Deafweekly June 25, 2014

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June 25, 2014
Vol. 10, No. 34

Editor: Tom Willard

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Seminole County, FL
DEAF BABYSITTER WITHDRAWS PLEA IN DROWNING CASE OF 9-MONTH-OLD
A local judge will let a woman withdraw her plea in a baby drowning case, because of a misunderstanding in court over the sentence she would serve.There's still a dispute, though, over how the misunderstanding happened. The former attorney for Mariah Berry said when she pleaded no contest to manslaughter, she believed the maximum sentence would be five to six years. He claims the judge indicated that length in a meeting in chambers. The judge said in his response there was never any deal. / WESH

St. Charles, MO
DEAF SENIOR AT ST. CHARLES WEST HIGH SUES FOR DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION
A deaf student who will be a senior at St. Charles West High School this fall and her parents are suing the school district for alleged violations of the girl’s rights. The suit claims that the school district discriminated against Rachel McMurtrey because of her disability. She claims to have suffered seven years of isolation, a lack of education and emotional distress. They are seeking more than $500,000. / St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Dallas, TX
THE SIXTH FLOOR MUSEUM INTRODUCES ASL GUIDE FOR DEAF VISITORS
The Museum is one of the few in the country to offer a full American Sign Language translation of its existing audio guide. Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing visitors to The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza can now access the eyewitness commentary and historic radio broadcasts featured on the Museum's audio guide via a new American Sign Language (ASL) translation. / World News

Washington, DC
ONE WOMAN STRIVES TO TACKLE NEWBORN HEARING LOSS IN THE DEVELOPING WORLD
Neeti Kailas and her husband Nitin Sisodia launched the Sohum Innovation Lab in India, where they’ve developed a prototype for a device to detect hearing loss in infants. She is being honored by the Rolex Awards for Enterprise, which recognize five young laureates, all 30 or younger, for taking on some of the world’s biggest challenges. / The Washington Post

Cupertino, CA
SOUNDHAWK SECURES $5.5M TO START SELLING HIGH-TECH HEARING APP
The awkward strain of trying to hear someone speaking just a few feet away is all too familiar for many of us who frequent noisy restaurants and rowdy bars. These hard-of-hearing moments inspired Cupertino startup Soundhawk to make high-tech devices that cost a tenth the price of some hearing aids, are accessible without a prescription and attractive enough to wear at a business meeting or Sunday brunch. / San Jose Mercury News

Lexington, KY
CAMP TEACHES HEARING-IMPAIRED STUDENTS ABOUT COOKING, AGRICULTURE
The light aroma of raw chicken and vegetable stock filled the kitchen and hallways of the Georgian manor house. Deaf and hard-of-hearing students, with the aid of interpreters, gathered around as the Irish chef issued his next instruction. The encounter was part of an agriculture camp hosted by the Kentucky School for the Deaf in Danville. / Lexington Herald-Leader

Jackson, TN
HEARING LOSS INCREASING FOR YOUNGER GENERATIONS
Protect your hearing — or join the millions of Americans experiencing noise-induced hearing loss. Natalie Wyatt, an audiologist at The Jackson Hearing Center, said doctors commonly provide hearing aids to patients older than 65 who experience age-related hearing issues. But younger generations are not excluded from hearing problems, with physicians seeing an increase of people under the age of 65 dealing with premature hearing loss. / The Jackson Sun

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Italy
DEAF FRENCH BOY IN COMA AFTER HE'S HIT BY LIGHTNING
A 14-year-old deaf French boy is in a coma after being struck by lightning at Mount Vesuvius in southern Italy on Thursday. According to reports he had not heard a warning to close his umbrella. The boy was hit by the lightning bolt late on Thursday morning after being unable to hear a warning from tour guides to close his umbrella, Italy’s daily newspaper Il Messaggero reported. / The Local

Gloucestershire, England
SON WHO STOLE £40,000 FROM DEAF MOTHER IS JAILED
A son stole £40,000 ($68,000 US) from his 'extremely vulnerable' elderly mother so he could pay back his spiralling debts - just months after the pair were reconciled for the first time in twelve years. Simon Crutchley, 51, swindled the money from 90-year-old Joan -- who is almost completely deaf -- by pretending he was looking after her finances. His mother, who had been estranged from Crutchley since 1998, had contacted her son in 2010 because she was ill. / Daily Mail

London, England
BACKPACK TURNS MUSIC INTO FULL-BODY EXPERIENCE FOR THE DEAF
I can feel my teeth vibrating. But in a good way. I'm sitting in a dark room with a series of transducers channelling some heavy bass through my spine, up to my skull and through my jaw as well apparently. I'm wearing Subpac, a backpack that behaves like a subwoofer for your body, translating low frequencies into vibrations you can feel. / Wired UK

London, England
COCA COLA AND DEAF UMBRELLA TEAM UP TO OFFER WORK EXPERIENCE
A new initiative from our supporter Deaf Umbrella and soft drinks company Coca Cola will see two Deaf people each month having a one-week work experience placement at the company’s bottling plant in Sidcup. The placements are available for those aged from 16 to 60, who are referred by their Job Centre, and they receive full BSL support. They then gain admin experience within the distribution department (where they move out lorries holding 75,000 drinks bottles each!). Or they can work in the quality assurance department, where health and safety is paramount. / The Limping Chicken

Wirral, England
PROFOUNDLY DEAF MAN JAILED FOR TAKING PART IN CASH MACHINE RAID
A profoundly deaf man involved in a professional attempt to drag a cash machine from a Wirral store has been jailed for three years today. Harry Meadows had been recruited by others to take part in the raid at the Co-op store in West Kirby and was the only one to be caught after the gang fled empty handed when the rope towing the heavy machine snapped. / Wirral Globe

India
25-YEAR-OLD DEAF AND MUTE TRIBAL WOMAN RAPED BY NEIGHBOR
A deaf and mute tribal woman was allegedly raped by her neighbor, a senior police officer said. Superintendent of Police of Burdwan S M H Meerza said the 25-year-old woman was called by her neighbor Uttam Das to his house. Das was alone in his house as his wife had gone to visit her parent's house with their son. Das allegedly raped the woman in his house. / Business Standard

India
COPS ARREST MAN WHO PRETENDED TO BE DEAF AND ROBBED PEOPLE
A 24-year-old man, who pretended to be hearing impaired in order to rob people, has been arrested by the Borivli police. The accused, Ganesh Govinda Vadar, a resident of Virar, approached people on the pretext of seeking financial help by showing a Kerala-based charitable organisation’s letter, which stated that he was hearing impaired and needed money for his siblings who had to undergo an operation. / Mid-Day

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
SIX DEAF EMIRATIS LEAVE CARE CENTER FOR AN INDEPENDENT LIFE
Some of them will be starting secondary school, some want to travel to the United States for study, while others intend to work here. The big changes in their lives are the result of individual effort, and the environment provided by the Zayed Higher Organisation for Humanitarian Care and Special Needs (ZHO) in Abu Dhabi. / The National

Accra, Ghana
AIRTEL GHANA SPEARHEADS HEALTH SCREENING FOR DEAF STUDENTS
Airtel Ghana limited has provided eye screening for 350 students of the Mampong Senior/Technical High School for the Deaf here in Accra. The eye screening is line with the UN Convention on rights of persons with disability which demands “the provision of same range, quality and standard of free or affordable health care and programs as provided to persons without disabilities.” / VibeGhana.com

Zimbabwe
WORKING TO CREATE AN INCLUSIVE SOCIETY
Deaf Zimbabwe Trust is an initiative started by parents in 2012. They saw the need to stand up and advocate for the rights of their deaf children after realizing the challenges faced by deaf children and adults in Zimbabwe in accessing basic services. The Trust became operational in 2013 with the objective of creating an inclusive society where deaf people are accorded equal social and economic opportunities. / Kubatana Zimbabwe

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Atlanta, GA
GOOGLE APP TRANSLATES SIGN LANGUAGE
According to the World Federation of the Deaf, there are about 70 million people around the globe who use sign language as their mother tongue. Would you be able to communicate with them? Well, if the answer is no — Google has a new app that could help. "Using electromyography it analyzes the position and muscle activity in both your hand and forearm," says Google. "This means that Google Gesture can identify exactly which sign you are making." / The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Internet
NEW RESEARCH COULD HELP RESTORE HEARING IN DEAF
Researchers have said that a new research can help them hear. Spiral ganglion cells are essential for hearing and their irreversible degeneration in the inner ear is common in most types of hearing loss. Adult spiral ganglion cells are not able to regenerate. However, new evidence in a mouse model shows that spiral ganglion stem cells present in the inner ear are capable of self-renewal and can be grown and induced to differentiate into mature spiral ganglion cells as well as neurons and glial cells. / Business Standard

Houston, TX
HOUSTON'S OLDEST CHURCH FOR THE DEAF HOPES TO BRING FAITH TO A POPULATION NOT KNOWN FOR RELIGION
First came the prayers and the congregational singing. Then the worshipers at Woodhaven Baptist Church tensed with excitement. Something special was about to happen. Recorded music boomed through the Spring Branch chapel as four middle-aged women, identically attired in eye-popping outfits, stepped up to the altar to deliver a meticulously choreographed rendition of a lively gospel tune. The women, though, uttered nary a sound. The performance was greeted by a standing ovation. It, too, was silent. / Houston Chronicle

Jersey City, NJ
HEARING-IMPAIRED GATHER FOR JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES CONVENTION
With more than 1,600 members in attendance from across the northeastern United States, the Jehovah’s Witnesses held their convention at the Assembly Hall in Jersey City over the weekend. The theme of the three-day gathering was “Keep Seeking First God’s Kingdom!” and throughout, the message was tailored for hearing-impaired members of the religion. / The Jersey Journal

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San Diego, CA
UCSD NAMES DEAF PROFESSOR AND 'GENIUS GRANT' WINNER AS NEW DEAN
Take it as a sign of support. UC San Diego has named deaf professor and “Genius Grant” recipient Carol Padden as dean of the Division of Social Sciences after an extensive national search. “I’m honored and pleased to be asked to be a part of its future,” Padden said. / Times of San Diego

New York, NY
BROOKLYN TEACHER GOES BEYOND CALL OF DUTY
Dena Levin, a speech and language pathologist at Williamsburg Charter High School, stuck by Bianca Mendoza after she lost her mom to cancer, helping her to apply for state benefits and get accepted at Gallaudet University. Her efforts to see Mendoza reach her potential have earned her a nomination for a Hometown Heroes in Education award. / NY Daily News

Oklahoma City, OK
DEAF-BLIND MAN FINDS SUCCESS AT WAREHOUSE JOB
Peter Broussard, Jr., 27, was born completely deaf and is legally blind, but has been able to find work with Cintas Corp. cleaning floor mats with the with the help of the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services. The job helps him support his wife and two sons, ages four and six months. A smile spreads across his face when he talks about his job. “I love it here,” he said. / The Oklahoman

Scranton, PA
SCRANTON SCHOOL FOR DEAF CHILDREN NAMES NEW DIRECTOR
The Scranton School for Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing Children has a new director. Jon Konzelman was promoted from assistant to the principal to the newest director of the nonprofit, South Abington Twp. school, effective immediately. His new position entails community relations, fundraising, supervising a principal and development of the school that is a program of the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf. / The Times-Tribune

Richmond, VA
MCDONALD JOINS DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING SERVICES CENTER
The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Center of Southwest and Western Virginia recently announced that Jennifer McDonald has been hired as an outreach specialist. McDonald will coordinate outreach initiatives for people in and around Staunton, Charlottesville and Winchester. / News Leader

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Red Wing, MN
RESIDENTS WRAP UP SPECIAL MONTH
The Anderson Center welcomes temporary residents throughout the year, but for the first time this summer, it offered a month exclusively for deaf artists. Five artists have spent the month of June using the Center's space to work on their projects. A public reception displaying some of their work will be held Thursday. "The first few weeks at the Anderson Center have been wonderful," said Lilah Katcher, one of the artists. / Post Bulletin

See Also LIVING AND WRITING IN TWO LANGUAGES / Republican Eagle

Greenville, SC
TAYLORS ARTIST DOUG YOUNG INTERPRETS FOR DEAF AT GREENVILLE TECH
Doug Young is known for his shoeless Joe Jackson sculpture he crafted for the city of Greenville, but here's one thing you may not know about him. He still attends school, but he no longer sits in classes. Instead, he is an interpreter for deaf students at Greenville Technical College's Brashier campus. Young, a sculptor at Taylors Mill, has interpreted for students in welding, math and aviation mechanics classes. / Greenville News

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Santa Clara, CA
MATTHEW KLOTZ REBREAKS OWN DEAF WORLD RECORD IN 100 BACK
Deafympics Champion Matthew Klotz continues to punch through Deaf Swimming World Records, swimming a 58.31 in prelims today at the 2014 Santa Clara Grand Prix. That just snuck under his 58.35 done in February of this year, and is the third time in 12 months that he’s broken this World Record. “I wasn’t expecting a best time but I felt relaxed and in control," the Sierra Marlins swimmer said. / SwimSwam

Faribault, MN
MSAD BOYS NAMED NDIAA/USA DEAF TRACK AND FIELD PREP TEAM OF THE YEAR
The Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf boys track and field team continued its success this season as it recently ran away with some hardware. The Trojans boys squad was recently selected as the National Deaf Interscholastic Athletic Association/USA Deaf Track and Field Prep Team of the Year for the first time in program history. / Faribault Daily News

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University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee
Accessibility Resource Center

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) Accessibility Resource Center invites nominations and applications for a fixed-term academic staff position of Dual Service Provider. UWM, a Doctoral/Research extensive university, is Wisconsin’s premier public urban university, offering a comprehensive liberal arts and professional education to its 28,000 students. The Accessibility Resource Center (ARC) is located in the Division of Academic Affairs and assists the university in providing students with disabilities reasonable accommodations and promotes Universal Design and an atmosphere of nondiscrimination on the basis of disability.

The Dual Service Provider of the Accessibility Resource Center (ARC), Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program, primary purpose is to ensure that students who are deaf or hard of hearing have equal access in their educational program by providing sign language interpreting and speech-to-text services in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the UW System Policy on Individuals with Disabilities. This is an annual, renewable, C-Basis 9-month 100% Academic Staff position.

Completed application materials must include a letter of application addressing educational and professional level of work experience as it relates to all minimum and preferred qualifications; a professional resume; and the names and contact information of three (3) professional references. All applications and application materials must be submitted online.

For this position, applicants are required to apply online at http://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/19277. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message “Your application has been submitted” is displayed and you receive a confirmation number. It is the policy of UWM to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are applicants for employment. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual’s disability.

All finalists for this position will be required to participate in a criminal records review consistent with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, complete an Interpreting Assessment and will be required to submit an official copy of their college transcript.

UWM is an AA/EEO Employer and is committed to diversity as an essential element in the pursuit of academic excellence.

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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION: Classroom Teacher

DATE POSITION TO BE FILLED: September 1, 2014

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teach a variety of courses to Deaf students. Participate in weekly team meetings with other staff members to plan programs, behavior management techniques, and strategies for student success. Follow required NYS curriculum standards and prepare students for required NYS assessment tests. Write and implement student IEPs.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Education of the Deaf or in a content area. New York State certification as a teacher or the ability to obtain same. Previous experience working with Deaf students. Advanced Rating on the SLPI.

FILE APPLICATION WITH:
Harold Mowl, Jr., Superintendent/CEO
Rochester School for the Deaf
1545 St. Paul Street
Rochester, New York 14621

Applications received will be screened and the most highly qualified will be asked to interview.

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

RSD is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of non-qualifying disability, race, religion, color, sex, marital status, age, national origin, and veteran status.

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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION: Residential Counselor

TO BE FILLED BY: September 1, 2014

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises assigned residential students in dormitory setting
Provides general supervision during the out of school hours for a group of deaf students to insure a climate for intellectual, social, and emotional growth.
Provides training, guidance, and counseling for a group of deaf students in the areas of: social interaction, personal hygiene, responsibility and freedom, homework; making constructive use of leisure time; and respect for privacy and belongings of others and self.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree in Child Development or Associate's Degree in Human Services with experience working with deaf children
Advanced Rating on the SLPI

FILE APPLICATION WITH:
Harold Mowl, Jr., Superintendent/CEO
Rochester School for the Deaf
1545 St. Paul Street
Rochester, NY 14621

CLOSING DATE: Until filled

Applications received will be screened and the most highly qualified will be asked to interview.

RSD is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of non-qualifying disability, race, religion, color, sex, marital status, age, national origin, and veteran status.

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JOB OPENING

OUTREACH COORDINATOR
(UTAH)

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

Location: Salt Lake City area

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

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 our HR Corporate office at: (800) 821-1831 by July 7, 2014.

Hamilton Relay is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability.

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JOB OPENING

LOUISIANA OUTREACH COORDINATOR

Hamilton Relay Services Division in Baton Rouge, LA, currently has a full-time position open for “Outreach Coordinator”.

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

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 our HR Corporate office at: (800) 821-1831 by July 7, 2014.

Hamilton Relay is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability.

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JOB OPENING
CAPTIONED TELEPHONE OUTREACH COORDINATOR
Staffed in Richmond, VA

Hamilton Relay Services Division in Virginia currently has a full time position open for “Virginia Captioned Telephone Services Outreach Coordinator”.

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 Captioned Telephone Service (CapTel®) for Virginia Captioned Telephone Service (VACTS).

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
Able to travel alone
Captioned Telephone users are encouraged to apply

For the full job description and application visit www.workforhamilton.com by July 7, 2014.

Hamilton Relay, Inc. is a division of Hamilton Telecommunications based in Aurora, NE. Hamilton offers a competitive wage and company paid benefits. For questions in regards to this position please contact our corporate HR Dept. at: 800.821.1831

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JOB OPENING
MARYLAND RELAY CAPTIONED TELEPHONE
OUTREACH COORDINATOR
Staffed in Baltimore, MD

Hamilton Relay Services Division in Maryland currently has a full time position open for “Maryland Relay Captioned Telephone Outreach Coordinator”.

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 CapTel service and increase the number of customers served by Maryland Relay. Individual will devote 100% of their time to Maryland Relay and is required to travel throughout the state of Maryland.

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

For the full job description and application visit www.workforhamilton.com by July 7, 2014.

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

Hamilton Relay, Inc. is a division of Hamilton Telecommunications based in Aurora, NE. Hamilton offers a competitive wage and company paid benefits. For questions in regards to this position please contact our corporate HR Dept. at: 800.821.1831

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JOB OPENING
TRS OUTREACH COORDINATOR
Staffed in Baltimore, MD

Hamilton Relay Services Division in Maryland currently has a full time position open for “TRS Outreach Coordinator”.

This position will be staffed in Baltimore, MD.

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 TRS and increase the number of customers served by Maryland Relay. Individual will devote 100% of their time to Maryland Relay and is required to travel throughout the state of Maryland.

Applicants with the ability to communicate through the use of American Sign Language is required. A Bachelor's Degree or comparable work experience along with a minimum of two years public relations experience is preferred. Strong written, analytical and interpersonal skills as well as a driver's license and ability to travel alone are required. Direct work experience with a Telecommunications Relay Service is also preferred. Deaf and hard of hearing individuals are encouraged to apply.

For the full job description and application visit www.workforhamilton.com by July 7, 2014.

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

Hamilton Relay, Inc. is a division of Hamilton Telecommunications based in Aurora, NE. Hamilton offers a competitive wage and company paid benefits. For questions in regards to this position please contact our corporate HR Dept. at: 800.821.1831

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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION: Speech Teacher

DATE POSITION TO BE FILLED: September 1, 2014

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
-- To plan for and implement the speech and communication programs for moderately, severely, and profoundly deaf students enrolled at the school.
-- To write and implement student IEPs and to keep reports as required.
-- To participate in weekly team meetings with other staff members to plan programs, behavior management techniques, and strategies for student success.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
-- Master's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology.
-- New York State certification to teach the Speech and Hearing Handicapped and NYS Licensure as a Speech/Language Pathologist.
-- Experience facilitating the speech/language/ communication development of Deaf students.
-- Advanced Rating on the Sign Communication Proficiency Interview (SCPI).

FILE APPLICATION WITH:
Harold Mowl, Jr., Superintendent
Rochester School for the Deaf
1545 St. Paul Street
Rochester, New York 14621

Applications received will be screened and the most highly qualified will be asked to interview.

CLOSING DATE: Until filled.

RSD is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of non-qualifying disability, race, religion, color, sex, marital status, age, national origin, and veteran status.

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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.
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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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