DeafDigest Blue - September 12, 2010 Blue Edition Barry Strassler, Editor http://www.deafdigest.com - updated every Monday America's Unique Deaf Stories; free subscription serving the Deaf Community since 1996; 14th year (to unsubscribe, please click on unsubscribe link at bottom or go to http://deafdigest.com/ and click on subscribe and follow instructions ) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Last week's ASL Videos: http://deafdigest.com/videos/laundryroom/ http://deafdigest.com/videos/copsatnight/ This week's ASL Videos: http://deafdigest.com/videos/richattorneys/ http://deafdigest.com/videos/deafaccomplishments/ (please click on the arrow to start the video) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Save up to 75% on Clearance Items Shop the Harris Communications Clearance Section and find great deals on books, videos, DVDs and equipment products. Markdowns up to 75% off! Savings include: "Herb Larson...Off Hand" (DVD259), now only $11.21! 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This is the Blue section. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- - Hot Newspaper stories during the week: Deaf of New Zealand protesting hearing aid payment rules http://deafdigest.com/acc-newzealand/ A talented deaf-blind pianist forced out of USA http://deafdigest.com/jamesfanelli/ - Very Hot News Extreme Makeover, that wildly popular TV reality series, has come to the Deaf Community for the second time. The first time, it was for a deaf household in Michigan in 2004. And now this time, for a dormitory at Oregon School for the Deaf. It was not a simple procedure - just selecting the school for the reality TV project. School officials had to make sure all regulations were in compliance, a much more difficult task as opposed to sending carpenters to the scene. The televised showing date of October 31st is appropriate, keeping in mind two things - the Halloween Day and the school's famous Haunted House! - Sunday September 5th Washington, DC has many art galleries. One such gallery is the Conner Contemporary Art. This gallery exhibits all types of arts in all types of media. One such media won raves, the 32-inch spark plug made from paper and core. It was crafted by Chie Iwasaki. Chie is deaf and attends Gallaudet University. - Monday September 6th Lincoln, a city in Nebraska, has distributed 70 smoke alarms for its deaf residents at no charge to them. This was made possible largely to the collaborative efforts of the Nebraska Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (NCDHH) and the Lincoln Fire Department. The Lincoln Fire Department obtained the grant with advice and assistance of the NCDHH, which then made the Deaf and Hard of Hearing people aware of these free smoke alarms. - Tuesday September 7th Do people leave the city of Pittsburgh after they retire because the resources are lacking for them? This was the issue a deaf man spoke up at a neighborhood public hearing. He cited lack of a special senior citizen home for the deaf as an example. - Wednesday September 8th A certain kind of notoriety we do not want - a suspected deaf Bank Robber was posted up on Houston newspapers, with his fuzzy image picture, asking people if they knew of his whereabouts. Suspected, yes, because the teller thought the robber was deaf - mute, mumbled speech and all that. ... (Thursday-Saturday Hot Deaf News will be in the Gold edition) ...... Deaf Miscellaneous stuff: 6th Annual World Deaf Poker Tournament Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada November 6, 2010 Two Texas Hold'Em, All In, tournaments The Southern Nevada Silver Knights (SNSK) AND American Society for The Deaf Children (ASDC) welcomes everyone to this event We are proud to announce that the American Society For Deaf Children, a non-profit organization, have joined us as part of the Sixth Annual World Deaf Poker Tournament. We, at SNSK, acknowledge their important mission regarding the advancement of deaf children. We feel that this organization deserved to be our joint partner in this fund raising event. SNSK is an organization run by the deaf and hard of hearing men whose mission is to provide assistance to deaf and deaf related services. The membership meets here in Las Vegas once a week and function similar to the Elk's Club, Kiwanis Club, Lions Club, etc. Southern Nevada Silver Knights and the American Society For Deaf Children wish to urge those who plan to attend and to make this fund raiser a success. Net proceeds will go equally to both organizations. Come and join us for an unique experience of big time poker. Please go to our web site, http://WWW.LASVEGASDEAF.ORG/POKER, for more information ................................................................ ................................................................ 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) ................................................................ ................................................................ HEADING BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIAL ALL SONIC ALERT PRODUCTS 15% OFF! 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What: A national study for counselors who serve the Deaf funded by AHRQ Why: Counseling and behavioral health services for persons who are Deaf, Deaf-blind or hard of hearing are scarce, and many individuals are underserved. We hope to learn and share the results with all who provide counseling services across the nation If you are a counselor please take the time to complete the survey or if you know counselors in your region who work with this population please forward this survey to them at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/5DYG2XF The questionnaire takes about 30 minutes to complete. After completing the survey, the respondent will receive a small token of appreciation for their time. If you want a paper copy instead to complete please let us know. The study is being conducted by Drs. Kim Mathos and Beth Nolan address ( mailto:kkmathos@gmail.com ) Thank you very much for completing the survey or helping us to identify appropriate providers. We very much appreciate your help! ................................................................ DEAF PEOPLE'S INVISIBLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS We have deaf people in different jobs everywhere. Many hearing people do not realize it. Sometimes you sit down at restaurant and look at the menu. It may have been designed by a deaf graphic artist. Sometimes at other restaurants, you enjoy that delicious meal. It may have been prepared by a deaf cook, etc, etc. These are "invisible" deaf accomplishments that hearing people do not know about. - for ASL News version, please click on the arrow at: http://deafdigest.com/videos/deafaccomplishments/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) TO HELP OR NOT TO HELP THE DEAF U.S. Rep. John Lewis, Alabama, had a deaf brother who passed away just recently. Not too many people were aware of this. Did Lewis, in his years of service on the Hill, push pieces of legislation that would help the deaf? Said a deaf advocate who tracks deaf-related bills on the Hill: I have no recollection of the congressman's involvement with these bills Harkin, who had a deaf brother, pushed for ADA. Different legislators, different priorities, DeafDigest assumes. A DEAF WAITSTAFF AT A BAKERY CAFE Patrons entering Bakery Cafe in Kathmandu, in Nepal, will be served by several waiters. The cafe host would point out to waiters' deafness and tell the patrons to point on the menu their orders. It was said that the employer prefers to hire the deaf because they perform better than the hearing. Especially delicious was the yak pizza, served by the cafe. ....................................................... ................................................................ Meet and chat with deaf singles and friends worldwide on the largest deaf network on the Internet....Deaf Match International ! 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For more information, click on: http://www.irs.gov/charities/article/0,,id=225889,00.html GLENNIE INTO SOMETHING ELSE Do mention Evelyn Glennie, and many of us know that she is deaf and is the world's best percussionist. But there is more to her than what we realize. She has two interests in life, asides from music. She has her own jewelry line and now this - making her own trademark tartans and is trying to break into the Scottish dress market. To get an idea of what a tartan is, click on: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tartan WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE? said one interpreter: I was on an interpreting assignment not too long ago where the hearing consumer asked me to "please stop gesturing like that". She is an experienced interpreter, with many years of service to her credit and she said: It was the first time it happened to me! Still continuing, she explained: I have a very clear memory of the incident. After her comment I explained I was hired, by her office, to interpret using American Sign Language, which is done manually with the hands, and that I would be making sure the Deaf person understood everything that was going on. I also added if this was a problem for her we needed to get her supervisor involved. She did not reply to me at all. She ignored me at that point and went on with her job. Maybe she thought it was gang signs? I do not have a clue what she thought as she did not share anything other than the comment requesting I stop gesturing. if you have these "hate" or "horror" stories, please mailto:barry@deafdigest.com COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR - continuing series This weekend, as our nation is sharing memories of one of the greatest tragedies in American history, we might want to think about the contribution that television captioners across the country made during the sad and momentous events that unfolded on September 11, 2001. Many captioners who were captioning shows at the time of the attacks stayed on the air for hours and hours at a time. They were afraid that if they disconnected from the encoders at the television stations that were receiving their signals, that a new connection may not be able to be established. Captioners were writing with tears streaming down their faces, lumps in their throats, and heavy hearts as they were providing continuous coverage on station after station. Many captioners in training were thrown on the air because the demand for captioning services became so great. Some captioners have had to deal with the emotional scars that were the result of captioning hour after hour of horrific news that forever changed our country. They could not turn off the stories that became just too difficult for them to deal with. Once again, thank you to all of the captioners who put their lives on hold to provide access to all of the people who needed their services during this great tragedy. You may never know the lives you touched. ................................................................ ................................................................ weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://deafdigest.com updated every Monday ................................................................ ................................................................ TWO GOALS IN SAUDI ARABIA There is a group of individuals in Saudi Arabia, working together towards two goals. The first goal is: to eradicate sign language illiteracy The second goal is: to establish a college for the deaf Are both goals realistic? Only time will tell only because of the nation's reputation of suppression of women and those less fortunate. I THOUGHT THE DEAF COULD....... not function in the classroom because of their inability to hear Huh! There are interpreters, note-takers and CART devices. when a hearing person never meets a deaf person in his life his knowledge of the deaf are often wrong ................................................................ ................................................................ 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 ................................................................ ................................................................ Norway Fjord Cruise - April 2011 Great cruise for those with walking limitations the beauty of Norway can be seen from the ship For more info, contact: Joy Carney mailto:joyfulcarney@comcast.net ................................................................ 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For more information, contact us at surdusllc@gmail.com Elijah Gold, deaf owner Surdus, LLC Remodeling Based in Washington, DC http://www.surdusremodeling.com 202-540-8750 VP Licensed, Insured, and Bonded VA# 134097 DC# 68004119 MHIC# 127587 ................................................................ ................................................................ Weitz & Luxenberg P.C., a leading plaintiffs' litigation law firm, is expanding litigation against Advanced Bionics related to defective cochlear implants. If you believe that you may have received an "Important Notification" letter from Advanced Bionics about your HiRes90k or Clarion II cochlear implant in either 2004 or 2006, we urge you to contact us to receive important legal information - even if you CI is working. Many of our clients' cochlear implants stopped working prematurely as described in the letter. We have a Deaf attorney and VP available. To find out more, please click here and follow instructions on the screen or go to: http://www.weitzlux.com/failed-cochlear-implants_1937570.html ................................................................ ................................................................ Hot DeafNews boring, but important! Why do people laugh? neuroscientist Robert Provine, a University of Maryland Baltimore County professor, researched this topic and made public his findings. One of his conclusions was that deaf people laugh without hearing. He forgot one thing - that hearing people also laugh without hearing. Do witness the silent movies where actors had to rely on slapstick comedy to make the audience, both deaf and hearing laugh. ..... The Deaf and the Law: A question the employers are not allowed to ask of deaf applicants: do you have any disabilities? This question, however, may be moot if an interpreter is present during the job interview or if the applicant gives away his deafness. ...... The Captioning Blunder of the Week: Senator Annoy (Inouye) of Hawaii .... News of the Week - Looking Back 10 Years Ago: DeafDigest dedicates this week's edition to Maggie Lee Sayre who departed us. Maggie Lee, while leading an isolated life, helped out on the family fishing business on a houseboat that traveled the Ohio and Tennessee Rivers. Photography was her lifelong hobby and she took countless pictures of houseboats and the way of life around her. She met no other deaf person after leaving Kentucky School for the Deaf and came back only in recent years. The houseboats disappeared without a trace. No one else bothered to take pictures. A group of anthropologists, wanting to learn more about the vanished houseboat way of life, came across her intact albums of photographs. She was well honored for her photographic efforts and a book "Deaf Maggie Lee Sayre: Photographs of a River Life," was published. ...... News of the Week - Looking Back 5 Years Ago: The Province of Ontario in Canada seems to produce outstanding deaf citizens of distinction. First was Gary Malkowski who was elected as MPP in the in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario (equivalent to state legislative bodies) in 1990. The second person so duly honored is Joyce Lange, of Whitby, Ontario, who was selected as the Order of Ontario recipient. She is being honored for her work on behalf of the deaf in the province. A native of Oregon, she moved to Ontario after she graduated from Gallaudet University. Congrats, Joyce. .... Deaf Apocalypse of the Week: Someone made this comment over the internet - Why are hearing aids so expensive, and reading glasses so cheap amen ! ...... A Lipreading Problem: What did that person say? A non-football fan was told by a football fan: Reggie Bush lost his Highest Man trophy The non-football fan was puzzled, thinking why was it brought up on "how tall this player is" Later on, it was realized that the football fan was talking about the Heisman trophy! if you have lipreading tales, please share these with mailto:barry@deafdigest.com ....... A Vocational Rehabilitation counselor's great news: Higher ups are interested in learning how counselors prevent customers from going counselor shopping. ....... DeafBook of the Week A Rose for Tomorrow a Biography of Frederick C Schreiber Jerome D Schein 1981 published by NAD (young people may not know who he was, but he is considered the Father of National Association of the Deaf; he passed away in 1979 with many, many NAD goals and objectives on his mind) DeafDigest editor has many deaf-related book in his private home library. Some books are still in print; some books are out of print. Some books are old; some books are recent. Happy reading ! -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- * 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 School Psychologist The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf Philadelphia, PA Full-time, 10-month position in a center school for the Deaf program. Requires Master's Degree in School Psychology and at least two years experience in a program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students. Knowledge of deafness and experience working in a multi-cultural/multi-ethnic educational setting. Proficiency in sign language required. Responsible for coordinating the development of comprehensive Evaluation Reports for students. Provide consultation services to school personnel and/or students and their families. Assist in the planning and administration of the required state assessments and/or the school-wide student achievement testing program. Some collaboration with community behavioral health agencies. Send letter of interest and resume to: Jane Homka Executive Secretary The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf 100 W. School House Lane Philadelphia, PA 19144 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Residential Counselor - Bayhouse North Suffolk Mental Health Association Revere, MA Mobilizing Communities, Building Careers. North Suffolk Mental Health Association has a common vision for improving the communities we serve. For more than 50 years, we've been helping individuals with mental health, disability, substance abuse, and other daily challenges achieve independence and explore possibilities. A career here is a commitment to opportunity, with a focus on a future of progress and change. Join our dedicated employees to help shape the future of the community we care so deeply for. We are currently looking for Residential Counselors and Awake/Overnight Counselors to work in our Residential Home in Revere, MA. This position is responsible for the health, safety and quality of life of individuals in a residential setting through advocacy, teaching, and service planning. A High school degree or GED required; Bachelor's in related field preferred. One (1) to Two (2) years human services experience with similar population preferred. Must be fluent in American Sign Language. Valid Massachusetts driver's license required. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally. Must be or have the ability to become medication, SFA and CPR certified. North Suffolk offers a comprehensive benefit package which includes medical/dental insurance, 403(b), FSA, and generous paid time off. Interested candidates should send cover letter and resume to: North Suffolk Mental Health Association, Attn: Recruiter, 301 Broadway, Chelsea, MA 02150; Fax 617-912-7971, Email: mailto:gethired@northsuffolk.org Equal Opportunity Employer -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- open positions Deaf Services Center Glenside, PA 19038 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 of 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: WE ARE SOON OPENING A NEW PROGRAM - SEE BELOW FOR MORE OPPORTUNITIES. - STAFF INTERPRETER: (Full time) The Interpreter Department is looking for an addition to our current team of 2 full time interpreters. Responsibilities include: Interpret for emergencies (physical and psychiatric), mental health evaluations, groups, staff meetings and sessions, home visits with deaf adults and children. Also interpret for in internal office and community meetings with both hearing and deaf professional staff. Must be able to work with a team of hearing and/or deaf interpreters and be a team player. Qualifications: AA degree with minimum 3 years of Interpreting experience with Deaf individuals or BA Interpreting degree with 1 year experience. Knowledge of mental illness and/or developmental disabilities is a plus. Must be willing to travel throughout the SE counties and be flexible to do some evenings and weekends when needed. Compliance with PA Act 57 is required. - BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST: We are seeking a clinical professional with experience in utilizing the principles of applied behavior analysis; assessment and evaluation of behavior, and the application of interventions that result in behavior change. Strong interpersonal skills are also essential. The behavior specialist will be working with the treatment team to provide supports to clients who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, and their families. Must have the ability to provide clinical supervision/guidance for staff in providing therapeutic techniques and approaches and assist in treatment planning process and documentation. Qualifications: Licensed Clinical Psychologist; Board Certified Behavior Analyst; Certificate in Applied Behavioral Analysis or Other Master's Level Mental Health Clinician with documented training in the field of Behavioral Modification techniques. Fluency in American Sign Language preferred, but will consider candidates with an open mindedness to learning about this population. - INTENSIVE CASE MANAGERS: (Full time position) This position provides resources and support to clients and their families who reside in residential program. Duties: Responsibilities include assessing services needs of consumers, primarily children, to insure continuum of care; develop service plans; independent living skills instructions, advocate for access to public & private services and programs such as medical, vocational and other services. Qualifications: BA/BS degree in a Human Services field preferred; or High school diploma & 12 credit hours in social science with 2 years mental health direct care experience. Must have strong organizational skills; fluency in ASL, familiarity with other visual communication modes and language levels. Must be willing to work some evenings and weekends as needed and travel various areas in the community. Knowledge of laws governing the rights of Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals including IDEA and ADA a plus; and must have a valid driver's license. - 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. - ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: (Full time position) We are adding to our administrative team! Qualifications: a minimum of a HS diploma with 3 years of administrative experience with computer proficiency in MS word and excel; Must possess strong writing/proof reading skills and excellent organizational skills; Fluency in American Sign Language required. Duties: Responsible for maintaining primary consumer charts for all programs ensuring information is kept in a confidential systematic filing and tracking manner. Responsible to set up new and discharge charts, conduct chart utilization reviews, maintain/update release of information (ROI's), answer all phones/TTYs/VPs and provide some assistance with translation with voice calls, track and maintain company vehicle information, and troubleshoot computers, copier machines and other technical equipment. We are anticipating opening a Residential Treatment Facility for Deaf adolescents early Spring 2010! We are interviewing now. Please see below for open positions: - MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST: (Part time) This position is to provide clinical support to adolescents and their family members. Qualifications: 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. 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. - RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITY STAFF: (Full Time positions available) The responsibilities for this position is working with adolescent consumers implementing and following behavior modification system, teaching independent living skills, and focusing on helping them achieve their treatment goals. Qualifications: HS + 3 year related experience or AA degree; valid drivers' license; advanced fluency in ASL; minimum of 2 years of experience required with Deaf Community working with children or adolescents; demonstrated competency in independent living skills; ability to teach, advise and motivate Deaf Consumers; strong interpersonal skills. Duties: Assist with admission of consumers, assessment/treatment of goals, provide therapeutic counseling/case management, crisis intervention, teach coping skills, and daily living/recreational activities to teenage Deaf consumers with mental illness and/or developmental disabilities; maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment; promote consumers' growth and goals and social/ family relationships. Positions are available for day, evenings, overnight and weekend shifts. Come be a part of our exciting growing professional TEAM! Send your letter of intent and resumes to: Linda Claypool, Office Manager/HR Deaf Services Center 614 N. Easton Road, Glenside, PA 19038 Email: mailto:lclaypool@salisb.com or Fax: 215-884-6301 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- seeking Therapeutic Staff Support-TSS Professionals Warwick Family Services Philadelphia and Bucks County (PA) We are seeking TSS Professionals to work with children who are deaf and/or are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. As a TSS you will be part of a team of professionals and will receive on-going clinical supervision by a Behavioral Specialist Consultant (BSC) and/or a Licensed Psychologist. You will be taught various methods of Applied Behavioral Analysis to assist the child in acquiring developmentally appropriate skills. These services help to support teachers and parents with their interaction with the clients. Ultimately, services aim to prevent out of home placement and to integrate the child within their community. Qualified candidates must possess a bachelors degree in Psychology, Social Work, Human Services or related field and one year previous work experience with children or at minimum 60 college credits and three years work experience with children. Case assignments are generally in a school setting, however some clients require services in the home. Work hours vary from ten to thirty hours per week based on approved client hours and staff flexibility to accept more than one assignment. Work is available in Philadelphia and Bucks County. For additional information about our company and current vacancies log on to our website http://www.warwickfamilyservices.com or Contact Maureen Stoll-Director of Administration & Human Resources via email at mailto:mstoll@warwickfamilyservices.com
