deafweekly
April 13, 2011
Vol. 7, No. 25
Editor: Tom Willard
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Milwaukee, WI
VATICAN SERVED WITH COURT PAPERS IN WIS. ABUSE CASE
The Vatican has been served with court papers stemming from decades-old allegations
of sexual abuse against a now-deceased priest at a Wisconsin school for the
deaf. Jeff Anderson, an attorney for the man making the allegations, said he
had been notified the papers were filed through official diplomatic channels.
The Vatican's U.S.-based attorney, Jeffrey Lena, said Tuesday he still has to
evaluate the papers to determine whether they meet the requirements imposed
by U.S. law. / Associated
Press
Nashville, TN
DEAF WOMAN DIES AFTER SATURDAY HOUSE FIRE
Linda Mackey was taken to Vanderbilt Medical Center after a fire started at
about 4 a.m. at her home near the corner of Foster Avenue and Valeria Street
in the Woodbine area of Nashville. She later died from her injuries Sunday night.
Mackey's son, Charlie, tried to go into the burning home to rescue his mother,
neighbors said. However, Linda Mackey is deaf and couldn't hear him yelling,
and the smoke was too thick, officials said. Nashville firefighters said the
home was filled with flames by the time first responders arrived. / WSMV
Nashville
Newport Beach, CA
PAROLEE STOLE HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS FROM BLIND, DEAF 98-YEAR-OLD,
OFFICIALS SAY
A Vermont parolee who authorities say stole hundreds of thousands of dollars
from a 98-year-old blind and deaf woman was arrested Wednesday, two years after
the victim's death. John Thomas Windsor met the elderly woman through his mother,
who worked as her caretaker, prosecutors said. The widow, who was identified
only as Edna M., was confined to her home and suffered from dementia. Prosecutors
said Windsor moved into Edna M.'s home without her knowledge and used her credit
cards to buy expensive personal items, including two used cars, an engagement
ring for his girlfriend and a record collection. / Los
Angeles Times
Montgomery, AL
ALABAMA PHONE FUND FOR DEAF MAY BE TAPPED TO PAY FOR ALL KIDS HEALTH
INSURANCE
A panel of state lawmakers on Thursday approved a plan to pay for Alabama's
All Kids children's health insurance program next year by taking $30 million
from a fund created to pay for telephone services for the deaf. The fund finances
a "dual party relay system" that lets deaf or hearing-impaired people
use phones to communicate with others, and it pays for related programs. The
fund is financed by a 15 cents-per-month surcharge imposed on landbased
phone lines. The surcharge raises more than $3 million a year. A surplus of
just more than $30 million has built up over two decades. / The
Birmingham News
Pittsburgh, PA
BIASED LANDLORDS REJECT DEAF, TEST FINDS
Even when the potential renter meets all the typical income and residency requirements
for leasing a house or apartment, a startling number of Pittsburgh-area landlords
are still inclined to reject inquiries made by people who are deaf. In a year-long
test conducted by the Fair Housing Partnership of Greater Pittsburgh, researchers
found 28 percent of landlords contacted by deaf people either hung up the phone,
gave false information or used some other illegal means to deny the deaf person
a place to live. The Fair Housing Partnership on Thursday announced its findings
from the project, which involved using both deaf and hearing people to call
200 area landlords. / Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette
Gainesville, FL
STANFIELD CROWNED MISS DEAF TEEN AMERICA
Gainesville resident Brooke Stanfield, and Keith Banks, of Orlando -- both seniors
at the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind -- were crowned Mr. and Miss
Deaf Teen America recently at the 13th annual Mr./Miss Deaf Teen America Pageant
held recently at the Indiana School for the Deaf in Indianapolis. Deaf teens
from around the country participated in the Mr./Miss Deaf Teen America Pageant,
which was founded in 1999 to promote emerging deaf leaders, and to help students
develop confidence as they work together as a team to represent their school.
/ The
Gainesville Sun
Washington, DC
REMEMBERING THE GIRL WHO INSPIRED GALLAUDET
A big bronze statue of Alice Cogswell and Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet sits near
the entrance of Gallaudet University in Washington. Alice’s right thumb
rests next to the fingers of her little fist, and she clutches a book to her
heart, with the alphabet running across the page. Beside her, Gallaudet has
his thumb resting on his closed fist, too. They are practicing the letter “A”
of American Sign Language. Every April 15, on the anniversary of the founding
of the first permanent school for the deaf in the United States, people remember
Alice. / The
Washington Post
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Levoca, Slovakia
DEAFLYMPICS: THE RUBBISH TYCOON AND THE GAMES THAT WERE DUMPED
Matters were not so straightforward for the world's elite hearing-impaired athletes
who descended on Slovakia's High Tatras in February for the 17th Winter Deaflympics.
With skis propped on shoulders and skates in hand, some athletes arrived at
hotels that had no knowledge of their bookings, found slopes closed for competition
and ice rinks resembling building sites. According to police in Slovakia, the
sole organiser of the Games - the former owner of a waste management company
named Jaromir Ruda - had embezzled approximately €11m ($15.9 million
US) intended to prepare the country to host the Deaflympics. Even more remarkably,
he had somehow managed to get away with it. / The
Independent
Laval, QC, Canada
COPS: MISSING AUTISTIC BOY PROBABLY DROWNED
The chances of finding three-year-old Adam Benhamma alive are close to zero,
police said three days after the deaf, mute and autistic boy disappeared in
Laval, Que. Search-and-rescue teams scoured the woods again Tuesday evening
near where the boy went missing on Sunday, but to no avail. Police now believe
he fell into a nearby river and drowned. / Toronto
Sun
Brantford, ON, Canada
DEAF COUPLE'S STRUGGLE WITH 911 SYSTEM BRINGS CHANGE
Police in Brantford have introduced a new system to ensure people who need help,
but cannot communicate, will get the assistance they need. The new system allows
people who are deaf or hard of hearing to register their phone numbers by simply
filling out a form. The police will then respond to calls from those numbers
as a top priority. The changes come about six months after a 911 call from James
and Nancy Henderson, who are both deaf, went unanswered for nearly an hour.
/ CTV
News
Newbury, England
'WILLY-NILLY BED-HOPPING' AT SCHOOL FOR DEAF PUPILS
Underage sex between boarders as young as 12 was commonplace at a top grammar
school for the deaf, a judge revealed yesterday. The £35,000-a-year ($57,000
US) school allowed a “promiscuous culture” and let down its pupils,
Judge Richard Parkes QC said. One parent, who asked not to be named, said bed-hopping
was rife. “This has been going on for a very long time. I have spoken
to pupils from 20 years ago who say it was the same back then.” / Mirror
London, England
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE 2011: FINALISTS CHOSEN!
The 20 finalists in So You Think You Can Dance 2011 have been revealed following
this year's auditions and choreography camp. Ten male and ten female dancers
will take part in the live shows in a bid to be crowned Britain's Favourite
dancer, with competitive heats beginning in two weeks' time. Among this year's
finalists is 29-year-old Kirsty Swain, who is partially deaf and dances through
feeling the vibrations of the music and listening to the beat. / What's
On TV
Dunedin, New Zealand
FROM GLITZ AND GLAMOUR OF NBA TO DUNEDIN
Who said New Zealand's National Basketball League wasn't interesting? The season
opener between the Auckland Pirates and the Otago Nuggets will feature one of
the more fascinating characters on the professional sporting scene, Lance Allred.
The life of Otago's new American import is stranger than fiction: spending his
early years on a polygamist commune in Montana, becoming the first legally deaf
basketballer to play in the NBA, where he was a team-mate of superstar LeBron
James, fighting a battle with depression and obsessive compulsive disorder and
then writing a book about it all. Not your average pro sportsman then. / Stuff.co.nz
Cambridge, New Zealand
DVD SHOWS TRIALS OF DEAFNESS
Hearing impairment education for police, justice system workers and deaf people
is getting a boost thanks to a Cambridge man. Brent Macpherson, of Stretch Productions,
is filming a new resource DVD in Cambridge and Hamilton this week. The script
is based on a deaf son lashing out at his hearing impaired mother and police
being called to the domestic incident. Mr Macpherson said his research indicated
the only resource police had was on VHS film, from 1986, and advised staff to
use a family member for translation. His new film "is to demonstrate, for
both police, the deaf and hearing impaired, the best practice from arrest through
to a court appearance." / Stuff.co.nz
Hamilton, New Zealand
STUCK IN SPCA -- AND NO ONE WANTS HER
Torsha the deaf terrier cross is stuck in an SPCA home and no one wants her.
The affable 3-year-old former farm dog is resident at the Waikato SPCA in Hamilton
- and staff are trying to teach her sign language so a new owner can communicate
with her. She was given up for adoption after her previous owners, a South Waikato
couple, split. / NZ
Herald News
New Delhi, India
RANBIR KAOOOR'S HAPPY TO PLAY DEAF, MUTE MAN ROLE
Though Ranbir Kapoor plays a deaf and mute man in Anurag Basu's "Barfee,"
his character would be no sad sack but a happy-go-lucky chap. For some months,
Anurag concentrated on instilling a positivity and laughter into the script
before he began shooting and decided to make "Barfee" a positive life-affirming
film with plenty of humour, music, dancing and singing. The title of the film
was changed from the dark "Silence" to the sweet-and-cute "Barfee."
/ The
Times of India
Karachi, Pakistan
JS ACADEMY FOR THE DEAF: DANCING TO THE BEAT WITHOUT HEARING THE MUSIC
Don’t be surprised to hear music at the school for the deaf. The children
dance to the beat and tap their feet to a rhythm they cannot hear. The parents
watch delightfully as their little ones raise their hands over their heads —
gesturing to their fellows on stage that they love the performance. On Saturday,
the Jahangir Siddiqui Academy for the Deaf organised an event to inaugurate
a new building block. / The
Express Tribune
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Boston, MA
DEAF-WORLD: THE RISE OF A NEW AMERICAN CULTURE
For adults who lose their hearing, deafness is an obvious disability, a physical
problem that impairs their ability to communicate with family, friends, and
the rest of the hearing world. But that is not how the hereditary deaf in this
country understand not being able to hear: Deafness is, instead, a key to their
identity and a point of pride. In “People of the Eye: Deaf Ethnicity and
Ancestry,” Harlan Lane, Richard C. Pillard, and Ulf Hedberg argue that
the rest of the country also needs a different perspective on deaf culture.
/ The
Boston Globe
See Also SHOULD THE DEAF BE CONSIDERED AN ETHNIC GROUP? / BU Today
Alexandria, MN
ST. CLOUD HOSPITAL SCREENS THE WORLD'S FIRST DOCUMENTARY ON DEAF PEOPLE
AND HEALTH CARE
St. Cloud Hospital will screen “Signing On,” the world’s first
documentary on deaf people and how they access the health care system and cope
with illness, on April 28. The documentary is about a group of Minnesota deaf
women and their struggle to find their way in the American health care system.
“Signing On” also is the story of Anita Buel, a 27-year survivor
and founder of Pink Deafies, the only breast cancer support group for deaf women
in the country. / Alexandria
Echo Press
Boca Raton, FL
A STRUGGLE FOR HOPE
At 24 years old, a deaf Courtney Gale walked into the UP to conduct her duties
as a staff reporter in 2007. Four years later, she rolls into the same room,
dependent on a wheelchair, carrying a laptop and notepad to communicate. "Not
much is known about NF2," said Gale in an email, her only way of conducting
interviews. Neurofibromatosis 2 (NF2) is a progressively debilitating neurological
disorder caused by a mutation in the genes on chromosome 22. There is no cure.
Since she was diagnosed at 13 years old, Gale has had eight surgeries to remove
tumors in her inner ear, spine and brain, completely changing the way she views
the world and lives her life. / University
Press
Rome, GA
GEORGIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF IS 'GOING GREEN' WHILE 'GETTING GREEN'
Students, parents and the staff of the Georgia School for the Deaf are “Going
Green” by participating in the Funding-Factory Recycling Program. GSD
is collecting empty laser and inkjet cartridges and used cell phones from the
community and sends the waste products to FundingFactory in exchange for their
choice of technology and recreation products, or even cash. / Rome
News-Tribune
Cincinnati, OH
HEATHER SUHR NOW SERVING MINISTRY
As the No. 1 player on the Case High School girls golf team from 1996-98, Heather
Suhr became the first - and to date only - female to win three straight Wisconsin
Interscholastic Athletic Association state championships. It's something that
Suhr, who is deaf, might have allowed to be the signature accomplishment of
her life. But she wanted more out of herself and the commitment she is making
these days far outshines the magic she used to perform with her bag of golf
clubs. / The
Journal Times
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Silver Spring, MD
TDI APPLAUDS FCC'S LATEST RULEMAKING DESIGNED TO BOLSTER VRS OPERATIONS
Telecommunications for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Inc. (TDI) was pleased
to hear that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has taken further steps
to eliminate the waste, fraud and abuse in the video relay service industry.
As part of the FCC's ongoing efforts to ensure the stability of video relay
service (VRS) for people who use sign language, new reforms have been instituted
to eliminate illegitimate payments from the TRS Fund to providers, ensure that
only qualified VRS providers are able to receive reimbursement and provide the
FCC with better oversight of the VRS operations. / TDI
News
Turlock, CA
CSUS PROFESSOR'S INNOVATIONS AID DEAF, BLIND, OTHER STUDENTS
It started with a deaf student in Professor Horacio Ferriz's geology class.
The student had an interpreter, and Ferriz, who does a lot of writing on an
overhead projector during his lectures, noticed the student missed what he was
doing while watching the hands. And he wasn't sure how concepts such as equations
translated. So he worked with information technology staff at California State
University, Stanislaus, to record his lectures, then got a fast-typing student
to provide captions. The deaf student could watch the lecture, read what Ferriz
said and not miss the equations and other visual cues. / Modesto
Bee
Fall River, MA
DEAF STUDIES STUDENTS TEACH USING SOCIAL MEDIA
A group of deaf studies students at Bristol Community College is giving voice
to five deaf advocates from more than a century ago through a medium those individuals
never would have imagined: Facebook. For two weeks during Deaf History Month,
the students are taking the role of people like a co-founder of the American
School for the Deaf, a man who advocated for a community just for deaf people,
or a priest who conducted religious services in sign language. / The
Herald News
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What will you do first with HTC EVOTM, the first Sprint 4G phone? It is packed full of features. With a large, vibrant 4.3” screen, dual cameras, 32GB MicroSD card slot and wicked fast web speeds, this is more than just a phone. It’s a Mobile Hotspot for up to eight Wi-Fi devices.
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Find the HTC EVOTM at the Deaf Pager Store, the store with the devices and low-cost data plan only for deaf and hard of hearing people.
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Los Angeles, CA
GLEE'S JANE LYNCH IS 'STONE-COLD DEAF' IN ONE EAR
Jane Lynch realized she was deaf in one ear when she was just seven years old.
Lynch, who has been hard of hearing in her right ear since she was a child,
reveals she first became aware of the problem when she was playing with her
brother. She tells the National Enquirer, "My brother was switching ears
with his transistor radio and I said, 'You can't do that. You can only hear
out of one ear.' And he was like, 'No. I hear out of both!' / Starpulse.com
Modesto, CA
THEATRE FOR DEAF TAKES THE STAGE IN MODESTO
You're a good woman, Kaye Osborn. Modesto's longtime teacher of American Sign
Language always dreamed of creating stage opportunities for the deaf and hard
of hearing. So she created the Central Valley Theatre for the Deaf, and now
that dream will become a reality. The troupe will make its debut April 29 in
a two-act show with a "Peanuts" theme: Children from the Lakewood
Elementary School Sign Club will sign skits and several songs from "You're
a Good Man, Charlie Brown" and other "Peanuts" classics. / Modesto
Bee
Pittsburgh, PA
VALLEY PLAYERS PRESENT UPLIFTING 'MIRACLE WORKER'
Most people think of Helen Keller as a staid, quiet woman who triumphed over
blindness and deafness to become an iconic figure in American history. However,
as a child, Keller was so wild that her parents hired a private teacher to educate
and tame their rebellious daughter. "The Miracle Worker," a play based
on Keller's autobiography, will be performed this weekend and next by the Valley
Players of Ligonier. / Pittsburgh
Tribune-Review
Sioux Falls, SD
SIGNS OF SPRING: REVUE TARGETS DEAF, HEARING AUDIENCES
A Cuban tosses a half-smoked cigar out a train window, "because we've got
lots of them." A Russian sipping a glass of vodka chucks the rest for the
same reason. And a deaf person gives the heave-ho to a hearing person ... .
The joke is probably as corny delivered in American Sign Language as it is spoken.
And in the nearly 30 years Augustana College Deaf Awareness has produced Burst
of Sign, that chestnut might have been trotted out on stage a time or two before
Saturday. / The
Argus Leader
Salt Lake City, UT
DEAF AND BLIND STUDENTS TO PERFORM CREATIVE DANCE 'ALICE IN WONDERLAND'
Students at Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind are preparing to perform
“Alice In Wonderland” -- not as a play -- but in creative dance
form. The approximately 70 students (the entire student body) in the production
are each unique, says Deja Mitchell, artistic director of the performance. “Alice
in Wonderland is a perfect theme for this group of kids -- exploring a world
of possibility by being creative, tenacious and brave,” she says. / The
Salt Lake Tribune
Sacramento, CA
VIDEO: SHOW CELEBRATES DEAF CULTURE
Deaf culture and American Sign Language were celebrated at Windell "Wink"
Smith's "Looking Up to Deaf Culture" show at Sacramento State. / The
State Hornet
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Chicago, IL
HAMILL FIGHTS WAY THROUGH ADVERSITY
Matt Hamill is one of the more inspiring athletes you could meet. Born deaf,
he overcame countless obstacles to become a three-time NCAA Division III wrestling
champion before making the switch to mixed martial arts and fighting for the
UFC. He said his secret is simple. "One word: heart," said Hamill,
who spoke to the Sun-Times by phone with assistance from manager Duff Holmes,
who helped with interpreting. "I’ve been training really hard. I’ve
got a drive that no one else has. I’ll never give up and keep going after
what I want." / Chicago
Sun-Times
Blackwood, PA
A SWING THAT IMPRESSES
Somewhere deep down on the long list of Pierce Phillips' special qualities is
his lack of hearing. Phillips, a senior at Highland Regional High School in
Blackwood, is deaf. That might seem noteworthy to some people, but the folks
close to the affable teenager with the curly brown hair are more impressed with
his success in school, his sunny disposition, and his swing. "The best
way to describe him is that he's the same as everybody else," said Highland
senior infielder/pitcher Tyler Hinchliffe, a Boston College recruit. "He's
also a great hitter." / Philadelphia
Inquirer
Kelso, WA
ON THE COURSE, DEAF KELSO GOLFER DEVISES HER OWN VOCABULARY
Being deaf doesn't prevent Hailey Koth from playing golf. It's not like most
team sports, with rapid communication between teammates, whistles and horns,
cheering crowds. Golf is much different. Silence is golden on the golf course.
/ The
Daily News
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You can advertise your job openings here for just $20 a week (up to 100 words, 10 cents each add'l word). To place your ad, send the announcement to mail@deafweekly.com.
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COLORADO SCHOOL for the DEAF
and the BLIND
CSDB invites you to consider our employment opportunities. Official job announcements
may be found, including major duties/responsibilities and qualification requirements,
at CSDB’s website … http://www.csdb.org,
on the Non-Classified Employment page.
Current vacancies…
* Program Coordinator, School for
the Deaf, K-8
* Transition Teacher / Employability Center
* Vocational Education Teacher
Positions are open until filled.
Salary based on appropriate education and experience. Excellent benefits.
Send a letter of interest, current resume, completed Employment Application,
recent letters of recommendation, copies of transcripts, and a copy of current
appropriate certification to:
Chelle Lutz
CSDB - HR
33 North Institute Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Phone: 719-578-2114
Fax: 719-578-2239
E-mail: clutz@csdb.org
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Due to an expanding program we are looking for dedicated professionals to provide support and services to Deaf & Hard of Hearing students. We are now interviewing all qualified applicants for the following positions.
Director of Residential
Programs
Location: Brattleboro, VT
Time Base: Full -time
Qualifications:
Masters Degree in relevant field and three years experience providing direct
care in residential treatment programs for children /youth.
Or Bachelors degree in relevant field and five years experience in residential
treatment programs for children/youth.
Effective Communication skills to include American Sign Language.
Training and /or experience in Recreational Therapy a plus.
Willingness to receive CPR, First Aid & Restraint Training.
Understands the uniqueness & development of Deaf & Hard of Hearing Students.
Responsibilities:
Enforce student guidelines and regulations as established by school and the
residential program.
Be able to respond to student related emergencies.
Supervise all areas and staff in the dorms including 2nd shift, overnight and
weekends.
Obtain and maintain CPI, First Aid, CPR certification and other related trainings.
Residential Advisors:
Location: Brattleboro, VT
Time base: All shifts; including Overnight shifts
Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree or High School Graduate & 21 years of age.
Effective communication skills to include ASL.
Willingness to receive CPR, First Aid and Restraint Training.
Willingness to learn behavior management techniques.
Understands the uniqueness and development of Deaf & Hard of Hearing students.
Responsibilities:
Enhance social and interpersonal relationships among the student.
Assist in the development and implementation of proactive, preventative residential
programs which help students develop into healthy well- rounded individuals.
Weekend Residential Advisor:
Location: Brattleboro, VT
Time base: 35-38 hrs
Friday: 11 am-10 pm
Saturday 8 am-10 pm
Sunday 8 am-10 pm
Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree OR High School Graduate & 21 years old.
Effective communication skills to include ASL.
Willingness to receive CPR, First Aid and Restraint Training.
Willingness to learn behavior management techniques.
Understands the uniqueness and development of Deaf & Hard of Hearing students.
Responsibilities:
Enhance social and interpersonal relationships among the students
Attend professional and staff development seminars/workshops in child development
and behavior management techniques.
Assist in the development and implementation of proactive, preventative residential
programs which help students develop into healthy well-rounded individuals.
Speech - Language Pathologist
Location: Brattleboro, VT
Time Base: part time
Nursing Position (RN or LPN)
Location: Brattleboro, VT
Time Base: part-time and per-diem
Paraprofessional for students
on the autism spectrum
Location: Brattleboro, VT|
Time Base: Full-time
Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree or High School Diploma and 21 years old and related experience.
Understands the uniqueness and development of Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.
Proficiency in ASL.
Valid driver’s license.
Willingness to obtain a VT bus license.
Responsibilities:
Assist teachers with tutoring and instruction, classroom management and clerical
tasks.
Assist with morning residential program.
Participate in staff development activities.
Must be able to assist student with physical motor needs to include lifting
guiding.
Teachers of the Deaf
Location: Brattleboro, VT and other VT locations
Time Base: Full time
Qualifications:
Masters Degree in Deaf Education.
Vermont Licensure in Special Education, Deaf Education endorsement or obtain
within the first year of employment.
American Sign Language and English proficiency.
Responsibilities:
Prepare lesson plans/curricula to meet IEP goals and objectives and Vermont
Framework of Standards and Learning Opportunities.
Prepare IEPs and serve as case manager for assigned students.
Classroom Management & preparation.
Educational Interpreters
Location: Brattleboro, VT
Time Base: Full-time & part-time.
Please send letter of interest &
resume to:
Kelly Therieau
ktherieau@vcdhh.org
209 Austine Dr
Brattleboro, VT 05301
802-258-9510
Fax# 802-258-9574
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FACULTY POSITION OPENING
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE
Northridge, California 91330
Department: Deaf
Studies Effective Date of Appointment: August 2011
(Subject to Budgetary Approval)
Rank: Department
Chair
Salary: Dependent on Qualifications
Rank of Associate Professor or Professor
Qualifications:
Earned Doctorate in Deaf Studies, Linguistics, ASL or related field appropriate
for Deaf Studies. Must be tenure-eligible at a 4 year college or university.
Possess strong and effective teaching methods in various aspects of ASL and/or
related courses in Deaf Studies. Native/native-like fluency in ASL. Extensive
knowledge of Deaf Culture and the Deaf Community. Demonstrated ability to successfully
mentor and teach in a diverse student population. Possess successful administrative
experience including management and budgeting at the department, college or
university level. Experience with curriculum planning and design. Experience
organizing and coordinating activities/events. Publications and equivalencies
demonstrating scholarly activities and evidence for continued scholarly accomplishments.
Ability to interact effectively with both Deaf and hearing people. Evidence
of positive relationships with university students, staff and colleagues, including
collegiality-building. Commitment to Deaf bilingual/bicultural experience and
its foundation in basic human rights.
CSUN is a Learning Centered University. The successful candidate will be expected
to join faculty and staff in a commitment to active learning, to the assessment
of learning outcomes, and to multiple pathways that enable students to graduate.
At time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S. citizen, must have authorization from the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services to work in the United States.
Evidence of degree(s) required at time of hire.
Responsibilities: Administer a Department of 2 full-time and 18 part-time faculty, 1 academic support staff, and over 300 majors. Teach American Sign Language and Deaf Studies content courses. Provide advisement and academic counseling to undergraduate students. Lead continued development of departmental curriculum and program development. Manage recruitment efforts for both faculty and students. Carry out student assessment plan. Administer Department budget. Coordinate the development of curriculum. Establish strategic goals, objectives and policies. Assure the application of new technologies to the curriculum. Manage Advisory Board for special funds. Implement Department’s civic engagement and community service activities. Serve on the College Administrative Council. Participate in activities of the Department of Deaf Studies, the College of Education, and the University. Act as liaison to local Deaf Community. Participate in appropriate ASL, Deaf Studies and Deaf community-related organizations on the local, state and national level.
Application process: Applicants should submit a letter of application, current curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, statements indicating administrative, teaching and research interests, photocopies of all degrees and certificates, the names and contact information for at least three individuals who can provide letters of reference.
Application Deadline: Open until filled.
Inquiries and nominations should
be addressed to:
Jordan Eickman, Administrator in Charge
Department of Deaf Studies
California State University, Northridge
18111 Nordhoff St.
Northridge, California 91330 - 8265
General Information:
California State University, Northridge, long known for the intellectual, social
and cultural relevance of its 200 academic programs and engaged centers, embraces
both innovation - in community service and hands-on experience -
and rigor. A minority serving university in a globally diverse region, it is
a national leader in preparing teachers for K-12 and first generation college
students for graduate studies. 1,700 of its 34,000 students are international.
Located in the San Fernando Valley, with 1.8 million people, Cal State Northridge
is a park-like campus, 20 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles. Cal State
Northridge is a welcoming university; we value accessibility, academic excellence
and student achievement. For more information about the University, check our
website: http://www.csun.edu/.
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, California State University, Northridge has made crime-reporting statistics available on-line at
http://www-admn.csun.edu/publicsafety/police/crimereport.htm.
Print copies are available in the library and by request from the Office of Public Safety and the Office of Faculty Affairs.
Applicants who wish to request accommodations for a disability may contact the Office of Equity and Diversity, (818) 677-2077.
The university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, marital status, age, disability, disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran status.
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POSITION AVAILABLE
St. Rita School for the Deaf is an academic 10-month program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing impaired children from birth through 20 years of age. St. Rita School is an equal opportunity employer/educational private institution. Skills in Total Communication are required of all personnel.
TITLE: RESIDENT ADVISOR - WEEK / FOR 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR
AREA: BOYS DORMITORY
NATURE OF WORK: This is a live-in position.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Special Education or
related Field.
2. Proficiency in Sign Language.
3. Knowledge of child growth, development and behavior.
4. Physical stamina, emotional maturity and patience needed for residential
living.
REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF STUDENT LIFE
SUPERVISES: Students in the dormitory and students in the after school programs.
JOB GOAL:
To assist the student in group living, personal hygiene, interpersonal relationships,
social graces, and spiritual and moral development.
To create a healthful living situation in which the student can mature and develop
as an individual with unique needs and personality.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
To care for the student at all times outside of class time.
To maintain a neat, clean and pleasant dormitory and social area.
To provide a good health care program including: appropriate diet, rest and
exercise, personal hygiene, care of sick student.
To assign and monitor student duties.
To assist the students in caring for and managing their money.
To guide and assist the students with planning of recreational activities and
the utilization of their leisure time.
To discipline inappropriate behavior according to school policy.
To advise and counsel both the student and the parents.
To provide an area and time for studies and intellectual pursuits.
To support the philosophy and objectives of the school.
Submit cover letter and resume to:
Peter Keller
Director of Student Life
St. Rita School for the Deaf
1720 Glendale Milford Road
Cincinnati, OH 45215-1258
E-mail pkeller@srsdeaf.org
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Executive Director of Development Operations
Gallaudet University has an immediate opening for Executive Director of Development Operations, in the Office of Development and Alumni Relations. Reporting directly to the Vice President (VP) of Development, incumbent serves as the division’s chief manager. Assists the VP in maximizing gift support to the University. Manages office operations including: management of business operations of the Development Office including administrative and financial operations, gift processing and constituent records, donor archives and gift accounting records, leading office personnel to accomplish development initiatives, overseeing development proposals, and developing internal systems that improve business operations; leads the development of marketing materials and the office website, and collaborates with the Executive Director of Alumni Relations to support the alumni and to transform two independent units into a more cohesive division. Develops and motivates staff; establishes appropriate levels of accountability performance objectives related to goals of the individual and department, division, and University; and works directly with the VP to conduct staff training.
Requires: Master’s degree in non-profit management, leadership, business management, or related field with five years of experience in management. (Bachelor’s degree and eight years of experience in management will be considered.) Ability to provide management oversight, leadership, and direction with at least five years of supervisory experience. Experience in project management, office operations, relationship development, marketing, communications and budget oversight, and management of technology databases. WOMS experience a plus. Candidate's background should provide a deep understanding of Gallaudet University and its strategic plan. Ability to articulate, in both written and oral communication, the mission and strategic priorities of Gallaudet University and its role in the higher education community and the world. Must be collaborative and have the gravitas and presence to interact with prospective donors, Board members, and corporate leaders. Proficiency in American Sign Language required at time of hire.
Excellent competitive salary range and benefits. For further information, go to www.gallaudet.edu. To apply, send cover letter, resume and Gallaudet application to: Gallaudet University, Human Resources, 800 Florida Ave., NE, College Hall, #106, Washington, DC 20002. We are EOE.
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ADVOCATES INC.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Advocates-Inc/109340295781878?v=app_4949752878
Director, Deaf Services
Advocates is looking for a full-time 40 hour a week Director for our Deaf services programs. Deaf candidate strongly preferred or candidates that are fluent in ASL (American Sign Language).
The Director of Deaf Services is responsible for the successful administration and management of the clinical, budgetary and business operations of the residential services and programs assigned. Provide clinical and administrative supervision to all employees who work in the residential services and programs assigned to the Director of Clinical Services.
Qualification/Education/Experience:
Master’s degree in social service or related field plus 5 yrs supervisory/clinical
experience. Provides crisis on call coverage as assigned.
1. Master’s degree in social
services or related field supervisory experience.
2. Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
3. Must have sensitivity to the needs of the population.
4. Strong computer knowledge.
5. High energy level, superior interpersonal skills and ability to function
in a team atmosphere.
6. Strong analytical, numerical and reasoning abilities.
7. Ability to execute a variety of decision-making models.
8. Ability to communicate effectively in writing, and ability to use good judgment.
9. Ability to read English and communicate effectively in the primary language
of the programs as assigned ( ASL and English).
10. Must hold a valid drivers’ license. Must have access to an operational
and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport clients.
Deaf candidate strongly preferred and candidates that are ASL (American Sign Language) fluent.
Advocates' philosophy is based on common values and principles that guide the delivery of all of the services we provide. We believe that all individuals have the right to pursue their personal goals and to contribute to the community. We believe they are entitled to receive accessible services; to live in decent and affordable housing; to be treated with dignity and respect; and to live in inclusive and diverse communities. The employees of Advocates and the recipients of the services we provide work together with the community to ensure that these universal rights are promoted and protected.
Advocates offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, 410(k) plan and a six-week holiday/vacation package.
Advocates is an EOE committed to employing a diverse workforce.
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