Volume 20 Issue 9

HOH-LD-News
Vol. 20, Issue 9
August 28, 2004

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Table of Contents
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- Article 1: National Organizations Advocate for Quality TV Captioning
- Article 2: SHHH Exhibit Floor - Part 7
- Article 3: Accessible Streaming Video Demonstration Online
- Article 4: GM Getting More User-Friendly
- 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: National Organizations Advocate for Quality TV Captioning
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Editor: Americans with hearing loss are benefiting from laws that mandate a high and growing percentage of television captioning. They no longer have to make viewing selections based primarily on what is captioned. Of course, not all captioning is equal in terms of quality. Some of it is superb, while other captioning borders on being incomprehensible.

So what are the laws regarding captioning quality in the US? Surprisingly there are none. As I understand it, as long as the television network or station is putting SOMETHING into the captioning decoder, they meet the letter of the law!

Several national hearing loss organizations are now undertaking a campaign to require captioning quality standards. Bravo!

Here are portions of the press release from TDI.

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National Organizations Collaborate with TDI to File Joint Petition to FCC on Captioning Quality Issues - Eight Years after the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Gaps Remain in Analog and Digital Captioning

Contacts:
TDI - Claude Stout: tdiexdir@aol.com
ALDA - Lois Maroney: PJMLNM@aol.com
DHHCAN - Cheryl Heppner: cheppner@nvrc.org
NAD - Nancy Bloch: bloch@nad.org
SHHH - Brenda Battat: Brenda@shhh.org

SILVER SPRING, MD: Responding to chronic problems with captioning on broadcast and cable television, Association of Late-Deafened Adults (ALDA), Deaf and Hard of Hearing Consumer Advocacy Network (DHHCAN), the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) and Self-Help for the Hard of Hearing People (SHHH) have joined forces with TDI to file a petition to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), asking that the FCC address long-standing quality issues in closed captioning of all broadcast, cable and satellite television programming for viewers who are deaf, hard of hearing or late-deafened.

On the heels of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Television Decoder Circuitry Act of 1990 was enacted fourteen years ago. This Act has inserted decoders into virtually every home in the country with TV sets 13" or larger. In addition, Section 713 of the Telecommunication Act of 1996 currently requires that 75% of all new programming be captioned, which will go up to 100% of all new programming in 2006.

Closed captioning is critical to deaf and hard of hearing individuals, both for personal safety, education, and with respect to quality of life. Individuals who rely on closed captioning in order to have access to video programming continue to experience numerous problems with the captioning quality. This has resulted in a lack of access to video programming that is contrary to the mandates of the Telecommunications Act. The FCC's adoption of the captioning rules was the first step towards increasing the availability of captioned programming. However, it has become clear that additional enforcement mechanisms are required in order to ensure full implementation of the rules and to increase accountability for noncompliance with the rules. In addition, measures are needed to ensure that the occurrence of technical problems is minimized and to ensure that technical problems that do occur are remedied efficiently and expeditiously. The FCC also must adopt quality of service standards in order to ensure that video programming is fully accessible to all viewers who rely on captioning.

"When the FCC implemented the original captioning regulations, the purpose was to get captions on the TV screen. We now ask that the FCC expand on its commitment to monitor and enforce acceptable quality TV captioning", says Claude Stout, Executive Director of TDI. Stout adds, "We also ask that the FCC ensure that timely communication and resolution on captioning issues occur by quickly working in concert with consumers, captioning providers, and program producers and distributors."

"Deviation of accuracy and synchronization between the spoken word and captions presented on the screen is especially noticeable to people who once enjoyed sound", comments Lois Maroney, President of the Association of Late-Deafened Adults, Inc. "It is frustrating to misinterpret important parts of television programs because captions are lacking in quality."

"A TV program where the captioning is too riddled with errors to understand the action, or the captions are cut off in the final minutes so you never know what the ending was, shouldn't be considered acceptable for meeting the captioning requirements," said Cheryl Heppner, Vice Chair of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Consumer Advocacy Network. She adds, "We have seen programs that are virtually unreadable. Other programs have captioning dropped several minutes before the end of the show, leaving us hanging high and dry, wondering what happened at the end."

"Captioning must be treated with the same respect as sound", emphasized Nancy Bloch, CEO of National Association of the Deaf. She adds, "A viewer who can hear would never accept spoken words that are regularly unintelligible or missing and sound that suddenly stops. Nor would their attempts to call and inform the station of a problem be treated as having no sense of urgency."

"As we approach the 100% benchmark, captioning quality issues are becoming more apparent", says Brenda Battat, Senior Director of Policy and Development at Self Help for Hard of Hearing People. Ms. Battat also points out, "Some programs have been listed as being captioned in the newspaper, but this often turns out not to be the case. The petition aims to address those issues and more."

On July 23, 2004, TDI filed a Petition for review. We strongly encourage everyone who uses captioning when watching television to file comments in support of this petition with the FCC and ask them to improve captioning quality for all.

As part of the organizations' ongoing efforts to promote more consumer involvement with the FCC and other government agencies, we encourage every television viewer who uses closed captioning to share their own personal experiences with the FCC. Since a docket number has not yet been assigned to our petition, you may either email your comments to fccinfo@fcc.gov or fax them to 1-866-418-0232. Be sure you tell the FCC you are talking about the Captioning Petition filed on July 23, 2004. When citing problems with quality of a program, be sure to include the following information: program, date(s) and times, channel (Use names like HBO, USA Network, not numbers.), city and state.

Please send a copy of your comments to your organization or to TDI at info@tdi-online.org or FAX 301-589-3797. When our petition receives a docket number, we will announce it as soon as it becomes available.

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- Article 2: SHHH Exhibit Floor - Part 7
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 next installment of her report on this year's exhibits at the SHHH convention.

This report discusses:
- NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)
- ClearSounds (HITEC)
- Social Security Administration

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NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)

Ken Putkovich and Betty Dodds of the NOAA are getting to be old friends; I always get good information and updates by stopping at their exhibits while attending various conferences. This year they had a brand new RCA television purchased at an Omaha area Target store for $229. The TV is the first with the AlertGuard all-hazard alert system.

Using the remote control, Ken showed me how the TV's onscreen menu could be used to select monitoring of alerts from up to 4 counties in all 50 states and US territories. The all hazards information is from a national network. Alerts can include natural and weather events; state and local civil emergency alerts such as chemical spills, evacuations, train derailments, and missing children; and national, regional, and state civil emergency alerts such as terrorist or bio-warfare emergencies.

The alerts will come on whether you are watching a TV program, videotape or DVD. Four LED lights on the front panel of the TV track alert conditions, letting you know if there is an advisory, watch or warning alert in effect. The TV and remote control have three buttons that, when pressed, will immediately display details of these conditions. You can program the TV to alert you to a hazard alert with a short chime, ramp-up siren, detailed voice information and captioning. The audible alerts can also be customized to be at a specific volume.

The NOAA was displaying a new booklet "Public Alert: Delivers Emergency All-Hazard Warnings, Everywhere, All the Time". Published by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), it discusses the CEA's partnership with the NOAA and National Weather Service to develop a voluntary national industry standard for consumer electronics products designed to receive Specific Area Message Encoding (SAME) alert signals. These signals are broadcast by National Weather Radio and a similar network in Canada.

The booklet has a chart showing the advantages a device with public alert features over broadcast media depending on the Emergency Alert Systems. These advantages include the capability to trigger an alert even when a device is off or in 'stand by' mode, monitoring 24/7, allowing alerts -- even mulitiple ones -- triggered by a county or counties, and allowing the user to program the device for a choice of alerts. For information, contact the CEA, which has its headquarters at 2500 Wilson Boulevard in Arlington -- www.ce.org or 703-907-7662.

Info: www.noaa.gov

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ClearSounds (HITEC)

HITEC Group International, once a distributor of hearing assistive devices, has begun marketing its own products under the brand name ClearSounds. Many of them have a design that sets them apart. I talked with the two Jennifers at the exhibit and took a closer look at the ClearSounds products.

The CS-WS1 Wake & Shake alarm clock has a large display with an integrated strobe flasher on a base with various controls. You can use loud tones, the strobe or a vibrating pad to alert you. It can also be used as a phone signaler. Cost: $69.95

The CS-CL1 amplified phone ring signaler is shaped like a large pill capsule. It's black and has an alarm switch mode, volume control and tone control. When the phone rings, the strobe flashes and there's a signal tone. Cost: $49.94. An optional vibrating ring signaler is also available.

The CS 30T amplified Liberty trimline phone has a visual ring indicator on the handset and a 30dB volume control. Cost: $59.95

The CS Sound Wizard II amplifier can be used with a phone module or IR module for personal listening situations. The whole system is $249.00.

The CS-IL40 portable telephone amplifier attaches to corded phones to boost the volume up to 40 dB or change the tone. Cost: $34.95.

The CS 40XLC amplified Freedom Phone has caller ID, memory storage, a strobe ring signaler incorporated in the base, voice mail indicator light, call storage of up to 99 incoming names and numbers, phone book for 99 names and numbers, memory dial buttons for 11 phone numbers, audio jacks, full speaker phone, tone control, and up to 50dB of amplification. Cost: $159.95. There's an optional vibrating ring signaler.

Info: www.hitec.com
800-288-8303 V
800-536-8880 TTY

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Social Security Administration

Tonya Freeman, the District Manager of the Omaha District Office of the Social Security Administration, had some very helpful handouts. One was a summary of the 2004 Social Security changes -- Cost of Living Adjustment, tax rate, maximum taxable earnings, quarter of coverage, retirement earnings test exempt amounts, Social Security Disability thresholds, maximum Social Security benefit, SSI federal payment standard, SSI resources limits, SSI student exclusion, and estimated average monthly Social Security benefits payable in January 2004. Whew! They keep busy.

The newest version (March 2004) of Social Security: Understanding the Benefits is very good. Request SSA Publication 05-10024. Also very helpful is a packet about the redesigned website Social Security Online. You can use it to find out if you qualify, calculate your benefits, and apply for benefits online. It's Publication 05-10099.

Some Social Security sites worth checking out:
Information for people with disabilities who want to work: www.ssa.gov/work
Social Security Benefit Application (retirement, spouse's and disability): www.socialsecurity.gov/applyforbenefits
Benefits (disability, survivor or retirement) Planner: www.socialsecurity.gov/planners
Medicare Card Replacement: www.socialsecurity.gov/medicarecard
Benefit Verification Statement: www.socialsecurity.gov/beve
Social Security Office locator: www.socialsecurity.gov/locator
Multilanguage Gateway (15 different languages): www.socialsecurity.gov/multilanguage

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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 3: Accessible Streaming Video Demonstration Online
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Editor: You have probably seen streaming video from the Internet using RealPlayer or Windows Media Player. But have you seen CAPTIONED streaming video? If not, here's a great demo of the technology, and a couple of people you can contact for more information. If you are involved in any aspect of video production, I hope all your products are captioned!

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Visual Voice Captions and Vision Office are pleased to present a demonstration of accessible streaming media on WorldEnable. The captioned video presentation uses the United Nation's webcast of a press conference of the Chairman of the Ad Hoc Committee on a comprehensive and integral convention to promote and protect the rights of persons with disabilities.

http://www.worldenable.net/rights/adhoc3meet.htm

On the left-hand side, click on:
Accessible Media Demonstration: 24 May 2004 UN Press conference with Ambassador Gallegos. (requires RealPlayer)

If you want to learn more about accessible streaming video and how it benefits your organizations, contact:

Leo Valdes, C.C.P., M.B.A., Managing Director
Vision Office Support Services, Ltd. [Empower the User]
Tel. 1.604.983.0415
Fax. 1.604.983.0748

Shelley Arthur, Principal
www.VisualVoiceCaptions.com
Toll Free: 1-866-219-4414
Tel: 604-533-6558
Fax: 604-533-6631

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- Article 4: GM Getting More User-Friendly
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Editor: GM has a service called On-Star that allows its customers to get directions while driving, have a car unlocked if they lock themselves out, etc. It's a voice-based service, or at least it has been until now. They've just added TTY capability to their customer service organization. I'm not sure if in-car services are TTY accessible, other than to those with a cell phone and portable TTY.

This story reprinted with permission from the Flint Journal.

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From the newsroom of The Flint Journal, Flint, Michigan, Monday, August 23,
2004 .....

CUSTOMER HELP LINES

GM getting more user-friendly

By Shantell M. Kirkendoll

General Motors is making its vehicles and customer help lines more user-friendly for those with physical disabilities or are deaf or hard of hearing.

GM's OnStar will offer a toll-free, text telephone help line.

The helpline, (877) 248-2080, will enable direct communication between TTY users and the OnStar call centers using a text telephone device for stolen vehicle assistance, remote door unlocks, remote lights and horn (to locate a vehicle in a crowded parking lot or garage) and customer care issues.

Those with physical challenges have more options for utilizing the Sit-n-Lift seat.

It's being expanded beyond the Chevrolet Venture and Pontiac Montana vehicles.

It's now available in the Chevrolet Uplander, Pontiac Montana SV6, Buick Terraza and Saturn Relay crossover sports van.

The motorized lift and lower passenger seat makes it easier for seniors or people with disabilities to enter or exit a vehicle.

For details on Sit-N-Lift or OnStar, call (800) 323-9935 or visit the Web site: www.gmmobility.com.

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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
Jewish Deaf Congress Conference 2005
Tampa, Florida
July 3 to 10, 2005

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
Emergency Alert and Response Coordinator
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
Wake, NC

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Event 1
Jewish Deaf Congress Conference 2005
Tampa, Florida
July 3 to 10, 2005
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Something exciting is coming to Tampa, Florida in 2005!

It will be a conference of a different kind!

It will be Jewish Deaf Congress Conference 2005 at Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay Hotel (a 4 star property) from July 3 to 10, 2005.

For the first time in JDC history we will have a HANDS-ON conference on Jewish wines, Jewish jewelry, Jewish roots, Jewish cooking and much more.

Participants will be actively involved in activities. Jewish Deaf people and their non-Jewish friends are more than welcome to join & learn "how to do it" while having fun too.

The hotel rates are only $89 a night, no matter how many people in a room. So come and share room with your friends. (psssst, Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay averages $165 a night and its an incredible deal)

Additional information and details can be found at:
www.jdc2005.com
See the website to see what's happening!

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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
Emergency Alert and Response Coordinator
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
Wake, NC
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Agency Information: www.dhhs.state.nc.us/
Position: Community Development Specialist I
Working Title: Emergency Alert and Response Coordinator
Vacancy Number: 4451-0067-2600-054
Salary Grade: 70 Salary Range: $30451 - $49799
Department: Department of Health and Human Services
Division: Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Type of Appointment: Perm Full-Time
Location: Wake
Posting Date: 08/20/2004 Closing Date: 09/03/2004
Number of Positions: 1

Description of Work
The primary purpose of the Emergency Alert and Response Coordinator is to develop and maintain a comprehensive statewide system to provide emergency alerting and response services to Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deaf-Blind consumers throughout North Carolina. The coordinator will: develop new and specific services for people with hearing loss; develop and monitor vendor equipment and service contracts; develop a method for evaluating the effectiveness of alerting systems; and will do so by working closely with state and local emergency management.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Applicant must have experience with technology and assistive equipment for Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deaf-Blind persons, extensive knowledge of service needs of the targeted populations; experience with marketing and familiarity with state and federal laws pertaining to disability related access and accommodations.

Training and Experience Requirements
Four year degree and three years of experience preferably in a field related to the specific program assignment; or equivalent training and experience.

Management Preference: Ability to communicate in American Sign Language and experience in management, public speaking and emergency management.

How to Apply:
All applicants must submit a State Application for Employment (PD-107) to the contact person at the Human Resources Office indicated on the vacancy announcement. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing a state application. Applications must be received in the appropriate Human Resources Office by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Postmarked applications will not be accepted.

Job postings and the State application for Employment (PD-107) may be found at public libraries, local Employment Security Commissions, DHHS Human Resources Offices, or at: http://www.osp.state.nc.us/jobs/gnrlinfo.htm

Contact Person: Human Resources
Contact Agency: DHHS-SV DEAF/HEARING
Contact Address: 319 CHAPANOKE ROAD SUITE 108
RALEIGH, NC 27603-0000
Contact Phone: 919-661-4810

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