Volume 20 Issue 7

HOH-LD-News
Vol. 20, Issue 7
August 14, 2004

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Table of Contents
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- Article 1: Goodbye, Rocky Stone
- Article 2: How Will We Meet the 2006 Captioning Requirements? - Part 1
- Article 3: SHHH Exhibit Floor - Part 5
- Article 4: 'Play ball' for All
- Article 5: Hawaii Now Permits Assistance Dogs to Enter Without Quarantine
- Classifieds - One Event and four Employment Opportunities
- Contact Information and Disclaimers

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Contact information and disclaimers are at the end of this newsletter.
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- Article 1: Goodbye, Rocky Stone
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Editor: I had the privilege to talk with Rocky Stone on a couple of occasions, and I found him to be a truly inspirational man. All of us whose lives have been touched by SHHH owe him a big "Thank you!" for founding that wonderful organization.

Here's the announcement of Rocky's passing from SHHH ED Terry Portis.

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From the Desk of Terry Portis, Executive Director

Friday, August 13, 2004
Washington, DC

It is with great sadness that I must let all of our members and friends know that Rocky Stone went home to be with the Lord early this morning. Rocky, who was 79 years old, has had a critical illness for about three weeks. We have a profound sense of loss at SHHH and grieve with his wonderful family. I have no words to express the sorrow I feel for his wife of 52 years, Ahme, and his four children and ten grandchildren.

Barbara Kelley shared this quote with me today that so captures the legacy that Rocky has left us, "SHHH is built on confidence in the human spirit and the determination to get hearing loss into a positive perspective. It's working because the great majority of persons with hearing loss who became members of SHHH just needed a little help; a little company; a little assurance that they are okay; a little education, information, shared experience and support."

As I have been thinking about Rocky this afternoon, the thing that I continue to remember is that his first question to me was always to ask about my wife and children. I knew he was not just asking, I knew he really cared about them. Rocky talked about the importance of faith and family as a foundation on which a person could build their life. His life centered around people, and doing what he could to encourage them, and make their lives better.

At this time no arrangements have been finalized. We will certainly announce those as soon as we are able to do so.

Any cards, notes or letters to Ahme or the family should be sent to the SHHH offices. I will personally deliver those in the coming days.

Terry Portis
Executive Director, SHHH

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- Article 2: How Will We Meet the 2006 Captioning Requirements? - Part 1
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Editor: I've recently been involved in discussions of captioning issues with some of our local TV stations, and thinking about captioning from their perspective has raised a LARGE red flag! How are we going to meet the demand for captioners in January 2006, when FCC regulations require that 100% of new programming (with a few exceptions) be captioned? This situation is NOT similar to previous increases in captioning requirements (from 25% to 50% to 75%), as this article explains. This is Part 1 of 2 parts.

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The good news is that beginning in January 2006, 100% of all new television programming (with a few exceptions) will be required to be captioned. This means that you should be able to turn on your TV set, select any channel, and have the program be captioned (provided it is produced after January 2006). This includes all local news, weather, and sports (no more teleprompter captioning that displays only what the reporters read from the teleprompter); it also includes all sporting events, local interest programming, city council coverage, etc. And of course it includes all emergency programming, the captioning of which has been the subject of several FCC complaints from across the country in the past year.

The bad news is that there are not nearly enough real time captioners available to provide the required services. We would have a problem if the increase in required captioning were only 33% (which is the increase from the current requirement to the new 100% requirement). But the increase in required captioning is really much more than 33%, as we'll explain.

Pending Captioner Shortage

Thankfully the days of having to watch a particular TV program because it's the only one on that's captioned are past. But as you select your TV viewing over the next couple of weeks, notice what is captioned and what isn't. Most of the captioned programming is the material that comes from the networks; most of the new programming that isn't captioned is locally produced. So the 2006 captioning requirement really means that all the local stations will have to caption the programming that they are producing.

During prime time the vast majority of stations are broadcasting network programming that is captioned by the networks. At 8PM, most of the stations meet the captioning requirement because of the efforts of a handful of captioners working the network programming.

But what about the 6PM local news, or the afternoon coverage of the city council meeting? Each local station will have to provide captioning for that programming. So how many stations are simultaneously broadcasting locally generated programming? If we consider the evening local news, we can estimate that roughly one-third of the stations in the country are broadcasting local news at the same time (based on the three major time zones in the US). According to the FCC there are 1937 TV networks and stations in the US (http://www.census.gov/epcd/cbp/view/us01.txt), which means that roughly 650 of them will require captioning services at the same time.

So how many real time captioners are there? It's tough to get a good estimate, but the commonly accepted number is between 300 (http://www.ncraonline.org/ppa/fed_initiative/testim-harkin.shtml) and 500 (http://www.ncicap.org/SallyBennett.asp). The clear conclusion is that it's impossible to meet the January 2006 captioning demand with the current supply of captioners.

It's also impossible to train new captioners using traditional methods in the remaining time. January 2006 is 16 months away, but it takes three to five years for most new captioners to complete their training, and only a tiny fraction of them are sufficiently skilled to caption real time television programming (http://www.gwsra.com/CaptionArticle.html).

So What's the Solution?

So, is there no way out of this situation? Are we destined to forego required captioning on some programming because of a shortage of service providers? Possibly. But there is a potential solution emerging using voice recognition technology.

It's long been a dream of the hearing loss community to have a computer program that listens to a voice and produces a text transcript. The ideal program would be able to transcribe whatever anyone says with 100% accuracy. (Such a program would be "speaker-independent", because it would work for all speakers.) Some "experts" have been predicting that such a program is "just around the corner" for many years. But this seems to be one of those intractable problems that continues to defy the best efforts of a bunch of smart people who are working on it.

But that doesn't mean that a judicious application of voice recognition technology to the television captioning issue isn't worth consideration. It only means that solving the problem isn't ridiculously easy!

While there are currently no voice recognition programs that provide sufficient accuracy when applied as a speaker-independent solution, there are programs that can meet television captioning requirements when the program is trained to a particular speaker.

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- Article 3: SHHH Exhibit Floor - Part 5
By Cheryl Heppner
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Editor: One of the best things about hearing loss conventions is the exhibit floor, where vendors of hearing loss products display their wares. Cheryl Heppner is a master at exploring the booths to discover all the new stuff. Here's the fifth of several parts of her report on this year's exhibits at the SHHH convention.

This report discusses:
- Ultratec
- Phonak

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Ultratec

Ultratec's exhibit focused on its CapTel -- "the captioned telephone". It has amplification with volume control boost (up to 35 dB) and tone control and lets you listen to the caller and read the captions of what the person is saying on a display window. As with realtime captioning on television, there is a delay of a second or two from the time you hear the words and the time they appear on the screen.

Ultratec had a handout with a map of the US showed states now providing CapTel service. Besides Virginia those states are: Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Maine, Minnesota, Montana, North Carolina, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin and Wyoming. Federal workers can also get the CapTel through Federal Relay. CapTel trials are being completed in California, Missouri and Pennsylvania.

I was fortunate to be included in the early Maryland trials and then the Virginia trials so I have used the prototype CapTel for over two years. One of the great things about it is that you pick it up and dial just as you would a regular phone. The phone takes care of connecting with the captioning service. My CapTel was indispensable during the nearly 3 months that NVRC was 'homeless' in 2003 and I had to make frequent calls to the property manager, movers, and other hearing people.

About two months ago new CapTels arrived for me and for Bonnie O'Leary, NVRC's Arlington/Alexandria outreach specialist. I was really pleased with the additional features, especially the new 500-character memory that can be reviewed after hanging up and the jack that allows me to connect with my cochlear implant patch cord. The latter permits me to be hands-free and able to work on my computer during the inevitable "hold" periods.

At this point Ultratec has done trials in many states and has FCC recognition of CapTel's use with the captioning service as a relay service, so there is no more need for trials. The real question now is how quickly CapTel can be made available to those who need it. Each state must decide how they will include the CapTel (with a cost roughly equal to a high-end TTY) in their telecommunications equipment program, if they have one, and how they will contract and pay the per-minute fee for the relay services. It's up to consumers in each state to be active and vocal about their need for the equipment and service.

Pam Holmes of Ultratec was available daily for 2-5 hours from June 10-12 at the SHHH convention to answer consumer questions, give tips on using the CapTel, and make test calls. Rob Engelke, Ultratec's CEO, also gave a presentation.

Info: www.captionedtelephone.com and www.ultratec.com
1-800-482-2424 V/TTY
1-888-269-7477 (CapTel/Voice)
captel@ultratec.com

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Phonak

Phonak had advertising materials for its Supero and Perseo line of hearing aids and their cool accessories -- SoundPilot remote controls, WatchPilot remote controls (built into Swiss-made watches for men and women). They also had a brochure for the PowerMAXX, their highest amplification product, available as a behind-the-ear aid. It has a special BassBoost to get extra loudness.

Phonak's MicroLink, one of the earliest FM systems for use with its hearing aids, was originally developed for use in TV studios, security and educational environments. A MicroLink package is available for personal use. A receiver attaches to your Phonak hearing aid and an FM transmitter is placed close to a speaker.

Phonak has also tested and certified an FM solution compatible with all cochlear implant processors. The 3G MicroLink Adaptor with the MicroLink MLxS receiver can be used on the Cochlear ESPrit 3G BTE model. (For info on CIs and MicroLink, call Phonak's School Help Desk at 1-888-777-7316).

New this year is the SmartLink SX, which bills itself as "the first communication device to incorporate advanced FM features, hearing instrument remote control, and a Bluetooth link for cell phone use". The latter is Phonak's solution for the problem of hearing aid compatibility with certain cell phones. Whenever the cell phone is switched on, the Bluetooth function remains active for incoming calls even if the SmartLink is switched off. Phonak has designed the device so that if you are listening to music, incoming telephone calls will have priority if your cell phone is on. The audio signal is automatically decreased so you can hear the ringing tone of the phone.

There's an entire booklet on the SmartLink and its features. It's got all kinds of bells and whistles, right down to a lithium ion battery that can be recharged fast -- they claim 80% charge within an hour.

Info: www.phonak-us.com

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(c)2004 by Northern Virginia Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons (NVRC), www.nvrc.org. When sharing this information, please ensure credit is given to NVRC.

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- Article 4: 'Play ball' for All
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Editor: Several years ago I worked with our local Deaf service organization to organize a Little League baseball team for Deaf and hard of hearing kids. We publicized it through the Deaf community and the schools that have programs for Deaf and hard of hearing kids. At the organizational meeting, only one kid showed up! I was really disappointed, but not as disappointed as the kid!

Here's a report on a much more successful program by the Sertoma Club. By the way, several of the national service organizations, including the Sertoma club, are very involved in assisting folks with hearing loss. If you know of a local need (like a baseball program for kids <G>), you might contact them.

Reprinted with permission from Daily Southtown, Tinley Park, Ill.

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Sertoma camp introduces baseball to deaf, hearing-impaired kids

By Dan Cohen Correspondent

Deaf and hearing-impaired youths are getting a special treat this week in the shape of a baseball diamond.

The Sertoma Speech & Hearing Center is holding its annual Fantasy Baseball Camp this week. The camp, co-sponsored by Cubs Care, provides the children ages 5 to 14 with baseball lessons taught by trained coaches and high school players.

"A lot of these kids have never had the opportunities to attend a camp like this because the standard little leagues ... don't have the abilities to accommodate the deaf or hard-of-hearing child," said Gregg Jarman, a Sertoma board member since 1990.

The event is from 6 to 8 p.m. every day this week at Moraine Valley Community College, 10900 S. 88th Ave., except for Tuesday, when the Windy City Thunderbolts donated their own Hawkinson Field, 14100 Kenton Ave, in Crestwood, as well as their mascot "Boomer."

Thirty-six kids are in the camp - the largest turnout in the event's five-year history.

Rickey and Audrey Kraus sat in the stands Tuesday watching sons John, 11, and Ryan, 13, make some of the more dazzling plays of camp, while their daughter, Amber, 15, lent help as a signer. All five Krauses are deaf.

"When I grow up, I'll play baseball," said John, whose favorite players are Frank Thomas and Carlos Lee of the White Sox. "Maybe I'll hit a home run today."

A number of volunteers, including Sertoma members, sign language translators and Lincoln-Way East High School baseball players, have helped out throughout the week.

Rick "Rock" Santiago, the camp's head coach for the past four years, said he's gained a new perspective after seeing the challenges his camp players must overcome on the field.

"These guys can't judge the ball ... hear the crack of the bat or anything like that. It makes it hard," said Santiago, 32, a former pitching coach at Moraine Valley Community College who currently coaches in Oak Forest.

"I've been playing baseball my whole life, and it made me appreciate how different it is (to play with a hearing-impairment)."

Jarman, 50, a lawyer in Tinley Park, said the camp, which features fielding, hitting and running drills as well as an upcoming intersquad game Friday, has seen its share of talented players.

"I was watching them yesterday and they were really doing a nice job," he said. "They were shagging the fly balls and making the throw from center field to second base on a dime. So some of (the older kids) are really quite good."

The camp ends Sunday with a tailgating party at Hawkinson Field followed by the Thunderbolts game against the River City Rascals. One lucky camper will get to perform the national anthem in sign language, and another will throw out the first pitch.

Sertoma holds fundraisers and other activities to serve its communities. The group, based in Kansas City, concentrates on helping those with speech, hearing and language disorders.

Illinois' Sertoma Center in Palos Hills also supports programs such as the Career Center, the D.A.R.E. program and the Crisis Center for South Suburbia in Tinley Park.

The Fantasy Camp was founded by former St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Ozzie Smith, who later adapted his project for Chicago. This year, said Jarman, the response from local hear-impaired youths has been overwhelming.

"It's great," he said. "(Santiago) has really got a great program put together. His coaching is very well organized and he has a number of really important drills to help with their running skills, throwing skills, batting skills and catching skills. So it's been a real success so far. I just hope we can keep up the momentum."

To participate in the Fantasy Baseball Camp, show up at Moraine Valley Community College from 6 to 8 p.m. today and Friday, or contact Sertoma at (708) 599-9500 for more information.

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- Article 5: Hawaii Now Permits Assistance Dogs to Enter Without Quarantine
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Editor: The following story reports that assistance dogs can now enter Hawaii without undergoing quarantine, as pets are required to do. That sounds like good news. But reading a little deeper, there are still a bunch of requirements that must be met before an assistance dog is allowed in; some seem reasonable, while others seem almost oppressive.

I have two questions about this policy. One is whether it violates any of the anti-discrimination legislation (e.g. ADA). The second is whether other states have these kinds of requirements of assistance dogs.

Thanks to NVRC News for this story.

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Hearing dogs and other assistance dogs are now able to enter Hawaii, with some restrictions:

- The only port of entry permitted is Honolulu International Airport on Oahu

- As of January 1, 2005, qualified assistance dogs will be charged the same airport release fee as pets, $165.

- The dog must have a current rabies vaccination. Documentation of the vaccine must be provided, including the product name, lot or serial number and expiration date of the lot.

- The dog must have a microchip implanted that can be read with an Avid scanner (Avid or Home Again chip)

- Prior to arrival the dog must have passed one OIE-FAVN test with a level of 0.5 I.U. rabies antibody or greater. The laboratory will not perform the tests unless the microchip number accompanies the test request form.

- The dog must have a standard health certificate issued not more than 30 days prior to arrival in Hawaii.

- A physician must provide a statement certifying that the individual has a disability, and that the dog provides assistance having to do with that disability, or a certificate of training as an assistance dog by a training program accredited by Assistance Dogs International, Inc. or a service dog training program with equally rigorous administrative, operational, or training standards.

- The Rabies Quarantine Branch must be informed of arrival information and where the dog will be staying at least 24 hours in advance of arrival. (Info can be faxed to 808-483-7161).

- On arrival in Hawaii, the dog must be brought by the airline to the Airport Animal Quarantine Holding Facility for verification of compliance with the above requirements and examination of the dog for external parasites. If all is in order, the dog will be released at that point.

- Qualified assistance dog users may request inspection in the terminal at the Honolulu International Airport by notifying the Rabies Quarantine Branch 7 days or more before arriving. In these cases, a "Notice of Terminal Inspection" with tracking number is issued and sent to the user. This notice must be presented to the airline representatives upon arrival in Hawaii. After inspection, if all is in order, the dog will be released.

For more information:
Hawaii Department of Agriculture
Animal Quarantine Station
99-951 Halawa Valley Street
Aiea, Hawaii 96701-5602
808-483-7151
808-483-7161 Fax
rabiesfree@hawaii.gov

NVRC News, August 5, 2004

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- Classifieds
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One Event and four Employment Opportunities appear in this issue. (Ads appear after this brief table of contents.)

Event 1
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Employment Opportunity 1
Teacher - Career / Occupational Emphasis
Idaho School for the Deaf and Blind
Gooding, Idaho

Employment Opportunity 2
Teacher of the Deaf/HH - Reading and Language Emphasis
Idaho School for the Deaf and Blind
Gooding, Idaho

Employment Opportunity 3
Interpreter
Idaho School for the Deaf and Blind
Gooding, Idaho

Employment Opportunity 4
Assistant Director
Deaf-Blind Community Access Network
Allston, Massachusetts

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Employment Opportunity 1
Teacher - Career / Occupational Emphasis
Idaho School for the Deaf and Blind
Gooding, Idaho
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STARTING DATE:
August 10, 2004

SALARY RANGE
Commensurate with education, experience and contract days.

BENEFITS:
Comprehensive fringe benefit package included.
Employees receive reduced tuition at state universities ($5 per credit hour).

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Eligible for Idaho Teacher Certification for Hearing or Visually Impaired.
* Excellent receptive and expressive skills in sign language or willingness to obtain.
* Bachelor's degree acceptable, Master's degree preferred.
* Experience teaching Deaf/HH or Blind/VI students preferred.

DUTIES:
* Provide educational and career awareness services to elementary, middle school and high school age Deaf/HH and Blind/VI students.
* Develop employer and school district contacts to promote job opportunities for students
* Advise students in job seeking skills and career opportunities
* Work with teachers to develop a continuum of educational activities throughout the curriculum.
* Attend IEP meetings and other meetings required for the delivery of educational services.
* Participate in committees and other job related activities.
* Other duties as assigned.

LOCATION:
ISDB is located in Gooding, Idaho (pop. 3,500). The city is a quiet, family oriented community in a rural setting. Abundant recreational and professional growth opportunities are available within a reasonable driving distance. Check our website at: www.isdb.state.id.us.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Apply by submitting a letter of application, resume, transcripts, teaching certification, and three letters of recommendation.

SUBMIT TO:
Human Resources Department
ISDB, 1450 Main Street, Gooding, Idaho 83330

DEADLINE:
Open until filled

FOR MORE INFO CONTACT:
Ms. Sherry Hann, Human Resource Specialist at 208-934-4457 (V/TTY)
or send email to: shann@isdb.state.id.us

Successful candidate will be required to pass a state-background check within three months of employment per Idaho Code 33-130.

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Employment Opportunity 2
Teacher of the Deaf/HH - Reading and Language Emphasis
Idaho School for the Deaf and Blind
Gooding, Idaho
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STARTING DATE:
August 10, 2004

SALARY RANGE
Commensurate with education, experience and contract days.

BENEFITS:
Comprehensive fringe benefit package included.
Employees receive reduced tuition at state universities ($5 per credit hour).

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Eligible for Idaho Teacher Certification for Hearing Impaired.
* Excellent receptive and expressive skills in sign language or willingness to obtain.
* Excellent skills in development of language and reading.
* Bachelor's degree acceptable, Master's degree preferred.
* Experience teaching deaf children preferred.

DUTIES:
* Provide educational services to middle school and high school age deaf and hard-of-hearing students.
* Work with teachers to develop a continuum of educational activities throughout the curriculum.
* Attend IEP meetings and other meetings required for the delivery of educational services.
* Participate in committees and other job related activities.
* Other duties as assigned.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Apply by submitting a letter of application, resume, transcripts, teaching certification, and three letters of recommendation.

SUBMIT TO:
Human Resources Department
ISDB, 1450 Main Street, Gooding, Idaho 83330

DEADLINE:
Open until filled

FOR MORE INFO CONTACT:
Ms. Sherry Hann, Human Resource Specialist at 208-934-4457 (V/TTY)
or send email to: shann@isdb.state.id.us

Successful candidate will be required to pass a state-background check within three months of employment per Idaho Code 33-130.

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Employment Opportunity 3
Interpreter
Idaho School for the Deaf and Blind
Gooding, Idaho
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STARTING DATE:
August 10, 2004

SALARY RANGE:
Commensurate with education and experience

BENEFITS:
Comprehensive fringe benefit package included.
Employees and spouses receive reduced tuition at state universities ($5 per credit hour).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
* A.A. or B.A degree with interpreting as a major emphasis or experience and formal training in interpreting.
* Certified as an interpreter or willing to obtain certification within 24 months. (Certification can be obtained from Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf).
* Fluent in American Sign Language, English, and Conceptually Accurate Signed English.
* Strong sign to voice skills (adult and children).
* Demonstrate knowledge of Deaf culture and communication styles.
* Familiarity with role and ethics of the interpreter.
* Experience in teaching Conceptually Accurate Signed English is preferred.

DUTIES:
* Interpret in-service programs, meeting, mainstream classes, student activities and provide interpreting services for deaf staff members.
* Provide instruction or planning in sign language instruction for staff and students as needed.
* Act as resource person regarding manual communication related issues (etiquette, turn taking, vocabulary, aspects of visual-gestural languages and interpreting issues).
* Interpreters will be required to maintain a plan of professional development as follows:
1. Certified interpreters will participate in the certificate maintenance program as required by Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf. 2. Non-certified interpreters will complete the application and evaluation process of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf within 2 years.
* Other duties as assigned.

LOCATION:
ISDB is located in Gooding, Idaho (pop. 3,500), a small farming community at the foothills of the Sawtooth Mountain Range. The city of Gooding is a quiet, family oriented community. Abundant recreational and professional growth opportunities are available within a short driving distance. For more info about ISDB check our website at: www.isdb.state.id.us

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Submit:
1. Letter of application
2. Copies of certification
3. Three letters of recommendation
4. Official transcripts
5. Resume

SUBMIT TO:
Human Resources Department
ISDB, 1450 Main Street, Gooding, Idaho 83330

DEADLINE:
Open until filled.

FOR MORE INFO CONTACT:
Ms. Sherry Hann, Human Resources Director at 208-934-4457 (V/TTY)
or send email to: shann@isdb.state.id.us

Successful candidate will be required to furnish a background check within three months of employment per Idaho Code 33-130.

In addition to sending a letter of application and resume, applicants should send a regular VCR tape, "C", or a "mini" DVCassette and include the following:

1) A five minute segment of voice to sign interpreting (ASL)
2) A five minute segment of sign to voice interpreting (ASL)
3) A five minute segment of voice to sign transliterating (Conceptually Accurate Signed English)
4) A five minute segment of sign to voice transliterating (Conceptually Accurate Signed English)
5) Voice to sign portions must be accompanied by a typed script of the selection that was signed.
6) If possible, these segments need to be "live" segment.

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Employment Opportunity 4
Assistant Director
Deaf-Blind Community Access Network
Allston, Massachusetts
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D.E.A.F., Inc. Position Announcement

Title: Assistant Director for Deaf-Blind Community Access Network (DBCAN) Program Operations. 30 hours per week.

Primary Duties:
·Prepare required narrative/statistical/impact measurement reports for D.E.A.F., Inc., MCB, and MCDHH.
·Manage a calendar based public relations strategy to publicize the Program on a year round basis, via email, print, posters, and other media, in order to maintain visibility as well as to recruit both consumers and providers. Develop publicity efforts to reach potential Deaf-Blind consumers who are not receiving MCB services and thus not likely to be referred through MCB.
·Maintain close contact with Providers to ensure their questions and concerns are addressed in a timely way, review progress, monitor quality of services and assist in problem resolution.
·Collect Provider, Interpreter, and Consultant invoices, verify accuracy, and submit to D.E.A.F. Inc. Finance Dept.
·Monitor program supply/material needs in accordance with Program budget prepare purchase orders for the Director of DBCAN
·Work with the Director of DBCAN and the Administrative Assistant to interview Provider applicants.
·Work as needed with Computer Consultant and D.E.A.F., Inc. Office Manager/Bookkeeper in systems trouble-shooting to ensure effective data tracking (number of consumers served during the year, number of new consumers, number of Providers trained, scheduled Provider hours, etc.)
·Attend Advisory, Provider, and Consumer meetings to take minutes and help with logistics.
·Assist in the preparation of a monthly summary for Advisory Council.
·Coordinate DBCAN Interpreter Services to ensure communication access needs are met.
·Work with the Director of DBCAN to ensure Consumer/Provider satisfaction with services.
·Other duties as assigned, complete position description available for review at DEAF Inc.

SUPERVISION: This position reports to the Director of DBCAN.

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in the area of deafness, human services, or a related field. A minimum of three years experience with Deafblind individuals and the Deafblind community. An understanding of and sensitivity to Deafblind culture. Ability to communicate comfortably with a variety of people, including those using tactile communication. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to perform effectively as part of a team.

Excellent Benefits.

Timeline: Applications accepted until position is filled.

Send resume and cover letter and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to:
Elaine Ducharme, Director of DBCAN
DBCAN c/o D.E.A.F., Inc.
215 Brighton Ave.
Allston, MA 02134
Fax: 617-254-9101
Email: educharme@deafinconline.org.

DEAF Inc. is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity employer. DeafBlind and Deaf persons, women, veterans, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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