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Hello all,

What I have cut and paste below came via e-mail.  The person who sent it is
an incessant bastard--that is, he/she is a bona fide spammer.  I believe a
get them because I have posted to this group.  My question is: does anyone
else here get the spam that I have cut below?  He calls himself
'DeafDigest.'  Of course this name is a facade.




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DeafDigest Blue - December 31, 2000

Volume 5 Number 22 Blue              Barry Strassler, Editor

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The DEAFDIGEST is divided into BLUE and GOLD sections, both
ranked equal in contents, features and ads. This is the
BLUE section.

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NEWS OF THE WEEK
   After being in existence for 21 years under different names,
different owners and different locations, the Kaleidoscope
Network, Inc ceased operations on November 10th.
   It went off the air on January 1, 2000 while the management
tried to take the time out to review alternative options to keep
the network going. Unfortunately it was not to be.
   It was the Silent Network and then America's Disability Channel
before being renamed for the third time.
   It was the nation's only TV network devoted to the disabled, the
deaf included. Only several years ago Gallaudet University shut down
its popular cable TV show.

...

   About time! History Through Deaf Eyes will tour Hartford, CT,
Lexington, KY and possibly at Fulton, MO and then Rochester, NY.
   Originally it was supposed to be exhibited at the Smithsonian
Institution in 1996 but it didn't work out. Rather than to shelve
the concept completely it was transformed into History Through
Deaf Eyes.
   Very glad, DEAFDIGEST declares, to see it become a reality
after this idea was founded in 1992.

...

   Clarifying the AMA fight against interpreters. Last week's
DEAFDIGEST mentioned that the AMA is fighting the Department of
Heath and Human Services on the guidelines that provide interpreters.
The AMA is claiming their physicians are losing money because of it.
   A DEAFDIGEST subscriber felt that this fight is directed
against foreigners that know little English as opposed to deaf
ASL-signing patients. If any of the deaf agencies jump into the
fray they must make sure that they are not butting into the wrong
battle!

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THE QUIETNESS TREND?

    Engineers are working on a Silent Jackhammer that would operate
on a 80's dB level, halving its alarmingly high 160 dB level.
    Are we seeing a trend where engineers are trying to quiet down
these loud devices that are making people deaf?
    For starters, how about making automobiles and trucks quieter,
thus tearing down the noise barriers that are making our highways
look ugly? And again to reverse the growing trend of deafness
among people exposed to unacceptable levels of noise?

DO DEAF ARTISTS HAVE THAT DEAF EYE POWERS OF VISION?
   There was a story that ran in the local Annapolis, MD newspaper
about a woman, not deaf, employed in a paint shop, that shuns
paint-mixing computers and relies on her eye to pick out the perfect
color match that the customers have ordered.
   Is there such a thing as a Deaf Eye that deaf artists possess
that makes them excellent artists and painters? This question was
asked of Rob Roth, the DCARA executive director, who knows a thing
or two about art.
   Rob said "Many of the deaf artists that I know (or knew) were great
observers of their environment. Is that true of all deaf people? No.
Many of them? I don't know."

ANOTHER CAPTIONED SCOREBOARD
   The PNC Park, the new home of Pittsburgh Pirates that will open for
business in the spring of 2001, will be featuring captions on its
scoreboard.
   That makes it two ball parks that we know that have captioned
scoreboards - PSINet Stadium in Baltimore and now the PNC Park in
Pittsburgh.
   Which ball park is next? The Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh doesn't. The
Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH doesn't.
   Are professional teams except from ADA regulations?

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MISSING OUT ON ANNOUNCEMENTS IN ARENAS
   Still continuing with the above topic, a hearing father of two
deaf sons, said that he has to interpret for them if he feels something
interesting is being said on the PA that his sons know nothing about.
   Said the father "it is even worse at minor league hockey arenas
that schedule many giveaways and announce the winners over the PA
systems. Many times we have won prizes and a deaf person would have
missed these announcements since they are never posted and are just
voice announced.
   "The same goes for outdoor soccer games. My son won the goalie's
jersey and the winner was voice announced. When we told him that he
won, he zoomed out of his seat to claim his prize with me in fast
pursuit."

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School of Education and Human Services
Gallaudet University

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Then, consider getting an M.S. in Leisure Services Administration
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What we offer:

__ A graduate degree that becomes a passport to promotion and increased
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   power.
__ A diverse and bilingual community where American Sign Language (ASL) and
   English are used.
__ A program that caters to the working professional - - late afternoons,
evening,
   weekend, and summer offerings.
__ An interdisciplinary curriculum.
__ An opportunity to earn, simultaneous to the M.S. degree (with one
additional
   course), a Certificate of Management.
__ A chance to study with renowned faculty in small class settings.

If You're Ready to Take Control of Your Career,
Contact:  Dr. Carol Cutler Riddick, Graduate Coordinator
          Department of Physical Education and Recreation
Phone:    (202) 651-5591 (V/TTY)
E-Mail:   mailto:Carol.Riddick@gallaudet.edu

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ATTENTION: DEAF PLAYWRIGHTS - GET AN AGENT!
   Several weeks ago the DEAFDIGEST mentioned unsolicited scripts
for TV and film that are being returned envelope unopened - no matter
if it is the best play in the world.
   Said one deaf entertainment and media industry veteran
" Get an agent to do the dealmaking."

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Travelers-SAFECO-Progressive

Deaf owned e-insurance agency

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MICROLOANS FOR THE DEAF ENTREPRENEURS OVERSEAS?
   Small Enterprise Foundation, in South Africa, are making
microloans to enable low income individuals to launch businesses.
   Similar programs are available in Third World nations. What about
low income deaf individuals in these nations. Do they have the same
opportunities to get microloans to get their businesses up and running?
   Perhaps this is something the World Federation of the Deaf could
look into.

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WEB ACCESSIBILITY FOR THE DEAF
   A recent set of guidelines released by the government have mandated
making federal agency web sites accessible to the disabled, the deaf
included.
   The guidelines pretty much focus on the blind and the disabled with
very little, if any, mentioned on the needs of the deaf.
   Does it mean that the deaf needs have already been met? The
DEAFDIGEST editor doubts that all of our needs are being met, and yet
the little addressing of our needs in the guidelines seem troubling.

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Planning services.
   Louis Schwarz is a Certified Financial Planner licensee, handling
stocks, bonds, mutual funds, IRA, & Roth IRA. Over 29 years experience.
Securities offered through Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. Member
NASD/SIPC
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A SNOW STORM IN WASHINGTON, DC
   A recent snow storm in the Washington, DC area caused many schools
and some government agencies to shut down or to cause delays.
   Washington, DC area deaf residents wanting to watch TV captions
and at the same time watching the streaming announcements of closings
and delays are simply out of luck in three of the four major networks.
   Three networks have captions block out the graphics whereas only one
network had captions on the bottom and streaming announcements on the
top.
   The only solution is to turn off the captions and to focus on the
streaming announcements. And to turn off the captions automatically
relegates us to second class citizens.

LONGEVITY OF OUR DEAF LEADERS
   Who holds the NAD record for longest-reigning Executive Directors?
Fred C. Schreiber holds it - 13 years until he passed away
(1966-1979).
   Reigning NAD Executive Director Nancy Bloch is into her 9th year
on the job. Four more years she will tie Schreiber's record and five
more years she will break the record.
   This is amazing inasmuch as many corporate CEO's, college presidents,
and school superintendents only stay on the job for few years - stress,
burnout, pressure, and all that.

WILL VOICE REPLACE TEXT?
   Everything is becoming voice-based. There will be voice-based
e-mail messages; voice-based web sites; voice-based gadgets;
voice-based gizmos; voice-based this; voice-based that.
   How and to what extent is that going to leave us? This is a concern
for all of us. Are we doing something about it? Or will there be
a proliferation of captioning agencies - to convert everything that is
voice-based to captions?

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Please visit our new website at http://www.aslclothescompany.com  We have
demin
shirts, T-shirts, hats, canvas bags all with a embroidered "ASL" logo.
SALE during the month of October & November, buy 2 T-shirts for $ 25. Our
products are great gifts for Deaf friends, Interpreters, CODAs or Sign
Language Students!! This is a new company run by Randy and Dot Shaw. Be
proud of American Sign Language.

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SHIRLEY GLASSMAN'S CAPTIONING BLOOPER OF THE WEEK:

It's the self-testing kid (kit)

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YOU ARE DEAF AND ARE BREAKING THE LAW IF:
  You live in Arkansas and cannot pronounce the name of the state.
It must be pronounced "Arkansaw" or else!
  Hey, what about deaf residents of Arkansas that can perfectly
fingerspell the name of the state but cannot pronounce it!

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YOU HAVE TO BE DEAF TO UNDERSTAND DEAF
   Why it is ever so necessary to turn off the captions
while watching the football game! The captions, on the top of
the screen, blocked the running score of the game, again on the
top of the screen!
   High tech is here right now but we are still bugged by the
captions and graphics fighting each other.

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LOUIS J. SCHWARZ'S DEAFMONEY TIP OF THE WEEK

Stock Buying Tip of the Week (1 of 4)

Avoid the Impulse Buy

Do homework on the company's both business and financial picture. Avoid
the impulse buy until you are comfortable with the stock.

Note: Schwarz Financial Concepts, the nation's first
deaf-owned and operated financial services business,
can be surfed at http://www.deafmoney.com

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(revised ad)
Professional Career Opportunity
  JOBS JOBS JOBS

St. Joseph's Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Hayward, California

Announces
One (1) Professional Career Opportunities (see below)

* Clinical Counselor/Therapist (Part Time)
Counselor for the Psychological Services and Educational Program provides
counseling support and intervention for individuals and their families who
are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Late Deafened and Deaf/Blind.  We are seeking a
counselor with excellent clinical and communication skills.  Must be ASL
fluent and able to communicate with a wide range of clients communication
needs. Licensed or licensed eligible. Masters degree required. (Qualified
Interns may be considered for alternative internship positions. Interested
interns please contact Dr. Robert R. Kalkman for additional information.)

St. Joseph's Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is a Nonprofit
organization serving the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Late Deafened, and
Deaf/Blind
communities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, political
affiliation, age, economic status, disability or sexual orientation.

St. Joseph's Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing provides counseling
services at five (5) different clinical sites, throughout two counties.
(Alameda and Contra Costa Counties) We accept clients from all 11 counties
in
the Bay Area.
SJCD currently serves clients from a range of 6 counties within the Bay
Area.
SJCD Administrative Offices are located in Hayward, 27 miles from downtown
San Francisco.  The Center is strategically located to serve individuals
from
all areas in the San Francisco Bay Area.  San Jose 23 Miles, Berkeley 16
Miles, Oakland 8 Miles, Silicon Valley 25 Miles
Hayward is easily accessible to all three major airports:
San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose

Come Join Our Dynamic Team.
Our program is growing, expanding, and developing, creating an environment
for professionals to grow and advance while serving the Deaf and Hard of
Hearing Communities in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Contact:
Dr. Robert R. Kalkman
Director of Mental Health
St. Joseph's Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
510-881-2247 TTY, 510-881-2245 Voice
E-mail: mailto:R2kalkman@aol.com

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
* Executive Director
* Interpreter Referral Specialist
* Case Manager

(please read below for job descriptions)

Northeast Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, Inc.
Concord, New Hampshire

New Hampshire is in the process of establishing a new service center for
its' Deaf and hard of Hearing community. The center is a non-profit
organization with a wide range of services planned including
interpreter/CART referral, advocacy, case management, job development, peer
support and information and referral.

The center is located in Concord, which is within an hour's drive from
Boston, MA, Portland, ME and Brattleboro, VT.

The Board for the Northeast Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, Inc., is
currently seeking qualified candidates for the following positions:

Executive Director:
Qualifications: BA/BS degree (MA/MS degree preferred) and at least 5 years
of relevant experience. Knowledge of finances, grant writing, budgeting,
planning, resource development, community social service delivery, and
computer skills; knowledge of Deaf culture, late deafness and hearing loss,
skilled in ASL.

General Duties: Provide management, supervision and program development for
new center, that will focus primary on interpreter/CART referral, advocacy,
case management, job development and peer support.

Salary: Set by the Board, based on qualifications and experience. Position
open until filled.

Interpreter Referral Specialist
Qualifications:  Experience as sign language interpreter or have graduated
from an Interpreter Training Program, knowledge of the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA), excellent organizational, communication and
interpersonal skills. Preferred proficient in American Sign Language and
computers.

General Duties: The interpreter referral specialist will develop and provide
Communication Access Services to include qualified sign language
interpreters, oral interpreters and CART referral services.  Provide
translation services to Deaf and Hard of Hearing consumers.

Salary: Based on qualifications and experience.

Case Manager
Qualifications: BA/BA preferred or reverent experience. Knowledgeable or
willing to learn about the social services system in New Hampshire, e.g.,
welfare, food stamps, social security, housing authority regulations, etc.

General Duties: The Case Manager will provide access to health care services
for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people throughout the state of New Hampshire.
Provide community education and, offer workshops to the community around
services available to them and the process of obtaining those services.

Salary: Based on qualifications and experience.

Send resume with cover letter and 3 letters of references to:

John Moore, Chairman
NDHHS, Inc.
125 Airport Road
Concord, NH 03301

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Employment Opportunity
Sign Language Interpreter II
UPPER LAKE UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT
Lake County, Northern California

Sign Language Interpreter II.   One on one for a middle school student.
Salary
dependent on experience.  Position is 5 days/wk, 6-1/2 hrs. daily.
Benefits.  Open until filled.  EOE.
Located in Northern California; in Lake County.
(Home of California's largest natural lake, Clear Lake.)
Call 707-275-2357 ext.44 for more information and application.

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SCAD Position Announcement
Program Administrator
South Carolina Telecommunications
Equipment Distribution Program

Position Purpose:
Work under the direction of the Executive Director to administrate the South
Carolina Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Program.

Education & Qualifications:
1. Bachelor's degree (Master's Degree - Optional) in communication, business
management, or the equivalent and three years of progressively responsible
experience in providing services to the deaf and hard of hearing.
2. Fluency in American Sign Language and other means of communication with
the deaf
and hard of hearing, as well as written and spoken English.
3. Ability to communicate persuasively with a variety of groups and
individuals.
4. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
necessary
agencies, organizations, public and private groups.
5. Ability to coordinate activities and manage time effectively.
6. Ability to manage staff/contractors located in geographically diverse
areas.
7. Knowledge of the South Carolina human service system, particularly those
services relevant to the deaf, hard of hearing and speech disabled.

Responsibilities:
1. Administrate the statewide Telecommunications Equipment Distribution
Program
under direction of the Executive Director.
2. Serve as liaison with the Public Service Commission and other state
entities.
3. Recruit and/or supervise Program Assistant, Equipment Specialist,
Accountant,
Application Review Specialists, Equipment Repair sites/agencies and other
subcontractors.
4. Monitor fiscal reports of the program.
5. Arrange and facilitate SC TEDP Advisory Committee meetings.
6. Maintain and revise website.
7. Monitor adherence to policies and procedures for the equipment
distribution
process, from the point of application to procedures for routine
maintenance.
8. Manage the public awareness and education component of the project,
including
provision of consumer outreach, education and training seminars as
necessary.
9. Procure equipment and ensure adequate inventory.
10. Remain knowledgeable in the telecommunications field.
11. Review applications and verify applicant eligibility for equipment.
12. Develop and distribute SC TEDP newsletter.
13. Develop all SC TEDP reports.
14. Ensures TEDP program is in compliance with contract and/or amendments.

Salary & Benefits:
Commensurate with experience and qualifications (range: $38,000 - $43,000).
This
is a permanent position, entitling the successful candidate to benefits
including
paid holidays, annual and sick leave, health and dental insurance, and
access to a
retirement plan.  SCAD is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity
employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age,
disability,
religion, color, national origin or political affiliation.

Send your cover letter, resume by fax (803-794-4420), US Mail or e-mail to
mailto:Scadirect1@aol.com

Executive Director
South Carolina Association of the Deaf, Inc.
437 Center Street
West Columbia, SC 29169

mailto:scadirect1@aol.com
1-877-225-8337 (V)
1-877-889-8337 TTY
(803) 794-4420 Fax

South Carolina Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Program
Administered by South Carolina Association of the Deaf, Inc.

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POSITION OPENINGS
*  MENTAL HEALTH CASE MANAGER
*  VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
Center on Hearing And Deafness, Inc, West Chester, PA

Center on Hearing And Deafness, Inc. (CHAD) is a not for profit social
service agency serving Southeast PA.

Mission: to provide comprehensive range of social service for Deaf and hard
of
hearing persons and their families, including Information Referral &
Advocacy,
Education/Consultation, Mental Health, Employment Support, Assistive
devices & Volunteer Coordination.  CHAD is located in the County Seat of
Chester Co., West Chester, an accessible community with active D/HOH
groups and close to Phila.

MENTAL HEALTH CASE MANAGER
Position is intended as full-time but could be 3/4.  Case Manager is
point person for new outreach to D/HOH persons and their families,
networking link with multiple other service agencies, advocate and
service coordinator.  CM will often assist with intakes, treatment
planning and will probably assist in other arenas as well (MR, Drug and
Alcohol, Aging, Children and Families, Criminal Justice).  Candidates
must be versatile and self-confident, have good ASL and written skills,
solid background in MH and D/HOH issues, be highly motivated to help
others, a good networker, and able to develop/follow clear yearly,
monthly & weekly plans.

VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
Exciting and unique position:  1) reach and provide services to many
D/HOH persons and family members beyond the reach of professional
services,  2) help to develop and then coordinate opportunities for many
D/HOH individuals to apply their wonderful expertise and motivation in
service to others as volunteers.  Full time position could be divided
into two equal parts (hospice and all other volunteer projects).
Coordinator is responsible to recruit, train, place and supervisor
volunteers while also reaching out throughout the community to find
people in need.  Volunteers currently service inmates, hospital and
hospice patients, homebound or troubled persons and lead various
initiatives (mentoring, tutoring and simple friendly visits).
Coordinator must also be a good communicator and able to manage (plan,
track and report upon) many different.  Also must have significant
experience in the many challenges D/HOH persons experience and many
different situations.

Salary range: $24,000-$27,000  Send resume, two reference letters and a
letter describing your interest in these positions to:
Bill Lockard,
CHAD, Inc.
139 W. Market St.,
West Chester, PA 19382

Fax  610-918-6249
email mailto:chad_1@juno.com

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
(4 different positions - please read below for job descriptions)
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service Center, Inc
Fresno & Merced & Salinas branches (Central California)

   Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service Center, Inc. is looking for qualified
candidates for the following positions:  Director of Client Services -
Salinas Office; Director of Client Services - Merced Office; Computer
Instructor for each Salinas and Merced offices; and Interpreter/Employment
Specialist - Fresno Headquarters.  To apply please send a letter of
interest,
resume, and 3 letters of recommendation to Rosemary W. Diaz, Executive
Director at DHHSC,  5070 North Sixth Street, Suite 169, Fresno, CA  93720.
   For more information, please call (559) 225-3323 V or (559) 225-0415 TTY.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.

*  DIRECTOR OF CLIENT SERVICES - one position for Salinas, one for Merced.
Regular, Full Time (37.5 hours per week), Benefits, $30,000 to $32,000
annually. BA/BS degree in Admin, Business, or deaf-related field. Three
years
experience.  Knowledge of issues impacting deaf and hard of hearing.  Fluent
in ASL.  Basic knowledge and use of computers.  Ability to interact with a
diverse constituency.  Duties:  Supervise employees.  Monitor office
compliance with contract goals.  Participate in networking, public
relations,
fundraising, grant writing, and community education.  Represent interests
and
concerns of the deaf and hard of hearing community.  Work collaboratively
with other social service agencies.  Provide direct services to clients as
appropriate.
OPEN UNTIL FILLED

*  LEAP (Learning Enrichment & Assistance Program) COMPUTER INSTRUCTOR
Part-time (up to 15 hours per week) $13.00 per hour
AA/AS degree in Computer Science, Education, or deafness-related field or
two
years related experience.  Extensive knowledge of computers.  Fluent in Sign
Language.  Must have CDL and own transportation with insurance.
Duties:  Assess communication and computer skills of students.  Develop a
course plan.  Teach basic computer skills, set-up, troubleshooting, data
entry, typing, spreadsheets, and MS Office 2000.  Recruit students and
network.  Documentation of progress and statistics.  Assist with
presentations to funders.
DEADLINE:  JANUARY 10, 2001

*  FAME (Families Achieving Meaningful Experiences) FACILITATOR
Part-time (up to 18 hours per week)  $14,000 annually
AA/AS degree in Computer Science, Education, Psychology or deafness related
field or two years related experience.  Fluent in sign language.  Extensive
knowledge of computers.  Must have CDL and own transportation with
insurance.
Duties:  Assess communication and computer skills of participants.  Choose
appropriate website software.  Plan and teach basic computer skills, website
development, and Power Point.  Assist participating families.  Facilitate
communication, interaction, and cooperation among participants.
Documentation of progress and statistics.  Assist with presentations for
funders.
DEADLINE:  JANUARY 10, 2001

*  INTERPRETER/EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST
Regular, Full Time (37.5 hours per week), Benefits, $24,000 annually
BA degree in human services filed and/or three years related experience.
Awareness of Deaf Culture, able to effectively communicate with deaf and
hard
of hearing of all backgrounds and sign systems.  Fluency in ASL and English
is Mandatory.  Must have valid CDL, own transportation, and insurance.
NAD/CCASDHH Level 3 Certification or above preferred.
Duties:  Recruit potential clients.  Provide Outreach. Determine
Eligibility.
Enroll and Orient clients into services in the EDD setting.  Provide
training sessions on how to use an interpreter.  Assist with career
exploration and appropriate types of work.  Demonstrate to employers why
they
should hire a deaf or hard of hearing employee, establish relationships with
employers.  Provide job retention and follow up services.  Compile
statistical information.  Provide interpreting and document assistance to
staff and clients as needed.
OPEN UNTIL FILLED

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Career Opportunity
Superintendent
Missouri School for the Deaf, Fulton, Missouri

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
SUPERINTENDENT
JOB ORDER #662583

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is accepting
applications for a Superintendent, for the Missouri School for the Deaf in
Fulton.
The desirable candidate should possess, a master's degree in education of
the deaf
or school administration. Experience as a teacher of deaf or hard-of-hearing
children and/or an administrator of programs for the deaf or
hard-of-hearing.

Questions for applicants: Describe in one page or less per question.
(1) Your experiences and knowledge of legal issues related to children with
special
needs-especially Deaf children.
(2) What characteristics are you looking for when hiring staff for academic,
vocational or support positions, what recruitment techniques would you
recommend to
meet staffing needs.
(3) What steps would you take if you noticed that a student had a
behavioral/emotional problem that the school was having difficulty in
addressing?

The starting salary for this position is $50,544 to $73,704. To apply submit
a
completed Department Application to Human Resources, PO Box 480, Jefferson
City,
Missouri 65102. The Application is also available at
http://www.dese.state.mo.us/humanres/index.html  Job Line

Current vacancies and status of previously posted vacancies call (573)
751-3815,
press "2".

"Making A Positive Difference Through Education And Service."

EOE/AA

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Job Announcement
Position:  Community Support Specialist II (CSD of Minnesota - St. Paul, MN)

Position Description:
Coordinates the activities of the volunteer staff in the Deaf Domestic
Violence
Program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals in the metro area.
Coordinates the
24 hour domestic violence telephone, crisis hotline and safe homes. Trains
volunteers and provides domestic violence prevention education within the
community. Regularly meets with the Advisory Committee to strengthen the
program.

Responsibilities:
* Plans, coordinates and supervises volunteer activities in the domestic
violence
program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing community members.
* Recruits and coordinates training for "24 hour crisis hotline" and "safe
home"
volunteers.
* Provides biannual domestic violence information seminars for Deaf and Hard
of
Hearing community members at Thompson Hall Deaf Club or other appropriate
gatherings and events.
* Provides in-service training seminars about Deaf culture and the Deaf
Domestic
Violence Program to service providers from the public safety department,
emergency
services, shelters, clinics and hospitals that are involved with domestic
violence
issues.
* Informs Division Director of volunteer activities, problems and concerns.
Recommends changes and improvements to increase service level, quality and
volunteer morale.
* Meets regularly with Advisory Committee members to discuss concerns or
issues
related to programming. Involved with Advisory Committee fund raising as
needed.
* Ensures safety of participants in programs sponsored by CSD of Minnesota.
* Makes referrals to appropriate agencies for participants needing services.
* Networks with other community volunteer groups and service provider
groups.
* Commonly works evenings and weekends. Must have reliable transportation.
* Functions as a lead working in planning and coordinating services in the
domestic violence area.

Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in behavioral sciences and a minimum of four
years
related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education
and
experience working with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community.
* Knowledge of sexual assault and domestic violence are essential.
* Must be an active member of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community.
* Near fluency skills in American Sign Language and written English are
essential.
* Ability to write reports and routine correspondence. Ability to
effectively
present before groups, Deaf community, businesses, colleagues and
co-workers.
* Ability to coordinate people and programs and work independently.  Ability
to
facilitate group meetings.
* Ability to prepare articles for publication and prepare materials for
presentations. Ability to use computer for word processing, develop flyers
and
email.
* Good TTY and telephone skills are essential.

Salary:  Negotiable depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits: Group Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Plan, Vision Plan,
Retirement Program, Vacation, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays and Employee
Assistance
Program.

Application Deadline:  Open until filled.

Send Resume and Cover Letter to:
Lisa Fowler, Human Resources
Communication Service for the Deaf
102 North Krohn Place
Sioux Falls, SD  57103

(605) 367-5760 or (800) 642-6410  Voice/TTY
(605) 367-5832 FAX

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITION
Central Florida Deaf Services, Inc.
Lakeland, FL

We are a newly established agency serving the needs of the Deaf and Hard of
Hearing community in Polk, Hardee, and Highlands counties. We are funded by
United Way, Able Trust and private businesses.

Central Florida Deaf Services has an immediate opening for the position of
Executive Director. The Executive Director has responsibility for the
overall management of the organization, which provides services to
individuals who have a hearing loss and their families. The Executive
Director is responsible for administration, program development, staff
management, financial management and fundraising, and public relations. The
successful candidate must demonstrate management and administrative skills,
and maintain highly effective client relations under all agency programs,
maintain appropriate relations with other professional and social service
groups in the community, and members of the deaf/hard of hearing
communities.

Qualifications: BA/BS degree (MA/MS degree preferred) and at least 3 years
of relevant experience. Knowledge of finances, grant writing, budgeting,
planning, resource development, community social service delivery, and
computer skills; knowledge of Deaf culture, late deafness and hearing loss,
skilled in ASL.

Salary and benefits: Set by the Board, based on qualifications and
experience. Position open until filled.

Send resume with cover letter and 3 letters of references to:

Central Florida Deaf Services, Inc.
Attn: Mary K. Moore, President
Board of Directors
4415 Florida National Drive, Suite 108
Lakeland, Florida 33813

(863) 701-9847 (Voice)
(863) 701-2337 (TTY)

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