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New York, NY
GUY CALLS DEAF SERVICE 4,000 TIMES -- TO MASTURBATE
A Brooklyn man is using a video calling service for the deaf to reach out and touch — himself, the company providing the service alleges in a lawsuit. David Marcano is one of the most fervent users of software offered by a Florida company, ZVRS, which gets federal money every time a hearing-disabled person uses its product to place a call, the company claims. But Marcano, 51, isn’t deaf, and his calls don’t need any translating, the company says in Brooklyn federal court papers. Marcano has made 4,646 calls to ZVRS since Jan. 1 “for the sole purpose of masturbating in view of ZVRS’s employees,” the business says. / New York Post
Tucson, AZ
NEW HAMPSHIRE WOMAN IDENTIFIED AS ARIZONA MURDER VICTIM FOUND IN 1981, POLICE SAY
Police in Arizona said Wednesday that they had identified a murder victim discovered in 1981 as a missing New Hampshire woman. Authorities in Tucson said the body of Brenda Gerow was found near the Pima County Fairgrounds in April 1981. Her body was exhumed in 2012 and investigators used her skull to reconstruct her face and identify her. Speaking by telephone through an interpreter for people who are hearing impaired, William Gerow told the Associated Press he was overwhelmed by the news of his daughter's death and doesn't know why she was killed. "We think she ran off, we don't know," he said. / The Associated Press
Lincoln, NE
COUPLE FINED FOR TAKING BLIND, DEAF DOG
A 22-year-old Lincoln woman and her fiance faced felony charges for stealing a deaf and blind dog she once shared with an ex-boyfriend, but now have been fined for misdemeanors. Dakota Moody pleaded no contest to first-degree trespassing and was fined $500 on Tuesday. Cody Gregg pleaded guilty to the same charge, plus theft by unlawful taking. / Lincoln Journal Star
Rochester, NY
DEAF REFUGEE LEARNS ASL
A refugee from Burma is learning how to communicate in American Sign Language. Her name is Emalay Htoo, 34, and she has been deaf since she was three, most likely because of an ear infection. Htoo made her way to Rochester in 2009, which happens to have the largest deaf population per capita in the country. / 13 WHAM ABC
Olathe, KS
DEAF EAGLE SCOUT PROVES HEARING LOSS IS NO LIMITATION
As FOX 4 celebrates outstanding young people and their achievements in our weekly Reaching 4 Excellence reports we often showcase children and teenagers who are overcoming obstacles and adversities, sometimes physical or mental challenges. Our young achiever this week is an Eagle Scout who has what many people would consider a disability. But Noah Fahncke respectfully requests that you just get over that. / fox4kc.com
Berlin, VT
CONVENTION COVERS SERVICES FOR THE DEAF
If someone who didn’t understand American Sign Language felt uncomfortable or confused walking into the Capital City Grange Sunday, that’s how the hearing impaired feel every day, according the Vermont Association of the Deaf President Mary Essex. The Grange hosted the organization’s biennial state gathering, which included talks about implementing services in the state, vendors exhibiting the latest in equipment used to assist the hearing impaired, exhibits from nonprofit organizations that work with the hearing impaired, a skit using hands and a dinner. / Rutland Herald
See Also DEAF COMMUNITY SPEAKS UP FOR ITS RIGHTS / My Champlain Valley
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Bavaria, Germany
BLIND AND DEAF, AN ELDERLY REFUGEE WALKS 3,000 MILES TO ESCAPE AFGHAN HELL
A blind and deaf 110-year-old man says he made the journey of a lifetime to flee the Taliban– walking across Europe on a long path to freedom. Abdul Qadir Azizi, of Afghanistan, spent eight months trekking nearly 3,000 miles to Germany with his family to escape their violent hometown, Baghlan, according to reports. He arrived made it to Passau, Bavaria, on Tuesday night, and is believed to be the oldest refugee to arrive in Germany since it opened its doors to the thousands of refugees. / New York Post
Mexico
DEAF MEXICAN IMMIGRANTS ARE WINNING ASYLUM IN THE U.S.
When Rosa Aranda was 15 years old, a teacher wrote her name on a chalkboard: R-O-S-A. “These letters,” the teacher told her, “this is your name.” At first, Aranda was confused. Growing up deaf in a small Mexican town where there was no education system for kids like her, she had never learned how to read, write, or do sign language. Unable to communicate, Aranda had been beaten and mistreated by her family while her siblings went to school. “No one had ever told me what my name was,” Aranda said through a sign language interpreter. “I was 15, and it was my first time reading my name.” / Fusion
London, England
BBC SMEAR OF DEAF TORY MP GOES VIRAL
The BBC and the rest of the lefty Twitter echo chamber are gleefully sending this picture of Tory MP Alec Shelbrooke viral. The nation’s broadcaster reckons he was asleep during last night’s debate on the Trade Union Bill. The picture has been retweeted hundreds of times already. Just one problem: he was not asleep. That little thing you can see next to his ear is a speaker. Shelbrooke needed it to hear because he is partially deaf. / Guido Fawkes
Falkirk, England
BLIND AND DEAF MAN, 74, COMPLETES TRIATHLON FOR CHARITY
A grandad of four has completed the first event in his mammoth charity challenge. Michael Anderson (74) swam, cycled and ran his way to success on Sunday, September 20 as he completed the Eyemouth Sprint Triathlon. The event consisted of a 750m swim, 19.14km cycle and 4.66km run. / Falkirk Herald
Fairfax, New Zealand
DEAF COMEDIAN JOHN SMITH HEADS FOR NEW ZEALAND
Silence isn't a bad thing at John Smith's comedy shows. You see, he is very rare breed of stand-up comedian. The British funnyman's jokes are much like any other's – full of irony, observational and self-deprecating humour. The difference is, Smith's shows are entirely in sign language. The deaf comedian has been entertaining audiences, both deaf and hearing, across the UK, Europe and the US since his very first show 10 years ago. / Stuff.co.nz
New Zealand
TV SUBTITLES FOR THE DEAF WON'T BE MADE MANDATORY BY THE GOVERNMENT
Any hope of deaf and hard-of-hearing Kiwis getting television subtitles for the remaining Rugby World Cup games have been dashed because broadcasters don't have the capability. The Green Party are calling for the Government to make captioning mandatory on New Zealand screens and in time for Kiwis to be able to enjoy some of the remaining games. But Cabinet Minister Nikki Kaye said technical issues around doing it wouldn't be resolved within the next few weeks. / Stuff.co.nz
Manila, Philippines
INCLUSIVENESS, EDUCATION MAJOR CONCERNS FOR DEAF COMMUNITY
Members of the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde’s School of Deaf Education and Applied Studies interpreted the presentations during Rappler's Innovation + Social Good Summit, with the aim to educate the deaf community about the Sustainable Development Goals William Sidayon Jr. and several interpreters during the event described the move as “inclusive.” He said SGS was a big opportunity for people from his sector to participate in the event, although he did feel some nerves at first because of the presence of many important figures. / Rappler
Moshi, Tanzania
DEAF APPEAL FOR SPECIAL SECONDARY SCHOOLS
The deaf are asking Kilimanjaro region to construct special preschools and a secondary school for them. In their address during the launch of the International Week for the Deaf at Moshi Technical School on Friday, the deaf said the situation is so bad and most of them drop out in Form II. Reading the address on behalf of others, Mr Sultan Meena said sign language is very important for the deaf and should be initiated to them from young age, hence the necessity to have special pre-schools for the deaf. / Daily News
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Internet
WHY SOME PARENTS CHOOSE TO HAVE A DEAF BABY
In 2002, Sharon Duchesneau and Candy McCullough, a deaf lesbian couple from America, made headlines when they chose to conceive via a sperm donor. It wasn’t the procedure that drew the attention of the press, but the choice of the donor. After eight years together, Duchesneau and McCullough approached a friend with five generations of deafness in his family with the explicit goal of having a deaf baby. Thirteen years later, there's a more scientific approach to choosing the sort of offspring you want, through a technology called preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD). / Motherboard
Manatee County, FL
HEARING GUIDE DOG HELPS DEAF LIBRARIAN LEAD A NORMAL LIFE
Man's best friend not only acts as a faithful companion. In the case of one Manatee County woman living without the sense of sound, her hearing alert dog offers her independence. Terri Simon was hearing impaired until her mid-30s, and is now completely deaf -- a condition that presented challenges for the expert lip reader at her job at the Manatee County Public Library. Now her three year-old Dachshund Mister, a hearing guide dog, alerts Simon when someone needs her assistance and her back is turned by nudging and pawing her. / WWSB ABC 7
Bellevue, WA
DEAF KIDS READ TO CATS AT UNIQUE SEATTLE HUMANE PROGRAM
Learning to read aloud can be tough, but for deaf children it's a whole different kind of challenge. Students from Northwest School for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children in Shoreline recently read to cats through a unique reading program called Kitty Literature at the Seattle Humane animal shelter in Bellevue. The program gives 5 to 10-year-old children a chance to practice their speech and read among friends and cats. / KING5.com
New York, NY
DEAF DOG WHO TOOK A BULLET FOR HIS OWNER IS FINALLY NO LONGER HOMELESS
A hero pit bull who saved his owner and then ended up homeless is finally getting his second chance, in the form of a new forever home all his own. Kiko, now 14, took a bullet for his owner during a home invasion in 2012, and shortly after became homeless after his owner was forced to move and could not take Kiko with him. Mighty Mutts, a rescue organization based in NYC, took Kiko in 2014, and has been searching tirelessly ever since to find him the right home. / The Dodo
Internet
10 AMAZING DEAF PETS
They say that love is blind, but when it comes to pets, it can be deaf, too. And we’re not just talking about how you ignore your dog’s barking or your cat’s incessant meowing when they decide for no reason to sing at 3 a.m. Deaf pets are full of love and affection. They are often misunderstood, and many of them are euthanized in shelters before they can find a home. But those who are lucky enough to find a forever human quickly show that deaf pets can be just as loyal, playful and amazing as any other pet. / Care2 Causes
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San Antonio, TX
DEAF INTERPRETER SERVICES INC. EYES STAFF EXPANSION
Deaf Interpreter Services Inc. is seeing a rise in demand for its services from the business community and plans to grow its staff as a result.
DIS, a woman-owned business — which specializes in sign language and oral interpretation, video remote interpreting, captioning and video production — expects to hire at least 15 more employees by the end of 2015. DIS currently has 65 employees in its San Antonio office. / San Antonio Business Journal
Silver Spring, MD
TDI RECOGNIZES ADVOCATES FOR THE DEAF AND HARD-OF-HEARING COMMUNITY
TDI (formally known as Telecommunications for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing) is a national advocacy organization focused on equal access issues in telecommunications and media. Every two years, TDI recognizes various individuals, organizations and corporations for their efforts to promote equal access to telecommunications, media and information technologies. / Intrado
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New York, NY
BROADWAY'S NEW 'SPRING AWAKENING' OPENS ITS ARMS TO ALL
Little can contain the new, electrifying version of “Spring Awakening” now on Broadway. Actors use their faces, mouths and hands to communicate. Projections offer song lyrics and dialogue. Performers run through the theater aisles, even occupying a box seat. Musicians roam the stage with their instruments. At one point, incense fills the theater. The nonprofit Deaf West Theatre in Los Angeles, which brought Broadway the triumphant “Big River” in 2003, has done it again with Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik’s rock musical — making inclusionary, astonishingly alive work. / The Associated Press
See Also MARLEE MATLIN OVERCAME DRUGS AND TRUMP TO OPEN ON BROADWAY / New York Post
Los Angeles, CA
DEAF 'TOP MODEL' CONTESTANT SHARES IMPORTANT 'GAY' SIGN LANGUAGE
This season of America’s Next Top Model has its first deaf contestant – 26-year-old Nyle DiMarco. The model is one of this year’s most popular contestants, standing at 6’2” with “piercing blue eyes and washboard abs." Although host Tyra Banks and others on the show initially thought of his deafness as a possible hindrance, the 26-year-old model has said that it’s actually a benefit. “Reading body language comes naturally to me. It helps me understand how to pose with my body,” he told ET Online. / PinkNews
Chicago, IL
DEAF 'ARTIVIST' BRINGS COLOR TO COLUMBIA
Coinciding with International Deaf Awareness Week, the college welcomed artist-in-residence Nancy Rourke to campus for an exhibit of her paintings and a lecture on being an “artivist” in the deaf community. Rourke’s exhibit was displayed in the 33 E. Congress Parkway Building, and her lecture was held Sept. 22 at Film Row Cinema in the 1104 S. Wabash Ave. Building. Both the lecture and the exhibit occured during International Deaf Awareness week, which takes place annually during the last week of September, according to the World Federation of the Deaf. / The Columbia Chronicle
Seattle, WA
DEAF EVERETT ACTRESS, 16, STARS IN ACT'S 'SOUND'
An actor has to understand the character she portrays, but she doesn't have to agree with the character's decisions. Cheyenna Clearbrook, 16, of Everett, stars as a young deaf woman in the new Azeotrope play “Sound” at A Contemporary Theatre in Seattle. Deaf herself, she can empathize with her character Allison, a teen who is torn between her divorced parents over whether she should get cochlear implants, which could allow her to hear. / HeraldNet
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Lexington, KY
DEAF FOOTBALL PLAYER SPEAKS TO HEARING-IMPAIRED LEXINGTON STUDENTS
Mason Gooch is an 18-year-old senior from Montgomery County High School. He's an outside linebacker for the football team, currently on pace for a school record for tackles for a loss. He's also completely deaf. "I can't hear anything at all; it's silent," Gooch said. "(On) Friday nights it's just silent, there's nothing out there. I just love to go out there and do what I like to do all in complete silence." / WKYT
Faribault, MN
MSAD FOOTBALL RUNS TO BIG 47-0 WIN OVER IOWA ON HOMECOMING
It was a long first quarter for the Trojans. Mostly because they had to keep stopping the clock to try and kick extra points. The Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf football team scored 35 first-quarter points in a 47-0 rout of Iowa on homecoming Saturday at Potter Field. The game was called by the officials after halftime due to a number of Iowa players having left the game with injury. / Faribault Daily News
Cave Spring, GA
GEORGIA BLOWS OUT THE CAROLINAS FOR HOMECOMING VICTORY
The cool and damp weather Saturday afternoon was just about perfect for a football game according to Georgia School for the Deaf head coach Erik Whitworth. His team’s first win of the season made it even more so. Hosting The Carolinas schools for the deaf, GSD found success on the ground and took advantage of its opponent’s mistakes to get a 64-28 victory on homecoming. / Northwest Georgia News
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Company: ZVRS
Position: Account Manager
Locations: Check our job posting on website!
Summary: The Account Manager, reporting to the Sales Manager, will be expected to work closely with customers within their assigned area. The Account Manager will also assist the customer with product installation and train on our features and services. After installation, the Account Manager will focus on customer retention. The Account Manager will also provide follow-up training, continued education and introduction of ZVRS’ features and services, both current and new whenever scheduled, requested or necessary. The Account Manager may also be asked to represent ZVRS at presentations, workshops and tradeshows. Apply at: jobs@zvrs.com
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Rochester Institute of Technology
Coordinator - Sunshine Too
Your friend has found job(s) at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) that you might find interesting. Located in Upstate New York, Rochester is a metropolitan area that provides a world class quality of life.
Rochester Institute of Technology is a privately endowed, coeducational university with nine colleges emphasizing career education and experiential learning. The RIT student body consists of approximately 14,750 undergraduate and 2,900 graduate students. Enrolled students represent all 50 states and more than 100 countries.
RIT offers degree programs ranging from AS to PhD in over 80 disciplines from fine arts to business to computing and engineering to sign language and liberal arts, to name a few.
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To view these or any of our jobs, please visit our Career site at http://careers.rit.edu
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Northeast Arc has full and part-time positions, working with adult individuals who are deaf, available in Lynn, Salem, Swampscott and Beverly, MA. You'll be working with deaf individuals using various communication skills including gestural, written and Signed English. Do you know ASL? If so, I'd like to speak with you about our direct care positions. We offer an excellent benefits package, paid trainings and the support you will need to become a successful part of our experienced, long-term team of professionals. For additional information or to send your resume, please email Kathy Tracy Ktracy@ne-arc.org.
Compensation: $12 for per diem shifts and $14 for PT/FT shifts.
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