2014-11-03

DeafDigest Gold – November 2, 2014

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; 18th year

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Deaf Cartoon (Fogey) of the week:

http://deafdigest.com/category/comics/

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Last week’s ASL Videos with captions:

http://deafdigest.com/videos/deaf-hearing-consulting/

http://deafdigest.com/videos/deaf-in-a-bar/

This week’s ASL Videos with captions:

http://deafdigest.com/videos/no-deaf-captions-in-loud-restaurant/

http://deafdigest.com/videos/hearing-insult-deaf/

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“Where I Stand” Autographed Copy by John Lee Clark

“Where I Stand” is a collection of essays by John Lee Clark about the

signing community and his experience as a DeafBlind man. Filled with

startling observations and unapologetic assertions, it challenges and

broadens readers’ understanding of an important but often overlooked

community.

Statements from the book:

“I love being DeafBlind and would not change it for the world.”

“It’s an exciting time to be DeafBlind.”

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Top stories about the deaf:

Rochester School for the Deaf has selected four

individuals to serve on the board of directors -

Judy Annis-Donovan, Lori DeWindt, Scott Smith

and Philip Wise.

A newspaper story has explained the role of the

former Governor Baxter School for the Deaf

(Maine) and its replacement agency, the Maine

Educational Center for the Deaf and Hard of

Hearing. The mission is similar to missions

in South Dakota and North Dakota – to provide

educational opportunities for deaf children

statewide.

Robot nurses in a hospital serving real live

patients? It is happening in China. Could it

serve deaf patients? No, unless the robots

use sign language.

A recent court ruling in Venezuela affirmed

deaf people’s employment rights under the

Disabled Person’s Law.

The FCC Consumer Advisory Committee has

instructed the FCC to develop guidelines

for agencies to reach the deaf in case

of emergencies (flood, hurricanes,

earthquakes, etc).

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READ WHAT THEY SAY

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word-for-word captions of everything a caller says over the phone, letting

you read everything that they say. Like captions on TV – for the phone!

Captions are provided by a free relay service, no monthly fees or

contracts required. For more information or to order call 1-800-233-9130

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HEARING PEOPLE REJECT CAPTIONS AT A VERY LOUD RESTAURANT

Many hearing people complain that many restaurants

are very loud – loud music, loud conversation, loud

noise from the kitchen, etc.

Yet, the restaurant TV sets are not captioned! Why?

Hearing people refuse captions even though they can’t

hear the TV voices because of loud restaurant!

It is strange.

- for ASL News version with captions, please visit:

http://deafdigest.com/videos/no-deaf-captions-in-loud-restaurant/

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2015 national deaf basketball tournament

http://deafdigest.com/2015-national-deaf-basketball-tournament/

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Are your dentures loose? Does your denture tooth break off? Do

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* Same Day Denture Repair Service – Must Come in Early in the

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Are you scared of needles for new fillings?

* Air Abrasion Technique does not require Needles for New Fillings

What about for extractions, replace old fillings, and other

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Are you scared of contaminated water in dental office?

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Are you a workaholic during the day and can’t see a dentist at least

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* One Saturday per month in Gaithersburg office from 8am to 1pm

Are you tired of writing on paper when communicating or frustrated

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Full Time Deaf Dentist Proficient in American Sign Language:

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If you have any more questions, contact us at

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Our dental offices are located in College Park,

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You may also reach us at (301)474-8277 or VP

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Our website is http://www.drrattner.com

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A NEW HEARING EMPLOYEE’S BIG MISTAKE

A new hearing employee was hired. Her desk was next

to a deaf person’s desk. They became friends very fast.

But the hearing employee made a big mistake. As a

result, both employees are not friends any more.

Why? The new employee was confused about deaf

employee’s work assignment, and complained very loudly

for 15 minutes with the supervisor, without telling

the deaf employee about it. He had to find out from

the supervisor what this screaming and yelling was

all about!

The deaf employee felt very insulted about it.

- for ASL News version with captions, please visit:

ttp://deafdigest.com/videos/hearing-insult-deaf/

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Wilson Grabil, a prominent deaf census statistician

http://deafdigest.com/wilson-grabill-leading-deaf-census-statistician/

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YOU ARE DEAF AND ARE BREAKING THE LAW IF:

You are riding an airplane over the Alaskan skies and

spot moose running on the grounds. It is against the law to watch

them from the skies.

While this law applies equally to hearing and deaf alike, many

deaf people are visually perceptive and if they spot a moose on

the grounds, they will point it out to their seatmates.

Keep in mind Alaskan flight attendants also serve as moose police!

Note: Many laws, enacted years ago, remain on

the books even though their purposes may have

faded into obscurity.

LOOKING BACK AT A PAST DEAFDIGEST VIDEO

dog kennel almost perfect for the deaf

http://deafdigest.com/videos/dogkennel/

Do enjoy viewing that video!

OUR ORGANIZATIONS SERVING THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING

Puget Sound Association of the Deaf

http://deafdigest.com/puget-sound-association-of-the-deaf/

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For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please

email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com

for Special Notes, please go to the bottom of this

section

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Deaf Book

Our Father Abe

The story of a deaf shoe repairman

book cover link is at:

http://deafdigest.com/deaf-book-our-father-abe/

DeafDigest editor has many deafness-related books in his private

library.

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Deaf people can do anything

we have a deaf person who is/was a

- stunt pilot

this website is growing every weekend:

http://deafdigest.com/deaf-in-unusual-jobs/

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Deaf Question of the Week:

Q. All schools for the deaf are dying because of

lower enrollment numbers?

A. No. Some schools have been affected but some

other schools are still having healthy enrollment

numbers.

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Rene Pellerin’s Corner:

Relay services are very important for many of us,

including the DeafBlind.

The most common type of relay DeafBlind people use is IP Relay.

Unfortunately, several companies have dropped IP Relay services.

The most recent announcement came from Purple IP Relay, which

will close its IP Relay service on November 14.

That will leave us DeafBlind people with Sprint IP Relay. No other

choices will be available!

These companies blame the FCC! How can DeafBlind people be ensured a

choice of IP Relay services?

Rene’s show business started in year 2010 and it focuses on the

Deaf-Blind.

You can email him at mailto:info@renetheunstoppable.com

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Deaf Wish List of the Week:

that all hospitals, trained to deal with Ebola victims,

have interpreters readily available

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DeafHistory:

for years up to year 1980 – deaf children of

Alaska were sent to Washington School for the

Deaf. Alaska, at that time, had no schools

for the deaf or mainstreamed programs for

the deaf

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DeafNumbers of the Week:

how many deaf people live in one state?

This question was asked of a state commission

of the deaf and hard of hearing

the response was this:

there are no definite statistics available on the

exact number of deaf or hard of hearing individuals

in the state. The information given by the Commission

is an estimate, and should be used as such

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Deaf Collegiate Athletes:

Jessica Goldberg is a freshman member of the

women’s hockey team at Hamline University in

Minnesota

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Elite Deaf Athletes:

Aubree Thompson, women’s Ultimate Fighter, Utah

she currently holds a 4-0-0 record

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DeafSports Library:

an unbelievable deaf emergency quarterback

http://deafdigest.com/an-unbelievable-deaf-emergency-quarterback/

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DeafDigest Sports:

http://deafdigestsports.com/

you can subscribe; no cost

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if you know of mainstreamed athletes, please

e-mail mailto:barry@deafdigest.com

click on mainstream on the right side of

http://deafdigestsports.com for the list of

mainstreamed athletes

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- EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPENINGS AT GLAD !! -

* Placement Coordinator – West Covina, CA

* Legal Advocate – Los Angeles, CA

* Staff Interpreter – Los Angeles, CA

* Staff Interpreter (2 positions available) – Riverside, CA

* Job Developer/Interpreter – Pacoima, CA

* Job Developer/Interpreter – West Covina, 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:gladhr@gladinc.org

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position opening

Instructional/Support Faculty/NTID Engineering Studies

Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, NY

Position Title

Instructional/Support Faculty

College/Division

National Technical Institute for the Deaf

Organization

NTID Engineering Studies

Faculty Type (Tenure Status)

Non-Tenure-Track Lecturer

Faculty Discipline

Computer Integrated Machining Technology

Faculty Rank

Lecturer

Employment Category

Fulltime

Anticipated Start Date

26-Jan-2015

Department/College Description

THE COLLEGE/ DEPARTMENT:

THE UNIVERSITY AND ROCHESTER COMMUNITY: RIT is a national leader in

professional and career-oriented education. Talented, ambitious, and

creative students of all cultures and backgrounds from all 50 states

and more than 100 countries have chosen to attend RIT. Founded in

1829, Rochester Institute of Technology is a privately endowed,

coeducational university with nine colleges emphasizing career

education and experiential learning. With approximately 15,000

undergraduates and 2,900 graduate students, RIT is one of the largest

private universities in the nation. RIT offers a rich array of degree

programs in engineering, science, business, and the arts, and is home

to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf. RIT has been

honored by The Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the Great

Colleges to Work For for four years. RIT is a National Science

Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site. RIT is

responsive to the needs of dual-career couples by our membership in

the Upstate NY HERC.

Rochester, situated between Lake Ontario and the Finger Lakes region,

is the 79th largest city in the United States and the third largest

metropolitan area in New York State. The Greater Rochester region,

which is home to over one million people, is rich in cultural and

ethnic diversity, with a population comprised of approximately 16%

African and Latin Americans and another 7% of international origin.

It is also home to the largest deaf community per capita in the U.S.

Rochester ranks 3rd among the best metropolitan regions for ?raising

a family” by Forbes Magazine; 6th among 379 metropolitan areas as

Best Places to Live in America by Places Rated Almanac; 1st in

Expansion Management Magazine’s ranking of metropolitan areas having

the best quality of life in the nation; and is among Essence

Magazine’s ?Top 10 Cities for Black Families.

Detailed Job Description

We are seeking an individual who will contribute has the ability and

interest in contributing to a community committed to student

centeredness; professional development and scholarship; integrity and

ethics; respect, diversity and pluralism; innovation and flexibility;

and teamwork and collaboration. Select to view links to RIT?s core

values, honor code, and diversity commitment.

This faculty member will:

- Provide direct instruction in the first and second year machining

and computer numerical control courses in our Associate degree program

in Computer Integration Machining Technology.

- Provide tutoring support for deaf and hard-of-hearing students

enrolled in the College of Applied and Science Technology.

- Develop curriculum for existing programs and/or potential new

programs.

- Promote partnerships with industry and other academic settings.

- Work with the NTID Center of Employment to assist students in

finding cooperative work experiences.

- Mentor and advise students.

- Fulfill other faculty expectations and departmental needs.

Required Minimum Qualifications

Ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the college’s continuing

commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual

differences.

- Bachelors or higher degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology

with a strong background in mechanical, manufacturing, or industrial

engineering.

- Demonstrated robust background in machining.

- Ability to successfully cultivate professional contacts in the

manufacturing sector for the purpose of establishing student

cooperative work experiences.

- Evidence of being highly motivated with the ability to inspire

students.

Fluency in American Sign Language.

Required Minimum Education Level

BS

Required Application Documents

Curriculum Vitae or Resume

Cover Letter

Statement of Diversity Contribution

List of References

How To Apply

Apply online at http://apptrkr.com/536230

Keyword Search:1414BR.

Please submit: your curriculum vitae, cover letter addressing the

listed qualifications and the following attachments:

-The names, addresses and phone numbers for three references

-Statement of Diversity Contribution

-Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a

suitable candidate is found.

Additional Details

RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity,

pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal

opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on

the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, gender,

religion, gender orientation, gender identity, gender expression,

national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring,

admissions, educational programs and activities.

RIT provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with

disabilities, veterans or wounded warriors where appropriate. If you

need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and

hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at

585-475-2424 or email your request to Careers@rit.edu. Determinations

on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a

case-by-case basis.

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Pennsylvania TRS Outreach Coordinator

Pothos, Inc

state of Pennsylvania

Outreach Coordinator

POTHOS, Inc. has a full time position available for “Pennsylvania TRS

Outreach Coordinator”, for client, Hamilton Relay. Position responsible

for coordinating and implementing outreach activities that promote

Telecommunication Relay Services (TRS) throughout the State of Pennsylvania.

Travel required. Preferred experience and skills: excellent presentation

skills; experience in public relations activities; direct work experience

with Telecommunications Relay Service or Captioned Telephone Relay Service

helpful. POTHOS, Inc. offers competitive wages and benefits.

Send resume to POTHOS, Inc, via email to mailto:chiefbrink@pothos.us

Contact Dori Brink at 619.546.0621 with questions.

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open positions

The Learning Center for Deaf

Framingham, MA

Residential Counselor (Girls Dorm – 2nd Shift)

http://deafdigest.com/learning-center-for-deaf-residential-counselor/

Secondary Secretary (Part-time)

http://deafdigest.com/learning-center-deaf-part-time-secondary-secretary-job/

Secondary Classroom Assistant

http://deafdigest.com/learning-center-for-deaf-classroom-assistant-position/

Staff Interpreter

http://deafdigest.com/temporary-asl-staff-interpreter-job-learning-center-for-deaf/

Secondary Math Teacher (Licensed)

http://deafdigest.com/learning-center-deaf-teacher-elementary-secondary/

Secondary Chemistry Teacher (Licensed)

http://deafdigest.com/learning-center-deaf-teacher-elementary-secondary/

Secondary English Teacher (Licensed)

http://deafdigest.com/learning-center-deaf-teacher-elementary-secondary/

Early Childhood Center Teacher (Licensed)

http://deafdigest.com/learning-center-deaf-teacher-elementary-secondary/

Elementary Classroom Teacher (Licensed)

http://deafdigest.com/learning-center-deaf-teacher-elementary-secondary/

Secondary Classroom Teacher (Licensed)

http://deafdigest.com/learning-center-deaf-teacher-elementary-secondary/

Walden School Classroom Teacher (Licensed)

http://deafdigest.com/walden-deaf-school-teacher-job/

Walden School Residential Child care Worker

http://deafdigest.com/walden-school-residential-child-care-worker/

Wraparound Therapeutic Mentor (Part-time – Western MA)

http://deafdigest.com/learning-center-for-deaf-therapeutic-mentor/

Wraparound Family Partner (Part-time – Western MA)

http://deafdigest.com/learning-center-deaf-family-partner-wraparound/

Head Coach (Cheerleading, Baseball, Softball, Track & Field)

http://deafdigest.com/sports-coaching-jobs-learning-center-deaf/

Assistant Coach (Cheerleading, Soccer, Baseball, Softball, Track & Field)

http://deafdigest.com/learning-center-assistant-coach-job/

Youth Head Coach (Basketball)

http://deafdigest.com/sports-coaching-jobs-learning-center-deaf/

Youth Assistant Coach (Basketball, Soccer)

http://deafdigest.com/learning-center-assistant-coach-job/

If interested in applying please submit a cover letter,

resume and application ( www.tlcdeaf.org ) to

mailto:HR@tlcdeaf.org

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position description

Teacher

St. Joseph’s School for the Deaf

Bronx, NY

Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

- 10-month position

Schedule – Follow Professional Calendar

- 182 days

Plus 2 parent/caregiver meetings (evenings)

CLASS RATIO 6:1:1 or 6:1:2

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teach Upper or Lower School Department subjects according to NYS

Regulations (Parts 100 and 200) and SED Common Core Standards. Follow

regulations with necessary adaptations for individual IEP goals.

REPORTS AND RECORDKEEPING

3. Prepare IEP.s. Review and update as required

3.1 Prepare suitable educational reports for New York State Education

Department, clinics and other

related agencies as requested

3.2 Maintain inventory of student abilities and needs through ongoing

evaluations, formal and informal

assessments. Update student records

3.3 Study student performance and utilize each student’s learning

style to maximize learning potential

3.4 Collect and analyze student work samples regularly to determine

teaching and learning needs

3.5 Preserve samples of student’s work

a. Prepare and update confidential Educational Folder for each

b. Prepare report cards

MANAGEMENT:

4. Manage student behavior using current best practices (Seek

guidance/assistance for more complex

behavior management support)

4.1 Share duties and special supervision according to schedules and

department needs

4.2 Support all facets of student development

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

1. B.A. or B.S. in an Education related area (preferred, not

required)

2. M.A. in Education of the Deaf

3. NYS Certification in Education of the Deaf

4. Preschool or Early Childhood Education, Special Education

(preferred, not required)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS BEYOND PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION:

1. Willingness to participate in in-service programs offered by

school and to engage in course work recommended by administration as

indication of continuing professional growth

2. Ability to work with atypical learners

3. Ability to utilize multi-disciplinary recommendations, in overall

programming and/or specific

interventions

4. Possess preventative behavior management skills that are positive

and child-centered

5. Ability to work as a team with other staff in the classroom

setting

6. Ability to work collaboratively with school staff across grades,

disciplines and responsibilities

7. Adherence to SJSD Personnel Policies and School Procedure and

Student Policy Manual

BENEFITS:

- Health, accident, disability, retirement, annuity and dental plans

available

- Personal leave for illness/death/special needs as indicated in

personnel policies

- Multi-disciplinary staff available for consultation

- Opportunity to participate in professional courses and

conventions, conferences or other Professional Development

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:

Department Supervisor, Executive Director

Application process: Interested persons are to fax a letter of

application, resume and copies of certifications to the Personnel Office

at 718-792-6631 or by email: mailto:personnel@sjsdsdny.org

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position description

Speech Teacher

St. Joseph’s School for the Deaf

Bronx, NY

Hours:

(10-month position)

8:30 – 3:00; extended day on Thursday (4:00 pm)

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Facilitate students. growth in auditory receptive skills, speech

reading,

speech production and receptive/expressive language. Provide development

of a variety of communication strategies to enable each student to

interact

effectively dependent upon the linguistic situational environment.

RELATED RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Conference with classroom teacher/parent to discuss student

progress, specific communication needs and carryover goals for

classroom/home.

2. Collaborate with audiologist to explore and implement alternative

Programs/ techniques/ devices to enrich auditory and speech/ language

development.

2. Initiate referrals to appropriate personnel for evaluation

(dental, ontological, psychological, and neurological, etc.)

3. Participate in interdisciplinary conferences and implement

recommendations

within individualized program.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

1. BA or BS in Speech Pathology/Audiology

2. MA or MS Degree in Speech Pathology/Audiology and/or NYS

Certification in Speech and Hearing Handicapped.

3. Knowledge in the following areas:

- Deafness

- Sign Language

- Behavior Management

- Multi-handicapping conditions

4. Membership in Professional Organizations

5. Record of attendance at NYSED Medicaid training seminar, or

willingness to attend.

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

- Good rapport with children

- Ability to communicate effectively

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:

- Department Supervisor, Executive Director

. Application process: Interested persons are to fax a letter of

application, resume and copies of certifications to the Personnel Office

at 718-792-6631 or by email: mailto:personnel@sjsdsdny.org

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posting a permanent position

Executive Director

Maine Center on Deafness

Portland, Maine

Maine Center on Deafness is posting a permanent position for

Executive Director at this time. This position is currently occupied

by an Interim ED and we invite qualified candidates to apply for this

position. MCD is a nonprofit organization that serves people in Maine

who are D/deaf, late-deafened or hard-of-hearing by providing

resources, advocating for social equality, and helping the general

public to better understand and appreciate Deaf culture and effective

ways of communication.

The Executive Director will be responsible for the overall management

of the organization which will include refinement of current programs

and development of new programs; management of budgeting and financial

planning, maintain compliance of state and local contracts/grants;

fundraising and recruitment, selection, and evaluation of the

management team.

The entire Job description, unfortunately can not be publicized by NAD

but you can view it in its entirety from

https://www.icloud.com/iw/#pages/BAJ3ptHp29jSJaEd29KBNbX8VfJC3DJQjMWF/MCDEdJ

obdescription

or

https://www.facebook.com/MCDBoard (& click on the link citing

the Executive Director Job description).

If you feel you have the qualifications and are up for a challenge,

please send us your resume to David Pileck, President of the Board at

MCD at mailto:davidmcdboard@gmail.com , Darleen Hutchins

( mailto: darleenmcdboard@gmail.com ), or Echo Kaply-Smith

( mailto:echomcdboard@gmail.com )

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open staff positions

Deaf Community Services of San Diego

San Diego, CA

Deaf Community Services of San Diego is looking to fill some open staff

positions!

- Deputy Director

The Deputy Director supervises staff and programs and in the absence of

the Executive Director (ED) will assume supervision of the agency. He/she

manages the daily operations of the agency and facilities. Additionally,

the Deputy Director assists the Executive Director with follow through

on existing contracts. -

See more at: http://www.deafcommunityservices.org/deputy-director/

- Accounting Manager

The Accounting Manager will be responsible for all aspects of day to day

financial accounting, planning and reporting for the organization

according to DCS and professional accounting standards. Reporting to the

Executive Director, the Accounting Manager will have responsibility for

a variety of tasks including, but not limited to, month-end closing,

preparation of schedules for external audit and tax returns, production

and analysis of financial statements and budgets. – See more at:

http://www.deafcommunityservices.org/accounting-manager-2/

Staff Interpreter

Community Interpreter provides sign language interpreting services to the

Deaf community, DCS staff and clients as requested and scheduled by the

Interpreting Department. – See more at:

http://www.deafcommunityservices.org/staff-interpreter/

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Employment Opportunity

Director of Statewide Programs and/or Services for Children, who are Deaf,

Hard of Hearing, or Deaf/Blind

Christina School District

state of Delaware

Salary: $126,774 – 134,866

Start Date: Mutually Agreeable Date

Qualifications:

- Doctorate in fields related to deaf education preferred

- Qualify for State of Delaware Certification as a Special Education

Director

- Successful completion of the Praxis I or Praxis Core (only for

those candidates not already certified)

- Five years of successful administrative experience in deaf

education

- Knowledge of Federal (IDEA) and State regulations for Special

Education

- Knowledge of current research and best practices in the

development and education of children who are deaf, hard of hearing and

deaf-blind

- Knowledge of the language and communication needs of deaf

children, including critical factors in the educational placement and

provision of programming and services

- Demonstrated knowledge and ability to develop and implement

bilingual (ASL & English) programming in educational settings

- Knowledge of the continuum of services for children who are deaf,

hard of hearing, and deaf blind

- Knowledge and articulation of research-based best practices in

fields related to deaf education, language and communication development

- Fluent in American Sign Language

See complete posting on the Christina School District Website

CHRISTINA SCHOOL DISTRICT

Human Resources Office

600 North Lombard Street

Wilmington, DE 19801

PH: 302-552-2650 – FX: 302-552-2651

Website: www.christinak12.org

Website: www.joindelawareschools.org

The Christina School District is an EOE/M/F/H/V

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Position opening

ASL fluent, licensed clinical social worker or psychologist

Providence Saint John’s Child and Family Development Center

Santa Monica, CA

Full time clinical therapist to work in community mental health with

adults, children, adolescents and families. Strong clinical skills,

knowledge of Deaf culture and fluency in American Sign Language, a minimum

of two years supervised experience and motivation to serve a diverse

client population are essential. Position is 40 hours a week with

benefits.

Requirements: Masters level in social work or marriage and family

therapy or PHD in psychology, licensed in California or license eligible,

ability to respond to crisis situations. For a full position description

go on line to www.providenceiscalling.jobs/ and type in Santa Monica, CA

and Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the relevant boxes.

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job opening

Maryland Relay Captioned Telephone Outreach Coordinator

Hamilton Relay Services Division

Staffed in Baltimore, MD

Hamilton Relay Services Division in Maryland currently has a full time

position open for Maryland Relay Captioned Telephone Outreach

Coordinator

For a full job description go to www.workforhamilton.com and complete an

online application

Hamilton Relay, Inc. is a division of Hamilton Telecommunications based in

Aurora, NE. Hamilton offers a competitive wage and company paid benefits.

For questions in regards to this position please contact our corporate HR

Dept. at: 800.821.1831

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis

of race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin or disability.

Position summary: This full-time position is responsible for coordinating

and implementing outreach activities designed to promote CapTel service

and increase the number of customers served by Maryland Relay. Individual

will devote 100% of their time to Maryland Relay and is required to travel

throughout the state of Maryland.

Education, Experience and Skills:

- Bachelor’s degree and two or more years of experience in the

design and implementation of public outreach, public relations or related

marketing experience are required

- Experience in the telecommunication field, Traditional Relay

Service or Captioned Telephone Service is a strong plus

- Excellent presentation skills

- Experience in public relations activities

- Ability to develop effective outreach and educational campaigns

- Ability to confidently communicate (oral & written) with a wide

variety of audiences

- Ability to plan, schedule and execute multiple projects

- Ability to understand and follow directions

- Strong analytical and interpersonal skills

- Capacity to develop and maintain effective working relationships

with Maryland Relay TAM staff, organizations within the public, private

and non-profit sectors

- Knowledge of and ability to understand various communication modes

used by current and potential relay users

- Familiarity with the user communities that could benefit from

relay services:

o Senior Community

o Hard of Hearing Community

- Able to travel alone

- Captioned Telephone users are encouraged to apply

- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

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open position

experienced language interpreter

Iowa State University

Ames, IA

Iowa State University seeks applicants for an experienced language

interpreter. More information is available online at:

http://www.iastatejobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=85881

Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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career announcement

Program Director I – Vocational

Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona

Pima County, Arizona

No 03-10-218

As a condition of employment, all CCS employees are required to qualify

for

an Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card

STATUS Exempt – Full-Time

PRIMARY FUNCTION Supervises and directs Vocational/Placement Department in

the areas of competitive placement, job site training, job placement

services, summer youth, Source America and contract maintenance. Oversees

Source America, WIA and VR placement services. Develops training programs

and placement options. Ensures program compliance with established Agency

policies and applicable regulatory guidelines. Designs and schedules staff

professional development training, maintains caseloads in accordance with

service contract guidelines and assists with program budget development.

Responsible for marketing COPD job training / placement services to

employers in the greater Pima County area, staying current on changes in

the marketing environment to best serve COPD. Position may from time to time

be stressful and require a high demand of performance. May perform other

duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

- Markets to employers throughout Pima County to meet their placement

and training needs

- Markets COPD services and obtains contracts for services, job

placement and training

- Creates job placement and training opportunities for consumers at

COPD

- Attends WIB and Youth Council meetings

- Develops and implements strategic marketing plan for COPD job

training/placement

- Develops, recommends and assists management in job placement and

operational policies needed for vocational programs

- Oversees the daily operation of the Job Placement, Job Training,

Ability One and Youth Services Programs, contracts and collections

processes; monitors quality of services and billing processes

- Oversees compliance with DOL requirements and assures programs

follow appropriate processes

- Oversees development of Job Training Program

- Monitors Job Training, NISH, WIA and Job Placement Programs

- Coordinates training of staff in the areas of general procedures,

behavioral techniques and community based programming

- Maintains contractual relationships with DDD, VR, WIA and NISH

- Develops new programs that provide new opportunities for consumers

to include NISH contracts, Business partnerships, and community

partnerships

- Oversees and monitors contracts to maintain objectives and

contractual goals

- Reviews and maintains CARF procedures and Affirmative Action goals

- Supervises staff and acts as a liaison between all parties including

businesses requesting work, school systems and rehabilitation team

- Supervises assessments and placements into new programs

- Works with Board in development of social media advertising for

agency and clients

- Works with Executive Director in fundraising

- Responsible for recruiting, hiring, training, evaluating, providing

constructive performance feedback and separating employees

- Serves as SCS Administrative Team member and provides input

regarding COPDs agency needs

- Coordinates with the county the Summer Youth Program Coordinator

- Able to develop tracking systems to support program needs

- Reviews quality of job placement program and determines appropriate

staffing patterns

- Develops new programs and opportunities

- Develops and implements strategic marketing plan for COPD job

training / placement services

- Plans, implements and performs all aspects of COPD.s marketing to

employers in Pima County – May drive agency or personal vehicle on

company business

The above statement reflects the general duties considered necessary to

describe the principal functions of the job as identified, and shall not

be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be

inherent in the job.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor’€™s in Rehabilitation, Counseling, Education or related field

- American Sign Language skills

- 5 years of experience in Vocational/ILS services

- Knowledge of DDD system, Vocational Rehabilitation and CARF

accreditation standards

- Knowledgeable of DOL requirements

- Knowledge in technology in areas of excel, facebook and other social

media &€“ 3 years in work programs in particular Source America

- 3 years of supervisory or administrative experience

- Background in training staff

- Background training community in disability issues

- Obtain State of Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card and

pass drug screening

- Valid Arizona Driver License, proof of insurance and Arizona Motor

Vehicle Division 39 month Motor Vehicle Report

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Master’s in Rehabilitation, Counseling or Education & 5 years

experience in work programs

- National understanding of employment issues and their effect on deaf

and persons with a disability.

- Proficiency in American Sign Language

- Additional years of directly related experience

- Demonstrates knowledge of DOL requirements, and Source American

contract requirements

- 1 year of experience working in Rehabilitation

- First Aid and CPR certification

SALARY $17.35 -€“ $21.69; DOE

SELECTION Applicants will be rated and evaluated based upon of their

qualifications, training and related job experience

Any individual seeking accommodations should contact the Director of Human

Resources at 520-623-0344 ex 1068.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, only those selected for an

interview will be contacted.

The Director of Human Resources may approve highly skilled and performing

candidates who do not meet minimum qualifications for employment as

outlined in the job description.

HOW TO APPLY Complete application at:

Catholic Community Services

140 W. Speedway Blvd. #230

Tucson, AZ 85705

Fax resume and cover letter – 520-770-8505

Email resume and cover letter -mailto:humanresources@ccs-soaz.org

CLOSING DATE Until Filled

Due to the volume of applications we receive, only those selected for an

interview will be contacted.

Any individual seeking accommodations should contact the Corporate

Director of Human Resources at 520-623-0344 ex 1068.

Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona strengthens families,

supports communities, provides compassionate services, and strives for

excellence. For more information visit our website at: www.ccs-soaz.org

Affirmative Action and an Equal Opportunity Employer

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position opening

Employment Specialist

Mill Neck Services

Mill Neck, NY

Mill Neck Services is looking for qualified Per Diem Employment Specialist

to join a team of professionals who provide employment services for

individuals who are Deaf and/or have additional disabilities.

Work with clients through all phases of job search through on the job

training. Assume responsibility for client files, maintaining appropriate

and contemporaneous documentation and materials relative to their

employment. Job developing / sales experience a plus.

Candidate with BA/BS preferred. Must possess at least an AA/AS degree and

be computer literate. Must be proficient in American Sign Language.

Must be willing and able to work weekend and evening/night hours as

needed.

For Long Island locations, a valid driver’€™s license and dependable car

needed. Ability to work in NYC metro area preferred.

Please send resume and letter of intent to:

Kathleen Lagalante

Mill Neck Services

40 Frost Mill Road

Mill Neck, NY 11765

mailto:mreeger@millneck.org

mailto:klagalante@millneck.org

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career opportunities

PAHrtners Deaf Services

positions in Pittsburgh, PA & Glenside, PA

www.pahrtners.com/careers

www.facebook.com/deafjobs

NEW CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN PITTSBURGH AND GLENSIDE

PAHrtners Deaf Services is a dynamic team of behavioral health

professionals serving Deaf and Hard of Hearing children and adults.

Located outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and in Pittsburgh,

Pennsylvania, PAHrtners provides residential and out-patient services

to Deaf and Hard of Hearing (HoH) children, adolescents and adults.

Over 85% of our staff members are Deaf or Hard of Hearing!

As a result of our commitment to the Deaf/HoH community PAHrtners is

rapidly growing and expanding. Whether you are a high school

graduate, recent college graduate or professional with many years of

experience in the field of human services, we have a career-building

position waiting for you! E.O.E.

PAHrtners is looking for dedicated, motivated, energetic individuals

who are fluent in American Sign Language and knowledgeable in Deaf

culture to fill the following positions:

Residential Counselors for Deaf Adults with Intellectual Disabilities

- Full Time, Part Time, On Call; Glenside and Pittsburgh locations

Assistant Program Director for Residential Services for Deaf Adults

with Intellectual Disabilities and Behavioral Health needs – Full

Time; Glenside location

Residential Program Assistant for Adult Residential Program – Full

Time; Glenside location

Case Managers for Residential Program for Deaf Adults with

Intellectual Disabilities and Behavioral Health needs – Full Time;

Glenside location

Residential Counselors for Residential Treatment Facility for

Adolescents- Full Time; Glenside location

Therapist/Psychiatric Rehabilitation Worker- Full Time; Glenside

location

Staff Interpreter- Full Time; Glenside location

HR Assistant- Full Time; Glenside location

Go to our Website at: www.PAHrtners.com to learn more about each

position.

Like us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/deafjobs

Send your letter of intent and resume to:

Elizabeth Williams, Office Manager

PAHrtners Deaf Services,

614 N. Easton Road,

Glenside, PA 19038

Email: mailto:ewilliams@pahrtners.com

Fax: 215-884-6301

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