DeafDigest Blue - August 14, 2011
Blue Edition Barry Strassler, Editor
http://deafdigest.com - updated every Monday
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Last week's ASL Videos:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/medicalinterpreter/
http://deafdigest.com/videos/asllearn/
This week's ASL Videos: http://deafdigest.com/videos/soccertickets/
http://deafdigest.com/videos/comcastoffice/
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The DeafDigest is divided into Blue and Gold sections, both
ranked equal in contents, features and ads. This is the
Blue section.
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- Dedication
DeafDigest dedicates this edition to Royal Teets, a long
time teacher and coach at Oregon School for the Deaf
who departed us. As a football coach he led the school
to the only two conference championships in its history (1965 and 1967).
DeafDigest also dedicates this edition to former New York
governor Hugh Carey, who departed us. Yes, he was
not deaf - but if it was not for him, there may be
no NTID on the RIT campus in Rochester, NY! As a
congressman in Washington, DC, he sponsored a bill
to create NTID. The bill passed. NTID president
Gerry Buckley said:
He was a person who believed in opportunities and he saw this as a unique opportunity for deaf people
DeafDigest also dedicates this edition to Elmer
Dillingham, not deaf, who departed us. As a career
educator of the deaf, his last position was president
of Florida School for the Deaf and Blind; he was
also a past superintendent of Eastern North Carolina
School for the Deaf and an administrator at North
Carolina school for the Deaf.
- What the stories are saying about the deaf?
The task force reviewing the goals and mission of the
Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind recommended that
the agency move from Ogden to Salt Lake City and that
the advisory board be given more powers. And that
the superintendent Steve Noyce's status was changed
from contract to at-will.
Linda Campbell, who is deaf, knows a lot about ocean eco-systems,
and is sharing her knowledge as a professor at Saint Mary's University in Halifax. She lectures in sign language with an
interpreter at her side. It is said that the number of deaf
professors in Canada is less than the number of fingers on
one's hand. Years back, she was busy, as a competitive fencer,
battling against Canada's best fencers!
- Very Hot News
The North Florida District of Optimist International has inducted Bob Thomson into its Hall of Fame. Bob is deaf. As a young man he was a member of the Motor City Association of the Deaf (Michigan) basketball team. He and four other teammates were traveling to Pittsburgh in one car for a tournament at Pittsburgh. The highways were snowy, and there was an accident. Four members of the team were killed. Bob was the sole survivor. The other car arrived at the designation, unaware of what happened. This accident, taking place in December 1961, was the worst tragedy in history of Deaf Sports. While grieving for the loss of his teammates, he moved on and earned a graduate degree at Gallaudet. And then made it a career working with the deaf in various capacities, the last one at Florida School
for the Deaf and Blind until he retired.
A picture of Thomson is at:
http://deafdigest.com/thomson/
- Sunday August 7th
Artist Lolette Smith, not deaf, is a mother of a
deaf woman, and formerly taught at Missouri School
for the Deaf before focusing on art. Her latest
theme - Frozen Sound - is being displayed at
a gallery in Durban, South Africa. She wants the
world to understand how the deaf perceive things
without sound.
- Monday August 8th
Deaf British comedian Steve Day, in an interview
with a newspaper reporter said he thinks he's the
only deaf comedian in the United Kingdom and that
if there were others, then he knows nothing about
them.
- Tuesday August 9th
The American Airlines has started a new service
for its passengers, a streaming video, as Entertainment
on Demand. This is for Boeing 767-200 passengers.
Not a single word was mentioned on whether these
videos would be captioned (or even subtitled)?
- Wednesday August 10th
Which local government in England is the best as
far as serving the needs of the deaf is concerned?
It would be the Epsom & Ewell Borough Council,
according to the Louder than Words advocacy group.
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(Thursday-Saturday Hot Deaf News will be in the Gold edition)
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Deaf Miscellaneous stuff:
position announcement
Head Women's Basketball Coach/Program Coordinator
Gallaudet University
Washington, DC
Department: Athletics Department
Job Number: HR-2395
Date Posted: 8/1/2011
Salary Range: $56,300 to $101,200
Status: Accepting applications
more information at:
http://deafdigest.com/womenbasketballcoach/
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7th Annual World Deaf Poker Tournament
Saturday, October 8, 2011
at
Caesars Palace, Las Vegas
Hosted by Southern Nevada Silver Knights, a 501-C3 non profit
organization. All net proceeds go to Deaf Charities
more information on tournament and rules:
http://deafdigest.com/lasvegasdeafpoker/
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A SOCCER GAME IN AFRICA
Soccer is a popular sport in Africa. Many Africans watch
soccer games. Some of them try to watch the game free
without paying for the game tickets.
This was a problem with one soccer team. The ticket
sellers are always arguing with the fans that wanted free
tickets.
The team had an idea. They hired deaf people to sell
tickets.
The hearing fans were stuck. They could not argue about
free tickets with these deaf ticket sellers. As a result
there were no free tickets.
- for ASL News version, please visit:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/soccertickets/
(for your convenience, video links are posted on top
of each DeafDigest edition)
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STRANGE WAITING LINES AT COMCAST OFFICE
DeafDigest editor went to the Comcast office
this week to get a new TV digital remote.
There were three window signs - one for
disabled customers, one for senior citizens
and the other for regular customers.
There was a long line at the disabled customers
window. There also was a long line at the senior
citizens window. But there was no waiting line
at the window for regular customers.
Guess where did DeafDigest editor go to?
Of course, for the regular customers.
Why? DeafDigest editor hates to wait in a long
line!
- for ASL News version, please click on:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/comcastoffice/
(for your convenience, video links are posted on top
of each DeafDigest edition)
EMOTIONAL ISSUES WITH SIGN LANGUAGE APES
Is it wise to teach an ape some sign language just for the
sake of social experimentation?
Years ago, DeafDigest editor visited a facility where an ape
was taught ASL. The deaf handler confided in DeafDigest editor
that his ape did not really enjoy being forced to learn ASL
under controlled conditions. The lab director did not want
DeafDigest editor to visit the facility but relented.
And now this, there was a story about another ape that
learned 100 signs - but had so many problems with handlers.
As a result, for humane reasons, this ape was released to
an animal sanctuary.
Said a spokesperson on behalf of the apes:
At a minimum, they should have the rights to life, liberty, and protection
from torture that we grant to all members of our own species, regardless
of their intellectual abilities.
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COMCAST DIVERSITY AND THE DEAF COMMUNITY?
When Comcast took majority control of NBC a while back,
diversity became an issue with several hearing Hispanic
groups. They wanted to make sure Comcast was fully
committed to diversity. A meeting took place and a memorandum
of agreement was reached.
Comcast leaving us, the deaf, out as far as diversity
is concerned? Perhaps we all yawned when the Comcast purchase
took place whereas other hearing groups suddenly became
concerned?
Never know!
DECIBELS IN DEAFNESS
What are decibels to us, both deaf and hearing?
As an example, 66 dB means two people, standing three
feet apart, can hear each other's voices.
Actually it can be more complicated but this is just an
example of what it means.
WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE?
a hearing speaker would start saying something, and
backtracking, would start all over again and then
go back and forth without really completing his
talk!
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.
NURSES AT SCHOOLS FOR THE DEAF
A newspaper in Omaha ran a story on nurses at Iowa School
for the Deaf. For all practical purposes, what the nurses do
at the Iowa school is pretty much the same for other schools
for the deaf.
What do nurses do? Just give out medication for ailing
deaf kids and apply bandages on those that skin their knees? Yes, but much more than that!
The nurses perform:
- assess medical and treatment needs
- keep up with records and paperwork, especially on shots
- make audiological appointments for hearing aids, CI
- take care of children that are sick
- send deaf children for dental and eye check appointments
- and much more
There is a biennial conference for nurses of the deaf.
The last one took place few weeks ago at Kansas School
for the Deaf.
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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:
A young deaf woman became a counselor at a summer
camp for deaf and hard of hearing children. She
was the only deaf counselor. All other counselors
were hearing. And making it worse was that none of
them knew sign language. And none of them made
efforts to make friends with the deaf counselor. Not surprisingly, it was a miserable working experience for that deaf counselor! She almost
walked out of the job on her first day, but didn't.
next week - another example
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Hot DeafNews boring, but important!
Could 70 percent of deaf people become hearing again, without
CI? Well, this is what Matthew Holley, of Bristol University Medical
School, is saying. Experimenting with ear cells of mouse embryos,
he claims he was able to convert these into "hearing cells" and
feels the same can be done with human ear cells. We've probably
heard the same thing in the past from other scientists that claim
they can do the same thing - but haven't yet succeeded. So, will
Holley succeed when past scientists have failed?
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The Deaf and the Law:
Thanks to the ADA, a doctor cannot add costs of interpreting
to the deaf patient's bill. If the interpreter costs $120.00
and the doctor bills the patient $100.00 for a medical exam,
the physician pays $120.00 out of his pockets. This is why
many physicians look for excuses to refuse to admit deaf
patients.
The doctor's attorney can try to prove "undue burden" - but
if it goes to the court, the doctor must open his financial
books for the judge to review.
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News of the Week - Looking Back 10 Years Ago:
The DeafDigest Hero of the Week honor goes to Dr. Donalda
Ammons, a professor at Gallaudet and an officer with the
CISS, the governing body of the Deaflympics.
Incensed and rightly so when the Rome Deaflympics hosts
addressed the audience but with no benefit of captions
on the screen Donalda walked up to the platform and pulled
out the plug. As a result no sound came out of the microphones.
The shocked hearing people pointed to her as the Bad Person.
Donalda responded that if deaf people cannot get the message
then hearing people should also not get the messages.
The embarrassed hosts took the hint - the captions
were then turned on.
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News of the Week - Looking Back 5 Years Ago:
How many deaf people do we need to change
a light bulb?
Or - let's change this around - how many
deaf umpires do we need to umpire a national
championship deaf softball game?
Well, the championship game last week involved
four deaf umpires. Normally two umpires is
sufficient.
Why? The tournament preliminary round games
resulted in too many appeals of missed and
blown plays by disgruntled players. As a
precaution four umpires were assigned to officiate
the championship game.
And it did not help. In the finals between
eventual champion Maryland Eagles and the
runner up CCE of Chicago, a batter hit a
fly ball that either hit the ground first
or was caught by the outfielder, depending
on which umpire's version was correct. One
runner was trapped on the base paths; one umpire
called him out and another umpire called him safe.
It took a half hour conference between
four umpires and the tournament commissioner
to sort out the confusion.
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Deaf Apocalypse of the Week:
The NAD has asked the Department of Transportation
to allow the deaf to drive trucks on interstate
roads.
Our government does not allow the deaf Americans to drive trucks on interstate roads. The Australian government
allows the deaf to drive trucks.
For proof, look at:
http://attherimmm.blogspot.com/2011/08/deaf-at-work.html
It is a 4-minute captioned video. Wayne, the deaf trucker,
is in the fourth part of the series. Look at the size of his truck! And look at the name of the company - Toll, which is Australia's largest long distance freight trucking company.
Incidentally, if you watch the entire video you will
see a full range of jobs the deaf of Australia are in (ranging from dog groomer to financial analyst). And they all use the Australian Sign Language.
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A Lipreading Problem: What did that person say?
You go to a small store to make a purchase. The cash
register does not show the purchase price, and so
you crane your neck to lipread the cashier.
You thought the cashier said $6.90. Yes, you are
satisfied
Actually the price was $6.19 - no big deal.
But what if she actually said $16.90 or even $16.19?
Not always that easy to lipread six and sixteen
or even worse, sixty!
if you have lipreading tales, please share these with
mailto:barry@deafdigest.com
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Press Release of the Week
Deafness Research Foundation grant winners announcement
visit:
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position opening
Residential Supervisor
Tucson Residence Foundation
Tucson, AZ
Tucson Residence Foundation is seeking a FT Supervisor to manage two residential sites serving individuals with developmental and hearing disabilities. Experience with the Developmental Disabilities and/or management as well as knowledge of American Sign Language is required. TRF offers competitive salary and excellent benefits. EOE.
Please submit resume to or apply at:
Tucson Residence Foundation
115 S. Sherwood Village Dr.
Tucson, AZ 85710
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Position Announcement
Information Office Supervisor
Kentucky Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Frankfort, KY
The Kentucky Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (KCDHH) seeks an experienced, creative individual to fill the position of Information Office Supervisor.
KCDHH, a state agency within the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet, is charged to advise the Governor and General Assembly concerning policy and programs needed to enhance the quality and coordination of services for deaf and hard of hearing persons.
The agency also assists local, state and federal governments, and public and private agencies in the development of programs for deaf and hard of hearing persons, oversees the provision of interpreter services for state agencies and operates the telecommunications access program to ensure equal access to telecommunications services.
The position is located in Frankfort, Kentucky.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
- Four years of experience in journalism, public relations or experience related to the duties and responsibilities in this class.
Duties include, but not limited to:
- Supervising professional and clerical employees involved in assembling, writing, editing and distribution of printed information.
- Advises the administrators on the public relations programs of the agency.
- Creates, designs, layout and writes promotional materials of various types of brochures, pamphlets, booklets, etc.
- Tracks publications through the printing process.
- Coordinates the dissemination of written releases, radio releases and television videotape.
- Coordinates and/or appears on radio and television programs concerning the department's activities.
- Performs journalistic research, editing, and revising of materials for publications.
- Plans, develops, implements and evaluates public relations programs throughout state government.
- Provides photographic services for the department.
Please direct any questions to Katie Huber at 632 Versailles Road, Frankfort, KY 40601, 502-573-2604 V/T, 502-416-0607 VP, mailto:Katie.Huber@ky.gov
To apply for this position, please complete an online application at the Kentucky Personnel Cabinet at:
https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=20101&siteid=5031
The Kentucky Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, or disability in employment.
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position opening
ASL Mental Health Counselor Mental Health Clinics Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program: DHH Intensive Mental Health Program for Adolescent and Child Treatment (DHH IMPACT)
position located at Faribault, Minnesota
TYPE: Fulltime 40 hours per week during the school year (Late August to early June); off in summer
DEADLINE: Open Until Filled
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Volunteers of America of Minnesota Mental Health Clinics Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Program is seeking a full time professional to conduct individual, group, and family therapeutic skills sessions with participants involved in a program serving deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind children. All work is done under the direct supervision of a licensed mental health professional. Clients are between the ages 5-22 with mental health and behavioral concerns.
This is a collaborative program of VOA-MN Mental Health Clinics and the Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf (MSAD). The DHH IMPACT Program is located on the campus of MSAD in Faribault, MN. This position is fulltime during the academic year with summers off.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Master's Level mental health practitioner
- Proficiency in ASL and strong knowledge of Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deafblind culture
- Strong communication and writing skills
- Strong computer skills
- Basic math skills
- Ability to work with a diverse population of individuals by using tact, diplomacy, and flexibility
- Direct experience in programming for children with mental health disorders is preferred.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Competitive salary and benefits
No relocation dollars are extended
AA/EOE
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested applicants should apply online at http://www.voamn.org
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position openings
The Learning Center for the Deaf
Framingham, MA
- Science Teacher (High School)
http://deafdigest.com/tlcscience/
- Secondary Department Secretary
http://deafdigest.com/secondarysecretary/
- ASL Specialist
http://deafdigest.com/tlcaslspecialist/
- Head & Assistant Coaching (Basketball. Cheerleading, Volleyball, Soccer)
http://deafdigest.com/tlcheadcoach/
http://deafdigest.com/tlcassistantcoach/
- Wraparound Intensive Care Coordinator
http://deafdigest.com/tlcintensive/
- Child Care Worker - Overnight (Walden School)
http://deafdigest.com/waldenchildcare/
Please apply online or send resume to:
The Learning Center for the Deaf
848 Central Street
Framingham, MA 01701
http://www.tlcdeaf.org
mailto:Inquiries@tlcdeaf.org
Fax: (508) 875-3355
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position opening
Digital Marketing Coordinator
Purple Communications
Rocklin, CA
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING LINK:
http://www.purple.us/jobs/search.php?jobid=214578
PLEASE NOTE: Deep expertise with and/or exposure to deaf community and deaf culture with ASL fluency, is HIGHLY desirable.
Position Summary: The Digital Marketing Coordinator is responsible for building and executing email marketing campaigns, as well as facilitating online advertising programs. The ideal candidate will have experience using marketing automation programs, as well as experience in online advertising placement and analysis. Duties and Responsibilities: - Email & Marketing Automation
* Collaborate with Marketing leaders to define and evolve email
marketing strategy
* Coordinate the implementation of email campaigns
* Build automated/triggered email marketing campaigns
* QA test emails and campaign landing pages
* Manage email subscriptions/un-subscriptions and related processes
* Ensure compliance with CAN-SPAM, remain abreast of current
regulations/legislation affecting email marketing
* Partner with Marketing Analyst to develop and report on key
performance indicators for email marketing
- Online Advertising/Community
* Organize and facilitate online advertising opportunities
* Organize and facilitate placement via community lists/sites/blogs
* Partner with Marketing Analyst to develop and report on key
performance indicators for online advertising and community activity
Qualifications/Abilities: - 3-5 years of experience creating and executing email marketing programs
- Experience working with email marketing platforms . Eloqua experience a plus
- Proficiency in Excel, Word, Power Point
- Experience with Google Analytics
- Functional knowledge of HTML/CSS a plus
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Experience with Deaf community and knowledge of ASL a plus
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING LINK: http://www.purple.us/jobs/search.php?jobid=214578
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position openings
Austine School for the Deaf
Brattleboro, VT
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.
- Lead Weekend Overnight residential Advisor
Location: Brattleboro, VT
Time Base: Full Time
Qualifications:
* 21 years of age and high school diploma required
* Residential program experience preferred
* Effective communication skills (ASL)
* Understands the uniqueness and development of Deaf and Hard of
Hearing students
* Acknowledge of and skills for behavior management techniques
* Obtain/maintain certification in : CPR, First Aid, Medication and
restraint training
* Maintain valid driver's license
Responsibilities:
* Enforce student guidelines and regulations as established by school
and residential program
* Implement night emergency procedures and train staff
* Provide a safe and orderly environment while students are sleeping in
dorms
* Respond to student related emergencies
* Monitor all residence halls, staff and campus
* Prepare daily report for Coordinator of Student Life
* Perform duties related to medication certification
* Maintain continuous and appropriate communication with supervisor
- Director of Little Arrows Early Education Center
Location: Brattleboro, VT
Time Base: Full-Time
Qualifications:
* BA in Early Childhood Education, MA preferred
* Eligible for appropriate licensure
* 3 years teaching experience, 2 years administrative experience
preferred
* Fluency in ASL
* Demonstrated planning and organizational skills
Responsibilities:
Program development to include:
* maintain license
* hiring and developing staff
* curriculum development
* Ongoing direction of all program operations
* Supervision of staff
* Development and implementation of budget
* Direct teaching duties
* Communication with appropriate stake holder
- Residential Advisors
Location: Brattleboro, VT
Time Base: All shifts including evenings and weekends positions are
available.
Qualifications:
* Bachelors Degree and 21 years old - Or 21 years of age and High School diploma
* Effective communication skills to include American Sign Language
* 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 students
* Attend professional and staff development seminars/workshops in child
development and behavior management techniques
* Assist in the development and implementation of proactive,
* preventative residential programs which help students develop into
healthy well- rounded individuals.
Please send letter of interest, resume and three letters or
recommendations to:
Kelly Therieau Austine School for the Deaf
209 Austine Dr
Brattleboro, VT 05301
fax# 802-258-9574
mailto:ktherieau@vcdhh.org
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Job Coach
Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc
Salisbury, MD
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position openings
- Teacher of the Deaf (Science)
- Teacher of the Deaf (Math)
- Occupational Therapist (Part-time)
The Learning Center for the Deaf
Framingham, MA
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Rocklin, CA
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position vacancies
Kansas School for the Deaf
Olathe, KD
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Secondary Science Teacher
- Bilingual Specialist
- Speech-Language Pathologist/Outreach
- Full Time Dorm Teacher
- Sub Teacher, Para, Dorm
more information at:
http://deafdigest.com/kansasjobs/
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Principal
Oklahoma School for the Deaf
Sulphur, OK
more information at:
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Sub Positions Available
- Teachers Assistant
- Job Coach
- Student Life Counselor
Washington School for the Deaf
Vancouver, WA
more information at:
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- EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPENINGS AT GLAD !! -
* Director of LIFESIGNS - Los Angeles
* Regional Director - Cypress (OCDEAF)
* Staff Interpreter - Los Angeles
To learn more about the above positions at GLAD, please go
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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
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Last week's ASL Videos:
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http://deafdigest.com/videos/asllearn/
This week's ASL Videos: http://deafdigest.com/videos/soccertickets/
http://deafdigest.com/videos/comcastoffice/
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ranked equal in contents, features and ads. This is the
Blue section.
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- Dedication
DeafDigest dedicates this edition to Royal Teets, a long
time teacher and coach at Oregon School for the Deaf
who departed us. As a football coach he led the school
to the only two conference championships in its history (1965 and 1967).
DeafDigest also dedicates this edition to former New York
governor Hugh Carey, who departed us. Yes, he was
not deaf - but if it was not for him, there may be
no NTID on the RIT campus in Rochester, NY! As a
congressman in Washington, DC, he sponsored a bill
to create NTID. The bill passed. NTID president
Gerry Buckley said:
He was a person who believed in opportunities and he saw this as a unique opportunity for deaf people
DeafDigest also dedicates this edition to Elmer
Dillingham, not deaf, who departed us. As a career
educator of the deaf, his last position was president
of Florida School for the Deaf and Blind; he was
also a past superintendent of Eastern North Carolina
School for the Deaf and an administrator at North
Carolina school for the Deaf.
- What the stories are saying about the deaf?
The task force reviewing the goals and mission of the
Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind recommended that
the agency move from Ogden to Salt Lake City and that
the advisory board be given more powers. And that
the superintendent Steve Noyce's status was changed
from contract to at-will.
Linda Campbell, who is deaf, knows a lot about ocean eco-systems,
and is sharing her knowledge as a professor at Saint Mary's University in Halifax. She lectures in sign language with an
interpreter at her side. It is said that the number of deaf
professors in Canada is less than the number of fingers on
one's hand. Years back, she was busy, as a competitive fencer,
battling against Canada's best fencers!
- Very Hot News
The North Florida District of Optimist International has inducted Bob Thomson into its Hall of Fame. Bob is deaf. As a young man he was a member of the Motor City Association of the Deaf (Michigan) basketball team. He and four other teammates were traveling to Pittsburgh in one car for a tournament at Pittsburgh. The highways were snowy, and there was an accident. Four members of the team were killed. Bob was the sole survivor. The other car arrived at the designation, unaware of what happened. This accident, taking place in December 1961, was the worst tragedy in history of Deaf Sports. While grieving for the loss of his teammates, he moved on and earned a graduate degree at Gallaudet. And then made it a career working with the deaf in various capacities, the last one at Florida School
for the Deaf and Blind until he retired.
A picture of Thomson is at:
http://deafdigest.com/thomson/
- Sunday August 7th
Artist Lolette Smith, not deaf, is a mother of a
deaf woman, and formerly taught at Missouri School
for the Deaf before focusing on art. Her latest
theme - Frozen Sound - is being displayed at
a gallery in Durban, South Africa. She wants the
world to understand how the deaf perceive things
without sound.
- Monday August 8th
Deaf British comedian Steve Day, in an interview
with a newspaper reporter said he thinks he's the
only deaf comedian in the United Kingdom and that
if there were others, then he knows nothing about
them.
- Tuesday August 9th
The American Airlines has started a new service
for its passengers, a streaming video, as Entertainment
on Demand. This is for Boeing 767-200 passengers.
Not a single word was mentioned on whether these
videos would be captioned (or even subtitled)?
- Wednesday August 10th
Which local government in England is the best as
far as serving the needs of the deaf is concerned?
It would be the Epsom & Ewell Borough Council,
according to the Louder than Words advocacy group.
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(Thursday-Saturday Hot Deaf News will be in the Gold edition)
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Deaf Miscellaneous stuff:
position announcement
Head Women's Basketball Coach/Program Coordinator
Gallaudet University
Washington, DC
Department: Athletics Department
Job Number: HR-2395
Date Posted: 8/1/2011
Salary Range: $56,300 to $101,200
Status: Accepting applications
more information at:
http://deafdigest.com/womenbasketballcoach/
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7th Annual World Deaf Poker Tournament
Saturday, October 8, 2011
at
Caesars Palace, Las Vegas
Hosted by Southern Nevada Silver Knights, a 501-C3 non profit
organization. All net proceeds go to Deaf Charities
more information on tournament and rules:
http://deafdigest.com/lasvegasdeafpoker/
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A SOCCER GAME IN AFRICA
Soccer is a popular sport in Africa. Many Africans watch
soccer games. Some of them try to watch the game free
without paying for the game tickets.
This was a problem with one soccer team. The ticket
sellers are always arguing with the fans that wanted free
tickets.
The team had an idea. They hired deaf people to sell
tickets.
The hearing fans were stuck. They could not argue about
free tickets with these deaf ticket sellers. As a result
there were no free tickets.
- for ASL News version, please visit:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/soccertickets/
(for your convenience, video links are posted on top
of each DeafDigest edition)
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STRANGE WAITING LINES AT COMCAST OFFICE
DeafDigest editor went to the Comcast office
this week to get a new TV digital remote.
There were three window signs - one for
disabled customers, one for senior citizens
and the other for regular customers.
There was a long line at the disabled customers
window. There also was a long line at the senior
citizens window. But there was no waiting line
at the window for regular customers.
Guess where did DeafDigest editor go to?
Of course, for the regular customers.
Why? DeafDigest editor hates to wait in a long
line!
- for ASL News version, please click on:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/comcastoffice/
(for your convenience, video links are posted on top
of each DeafDigest edition)
EMOTIONAL ISSUES WITH SIGN LANGUAGE APES
Is it wise to teach an ape some sign language just for the
sake of social experimentation?
Years ago, DeafDigest editor visited a facility where an ape
was taught ASL. The deaf handler confided in DeafDigest editor
that his ape did not really enjoy being forced to learn ASL
under controlled conditions. The lab director did not want
DeafDigest editor to visit the facility but relented.
And now this, there was a story about another ape that
learned 100 signs - but had so many problems with handlers.
As a result, for humane reasons, this ape was released to
an animal sanctuary.
Said a spokesperson on behalf of the apes:
At a minimum, they should have the rights to life, liberty, and protection
from torture that we grant to all members of our own species, regardless
of their intellectual abilities.
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COMCAST DIVERSITY AND THE DEAF COMMUNITY?
When Comcast took majority control of NBC a while back,
diversity became an issue with several hearing Hispanic
groups. They wanted to make sure Comcast was fully
committed to diversity. A meeting took place and a memorandum
of agreement was reached.
Comcast leaving us, the deaf, out as far as diversity
is concerned? Perhaps we all yawned when the Comcast purchase
took place whereas other hearing groups suddenly became
concerned?
Never know!
DECIBELS IN DEAFNESS
What are decibels to us, both deaf and hearing?
As an example, 66 dB means two people, standing three
feet apart, can hear each other's voices.
Actually it can be more complicated but this is just an
example of what it means.
WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE?
a hearing speaker would start saying something, and
backtracking, would start all over again and then
go back and forth without really completing his
talk!
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.
NURSES AT SCHOOLS FOR THE DEAF
A newspaper in Omaha ran a story on nurses at Iowa School
for the Deaf. For all practical purposes, what the nurses do
at the Iowa school is pretty much the same for other schools
for the deaf.
What do nurses do? Just give out medication for ailing
deaf kids and apply bandages on those that skin their knees? Yes, but much more than that!
The nurses perform:
- assess medical and treatment needs
- keep up with records and paperwork, especially on shots
- make audiological appointments for hearing aids, CI
- take care of children that are sick
- send deaf children for dental and eye check appointments
- and much more
There is a biennial conference for nurses of the deaf.
The last one took place few weeks ago at Kansas School
for the Deaf.
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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:
A young deaf woman became a counselor at a summer
camp for deaf and hard of hearing children. She
was the only deaf counselor. All other counselors
were hearing. And making it worse was that none of
them knew sign language. And none of them made
efforts to make friends with the deaf counselor. Not surprisingly, it was a miserable working experience for that deaf counselor! She almost
walked out of the job on her first day, but didn't.
next week - another example
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Hot DeafNews boring, but important!
Could 70 percent of deaf people become hearing again, without
CI? Well, this is what Matthew Holley, of Bristol University Medical
School, is saying. Experimenting with ear cells of mouse embryos,
he claims he was able to convert these into "hearing cells" and
feels the same can be done with human ear cells. We've probably
heard the same thing in the past from other scientists that claim
they can do the same thing - but haven't yet succeeded. So, will
Holley succeed when past scientists have failed?
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The Deaf and the Law:
Thanks to the ADA, a doctor cannot add costs of interpreting
to the deaf patient's bill. If the interpreter costs $120.00
and the doctor bills the patient $100.00 for a medical exam,
the physician pays $120.00 out of his pockets. This is why
many physicians look for excuses to refuse to admit deaf
patients.
The doctor's attorney can try to prove "undue burden" - but
if it goes to the court, the doctor must open his financial
books for the judge to review.
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News of the Week - Looking Back 10 Years Ago:
The DeafDigest Hero of the Week honor goes to Dr. Donalda
Ammons, a professor at Gallaudet and an officer with the
CISS, the governing body of the Deaflympics.
Incensed and rightly so when the Rome Deaflympics hosts
addressed the audience but with no benefit of captions
on the screen Donalda walked up to the platform and pulled
out the plug. As a result no sound came out of the microphones.
The shocked hearing people pointed to her as the Bad Person.
Donalda responded that if deaf people cannot get the message
then hearing people should also not get the messages.
The embarrassed hosts took the hint - the captions
were then turned on.
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News of the Week - Looking Back 5 Years Ago:
How many deaf people do we need to change
a light bulb?
Or - let's change this around - how many
deaf umpires do we need to umpire a national
championship deaf softball game?
Well, the championship game last week involved
four deaf umpires. Normally two umpires is
sufficient.
Why? The tournament preliminary round games
resulted in too many appeals of missed and
blown plays by disgruntled players. As a
precaution four umpires were assigned to officiate
the championship game.
And it did not help. In the finals between
eventual champion Maryland Eagles and the
runner up CCE of Chicago, a batter hit a
fly ball that either hit the ground first
or was caught by the outfielder, depending
on which umpire's version was correct. One
runner was trapped on the base paths; one umpire
called him out and another umpire called him safe.
It took a half hour conference between
four umpires and the tournament commissioner
to sort out the confusion.
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Deaf Apocalypse of the Week:
The NAD has asked the Department of Transportation
to allow the deaf to drive trucks on interstate
roads.
Our government does not allow the deaf Americans to drive trucks on interstate roads. The Australian government
allows the deaf to drive trucks.
For proof, look at:
http://attherimmm.blogspot.com/2011/08/deaf-at-work.html
It is a 4-minute captioned video. Wayne, the deaf trucker,
is in the fourth part of the series. Look at the size of his truck! And look at the name of the company - Toll, which is Australia's largest long distance freight trucking company.
Incidentally, if you watch the entire video you will
see a full range of jobs the deaf of Australia are in (ranging from dog groomer to financial analyst). And they all use the Australian Sign Language.
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A Lipreading Problem: What did that person say?
You go to a small store to make a purchase. The cash
register does not show the purchase price, and so
you crane your neck to lipread the cashier.
You thought the cashier said $6.90. Yes, you are
satisfied
Actually the price was $6.19 - no big deal.
But what if she actually said $16.90 or even $16.19?
Not always that easy to lipread six and sixteen
or even worse, sixty!
if you have lipreading tales, please share these with
mailto:barry@deafdigest.com
.....
Press Release of the Week
Deafness Research Foundation grant winners announcement
visit:
http://deafdigest.com/drfgrantwinners/
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position opening
Residential Supervisor
Tucson Residence Foundation
Tucson, AZ
Tucson Residence Foundation is seeking a FT Supervisor to manage two residential sites serving individuals with developmental and hearing disabilities. Experience with the Developmental Disabilities and/or management as well as knowledge of American Sign Language is required. TRF offers competitive salary and excellent benefits. EOE.
Please submit resume to or apply at:
Tucson Residence Foundation
115 S. Sherwood Village Dr.
Tucson, AZ 85710
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Position Announcement
Information Office Supervisor
Kentucky Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Frankfort, KY
The Kentucky Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (KCDHH) seeks an experienced, creative individual to fill the position of Information Office Supervisor.
KCDHH, a state agency within the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet, is charged to advise the Governor and General Assembly concerning policy and programs needed to enhance the quality and coordination of services for deaf and hard of hearing persons.
The agency also assists local, state and federal governments, and public and private agencies in the development of programs for deaf and hard of hearing persons, oversees the provision of interpreter services for state agencies and operates the telecommunications access program to ensure equal access to telecommunications services.
The position is located in Frankfort, Kentucky.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
- Four years of experience in journalism, public relations or experience related to the duties and responsibilities in this class.
Duties include, but not limited to:
- Supervising professional and clerical employees involved in assembling, writing, editing and distribution of printed information.
- Advises the administrators on the public relations programs of the agency.
- Creates, designs, layout and writes promotional materials of various types of brochures, pamphlets, booklets, etc.
- Tracks publications through the printing process.
- Coordinates the dissemination of written releases, radio releases and television videotape.
- Coordinates and/or appears on radio and television programs concerning the department's activities.
- Performs journalistic research, editing, and revising of materials for publications.
- Plans, develops, implements and evaluates public relations programs throughout state government.
- Provides photographic services for the department.
Please direct any questions to Katie Huber at 632 Versailles Road, Frankfort, KY 40601, 502-573-2604 V/T, 502-416-0607 VP, mailto:Katie.Huber@ky.gov
To apply for this position, please complete an online application at the Kentucky Personnel Cabinet at:
https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=20101&siteid=5031
The Kentucky Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, or disability in employment.
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position opening
ASL Mental Health Counselor Mental Health Clinics Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program: DHH Intensive Mental Health Program for Adolescent and Child Treatment (DHH IMPACT)
position located at Faribault, Minnesota
TYPE: Fulltime 40 hours per week during the school year (Late August to early June); off in summer
DEADLINE: Open Until Filled
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Volunteers of America of Minnesota Mental Health Clinics Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Program is seeking a full time professional to conduct individual, group, and family therapeutic skills sessions with participants involved in a program serving deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind children. All work is done under the direct supervision of a licensed mental health professional. Clients are between the ages 5-22 with mental health and behavioral concerns.
This is a collaborative program of VOA-MN Mental Health Clinics and the Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf (MSAD). The DHH IMPACT Program is located on the campus of MSAD in Faribault, MN. This position is fulltime during the academic year with summers off.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Master's Level mental health practitioner
- Proficiency in ASL and strong knowledge of Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deafblind culture
- Strong communication and writing skills
- Strong computer skills
- Basic math skills
- Ability to work with a diverse population of individuals by using tact, diplomacy, and flexibility
- Direct experience in programming for children with mental health disorders is preferred.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Competitive salary and benefits
No relocation dollars are extended
AA/EOE
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested applicants should apply online at http://www.voamn.org
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position openings
The Learning Center for the Deaf
Framingham, MA
- Science Teacher (High School)
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- Secondary Department Secretary
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- ASL Specialist
http://deafdigest.com/tlcaslspecialist/
- Head & Assistant Coaching (Basketball. Cheerleading, Volleyball, Soccer)
http://deafdigest.com/tlcheadcoach/
http://deafdigest.com/tlcassistantcoach/
- Wraparound Intensive Care Coordinator
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- Child Care Worker - Overnight (Walden School)
http://deafdigest.com/waldenchildcare/
Please apply online or send resume to:
The Learning Center for the Deaf
848 Central Street
Framingham, MA 01701
http://www.tlcdeaf.org
mailto:Inquiries@tlcdeaf.org
Fax: (508) 875-3355
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position opening
Digital Marketing Coordinator
Purple Communications
Rocklin, CA
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING LINK:
http://www.purple.us/jobs/search.php?jobid=214578
PLEASE NOTE: Deep expertise with and/or exposure to deaf community and deaf culture with ASL fluency, is HIGHLY desirable.
Position Summary: The Digital Marketing Coordinator is responsible for building and executing email marketing campaigns, as well as facilitating online advertising programs. The ideal candidate will have experience using marketing automation programs, as well as experience in online advertising placement and analysis. Duties and Responsibilities: - Email & Marketing Automation
* Collaborate with Marketing leaders to define and evolve email
marketing strategy
* Coordinate the implementation of email campaigns
* Build automated/triggered email marketing campaigns
* QA test emails and campaign landing pages
* Manage email subscriptions/un-subscriptions and related processes
* Ensure compliance with CAN-SPAM, remain abreast of current
regulations/legislation affecting email marketing
* Partner with Marketing Analyst to develop and report on key
performance indicators for email marketing
- Online Advertising/Community
* Organize and facilitate online advertising opportunities
* Organize and facilitate placement via community lists/sites/blogs
* Partner with Marketing Analyst to develop and report on key
performance indicators for online advertising and community activity
Qualifications/Abilities: - 3-5 years of experience creating and executing email marketing programs
- Experience working with email marketing platforms . Eloqua experience a plus
- Proficiency in Excel, Word, Power Point
- Experience with Google Analytics
- Functional knowledge of HTML/CSS a plus
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Experience with Deaf community and knowledge of ASL a plus
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING LINK: http://www.purple.us/jobs/search.php?jobid=214578
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position openings
Austine School for the Deaf
Brattleboro, VT
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.
- Lead Weekend Overnight residential Advisor
Location: Brattleboro, VT
Time Base: Full Time
Qualifications:
* 21 years of age and high school diploma required
* Residential program experience preferred
* Effective communication skills (ASL)
* Understands the uniqueness and development of Deaf and Hard of
Hearing students
* Acknowledge of and skills for behavior management techniques
* Obtain/maintain certification in : CPR, First Aid, Medication and
restraint training
* Maintain valid driver's license
Responsibilities:
* Enforce student guidelines and regulations as established by school
and residential program
* Implement night emergency procedures and train staff
* Provide a safe and orderly environment while students are sleeping in
dorms
* Respond to student related emergencies
* Monitor all residence halls, staff and campus
* Prepare daily report for Coordinator of Student Life
* Perform duties related to medication certification
* Maintain continuous and appropriate communication with supervisor
- Director of Little Arrows Early Education Center
Location: Brattleboro, VT
Time Base: Full-Time
Qualifications:
* BA in Early Childhood Education, MA preferred
* Eligible for appropriate licensure
* 3 years teaching experience, 2 years administrative experience
preferred
* Fluency in ASL
* Demonstrated planning and organizational skills
Responsibilities:
Program development to include:
* maintain license
* hiring and developing staff
* curriculum development
* Ongoing direction of all program operations
* Supervision of staff
* Development and implementation of budget
* Direct teaching duties
* Communication with appropriate stake holder
- Residential Advisors
Location: Brattleboro, VT
Time Base: All shifts including evenings and weekends positions are
available.
Qualifications:
* Bachelors Degree and 21 years old - Or 21 years of age and High School diploma
* Effective communication skills to include American Sign Language
* 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 students
* Attend professional and staff development seminars/workshops in child
development and behavior management techniques
* Assist in the development and implementation of proactive,
* preventative residential programs which help students develop into
healthy well- rounded individuals.
Please send letter of interest, resume and three letters or
recommendations to:
Kelly Therieau Austine School for the Deaf
209 Austine Dr
Brattleboro, VT 05301
fax# 802-258-9574
mailto:ktherieau@vcdhh.org
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position opening
Job Coach
Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc
Salisbury, MD
more information at:
http://deafdigest.com/dilajobcoach/
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position opening
President/Chief Administrative Officer
Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
St Augustine, FL
more information at:
http://deafdigest.com/floridapresident/
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position openings
- Teacher of the Deaf (Science)
- Teacher of the Deaf (Math)
- Occupational Therapist (Part-time)
The Learning Center for the Deaf
Framingham, MA
more information at:
http://deafdigest.com/tlcopenings/
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position opening
Video Producer
Purple Communications
Rocklin, CA
more information at:
http://deafdigest.com/purplevideo/
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Information, Referral and Advocacy Program Manager
Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Olympia, WA
more information at:
http://deafdigest.com/olympia/
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position vacancies
Kansas School for the Deaf
Olathe, KD
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Secondary Science Teacher
- Bilingual Specialist
- Speech-Language Pathologist/Outreach
- Full Time Dorm Teacher
- Sub Teacher, Para, Dorm
more information at:
http://deafdigest.com/kansasjobs/
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Job Announcement
Principal
Oklahoma School for the Deaf
Sulphur, OK
more information at:
http://deafdigest.com/oklahomaprincipal/
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Sub Positions Available
- Teachers Assistant
- Job Coach
- Student Life Counselor
Washington School for the Deaf
Vancouver, WA
more information at:
http://deafdigest.com/washingtonsubjobs/
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- EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPENINGS AT GLAD !! -
* Director of LIFESIGNS - Los Angeles
* Regional Director - Cypress (OCDEAF)
* Staff Interpreter - Los Angeles
To learn more about the above positions at GLAD, please go
to our website:
http://www.gladinc.org
If interested for any of these positions then please submit resume
and application to:
Jeff Fetterman
Human Resources Manager
Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, Inc.
2222 Laverna Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90041
V/TDD: (323) 550-4207
Fax #: (323) 550-4204
E-mail: mailto:jfetterman@gladinc.org
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