Deafweekly May 14, 2014

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May 14, 2014
Vol. 10, No. 28

Editor: Tom Willard

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Internet
YOU CAN NOW TEXT 911 IN AN EMERGENCY
If you're deaf or in an emergency where you can't speak, getting a hold of 911 is problematic. In just a few hours, the nation's leading mobile providers will start the support of texting to 911 for emergencies in certain areas. The providers supporting the service include AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless. For the time being, only certain states and counties have call centers that support 911 texting, but the goal is to get this service rolled out nationwide as soon as possible. If you're located in an area that will allow the service, make sure you provide your location when texting 911. / Lifehacker

Vacaville, CA
COUPLE ON WAY TO START NEW LIFE KILLED IN HORRIFIC CRASH
A heartbroken family in Vacaville is grieving the loss of their 37-year-old daughter. Natalie Levine, her boyfriend Dameon Williams and her son Raymond were driving to Houston, Texas to start a new life when their car was rear-ended by a big-rig killing Levine and Williams. Relatives say all three are deaf but they never let that dampen their zest for life. / KTVU

Austin, TX
EVEN IN DEATH, TEACHER INSPIRES CHANGE
Mark Gobble was a father, a teacher, business owner, and a Ph.D. candidate who managed to find the time and climb Mount Everest between it all. His deafness was never a deterrent. “I know in my heart he would have accomplished so much more," said his widow Leslie Hussey. Instead, Hussey can only wonder what those accomplishments may have been. One day before his 38th birthday [in June 2012], Gobble was killed in a hit-and-run accident while he was out on a morning jog. / KXAN

Omaha, NE
DEAF MEDICAL STUDENT IS AWARDED LEGAL FEES
A federal judge has ordered Creighton University in Omaha to pay nearly $500,000 in legal fees for a deaf medical student who successfully sued the school for discrimination. Michael Argenyi's lawyers filed a motion seeking nearly $621,000 in legal fees, to which Creighton lawyers objected, saying the amount was inflated. But an attorney for Argenyi, Mary Vargas, argued that the case spanned nearly five years and that five attorneys put more than 2,300 billable hours of work into the case. / The Associated Press

Los Angeles, CA
L.A. SURGEONS IMPLANT DEVICE TO HELP DEAF 3-YEAR-OLD HEAR
After a roughly six-hour operation, surgeons at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles have successfully inserted a device in the brain stem of a deaf 3-year-old boy in the hope that it will help him to hear. The operation, the first in a clinical trial supported by the National Institutes of Health, could help set a precedent for the safety and efficacy of a surgery that has been performed for years abroad but is considered risky by some in the U.S. / Los Angeles Times

Montville, NJ
FASHION SHOW TO FUND DEAF-HOUSING DREAM
A nonprofit group hoping to build a retirement community for deaf or hearing-challenged seniors will host a fund-raiser Saturday at the Montville Senior Center. Proceeds from the New Jersey Deaf Senior Housing’s Spring Fashion Show will benefit the organization, and its single mission to build an adult residence, free of physical and communication barriers, specifically designed to meet the cultural and linguistic needs of the deaf, hard of hearing, late deafened and deaf-blind communities. / Daily Record

Bangor, ME
MEET MY MOM
Mother's Day is a reason to celebrate moms and the incredible influence they have on our lives. My mom, Jane, is a sign-language interpreter and interpreter educator. From a young age, she taught my sisters and me the importance of treating everyone the same and the value of being an ally to people who are marginalized for their physical differences. She also taught us a little sign language - and, in honor of Mother's Day, my amazing mom and I made this special video. / Cain for Congress

Santa Cruz, CA
DEAF COMMUNITY FLOCKS TO SANTA CRUZ BEACH BOARDWALK
Interspersed with the roar of the rides and the music on the loudspeakers at the Boardwalk on Saturday were snippets of American Sign Language. The Boardwalk played host to Deaf Fest, an event geared toward drawing the deaf community for a day at the beach. In its second year, the Deaf Fest drew more than 500 people specifically for the event, Boardwalk organizers said. / Santa Cruz Sentinel

Longmeadow, MA
WILLIE ROSS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF DEDICATES WEST CAMPUS
The Willie Ross School for the Deaf recently held a dedication ceremony of its outdoor West Campus in honor of James H. Ross, Jr., who served as treasurer and a member of the school’s executive committee for 20 years until his passing in 2009. His son, James H. Ross, III, succeeded his father on the board of trustees. / The Republican

Jacksonville, IL
ILLINOIS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF CELEBRATES 175TH ANNIVERSARY
Illinois School for the Deaf in Jacksonville is celebrating its 175th anniversary. On Monday there was a special assembly with Jacksonville community leaders in attendance. The last weekend in June the Illinois School for the Deaf Alumni Association will hold a three day reunion to celebrate the anniversary. / WICS

Honolulu, HI
HEARING-IMPAIRED PATIENTS EXPERIENCE GAP IN MEDICAL HELP
It's stressful enough being sick or injured. Now imagine not being able to communicate with the doctor trying to help you. Advocates say more and more hearing impaired people are running into that very situation in Hawaii. It's not only frustrating, but it could be dangerous. Now the state's reminding doctors that having interpreters is not optional. / KITV

Richmond, VA
HEARING-IMPAIRED VIRGINIANS NOW HAVE AUTOMATED SIGN LANGUAGE OPTION FOR DRIVER'S TEST
Hearing-impaired Virginians can now take their knowledge-based driver's license exam on an automated testing system using American sign language. The Department of Motor Vehicles says sign language was added to its new testing system, called SecuriTest, earlier this month. / The Associated Press

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Johannesburg, South Africa
THIS STARTUP PAID THE FAKE SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER FROM MANDELA'S FUNERAL A TON OF MONEY TO STAR IN ITS AD
Thamsanqa Jantjie’s brush with celebrity should have been fleeting. In case the name doesn’t ring a bell, Jantjie was the phony sign language interpreter during Nelson Mandela’s funeral who signed things like “hand me scissors” while dignitaries honored one of the last century’s greatest leaders. But no. While Jantjie was in a mental institution, an Israeli startup thought it would be a great idea to send a journalist into a mental ward to pitch him a job as being the spokesman for a live streaming video app. / TIME

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Dublin, Ireland
MAN GOES ON TRIAL ACCUSED OF KILLING ANOTHER BY CAUSING HIM TO FALL UNDER A BUS
A Dublin man has gone on trial this morning for killing another by causing him to fall under a bus two years ago. Edward Connors, 30, of no fixed abode and formerly of Bearna Park, Sandyford, has pleaded not guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to unlawfully killing Eoghan Dudley, 28, on Dawson Street on December 6, 2012. Connors is deaf and does not speak so will require the use of sign language interpreters throughout the trial. / The Independent

London, England
'WATCH ME': WHAT DEAF MAN 'SIGNED TO FRIEND BEFORE KILLING ACTOR WITH A SINGLE PUNCH
A deaf man killed an actor with one punch after signing ‘watch me’ to a friend, a court has heard. Matthew Powe, 30, attacked 34-year-old Vitalis Katakinas, who was also deaf, at a pub in London after a British Sign Language event last June, a jury heard. It came after the thespian, who was also deaf, knocked his glasses off, the Old Bailey was told. / Daily Mail

London, England
DEAF TODDLER CELEBRATES HIS BIRTHDAY IN SILENCE AFTER THIEVES STOLE HIS HEARING AID
Dominic Harrington’s lifeline was snatched days before his third birthday during a raid on his family’s home. It meant the tot was unable to hear his mum Samantha wish him ‘Happy birthday’ on his big day. Mum-of-five Samantha said: “Everybody takes for granted saying things like night, night and I love you. But it’s his birthday and he won’t hear me say ‘Happy birthday’, he won’t understand." / Daily Mirror

New Zealand
PEOPLE URGED TO SIGN UP FOR SIGN LANGUAGE
The deaf community in Palmerston North is inviting hearing people to learn to communicate in sign language. "New Zealand Sign Language is an official language," Deaf Aotearoa community relations officer Lianna Kennedy said as New Zealand Sign Language Week began May 12. "Connect with us, communicate with us, and celebrate with us." / Stuff.co.nz

New Zealand
NINE BABIES MISS HELP IN EAR TEST SLIP
Nine babies born with hearing losses, six of them moderate to profound, did not get the crucial early intervention they needed for normal speech and language development because of a screening blunder. An industry insider believes the number of children with a hearing loss not picked up by the Universal Newborn Screening Program could be far greater because only about 30 percent of those recalled were rescreened. / NZ Herald News

Wakayama, Japan
EVENT TO BE HELD FOR FUNDING TO BUILD HOME OF DEAF ELDERLY PEOPLE
The lecture meeting of Watanabe Yoichi, a well-known battlefield photographer, will be held in the Prefecture Cultural Center in Wakayama-shi on May 10. The Prefecture Association of the Deaf is raising the fund for building the institution not only for the Deaf including the Deaf elderly people, but also persons with multiple handicaps. / Topics on Deaf Japan

Punjab, India
DEAF TENNIS PLAYER HAS NO GOVERNMENT SUPPORT
Parul Gupta, a deaf tennis player from Punjab, is struggling to participate in two major tournaments as financial support from the state’s governing bodies has not been forthcoming. The 17-year-old is the first ever deaf player from Punjab to represent India at major international tournaments, but has not been backed by any sports body or the Punjab Government for that matter. / Sportskeeda

Gaza
GAZANS WITH HEARING IMPAIRMENTS RUN RESTAURANT
It's no surprise that staff at a recently opened restaurant in Gaza are all young with a hearing-impairment or are deaf. The receptionist, waiters and chefs use sign language to communicate and to take orders from customers, offering a variety of meals and desserts. The team is made up of 12 workers, including males and females who show great dedication and enthusiasm. / Middle East Monitor

Ghana
HOW THE HEARING IMPAIRED BECAME PART OF THE VGMA
For the first time in the history of the Ghana Music Awards, the hearin -impaired were on stage to interpret and choreograph Bisa Kdei’s award winning song 'Metanfo." Samuel Amponsah and Gifty Nana Yaa Rockson, sign language teachers at the University of Education, were able to have their first-ever choreographed sign language performance with the VGMA songwriter of the year. / SpyGhana.com

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Portland, CT
PORTLAND FAMILY OF DEAF GIRL JOINS NATIONWIDE CHARITY WALK
For 5-year-old Lanayah Phillips of Portland, the world was silent until she received her hearing implants. “At first, we were devastated to find out that she was born deaf,” her mother Holly Phillips, 29, said. “We ended up taking sign language classes and when she was 18 months old, she knew over 100 signs.” To help give back to everyone who have supported the Phillips family during this journey, members will take part in this year’s Hartford Walk4Hearing in East Hartford./ The Middletown Press

Omaha, NE
SPELLING BEE FOR DEAF AND HARD-OF-HEARING KIDS
Karen Western Elementary wrapped up a special Spelling Bee Friday that tested the spelling mettle of deaf and hard-of-hearing kids. Twenty students took part. After several rounds, three students remained and Evie Richart took home the top prize. Educators say it's both a fun challenge for the children and a beautiful display of courage. / WOWT

El Cajon, CA
'DEAF, DEAF WORLD IMMERSES VISITORS IN DEAF CULTURE
Imagine a world without talking: a silent world. Each of the hundreds of visitors entering the Griffin Center on April 26th experienced this first-hand as they toured “Deaf Deaf World.” The event, hosted by the American Sign Language (ASL) Department, simulated a deaf town where people communicate through ASL. / GC Summit

New York, NY
BUILDING COMMUNICATION WITH A DEAF CHILD
Picture this: You are a little kid growing up, constantly discovering incredible new things about the world. Now imagine being surrounded every day by people who do not talk to you, tell you stories or answer your millions of questions. Your own parents and siblings seem to avoid you. They don't try to teach you, guide you or provide comforting words when you need them. You feel like an outsider in your own home. This is the experience of many deaf children. / The Huffington Post

Internet
DEAF DOG ADOPTED BY DEAF WOMAN
A deaf dog living at a rescue shelter was having a tough time being a dog since she couldn’t hear anyone communicating to her. Rosie, a 3-year old pit bull, had been there for some time when one of the trainers working there decided to try teaching her simple commands using sign language. Once she began to understand, she was a much happier pup. The only thing left, was to find her forever home. Fortunately, for Rosie, a woman with the same handicap was in search of a dog who would understand her, too. / PopCrush

Brentwood, TN
DEAF THEOLOGICAL CENTER LAUNCHES FOR MISSION TASK
An estimated 35 million people in the world are Deaf, and each day 750 of them die without knowing Jesus. The launch of a Deaf Theological Center near Nashville earlier this spring marked a historic moment for reaching Deaf globally. / Baptist Press

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Washington, DC
GALLAUDET NAMES CAROL J. ERTING AS PROVOST
Gallaudet University announced on May 13, 2014, it has named Carol J. Erting as the university's new provost effective in July 2014. Erting will replace Stephen Weiner, who has served as provost since 2007. "Dr. Carol Erting has been a part of the Gallaudet community for many years and is an ardent supporter of education for deaf and hard of hearing individuals," said Gallaudet University President T. Alan Hurwitz. / Gallaudet University

Washington, DC
AFTER TWO YEARS, APP TO ASSIST MOBILE DEAF USERS FINALLY GETS NOD OF APPROVAL FROM FCC
It's been over two years, but Miracom has finally gotten government approval to hit the market. The Kansas firm had successfully designed an app, InnoCaption, to accurately transcribe mobile phone conversations in real-time. But it was spinning its wheels as it waited for the Federal Communications Commission to grant it access to a government fund that would allow deaf consumers to use the app for free. / The Washington Post

Rochester, NY
HEALTH CARE CAREER WEBSITE UNVEILED
A new website dedicated to providing centralized information for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals interested in health care careers is now online to help them explore the possibilities of a health care career, advocacy and the law, job outlooks and access technology available to help them succeed. / RIT/NTID TigerLink

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St. Louis, MO
12-YEAR-OLD DEAF DANCER IS TAPPING HER WAY TO THE NATIONAL THEATRE OF HARLEM
Though CiCi Gregory is deaf, she has always been drawn to the beat of the music, and it has made her one of the best dancers in her hometown of St. Louis, Missouri. The 12-year-old taps, jazzes and moves with such confidence, she's been selected to join the National Theatre of Harlem's summer dance program this June, and has an army of fans and supporters who've raised over $5,000 to fund her trip. / Yahoo!

Union, NJ
DEAF JAMMERS LEAVE CROWD SPEECHLESS
American Sign Language (ASL) has become increasingly popular throughout the nation in recent years. More and more people have become fascinated with the ways that the deaf community is able to communicate; the same has been happening at Kean University. The ASL Club on-campus has been growing, and as of the 2012-2013 school year, ASL is now an available minor at Kean University. Due to the recent interest, Kean has added a new club called the Deaf Jammers. / The Cougar's Byte

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Seattle, WA
SEAHAWKS TO TRY OUT ANOTHER DEAF PLAYER, DE ADHAM TALAAT
In the run-up to Super Bowl XLVIII, fans fell in love with Seattle fullback Derrick Coleman and his story. He continues to inspire countless deaf and hard-of-hearing people to accomplish more than they perhaps thought possible. One of those people following in Coleman’s footsteps is Adham Talaat, a deaf football player who will attend Seattle Seahawks rookie minicamp this weekend. / Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Colorado Springs, CO
GALLAUDET'S LYNN RAY BOREN TO RECEIVE USA VOLLEYBALL'S REBECCA B. HOWARD STAR AWARD
Gallaudet University women's volleyball head coach Lynn Ray Boren has been selected to receive the USA Volleyball Rebecca B. Howard Star Award for his part in positively impacting diversity in the sport of volleyball. Boren will be honored at the American Volleyball Coaches Association Annual Coaches Convention in Oklahoma City, Okla., at the Cox Convention Center on December 17-21. / Gallaudet Sports

Pointe Vedra Beach, FL
PRO GOLFER TEACHES DEAF STUDENTS IN PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP CLINIC
Pro golfer Rob Strano has been giving the gift of sport through sign language for the last 10 years with a one-of-a-kind golf clinic. As part of The Players Championship this week, Strano is teaching deaf students from the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind how to swing, putt and score both on and off the greens. “Whatever they want to be, they can do,” Strano said, “and maybe one day we’ll see a tour player come out of it.” / News4Jax.com

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Richmond, VA
OBITUARY: DARLENE LUELLA SMITH (ANDERSON)
Darlene Luella Smith (Anderson), 79, of Kansas City, Kan., was called to be with the Lord from the Hospice of Virginia with Retreat Hospital in Richmond, Va., on April 6, 2014. She was born Jan. 30, 1935, in Poole, Neb., to Lloyd and Gladys Anderson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Eugene Smith last July and only nine months apart. She graduated with honors from Nebraska School for the Deaf in 1955. She and her husband were married in Kearney, Neb., in 1961 and were to celebrate 53 years of marriage in June. / NSDAA

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Director Dyers Arts Center & Meeting Planning Services

Detailed Job Description
To direct the NTID Dyer Arts Center and Meeting Planning Services Department, including the management of the NTID Dyer Arts center as an exhibit venue.

Required Minimum Qualifications
BA
Six (6) to eight (8) years in arts management, public relations, and /or meeting/event planning.
Negotiating, design, presentation, writing, and organizational skills required. Project management experience required.

How To Apply
Click here for job details and application link

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JOB OPENING

RELAY IOWA OUTREACH PROJECT MANAGER

Hamilton Relay currently has a full-time position open for “Relay Iowa Outreach Project Manager."

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability.

Position Summary:
This full-time position is responsible for coordinating and implementing outreach activities designed to promote Telecommunication Relay Services (TRS) and Captioned Telephone Relay Service (CapTel®) for Relay Iowa.

Education, Experience and Skills:
Bachelor’s degree and two or more years of experience in the design and implementation of public outreach, public relations or related marketing experience are required.
Experience in the telecommunication field, Traditional Relay Service or Captioned Telephone Service is a strong plus.
Excellent presentation skills
Ability to develop effective outreach and educational campaigns
Ability to confidently communicate (oral & written) with a wide variety of audiences
Ability to plan, schedule and execute multiple projects
Ability to understand and follow directions
Capacity to develop and maintain effective working relationships with Relay Administrator, organizations within the public, private and non-profit sectors
Knowledge of and ability to understand various communication modes used by current and potential relay users
Familiarity with the user communities that could benefit from relay services:
Senior Community
Hard of Hearing Community
Deaf Community
Speech Disabled
Able to travel alone
Individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing are encouraged to apply.

For the full job description and application visit www.workforhamilton.com or contact HR at 402.694.5101 or 800.821.1831 by May 23, 2014.

Hamilton Relay is a division of Hamilton Telecommunications based in Aurora, NE.

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English Language Institute trainer position at Gallaudet University in Washington DC:

Main responsibility: to teach English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) for an audience of deaf and hard of hearing international and domestic students.

Please refer to Gallaudet University’s HR link for more details about job description, minimum qualifications, and contact information.
http://jobs.gallaudet.edu/?select=Professional%20Staff%20(exempt)#14055

Gallaudet EEO statement: http://www.gallaudet.edu/hrs/employment_opportunities/eeo_statement.html

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Deaf Access Services, Inc.
2495 Main Street
Suite 446
Buffalo, New York 14214

Position Opening: Community Advocate
Category: Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)
Reports to: Executive Director
Posting Date: May 6, 2014

General Summary:
The Community Advocate partners with deaf and hard of hearing individuals to address their individualized needs within the WNY community while maintaining their full access to the rights, privileges, and opportunities available to the general public. Using a strengths-based, problem solving approach, the Advocate promotes the client’s self-determination, independence, and celebration of his/her language, identity, and culture. The Advocate also works with businesses, agencies, and service providers on both an individual and systems basis in order to educate them on the needs and rights of deaf and hard of hearing individuals as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Domains within which the Advocate may provide support to clients include but are not limited to the following: communication assistance, peer counseling, disability benefits, health care, housing, money management, transportation, independent living, assistive technology, and employment.

Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or Social Work
Experience working with persons who are deaf and hard of hearing
Fluency in American Sign Language
In-depth knowledge of Deaf Culture

Start Date: As soon as possible.

How to Apply:
Full job description and application instructions available at www.wnydas.org
Contact: nburns@wnydas.org

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The Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB), located in Colorado Springs at the foot of the beautiful Rocky Mountains, invites you to consider our employment opportunities for Teacher of the Deaf for the 2014-2015 school year.

Interested persons are invited to visit the CSDB website www.csdb.org to view the official job announcement in its entirety; follow the instructions to submit a complete on-line application. Contact information:

Chelle Lutz, Human Resources Office
Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind
33 North Institute Street; Colorado Springs, CO 80903
E-mail: clutz@csdb.org; (719) 578-2114 (phone); (719) 578-2239 (fax)

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Position Opening

Superintendent of Schools/Chief Executive Officer

Rochester (NY) School for the Deaf (RSD) is seeking a Superintendent of Schools/Chief Executive Officer. Established in 1876, RSD is a private, New York State-supported school providing educational programs and related services for deaf and hard-of-hearing children, newborn to age 21. The salary and benefits will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The successful candidate must be eligible for New York State administrative certification (School District Leader or School District Administrator). Interested persons should go to http://www.leadschools.us and follow the “Current Vacancies” link. A current resume and a cover letter should be uploaded with the application file. The application deadline is June 30, 2014.

Questions should be directed to: Howard S. Smith, Ed.D., Associate, School Leadership, LLC;
E-mail: leadschools@aol.com; Phone: (800) 975-1730; (716) 949-2013.

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JOB OPENING

RELAY NEVADA OUTREACH COORDINATOR

Hamilton Relay currently has a full-time position open for “Relay Nevada Outreach Coordinator”.

Location: Reno or Las Vegas, Nevada

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability.

Position summary:
This full-time position is responsible for coordinating and implementing outreach activities designed to promote Telecommunication Relay Services (TRS) and Captioned Telephone Relay Service (CapTel®) for Relay Nevada.

Preferred education, experience and skills:
-- Bachelor’s degree and two or more years of experience in the design and implementation of public outreach, public relations or related marketing experience are required.
-- Experience in the telecommunication field, Traditional Relay Service or Captioned Telephone Service is a strong plus.
-- Excellent presentation skills
-- Ability to develop effective outreach and educational campaigns
-- Ability to confidently communicate (oral & written) with a wide variety of audiences
-- Ability to plan, schedule and execute multiple projects
-- Ability to understand and follow directions
-- Capacity to develop and maintain effective working relationships with Relay Administrator, public organizations, private and non-profit sectors
-- Knowledge of and ability to understand various communication modes used by current and potential relay users
-- Familiarity with the user communities that could benefit from relay services:
Senior Community
Hard of Hearing Community
Deaf Community
Speech Disabled

-- Able to travel alone
-- Individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing are encouraged to apply.

For the full job description and application visit www.workforhamilton.com or contact HR at 402.694.5101 or 800.821.1831 by May 14, 2014.

Hamilton Relay is a division of Hamilton Telecommunications based in Aurora, NE

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Rochester Institute of Technology

Instructional/Support Faculty - Applied Computer Technology

Detailed Job Description
NTID Information and Computing Studies is seeking an Instructional/Support Faculty to teach deaf and hard of hearing students in the Applied Computer Technology program at the Associate degree level and provide tutoring support to deaf and hard of hearing students taking courses at the bachelor degree level at the B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences (GCCIS). The successful applicant's duties include course instruction (teaching and tutoring), computer laboratory instruction/supervision, curriculum/course development, participation in departmental efforts, and maintaining liaison relationships with faculty in other colleges of RIT.

Required Minimum Qualifications
• Master of Science in Information Technology, Computer Science or related computing field.
• Five years full-time work experience in Web Development, database implementation and object-oriented programming.
• Sign Language fluency is required.
• Teaching/training experience
• Curriculum development experience
• Organizational skills and the ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the college’s continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences
• C# or similar programming experience, Mobile App Development experience, Multi-platform experience including Windows, MAC, Android and IOS, Recognized industry-wide technical certifications and/or Network/Security and Computer Support experience.

How To Apply
Apply online at http://apptrkr.com/460891
Keyword Search: 991BR.

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Travis County (Austin, TX) is seeking an SENIOR SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER to provide sign language interpreting services for consumers, staff, one-on-one appointments, group meetings, and telephone calls.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Deaf Education, Interpreting, Linguistics, Communications, Liberal Arts, Social or Behavioral Sciences AND 5 years interpreting services experience in a variety of situations involving individuals with special communication issues. Must have at least 3 years of court interpreting experience.

Certificates: CIC, SC: L, CSC, RSC, CT, CI, OIC CDI-P, or MCSC. BEI Court Certification or RID SC:L Certification preferred.

Job #14-01676

VIEW JOB DETAILS & APPLY ONLINE AT: www.TravisCountyJobs.org

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PAHrtners Deaf Services
www.pahrtners.com/careers

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NEW CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN PITTSBURGH AND GLENSIDE

PAHrtners Deaf Services is a dynamic team of behavioral health professionals serving Deaf and Hard of Hearing children and adults. Located outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, PAHrtners provides residential and out-patient services to Deaf and Hard of Hearing (HoH) children, adolescents and adults. Over 85% of our staff members are Deaf or Hard of Hearing!

As a result of our commitment to the Deaf/HoH community PAHrtners is rapidly growing and expanding. Whether you are a high school graduate, recent college graduate or professional with many years of experience in the field of human services, we have a career-building position waiting for you! E.O.E.

PAHrtners is looking for dedicated, motivated, energetic individuals who are fluent in American Sign Language and knowledgeable in Deaf culture to fill the following positions:

Residential Counselors for Deaf Adults with Intellectual Disabilities – Full Time, Part Time, On Call; Glenside and Pittsburgh locations

Assistant Program Director for Residential Services for Deaf Adults with Intellectual Disabilities and Behavioral Health needs - Full Time; Glenside location

Residential Program Assistant for Adult Residential Program - Full Time; Glenside location

Case Managers for Residential Program for Deaf Adults with Intellectual Disabilities and Behavioral Health needs - Full Time; Glenside location

Residential Counselors for Residential Treatment Facility for Adolescents- Full Time; Glenside location

Therapist/Psychiatric Rehabilitation Worker- Full Time; Glenside location

Staff Interpreter- Full Time; Glenside location

HR Assistant- Full Time; Glenside location

Go to our Website at: www.PAHrtners.com to learn more about each position.
Like us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/deafjobs

Send your letter of intent and resume to:
Elizabeth Williams, Office Manager

PAHrtners Deaf Services, 614 N. Easton Road, Glenside, PA 19038

Email: ewilliams@pahrtners.com
Fax: 215-884-6301

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