DeafDigest Blue - November 27, 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/famous-deaf-people/ http://deafdigest.com/videos/psychology-of-deafness/ This week's ASL Videos with captions: http://deafdigest.com/videos/ugly-deaf-incident-at-mcdonalds/ http://deafdigest.com/videos/deaf-general-manager-of-pizza-chain/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Shopping for the Best Deals? If you are shopping for the best deals, be sure to go to the Harris Communications website on Monday, November 28th. For one day only, we are having 20% off everything on our website* PLUS you will receive a free SBP100 Vibrating Travel Clock with purchases over $100. 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Present polling trends have been favorable to her Greens political party. If her party gets at least 12 percent of vote, then Mathers gets in as the new MP. Love of lizards was what led Trent Bell, a deaf New New Zealander to a growing business operation in the field of herpetology (lizards, frogs, etc). His company, EcoGecko Consultants has won two years of consulting contracts with clients. He advises clients with ecological concerns and issues. - Very Hot News One of the North Carolina's two schools for the deaf was supposed to be shut down for good, but at the last minute the state administrators crafted a Solomonic solution. The Eastern North Carolina SD would take over the operations of the school for the blind in Raleigh. This blind school would then function as a satellite campus. And the North Carolina SD would continue as is. And both deaf schools would be encouraged to lease out empty space for other educational programs. This was important because the Morganton and the Wilson economies would plunge overnight if both schools closed. - Sunday November 20th How often is it that a TV station will reach out to the Deaf Community to address captioning concerns? KSL-TV, in Salt Lake City, did - and it has resulted in improved captions. And going one up, the TV station has inserted at the bottom of its web site - a "Closed Caption Assistance" link. That way when there are no captions, the deaf person could link and follow whatever the screen says. - Monday November 21st Nearly 200 deaf Filipinos rallied in front of the House of Representatives to demand the passing of two bills, for interpreters for the deaf in the court room, and for captioning of TV news. - Tuesday November 22nd If the state of Virginia has its way, the following agencies will be consolidated - Department of Rehabilitative Services, Department for the Aging AND Department for Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Already, the deaf community is upset about it. - Wednesday November 23rd Kathi Johnson is no longer the superintendent of the Jean Massieu Academy, a charter school for the deaf in Texas. No reason was given for her departure. - Deaf Miscellaneous stuff You can watch mtvU's Quiet Campus (Gallaudet) series on video. The link is: http://www.mtvu.com/category/shows/quiet-campus/ The series are as follows: An Unseen Look Inside Deaf Culture Welcome to Gallaudet Anticipation Homecoming Epilogue The series are both in ASL and with captions. ..... (Thursday-Saturday Hot Deaf News will be in the Gold edition) .............................................................. .............................................................. 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AN UGLY DEAF INCIDENT AT MCDONALDS A deaf husband and wife couple, both of them anti-hearing extremists, walked into a local McDonalds. They used ASL to order their food. Of course, the woman behind the counter did not understand ASL. She called for her manager to help. Yes, the manager also did not understand ASL. It only made the deaf couple angrier and angrier. At this point, another deaf couple entered McDonalds and saw this incident. They were so embarrassed that they quickly left the place. DeafDigest does not know what happened afterwards. But signing ASL with hearing people that does not know ASL is the worst example of Deaf Extremism! - for ASL News version with captions, please visit: http://deafdigest.com/videos/ugly-deaf-incident-at-mcdonalds/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) ..................................................... ..................................................... ADARA Breakout Conference Atlanta, Georgia June 28-30, 2012 more information at: http://deafdigest.com/deaf-adara-conference/ ..................................................... ..................................................... WHY DID A DEAF GENERAL MANAGER QUIT HIS JOB? A deaf man was a general manager of a pizza place, which is part of a well-known pizza chain. He was the top boss at the pizza place. Everybody reported to him. One day he quit. Why? He had no interpreter and the job was stressful. Customers complaining. Kitchen staff arguing. Waiters arguing. Health inspectors show up without warning. Executives from the national chain headquarters show up without warning. Truck drivers arrive and complain about not being paid for the deliveries, etc, etc. Hearing managers face the same thing, but they can communicate. The deaf manager, without interpreter, was almost helpless in communications! - for ASL News version with captions, please visit: http://deafdigest.com/videos/deaf-general-manager-of-pizza-chain/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) A VIETNAMESE HERBALIST HEALING THE DEAF? There was a newspaper story of Vo Hoang Yen, a herbalist in Vietnam. A herbalist works with plants to try to heal paralysis, spinal issues AND deafness. Is deafness actually being healed? The story said that Nguyen Thi Hang, a 14-year old deaf girl, is now hearing, thanks to sessions with this herbalist. Fact or fiction? You decide! INTERRPETERS IN SCHOOL DISTRICTS After watching the video last week (Cheap or Expensive), a veteran administrator of a deaf agency said: The issue is not the cost but the quality of classroom interpreters. Some schools can hire high quality interpreters for the rates they offer and others cannot. The real issue is to hire interpreters who can provide quality interpreting and are qualified at the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) state required level. Many states allow schools to hire interpreters below the state EIPA level of 3.5. That means the state considers the deaf to be of low priority in the education totem pole. The cost does play a factor but is not the only factor. ...................................................................... ...................................................................... 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 ! 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A DEAF ARTIST WITH A RARE SKILL IN NEW YORK CITY New York is considered the capital of art. Many hungry artists move to New York and hope to strike gold. Striking gold, in a way, is what deaf artist Jerry Pagane was able to accomplish. He is a gold leaf artist, a skill so rare that only a few of them can be found in New York City. Before making it great in the world of art, Pagane attended NTID. WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE? losing job as a school interpreter only because the sole deaf child in the district graduates! if you have these "hate" or "horror" stories, please mailto:barry@deafdigest.com COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR - continuing series Another question I frequently hear is:  Aren't you going to be replaced soon by tape recorders or other newer technology? This has been a question that has been asked for over 40 years.  As far back as the 1960s, people were predicting that court reporting was a doomed profession because tape recorders would soon replace court reporters.  When videotape came upon the scene, some people were sure that videotaping proceedings would soon take the place of court reporting. The key to success for court reporters, CART providers, and realtime captioners has been that they have embraced technology over the years.  Rather than simply fearing that they would be replaced by technology, they have used technology to change the way that they do their jobs. When you see a realtime reporter writing on a steno machine today, the one thing that remains basically the same is the layout of the steno keyboard.  Other than that, the look is quite different. Instead of steno paper flowing out of the back of their steno machines, for realtime reporters you will find computers connected to their steno machines. Court reporters can synchronize their transcripts with the video or audio that has been recorded, and they can provide compressed and e-mailed transcripts.  Captioners and CART providers provide an instantaneous translation of what is being said to provide access for the consumers who rely upon their services. Court reporting is a career where people have taken advantage of changes in technology to make sure that their profession continues to stay in demand. WHAT IS IEP? IEP stands for the Individualized Education Plan. It was created by the law called the Individualized Education Plan IEP is a "road map" for a deaf child to meet its specific educational goals, with assistance of school district (or school for the deaf) services and accommodations. Is it possible that a deaf child, moving from one school district to another, would have different IEPs? Yes, but DeafDigest does not want to get into that! .............................................................. .............................................................. 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: A deaf girl, the smartest student in her mainstreamed classes, was sheltered by her domineering mother everywhere she went. She was not allowed to go out on her own to mingle with people. As a result, her personality has become fragile, unable to deal with life's setbacks - demanding college courses, broken romances, employment frustrations, etc. 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! Researchers, from Children's Hospital Boston and the National Institute on Deafness and other Communication Disorders, are saying that a new gene therapy is available that could just possibly reverse deafness in some people. This type of gene therapy was not made available in the past. ....... The Deaf and the Law: The IEP stands for the Individualized Education Plan. The law states that deaf and disabled students must be guided by IEP, which is a legal piece of paper. The IEP is a plan on for the mainstreamed student to be educated with assistance of services and accommodations. ...... News of the Week - Looking Back 10 Years Ago: Tennessee Council for the Hearing Impaired is no more! Whoa - not what you may think - that agency has formally changed its name to Tennessee Council for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired/ Said the agency officer "finally!" ...... News of the Week - Looking Back 5 Years Ago: There are serious behavioral problems on the Mackworth Island, which houses the Governor Baxter School for the Deaf, in Maine, not too far from Portland. Serious behavioral problems, yes, but whoa - it has nothing to do with human beings! The island is overrun with wild, unruly turkeys, the source of these behavioral problems. The state fish and game officials stocked the island with birds two years ago as part of a conservational program. This plan backfired since these birds block the road and deposit their droppings everywhere. The school officials need to make a decision to solve this behavioral problem. And this is not a new problem. Way back in the late eighties the island was overrun with menacing, wild dogs! ...... Deaf Apocalypse of the Week: DeafDigest has said it before and will say it again, that Rochester is the world's most Deaf Friendly city. Yet why is the police living in the Dark Ages? A newspaper story said: According to Monroe County Sheriff's Office spokesman John Helfer: "The TTY has been the industry standard for many years and is still widely used" Huh! We, the deaf use video phones and text pagers. TTY? Get real! .... A Lipreading Problem: What did that person say? During the employee Thanksgiving lunch, I asked what did she bring for us? I thought she said: whatnot pie She actually said: walnut pie -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- * 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- December 1, 2011 deadline position opening Director Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services, Office for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Austin, Texas December 1, 2011 deadline full position description and application instructions at: http://deafdigest.com/texas-deaf-director-position/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Job Advertisement Executive Director Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Albuquerque, New Mexico Closing Date:         Wednesday, November 30th, 2011 Executive Director The Commission for Deaf and Hard of Hearing is seeking an Executive Director (ED). The ED will be responsible for managing department directors and other agency staff; plan and direct new and current programs or services; oversight of the development of the Agency's program budget projection; develop program goals and objectives; develop Request for Proposals; management and oversight of various Agency contracts; work and interact with the other State Government agencies; review proposed regulations; respond to multiple inquiries from legislators, other agencies and many interested parties; represent the Agency at meetings and public functions; participate in legislative activities that include presenting program and policy analysis; represent the Agency during legislative sessions. Qualifications for the position: A Master's Degree in Business, Public Administration, Social Services or a related field is required for this position. Eight (8) years managing programs or projects that include strategic planning, and/or developing and implementing programs or services that require interaction with other agencies and/or with multiple parties to include five (5) years experience in direct staff management. Substantial experience with managing complex programs and budgets, significant experience in the administration of programs and services for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deaf-Blind communities required. Ability to communicate fluently in American Sign Language required. Individuals with disabilities encouraged to apply. To apply, please submit your resume to Shannon Smith, Director of Human Resources via email at mailto:ShannonS.Peinado@state.nm.us . Phone calls will not be accepted. The State of New Mexico Commission for Deaf & Hard of Hearing is an EOE. For more information on the Commission for Deaf & Hard of Hearing, please visit http://www.cdhh.state.nm.us -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Mental Health Specialist Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services St. Cloud, MN $19.33 - $28.35 hourly / $40,361 - $59,195 annually Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others using your expertise in ASL, Deaf Culture, and mental health? We seek an enthusiastic and innovative clinician to provide mental health services to deaf, deafblind, and hard-of-hearing adults coping with mental health issues in rural Minnesota.  These services will enable deaf clients to freely access culturally affirmative mental health services in their communities.  In addition to counseling individual deaf and hard-of-hearing clients, the Mental Health Specialist may also work with couples, families, and groups.  This position will work with a team of professional colleagues based at the DHHS Central Regional Office in St. Cloud and will travel across 20 area counties. The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (DHHS) division of the Minnesota Department of Human Services provides information, resources, and empowerment opportunities to assist Minnesotans who are deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing - as well as their families - to effectively access services in their local communities. The MN Department of Human Services is nationally recognized for our progressive leadership in human services. Our mission, working with many others, is to help people meet their basic needs, live in dignity, and achieve their highest potential. We dedicate our talents to serving diverse communities through health care and human services programs.  Make DHS the next step in your career! St. Cloud, Minnesota: St. Cloud is a great place to live and work offering both the conveniences and entertainment of a large metropolitan area as well as the laid-back life style and charm of a small town. Centrally located just an hour from the twin cities, St. Cloud provides the convenience of being near one the nation's greatest cities for fine dining and entertainment while also providing easy access to the beautiful lake country of Northern Minnesota. Minnesota is considered one of the top 10 healthiest and active places in the country. It has the most golf courses per capita in the country and is truly an outdoor paradise with over 12,000 lakes and beautiful forests. Housing is plentiful and affordable and the caliber of education and social services is among the highest in the nation. Qualifications: -    Intensive mental health training and counseling experience -    M.A. in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or related Behavioral Health field -    Licensed or license-eligible for LPC, LPCC, LP, LICSW or LMFT in the state of Minnesota -    Knowledge of clinical/crisis interventions and psychiatric medications -    Ability to complete required reports, case files, and other paperwork duties in a timely manner -    Ability to multi-task and cope under stressful circumstances -    Resourcefulness and creativity required to develop client-related resources -    Excellent client advocacy and interpersonal skills -    Thorough knowledge of relevant professional codes of ethics and DSM-IV diagnoses -    Fluent in both ASL and English -    Fully competent in Deaf and hearing cross-cultures -    Willingness to perform some duties at remote work sites, involving some statewide travel Preferred Qualifications: -    Two years of professional experience -    Knowledge of the video technology used by deaf and hard-of-hearing people Benefits: In addition to a competitive salary, the State of Minnesota offers excellent employee benefits, such as low-cost health and dental insurance, and affordable dependent coverage.  Other benefits include: -    Earn up to 29 paid vacation days per year -    Earn up to 13 sick days per year -    11 paid holidays -    Pension and retirement savings plan -    Life insurance (family coverage available) -    Long-term care insurance (spouse/parent coverage available) -    Short-term disability -    Long-term disability -    Pre-tax benefits -    Health care savings plan -    Scheduling flexibility -    Ongoing educational opportunities -    Credit union membership available Contact us!  We are glad to answer any questions you may have about this career opportunities.  Contact us for more information or submit your resume by email (please reference .Mental Health Specialist. in the subject line): Email: mailto:john.gournaris@state.mn.us DEADLINE TO SUBMIT YOUR RESUME IS Friday December 16th, 2011. An EOE and Veteran Friendly Employer -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening ASL Proficiency Evaluator, ASL Diagnostic and Evaluation Services Gallaudet University Washington, DC *Job Number:* HR-11096 *Salary Range:* $49,000-$87,900 Provides interviewing and rating in accordance with the American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (ASLPI); participates in the development, implementation, and administration of tools, protocol, and/or procedures used in a comprehensive multiple-measures evaluation system; conducts semi-annual re-ratings of taped interviews as part of a systematic reliability check; participates in periodic retraining in interview techniques and rating procedures; participates in other research activities to maintain the quality of the evaluation system; keeps abreast of trends and research in the field of first and second language teaching, learning, acquisition, and evaluation. *Requirements:* Master's degree in linguistics, ASL, 1st and/or 2nd language teaching and learning, bilingual education, or related field. A minimum three years experience in ASL instruction and/or evaluation. Experience with developing and/or using ASL assessment tests. Knowledge of the linguistic structure of ASL and English. Knowledge and experience working with individuals with diverse educational, language, and cultural backgrounds. Ability to use judgment and tact with regard to sensitive issues and confidential matter. Ability to work well as an active, contributing member of a team as well as ability to work independently and demonstrate self-reliance and self-initiative. Experience producing written reports, proposals, and other documents related to research, best practices, learning and evaluation. Ability to use various software programs for project and program efficiency. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Fluency in ASL and English. A proficiency level of 4+ or better on the ASLPI. As part of the interview process, applicants will be given one work related question and will answer that question in writing. This English writing sample will be provided to the Gallaudet University English Department for analysis and determination of skills level. to apply for this position, please visit: http://www.gallaudet.edu/hrs/employment_opportunities/apply_now.html -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Assistant/Associate Professor of American Sign Language Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX PhD in ASL, Deaf Education, Special Education, Linguistics or related field. In-depth knowledge of deaf culture, comparative linguistics, deafness, and communication issues. Native or near-native ASL speaker. ASLTA or Texas teaching in ASL certification. Five years experience in teaching American Sign Language (linguistic and communicative components) at post-secondary level. Experience using Vista Signing Naturally curriculum. Scholarly accomplishment/promise, publications, service required. Review begins immediately; interviews soon. Letter of interest, CV, referee list and 3 letters of recommendation, teaching philosophy, plan for ASL program development, teaching evaluations electronically to https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/2951  Questions to Dr. Debra D. Andrist, Chair of Foreign Languages, mailto:andrist@shsu.edu Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX. Sam Houston State University is an EOE/AA Plan Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Lecturer of American Sign Language Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX Lecturer position hired on a nine month basis to teach one to four sources per semester; hiring is based on student demand. MA/MS required in ASL, Deaf Education, Special Education, Linguistics or related field. In-depth knowledge of deaf culture, comparative linguistics, deafness, and communication issues. Native or near-native ASL speaker. ASLTA or Texas teaching in ASL certification. Five years experience in teaching American Sign Language (linguistic and communicative components) at post-secondary level. Experience using Vista Signing Naturally curriculum. Review begins immediately; interviews soon. Letter of interest, CV, referee list and 3 letters of recommendation, teaching philosophy, plan for ASL program development, teaching evaluations electronically to https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/2948 Questions to Dr. Debra D. Andrist, Chair of Foreign Languages, mailto:andrist@shsu.edu Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX. Sam Houston State University is an EOE/AA Plan Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Employment Openings TEDP Outreach Specialist/ Trainer GACHI, Inc Decatur, GA GACHI, Inc. has immediate openings for the following: TEDP Outreach Specialist/ Trainer Full-time, permanent position in Decatur, Georgia. Salary plus medical & dental benefits. Responsibilities: Assess and train applicants, provide individual and group trainings on how to use telecommunication equipment, deliver, set and provide on going communication and documentation.  Market, promote, and advertise the program to all segments of the population to inform individuals, agencies, and organization about the program. Recruiting and increasing the number of individuals to apply for the program. Extensive traveling throughout the state of Georgia. Requirements: Bachelor's degree or 5 years of experience in telecommunication devices, and two years of experience with training or teaching individuals or group settings. Mail resume to: GATEDP Attn: Kevin Steffy, Co-Coordinator - Outreach/ Training 4151 Memorial Drive, Suite 103-B Decatur, Georgia 30032 Or FAX to: 404-297-9465 Or Email to: mailto:ksteffy@gachi.org Position will remain open until filled. For additional information about this position, contact Kevin Steffy at: mailto:KSteffy@GACHI.ORG or 404-381-8433 (VP) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Employment Director Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc Salisbury, MD Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc. is a growing organization that promotes access to services and resources and provides direct residential and employment services to individuals of various disabilities, primarily deafness, living on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Delaware. Services are provided in individual homes and within the community. Responsibilities: Manages all aspects of the employment program, a program designed to match our clients, people with disabilities, with potential employers, including providing guidance, supervision and support to various personnel. Identifies and markets the program to potential employers and related agencies. Ensures compliance with all funding agents and agency policies and procedures. Requirements: Bachelor's degree, Master's preferred, with emphasis in rehabilitation counseling, guidance and counseling, special education, social work psychology or occupational therapy. Strong vocational skills and knowledge of vocational grants and their reporting requirements is a must. Experience with marketing, development and relationship building is preferred. Five years of supervisory experience including experience in vocational employment services is required. Must be fluent in sign language or willing to learn. Valid Driver's License is required. Position Classification: Full Time Exempt. To Apply: Send resume with cover letter and salary requirements to Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc., attn: Human Resources, 806 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, MD 21804 or email to mailto:dila@dila.org Applications can also be completed on line at http://www.dila.org -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Job Coach Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc Salisbury, MD Full-Time Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc. is a growing organization that promotes access to services and resources and provides direct residential and employment services to individuals of various disabilities, primarily deafness, living on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Delaware. Services are provided in individual homes and within the community Responsibilities: Provide individual and group on-the-job training for individuals of various hearing loss which includes teaching and coaching individuals to develop job skills, employee and employer relationships, work ethics and communication skills for successful employment outcomes. Requirements: High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required; Fluency in ASL or sign language is a must. Six months experience with training, coaching and motivating people. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation is required. Skilled in the use of structured training techniques for teaching job performance skills, job-related skills and work behaviors is preferred. Schedule: Full Time Full Time Employee Benefits: 100% employer contribution to medical, life and disability benefits; 75% employer contribution to dental; retirement; 13 paid holidays a year; 10 paid annual leave days a year; 2 personal leave days a year; 10 paid sick days a year and more. To Apply: Send resume with cover letter and salary requirements to Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc., attn: Human Resources, 806 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, MD 21804 or email to mailto:jdubuque@pkscpa.com Applications can also be completed on line at http://www.dila.org -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Independent Living Advisor Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc Salisbury, MD Full-Time/Part-Time/Contractual Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc. is a growing organization that promotes access to services and resources for residents of the Eastern Shore of Maryland who are deaf or hard of hearing and provides opportunities for full participation in all aspects of community life. Responsibilities: Provide direct care independent living services and support to individuals. Services range from personal hygiene, medication administration and intensive independent living skills training in individuals. homes and other locations throughout the Eastern shore. Requirements: High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required; one year related experience preferred; competency with basic independent living skills; must be flexible and work within a team environment. Ability to teach, advise and motivate people. Valid Driver's License, reliable transportation and good driving record required. Fluency in ASL required. Schedule: TBD Full Time Employee Benefits: 100% employer contribution to medical, life and disability benefits; 75% employer contribution to dental; retirement; 13 paid holidays a year; 10 paid annual leave days a year; 2 personal leave days a year; 10 paid sick days a year and more. To Apply: Send resume with cover letter and salary requirements to Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc., attn: Human Resources, 806 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, MD 21804 or email to mailto:jdubuque@pkscpa.com Applications can also be completed on line at http://www.dila.org -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- - EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPENINGS AT GLAD !! - *  Director of LIFESIGNS -  Los Angeles, CA *  Job Developer/Interpreter - Anaheim, CA *  Administrative Assistant (Front Desk) - Los Angeles, 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- other deaf-related jobs http://deafdigest.com/other-deaf-jobs/