ending May 27, 2012. Application Process:   This position will remain open until filled, however the search committee will review complete applications on October 19, 2011.   Complete applications will consist of a letter of application, curriculum vita, official transcripts that substantiate degree, two letters of recommendation by individuals who are familiar with the applicant’s teaching experience and qualifications for this position, and a 10 minute videotaped introduction of applicant.  Applicants must apply on-line through the University of Minnesota Job Center at http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/employment/index.html - search requisition number 174273.  Criteria for the 10 minute videotaped introduction of applicant can be found online at the University of Minnesota Job Center under the job posting. Send transcripts and videotaped introduction to: ASL Program Office c/o Sara Burrington 240 Learning and Environmental Sciences Building 1954 Buford Ave St. Paul, MN 55108 The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance, veteran status, or gender orientation. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- posting Executive Director Foundation for Deaf Education Buffalo, NY The Foundation for Deaf Education seeks an enthusiastic, dynamic person to serve as an Executive Director.  This professional will need to promote and develop initiatives to assist deaf educational needs through fundraising and other means.  This is an established foundation requiring an individual that is able to explore new and exciting opportunities that will enable the Foundation to grow to the next level. LOCATION:          Buffalo, New York SALARY:          Based upon qualifications EMPLOYEE TYPE:       Full-Time REPORTS TO:          Foundation for Deaf Education Board of Directors QUALIFICATIONS:    Experience in fundraising and not-for-profit organizations. PREFERENCE:     Bachelor's Degree; experience working with the deaf community and willingness to learn sign language. -    Interested applicants should email cover letter, resume and references to:  mailto:barbarap@smsdk12.org or mail to Barb Pfeiffer, c/o St. Mary's School for the Deaf, 2253 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14214 -    Review of application packets will begin on October 15, 2011. The Foundation for Deaf Education is an EOE -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- announces openings for Community Inclusion Specialists The American School for the Deaf West Hartford, CT Full-time and Part-Time available The American School for the Deaf (ASD) is located on a 54 acre campus in West Hartford, Connecticut.  It is a residential and day program operating as a state-aided private school.  It was established in 1817 as the first permanent school for the deaf in America. SCOPE OF DUTIES: This position, under the supervision of the Adult Vocational Services Director, provides community living supports to a deaf individual with cognitive limitations and/or other additional disabilities. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must possess a High School Diploma. Familiarity with mental retardation and physical disabilities. Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.  Fluency in American Sign Language and/or manual communication system.  Driver's license and personal car. Availability during evening hours and weekends is required.  Must be flexible in scheduling to meet client coverage needs.  In-state travel is required. SALARY AND BENEFITS: (a)    Salary dependent upon qualifications and experience. (b)    Retirement, group health insurance, and other fringe benefits are available. HOW TO APPLY: You may download an application from our website:  http://www.asd-1817.org Send resume and letter of application to: Human Resources American School for the Deaf 139 North Main Street West Hartford, CT  06107-1269 FAX:  (860) 570-1832 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Positions Available Texas School for the Deaf Austin, TX http://www.tsd.jobs Texas School for the Deaf is the oldest continuously operating publicly funded school in Texas. Since 1857, over 10,000 students have graced the halls of TSD and have contributed to our standing as a leader in deaf education. It is our educational excellence, our belief in a culture and community that embraces deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing individuals alike, and our commitment to helping each child reach his or her potential that drives our mission to provide an environment where deaf and hard of hearing children can learn, grow, and belong. Texas School for the Deaf is currently recruiting to fill positions for the 2011-2012 school year. There are various positions available including Student Development Coordinator, Elementary Teacher, Audiologist, Speech/Language Pathologist, Interpreter, and Nurse. To view the job postings for these positions and all the positions we have available, visit our website at www.tsd.jobs. Positions include full State benefits including paid vacation, sick leave, health insurance, holidays, longevity pay, and retirement plan. About Austin: Austin is consistently voted one of the country's best cities to live, work, and play. Austin is also included in top-10 lists of healthiest cities, best vacation destinations, best big cities, most educated cities, top rated cities, and the list continues. Between its low cost of living and zero state income tax, Austinites have the benefit of big-city living with small-city costs. TSD is an EEO employer. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Job Announcement Executive Director Knoxville Center of the Deaf (KCD) Knoxville, TN Job Announcement: Knoxville Center of the Deaf (KCD) is seeking an Executive Director. KCD a growing organization based in Knoxville, TN, with 11 full-time staff, a 15-member Board of Directors, 30 freelance interpreters, and over 250 deaf community members and volunteers dedicated to providing interpreting services, advocacy and community/outreach programs for Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, Deaf-Blind in Eastern Tennessee. For more information: http://www.kcdtn.org job description at: http://deafdigest.com/kcdtn/ Annual Salary $50,000 - $70,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience Send Resume, Letter of Interest and two letters of recommendation to: KCD Executive Director Search C/O Teressa Gregory 410 Taliwa Drive Knoxville, TN 37920 AND/OR via email at: mailto:kcdboard@kcdtn.org -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Maryland Relay Captioned Telephone Outreach Coordinator Hamilton Relay Services Staffed in Baltimore, MD Hamilton Relay Services Division in Maryland currently has a full time position open for Captioned Telephone Outreach Coordinator Position summary:  Position is responsible for coordinating and implementing outreach activities with the goal of expanding awareness and use of Captioned Telephone Service. Individual will devote 100% of their time to Maryland Relay and is required to travel throughout the state of Maryland. Preferred education, experience and skills: Knowledge of: -    Effective communication and public outreach techniques. -    Knowledge of and ability to understand various communication modes used by current and potential relay users. -    Demonstratable knowledge of user groups who would benefit from Relay Service -    Senior Citizens Community -    Hard of Hearing Community Skill in: -    Organizing outreach and educational campaigns. -    Public speaking and confidently communicating verbally to a wide variety of audiences. -    Excellent presentations skills -    Strong analytical and interpersonal skills. Ability to: -    Maintain effective working relationships with Maryland Relay TAM office, non-profit and for profit partners, the public, state government and other agencies. -    Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. -    Plan, schedule and organize multiple priorities and a high volume of work while meeting deadlines. Education and Experience: -    Completion of Associate or Bachelor's Degree or comparable work experience. Direct work experience with a Telecommunications Relay Service or Captioned Telephone Service preferred. -    Experience in public relations activities. -    Hold a valid driver's license. -    Captioned Telephone users are encouraged to apply Interested individuals may apply online at: http://www.WorkForHamilton.com or contact our Corporate HR office at 800.821.1831 by September 15, 2011. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin or disability. Hamilton Relay, Inc. is a division of Hamilton Telecommunications based in Aurora, NE. Hamilton offers a competitive wage and company benefits. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- - EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPENINGS AT GLAD !! - *  Director of LIFESIGNS - 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- other deaf-related jobs http://deafdigest.com/jobs/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-