DeafDigest Blue - October 23, 2011 Blue Edition              Barry Strassler, Editor http://deafdigest.com - updated every Monday America's Unique Deaf Stories; subscription at no cost to you Serving the Deaf Community since 1996; 15th year -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Last week's ASL Videos with captions: http://deafdigest.com/videos/hearing-people-antideaf/ http://deafdigest.com/videos/deaf-linotypists/ This week's ASL Videos with captions: http://deafdigest.com/videos/tinnitus-to-be-deaf-or-hearing/ http://deafdigest.com/videos/cause-of-deafness-swallowed-tobacco/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Need a Reminder to Take Medication? Now available at Harris Communications, the Vibrating Pill Box is a handy new device that will remind you to take your medication. Four individual compartments have programmable alarms that can be set to vibrate or sound at 4 different alarm times. 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In addition, numerous information and resources, including training videos, are available on the Project Endeavor website. To apply for discounted internet and free equipment or to learn from our resources, check us out at: http://www.projectendeavor.com Contact us today! -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Use Hamilton Web Relay® along with a locally-based, 10-digit Hamilton HomeTown Number[tm] to make and receive calls without the interruptions that come from using instant messaging programs!  Don't have a HomeTown Number? Register today and share your number with friends and colleagues! 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Learn more about VL5 at: http://www.att.com/vl5 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- The Z offers the best in videophone technology, providing equipment options to meet customers' individual needs and offering features not available through other VRS providers. Professional, nationally certified interpreters follow standards of service excellence above and beyond FCC requirements. Dedicated to a spirit of innovation and commitment to excellence, The Z continues to set the industry standard as the nation's premier VRS provider. Go to http://www.zvrs.com for more information on all of our products, services and features. Don't have a Z phone? You can still join The Z Life by calling 888.888.1116 to connect to ZVRS from any videophone! -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- The DeafDigest is divided into Blue and Gold sections, both ranked equal in contents, features and ads. This is the Blue section. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- - What the stories are saying about the deaf? Rachel Mazique, the reigning Miss Deaf America, was written up in the publication of University of Texas. A graduate student in the English Department she wishes to create awareness everywhere on the needs of the deaf, especially with communication barriers. Johnny Corcoran, a deaf man from Lucan, Ireland, successfully operates his own photography business. He takes portrait pictures and also of weddings. His clients are hearing. Not only that, he has established a deaf photography club where he shares his knowledge with novice deaf photographers. He did not start out to become a photographer but entered this field after experiencing frustrations with previous jobs. - Very Hot News A woman, whose two brothers are deaf, was flabbergasted by a $200,000 cell phone bill. Normally the monthly bill is around $175.00 as the two brothers are under her plan. But when both brothers vacationed in Canada, they never bothered to update their plan to international data plan. As a result, thanks to excessive text messages and video viewings, the bill jumped to $200,000. With a big and generous heart, T-Mobile reduced it to $2,500 but the sister has to pay it off within six months. - Sunday October 16th Even though pro wrestling is a fake, many people love to watch it just for laughs. We've had a number of deaf pro wrestlers over the years. But there may be a first - a deaf American pro wrestler versus a deaf Japanese pro wrestler. It was announced that deaf pro wrestler Louis Long, Buffalo, NY, who wrestles under the name of The Silent Warrior will oppose a deaf Japanese wrestler (his name not known yet) on November 26,2011 at the Ontario Convention Center in California. - Monday October 17th Hands On, a TV series in Ireland, aired in Ireland specifically for the deaf audience, is now celebrating its 16th season. It is may be the world's longest continuing deaf-related TV program. TV programs for the deaf come and go, but Hands On continues. - Tuesday October 18th After moving around three times since 1997, the fourth time is a charm as far as the Rocky Mountain Deaf School (Golden, Colorado) is a charm. This school has won a $13 million grant from the state department of education to break ground on a permanent location. - Wednesday October 19th Could bad captioning make a Deaf Comedian look bad? Yes, in the case of Steve Day, who is deaf but functions as a hearing person. On a TV program, he was telling a joke, which went like this: Let me give you an analogy The caption read like this: Let me give you (a dirty word) Steve is very upset about it. - Deaf Miscellaneous stuff One of the winners of the 2011 Australian and New Zealand Internet Awards is the Deaf Studies Research Unit at Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand ..... (Thursday-Saturday Hot Deaf News will be in the Gold edition) .............................................................. .............................................................. For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com .... weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://deafdigest.com (updated every Monday) .............................................................. .............................................................. ALL ULTRATEC TTYs ON SALE! No "Tricks" just "Treats" at WCI in October! All Ultratec TTYs are 25% off! Choose from several different models all with superior quality and state-of-the art technology. You're sure to find a TTY that is right for you. Call us at 1-800-233-9130 (V/TTY) or visit us at or online at: http://www.weitbrecht.com/onsale.php?utm_source=dd  for more details on our TTYs and all our other products. We're on Facebook and Twitter! WCI. Your Single Source for Assistive Technology .............................................................. .............................................................. TINNITUS: A CHOICE In Scotland few years ago, a hearing woman was suffering from tinnitus. It is a stubborn ringing of noise in a person's head that almost never stops. The doctor told the woman that she had a choice - to have an operation to cure tinnitus but to become deaf for good or to ignore the operation and suffer tinnitus for life but to remain hearing. An awful choice! - for ASL News version with captions, please visit: http://deafdigest.com/videos/tinnitus-to-be-deaf-or-hearing/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) ..................................................... ..................................................... open to public, no charge for admissions Eugenics and Civil Rights Topics in American History November 8, 2011 Swarthmore, PA more information at: http://deafdigest.com/deaf-eugenics-and-deaf-civil-rights-lecture/ ..................................................... ..................................................... A SWALLOWED TOBACCO An article in a deaf school magazine explained how children become deaf. There were about 10 different reasons why the children become deaf. One of the reasons was "swallowed tobacco." This is not a joke. This article was written about 115 years ago! Of course, nowadays doctors are better with finding reasons for deafness. - for ASL News version with captions, please visit: http://deafdigest.com/videos/cause-of-deafness-swallowed-tobacco/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) TAKING ADVANTAGE OF A DEAF BOXER During the 1890's, a boxing match took place between Norman Selby and a deaf boxer, whose name was not known. Selby would alert the deaf boxer to the bell being rung, indicating the end of the round. He did that a couple of times. And then on the third time, the bell did not ring but Selby told the deaf boxer it rung. The deaf boxer stopped boxing and began to walk towards his corner. At this point, Selby immediately knocked out the deaf boxer, who was in no position to defend himself. A cruel opponent? Yes. ...................................................................... ...................................................................... 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AT YOUR PERIL: HEARING COLLEGES Those that have went to Gallaudet or NTID do not have to read this story. A great friend of DeafDigest editor, himself a former oralist, graduated from a big hearing college during the pre-historic days (or rather pre-ADA days). He attended the Homecoming Day festivities at his alma mater, but before doing that, he asked the Office of Disability Services to be provided with interpreters. The screw up was big time. To make a long story short, the college was short of interpreters and were not able to accommodate his request. And to make matters worse, there has been a vacancy, since June 2010, with the director position at the Office of Disability Services. Bottom line - go to a hearing college and risk these perilous waters, which do not exist at Gallaudet or NTID. TIMES HAVE CHANGED; A SERVICE AGENCY NOT HIRING THE DEAF For years service agencies working with the deaf have hired the deaf to work with deaf clients. It was a great source of employment for the deaf. Has this changed? There was a disturbing newspaper story recently of a service agency in Phoenix, Arizona not hiring a qualified deaf applicant for a job that dealt with deaf patients. Why? An angry deaf applicant said: I tried to talk to them and ask why, but they said it was due to safety issues This angry applicant has filed a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE? A hearing person telling the interpreter - "I know how to sign" and he struggles with the letters H and I while trying to fingerspell "Hi" if you have these "hate" or "horror" stories, please mailto:barry@deafdigest.com COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR - continuing series When I have worked at different events as a court reporter, CART provider, or captioner, oftentimes people have approached me who have never seen a steno machine up close. They usually ask how the machine works, and one of the first comments many people make when they see the machine for the first time is that there are no letters on the keys.  The tops of the keys are blank. They wonder how we know which keys are which. People who use the steno machine must memorize what all the keys are.  There are 22 keys on the machine.  We use combinations of letters to make other letters.  We don't depress one key at a time like you would on a typewriter or computer keyboard, but we stroke multiple keys at once, much like chords on a piano.  A captioner must memorize what combinations of keys must be depressed in order to make up the phonetic sounds that occur in the English language. Writing whole words and phrases in a single stroke is a very important factor in being able to reach the high speeds necessary to be court reporters, CART providers, and captioners. ATTITUDE ISSUES When an employer asks: How can I trust a deaf employee to operate a machinery that costs one million dollars? Does that hearing employee need an attitude adjustment? Very certainly, yes! .............................................................. .............................................................. weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://deafdigest.com/ updated every Monday .............................................................. .............................................................. TO BE DEAF AND TO BE ISOLATED There are newspaper stories saying that technology will render obsolete our sign language  - and that the future deaf will prefer to mingle with hearing than with their peers - and that deafness will be completely eradicated thanks to the CI and genetical engineering. True or false? DeafDigest wishes to point out this following example: At a beach in New York, a deaf group sitting around on the sand was surprised when a young deaf woman, a stranger, approached them, trying to say hi. She could only communicate via gestures and body language and some "make-do" lipreading. She was thrilled to see a group of deaf people and wanted to join in the fun with them. Unfortunately she was originally with a group of young hearing people, and they yelled and waved at her, telling her to come back and to "leave the deaf people alone" She was never seen again after that encounter. next week - another example .............................................................. .............................................................. For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com for Special Notes, please go to the bottom of the Gold section .............................................................. .............................................................. Hot DeafNews boring, but important! the FCC told approximately 300 TV program providers that they must caption their TV programs even though all of them pleaded poverty. ....... The Deaf and the Law: A mentally-challenged deaf Chinese man was accused of arson at a restaurant that caused extensive damage. Arrested, he did not understand the proceedings in the courtroom and pled guilty. Afterwards, the judge realized the deaf man did not understand what was going on, and ordered a different interpreter for him. The judge then asked the deaf man, via the interpreter several times to ask him to make a plea. Fully realizing it, the deaf man pled not guilty each time the judge asked him. He will be assigned a trial date. ...... News of the Week - Looking Back 10 Years Ago: DEAFDIGEST dedicates this edition to Silent News founder Julius Wiggins who passed away on October 13th. In 1969, Julius felt there is a need for a deaf national monthly newspaper that would serve the deaf community. Not only he launched it with the assistance of wife Harriet but he had it sustained throughout the years. Deaf publications have came and gone but Silent News (monthly) and The Frat (bi-monthly magazine-type format) continue as the longest serving deaf community publications. DEAFDIGEST editor, who cut his teeth in the publications world with the Silent News, salutes Julius for a job well done! ...... News of the Week - Looking Back 5 Years Ago: Wal-Mart not good to deaf employees? According to a deaf employee, Wal-Mart is not a great employer. The employee said: - no TTY on the premises - no interpreter for a staff meeting - fellow employees must be used to field emergency phone calls from the children of the deaf employee (school issues by the principal) - store manager continues to promise "will look into it" when the deaf employee complains on these working conditions - Wal-Mart employee web site lacks information and resources that would help deaf employees ...... Deaf Apocalypse of the Week: It was mentioned last week in DeafDigest that the law in Iowa, requiring all classroom interpreters to be licensed, may be the reason for serious shortage in this field. It was pointed out to DeafDigest editor that schools in Iowa had six full years to get ready for this law to take effect. These schools did not want to pay for interpreter training classes. And also, these interpreters also had six years to get their licenses, but have done nothing. Said a deaf program administrator: So why is it the fault of the law? The law is a good one but it is the people who hoped no one would remember it! .... A Lipreading Problem: What did that person say? At the Subway checkout counter, I asked for two cookies. The woman behind the counter said something. I thought she said: Would you like to have three. I said: No, just two cookies (while holding up two fingers for emphasis) The woman then gestured drinking from a cup I then realized she was asking: Would you like to have a drink! -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- * 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 Director Rhode Island School for the Deaf Providence, Rhode Island Rhode Island School for the Deaf has initiated a search for Director. All information can be obtained on our web page:  http://www.rideaf.net -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Clinical Psychology Faculty position Gallaudet University Washington, DC The Psychology Department at Gallaudet University has a clinical psychology faculty position opening. The position description and application information can be found at: http://jobs.gallaudet.edu/ For additional information about this position, contact Dr. Patrick Brice, Clinical Psychology Program Director at: mailto:Patrick.Brice@Gallaudet.edu -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position openings in Rehabilitation field in Georgia -  Georgia Department of Labor, Vocational Rehabilitation Deafness program is seeking a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) serving the Deaf and Hard of Hearing caseload in Dublin and surrounding counties. http://www.dol.state.ga.us/Access/Service/GDOLJobDescr?position_num=00082276 &entry_timestamp=2011-10-04-15.05.05.916369 -  Cave Springs Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Life Adjustment Supervisor responsible for the direction and operation of the 52 bed dormitory and the coordination of Independent Living Skills Training for the students. Duties include supervision of the dormitory staff, coordinating the staff's work schedules and activities, managing the physical maintenance of the dormitory, and ensuring the safety and accountability of all students. http://www.dol.state.ga.us/Access/Service/GDOLJobDescr?position_num=00155920 &entry_timestamp=2011-10-04-10.42.34.584892 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position announcement Independent Living Skills Specialist The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Advocacy Resource Center position based in Las Vegas, Nevada ORGANIZATION: The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Advocacy Resource Center (DHHARC) is a statewide advocacy, resource, telecommunications distribution, and direct service center offering advocacy, referral and community education services throughout Nevada.  DHHARC has two offices in Reno/Sparks and Las Vegas. GENERAL INFORMATION: Type of appointment: Full-Time/40 hrs a week/Non-exempt Location: Position available in Las Vegas Posting date: September 28, 2011 Closing date: October 14, 2011 GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Individual provides independent living skills training and support for deaf and hard of hearing consumers to develop or maintain a maximum level of independence and ensure a higher quality of life living in the community. Individual conducts accurate assessment and develops a service plan based on clients. need and input. Provides all services outlined in the individualized service plan including skill development, training, education, support and assistance to each clients. Skill development areas focus on, but are not limited to, literacy, employment readiness, financial management, time management, using communication technologies, transportation and housing. Participates in the technology/equipment distribution as well as in the community education responsibilities of the Center.  Conducts, develops and implements program activities for DHHARC. Conducts outreach responsibilities as assigned which may include travel to rural areas.  Works in the evening and during weekend when needed. SALARY: $36,244 - $37,694 DOE, plus customary benefits. WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: - Knowledge of advocacy techniques - Knowledge of Civil Rights Laws - Maintain effective record keeping practices - Two years experience in working with deaf and hard of hearing individuals in the areas of independent living skills training, advocacy, and community outreach is required. - Knowledgeable about diversity and needs within the Hard of Hearing and Deaf populations - Knowledge of all telecommunication equipment, the relay system and related services - Ability to evaluate and assess consumer needs - Ability to complete documentation accurately and in a timely fashion - Ability to work independently as well as a team is essential - Must have valid driver's license and reliable transportation - Basic Computer Skills EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: - Bachelor's of Arts Degree Preferred, but will accept Associate of Arts Degree with 3 years of experience working with Hard of Hearing and Deaf populations - Ability to communicate using American Sign Language in strongly desired. TO APPLY: All applicants must submit a resume and an application form to DHHARC at: 999 Pyramid Way, Sparks, NV 89431.  Contact DHHARC office for the application form. APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 PM ON OR BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE (October 14, 2011) DHHARC selects applicants for employment based on job related knowledge, skills and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, gender orientation, or political affiliation. For further information contact Executive Director Edina Jambor at mailto:edina.jambor@dhharc.org or 775-355-8994 V/TTY or 775-355-8996 FAX or 775-434-0290 VP -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- job title Outreach Consultant for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Montana School for the Deaf & Blind position located in Billings or other community in Eastern Montana START DATE:  August 22, 2011 STARTING SALARY:  Dependent on education and years of experience STATUS: Permanent, Full-time (200 duty days) SUPPLEMENT REQUIRED:  Yes PAY GRADE:  Contract exempt POSITION NUMBER:  51300321 BARGAINING UNIT:  MEA/MFT CLOSING DATE:  Open until filled TYPICAL DUTIES:  Serves deaf and hard-of-hearing children in their home communities by providing information, technical assistance and consultation with the goal of promoting appropriate intervention strategies and educational practices for deaf and hard of hearing children in Montana. Facilitates the implementation of the Family Advisor Program, which involves home-based early intervention services for infants and preschool age children.  This includes working with parents, overseeing the work of family advisors, and collaborating with other service providers to develop Individual Family Service Plans (IFSPs) that appropriately meet the needs of children. Provides classroom support, consultation and technical assistance for school age children. Provides classroom based assessments, offers recommendations and suggestions to classroom teachers and specialists who directly serve deaf and hearing impaired students, and provides information on professional and instructional resources. Participates in evaluation team meetings and assists in the development of Individual Education Plans. Assists in the planning and facilitation of annual Family Learning Weekends, Summer Skills Programs, and facilitates other learning opportunities for students.  Works with the MSDB admissions coordinator to facilitate appropriate referral of students for evaluation and placement at MSDB. Completes summary reports of site visits and contacts, travel logs and expense vouchers, and other documents required by the outreach program supervisor.  Keeps Outreach Data Base current. Reviews and approves reports and invoices submitted by contracted Family Advisors. Additionally, serves as a resource to the medical, home, education and community service agencies by providing training and information. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:  Bachelor's or Master's degree in Deaf Education.  Previous experience working with deaf and hard-of-hearing children in an educational setting preferred.  Applicants with degrees in related fields and previous experience working with deaf and hard-of-hearing children will be considered.  Must be able to obtain a Montana Educator's License with special education endorsement within three years of date of hire. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:  Knowledge of general special education instructional practices and specifically best practices in the education of the deaf; educational and audiological assessment procedures and interpretation of assessment results; support services typically utilized in the education of the deaf, including speech/language and interpreter services; special education rules and regulations and the IEP/ETR process. Ability to comply with data collection, records management and reporting features assigned to the position.  Ability to develop and maintain relationships with a broad constituency through the application of skills and knowledge fundamental to the position as well as excellent interpersonal communication skills. ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS:   The successful employee must be self-directed and able to work with limited supervision or direction.   The position requires extensive travel working hours beyond those of a typical teaching position with an average of 2 to 3 nights away from home each week.  The position may require occasional work on weekends and extended workdays with meetings before and after regular school hours.  This is a "tele-work" position requiring the employee to work out of a home-based office, usually located in a community outside of Great Falls.  Telework employees must be able to maintain the basic machines and functions of an office as well as securing routine maintenance for the state vehicle assigned to the position. APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:  Selection procedures to be used in evaluating applicant's qualifications include an evaluation of the Montana State Application form, application supplement, interview, and reference checks.  Late, incomplete or unsigned applications will be rejected. Application materials required are: 1.    Signed and completed State of Montana Employment Application (PD-25, revised 04/09). Portions of the application may be photocopied if legible. 2.    Letters of reference from previous three employers (3 letters of reference). 3.    Transcripts or all coursework leading to degrees or licensure. 4.    Copies of Professional Licenses which are applicable to the requirements of the position. 5.    Applicants claiming the Handicapped Person's Employment Preference must provide verification of eligibility with the application materials by the closing date.  The required documentation includes a completed Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Certification of Disability form. 6.    Signed and dated Applicant Release of Information form. 7.    Application supplement. INQUIRIES AND REQUEST FOR APPLICATION:  MSDB 406-771-6000, any Montana Job Service.  Locally 1018 7th Street South, Great Falls, Montana, 406-791-5800 or the website:  http://www.msdb.mt.gov COMPENSATION:  This position is a contracted position 200 days.  Salary is determined by the schedule as per the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Eligible state employees are also provided paid health, dental and life insurance.  Other benefits include deferred compensation program and retirement.  Employees earn approximately 3.69 hours of sick leave for each 80 hours pay period worked and employees who qualify are entitled to up to 15 days military leave with full pay.  Earned leave benefits may be used for maternity and parental (birth/adoption) leave and for immediate family illness care. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:  Under state and federal law qualified applicants with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations. Modifications or adjustments may be provided to assist applicants to compete in the recruitment and selection process, to perform the essential duties of the job or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment available to other employees.  An applicant must request an accommodation when needed.  If you need any such accommodation, contact SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF & BLIND using the information provided above.  TTY users may call the TTY number if available or use the relay service by dialing 711-253-4091. IMMIGRATION REFORM AND CONTROL ACT:  In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, the person selected must produce within three (3) days of hire, documentation that he/she is authorized to work in the United States.  Examples of such documentation include a birth certificate or social security card along with a driver's license or other picture I.D., a United States passport, a Permanent Resident Card or an Alien Registration Card (Green Card). EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE - The Veterans Public Employment Preference Act and the Persons with Disabilities Public Employment Preference Act provide preference in public employment for certain military veterans and people with disabilities or their eligible relatives. An applicant claiming employment preference must complete an Employment Preference Form, PD-25A, available through your local Montana Job Service Workforce Center or the State of Montana Employment Information Website at: http://mt.gov!stateiobs/stateiobs.asp . You must also provide the appropriate documentation of eligibility with the application. The required documentation may include a DD~214; a document issued by the Office of the Adjutant General of the Montana National Guard certifying service; or a PHHS Certifications of Disability form. Contact your local Montana Vocational Rehabilitation Services Office, Department of Public Health and Human Services for details on obtaining persons with disabilities preference certification. For more information, contact your local Job Service Workforce Center.. SPECIAL INFORMATION: MSDB IS A RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN.  Grades encompassed in this program include elementary, middle school, and high school levels.    The schedule may also be adjusted temporarily or permanently for reasons such as training, meetings, student needs, agency needs, emergencies, etc.  This agency has been declared a non-smoking environment extending to the entire campus; there are no authorized smoking areas and smoke breaks are not given.  All successful candidates must possess a Montana Drivers License; submit to a background check, which includes a criminal record review, and must not possess any felony or DUI convictions. It is the policy of the Board that any finalist recommended for hire to a paid or volunteer position with this agency, involving regular unsupervised access to students in schools, as determined by the Superintendent, shall submit to a fingerprint-based national criminal history background check conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation prior to consideration of the recommendation for employment.  Additionally, an .Applicant Release Form. must be completed and signed as part of the application. Montana School for the Deaf and the Blind is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).  MSDB will not discriminate in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices, based on race, color, national origin, gender, disability, age, religion, ancestry, union membership or any other legally protected classification.  Announcement of this policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.  Students, parents, employees and participants who have an inquiry or complaint of harassment or discrimination, or who need information about accommodations for persons with disabilities, should contact the School Compliance Officer and Title IX/EEO Coordinator, Montana School for the Deaf and Blind, 3911 Central Avenue, Great Falls, Montana 59405. Phone (406) 771-6000. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- positions open Austine School for the Deaf & Vermont Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing various locations in Vermont Due to an expanding program we are looking for dedicated professionals to provide support and services to Deaf & Hard of Hearing students. We are now interviewing all qualified applicants for the following positions. - Teacher /Coordinator, William Center Location: Brattleboro,VT Time Base: Full -Time Qualifications: Masters Degree in Deaf Education or Special Education Minimum of 5 years teaching and administrative experience. Experience in working with a variety of disabilities including Autism. Training and experience in instruction improvement Effective communication skills to include ASL Responsibilities: Oversees the supervision and development of all William Center Teachers. Oversee daily operation of William Center Autism Program. Coordinate Special Education procedures for the William Center. Maintain accurate records. - Victim Advocate/community educator Deaf Vermonters Advocacy Services Location: statewide Vermont Time Base: 2 part-time positions Qualifications: * BA degree or equivalent experience * Fluency in American Sign Language Advocacy experience: * Work from a philosophy or empowerment * Ability to work with a diverse population * Exceptional listening skills and ability to empathize * Knowledge of domestic and sexual violence Send resume and cover letter to Keri Darling mailto:kdarling@dvas.org - Residential Advisors: Location: Brattleboro, VT Time base: All shifts; including Overnight shifts & weekends * Qualifications: Bachelors Degree or High School Graduate & 21 years of age; Effective communication skills to include ASL; Willingness to receive CPR, First Aid and Restraint Training; Willingness to learn behavior management techniques; Understands the uniqueness and development of Deaf & Hard of Hearing students. * Responsibilities:  Enhance social and interpersonal relationships among the student; Assist in the development and implementation of proactive, preventative residential  Programs which help students develop into healthy well- rounded individuals - Speech - Language Pathologist Location: Brattleboro, VT Time Base: part time - Paraprofessionals Location: Brattleboro, VT Time Base: Part time * Qualifications: Bachelors Degree or High School Diploma and 21 years old and related experience; Understands the uniqueness and development of Deaf and Hard of Hearing students; Proficiency in ASL; Valid driver's license; Willingness to obtain a VT bus license * Responsibilities: Assist teachers with tutoring and instruction, classroom management and clerical tasks; Assist with morning residential program; Must be able to assist student with physical motor needs to include lifting guiding. for all of the above positions that are based in Brattleboro, VT, please send letter of interest & resume to: Kelly Therieau Austine School for the Deaf 209 Austine Dr Brattleboro, VT 05301 or send email to: mailto:ktherieau@vcdhh.org 802-258-9510 Fax# 802-258-9574 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- - EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPENINGS AT GLAD !! - *  Director of LIFESIGNS -  Los Angeles, CA *  Job Developer/Interpreter - Anaheim, CA 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-