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News of the Week:
DeafDigest dedicates this edition to
Darwin J. Holmes, West Palm Beach, Florida,
who departed us.
While well known in Florida, though not
nationally, Darwin was a man of diverse and
interesting backgrounds.
He was a leader with the Deaf Ministry,
a master carpenter, a Sportsman, an activist,
an adventurer, and even a builder of a
unique vehicle that graced the cover of the
Deaf American years way back.
When we see these off-shore vehicles, we
would realize Darwin was years ahead of these
brilliant vehicle designers!
Thank you, Darwin, for brightening the
lives of Deaf Floridians.
...
Deaf bookworms wishing to read a deaf mystery,
involving a dead CI character, will be pleased
to find that such a novel is out on the
market.
Martin Goldstein, whose pen name is
J.G. Martinson, wrote the novel "Deception's Full
Circle" where the plot revolves around a
deceased character.
Martin is deaf and a retired long time teacher
at a school for the deaf.
...
Gene-swapping a hope for the Deaf-Blind?
There was an announcement of gene therapy
improving the sight of some blind individuals
afflicted with Leber's congenital amaurosis.
The announcement made no mention of the
Deaf-Blind. Still, DeafDigest hopes that it
will help some Deaf-Blind individuals regain
their vision.
...
How important is pro bono work to the
Sutherland Asbill & Brennan law firm, which
has branches across the nation.
Very much so. The firm averages 60 hours
of pro bono work per attorney. And one such
pro bono work helped win a case against
a Maryland hospital that refused
interpreters for deaf patients.
That law firm was duly acknowledge on http://www.dailyreportonline.com/Editorial/News/singleEdit.asp?individual_SQL=4%2F30%2F2008%4023020
...
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A DEAF-BLIND ENTREPRENEUR
Preston Fansler, Amarillo, Texas, is 20 years old
and is Deaf-Blind. He is also considered developmentally
delayed.
Yet, he is a businessman, been operating his business
for 8 years, since he was at the age of 12.
He owns and operates his Handy Able Hands company,
which shreds business documents of his clients. He
operates his business both at home and at offices
of his clients.
His parents set up the business for him and
they say Preston pretty much enjoys what he is
doing.
Very neat!
Spanish VRS.com is a Lifelinks company
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A PHRASE REPLACEMENT
A British newspaper wrote about a deaf person and
mentioned him as "deaf and dumb."
The next day, this newspaper issued a correction,
saying the deaf person should be mentioned as
"deaf and speech-impaired."
This is interesting. But what if the deaf person
has perfect speech? Should he be described as
"deaf and speech-perfect"?
Aw, what is so wrong about just writing him
as "deaf"?
The Deaf Initiative in Technology (DiiT) series of workshops
provides computer, graphic communication, and business-based
training workshops in sign language to deaf and hard-of-hearing
adults.
The rapid pace and complexity of technology puts increasing
demands on companies, organizations, and professionals.
To stay knowledgeable and competitive, deaf and hard-of-hearing
professionals get up-to-the-minute technical skills through DiiT
Workshops.
All workshops are held at the National Technical Institute for
the Deaf at the Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester,
New York.
To register, download the DiiT Workshop
Registration Form or call 585-475-7545 (Voice or TTY).
DARWIN'S UNDERUSED RELAY SYSTEM
The deaf of Australia have their own telephone relay
service, the same as we, the Americans do.
A recent survey in Australia found that the
Northern Territory deaf residents use their own relay
less as compared to other deaf residents elsewhere
in the country.
Why? Could be many reasons (language difficulties,
apathy, lack of knowledge, lack of TTY machines, etc)
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THE NORTH POLE: THE FIRST OR THE ONLY SYNDROME
There was a story of a mixed group of deaf and
hearing British people that reached the North Pole.
The story quoted a deaf woman as claiming that
her group of deaf people are the first to reach
the North Pole.
Maybe she is right. Maybe she is not. How do
we know who was the first deaf to reach the
North Pole?
Same old "first or the only" syndrome.
Customers Can Use Ojo Keypad to Enter the Telephone Number for
the Snap!VRS Interpreter to Dial
Pearl River, NY - April 28, 2008 - Snap!VRS, the video relay
services provider that distributes the Ojo video phone, today
announced the launch of its new VRS speed dial feature. This
new feature allows customers to use the Ojo keypad to enter in
a telephone number and have it automatically display for the
Snap!VRS interpreter to dial as soon as the call is connected.
This reduces the VRS call setup time by eliminating the need
for customers to sign the individual telephone numbers to the
interpreter.
"By launching VRS speed dial, Snap!VRS aims to provide customers
with a more convenient VRS call experience," said Richard
Schatzberg, Snap!VRS Chief Executive Officer. "The technology
behind VRS speed dial enables an even faster connection with
Snap!VRS interpreters."
All Ojos that have already been distributed by Snap!VRS will be
enabled with the VRS speed dial feature in next 24 hours in the
form of a software upgrade by way of a remote download. However,
in order to receive the download, customers need to make sure
their Ojo is successfully connected to the Internet. All future
Ojos distributed by Snap!VRS will be shipped with VRS speed dial
already enabled.
When ready to place a VRS call, customers first select the
one-touch "Snap!VRS 711" button on the Ojo main menu screen. A
small window then appears and prompts the customer to enter the
telephone number for the Snap!VRS interpreter. The customer is
then connected to a Snap!VRS interpreter who already has the
telephone number and is ready to complete the call.
VRS speed dial also allows customers to store entries for
frequent callers in the Ojo phonebook. Upon selecting the
entry, the Ojo automatically dials Snap!VRS and provides the
interpreter with the telephone number of the person to call.
About Snap!VRS:
Snap!VRS is a video relay service that enables people who are
deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired to improve the
connection with people in their personal and business lives.
Eligible applicants receive a free Ojo video phone and use it
to conduct true-to-life video relay calls through qualified
sign language interpreters over a high-speed Internet
connection. Customers communicate with the interpreter using
sign language while the interpreter simultaneously relays the
comments in spoken English to the standard telephone user. To
learn more about Snap!VRS, visit http://www.snapvrs.com
Media Contact:
Andrew Forti
Snap!VRS
Director of Marketing
(845) 652-7104 (Ojo users: dial 711; VP users: dial "snapvrs.tv") mailto:aforti@snapvrs.com
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Snap!VRS is the division of Snap Telecommunications, Inc.
providing video relay services. Snap Telecommunications, Inc
is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aequus Technologies Corp. Ojo
is a trademark of WorldGate Service, Inc.
OUR DEAF CYBERCEMETERY
The federal government has a cybercemetery, which is
a new buzzword. It means websites that have stopped
operations, and yes, there are many closed government
websites.
We, the deaf, have our own Cybercemetery, with our
long list of closed deaf websites. In the mid-nineties,
there were three pioneering deaf websites, each
highly acclaimed. And each have been, long since
then, closed up!
LOOKING AT THINGS FROM A POINT OF VIEW
We tend to look at things from a point of
view.
A physicist would go to an amusement park
and look at these gravity-defying rides from
a physics point of view.
An architect would tour these Roman ruins
during his vacation and look at these buildings
from an architect's point of view.
A restauranteur would watch one food show
on one of these cable programs and look at
these ingredients from a chef's point of
view.
This applies to us, the deaf. We look
on things in every day life from a deaf
person's point of view.
MANY FAMOUS PEOPLE HAVE A LINK WITH THE DEAF
- Eleanor Roosevelt (past First Lady, President Franklin
Delano Roosevelt)
She, and her husband Franklin Delano Roosevelt launched
the Franklin Delano Roosevelt International Disability Award,
in conjunction with the UN's 50th anniversary on
October 24, 1995.
A past recipient of the award was the Association for the
Welfare of the Deaf and the Blind in Poland
WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE?
when the hearing person in the audience suddenly
stops the interpreter, and says:
please let the deaf person read my lips
Attention - all interpreters: if you wish to share your
horror or love stories, please email these to:
Every stenocaptioner's personal computer dictionary consists
of tens of thousands, sometimes hundreds of thousands of
entries. Many captioners began the process of building their
dictionary by sitting down with some sort of dictionary building
kit, and they stroked out word by word the entries they wanted in
their dictionary.
Many of these kits contain the English word entries, and the
captioner would then stroke the steno to tell the computer exactly
how that captioner would write these particular words.
A person cannot begin work as a captioner until he or she has a
dictionary consisting of many thousands of words. Many captioners
started out as court reporters and were able to add entries to their
dictionaries throughout their years of court reporting.
In more recent years, some court reporting/captioning schools are
offering the students assistance in building their personal
dictionaries.
Last week's DeafDigest ran an article
titled "Living under a deaf sentence" which
concerns late-deafened individuals unwilling
to accept their deafness.
And strangely enough this same phrase
"Deaf Sentence" resurfaced this week, though
under a different meaning.
It is a newly published novel, titled "Deaf
Sentence" by David Lodge. Interestingly it
seems to have nothing to do with the deaf or
of deafness. It focuses on a retired gentleman
unable to deal with his retirement.
Why "deaf"? Perhaps "deaf" to reality?
The Minnesota senate voted to require
political candidates to caption their
TV ads.
Boring political talk becomes boring
captions.
...
The Deaf and the Law
Location:
Maryland
Case:
deaf students in a Maryland school were asked to
enunciate vowel sounds on a state competency
exam. Not fair, argued parents and attorneys
Result:
unresolved
...
Interesting Deaf Quotes
quote
It is no big deal to me; I pretty much get things
done
said multi-tasking Jess Smith, way back in the
fifties and sixties when he, at the same time,
served as head football coach and principal
of Indiana School for the Deaf, and on the side,
serving as editor of the Deaf American, and
the NAD and of other national and local organizations
in a various capacities. He passed away few years ago
...
Shirley Glassman's Captioning Blooper of the Week:
Ohio (how) do you feel?
.....
What became of?
Halex House
- Past
headquarters of the National Association of the Deaf
- Present
slated to be torn down in favor of a 5-story
condominium building; who knows - perhaps
one of the new residents will be a deaf
person!
The 1993 Deaf Awareness Week was recognized with
this pictorial postmark showing an outline map of
Oklahoma along with "N" "D" "A" "W" letters being
finger spelled. This postmark was arranged by the
event committee in Tulsa.
if you have questions, please email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com and it will
be forwarded to Albert and Kenneth
...
News of the Week - Looking Back 10 Years Ago:
Gallaudet, NTID and CSUN are the beneficiaries of two
digital communication systems donated by the EduCap,
Inc. VisionLink is the name of the system and it allows
deaf people on opposite ends of a telephone line to visually
communicate with each other.
...
News of the Week - Looking Back 5 Years Ago:
NAD deaf attorney Kelby Brick was mentioned in the popular
Bob Levey column in the April 25th edition of the Washington
Post.
Columnist Levey raised the issue of hands-free driving
(no reference to the deaf however) of drivers busy
with non-driving chores while driving.
Kelby stressed that no driving guidelines prohibit
deaf drivers from communicating while driving and that
"deafness is a source of safety."
(editor's note: Brick is no longer with the NAD; he has
moved on to another employment endeavor)
.....
Deaf Apocalypse of the Week:
All teams in the National Football League need to
sign a contract with the ASLTA (American Sign Language
Teachers Association).
The contract would provide all NFL teams with a
crash course in simple ASL gestures.
The purpose is to communicate in the team war rooms
on NFL draft day. Team executives (owners, presidents,
general managers, etc) are forever on the phones
trying to arrange trades with other teams. And during
the haggling over trade terms, these officials are
afraid that background voices would be overheard
by other teams on other phones. You see, as many as
half dozen phone lines are busy, being used by as many
as half dozen team executives!
These executives were communicating with each other
with crude gestures, which could be easily misunderstood.
Hence the need for formalized ASL gestures!
...
A Vocational Rehabilitation counselor's pet peeve:
It takes nine months to appoint a new supervisor, and
you have to endure a rotating supervisor schedule.
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Balcony $1,049 per person cruise fare
Suite $1,429 per person cruise fare
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position opening
Occupational Therapist
Metro Suburban Area
Westboro State Hospital
Westboro, MA
Seeking part-time (20 hrs./wk)Occupational Therapist to
Work in our Rehabilitation Department providing
Occupational Therapy services including comprehensive
assessment, treatment planning, implementation and
consultation to deaf and hearing patients on a primarily
deaf psychiatric unit.
Collaborates with other clinicians, rehabilitation
personnel and the patient to develop and implement an
individualized schedule of rehabilitation activities to
meet patient's functional needs. Provides a variety of
psychosocial rehabilitation groups and individual
services.
Serves as a liaison between unit treatment team and
hospital rehabilitation programs and personnel. May have
supervision responsibilities of a COTA.
Deaf and hearing persons with sign language skills
encouraged to apply.
position opening
Interpreter, Deaf/Hard of Hearing
Metro Suburban Area
Westboro State Hospital
Westboro, MA
Seeking two part-time sign language interpreters (20 hrs./wk)
for a specialty psychiatric inpatient unit for Deaf persons in
Westborough, Massachusetts, about an hour west of Boston. This
is an excellent position for an experienced interpreter with
excellent ASL skills who has, or wants to develop a
specialization in mental health interpreting.
Candidates must possess the CI/CT level certificate from the
National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.
Anticipated Vacancies
New Mexico School for the Deaf
Santa Fe, NM
2008-2009 School Year
- Outreach Specialist
- Outreach ASL Specialist
- Coordinator Deaf Role Model Program
- Step-Hi Parent Advisor
- Director of Instruction
- Assistant Principal (Albuquerque Preschool)
- Curriculum Specialist
- Behavior Specialist
- Speech Language Pathologist
- Classroom Teacher: Preschool - High School
- Art/Drama Teacher
- PE Teacher
- Student Life Educator
- Teacher: Computer/Multi-Media
NMSD Offers Competitive Salaries and Excellent Benefits.
Apply to:
New Mexico School For The Deaf,
1060 Cerrillos Road,
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505,
(505) 476-6301 V/TTY.
Deadline: Open until filled.
NMSD is an EEO Employer
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Job Announcements
Indiana School for the Deaf
Indianapolis, IN
The Indiana School for the Deaf currently has job
openings/postings for the following positions:
If you have any questions please contact Carole Morgan in
our Human Resources Department via telephone (317/920-6340
v/tty) or E-Mail: mailto:cmorgan@isd.k12.in.us
Mission Statement-The Indiana School for the Deaf Community
promotes academic and social excellence for Deaf and Hard of
Hearing students through a Bilingual/Bicultural environment
An EOE
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position openings
Clinical Counselors (2 positions)
Cumberland County Mental Health
Fayetteville, NC
Cumberland County Mental Health, a Local Management Entity in the
North Carolina mental health system, has an opening for two
clinicians to provide specialized services to children and adult
deaf and hearing impaired clients who have mental health, substance
abuse or developmental disabilities diagnoses in our catchment area
Master's degree in a human service field and two years of counseling
or therapy experience in the field; or Master's degree from an
accredited school of counseling or social work and licensed to
practice in the field by the appropriate North Carolina governing
board.
Must be proficient in American Sign Language and knowledgeable of
the deaf culture.
Full job description, salary ranges and NC State Application form
may be obtained from the Employment section of our Website, http://www.ccmentalhealth.org
Send completed application to:
John Holmes,
Cumberland County Mental Health,
P.O. Box 3069,
Fayetteville, NC 28302-3069
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position announcement
Coordinator, Signs for All Program (SFA)
Rochester School for the Deaf
Rochester, NY
(40-hour week, 12-month position)
date position to be filled: As soon as possible
Primary responsibilities:
The Coordinator will assume and perform duties and responsibilities
related to the provision, management, and evaluation of American
Sign Language (ASL) classes and services throughout the greater
Rochester area. The Coordinator will manage a virtual staff
of ASL teachers and sign language evaluation interviewers and
raters.
Desired qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Eligibility for appropriate New York State ASL teacher
certification
- One to three years of successful teaching experience
- Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks, planning, and
organizational needs
- Effective written, verbal, interpersonal, and computer skills
- Advanced Plus to Superior Plus Rating on SCPI
File application with:
Harold Mowl, Jr.,
Superintendent/CEO
Rochester School for the Deaf
1545 St. Paul Street
Rochester, New York 14621
Applications received will be screened and the most highly qualified
will be asked to interview.
Closing date: Open until filled
RSD is an EOE and does not discriminate in employment on the basis
of non-qualifying disability, race, religion, color, gender, marital
status, age, national origin, and veteran status.
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position announcement
Technology Teacher
Rochester School for the Deaf
Rochester, NY
date position to be filled: September 1, 2008
Primary responsibilities:
Teach a variety of courses to Deaf students, with technology as the
primary focus. Serve as a resource to teachers and students in the
area of technology. Serve on Technology Curriculum Committee.
Participate in weekly team meetings with other staff members to plan
programs, behavior management techniques, and strategies for student
success. Follow required NYS curriculum standards and prepare
students for required NYS assessment tests. Write and implement
student IEPs.
Desired qualifications:
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Education of the Deaf or computer
technology. New York State certification as a teacher or the ability
to obtain same. Previous experience working with Deaf students and
classroom integration of technology. Advanced Rating on the SCPI
File application with:
Harold Mowl, Jr.,
Superintendent/CEO
Rochester School for the Deaf
1545 St. Paul Street
Rochester, New York 14621
Applications received will be screened and the most highly qualified
will be asked to interview.
Closing date: Open until filled
RSD is an EOE and does not discriminate in employment on the basis
of non-qualifying disability, race, religion, color, gender, marital
status, age, national origin, and veteran status.
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Position Available August 2008
English/Language Arts Teacher - All grades
The Charter School at National Deaf Academy
Mount Dora, FL
Qualifications:
- Fluent in American Sign Language
- Florida Certification as Teacher of Hearing Impaired and
Elementary Education
- Good classroom management skills
Send resume, 3 letters of reference, and copy of
certifications to:
Rebecca Hilding, Director
The Charter School at National Deaf Academy
19650 US Highway 441
Mount Dora, FL 32757
position opening
Director of Educational Services
Walden School
Framingham, MA
Date of Posting: April 14, 2008
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Walden School, a residential therapeutic treatment program
located on our Framingham campus, provides comprehensive
services to emotionally, behaviorally, and psychiatrically
disabled Deaf youth.
With a team of consultants offering support and learning
opportunities as well as a management team with extensive
experience and longevity with the program, Walden School
provides effective, positive approaches to helping young
children change and grow.
Additionally, Walden School provides extensive training
programs for staff (at least 75 % of whom are Deaf) and
career advancement opportunities.
Requirements: Master Degree in Education required and
supervisory/leadership experience preferred, native or
second language fluency in American Sign Language, effective
written communication skills, and strong interpersonal and
organizational skills.
Teacher license or eligibility for licensure required.
Excellent benefits package, competitive salary, paid
vacation time. American Sign Language classes offered
at no charge to all TLC employees.
Please Send Resumes/References to:
Lynn Marshall,
The Learning Center for the Deaf,
848 Central Street
Framingham MA 01701
Position Vacancy Notice
Transition Coordinator
Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind
position at Boise, ID
Begin Date:March 2008
Nature of Work:
To Coordinate the post Secondary Transition Program (P.S.T.P.). To
collaborate with Community agencies, employers, and education institutions
to provide access for Deaf/ Hard of Hearing (DHH), Blind/Visually impaired
(BVI), and Deaf/Blind including individuals with additional handicapping
conditions. To facilitate an individual's transition from dependence to
independence. To coordinate the students, communities, and opportunities
partnering for employment (S.C.O.P.E.) summer work experience program to
support a student’s career pathway goals on his/her transition plan.
Minimum Qualifications:
Idaho Exceptional Child certificate with Hearing Impaired endorsement;
Excellent receptive and expressive skills in American Sign Language;
Experience working with Parents and infants; Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree,
Master's degree preferred
Salary:Commensurate with education and experience.
Benefits:
Comprehensive fringe benefit package included; Employees and spouses
receive reduced tuition at state universities ($5 per credit hour).
To Apply:
Interested persons are to submit a letter of application, resume, official
transcripts, copies of certification and three letters of recommendations
to:
Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind
ATTN: Human Resources
1450 Main St
Gooding, ID 83330
Closing Date:Open until filled.
Successful candidate will be required to furnish a background check
within three months of employment per Idaho Code 33-130.
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Position Vacancy Notice
Instructor of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind
position at Gooding, ID
Nature of Work:Provide academic programs for elementary students and
other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Idaho Standard Exceptional Child Certification with a Hearing Impaired
Endorsement or ability to obtain; excellent receptive and expressive
skills in American Sign Language; Bachelor's degree acceptable,
Master's degree preferred; Desired Elementary Certification.
Salary:Commensurate with education and experience
Benefits:
Comprehensive fringe benefit package included; Employees and spouses
receive reduced tuition at state universities ($5 per credit hour)
To Apply:
Interested persons are to submit a letter of application, resume, official
transcripts, copies of certification and three letters of recommendations
to:
Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind
ATTN: Human Resources
1450 Main St
Gooding, ID 83330
Closing Date: Open until filled.
Successful candidate will be required to furnish a background check
within three months of employment per Idaho Code 33-130.
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Employment Openings - updated 5/047/08
Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf,
Wilson, NC
to view these vacancies please visit our website at:
Extended HS English Teacher - 8/29/08 closing date
Family Consumer/Home Economics - 8/29/08 closing date
HS Computer/Business Teacher - 8/29/08 closing date
HS Math Teacher - 8/29/08 closing date
HS Social Studies Teacher - 8/29/08 closing date
School Speech/Language pathologist - 6/27/08 closing date
School Guidance Counselor (2 pos) - 6/27/08 closing date
Special Education Teacher - 8/29/08 closing date
position opening
Independent Living Advisor
Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc
Salisbury, Maryland
Full-Time
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 training in independent living skills,
such as: teaching personal and household management, budgeting skills,
TTY training, accessing and utilizing communication resources,
medication administration and developing community relationships.
Requirements: Fluency in American Sign Language and written English,
High School degree required. Demonstrates competency in independent
living skills,
Valid driver's license required and good driving record
Benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Pension, Life,
Vacation, sick and personal leave.
To Apply: Submit a cover letter, resume and three letters of
references to:
Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc.
Human Resources Department
806 Snow Hill Road
Salisbury, Maryland 21804
