DeafDigest Blue - October 30, 2011Blue 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/tinnitus-to-be-deaf-or-hearing/ http://deafdigest.com/videos/cause-of-deafness-swallowed-tobacco/ This week's ASL Videos with captions: http://deafdigest.com/videos/slow-deaf-communications/ http://deafdigest.com/videos/deaf-sports-fans/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Waking Up Has Never Been Easier Harris Communications is pleased to introduce 3 new alarm clocks from Bellman & Symfon: the Alarm Clock Pro, Classic and Visit. The Alarm Clock Pro wakes you with high-intensity LED lights and a powerful bed shaker that also emits sound from directly under the pillow. 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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. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- - Dedication DeafDigest dedicates this edition to Bruce Bedford that departed us. While he was deaf he was never part of the Deaf Community. Anyway he was a professional photographer for 40 years for the Carroll County Independent and the Conway Daily Sun, two small town newspapers in New Hampshire. His bosses allowed him to roam elsewhere to take pictures that he felt were the best fit for these newspapers. He was one of the few full time newspaper photographers as most newspaper budgets would not allow full timers in this profession! - What the stories are saying about the deaf? Andrew Parry, a deaf Australian, has made his debut as a clown at a circus performance, and he is hoping to make it with the TV show Australia's Got Talent. He grew up as a figure skater, this skill which came in handy while learning how to be a clown. Zimbabwe has come up with a sign language dictionary which is quite an accomplishment. Reason is that different sign languages exist in the country. And the dictionary tries to involve these different signs for the same word. This project involved deaf leaders from different parts of the nation. And it took a year for their efforts to bear fruit. - Very Hot News The Employment Appeals Tribunal (UK) ruled against deaf diplomat Jane Cordell. She requested an oral interpreter for her diplomatic assignment to Kazakhstan and was turned down. She sued the Foreign & Commonwealth Office, accusing the agency of discrimination. - Sunday October 23rd The Ontario Camp for the Deaf would not allow two town councilmen from entering the premises. This stems from the camp's expansion plans coming into conflict with the community. The council was going to review the proposal, and the camp did not want the councilmen looking around on the property. - Monday October 24th Cathal Thompson, a deaf man from Ireland, has lost over 70 pounds in the local Biggest Loser contest, and is in running for the Unislimmer of the Year honors. - Tuesday October 25th Time.com's Techland has given a Tech Humanitarian Award to Universal Subtitles for captioning over 25,000 videos in less than a year. Universal Subtitles is an on-line open source program that allows users to caption their videos. - Wednesday October 26th An era is coming to an end, thanks to today's changing society. The last Miss Deaf America pageant will take place at the NAD Conference in Louisville, Kentucky next year. After that, no more. In its place will be the NAD Miss Deaf America Ambassador Program, which will promote goodwill among the deaf. Why is this era ending? Possibly because it has become more and more difficult to recruit young deaf women to compete in state pageants. Many of these pageants only had maybe just a few participants, sometimes just as many as two! - Deaf Miscellaneous stuff Abraham Glasser, New York, won the US Chess Association of the Deaf championship, which took place last week at St Paul, Minnesota. This organization has changed its name and it is now the United States Association for Deaf Chess Players. Finishing runner up is Dale Nichols of Minneapolis. ..... (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 .............................................................. .............................................................. VOICE OR FAX OR EMAIL OR RELAY Before a deaf man started his successful business, he was employed in hearing workplaces. He said that hearing bosses were not patient with him because of slow communications. The deaf man was using fax, emails and relay to communicate with hearing clients, but the boss was not happy. The boss wanted faster communications, and that means voice only - without fax or emails or relay. The deaf man quit and started his own business, and he is much happier. - for ASL News version with captions, please visit: http://deafdigest.com/videos/slow-deaf-communications/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) ..................................................... ..................................................... Pre-Registration For Career Expo For People With Disabilities The Ronald Reagan Center Washington, DC November 18, 2011 visit: http://deafdigest.com/job-seeking-expo-for-the-deaf/ ..................................................... ..................................................... DEAF WATCHING OR NOT WATCHING SPORTS Many deaf people love to watch sports, the same as hearing people. But do these deaf fans really watch the football game or a baseball game at a stadium? Many of them talk to each other with ASL and do not really watch the action closely. Yes, hearing fans talk a lot with each other, but their eyes are on the field and their ears listen to friends' voices. The deaf fans cannot watch ASL hands and the action on the field at the same time! - for ASL News version with captions, please visit: http://deafdigest.com/videos/deaf-sports-fans/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) DEAF COMMUNCIATIONS AND HEARING COMMUNICATIONS One season during the 1970's, the quarterback with the Long Beach State University football team used ASL to communicate with his coaches. Reason was that crowd noise prevented normal voice communications. Anyway, the 5th game of the World Series between St Louis and Texas was an example of serious problems with voice communications. Because of stadium noise, the St Louis bullpen coach could not clearly hear the telephone instructions from manager Tony La Russa. As a result, wrong pitchers entered the game, and St Louis lost the game for that reason. It should not have been a problem with the deaf. We use sign language to communicate. 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DEAF CHILDREN IN NEED OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING Karen Goldberg, who is deaf and is a psychiatrist with the National Deaf Academy, addressed an issue regarding deaf children during the recent American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry convention at Chicago. She said: Deaf patients with mental health problems face several hurdles before they can be properly diagnosed and treated A major hurdle is communications. If the counselor relies on interpreter then it may compromise the counseling sessions. A CATCHY PHRASE DeafDigest editor was spending this weekend at Elmira, NY. Driving through the city, he saw a business with this catchy phrase: Hear to Ear Unsure what it was - a hearing aid dealer or even a music shop, he surfed the web - and yes, it is a hearing aid dealer, a chain of stores in the upper New York area. WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE? You are interpreting for a deaf person in the audience. You sit next to the speaker. The speaker constantly moves all over the floor, constantly blocking the view of the interpreter, forcing the deaf person to move his head around in order to get a better view. Yet the speaker does not get it and continues to block the interpreter! A hearing person, seeing it all, swapped seats with the deaf person so that he can get an unblocked view even when the speaker still moves around. if you have these "hate" or "horror" stories, please mailto:barry@deafdigest.com COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR - continuing series Because court reporters, realtime captioners, and CART providers have embraced technology in order to make sure their profession remains in demand, they now rely on technology to do their job. Just like many other professions, on a daily basis captioners depend on technology that functions properly.  Their steno machines are no longer mechanical machines, but are computers with intricate designs.  They use laptop or desktop computers in order to translate their steno notes, and all the necessary programs must work in order to provide an accurate output. There are modems, encoders, projectors, and other pieces of equipment that can malfunction.  Captioners and the people working with them must be able to troubleshoot the problem quickly in order to make sure that everything that is being said is being recorded correctly. If you see captioning errors, they may not be human error, but there are times when a computer or another electronic component malfunctions.  As in other areas of modern society, one little computer glitch can cause big problems. When gibberish appears on a computer monitor or a television screen, the court reporter, CART provider, or realtime captioner may be stroking all the right keys on the steno machine, but there may be a problem with a piece of equipment. THE HAMMER: A PET PEEVE The Hammer, a movie, depicting the life of Matt Hamill, the deaf Ultimate Fighter, is being shown. Already a Pet Peeve, according to an individual that works with movie captions. He said: Someone claiming to be the "first" in something when it's a false and non-researched claim.  Already twice in the last 3 years 2 people have claimed to have the "first open captioned film" He said one more: Oh, brother. There should be a law against it. .............................................................. .............................................................. 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 nervous and skittish deaf person, a star athlete on a college athletic scholarship, would run away when approached by a deaf reporter from a deaf newspaper that asked for an interview in ASL. 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 announced a set of revised rules to the Telecommunications Relay Services Fund which would implement the provisions of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act. DeafDigest is stopping at that because the length of the announcement requires bed time reading by a knowledgeable communications attorney. ....... The Deaf and the Law: Could a doctor deny a deaf patient an interpreter and get away with it? Yes, if the doctor can prove that he just cannot afford an interpreter, and that this expense would cause him to go broke. This is a very difficult way to prove to the judge, because most doctors earn good income. To do this, the doctor must show the judge his financial books. And most doctors won't. ...... News of the Week - Looking Back 10 Years Ago: Deaf actor Terry "Herk" Herkimer performed in "The Pilgrim Project," an award-winning play that took place in San Francisco. Terry played the role of Massasoit. You will not find the name Terry Herkimer in the program book because his stage name is Tristan Thunderbolt. Said Terry/Tristan "I thought my performance may inspire other deaf and hard of hearing actors to go mainstream." ...... News of the Week - Looking Back 5 Years Ago: For years deaf attorney Jonathan Gibbons felt helpless in the court room. It is not because he is a bad attorney; it is not because he is deaf. It was because the Peterborough court (in United Kingdom) refused to allow him the use of a sign language interpreter while arguing cases. Not any more. He won the case and is now able to use interpreters in his future court cases. ...... Deaf Apocalypse of the Week: An anti-deaf person said: - deaf people want to be allowed to marry the deaf - deaf people want more deaf characters on TV - deaf people want more deaf congressmen .... A Lipreading Problem: What did that person say? I thought a friend said: Please take the share He actually said: Please take the chair -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- * 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- other deaf-related jobs http://deafdigest.com/other-deaf-jobs/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-