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This is the Blue section. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Hot Deaf News during the week: - Very Hot News Curling is a popular winter sport in Canada; it is slowly catching on in the rest of the world. Croatia is one of the competing teams at the European Curling championships (hearing). What is the big deal is that all of the participants on the Croatian national curling team is deaf! The deaf team defeated all hearing teams on Croatia for the rights to represent the nation at the world championships! It is the first time that an all-deaf team is representing its own nation at a world championship athletic event! .. - Sunday December 6th Braving the weather elements in Washington, DC over 600 people attended the gala where everyone wished Bob Davila happy farewell as he steps down from the presidency of Gallaudet University. He said he could not imagine Dr Elizabeth Peet spending 50 years at Gallaudet, only to find himself in the field of education of the deaf for 57 years! - Monday December 7th Hank O'Day, a 30-year major league baseball umpire, was one of the eligible candidates for the Baseball Hall of Fame in the veterans category. He was not deaf, but is was a Coda. He umpired in the late part of 19th century and the early part of 20th century. He didn't make the election. - Tuesday December 8th Philip Saunders, a deaf Briton and a long time volunteer in Bath, a city in Great Britain, received the honors of his life. Queen Elizabeth has awarded him with a MBE (Member of British Empire) for his work with the deaf, - Wednesday December 9th In an effort to attract the disabled, the deaf included, into houses of worship, Interfaith Broadcasting Commission has begun airing weekly series on the ABC network. The theme is "A Place for All: Faith and Community for Persons with Disabilities." (Thursday-Saturday Hot Deaf News will be in the Gold edition) .. Deaf Miscellaneous stuff: ASL in Dubai? ASL as in American Sign Language, yes, if a Dubai language and teacher training institute has its way. The institute is planning a series of sign language classes to help the deaf and the hearing communicate with each other - and ASL was chosen as the language option. ................................................................ ................................................................ 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 SHIPPING IN DECEMBER! Do your holiday shopping at WCI from the comfort of your home! Choose from the wide selection of products on our website or in the catalog. 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Yes, telephone bills were high. - for ASL News version, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/videos/fastnews/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) ................................................................ Interested in pursuing graduate studies in psychology? The Department of Psychology at Gallaudet University offers both an APA accredited Ph.D. program in Clinical Psychology, and a NASP/NCATE accredited Specialist degree program in School Psychology, both of which include specialized training for work with Deaf and Hard of Hearing clients and their families. The Ph.D. program requires four years of coursework plus a one year full-time internship. The School Psychology program requires two years of course work and a full-time, academic year internship. Limited financial support is available. Applicants should possess a bachelor's degree in psychology, or be in the process of completing their bachelor's degree, and have either a psychology major or substantial course work in > psychology. Relevant work experience is desired, though not required. Deaf and hearing applications are encouraged. For more information, see the program webpage: http://psychology.gallaudet.edu/ or contact Patrick J. Brice, Ph.D., Clinical Program Director, mailto:patrick.brice@gallaudet.edu or Lynne Blennerhassett, Ed.D., School Psychology Program Director, mailto:lynne.blennerhassett@gallaudet.edu ................................................................ WITHOUT AN INTERPRETER AT A HOSPITAL? Hospitals are always busy. Never a quiet moment at hospitals. If a deaf person, without an interpreter, enters a hospital, complaining of an ear ache, would he be sent to the audiology department for a hearing test? Very important to have an interpreter at any time in the hospital. - for ASL News version, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/videos/interpreterhospital/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) JOBS IN SPORTS MANAGEMENT FIELD There are always deaf sports-loving individuals dreaming of jobs in the sports world - general manager, director of player development, quality control coach, media director, etc. Very few jobs are held by deaf individuals. Years ago an individual with a serious hearing loss was the director of scouting for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ben Wade, a former major league pitcher, was able to stay in baseball by cultivating his contacts with baseball people - and moved up the ranks to the position he held until he retired. Wade's hearing loss? He did not wear a hearing aid for reasons of his own, and he stayed away from social situations where he would be exposed. And he was able to steer conversations away from him by deflecting these on others and walking away! Because he was popular, everyone accepted his social (deafness) shortcomings. A DEAF MAN OF TWO POLES According to Michiko Tsuchiya, a deaf Japanese writer, Yasuyuki Okubo is something special. He is the only deaf person in the world to travel to both poles, the North Pole and the South Pole. ................................................................ Meet and chat with deaf singles and friends worldwide on the largest deaf network on the Internet ! * Find out why Deaf Match International works....since 2001 * Sign up and list your profile for FREE * The most Deaf and Hard of Hearing singles online - thousands of members ! Visit: www.DeafMatchInternational.com ........................................................................... .............................. The 2009 Holiday SALE at UnitedTTY.com is happening right now ! 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CAN OR CAN'T, GOOD NEWS OR BAD NEWS A deaf professional in the mental health field said he is able to establish a clinic devoted to the needs of the deaf at a local hospital. This is the good news. The bad news is that he must secure funding on his own as the hospital would not give him a cent. This is the reason why we are sorely lacking in mental health facilities for the deaf in many metropolitan areas. A SMART DEAF ASSOCIATION? In South Africa, there is an association of the deaf that is called Wits Deaf Association. A rather unusual name if it was in USA, but in South Africa, Wits is a a well known name. In one looks up the word "wits" in a dictionary it would mean something like "being smart." A QUESTION ABOUT VIDEO RELAY THAT YOU WERE AFRAID TO ASK Q. Is there a budget in the government, either federal or state, that provides for the video relay services? A. No. All telephone companies must make their services accessible to the disabled, the deaf included. "Pennies" from our monthly phone bills are for such services. WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE? A hearing person telling the interpreter, standing next to a deaf person: let me explain it to you and you can explain it to him on your own time if you have these "hate" or "horror" stories, please mailto:barry@deafdigest.com COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR - continuing series As viewers of closed captioning, we are very concerned that TV shows, movies, and online videos are captioned for accessibility. Different companies have been in the news lately because of their efforts in providing captioning on the Internet or failing to provide captioning on their DVDs. What we need to remember is that it is not the just the quantity of captioning that is important, but it is very important that the quality of captioning be maintained. Captioning must be accurate in order to provide meaningful accessibility. If an organization says that they caption their videos, yet the accuracy rate is only 60-70%, that is not good enough to be considered accessible. We must educate ourselves on what is considered good captioning, and we must not accept captioning that does not truly provide access. It is up to all of us, as viewers of captioning, to provide feedback to the companies so that they know where their captioning efforts are succeeding and where they are failing. Inaccurate captions are not providing equal access. ................................................................ ................................................................ weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://deafdigest.com updated every Monday ................................................................ ................................................................ A DEAF SCIENTIST FUNCTIONING IN ALL-HEARING ENVIRONMENT If I do not understand a hearing person, the chances are great that other staff members also do not understand that same person! And that frustrated hearing person would somehow, via gestures or note writing, endeavor to make himself understood (series to continue for a number of weeks) ................................................................ ................................................................ 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 ................................................................ ................................................................ Surdus Remodeling LLC is one of Washington, DC and Maryland's premier Deaf Owned remodeling contractors. We have been renovating residential homes in the metro area. Is it safe to hire an unlicensed contractor? We are a licensed home improvement contractor and carry a surety bond and general liability insurance. Ask us why you need a licensed contractor. All of our work carries one year warranty. We will be happy to explain the details in our conversation with you. Our remodeling service includes: - Basement - Attic - Kitchen - Bathroom - Addition - Deck - Siding Are you thinking of remodeling your existing bathroom? We will finish your bathroom in one week or we will pay you $100 per day for every day we are late. We believe in making life more comfortable through quality remodels Elijah Gold, deaf owner Surdus, LLC Remodeling Based in Washington, DC http://www.surdusremodeling.com 866-520-8628 VOICE 202-540-8750 VP Licensed, Insured, and Bonded DC #68004119 MHIC #99522 *WE ACCEPT AMEX CREDIT CARD* ................................................................ ................................................................ http://www.healthbridges.info announcement HEALTH AND ADVOCACY INFORMATION FOR PERSON WHO ARE DEAF, DEAF-BLIND, AND HARD OF HEARING: Persons who are Deaf, Deafblind and hard of hearing are grossly underserved by both the physical health and the behavioral health care system. In many cases, the patient as well as the health care provider who may provide service to them, is unaware of laws that mandate the provision of accommodations in the health care setting so that all persons have equal access to health related information. A new web site called http://www.healthbridges.info was created by people who are Deaf, DeafBlind and hard of hearing. Each month the topics discussed will change. Please visit the site and let us know about topics that you want to learn more about. http://www.healthbridges.info ................................................................ ................................................................ Hot DeafNews boring, but important! The net is cluttered with many, many deaf-related and hard of hearing-related web sites. One of them is HearingExchange, geared primarily towards the hard of hearing. It is shutting down. The owner wished to go into a different direction, hence the shutdown .. The Deaf and the Law A certain employment agency contacted DeafDigest about placing an employment ad. They said their client was ever so desperate to hire a deaf person right now this moment! Why? They would not specifically say why - but hinted it was to comply with anti-discrimination laws! .. DeafADA Issue of the Week: Deaf individuals, seeking advice on social security issues, will be disappointed to find out that this agency is not subject to ADA regulations as far as interpreters are concerned. Reason is that federal agencies are not subject to ADA regulations. If you need an interpreter for a SSA appointment, do check around and maybe there are social security advisors that know sign language. There are two of them in the Washington, DC area. .. The Captioning Blunder of the Week: This archaeologist visited No ma'am (North Yemen) and Yes ma'am (South Yemen) .... What became of? Brad Minns - past gold medal winning tennis player, 1985 Deaflympics - present professional model, ads for Nordic Flex & Stairmaster exercise machines & athletic sportswear mailto:barry@deafdigest.com with "past" and "present" details .. News of the Week - Looking Back 10 Years Ago: The much respected Ralph Jordan passed away recently. Ralph founded the Deaf Counseling and Advocacy Referral Agency, a leading deaf social service agency in the California Bay Area and also in Northern California. .. News of the Week - Looking Back 5 Years Ago: What is not surprising is the news that Fairview-University Medical Center, located in Minneapolis, lost their case over their refusal to provide interpreters for a deaf patient. What is surprising is that this is happening in the Twin Cities area. Minnesota has a strong reputation for a wide range of services for the deaf and for its strong Deaf Community. Guess some hospitals just don't get the drift, and in the case of Fairview-University, they're paying the price for flouting the ADA. .... Deaf Apocalypse of the Week: For years, the deaf have fought the government in Japan to be allowed to drive. And when the government, after so many years of prodding, finally relented last year, then what are the results? Just 45 registered deaf drivers! C'mon, what is going on? .. A Vocational Rehabilitation counselor's great news: You receive a bonus not only for being able to speak ASL but Spanish and English as well. .. A Lipreading Problem: What did that person say? A beggar comes to you. You avoid him, thinking he's asking you for money, so you walk away. You then notice that a person, walking behind you, was responding to the beggar's request for directions! Assumption, without a lipreading effort, could always be wrong. if you have lipreading tales, please share these with mailto:barry@deafdigest.com -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- * YOU COULD PLACE YOUR PAID EMPLOYMENT ADS IN THIS SECTION * on a per-subscriber basis, the DeafDigest ad rates are the best in the nation. * For more information, send E-mail to mailto:barry@deafdigest.com -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Principal Oklahoma School for the Deaf/Oklahoma School for the Blind Sulphur, Oklahoma Essential Functions: Position is responsible for scheduling classes and in-services, handling discipline and the monitoring of teachers and staff. Assigns duties and responsibilities and monitors the functions of the Pre-K through 12th grade academic, vocational, physical education and special needs programs. Preferred Skills, Education/Experience: Minimum of a Masters Degree, Secondary/Elementary Principal Certificate, certification in Deaf Education, and 5 years teaching experience. Expressive and receptive sign language skills with fluency in American Sign Language is preferred. Salary: Salary is commensurate with education and years of experience. Employees are provided paid health, dental, life and retirement benefits as well as an option to participate in the State's tax-deferred annuity program. This will be a 220-days per year, contracted position. Method of Application: Submit three (3) complete sets of all of the following: cover letter that must include the job announcement number; resume with copies of teaching certificate(s) and college transcripts; and a complete listing of all qualifying educational and employment data, including complete dates, addresses and telephone numbers. Also, three professional references, with telephone numbers to be reached during office hours, with your resume. Send to: Department of Rehabilitation Services Attn: Human Resources Unit 3535 NW 58th Street, Suite 500 Oklahoma City, OK 73112 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position announcement Extended Case Manager Rochester School for the Deaf Rochester, NY (Full-time grant position) DATE POSITION TO BE FILLED: As soon as possible PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: The Extended Case Manager will assume and perform duties and responsibilities to provide extended job coaching to deaf adults who have additional disabilities. The Extended Case Manager will assist in the coordination and assignment of extended job coaches; refer program participants to other services, as needed; develops consumer extended service plans; complete monthly, quarterly, annual reports required by RSD and VESID; provide transportation and advocacy training as it pertains to participant employment; and attend meetings as necessary. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Minimum Bachelor's degree in Human Service, Social Work, Counseling, Special Education, or Vocational Rehabilitation - Prior experience in Employment Services - Proficiency in American Sign Language required - Prior experience with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds FILE APPLICATION WITH: Harold Mowl, Jr., Superintendent/CEO Rochester School for the Deaf 1545 St. Paul Street Rochester, New York 14621 Applications received will be screened and the most highly qualified will be asked to interview. CLOSING DATE: Open until filled RSD is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of non-qualifying disability, race, religion, color, sex, marital status, age, national origin, and veteran status. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (new closing dates) Employment vacancies - School Educator I (closing date 12/18/2009) - Sch Spch-lang Pathologist (closing date 12/16/2009) Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf, Wilson, NC to view these vacancies please visit our website at: http://osp.its.state.nc.us/dhhssearchresults3a.asp?vacancykey=4421 contact person: mailto:cynthia.johnson@ncmail.net -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 2 open positions The Learning Center for the Deaf and Walden School Framingham, Massachusetts - Residential Supervisor at Framingham Campus The Residential Supervisor assists in supervising residential and social/recreational programming to ensure students gain the knowledge, independent living skills and interpersonal competencies needed to maximize their potential. Requirements: MA/MS degree with at least 3 years of experience in supervisory level preferred. BA/BS degree with at least 5 years of related experience in supervisory level may be equivalent and willingness to pursue an advanced degree. Fluent in American Sign Language and written English. Ability to communicate and work effectively as part of a team. Experience in principles and practices of management in each program preferred. Competency in Microsoft Office software programs. Willingness to work a varied schedule. Supervisor: Peter Bailey, Director of Student Life - Day Child Care Worker /Temporary Position (1 Year) at Walden School Responsible for implementing treatment plans and for the direct care and safety of the children residing at Walden School. Education: Training or degree in Human Service Field Understanding of mental health and children's issues Experience: 1 to 2 years in direct child care experience Communications: ASL fluency Supervisor: Day Child Care Supervisor If you are interested in any of the positions listed above, please contact with cover letter, resume, 3 written references and employment application forms to: Lynn Marshall Personnel Administrator The Learning Center for the Deaf 848 Central Street, Framingham, MA 01701 mailto:lynn_marshall@tlcdeaf.org Fax: 508/875-9203 The Learning Center for the Deaf is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position openings Team Leader/Mobile Mental Health Therapist Center for Hearing and Deaf Services Pittsburgh PA - Mobile Mental Health Therapist FT with/American Sign Language Outpatient/Adult Treatment Monday - Friday 37.5 hours per week. Master's Degree in Human Services AND 1 year of paid experience working with deaf population. American Sign Language fluency REQUIRED. Requires Act 33/34 Clearances, valid PA driver's license and access to a vehicle. Oversight of the OP component at HDS including clinical supervision of all the OP services. Coordination of community outreach activities (including networking and marketing of available services to the community at large), service coordination as well as ancillary services such as OVR, housing and peer support services. Maintain strong working relationships with internal (MBH and HDS) and external partners and resources. In addition, the Team Leader/Mobile MH therapist will provide community-based mobile mental health individual and group psychotherapy to an adult behavioral health population that includes mental health disorders with the deaf, hard of hearing, and/or deaf/blind population. The Team Leader/Therapist is responsible to evaluate, plan and provide clinical services across the continuum of care within the community in a variety of settings. The Team Leader/Therapist will also provide oversight of clinical documentation and charting at HDS according to Federal, State, County and Organizational polices and procedures. The Team Leader/Mobile MH Therapist will coordinate Treatment Team meetings including collaboration with psychiatric and other organization staff. to apply, contact: Karen Tarasenkov Human Resource Recruitment & Training Specialist Mercy Behavioral Health 1200 Reedsdale Street Pittsburgh, Pa. 15233 Phone: 412-697-6504 Fax: 412-323-6985 mailto:KTarasenkov@mercybh.org Mercy Behavioral Health is a part of the Pittsburgh Mercy Health System http://www.pmhs.org -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- seeking qualified individuals - Science Teacher - Math Teacher - Parent Educator The Lexington School for the Deaf/Center for the Deaf Jackson Heights, NY The Lexington School for the Deaf/Center for the Deaf has served the broader Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Community of the New York metropolitan area since 1864. Lexington has evolved to offer vital services in a range of important areas. Lexington strives to be a leading educational, advocacy, and social service agency on behalf of deaf and hard of hearing individuals. The curriculum meets standards set by the New York State Education Department. The high school is fully-accredited and like public high schools confers New York State Regents and Individual Education Plan (IEP) diplomas. Upon graduation, our students attend Gallaudet University, National Technical Institute for the Deaf, various universities and other two year colleges, or go directly into the work force or into further training programs. Lexington is seeking qualified individuals for the following job openings: - Science Teacher / High School Level (Must possess Deaf Ed certification) - Math Teacher / High School Level (Must possess Deaf Ed certification) - Parent Educator For a detailed description of each job, please visit http://www.lexnyc.org and click on Employment. Please email your resume to mailto:jobopportunites@lexnyc.org or fax to 718-350-3332, indicating which position you are interested in. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (updated posting - December 13, 2009) job postings Deaf Counseling, Advocacy & Referral Agency San Leandro, CA - American Sign Language Instructor (Part-Time, Contract-based) - San Jose and San Leandro) to read on job description and on application procedures, click on: http://www.dcara.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=15&Itemid=30 - Director of Community Relations to read on job description and on application procedures, click on http://deafdigest.com/dcarajob - Computer Instructor (Part Time) to read on job description and on application procedures, click on http://deafdigest.com/dcara2job -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- seeking applicants NTID Director of Student Life Team National Technical Institute for the Deaf Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY to read on job description and on application procedures, click on http://deafdigest.com/ntidjob -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Clinical Therapist National Deaf Academy Mt Dora, Florida National Deaf Academy, a state of the art residential treatment facility serving Deaf children, adolescents and adults as well as hearing children/adolescents and adults with diagnosis of Autism and/or Mental Retardation in a behavioral health setting, has an immediate opening for a Clinical Therapist. A Master's degree in counseling, social work and/or a related field is required. Must be licensed in Florida or license eligible. This position requires that the candidate have experience working with autistic and special needs populations. Some of our special needs residents are hearing with limited verbal repertoire. The candidate will be providing: - Individual, family therapy (group therapy is a possibility) - Develop programs for the residents (acquisition skills trainings) - Fluent in American Sign Language required. Competitive salary and excellent benefit package. Send resume to: Director of Human Resources, National Deaf Academy, 19650 US Hwy 441, Mt. Dora, FL 32757 Email: mailto:btashlein@nda.com V: 352-735-9500 Fax 352-735-4939 EOE -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Independent Living Advisor Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc Salisbury, Maryland Full/Part Time 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 training in independent living skills, such as: teaching personal and household management, budgeting skills, TTY training, accessing and utilizing communication resources, medication administration and developing community relationships. Requirements: Fluency in American Sign Language and written English, High School degree required. Demonstrates competency in independent living skills, Valid driver's license required and good driving record. Flexibility in working hours required. Benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Pension, Life, Vacation, sick and personal leave, Healthy Lifestyle Benefit To Apply: Submit a cover letter, resume and three letters of references to : Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc. Human Resources Department 806 Snow Hill Road Salisbury, Maryland 21804 or fax to 410-543-4874. Position is open until filled -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Special notes: (located at the bottom of the Gold section) http://deafdigest.com
