DeafDigest Blue - August 26, 2012 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; 16th year -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Last week's ASL Videos with captions: http://deafdigest.com/videos/hearing-employee-lie-to-deaf-employee/ http://deafdigest.com/videos/white-or-yellow-deaf-tv-captions/ This week's ASL Videos with captions: http://deafdigest.com/videos/white-captions-perfect-for-deaf-low-vision/ http://deafdigest.com/videos/interpreter-for-deaf-video-or-in-person/ Attention: these videos may not work with iPads -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Ready! Set! Sign! on Sale Now Learn sign language fingerspelling, numbers and major grammar concepts with the comprehensive DVD "Ready! Set! Sign!", on sale at Harris Communications. 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You can still join The Z Life by calling 888.888.1116 to connect to ZVRS from any videophone! -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- The DeafDigest is divided into Blue and Gold sections, both ranked equal in contents, features and ads. This is the Blue section. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Top stories about the deaf: Hearing parents were satisfied with the program Illinois School for the Deaf was giving their deaf son. They, however, were not satisfied with the state law requiring kids to come home on weekends, wasting too much time on the school bus. As a result, they pulled out their son from the school, enrolling him in a local program. There is a push by the Deaf Community in the Philippines to have the government give recognition to the Filipino Sign Language. DeafDigest has mentioned Deaf Coffee and is mentioning it again. The DiB Coffees of Hawaii has continued to make inroads in cafes in more cafes in Malaysia. DiB? It is an abbreviation for Deaf in Business, and this coffee operation is deaf-run. Again, in Malaysia, three deaf people are working together to launch a new web site, advising the deaf Malaysians on their financial needs. Bunnell, a city in Flagler County, Florida, has announced its efforts to make themselves accessible to the deaf residents via different ways. ............. Want to learn a new language in a deaf-friendly on-line context? Gallaudet University is pleased to announce to the deaf community the availability this fall of "Basic French I". For a descriptive flyer, navigate to: http://quicktime.gallaudet.edu/forlangweb/basic_French_online.pdf .............................................................. .............................................................. 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) .............................................................. .............................................................. Be On Time, all the time with Sonic Boom! Are you tired of being late? Your solution is the Sonic Boom Alarm Clock and Bed Shaker, now on sale at 25% off through the month of August. This all-in-one clock lets you select any combination of sound, flashing light or optional bed wake-up signals! For more information and to order call us at 1-800-233-9130 (V/TTY) or visit us at http://www.weitbrecht.com/onsale?php?utm_source=hlw For a copy of our catalog, email: mailto:sales@weitbrecht.com Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! WCI. Your Single Source for Assistive Technology .............................................................. .............................................................. A REASON FOR WHITE OR YELLOW CAPTIONS A director of a state commission for the deaf told DeafDigest editor last week that there is a reason for white or yellow captions. He said that deaf people with low vision prefer white or yellow captions. - for ASL News version with captions, please visit: http://deafdigest.com/videos/white-captions-perfect-for-deaf-low-vision/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) Attention: this video may not work with iPads ..................................................... ..................................................... The Deaf & Hard of Hearing in Government 2013 National Training Conference April 8-10, 2013 Washington, DC more information at: http://deafdigest.com/2013-deaf-hard-of-hearing-in-government-conference/ ..................................................... ..................................................... VIDEO INTERPRETER OR INTERPRETER IN PERSON? Sometimes deaf people use video interpreters. Sometimes deaf people use interpreters in person. Why sometimes video and sometimes in person? All depends. With a video interpreter, a deaf person cannot try to depend on him to help him with other things. But with an in-person interpreter, some deaf people are tempted to ask him to help him with other things. Both video and in-person interpreters are not supposed to "help" the deaf person - just interpret and nothing else! - for ASL News version with captions, please visit: http://deafdigest.com/videos/interpreter-for-deaf-video-or-in-person/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) Attention: this video may not work with iPads ..................................................... ..................................................... Which nations have their own "ADA" versions? http://deafdigest.com/nations-with-their-versions-of-ada/ ................................................ ................................................ A FUNNY, OR NOT SO FUNNY, REFERENCE TO GALLAUDET The Huffington Post is probably the nation's number one politically-oriented website, with columns, blogs and news on current and controversial topics. They said all comments are moderated. Well, one such article had this comment: And the plopping noise across the country from mouths dropping open was loud enough to wake every student at Gallaudet University Is this supposed to be funny or unfunny? This topic was not even deaf-related at all! ...................................................................... ...................................................................... Meet and chat with deaf singles and friends worldwide on the #1 deaf network on the Internet....Deaf Match International ! Become a member and you can access all the great features of DMI ! * Find out why Deaf Match International has worked for over 10 years....since 2001 * Sign up and list your profile for FREE * Find the most Deaf and Hard of Hearing singles online - thousands of members ! Visit:  http://www.DeafMatchInternational.com ..................................................................... ..................................................................... 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These are: Men Yehuda Gruenfeld, Israel Milan Orsagn, Czech Republic Vladimir Klasan, Serbia Sergey Salov, Germany Ferenc Frink, Hungary Jaroslav Schmid, Czech Republic Women Tatiana Baklanova, Ukraine Olga Gerasimova, Russia Annegret Ulrike Mucha, Germany Yulia Botalova, Russia Natalya Myronenko, Ukraine Olga Nazarova, Italy A LINGUISTIC SURVEY IN INDA The Indian Sign Language (ISL) will be part of the nation's linguistic survey. Conducting the survey is the People's Linguistic Survey of India, working with the Bhasha Research and Publication Centre. The hope is that the ISL will eventually be recognized as an official sign language. WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE? being constantly questioned by the client on interpreter's competency and skills! if you have these "hate" or "horror" stories, please mailto:barry@deafdigest.com COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR - continuing series Another type of realtime captioning error that people may not understand is when something comes up as two words when it should be one word or vice versa.  They may think the captioner or CART provider does not know that certain words are compound words. What many people do not understand is that there is no space bar on the steno keyboard.  A captioner or CART provider will write one stroke at a time.  That stroke may be a word or phrase on its own, or it may have to be combined with the stroke before it or after it to make a word. Examples of words that could create problems are "off," "on," "over," "back," "through," and "out". Even though a captioner writes phonetically, in order to avoid word boundary problems, the captioner must have different ways to write a word when it stands on its own as opposed to when it is used as a prefix or suffix. If a captioner put the word "overtime" in his or her dictionary, it could present a problem when sentences like these come up: "The fee started at $5 and increased overtime." This should read: "The fee started at $5 and increased over time." "He read a newspaper at the airport during his lay overtime." his should read: "He read a newspaper at the airport during his layover time." A PET PEEVE OF BEING DEAF constantly being asked if you have a hearing ear dog? (Every deaf person, no matter if it is ASL, oral, Cued Speech, late-deafened, hearing aid user, CI user, etc, share these pet peeves. You may laugh or cry) .............................................................. .............................................................. 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 .............................................................. .............................................................. The Deaf and the Law: We have a long list of deaf individuals earning law degrees, yet a good number of them are not making a living as attorneys. Why? Some of them have not passed the state bar exams. Some of them have been frustrated at lack of upward mobility at their law jobs and as a result, change careers. And again some of them have not been able to find jobs in the legal field.  We, however, do have a number of attorneys gainfully employed in the legal field. The same goes for the hearing in the legal field. ...... News of the Week - Looking Back 10 Years Ago: The new Commissioner of the Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing is Heidi Reed. She moves over from her position as Executive Director of D.E.A.F. Inc after a 14-year run. (editor's note: she continues as the Commissioner) ...... News of the Week - Looking Back 5 Years Ago: Lee Farrell, an outstanding deaf soccer player in England, was playing for his hearing Ryman team in the minor league soccer circuit. Ryman was playing against Maidstone, and the team heaped verbal abuse on Farrell, mocking his deafness.. Farrell, unaware of the abuse, continued to play on. Ryman's coach, however, was so incensed by the abuse that he filed a formal complaint with the league commissioner. Farrell, however, got the last laugh. He scored both of his team's goals as they defeated Maidstone 2-0! ...... Deaf Apocalypse of the Week: Population of Omaha, Nebraska is approximately 410,000 Population of Wilson, North Carolina is approximately 50,000 What about it? When the state threatened to close Nebraska School for the Deaf, the city did not fight to keep it open. As a result, the school closed, and deaf education in the state has never been the same. When the state threatened to close Eastern North Carolina School for the deaf, the city fought tooth and nail to keep the school open. The state backed off. Why? Jobs would have been lost in Wilson, NC. Omaha, NE, a bigger city, was in a better position to absorb these lost jobs a decade ago when economy was stronger. .... A Lipreading Problem: What did that person say? A friend invites you for dinner, and explains something about the way he prepared his recipe for a dish that was very delicious. You thought he said: this is tomorrow tomorrow dish?  Makes no sense to me he actually said: this is Tamari (Tamari is a special soy sauce) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- * 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- - EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPENINGS AT GLAD !! - -  Staff Interpreter -  Los Angeles, CA -  Staff Interpreter - Bakersfield, CA -  Staff Interpreter - Riverside, CA (Two positions) 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Mental Health Clinician - Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services St. Cloud, Minnesota $22.18 to $32.69 per hour ($46,312 to $68,257 per year) We are seeking a mental health clinician to provide culturally affirmative mental health services to deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing consumers living in St. Cloud, MN and Central Minnesota. The ideal candidate will have a Master's Degree in a behavioral health field such as counseling, psychology, or social work; be licensed or licensed-eligible as a mental health professional (LPC, LPCC, LP, LICSW or LMFT) in State of Minnesota; be fluent in ASL; and have extensive experience in mental health counseling including knowledge of clinical/crisis interventions and psychiatric medications. Minnesota is a great place to live and work offering the best of both large metropolitan areas as well as small town charm. In addition to a rewarding career we offer an excellent benefit and compensation package. To learn more about how you can make a difference, please send your resume to Dr. John Gournaris at mailto:john.gournaris@state.mn.us -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- open positions Interpreter Training Program Troy University Troy, Alabama Two (2) position openings: 1.)Director of ITP 2.) American Sign Language Instructor DIRECTOR OF INTERPRETER TRAINING PROGRAM Interested in becoming an essential part of one of the leading Interpreter Training Programs? Troy University is now seeking a full-time Director of the Interpreter Training Program. Apply here: http://tinyurl.com/9oycqp8 Description:  The College of Education at Troy University, Troy, Alabama invites applications for a full-time non-tenure track position at the Lecturer/Distinguished Lecturer level, or tenure track position at the Assistant/Associate/Full professor level as Program Director in the undergraduate Interpreter Training Program (ITP). The Director will be housed in the Department of Education on the Troy Campus and report directly to the Chair of the Department of Education. Responsibilities include teaching, academic advisement, coordinating field placements, assisting Department Chair in recruiting qualified adjunct instructors, promoting the program to potential markets, recruiting students, facilitating the curriculum group for ITP, supporting the ASL/ITP Club, maintaining required office hours and planning and evaluation of program in support of the department's goals and activities. The Director will be the liaison between the department chair and the faculty and staff in ITP. Will provide expertise and guidance to the Language Lab Mentors in their support of the program as they create materials and communicate with students. The successful candidate must exhibit communication and leadership skills in all activities. These activities should include open lines of communication with faculty, staff, students, administration, Deaf community, regional support systems, state and federal agencies, and groups/individuals within the university and global community. Minimum Qualifications: -    Master's degree -    Experience teaching ASL and/or Interpreting in an education/community/agency setting -    Experience in the use of educational technology and/or distance learning -    Experience in curriculum program management and development -    Demonstrated evidence of successful collaboration with one of the following: school systems, community agencies, and other organizations -    Demonstrate evidence of professional involvement in the field Preferred Qualifications: -    An earned doctorate in deaf studies or related field -    National certification in interpreting and/or ASLTA certification -    Ability to address grant opportunities -    Demonstrated leadership and membership in national professional organizations such as RID, ASLTA, & NAD and CIT (Conference of Interpreter Trainers) To learn more about this position and the Troy University ITP, visit our website: http://troy.troy.edu/education/itpindex.html Apply here: http://tinyurl.com/9oycqp8 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INSTRUCTOR Interested in becoming a team member of one of the leading Interpreter Training Programs? Troy University is now seeking a full-time American Sign Language Instructor. Apply here: http://tinyurl.com/72btnqo Essential Responsibilities: -    Primary teaching assignment in American Sign Language. -    Collaborate with other interpreter training/sign language faculty and the Education Department Chair, providing leadership for the interpreter training/sign language curriculum and program development, student recruitment and retention, and representing Troy University's Interpreter Training Program at various venues throughout the year. -    Participate in related University and curricular activities. -    Incorporate learning-centered college principles and concepts. Classes may be offered during daytime or evening hours. Minimum Qualifications: -    Master's degree -    Experience teaching ASL and/or Interpreting in an education/community/agency setting -    Experience in the use of educational technology and/or distance learning -    Experience in curriculum program management and development -    Demonstrated evidence of successful collaboration with one of the following: school systems, community agencies, and other organizations -    Demonstrated evidence of professional involvement in the field To learn more about this position and the Troy University ITP, visit our website: http://troy.troy.edu/education/itpindex.html Apply here: http://tinyurl.com/72btnqo. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Troy University is an EEO/AA employer. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Job Developer for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Taylorsville, Utah (near Salt Lake City) The purpose of this position is to increase employment opportunities for Deaf and hard of hearing individuals in Utah by educating potential employers of the abilities of individuals who are Deaf and hard of hearing.  The job developer's duties include but are not limited to: -    Encourage employers to hire people who are Deaf and hard of hearing -    Build and maintain relationships with employers -    Teach employers about incentives such as tax credits -    Help employers find reasonable accommodations for employing individuals who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing -    Explain employment support services such as vocational rehabilitation, employment networks, and job coaches -    Coordinate with other agencies and services that help people find jobs -    Occasionally work with individuals for job placement and job retention Qualifications: Individuals with a BA/BS degree are encouraged to apply; preference will be given to individuals with a Master'ss degree or Bachelors with relevant work experience.  Fields to include but are not limited to: vocational rehabilitation, psychology, sociology, social work, behavioral sciences, communications, marketing, management.  Must be fluent in American Sign Language (ASL). Pay Range:  $18.90-$31.65 Where: 5709 S. 1500 W, Taylorsville, UT 84123 (approximately 10 miles south of Salt Lake City) Where to find more information: See the job announcement and apply on-line for the Deaf Employment Specialist position at https://statejobs.utah.gov/JobAnnouncement.jsp?rid=27321 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position announcements Learning Center for the Deaf Framingham, MA Childcare Center Teacher http://deafdigest.com/learning-center-deaf-teacher-child-care-center/ If you are interested in applying please apply online: http://www.tlcdeaf.org and submit a cover letter, resume, application (found on website) as well as three references and/or letters of recommendation to mailto:hr@tlcdeaf.org All documents are required to move the application process forward. Each application will be carefully reviewed, and those candidates who are most qualified will be invited for an interview. The Learning Center for the Deaf is an EOE. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position announcement Overnight Child Care Supervisor Walden School (at Learning Center for the Deaf) Framingham, MA Overnight Child Care Supervisor http://deafdigest.com/walden-deaf-school-overnight-childcare-supervisor-job/ If you are interested in applying please apply online: http://www.tlcdeaf.org and submit a cover letter, resume, application (found on website) as well as three references and/or letters of recommendation to mailto:hr@tlcdeaf.org All documents are required to move the application process forward. Each application will be carefully reviewed, and those candidates who are most qualified will be invited for an interview. The Learning Center for the Deaf is an EOE. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Interim Deaf/Hard of Hearing and Physical Disabilities Advisor University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI Position Number:     02039327 Official Title:     ASSOC/NO PREFIX/SR STUDENT SERVICES CORD Working Title:     Interim Deaf/Hard of Hearing and Physical Disabilities Advisor Position Type:     Non-Teaching Academic Staff Department:     B056035 SAC-Deaf & Hard of Hearing Program Description of School/College/Dept/Program: The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) invites nominations and applications for a fixed term academic staff position of Advisor (working title, Interim Deaf/Hard of Hearing and Physical Disabilities Advisor(DHH-PD Advisor) UWM, a Doctoral/Research Extensive university, is Wisconsin's premier public urban university offering a comprehensive liberal arts and professional education to its 30,000 students. The Student Accessibility Center (SAC) is located in the Division of Academic Affairs and the DHH-PD Advisor reports to the Assistant Director of SAC. SAC provides academic support services to approximately 720 students with disabilities. The DHH-PD Advisor will be responsible for maintaining a caseload of about 65-70 students. Job Summary/Basic Function: The primary purpose of the DHH-PD Advisor is to assess and provide reasonable and appropriate academic support services and accommodations to students and prospective students who are deaf or hard of hearing and those who have physical disabilities. The DHH-PD Advisor serves as a disability specialist, interprets disability documentation to determine eligibility and appropriate academic accommodations for students, manages student caseload, provide advocacy, and provides academic study-skills assistance to SAC students. The secondary purpose is providing consultation, education and training to the campus community about accommodating students with disabilities and ensuring compliance with the ADA, serving as a resource to the campus and community, and representing UWM, SAC and the DHH Program in outreach activities. The Advisor will also assist with the D/HH Program's outreach and other program projects as assigned. This position is a twelve-month 100% academic staff. Minimum Qualifications: - Fluency in American Sign Language and ability to communicate using multiple sign language modes. - Bachelor's degree in rehabilitation, special education or related field required - Working knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. - For consideration of Associate prefix title, 0-2 years of experience working with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing population. - For consideration No prefix title, 2-4 years of experience working with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing population. - For consideration of Senior prefix title, 4 or more years of experience working with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing population. Preferred Qualifications: - Master's degree in rehabilitation, special education or related field. - Experience in the higher education environment. - Working knowledge of Deaf culture and issues relating to hearing loss. - Working knowledge of accommodation services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students. - Working knowledge of Physical and Mobility disabilities. - Excellent English communication skills; both oral and written. Special Instructions to Applicants: Complete application materials must include a letter of application addressing educational and professional level work experience as it relates to all required and preferred qualifications, a professional resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references. All finalists for this position will be required to participate in a criminal records review consistent with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act and will be required to submit an official copy of their college transcript. If continuous, indicate initial application review date. Open Until Filled     No Position Contact Name:     Shannon Aylesworth Contact Person Phone Number:     414-229-3340 Contact Person Email:     mailto:aylessr@uwm.edu EEO Statement: UWM is an AA/EEO Employer ADA Policy For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message "Your application has been submitted" is displayed and you receive a confirmation number. It is the policy of UWM to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are applicants for employment. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact mailto:uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual's disability. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * How did you hear about this employment opportunity? No Response Public Job Posting Internal Job Posting Agency Referral Advertisement/Publication Personal Referral Web site UWM Employment Site Other * Please indicate the specific source: (Open Ended Question) Required Documents Cover Letter References Resume -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- The University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus is currently hiring several interpreters for the 2012 Fall semester. Here is the link to the University’s employment site: https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=562708 Use Requisition # 179972 If you have questions that are not answered in the posting, you may call the Associate Director of Access Programs, Mari Magler at 612 624-3730 or the Manager of Interpreting Services, Scott Marshall at 612 626-4954. Jules Jules Lehto, ASL Interpreter University of Minnesota Disability Services McNamara Alumni Center 200 Oak Street SE, Suite 180 Minneapolis, MN 55455-2002 Phone: (612) 626-1346 Fax: (612) 626-9654 Cell: (612) 203-2064 http://ds.umn.edu/ Mind the Gap Films are looking for a production coordinator for Hands On, the TV programme for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community on RTE 1. Position runs from Mid September to early January. A minimum of two years experience working in TV production (as PA/coordinator) is essential – please do not apply for this position if you do not meet this requirement. Fluent English and excellent communication skills are a requirement. Knowledge of Irish Sign Language and the Irish Deaf Community is a distinct advantage. Some experience with self-shooting, editing and data management is preferable. Applicants must be creative, hardworking, enthusiastic and flexible, with the ability to adapt their skills to work across all areas of production. They must have good organisational skills and be willing to work in a mixed Deaf and hearing team. Irish Sign Language classes will be provided. Key responsibilities include: Co-ordinating shoots Sourcing & Booking Locations & Interviewees Assisting with research Thinking creatively about programme content Managing post production Data management Send your CV and cover letter by Friday 24th August. Due to the high volume of applications we may be unable to reply to unsuccessful candidates. http://www.iftn.ie/jobs/?act1=record&aid=18&rid=1749&only=1&force=1&tpl=jobslist Deadline: 24th August 2012 UTAH SCHOOLS FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND 742 Harrison Blvd., Ogden, Utah  84404 Telephone (801) 629-4702 Voice, (801) 629-4701 TTY Salt Lake Telephone (801) 464-2000 Voice, (801) 464-2001 TTY Toll Free in Utah 1-800-990-9328 $ Announces the Position of Student Educational Services Aide/Assistive Technology Location:   Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind   Announcement No. 50-12 742 Harrison Blvd.      Schedule TL Ogden, UT  84404 DPR 50109/6170 JOB SUMMARY   Responsible for Braille note and embosser inventory, including troubleshooting onsite and over the phone, testing, arranging for repairs when needed, following up on student success with technology, keeping detailed notes on equipment status, anticipating future needs to ensure students have necessary technology to access their education; answers support telephone calls on technology for the blind/visually impaired; installs, updates, and supports software for the blind/visually impaired, i.e., JAWS, MAGic, Kurzweil, etc.; keeps track of licenses, renews codes as necessary, ensures that appropriate SMAs are ordered so USDB users have the most current version; provides support to Ogden campus students on technology, including braillenotes, embossers, iPads, JAWS, etc.; trains staff directly regarding use of technology with students; presents and teaches at conferences on technology at Ogden campus upon request; performs other duties as assigned.  Some travel on visits with other USDB employees may be required throughout the year on a limited basis. JOB REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS    Must be Braille proficient in contracted and uncontracted Braille; know technology such as Braille note, embosser, JAWS, scanners, screen readers, Braillers, and other V.I. equipment, and educational needs specific to the blind/visually impaired students. Ability work independently; deal with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact and professionalism; communicate clearly and effectively; maintain strict confidentiality.  Must be dependable and have good organizational and time-management skills.  Must pass a Braille standards test for contracted/uncontracted Braille/Nemeth Braille with an 85% or better score.  Successful completion of criminal background check is required for this position. SALARY AND BENEFITS   $12.93 per hour.  This position is eligible for a full benefits package including medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance, a retirement plan, paid leave to include annual, sick, and holiday pay, and other valuable benefits.  The State requires employees to receive their pay through direct deposit or a payroll debit card account. ASSIGNMENT PERIOD  This is a full time position, 181 days each school year.  Work schedule Monday through Friday, seven-and-one-half (7-1/2) hours per day.  It is a time-limited, temporary position that may become permanent without further recruitment. OPENING DATE:   August 13, 2012                       CLOSING DATE: August 19, 2012 HOW TO APPLY: To be considered for this position, you must register and submit an electronic application and resume with the Utah Job Match on-line system at https://statejobs.utah.gov.  The requisition number for this position is 27392. Reasonable accommodation is provided in the interview process for known disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants. To request a reasonable accommodation in the interviewing process, please contact the Human Resource Office, (801) 629-4705 or (801) 629-4726, at least 24 hours prior to the interview. The State of Utah, Executive Branch, participates in the Federal Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). If hired, your continued employment will be contingent upon confirmation of your employment eligibility through the E-Verify Program. Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants. Full Time Case Manager North Shore Elder Service is accepting applications for a full time (35 hours per week) Case Manager to work as part of an interdisciplinary team within our Home Care and GAFC Programs. Using intensive interdisciplinary case management, the goal is to help frail and vulnerable clients remain independent in the community. Duties include assessing the needs of frail elders in the community, coordinating service plans and monitoring client progress. Service area includes Danvers, Peabody, Marblehead, Salem and Middleton. Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field and experience working with elders. ASL fluency a plus. Applicants must have their own transportation. NSES is a private nonprofit organization with a Fit Friendly designation from the American Lung Association. We are conveniently located near routes 128, 114 and 1. Benefits include group medical and dental, life and disability insurance, 12 paid holidays, vacation, sick leave and personal time. Send resume and cover letter to Lisa Sculley, North Shore Elder Services, 152 Sylvan St. Danvers, MA. 01923, or email to lsculley@nselder.org. [Email is preferred.] No phone calls please. EOE/AA ……… Job Opportunity in Allen area school DATE: until filled ADDRESS: 2350 Estates Parkway Lucas, Texas WEBSITE: http://www.lovejoyisd.net/MP.cfm?P=4146& Job opening for ASL Teacher Classroom Aide Paraprofessional Level job Apply at http://www.lovejoyisd.net Work school hours (8:30am – 4:30pm) approximately 30 hours per week Assist in classroom instruction, interpret for short staff meetings and parent/teacher meetings, tutor before/after school, work with students one-on-one when needed. Job offers benefits and regular hours, plus continued ASL practice for student-interpreters. ITP students or graduates of ITP are preferred, but other skilled ASL users are encouraged to apply. CONTACT PERSON NAME: Kristen Kinnard CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: kristen_kinnard@lovejoyisd.net CONTACT TELEPHONE #: 469-742-8703 voice ………. Assistant Professor of American Sign Language and Interpreting Studies The Department of Classical and Modern Languages at the University of Louisville is seeking a dedicated professional to teach courses in Interpreting Studies and all levels of American Sign Language. This tenure-track position will begin fall 2013 at the assistant professor rank. Qualifications: native or near-native proficiency in American Sign Language, ASLTA certification, and a doctorate in American Sign Language, ASL Studies, ASL Linguistics, Interpreting, Deaf Education, or a closely related field. Applicants with a master’s degree and ongoing graduate work toward a doctorate will also be considered. An ASL Interpreting certificate (e.g. CDI, NIC, or RID) is highly desirable. Applicants must have experience in working with the Deaf Community and be willing to work collaboratively with administrators, colleagues, and stud ents as the department continues to develop its BS program in American Sign Language Interpreting Studies. Teaching excellence and scholarly promise are essential. The successful candidate may also be asked to assume an administrative role. Dossiers received by November 15, 2012 will be given full consideration, but review of applications will continue until position has been filled. Initial interviews will be conducted by phone in early December. Please apply online at and upload your CV at the University of Louisville Human Resources website www.louisville.edu/jobs. You will need to select Job #28403. In addition, please send a cover letter, a hard copy of your CV, evidence of teaching excellence, and an official graduate transcript to: Prof. Regina Roebuck, Chair, ASLIS Search, Department of Classical and Modern Languages, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40292. Please also have three letters of recommendation sent to Prof. Roebuck. If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, you may schedule an appointment at (502) 852-6542 with Employment Services at the Human Resources office, located at 1980 Arthur Street, Louisville, KY 40208. The University of Louisville is a nationally recognized research university located in the largest Metropolitan area of Kentucky. If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodations to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Employment Office at (502) 852-6538. The University of Louisville is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, Americans with Disabilities Employer, committed to diversity and, in that spirit, seeks applications from a broad variety of candidates. ……….. www.alpineschools.org/employment 8/1/2012 Name: American Sign Language (704)        Posting End Date: 8/7/2012 Location:   AMERICAN FORK HIGH SCHOOL Overview:   .67 contract beginning August 17, 2012; one year only. Qualification:    Applicants who will be teaching with a Letter of Authorization or working on an Alternative Route to Licensure will be hired on a one year contract. Required Certificate(s): (One or more are required to qualify for this position.) Utah Alternative Route Licensure Secondary Required Endorsement(s): (One or more are required to qualify for this position.) American Sign Language Salary:     Salary            Benefit:    Standard Benefits Salary Range: Name: Doug Finch        Street Address:   510 North 600 East Title:      Principal         City: American Fork E-mail:     dfinch@alpinedistrict.org           State:      UT Phone:      801-756-8547            ZIP:  84003 ……. Evening Interpreters needed for Fall semester DATE: 8/27/12-12/13/12 TIME: 6:00 – 9:00 & 5:30 – 9:45 p.m. ADDRESS: 3737 Motley Drive Mesquite, Texas Eastfield college, located in Mesquite, Texas, is in need of Interpreters for Fall semester evening classes beginning August 27, 2012. We have openings for Monday/Wednesday evening classes and Tuesday/Thursday evening classes. CONTACT PERSON NAME: Cindi Allen CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: cla4341@dcccd.edu CONTACT TELEPHONE #: (972) 860-8348 ……….. Arkansas State University-Beebe has requests for Interpreters for this fall 2012 semester.   Please direct any inquiry to Tisha L. Marzewski, Coordinator for Disability Services at tlmarzewski@asub.edu and/or 501.882.8863. ……… pulaski tech (Arkansas) seeks interpreters Rochelle Redus, MSW Disabilities Services Counselor-Main Campus Interpreter Scheduler 3000 West Scenic Drive North Little Rock, AR 72118 (rm 241) Phone: (501) 812-2333        Fax: (501)812-2333  TEXT ONLY 501-257-7822 Email:  rredus@pulaskitech.edu Adjunct Faculty,  American Sign Language at Austin Community College CITY: Austin, Texas WEBSITE: http://www5.austincc.edu/ehire/posting/online_version.php?job_num=1109011 Adjunct Faculty,  American Sign Language Job #1109011 Close Date: 08/17/2012 http://austincc.edu/jobs Position Information Location - Multiple Locations Hours - Days and Evenings Salary - Salary is assigned according to the Adjunct Faculty Salary Scale FLSA Status - Exempt Other Pre-Employment Criminal Background Checks are required for all Staff and Faculty positions. Job Purpose To instruct students in American Sign Language courses in accordance with College policies and procedures. Education Qualifications Required Master's degree or above in ASL, Deaf Studies or Deaf Education; or Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in coursework related to ASL, Deaf Studies, ASL Linguistics or language teaching methodologies. Preferred Master's degree or PhD in American Sign Language. Work Experience Preferred Experience teaching at a community college or university. ACC Benefits Overview Full-time Faculty and Staffing Table employees who work in full-time and/or part-time positions at the College are eligible for ACC medical benefits effective the first of the month after their first 90 days of employment. ACC benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, short and long term disability, retirement plans and AD&D. CONTACT PERSON NAME: Ritchie Bryant CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: rbryant@austincc.edu Job Opening: Production Worker - Pasadena, Texas SCHUETZ http://www.schuetz.net Production Worker Reports to: Directly reports to Line Leader and Supervisor with dotted line to Production Manager. Compensation: Pay rates range between $10 . $13.50 per hour depending on one.s skill level and position. Schedule: 6am-6pm or 6pm-6am on a 12 hour shift pattern work schedule. (Example: Week 1 you would work Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday, and Week 2 you would work Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. This schedule would rotate every other week.) Working weekends and overtime is often necessary and required. Location: Pasadena, Texas (Near Houston) Benefits: Medical/Rx, dental, matching 401(k), disability, and life insurance. Main Duties & Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To: * Setting up, operating, and monitoring machinery. * Assembling product (manually as well as the use of tools). * Cleaning equipment and station area. * Loading and unloading materials/products. * Feeding material into machines. * Marking product. * Various quality checking processes and procedures. * Inspecting product during each stage of production to ensure product meets specs and standards. * Helping/assisting machine operators. * Other duties as assigned Essential Physical Functions: * Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. consistently throughout a 12+ hour shift. * Must be able to stand for long periods of time during a 12+ hour shift. * Must be able to consistently bend, stoop, and reach overhead. * Must be able to withstand working in all weather conditions- Work environments are not climate controlled. * Must have good manual dexterity to work with small parts and small tools. * Must be able to handle large size objects (for example, products that can be 5 ft wide and 6 ft. tall) * Regular use of tools requires some degree of co-ordination, speed and concentration * Ability to carry out repetitive tasks quickly and accurately. Work Environment: * Most tasks and responsibilities require working in a non-climate controlled manufacturing plant. . (exposure to disagreeable conditions typical to a manufacturing plant.) * While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. * The employee is regularly exposed to high noise environments. * The employee may be exposed to dust. * The employee may be exposed to chemicals. * When in the plant Personal Protective Equipment includes but is not limited to: safety footwear, eye, hearing and hand protection. Requirements: * Candidates must be: * reliable * fast-paced, efficient, and detail oriented. * team-oriented * able to follow directions easily * willing and able to do physically intensive tasks * Previous manufacturing/production experience, strongly desired. ** Qualified and interested candidates may apply to**: schutzjobsTX@gmail.com HEARING INTERPRETER certified QAST Level 2 or higher. Clinton Schol District has opening. Send resume to Deb Swink, 683 Poplar St, Clinton, AR 72031 or email to swinkd@clinton.k12.ar.us Staff Interpreter (Part Time) Granite State Independent Living (GSIL) in NH seeks a part-time staff interpreter to join it's team. As the organization's staff interpreter, this person would provide ASL/English interpretation, transliteration, and translation for staff, consumers, and board members of the Independent living Center (i.e. board and staff meetings, independent living skills trainings and goal setting, one-on-one and team meetings, housing, equipment, employment, & benefits counseling, workshops & trainings, document translation, editing, etc.), collaborate with free-lance interpreters as needed and adhere to the NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct, HIPPA, and laws related to communication access and NH State Interpreter Licensure. This person would also provide support for internal Interpreter/CART referral as needed. Qualifications include: - NH State Interpreting License - National Interpreter Certification preferred - Experience in Human Services settings highly desirable - Minimum Associates Degree, Bachelor Degree preferred - Capability of travel throughout the state - Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications Persons with disabilities encouraged to apply. Send resume and cover letter to: hr@gsil.org<mailto:hr@gsil.org> or fax (603) 225-3304 GSIL is an Equal Opportunity Employer www.gsil.org<http://www.gsil.org> -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- other deaf-related jobs http://deafdigest.com/other-deaf-jobs/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Special notes: