Volume 22 Issue 12

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Classified Section: One Equipment Vendor, one Seminar, and four Employment Opportunities

- Contact Information and Disclaimers

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- Article 1: Grassroots Advocacy for Hard of Hearing People - One of a Series of Articles on the Awakening Oral Hearing Loss Community
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This article discusses one of the workshops I attended at the California SHHH convention in Buena Park on February 19. The presenter was Grace Tiessen, who has been an advocacy dynamo in southern California for many years.

Grace began her presentation by noting that pretty much everything we do or DON'T do publicly is advocacy. When we ask for an assistive listening device (ALD) at the movies, we are actively advocating for theaters to provide well-maintained and effective ALDs for people with hearing loss; when we don't ask for an ALD, we are advocating for them to NOT provide ALDs.

Grace listed the basics of advocacy, a series of steps that anyone considering advocacy would do well to learn and follow. Her steps are:

1. Understand the problem. It's important to really understand what the problem is, not just what some of the symptoms are or what part of the problem is. And it's really good if you can consider the problem from the viewpoint of all interested parties.

2. Think about possible solutions. Be as creative as possible. This is a good place to do brainstorming. Get a bunch of people together and have them throw out whatever ideas come to mind, regardless of how "impractical" they may seem at first.

3. Are there any precedents? Does the ADA address this, or Section 508 of the Disabilities Act, or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act? How about an applicable state law? Has someone in another city already achieved what you're trying to accomplish in your city?

4. Who should you speak to? The person you talk to is at least as important as what you say. Be sure the person you're talking to has the authority to make the change you're requesting, or at least knows who in the organization to talk to about it.

5. Be persistent, polite, and firm. Many people just give up when their initial request goes unanswered or is brushed off. In fact, that's what most people do, and it just encourages organizations to ignore requests for change. Once you've made contact, don't give up until you've achieved your goal! And do be polite. Yelling and screaming is rarely the most productive way to approach negotiations.

6. Praise and give thanks for good features. Don't forget to praise those who are making an effort to accommodate hearing loss, whether you've advocated with them or not.

Grace's advocacy focuses on providing captioning in a variety of situations. She believes that all educational/medical/informational videos should be captioned, that people with hearing loss should have access to first-run movies at their convenience, and that all live theater should provide at least one captioned performance. She believes that captions should be routinely provided, like wheelchair ramps and PA systems are today.

Grace talked about the situation with Kaiser Permanente HMO, which was sued for communications access by Disability Rights Advocates in 2000. Kaiser agreed to make their programs/facilities accessible. But Grace noted that there has been little progress for hard of hearing (HOH) people. Some videos are captioned, but the captioning is not routinely turned on; no captioning is generally provided at the many health classes that hearing people find so useful. Despite the fact that Kaiser Permanente has about 600,000 patients with hearing loss, they seem uninterested in ensuring that these folks have full access to communications during their medical appointments.

An audience member pointed out that Kaiser is not unique in ignoring accessibility for people with hearing loss. At the House Ear Clinic, which exists to serve people with hearing loss, the nurse still summons people to their appointments by walking to the door of the waiting room and calling their names! Surely they could install a display on which to put a person's name when it was time for their appointment!

Grace explained that the issue is really larger than whether captions are displayed on all their videos all the time. And it's larger than Kaiser Permanente. (She uses them as an example, because she is a patient there and knows their program the best.) The real issue is that the medical profession is not interested in hearing health. Again using Kaiser as an example, new members do not have their hearing checked; a hearing screening is not included as part of an annual physical; the Kaiser Healthwise Handbook contains nothing about hearing loss. Grace believes that a person's hearing status should be part of his medical record, just like blood pressure and cholesterol!

Another common situation that Grace discusses is the perception on the part of the service providers that she is the only person with hearing loss. When she advocates for a hearing loss accommodation, the response is all too often an accommodation for her for that particular situation. While that's a helpful response, it's really not her goal. When Grace advocates for an accommodation, she would like to see that accommodation become part of the infrastructure, available to anyone who needs it at any time.

Grace also discussed her recent advocacy to get the Dalai Lama's presentation captioned. He recently presented a three-day program at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. The director of the Auditorium remarked that in his 14 years as director, no one else had ever requested captioning! But they did provide it for Grace. They placed her in a two-seat section of the front row with a small monitor in front of her. Another person with hearing loss arranged to trade places with the person next to Grace. And two others sat on the floor so they could follow the program through captioning. So the solution provided access for four people. But surely some of the other 3000 people in attendance would have benefited from a more universally accessible solution.

Another interesting aspect of that presentation was that it was translated into several different languages, which were transmitted throughout the auditorium using assistive listening devices. Someone who preferred to hear the presentation in French, for example, checked out an ALD that operated on the frequency that contained the French translation. Similarly for other languages. The only major language that was not accommodated was English! How many people could have benefited from an ALD with the program transmitted in English? The bottom line here is that "HOH" is just one more language to be "translated".

She is also advocating for at least one captioned performance of every play at the Pasadena Playhouse and the Mark Taper Theater. This is currently being done at some theaters in New York, and Grace thinks these two local theaters will soon provide this accommodation.

Grace next made a point of ensuring that people know what it means for an organization to provide access to HOH people. She believes that providing access requires the use of technology. Access includes FM or infrared ALDs, induction loops, captioning, amplified or captioned telephones, email, etc. Examples of things which are NOT access include buttons that state "Face me, I read lips", talking louder, asking the HOH person to sit in the front row, and providing sign language interpreters.

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Stay informed and protect your rights! The Eye on
Washington (EOW) is a national advocacy ezine published by
the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) that focuses on
activities occuring on Capitol Hill that affect deaf and
hard of hearing civil rights.

The EOW is open to all, members and non-members. It is
distributed once a month, sometimes more.
http://www.nad.org/eNewsletters

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- Article 2: Hearing Loss Advocacy Group Debuts!
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As regular readers are aware I believe that the oral hearing loss (OHL) community is producing an increasing number of people who are fed up with lack of services to the 95% of people with hearing loss who prefer spoken English as their primary means of communication.

A group of us have formed an email list to discuss these issues and encourage appropriate advocacy. We're still in the early stages, but it looks like our first project may be to develop a certification process for organizations that claim to serve hard of hearing people, and to get the certification recognized by people in the industry and the funders.

We all know organizations that claim to serve the "Deaf and hard of hearing" that are really of, by, and for Deaf folks. These claims disempower members of the OHL community, because they give the impression that services are available for hard of hearing folks, when they really aren't. The result is that attempts to obtain services are met with the response, "But those services are already available!"

We also have a couple of other ideas in the works, but not far enough along to discuss.

If you'd like to be involved in this exciting and groundbreaking activity, send an email to:
OHLAdvocacy-subscribe@yahoogroups.com or visit http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OHLAdvocacy

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Hopefully you've visited our new Resource Directory at
http://www.hearinglossweb.com/res/res.htm to check out phones,
ALDs, CART info, etc. But did you know that we also provide
Local resource directories to help you find a hearing loss
professional, local support group, or captioned movie? If you
live in southern California, Denver, Chicago, Portland, OR,
Washington DC, or in Vancouver or Vancouver Island, Canada,
your directory is up and running. Visit
http://www.hearinglossweb.com/res/lcl/lcl.htm.

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- Article 3: Tips for the CI Patient - Before and After Surgery - Part 1
by Denise Portis
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Editor: In the process of collecting information for CI surgery Denise assembled a wonderful list of tips for all phases of the CI process. She shared them with one of the CI lists, and she has graciously allowed us to share them with you. This is part one of two parts. Part two will be presented next week.

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Advice, Hints and Suggested "To-Do's" From Those Who've BEEN THERE

This is a list of advice I have received through numerous listserves, emails, and online support groups regarding pre-operative and post-operative CI planning. This list is by no means exhaustive, nor does it negate the importance of individuals checking with the doctors about specifics they are concerned about in regards to their own medical history.

My thanks to all who participated by sending me ideas and advice. I wish I could give credit to everyone, but I literally received 100's of individual pieces of information. Feel free to share this list with others, and hopefully all seeking information about CI surgery will find this list useful.

Pre-operative

1. Purchase things like triple-antibiotic ointment, hydrogen peroxide, cotton balls, q-tips, over the counter pain relievers, shower caps, gauze, Vitamin E capsules, and special shampoos (see post-operative below - some could use baby shampoo right away, while others had to purchase "no rinse" shampoos for a week's use) PRIOR to surgery. Discuss the use of each with doctors and nurses. The important thing is to purchase these prior to your surgery date so that all is ready for use when you get home. If you know you will have pain medication prescriptions and antibiotics, get them filled before surgery so that you don't have to worry about getting them after you get home.

2. Clean your house before you leave to go to the hospital! Wash all of your dirty clothes, etc. No one wants to come home from even outpatient surgery to a dirty, messy house. Make sure you wash your bedding so that you have clean sheets to snooze on at night! Find towels to place over pillows so that ointment will not stain pillowcases.

3. Purchase extra pillows if you think you will need them, in order to prop yourself up better at night. Some CI patients borrowed a recliner in advance if they did not own one. This enabled them to sleep comfortably in a reclined position after surgery for a couple of weeks.

4. Purchase healthy microwave meals, or freeze a week's worth of meals in advance. This will enable you to quickly re-heat food so that you do not have to prepare and cook meals immediately following your surgery. Put them in cheap microwaveable plastic containers so that you can throw them away and not have to wash dishes. Purchase fresh fruit the day before your surgery so that you have healthy snacks readily available. Wash them ahead of time so that you need only retrieve a piece from the fridge. Stock up on applesauce and Popsicles, which many help with jaw or throat pain.

5. Make a list of how to take care of your pets, plants, etc., and make sure a friend or family member has a key to your home in case you are kept overnight. This will ensure care for the critters should the doctors choose to keep you an extra day.

6. If you know you will not want visitors for a few days (especially as you cannot wash that hair of yours!) email or contact people you know may "drop by" unannounced.

7. Most surgeons now require that patients get an age-appropriate vaccine (Prevnar or PCV7 and/or Penumovax or PPV23) prior to implant surgery. Make sure you discuss with your doctor the reasons for the vaccines, and when they recommend getting them.

8. Many surgeons require a physical prior to your surgery by your general practitioner. Some require that it be within 30 days of the surgery date. This physical may include additional tests like the EKG, CBC, BMT, PT/PTT, and chest x-ray. Discuss this with your surgeon at pre-operative visits.

9. Most surgeons ask that you stop taking aspirin, or aspirin-containing products during the 14 days prior to your surgery. Failure to do so may cause your surgery to be cancelled. Some of these products are listed below, however this list is not exhaustive. If in doubt, please contact your physician and/or surgeon. These products may include: Alka-Seltzer, Anacin, Arthritis pain formula, Arthritis strength BC powder, Arthritis strength Bufferin, ASA enseals, ASA suppositories, Ascriptin, Ascriptin ND Caplets, Aspergum, Aspermin, Aspertab, Axotal, Azdone, Bayer, BC Powder, Buffaprin, Buaffasal, Bufferin, Buffets, Buffex, Buffinol, Butalbital compound, CAMA arthritis pain relief, Children's chew. Aspirin, Cope, Damason-P, Dasin, Darvon Compound, Epromate, Equagesic Tablets, Equazine M, ES Bufferin, Gensan, Genuine Bayer Aspirin, Goody's Headache Powder, Isollyl Improved, Lortab ASA tablets, Magnaprin, Marnol, Micrainin, Midol, Measurin, Monentum, Norgesic, Norwich Aspirin, Pacanalgesic tablets, Pain reliever tablets, Percodan, Presalin, Persistin, Salatim Capsules, Saleto, Salocol, Sine-Off sinus, Soma Compound, St. Joseph's Aspirin, Stanback Powder/Max Powder, Supac, Synalgos-DC Capsules, Talwin, Therapy Bayer aspirin, Tri-pain caplets, Trigesic, Ursinus inlay tabs, Valesin, Vanquish, Verin, Wesprin Buffered, Zorprin

10. Just in case you are dizzy after surgery, and you live in a home with stairs, make sure everything you need is on one level. That way you won't have to go up and down stairs for a few days.

11. If you are the person in your household who pays the bills, make sure you do this in advance. You can have them prepared, but ask a trusted friend to mail them on a particular date, or you can mail them early. (Like the companies will complain for getting paid early?) You may not feel up to bookkeeping for several days, so be prepared.

12. Some CI patients were told they could not lift more than 10 pounds for 3 weeks after surgery. If you are the grocery store shopper in your home, you may want to stock up on groceries as you will be unable to lift grocery bags full of food.

13. You cannot wear contacts in surgery. You cannot wear glasses during surgery. However, post-op, you will need to see to speech read, or to read notes written to you. Remove the "same side" arm on your glasses as the side you are having implanted. Keep the tiny screw and side-arm in a ziplock bag in a SAFE place so that you can re-assemble them later.

14. Go the library or video store so that you will have plenty of things you can do while "resting" with your feet up.

15. If you take other prescription medicines for blood pressure, diabetes, etc., make sure you have a week to 10 days worth before having to have it re-filled. The last thing you want to do the day after surgery is try to get a prescription re-filled.

16. Check with your surgeon about acrylic nails, false nails, or polish. Some do not require that you remove it, however some ask that you do. It is best to find out ahead of time, especially if you wish a professional to remove your nails. Ask about both fingernails AND toe nails.

17. If you have questions that need answers, bring them with you at check-in so that you will have the answers prior to being released.

18. If you have short and/or very thin hair (OR if you fear a horrific hair cut!) you may want to invest in some hats and scarves. Nice wide-rimmed hats with brightly colored scarves look great. The "guys" may want to do without the scarves - but baseball hats, cowboy hats, etc., are all great options.

19. You can find numerous CI lists online, some of which have pictures of post-op haircuts. If you see one you like, and would like the implant center to try to duplicate that "look", print the picture off and take it with you! It won't hurt to ask them to do their best to leave you enough to work with later!

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- Article 4: Auris Medication Prevents NIHL
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Editor: We've been following a product from Sound Pharmaceuticals that seems to prevent noise induced hearing loss (NIHL) when taken prior to noise exposure. Now we learn that a new product from Auris Medical may be effective in preventing NIHL even when taken AFTER exposure to noise; and it may also prevent the loss of residual hearing following CI surgery! Here's their recent press release. For more information please point your browser to http://www.aurismedical.com/seiten_e/03_news_05.htm

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New data confirms strong otoprotective effect of Auris Medical's AM-111

New research data presented at the Midwinter Research Meeting of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology (ARO) in New Orleans confirmed the strong otoprotective effect of AM-111, Auris Medical's D-JNK inhibitor for the treatment of acute sensorineural hearing loss. One poster presented by the Institute for Neuroscience of Montpellier and Auris Medical showed some first results obtained from an acute acoustic trauma model with guinea pigs. AM-111 proved to be very effective in protecting against permanent sensorineural hearing loss even if administered only after noise exposure (6 kHz pure tone, 120 dB for 30 minutes) and in just one single dose. The therapeutic window was 12 hours. Detailed results shall be published later this year.

In a second poster presented by a research group of the University of Miami School of Medicine and University Montpellier, AM-111 was shown to protect against sensorineural hearing loss induced by cochlear implant electrode insertion. Intracochlear administration of AM-111 for seven days in guinea pigs proved to be an effective protection against the progressive component of electrode trauma-induced hearing loss.

The results presented at the ARO research meeting provide further evidence of the strong otoprotective effects of Auris Medical's AM-111. The compound is a cell permeable peptide that selectively blocks JNK MAPK mediated apoptosis of oxidative-stress injured cochlear hair cells and neurons. Treatment with AM-111 thus allows to protect against permanent hearing loss induced by exposure to excessive noise, electrode insertion in cochlear implant surgeries and possibly various other traumatic incidents as well. Auris Medical intends to start a first clinical trial with AM-111 within 12 months, subject to regulatory approval. AM-111 was originally developed by Xigen S.A. and in-licensed by Auris Medical for the field of ear disorders.

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- Classifieds
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One Equipment Vendor, one Seminar, and four Employment Opportunities appear in this issue. (Ads appear after this brief table of contents.)

New Alarm Monitor & Weather Alert System from Compu-TTY, Inc.
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FREE HEARING and DIZZINESS SEMINAR
Saturday April 2, 2005 9:00 am - Noon
Renaissance Hotel 999 Ninth Street, NW, Washington DC

Employment Opportunity 1
Secondary Science Teacher
Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind (ISDB)
Gooding, Idaho

Employment Opportunity 2
School Psychologist
Oregon School for the Deaf
Salem, Oregon

Employment Opportunity 3
University Head Librarian
Gallaudet University
Washington, D.C.

Employment Opportunity 4
Development Officer
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
Rochester, NY

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New Alarm Monitor & Weather Alert System from Compu-TTY, Inc.
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The Alarm Monitor KA300 System is the first flexible alarm system ever on the market. It is designed to fit a small, medium or large building. It connects all existing alarm devices via the 433 Mhz wireless link system and displays up to three alarm channels. The Alarm Monitor KA300 System has a built-in strobe light, a loudspeaker, a transmitter and a bed shaker.

The KA300 is ideal for property compliance with the ADA and can save lives in emergency situations. It also has the optional weather alert radio with attached transmitter, which will transmit incoming emergency messages to the alarm monitor.

For more information, go to: http://www.computty.com/com/product/signdevice/ka300_kit.html

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FREE HEARING and DIZZINESS SEMINAR
Saturday April 2, 2005 9:00 am - Noon
Renaissance Hotel 999 Ninth Street, NW, Washington DC
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Do you have questions about Hearing Loss or Balance problems?

Find out more by attending these free educational presentations:

- Balance & Dizziness Issues
- Assistive Listening Devices in Everyday Living
- Reducing Noise Exposure in Everyday Activites
- Hearing Aids on the Internet: Is this an Option for you?
- Ask an Expert: Open Q&A

Learn about these and other hearing health care issues from leading audiologists and experts in the field.

Join Us For A Free & Informative Morning!

Please call 703-226-1039 to reserve your seat. Space is limited.

Saturday April 2, 2005
9:00 am - Noon
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Washington, D.C.

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Employment Opportunity 1
Secondary Science Teacher
Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind (ISDB)
Gooding, Idaho
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SECONDARY TEACHER FOR DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING/SCIENCE

Starting Date: August 2005

Salary Range: Commensurate with education and experience

Benefits: Comprehensive fringe benefit package

Desired Qualifications:
* Idaho Teacher Certification for Deaf and Hard of Hearing or equivalent
* One or more science endorsements
* Additional endorsements are beneficial
* Excellent receptive and expressive skills in American Sign Language
* Minimum of Bachelor's Degree Master's degree preferred
* Experience teaching deaf and/or blind children preferred
* Experience teaching subjects outside of endorsement areas preferred

Duties:
* Assumes responsibility for providing a quality science program
* Maintains discipline within the classroom
* Works with teachers to develop a continuum of educational activities throughout the curriculum
* Attends IEP meetings and other meetings required for the delivery of educational services
* Participates in committees and other job related activities
* Other duties as assigned

Application Procedures:
Submit the following to:
Human Resources Department
Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind
1450 Main Street
Gooding, Idaho 83330
* Letter of application
* Copies of certification
* Three letters of recommendation
* Official transcripts
* Resume

Deadline: Open until filled

Location:
* Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind is located in Gooding, Idaho (population 3,500); a small agricultural community located in south central Idaho within a short distance to mountains, rivers and related outdoor activities. The city of Gooding is a quiet family oriented community. For more information about Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind check our website at: www. Isdb.state.id.us

For more information contact:
* Human resources Department at 208-934-4457 (Voice/TTY) or email sherry.hann@isdb.idaho.gov

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

Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age or disability. In addition, preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations. If you need special accommodations to satisfy testing requirements, please contact the Human resources Department.

Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind (ISDB)

Serving Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Blind and Visually Impaired Students of Idaho since 1906

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Employment Opportunity 2
School Psychologist
Oregon School for the Deaf
Salem, Oregon
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OREGON DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Teacher: Special Schools
School Psychologist
Salary: $2,287 - $4,594/month

GENERAL INFORMATION
There is currently one full-time position available at the Oregon School for the Deaf in Salem. This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified people, and may be used to fill vacancies as they occur.

TO QUALIFY
Your PD100 application form will be reviewed to verify that you meet the requirements stated in this section. To receive credit, your application form must clearly show you possess the following qualifications:

* Oregon School Psychologist license or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire (attach a copy of your license and/or transcripts), or
* The ability to obtain a restricted transitional Oregon School Psychologist license within 3 months of hire, and a commitment to completing a licensure program in school psychology and to obtain an initial Oregon School Psychologist license within 3 years of hire (attach a copy of your transcripts);
* American Sign Language competency at Level 3 on the ASLPI. If you have not taken the ASLPI, you must be able to demonstrate advanced proficiency in ASL via personal interview or videotape.

Preference will be given to applicants who possess a degree in Deaf Education or Special Education.

For information on how to apply for an Oregon School Psychologist license and/or certificate you may contact the Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission by calling (503) 378-3586 or by mail at 465 Commercial St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 or at www.tspc.state.or.us

IF YOU QUALIFY
There is no test for this job. If you meet the "To Qualify" requirements on this announcement, your name will be placed on the list with a code of "QLF" (qualified). List the announcement number shown on this job announcement on your PD 100 application.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This position will conduct and complete student comprehensive evaluation reports, student progress reports, Individualized Education Program (IEP), etc; work with Supervising Teachers to coordinate various counseling services; and provide intervention, assistance, and consultation services.

Major duties include:
* Providing psychological and counseling services to students K-12 as requested by staff and parents;
* Administering and/or coordinating various psychological and behavior evaluations as need to comply with IEP decisions;
* Coordinating various counseling and intervention services provided by the Guidance Center;
* Providing interpretation of evaluations and therapy progress/prognosis to appropriate individuals;
* Participating in student IEP meetings and working with teams to develop behavioral and/or psychological goals; and
* Maintaing individual student files relating to psychological evaluations and behavioral intervention.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Requires a flexible schedule to accommodate the variety of hours needed to provide emergency counseling and/or consultation services. Facilitates "differences" between students and their parents and/or staff. Helps out with emergency situations (upset, hostile attitude, physically aggressive, etc.). May be exposed to communicable diseases. Position is FLSA-exempt, not eligible for overtime.

HOW TO APPLY
Complete a State of Oregon Employment Application (form PD 100) and any required supplements. Copies of applications, supplements and job announcements can be obtained from:
* The State's Jobs Page at: www.oregonjobs.org;
* Local Oregon Employment Department field offices;
* Most state agency personnel offices, or kiosk sites, which are strategically located in public places (such as malls, libraries, grocery stores, etc.) throughout the state (local Employment Department offices can advise you of kiosk locations).

If you have a disability and need an alternate format in order to complete the employment process, you may call Human Resources at (503) 378-3600, ext 4445, or (503) 378-2892 (TDD) between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Please be prepared to leave a message describing the alternate format needed.

Send completed application materials to: Human Resources, Oregon Department of Education, 255 Capitol Street NE, Public Service Bldg., Salem, OR 97310-0203. If necessary, you may fax your application material to (503) 378-8162 or email to ode.jobs@state.or.us. Submit only the required materials. Reference letters or work examples should be kept for interviews. Keep a copy of your application for job interviews. COPIES ARE NOT PROVIDED. Application materials must be received by 5:00 pm on May 16, 2005. Due to the volume of applications received, the Department will not verify the receipt of faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications. The Department cannot be responsible for material that is illegible or missing as a result of transmitting by fax or e-mail or lost/delayed through the mail.

After your application materials have been reviewed, you will be sent a notice by mail advising if your application was accepted or not accepted. If you do not agree with the results, you may request a review. Review requests must be submitted in writing and must be received within 10 days from the date of the notice. Additional information cannot be accepted. However, if your application was not accepted, and if the recruitment is still open, you may submit a new application as long as it is received in our office by the close date.

The pay on all announcements may change without notice.

THE OREGON DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND ENCOURAGES QUALIFIED WOMEN, PERSONS OF COLOR, PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, AND ANY OTHER CLASSIFICATION PROTECTED UNDER STATE OR FEDERAL LAW TO APPLY FOR THIS OPENING

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Employment Opportunity 3
University Head Librarian
Gallaudet University
Washington, D.C.
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Gallaudet University serves deaf and hard of hearing students from many different backgrounds and seeks to develop a workforce that reflects the diversity of its student body. Gallaudet is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and actively encourages deaf, hard of hearing, members of traditionally underrepresented groups, people with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply for open positions.

Summary of Responsibilities: Provides overall leadership and management of University Library services. Promotes and fosters the Library's unique mission to collect, preserve, and provide access to its rich Deaf Collection, Archives, and original catalog of deafness-related materials. Leads efforts to promote the use of Library services with an emphasis on promoting information literacy among students. Proactively integrates library technological innovations, markets library services, and implements fundraising efforts, facilities management, and fiscal and strategic plans. A complete job description can be found at: http://academicaffairs.gallaudet.edu/jobs

Requirements: Master's degree in library science from an institution accredited by the American Library Association. Minimum five years of experience in library administration. Experience as an academic librarian with non-administrative duties and oversight of library web sites a plus. Substantial experience required with program development, strategic planning, personnel supervision, fiscal planning and management, fundraising, facilities management, library technological innovations, and collaboration with faculty in promoting information literacy. Demonstrated commitment to the education of students from diverse backgrounds and cultures required. Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills required. Strong commitment to promoting accessibility, including demonstrated sign language communication skills or willingness to learn.

DEADLINE DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: April 8, 2005
Salary commensurate with education and experience. Excellent benefits package.

Send Application (resume and letter of interest) to:
University Head Librarian Screening Committee
Office of the Provost
GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY
800 Florida Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20002
Electronic Applications Encouraged: mailto:Judith.Berglund@gallaudet.edu

For more information about Gallaudet University,
visit our Web site at: http://www.gallaudet.edu

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Employment Opportunity 4
Development Officer
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
Rochester, NY
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Rochester Institute of Technology
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
Office of College Advancement

The National Technical Institute for the Deaf seeks enthusiastic and self-motivated candidates for its full-time Development Officer position. NTID is currently shaping its college advancement function for the purpose of supporting The Campaign for RIT/NTID. As a key member of the Office of College Advancement team, the Development Officer maintains and develops relationships with alumni, friends, parents, corporations, and foundations in all phases of their association with the college and university. The Development Officer's responsibilities include, but are not limited to: prospect identification, cultivation of donors, proposal writing, solicitation of gifts above the $10,000 level, and donor stewardship. This experienced fundraiser will develop fund raising strategies as part of a moves management system, manage the stewardship of endowed funds, oversee the institute's direct mail and Annual Fund program and handle special projects as needed.

Qualifications:

* BA or BS degree required.

* Minimum of 2-3 years of fundraising and development experience in one or more of the following areas: major gifts, campaign, annual fund, planned giving, grant writing: or significant experience in sales/marketing.

* Excellent organization, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

* Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others, both internally and externally.

* Ability to manage multiple projects, take initiative and flexibility is essential.

* Ability to effectively communicate using American Sign Language or commitment to learn sign language and gain an understanding of Deaf culture.

* A high degree of computer literacy, including such applications as office and data base software and internet navigation.

* Willingness to travel required.

Persons interested in the above position should submit a letter of application, resume, and three references to:

Rochester Institute of Technology
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
Department of Human Resources
Eastman Building, 5th Floor
Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, NY 14623-5604

Updated Feb. 2005

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