DeafDigest Blue - November 13, 2011 Blue 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/deaf-people-eat-at-diner/ http://deafdigest.com/videos/oral-communications-struggle/ This week's ASL Videos with captions: http://deafdigest.com/videos/complicated-job-training-for-deaf/ http://deafdigest.com/videos/refusing-to-attend-interpreted-event/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- See It and Sign It Board Game at Harris Communications Learn sign language with a board game that is both fun and educational. "See It and Sign It: Level II" will help you learn 120 new signs about transportation, animals, family and more! Game includes an instructional DVD that demonstrates every sign. 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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 Blue section. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- - What the stories are saying about the deaf? A panel was hosted by the American Sign Language department at Alamo College in Texas. Topic was discrimination that the deaf and hard of hearing people face in the real world. Several panelists, each explaining their versions of how they face and deal with discrimination. Not really about the deaf specifically, but it might as well as be deaf-related. Many local governments are broke, and as a result, some of them are beginning to charge drivers responsible for accidents. Many of these accidents send fire trucks and police to the scene - and it costs money. Now - the big question is - what if the driver is deaf and gets into an accident? Does he have to pay for interpreters that are sent to the scene? - Very Hot News Many companies in many nations would not hire the deaf. But Take One Animation Studio, based in the Philippines, was willing to hire the deaf to become animators. Yes, these deaf candidates had to be trained to learn how to become animators. And after a group of seven deaf individuals completed the training sessions, they were hired. A lawsuit has been filed against the state of Maryland on basis of the state's new congressional districts. It was charged that the new district has lumped together the Western Maryland farming communities with the urban areas of Montgomery County, which sits above the District of Columbia. The individual that filed the lawsuit is Howard Gorrell. He is deaf. And he received good news when Iowa's Legacy Foundation has jumped into the lawsuit with financial support! - Sunday November 6th An article re CI said that the best CI candidates are: * those without hair cells in the inner ear * those that have been recently late-deafened * those with good speech and English skills * those that are willing to trained to learn new skills * those not afraid of anesthesia and surgery * those that want to function in hearing world * those that are realistic about CI's limitations Bottom line - people who want CI may not necessarily be best qualified - Monday November 7th Not a good time to be in North Carolina because the decision to close either North Carolina School for the Deaf or Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf or the Governor Morehead School for the Blind lies with the state education department. As a result, instead of working together, the blind groups are fighting the deaf groups! Decision must be made "soon". - Tuesday November 8th Janet Gordon has been appointed as the interim superintendent of Ohio School for the Deaf. She previously served as the school principal. - Wednesday November 9th What we, the deaf, take for granted in USA, will be something new to the deaf Filipinos. It is the relay center. Plans are underway to set up the first relay center in the nation. Already 30 to-be relay operators are going through training sessions to learn how to operate the brand new relay center. - Deaf Miscellaneous stuff Could sign language video clips not be captioned for the benefit of non-signers that want to learn signs? This is happening in United Kingdom. The sign clip presentation was a partnership between the Sign Health and the National Health Service. Already many late-deafened people are upset about it. ..... (Thursday-Saturday Hot Deaf News will be in the Gold edition) .............................................................. .............................................................. 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) .............................................................. .............................................................. FREE GROUND SHIPPING IN NOVEMBER It's not too early to start holiday shopping! WCI is here to help with gifts for all your family and friends. FREE GROUND SHIPPING on orders over $50.00! (excludes CapTel 800 or 800i) Call 1-800-233-9130 (V/TTY) or visit us at: http://www.weitbrecht.com/onsale.php?utm_source=dd for details. For a copy of our catalog, email your request to: mailto:sales@weitbrecht.com We're now on Facebook and Twitter! Come visit us! WCI. Your Single Source for Assistive Technology .............................................................. .............................................................. JOB TRAINING UNFAIR TO THE DEAF? Sometimes a deaf employee is being trained to do a complicated job task. A hearing employee trains the deaf employee but gives up because of communication problems. But this same hearing employee shows patience with a new hearing employee that is being trained for this same complicated job task. Is it fair to the deaf? No, but we now have ADA, interpreters and job coaches. In the past we didn't. - for ASL News version with captions, please visit: http://deafdigest.com/videos/complicated-job-training-for-deaf/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) ..................................................... ..................................................... Deaf Seniors of America 2013 Conference Dates Changed more information at: http://deafdigest.com/deaf-seniors-of-america-conference/ ..................................................... ..................................................... DON'T ALWAYS ASSUME DEAF PERSON WANTS AN INTERPRETER! A deaf employee told a hearing employee that he did not want to attend an event. The hearing employee told the deaf employee that they will hire an interpreter for that event. The deaf employee said "No, because I will not attend the event." The hearing employee did not listen and hired an interpreter. The deaf employee did not show up. The hearing employee had to pay the interpreter for nothing. If a deaf employee says no, then hearing people must listen and respect. - for ASL News version with captions, please visit: http://deafdigest.com/videos/refusing-to-attend-interpreted-event/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) THE DEAF OF ERITREA The Eritrean National Association of the Deaf has asked the government to encourage the deaf to pursue higher education. This is a good goal, but one thing troubles DeafDigest. Eritrea is not a thriving nation in Africa. Many hearing people of Eritrea have problems getting jobs. If they could not find jobs then what are the chances of the deaf, even those with degrees in higher education. Just something that is a concern. ...................................................................... ...................................................................... Meet and chat with deaf singles and friends worldwide on the #1 deaf network on the Internet....Deaf Match International ! 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COUGHLIN'S DEAF PLAYERS Every football fan knows who Tom Coughlin is. He was voted #1 as the most hated coach in the NFL, according to a recent poll among pro football players. Tom Coughlin's deaf players? Yes. Way back in the early eighties, RIT had a football club. Several players on the club team were NTID students. Said one deaf player, in an interview few years ago: Tom was tough, but fair! RIT football? Not any more. RIT disbanded its football team after operating the program for only a few years. WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE? being asked: How did your client become deaf? if you have these "hate" or "horror" stories, please mailto:barry@deafdigest.com A DEAF CANDIDATE IN NEW ZEALAND Mojo Mathers, a deaf woman, is running for election, on behalf of the Green Party. Many deaf candidates make deafness an agenda while campaigning. But Mojo is different. Her agenda is to clean up New Zealand's rural waterways by forcing the farmers to clean up waste. COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR - continuing series People have asked why captioning sometimes appears when a program is aired on one channel and then disappears when the program is later broadcast on a different channel or on the Internet. Just because something is captioned once does not mean it will remain captioned in future broadcasts.  Sometimes a television program is shown in different forms on different stations.  The program may be shown on broadcast TV, cable, satellite, in-home video, or syndication. Many times the program may be re-edited for later broadcast.  If a program is re-edited, it needs to be captioned again.  Sometimes a new distributor of a program may be unaware that the program was captioned when it first aired and may show it without captions. Another problem occurs when shows are broadcast on TV and later appear on the Internet.   Even though the programming was captioned when shown on TV, most times it will not be captioned on the Internet.  While the FCC requires closed captioning for most television broadcasts, that is not true for the Internet.  The FCC does not currently require captioning on the Internet, DVDs, or video games. THESE GOOD OLD NEWSPAPER DAYS Years way back, printing was a great profession for the deaf. Many schools for the deaf taught printing as part of their vocational programs. Was there a reason for printing as a great profession for the deaf? Possibly, noise as the reason. Newspaper plants were so noisy that hearing printers had problems communicating with each other. Not so with deaf printers. .............................................................. .............................................................. weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://deafdigest.com/ updated every Monday .............................................................. .............................................................. TO BE DEAF AND TO BE ISOLATED There are newspaper stories saying that technology will render obsolete our sign language  - and that the future deaf will prefer to mingle with hearing than with their peers - and that deafness will be completely eradicated thanks to the CI and genetical engineering. True or false? DeafDigest wishes to point out this following example: One day during the 1960's a deaf man, probably a drifter, was passing through Frederick, MD and stopped at a house, across the street from Maryland School for the Deaf. He had no sign language skills, and basically communicated via gestures. The landlord "felt sorry" for him and allowed him to stay at a room in her house, rent free, meals provided on one condition - that he do work around the house (yard work, painting, fixing up things, etc). The deaf man did not understand that he had to do the work around the house to earn his keep. Communication difficulties took place. The concerned landlord then asked for communication help from two deaf teachers at the school. After much struggling the deaf man managed to understand what he was supposed to do. The next day, however, he disappeared and was never seen again! next week - another example .............................................................. .............................................................. 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 .............................................................. .............................................................. Hot DeafNews boring, but important! Tennessee attorney Tim Edwards, not deaf, has filed a lawsuit on behalf of his clients, alleging that the Advanced Bionics HiRes90k cochlear implant device, with this AstroSeal feedthru, has been failing at an unprecedented rate and that the manufacturer ignored the problem from way back in 2004. ....... The Deaf and the Law: Howard Gorrell's lawsuits (deaf activist Howard Gorrell will fight for what he believes - legal rights and legal needs of the deaf; he is currently involved with the lawsuit against state of Maryland over congressional redistricting issue. In a short series, DeafDigest is featuring his previous lawsuits) Lawsuit #1, as explained by Gorrell: First Complaint (ADA) with the District of Delaware against the Legal Aid of Delaware for ignoring deaf applicants. The Court granted my motion for appointment of counsel and so, the case was settled and then the Legal Aid started to accept deaf applicants. more information at: http://deafdigest.com/howard-gorrell-deaf-rights-lawsuit-1/ ...... News of the Week - Looking Back 10 Years Ago: If Teleportec, a Dallas high tech company, has its way then interpreters and TTY relay services may be obsolete - perhaps not in this lifetime, but in the next! Teleportec proposes to transmit holographic images of people through high-speed digital circuits. What this means is we can communicate in sign language with friends 3,000 miles away by watching each other on huge screens. (pretty much looks like our Deaf web cam/video cam network that is thriving these days) ...... News of the Week - Looking Back 5 Years Ago: What does DeafDigest feel about Sen. John McCain's resignation from the Gallaudet Board of Trustees? For one thing, he rarely attended the board meetings. And another thing, instead of using his political powers to broker a peaceful solution to the presidential selection dispute, he chose to stay away and to remain silent. He spoke up only after the board voted to terminate the presidential- designate appointment. Apparently he was more concerned with his chances in the 2008 presidential elections than to worry about Gallaudet's needs. Keep in mind he is from Arizona, a state with an interlinking network of cooperating regional programs for the deaf and two anchor-based state schools for the deaf in Tucson and Phoenix. His biggest mistake was not to get fully involved while on the Board of Trustees. A huge shame! (fast forward five years to now; peace is the rule on the Gallaudet campus) ...... Deaf Apocalypse of the Week: In some states, a high school diploma is only required for people that sell hearing aids, in addition to passing the required state exams. But audiologists must have a masters' degree. Hearing aid sellers and audiologists do some things that are basically the same. A high school diploma for some and a masters' degree for some? .... A Lipreading Problem: What did that person say? Football talk between deaf man and his hearing son-in-law Deaf man thought son-in-law asked: Do you like the Colts? Deaf man was puzzled because both of them are not Colts fans and never talk about Colts at all. Colts are way there in Indianapolis, and this was on the East Coast. He actually asked: Do you like the coach? -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- * 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 ASL Proficiency Evaluator, ASL Diagnostic and Evaluation Services Gallaudet University Washington, DC *Job Number:* HR-11096 *Salary Range:* $49,000-$87,900 Provides interviewing and rating in accordance with the American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (ASLPI); participates in the development, implementation, and administration of tools, protocol, and/or procedures used in a comprehensive multiple-measures evaluation system; conducts semi-annual re-ratings of taped interviews as part of a systematic reliability check; participates in periodic retraining in interview techniques and rating procedures; participates in other research activities to maintain the quality of the evaluation system; keeps abreast of trends and research in the field of first and second language teaching, learning, acquisition, and evaluation. *Requirements:* Master's degree in linguistics, ASL, 1st and/or 2nd language teaching and learning, bilingual education, or related field. A minimum three years experience in ASL instruction and/or evaluation. Experience with developing and/or using ASL assessment tests. Knowledge of the linguistic structure of ASL and English. Knowledge and experience working with individuals with diverse educational, language, and cultural backgrounds. Ability to use judgment and tact with regard to sensitive issues and confidential matter. Ability to work well as an active, contributing member of a team as well as ability to work independently and demonstrate self-reliance and self-initiative. Experience producing written reports, proposals, and other documents related to research, best practices, learning and evaluation. Ability to use various software programs for project and program efficiency. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Fluency in ASL and English. A proficiency level of 4+ or better on the ASLPI. As part of the interview process, applicants will be given one work related question and will answer that question in writing. This English writing sample will be provided to the Gallaudet University English Department for analysis and determination of skills level. to apply for this position, please visit: http://www.gallaudet.edu/hrs/employment_opportunities/apply_now.html -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Assistant/Associate Professor of American Sign Language Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX PhD in ASL, Deaf Education, Special Education, Linguistics or related field. In-depth knowledge of deaf culture, comparative linguistics, deafness, and communication issues. Native or near-native ASL speaker. ASLTA or Texas teaching in ASL certification. Five years experience in teaching American Sign Language (linguistic and communicative components) at post-secondary level. Experience using Vista Signing Naturally curriculum. Scholarly accomplishment/promise, publications, service required. Review begins immediately; interviews soon. Letter of interest, CV, referee list and 3 letters of recommendation, teaching philosophy, plan for ASL program development, teaching evaluations electronically to https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/2951  Questions to Dr. Debra D. Andrist, Chair of Foreign Languages, mailto:andrist@shsu.edu Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX. Sam Houston State University is an EOE/AA Plan Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Lecturer of American Sign Language Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX Lecturer position hired on a nine month basis to teach one to four sources per semester; hiring is based on student demand. MA/MS required in ASL, Deaf Education, Special Education, Linguistics or related field. In-depth knowledge of deaf culture, comparative linguistics, deafness, and communication issues. Native or near-native ASL speaker. ASLTA or Texas teaching in ASL certification. Five years experience in teaching American Sign Language (linguistic and communicative components) at post-secondary level. Experience using Vista Signing Naturally curriculum. Review begins immediately; interviews soon. Letter of interest, CV, referee list and 3 letters of recommendation, teaching philosophy, plan for ASL program development, teaching evaluations electronically to https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/2948 Questions to Dr. Debra D. Andrist, Chair of Foreign Languages, mailto:andrist@shsu.edu Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX. Sam Houston State University is an EOE/AA Plan Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Employment Openings TEDP Outreach Specialist/ Trainer GACHI, Inc Decatur, GA GACHI, Inc. has immediate openings for the following: TEDP Outreach Specialist/ Trainer Full-time, permanent position in Decatur, Georgia. Salary plus medical & dental benefits. Responsibilities: Assess and train applicants, provide individual and group trainings on how to use telecommunication equipment, deliver, set and provide on going communication and documentation.  Market, promote, and advertise the program to all segments of the population to inform individuals, agencies, and organization about the program. Recruiting and increasing the number of individuals to apply for the program. Extensive traveling throughout the state of Georgia. Requirements: Bachelor's degree or 5 years of experience in telecommunication devices, and two years of experience with training or teaching individuals or group settings. Mail resume to: GATEDP Attn: Kevin Steffy, Co-Coordinator - Outreach/ Training 4151 Memorial Drive, Suite 103-B Decatur, Georgia 30032 Or FAX to: 404-297-9465 Or Email to: mailto:ksteffy@gachi.org Position will remain open until filled. For additional information about this position, contact Kevin Steffy at: mailto:KSteffy@GACHI.ORG or 404-381-8433 (VP) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Employment Director Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc Salisbury, MD Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc. is a growing organization that promotes access to services and resources and provides direct residential and employment services to individuals of various disabilities, primarily deafness, living on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Delaware. Services are provided in individual homes and within the community. Responsibilities: Manages all aspects of the employment program, a program designed to match our clients, people with disabilities, with potential employers, including providing guidance, supervision and support to various personnel. Identifies and markets the program to potential employers and related agencies. Ensures compliance with all funding agents and agency policies and procedures. Requirements: Bachelor's degree, Master's preferred, with emphasis in rehabilitation counseling, guidance and counseling, special education, social work psychology or occupational therapy. Strong vocational skills and knowledge of vocational grants and their reporting requirements is a must. Experience with marketing, development and relationship building is preferred. Five years of supervisory experience including experience in vocational employment services is required. Must be fluent in sign language or willing to learn. Valid Driver's License is required. Position Classification: Full Time Exempt. To Apply: Send resume with cover letter and salary requirements to Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc., attn: Human Resources, 806 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, MD 21804 or email to mailto:dila@dila.org Applications can also be completed on line at http://www.dila.org -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Job Coach Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc Salisbury, MD Full-Time Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc. is a growing organization that promotes access to services and resources and provides direct residential and employment services to individuals of various disabilities, primarily deafness, living on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Delaware. Services are provided in individual homes and within the community Responsibilities: Provide individual and group on-the-job training for individuals of various hearing loss which includes teaching and coaching individuals to develop job skills, employee and employer relationships, work ethics and communication skills for successful employment outcomes. Requirements: High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required; Fluency in ASL or sign language is a must. Six months experience with training, coaching and motivating people. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation is required. Skilled in the use of structured training techniques for teaching job performance skills, job-related skills and work behaviors is preferred. Schedule: Full Time Full Time Employee Benefits: 100% employer contribution to medical, life and disability benefits; 75% employer contribution to dental; retirement; 13 paid holidays a year; 10 paid annual leave days a year; 2 personal leave days a year; 10 paid sick days a year and more. To Apply: Send resume with cover letter and salary requirements to Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc., attn: Human Resources, 806 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, MD 21804 or email to mailto:jdubuque@pkscpa.com Applications can also be completed on line at http://www.dila.org -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Independent Living Advisor Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc Salisbury, MD Full-Time/Part-Time/Contractual Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc. is a growing organization that promotes access to services and resources for residents of the Eastern Shore of Maryland who are deaf or hard of hearing and provides opportunities for full participation in all aspects of community life. Responsibilities: Provide direct care independent living services and support to individuals. Services range from personal hygiene, medication administration and intensive independent living skills training in individuals. homes and other locations throughout the Eastern shore. Requirements: High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required; one year related experience preferred; competency with basic independent living skills; must be flexible and work within a team environment. Ability to teach, advise and motivate people. Valid Driver's License, reliable transportation and good driving record required. Fluency in ASL required. Schedule: TBD Full Time Employee Benefits: 100% employer contribution to medical, life and disability benefits; 75% employer contribution to dental; retirement; 13 paid holidays a year; 10 paid annual leave days a year; 2 personal leave days a year; 10 paid sick days a year and more. To Apply: Send resume with cover letter and salary requirements to Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc., attn: Human Resources, 806 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, MD 21804 or email to mailto:jdubuque@pkscpa.com Applications can also be completed on line at http://www.dila.org -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Director Rhode Island School for the Deaf Providence, Rhode Island Rhode Island School for the Deaf has initiated a search for Director. All information can be obtained on our web page:  http://www.rideaf.net -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Clinical Psychology Faculty position Gallaudet University Washington, DC The Psychology Department at Gallaudet University has a clinical psychology faculty position opening. The position description and application information can be found at: http://jobs.gallaudet.edu/ For additional information about this position, contact Dr. Patrick Brice, Clinical Psychology Program Director at: mailto:Patrick.Brice@Gallaudet.edu -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position openings in Rehabilitation field in Georgia -  Georgia Department of Labor, Vocational Rehabilitation Deafness program is seeking a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) serving the Deaf and Hard of Hearing caseload in Dublin and surrounding counties. http://www.dol.state.ga.us/Access/Service/GDOLJobDescr?position_num=00082276 &entry_timestamp=2011-10-04-15.05.05.916369 -  Cave Springs Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Life Adjustment Supervisor responsible for the direction and operation of the 52 bed dormitory and the coordination of Independent Living Skills Training for the students. Duties include supervision of the dormitory staff, coordinating the staff's work schedules and activities, managing the physical maintenance of the dormitory, and ensuring the safety and accountability of all students. http://www.dol.state.ga.us/Access/Service/GDOLJobDescr?position_num=00155920 &entry_timestamp=2011-10-04-10.42.34.584892 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- positions open Austine School for the Deaf & Vermont Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing various locations in Vermont Due to an expanding program we are looking for dedicated professionals to provide support and services to Deaf & Hard of Hearing students. We are now interviewing all qualified applicants for the following positions. - Teacher /Coordinator, William Center Location: Brattleboro,VT Time Base: Full -Time Qualifications: Masters Degree in Deaf Education or Special Education Minimum of 5 years teaching and administrative experience. Experience in working with a variety of disabilities including Autism. Training and experience in instruction improvement Effective communication skills to include ASL Responsibilities: Oversees the supervision and development of all William Center Teachers. Oversee daily operation of William Center Autism Program. Coordinate Special Education procedures for the William Center. Maintain accurate records. - Victim Advocate/community educator Deaf Vermonters Advocacy Services Location: statewide Vermont Time Base: 2 part-time positions Qualifications: * BA degree or equivalent experience * Fluency in American Sign Language Advocacy experience: * Work from a philosophy or empowerment * Ability to work with a diverse population * Exceptional listening skills and ability to empathize * Knowledge of domestic and sexual violence Send resume and cover letter to Keri Darling mailto:kdarling@dvas.org - Residential Advisors: Location: Brattleboro, VT Time base: All shifts; including Overnight shifts & weekends * Qualifications: Bachelors Degree or High School Graduate & 21 years of age; Effective communication skills to include ASL; Willingness to receive CPR, First Aid and Restraint Training; Willingness to learn behavior management techniques; Understands the uniqueness and development of Deaf & Hard of Hearing students. * Responsibilities:  Enhance social and interpersonal relationships among the student; Assist in the development and implementation of proactive, preventative residential  Programs which help students develop into healthy well- rounded individuals - Speech - Language Pathologist Location: Brattleboro, VT Time Base: part time - Paraprofessionals Location: Brattleboro, VT Time Base: Part time * Qualifications: Bachelors Degree or High School Diploma and 21 years old and related experience; Understands the uniqueness and development of Deaf and Hard of Hearing students; Proficiency in ASL; Valid driver's license; Willingness to obtain a VT bus license * Responsibilities: Assist teachers with tutoring and instruction, classroom management and clerical tasks; Assist with morning residential program; Must be able to assist student with physical motor needs to include lifting guiding. for all of the above positions that are based in Brattleboro, VT, please send letter of interest & resume to: Kelly Therieau Austine School for the Deaf 209 Austine Dr Brattleboro, VT 05301 or send email to: mailto:ktherieau@vcdhh.org 802-258-9510 Fax# 802-258-9574 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- - EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPENINGS AT GLAD !! - *  Director of LIFESIGNS -  Los Angeles, CA *  Job Developer/Interpreter - Anaheim, CA *  Administrative Assistant (Front Desk) - Los Angeles, CA To learn more about the above positions at GLAD, please go to our website: http://www.gladinc.org If interested for any of these positions then please submit resume and application to: Jeff Fetterman Human Resources 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/other-deaf-jobs/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-