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Dial csdvrs.tv to make your call today! -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- The DeafDigest is divided into Blue and Gold sections, both ranked equal in contents, features and ads. This is the Blue section. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- News of the Week: Edith Garrett, who lives in the Boston, MA area, is a lucky young woman. She became deaf few years ago. She was taking Avastin, a medicine prescribed by her doctor for treatment of neurofibromatosis type 2. Avastin did the job, but not in the manner that is expected - to treat tumors in her brain. Instead, it restored her hearing in one ear! Medical authorities are trying to figure out why her hearing came back. .. It is official. Helene Jarmer, who is deaf, was officially sworn to serve as Austria's parliamentary deputy on behalf of the Green party. When not busy with politics, she teaches art and mathematics. .. Timothy Kelly is the new superintendent at St Mary's School for the Deaf, Buffalo, NY. He served as the interim superintendent for nearly a year before being elevated to the permanent position. .. We have had high profile deaf and hard of hearing individuals serve as spokespersons for respective organizations or agencies serving the deaf. Examples were famous actress Nanette Fabray, during the seventies, and in recent years - Marlee Matlin, Heather Whitestone-McCallum, among others. These people were household names where recognition and identity were instant. But Paul Rabil? Hard-core lacrosse fans know who he is - a former Johns Hopkins University star and now playing professionally with the Boston Cannons in the pro lacrosse league. He is the spokesperson for the National Cued Speech Association. Not too many people, outside of the close-knit lacrosse community, knew he had a lifelong hearing loss. .. Up for a vote in the Senate this week is the Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act. This bill extends current hate crime laws to include bias against the disabled, the deaf included. Not sure if calling the deaf, a deaf-mute or a deaf-dumb is considered bias? DeafDigest hopes deaf-mute and deaf-dumb is bias, and subject to punishment as prescribed by the law! ................................................................ ................................................................ For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com .. weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://www.deafdigest.com (updated every Monday) ................................................................ ................................................................ 10% OFF ALL SONIC ALERT PRODUCTS! It's a Star-Spangled Celebration at WCI with 10% off ALL Sonic Alert products in July! 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Call now for a complimentary consultation on your mortgage! * Reduce Mortgage Payments * Save Money * Pay Off Debts Deaf & Hard of Hearing Mortgage Consultants (DHHMC) * Deaf-Owned & Supports Deaf-Owned Businesses * Serving 50 States Plus Washington, DC and Territories * 6 Deaf and Hard of Hearing Loan Officers Fluent in ASL * Access to Over 100 Lenders to meet all your mortgage needs * Quotes on Conventional loans, FHA, VA, USDA, Construction and etc. Contact Us At: http://www.DHHMC.com Videophone: 866 603 2949 Email: mailto:Eric.Eliason@dhhmc.com ................................................................ ................................................................ A STUPID LANDLORD IN ENGLAND It happened few years ago. A hearing landlord refused to rent an apartment to a deaf-blind man. The deaf-blind man sued, and won. It cost the landlord three things: - to pay a lawyer in legal fees - to pay the deaf-blind man a lot of money for punishment - to allow deaf-blind man to live rent-free for rest of his life! - for ASL News version, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/videos/video-landlord/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) THE FAMOUS BASKETBALL MOVIE - THE HOOSIERS The famous movie, the Hoosiers, was produced in 1986. It is still the best basketball movie in Hollywood history. The character, Jimmy Chitwood, who scored the last second basket to help his high school win the state championship, was supposed to be deaf. It was part of the script. And in fact, there was a brief conversation among the actors during the filming that mentioned Chitwood's deafness. Unfortunately, the film editors, cut out the scene that mentioned Chitwood's deafness! - for ASL News version, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/videos/video-hoosiers/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) FUNERAL HOME OPERATORS When someone passes away, and the body is shipped to a funeral home, then the need to be sensitive to the needs of the surviving family is important. We have two known deaf operators of funeral homes. One is in South Dakota and the other is in Maine. Lori Kober purchased an existing funeral home in Vermillion, SD and has successfully carried on. The other person is Edward Vaughn Bibber, who grew up in the family funeral business in Kennebunk, Maine. He is the company's vice president. ................................................................ 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We, the the deaf, are deeply offended by such words - deaf and dumb, deaf-mute. Should we ask the Congress to ban such words from being uttered anywhere? THE DEAF AND THE MILITARY Could the deaf join the Armed Forces and fight to protect USA? In Israel, we have deaf citizens serving in the Israeli military forces. And during the Civil War there was a number of deaf fighters on both sides. If military officials are uncomfortable with the deaf fighting in the war, then here is a suggestion - allow the deaf to join the military forces and have them serve in the background - providing support to the frontline fighters. This is exactly what most of our deaf firefighters do - provide support in the background. Just an idea. Just a suggestion. MANY FAMOUS PEOPLE HAVE A LINK WITH THE DEAF - Rupert Murdoch, famous media mogul Rupert's mother, Elisabeth, was a founding member of the Deafness Foundation of Victoria, in Australia WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE? a teacher, introducing the interpreter in the classroom said: the interrupter for the deaf if you have these "hate" or "horror" stories, please mailto:barry@deafdigest.com COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR - continuing series After you have decided that Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) may be right for you in a high school or university setting, now you need to decide if you will be using onsite CART or remote CART. There are many benefits and a few drawbacks to both of these options. Onsite CART is when the CART provider is physically present in the classroom with the student. The CART provider connects his or her steno machine to a laptop computer which is placed in front of the student, and the student is able to read what the CART provider is writing to the laptop screen. One of the major advantages to onsite CART is that the CART provider can see and hear everything that is going on in the classroom. It is oftentimes easier to hear and understand someone when you can see the person speaking than it is over a phone line or Internet connection. If an instructor is using PowerPoint, a chalkboard, or a handout, an onsite CART provider can see what is being referred to and fingerspell words that are new or unfamiliar. Another advantage is that there is personal communication between the CART provider and the user of these services. A facial expression, a nod of the head, or a gesture can sometimes help to facilitate communication. An onsite CART provider could be a great advantage when having a small-group discussion. ................................................................ ................................................................ weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://www.deafdigest.com updated every Monday ................................................................ ................................................................ WHO IS IN CHARGE OF A MAINSTREAMED PROGRAM IN A SCHOOL DISTRICT? lead teacher (in many school districts we would expect a principal, or a director or a coordinator or a supervisor or someone with an appropriate title that would direct their mainstreamed programs; some districts are different and this reflects in a startling title above. Be surprised or shocked every week until series run out) ................................................................ ................................................................ 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 ................................................................ ................................................................ Rusty Wales' Wine of the Month Salute, Wine Lovers! One can say that the wine workshops during the recent Deaf Seniors of America conference in Las Vegas were successful with good-sized audience and discussion. The attendees had asked for more workshops like this one. I am happy to report that the next wine workshop in Santa Rosa, California is tentatively slated for September 26, 2009. Stay tuned for a formal announcement. In the meanwhile, enjoy this quarter's newsletter: http://www.deafwalrus.com/newsletter/deaf-grapevine-2009-07.htm .. Hot DeafNews boring, but important! How important is possession of the teacher's certificate while teaching sign language? The school board says yes; the Deaf Community says no. This is the issue facing the Andover School Administration in Massachusetts. A deaf teacher lost her job because of her failure to earn the certificate. The local Deaf Community is up in arms. .. The Deaf and the Law location: New York case: a deaf man was rebuffed in his efforts to compete on one of these TV contests, where winners get cash prizes. He sued one program, claiming discrimination. result: case was thrown out comment: the contest producers blew it. A deaf person in the contest would help the ratings! .. DeafADA Issue of the Week: Could a prospective employer ask a deaf job seeker about his deafness? No, during the interview. Yes, after the job offer! The employer may want to discuss details such as a video relay set up, interpreters, hearing aids, etc. .. The Captioning Blunder of the Week: the members of the tribe offered un11ed (unleavened) bread .... What became of? Brent Shiver - Past a state high school wrestling champion (Georgia) and member of the Northwestern University wrestling team; wrestled at the NCAA national championships - Present software designer in Chicago mailto:barry@deafdigest.com with "past" and "present" details .. News of the Week - Looking Back 10 Years Ago: Pennsylvania School for the Deaf (PSD) closed its high school department in June 1984. Is the high school department coming back? That was the rumor making its rounds. Joseph Fischgrund, the PSD headmaster said "the issue of re-establishing the secondary program is a priority in the school's strategic planning process and is of great interest to all of us. The planning process will address this issue in the fall." (editor's note: the school now has a thriving high school department; Fischgrund has retired and Larry Taub is the school's first deaf headmaster) .. News of the Week - Looking Back 5 Years Ago: As we keep tabs on Tour de France to see how our champion cyclist Lance Armstrong is doing (will he win his 6th championship?) do keep in mind that one of the competing teams is sponsored by the Phonak Hearing Systems. Phonak is a hearing aid manufacturer and it is probably the first time we have seen a deaf-related manufacturer getting involved in a major athletic event. (editor's note: Phonak is no longer a sponsor) .... Deaf Apocalypse of the Week: There are some late-deafened people that will agonize for a long time before deciding to spend $5,000 on a perfect TV system. They just want to make sure the system is just right for them, hence the perfectness. And these same some late-deafened people would shell out $5,000 for a hearing aid off an internet site without researching or actually testing the device to make sure it is a perfect fit! .... A Vocational Rehabilitation counselor's great news: Customers, who give you a hard time, fail to appear for appointments and you are able to close them -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- * 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 announcement Itinerant Field Operations Support II Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program position is in Northern California area starting salary: $51,937 with benefits for position description & application procedures, click on: http://deafdigest.com/ddtp -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position announcement Domestic Violence Advocate Hard of Hearing Advocacy Resource Center Reno/Sparks, Nevada (also includes rural areas) ORGANIZATION: Hard of Hearing Advocacy Resource Center (DHHARC) is a statewide advocacy, resource, telecommunications distribution, and direct service center offering advocacy, referral and community education services throughout Nevada. DHHARC has two offices in Reno/Sparks and Las Vegas. GENERAL INFORMATION: Type of appointment: Full-Time/40 hrs a week/non-exempt Location: Reno/Sparks and Rural areas Posting date: July 7, 2009 Closing date: July 20, 2009 GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Domestic Violence Advocate will provide case management services to survivors, technical assistance to member programs of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence, education to professionals, law enforcement and service providers outside of this field, and outreach to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community. The Advocate will also provide education such as dating violence and stalking. Will go with the survivors to court, will support the survivors in the hospital and will support the survivors in advocating for communication rights. An integral part of the job is to conduct outreach/education responsibilities as assigned. Willingness to travel is essential as well as work evening and weekend hours when needed that may include 24/7 hours on call. Ability to work independently as well as a team is essential. Do other duties as assigned by Regional Office Supervisor. Require to attend 60 hours training of domestic violence and sexual assault. SALARY: $36,244 - $37,694 DOE, plus customary benefits. WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: - Knowledge of case management techniques - Basic knowledge of the domestic violence, sexual assault field, and criminal justice systems - Empathy for survivors of domestic and sexual violence - Comfortable with sexual assault terminology and working with clients from diverse backgrounds - Two years experience working with deaf and hard of hearing populations in a social service sector setting - Knowledgeable about diversity and needs within the Deaf and HOH populations - Knowledge of a deaf person?s legal rights to accessibility under state and federal law - Familiar with (or willing to learn) Case-management practices. - Knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Database - Ability to articulate (via ASL, verbally, and/or in writing) the needs of a survivor EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: - Bachelor's of Arts Degree Preferred, but will accept Associate of Arts Degree with 3 years of experience working with Deaf and HOH populations TO APPLY: All applicants must submit a resume and an application form to: DHHARC 999 Pyramid Way, Sparks, NV 89431. Contact DHHARC office for the application form. Applications must be received by 5:00 PM on or before the closing date (July 20, 2009) DHHARC selects applicants for employment based on job related knowledge, skills and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or political affiliation. For further information contact Executive Director Edina Jambor at mailto:edina.jambor@dhharc.org or 775-355-8994 V/TTY or 775-355-8996 FAX or 775-434-0290 VP -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- open positions Austine School for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Brattleboro, Vermont The Austine School for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing is a state approved pre-k through 12th grade comprehensive educational program promoting excellence and life-long learning. Due to expanding programs, we are looking for quality people with the abilities to serve our students with compassion and energy. - Director of Little Arrows Daycare-Brattleboro, VT Full time (40 hrs) 12 months BA in Early Childhood Ed, MA preferred 3 yrs teaching experience Fluency in ASL Develop and direct exciting new program to serve both Deaf and hearing children - Teacher of the Deaf at Brattleboro, VT Full-time (40 hrs/week) with benefits-10 month Proficiency in ASL & English Master Degree in Deaf Education VT License in Special Ed or Deaf Ed within 1 year of employment Apply knowledge of child development, special needs, curriculum, assessment, classroom management and discipline techniques, utilize technology in instruction position available in several subjects - Teacher of the Deaf/Blind at Brattleboro, VT Part-time (30hrs. /week) with benefits-10 month - Classroom Paraprofessional at Brattleboro, VT Part-time or full-time - Occupational Therapist/ Physical Therapist-Brattleboro, VT Part-time position, 4 -5 hrs a week - Knowledge of ASL preferred - Nursing Position-Brattleboro, VT VT state Licensure required Willingness to learn ASL CPR cert. preferred Per-Diem, some holiday/weekend resp. Application procedures: Interested persons are to apply in person at Austine School for the Deaf, off Maple Street (Building- Holton Hall, 2nd floor) in Brattleboro, VT or submit a resume or letter of interest to Kelly Therieau. Her email address is: mailto:ktherieau@vcdhh.org -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position announcement Secondary Math Teacher Tennessee School for the Deaf Knoxville, Tennessee Minimum qualifications: Licensure in Mathematics required; must be NCLB Highly Qualified; Deaf Education preferred; Tennessee License with endorsement in Secondary Mathematics. contact: Elaine Alexander Director of Instruction Tennessee School for the Deaf 2725 Island Home Blvd Knoxville, Tennessee 37920 865.579.2410 865.579.2428 FAX mailto:elainea@tsd.k12.tn.us -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (deadline: July 13, 2009) position opening Relay New Mexico Outreach Coordinator Hamilton Relay, Inc located in Albuquerque, NM, with required travel Relay New Mexico Outreach Coordinator: Hamilton Relay, Inc. currently has a full time position open for Relay New Mexico Outreach Coordinator. This position is responsible for promoting Relay New Mexico, thereby increasing the number of relay customers as well as educating individuals, organizations, agencies and businesses on the benefits of using relay services. The position is located in Albuquerque and travel is required Preferred education, experience and skills: Fluent in American Sign Language and written English, additional fluency in Spanish a benefit; experience in public relations activities; direct work experience with TRS is helpful. Hamilton offers competitive wages with Full-Time Company Paid Benefits. To apply, contact our corporate HR Dept at 800.821.1831 or apply online at http://www.hamilton.net/careers -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Interpreter/ Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Indiana School for the Deaf Indianapolis, IN The Indiana School for the Deaf is seeking qualified candidates to interview for an Interpreter/ Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent position. The Indiana School for the Deaf (ISD) is a co-educational, residential school, founded in 1843, which serves a student population of 425+ students with more the 25% living in the residential halls. ISD is nationally recognized for its on-going commitment to bilingual/bicultural education for Deaf students. This is a non-exempt, full-time 12-month position. Provides interpreting, administrative and secretarial support for the Superintendent. In addition to interpreting, typing, filing, scheduling, and making copies, the administrative assistant performs other duties such as coordinating meetings and conferences, making travel arrangements, ordering supplies and general office management. Strong computer skills required. Must have a high level of interpersonal skills. Excellent computer skills and good overall organizational skills required Applicants must have Possession of an Indiana Interpreter Certification (IIC) and four (4) years full-time interpreting experience. (Provisional certifications will not be accepted. Proof of the certificate must accompany the application.) Substitution: Valid possession of at least one of the following: Certificate of Interpretation (CI), Certificate of Transliteration (CT), Comprehensive Skills Certification (CSC) from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID); Level IV or Level V from the National Association of the Deaf (NAD); National Interpreter Certification from NAD-RID and four (4) years full-time interpreting experience. (Proof of the certificate must accompany the application.) Special Requirement: Interpreter must be able to interpret from American Sign Language (ASL) to spoken English and from spoken English to American Sign Language (ASL) effectively, accurately and impartially, both receptively and expressively, using any necessary specialized vocabulary. The interpreter must also have the ability to interpret context to facilitate effective communication between sign language users and non-sign language users. Individual must have a valid driver's license. Advanced level skills are required at time of hire. Expanded criminal history (ISP & FBI) clearance required. Benefits: The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans and accrued leave. Application Procedure: Applicants can submit a cover letter and resume to: Indiana School for the Deaf Attn: Human Resources 1200 E 42nd St Indianapolis, IN 46205 If you have any questions please contact Carole Morgan in our Human Resources Department via telephone (317/920-6340 v/tty) or E-Mail: mailto:cmorgan@isd.k12.in.us Mission Statement: The Indiana School for the Deaf Community promotes academic and social excellence for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students through a Bilingual/Bicultural environment. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- vacancy announcement in Hawaii Teachers of the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Current vacancies are on Oahu and Hawaii Job Description: Teachers of the deaf and hard-of-hearing provide specially designed instruction for students using ASL or total communication. The settings can be in either a school for the deaf, a resource classroom on a public school campus, or as an itinerant teacher. Current vacancies are on Oahu and Hawaii. Minimum Qualifications: * Bachelor's Degree in Special Education with emphasis on teaching the deaf and hard-of-hearing (must include student teaching in a K-12 setting) * Certified Teacher of the Hard-of-Hearing * Authorized to work in the U.S. * Proficient in ASL * Familiar with Cochlear implants and other assistive devices for the deaf and hard-of-hearing * Knowledgeable in IEP procedures Salary: $43,157 - 57,243/year Licensing: Anyone hired must be committed to getting a valid Hawaii teacher license. For more information on licensing requirements and procedures, please visit the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board website at: http://www.htsb.org Incentives and Bonuses: Pending the availability of funding, a relocation bonus is available for qualified teachers: http://doe.k12.hi.us/personnel/teacherbonusesandincentives.htm Application Procedures: http://doe.k12.hi.us/personnel/teachers_applying.htm Closing Date: Until Filled Additional information: http://doe.k12.hi.us Contact: Jeff Hoover, Personnel Specialist Teacher Recruitment Department of Education 680 Iwilei Road, Suite 490 Honolulu, HI 96817 1-800-305-5104 Toll Free (808) 586-4050 Fax mailto:Jeff_Hoover@notes.k12.hi.us -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Special notes: (located at the bottom of the Gold section) http://www.deafdigest.com
