Volume 24 Issue 3

HOH-LD-News
Vol. 24, Issue 3
July 16, 2005

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Table of Contents
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- Article 1: FCC adopts new rules to improve VRS for hard-of-hearing

- Article 2: Questionnaire for HOH, LD, and Oral Deaf Folks

- Article 3: SHHH Convention Odds and Ends

- Article 4: New Visor Card for Hard of Hearing People Released

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- Article 1: FCC adopts new rules to improve VRS for hard-of-hearing
One of a continuing series on "DeafAndHardOfHearing"
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For those who don't know, VRS stands for Video Relay Service. That's the Deaf relay service that uses an interpreter as the communications assistant, so that a Deaf person can sign into a camera rather than type on a TTY, and view the interpreter signing on her monitor, rather than having to read English on the TTY display. We get kind of used to seeing claims that this type of service is for "DeafAndHardOfHearing" people, but claiming that it's for hard of hearing only is breaking new ground!

I didn't find the article itself all that interesting, so I've included only the header and the first two paragraphs below. The complete article is available at http://www.eetimes.com/news/latest/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=165702350

Below that is a letter I sent to EE Times Editor-in-Chief Brian Fuller. You can send him your opinion at bfuller@cmp.com.

Please feel free to use the letter below as a starting point for a letter to Brian or to representatives of other organizations that perpetuate the misinformation that "DeafAndHardOfHearing" comprises one group of people, rather than two. Educating the general public that Oral Hearing Loss (OHL) folks and Deaf folks comprise separate groups, have separate disabilities, and require separate services provided by separate agencies is crucial to promoting equal opportunities for OHL folks! (Oral Hearing Loss refers to people with hearing loss who prefer spoken language as their primary means of communication, including people who are hard of hearing, late-deafened, and oral deaf.)

BTW, I recently reviewed the many articles we've run on this topic, and assembled them all on a separate website page. If you have some time, brew a fresh pot and point your browser to: http://www.hearinglossweb.com/Issues/Identity/ohl/nat/nat.htm

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Here's the header and first two paragraphs:

From the newsroom of the EE Times, Thursday, July 14, 2005 .....

FCC adopts new rules to improve VRS for hard-of-hearing

MANHASSET, N.Y. - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted rules moving the Video Relay Service (VRS) closer to the goal of providing deaf and hard of hearing persons functionally equivalent access to the nation's telephone system.

VRS is a form of telecommunications relay service (TRS). TRS enables an individual with a hearing or speech disability to communicate by telephone or other device through the telephone system with a person without such a disability. VRS allows communications using sign language through a communications assistant who facilitates the call via a video link, rather than through typed text.

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And here's my letter:

Dear Mr. Fuller:

I read with some dismay the recent EE Times article entitled "FCC adopts new rules to improve VRS for hard-of-hearing." While I think it's wonderful that VRS is being improved, your article perpetuates misinformation that prevents hard of hearing people from obtaining appropriate telecommunications services.

The truth of the matter is that about 95% of people with hearing loss are hard of hearing, and the overwhelming majority of them cannot use VRS services because they don't use sign language. It's very common to see false claims that "Deaf and hard of hearing" people benefit from VRS services, as in the body of the story. But this is the first time I've seen the benefits of VRS falsely attributed solely to hard of hearing people, as in your headline! In some ways that's a more egregious error than the more common "Deaf and hard of hearing" claim.

Hard of hearing people are currently working to regain ownership of the term "Hard of Hearing". People are so used to seeing the term "Deaf and hard of hearing" that they assume members of the two groups comprise a single group. Hard of hearing people are not "Deaf lite" or "less deaf"; hard of hearing people have a different disability, require different accommodations, and comprise a separate group from Deaf people. The term "Deaf and hard of hearing" is almost never an accurate description of reality, and should generally be avoided.

Referring specifically to telecommunications services for hard of hearing people, many members of our community are very successful using amplified telephones. For those whose hearing loss is more severe, the voice carryover service provided by the state relay services is often the accommodation of choice.

The best option for many hard of hearing people is a captioned telephone, which provides a text representation of the words spoken by the person on the other end of the line. Captioned telephone technology is not nearly as well known as VRS, and is not nationally available to all who can benefit (as is VRS), despite the fact that a far greater number of people could benefit from it (compared to VRS) and the fact that it is a much less expensive service (compared to VRS).

"Why is that?" you might ask. I believe misleading articles like yours are a prime contributor to this injustice, because they falsely inform readers that VRS service is meeting the needs of people who are "Deaf and hard of hearing".

For more information please point your browser to http://www.hearinglossweb.com/Issues/Identity/ohl/nat/nat.htm

Sincerely,
Larry Sivertson
larry@hearinglossweb.com

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- Article 2: Questionnaire for HOH, LD, and Oral Deaf Folks
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Oral Hearing Loss (OHL) Advocacy (OHLA) is an organization that promotes the interests of people with hearing loss who prefer spoken language as their primary means of communication. This includes hard of hearing, late-deafened, and oral deaf people. The designation "Oral Hearing Loss (OHL)" is a term that includes all members of this group in a concise and descriptive way.

Our first project is the development and promotion of a certification process for organizations that serve members of the OHL community. We are very excited to recognize and promote those organizations that meet the needs of this community. As a first step in this project we have developed the following questionnaire; if you are an OHL person, we would very much appreciate your taking the time to complete and return it. We would also be very grateful if you would forward this questionnaire to other members of our community.

No individual results or comments will be reported, nor will any identities be disclosed, nor will your email address be disclosed to anyone, anywhere, ever!

Please return completed questionnaires to larry@hearinglossweb.com

Thank you for your assistance!
Larry

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Question 1. What three services are most important to the Oral Hearing Loss (OHL) community? This can include services that are currently available, as well as services that you think should be provided, but are not currently available.

Question 2. Do you believe that members of the Oral Hearing Loss (OHL) community currently receive adequate services? If not, what can be done to improve services to the OHL community?

Question 3. Please list or describe some of the important characteristics of organizations that serve the Oral Hearing Loss (OHL) community.

Question 4. On a scale from 1 to 10 (10 is the highest), please rate the following national organizations for their effectiveness in serving members of the Oral Hearing Loss (OHL) community. Please feel free to add NATIONAL organizations that we have overlooked.

AGBell
ALDA
CSD
NAD
SayWhatClub
SHHH
TDI

Question 5. Please list any local or regional organizations that serve the Oral Hearing Loss (OHL) community. Please provide contact information, if possible.

Question 6. Suppose you decide to visit a vocational rehabilitation agency for assistance. Your local agency is very enlightened and progressive, and you may select a hearing counselor, an Oral Hearing Loss (OHL) counselor, or a Deaf counselor. Please rank these counselors in the order you would be most likely to select them, from most likely (1) to least likely (3).

Question 7. Now suppose you visit your local (real world) vocational rehabilitation agency and are ASSIGNED a counselor. Please rank the three counselors from Question 6 in terms of which you would most likely be assigned, from most likely (1) to least likely (3). Please leave this question blank if you don't know enough about your local agency to answer it.

Question 8. Please add any comments you'd like to make.

Please return completed questionnaires to larry@hearinglossweb.com

Thank You!

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- Article 3: SHHH Convention Odds and Ends
By Cheryl Heppner
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Editor: Here's Cheryl with continuing coverage of the recent SHHH Convention in Washington DC. We normally publish the "Odds and Ends" type articles at the end of a series, but thought we'd try it at the beginning for a change ;-)

As always, our thanks to Cheryl and NVRC for their permission to share this article with you.

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Remembering Rocky Stone

Rocky Stone's widow, Ahme, wrote a wonderful article about Rocky, the origins of Self Help for Hard of Hearing People, and its evolution. The article is the first thing in our convention program books. SHHH was founded in November 1979, and is now celebrating its 25th anniversary.

Ahme shares that she has no idea what Rocky had in mind 25 years ago. She thought Rocky was going to have a small group of hard of hearing people meet at their house to discuss issues they had in common, and instead he used his retired CIA friends and family to get SHHH off the ground. She jokes that with these friends and others who pitched in to help, the comings and goings might have led the neighbors to think it was a CIA cell.

By 1983, Rocky had filled the family and utility rooms with furniture and papers for SHHH. He moved SHHH to an office on Battery Lane in Bethesda. The next year SHHH held its first convention in Chicago with 450 people attending.

With more volunteers coming to work, SHHH moved to another office on Wisconsin Avenue and in January 1985, SHHH was able to pay some staff for the first time, although Ahme called it "a pittance." April 1988 brought the tragedy of a fire, started in a Chinese restaurant downstairs, which destroyed the SHHH office. "When the flames had died and the shock wore off, Rocky called a staff meeting in the Tastee Diner across the street," Ahme wrote.

SHHH persevered and found nearby office space. Rocky retired in 1993 as the organization's volunteer Executive Director, and since that time four others have filled his position.

In her article, Ahme thanks all of the people involved with SHHH and says "we can look forward with great hope to the next 25!"

"A Celebration of Life" for Rocky Stone was held during the convention on Friday, July 1 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. The program book has the text of "Ode to Rocky Stone" which was co-written by Joan Kleinrock, Daniel Greenberg and Mary Sue Twohy. Twohy also wrote the music.

The convention program also had a full-page list of national staff, volunteers, professional advisors, and professional service providers for the past 25 years.

Orlando Here We Come!

Next year's convention will be at the Coronado resort in Disney World, Orlando, FL from June 29 through July 2, 2006.

Convention Access

FM or infrared assistive listening systems were available for all workshops and plenary sessions. You could check out a free receiver at the ALD Distribution Center and return it at the end of the convention. All workshops and plenary sessions also had CART. This was no small undertaking, since there were as many as 6 workshops going on at a time.

Companies providing the listening systems and support included Audex, ELT Group (AudioLink), Connections Unlimited, Phonic Ear, and Williams Sound.

I caught Ted Simon of Connections Unlimited in the hallway on Day 1 and asked him how many years he has been volunteering. He thought it was 12 years! Ted coordinated the crew that worked with him to provide technical support -- Les Callaway and Max McCarthy of Houston; John Richardson and Hans Roesler of West Palm Beach; Maurice Smith of Newark, CA; and Scott Smith of Tucson.

Realtime reporters for the CART were coordinated by Deanna Baker and Scott Smith for the 13th year. CART writers included Deanna Baker, RMR from Flagstaff, AZ; Kimberly August of Tucson, AZ; Ann Blazejewski, RMR, CRR of Waldorf, MD; Sandra Gartrell of Washington, DC; Jeanette Christian, RPR, RMR, CRR of Topeka, KS; Karyn Menck, RMR, CRR of Nashville, TN; Lisa Nhan, RPR of Merrimac, MA; and Darlene Pickard, CRR, CCP of Marysville, WA.

Convention Activities
There were so many convention activities that it was overwhelming! To list just a few:

- An all-day workshop on Wednesday, June 29 for state leaders, with an appreciation luncheon

- Region 7 luncheon meeting (Texas, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Arkansas)

- Chapter and state roundtables on various topics -- accessible meetings, attracting new members, grant writing, fundraising, financial affairs, community service centers, using computers for chapter development

- Communication Accessible Pilates Classes with Dr. Gina Oliva, professor of physical education at Gallaudet University for beginners and 'seasoned experts'

- Free hearing tests, in a booth, courtesy of Oticon

- Raffle with many exciting donated prizes -- tickets were $1 each, 13 for $12, or for prizes over $500 in value, $5 per ticket.

- Free emergency hearing aid repair of minor problems by volunteer audiologists and hearing instrument specialists, and in some cases hearing aids for loan.

- Free Internet Cafe with high-speed connection from America Online, with six computers at which you could check and send e-mail.

- Newcomer welcome session to meet SHHH staff, board members, and other newcomers

- Gathering of past members of SHHH board of trustees with Dr. Terry Portis

- Meeting for people thinking about being an SHHH trustee

- SHHH Board of Trustees Meeting

- Mix and mingle luncheon for Clarion and HiRes 90k cochlear implants by Advanced Bionics and Bionic Ear Association

- State organization leaders meeting to discuss key issues and brainstorm solutions

- Gathering of State Government Agency employees and Commission members

- Reunion for Hearing Assistive Technology Training and Chapter Leadership Training participants

- Welcome party hosted by DC local host committee, family barbecue at the zoo, tour of DC

- Ice Cream Social sponsored by Motorola in the exhibit hall

- Meet the authors/book signing by Marcia Dugan, Dora Weber, Dr. Sam Trychin, Gael Hannan, Dr. Gina Oliva.

- Worship service on Sunday morning

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(c)2005 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: New Visor Card for Hard of Hearing People Released
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Editor: You've probably heard of visor cards that you can use to inform a police officer who stops you that you have a hearing loss. Now you can get one at no cost! Here's how!

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July 7, 2005. (Stewartstown, PA) The Center for Hearing Loss Help has just released a free, new visor card designed specifically to meet the needs of hard of hearing people.

Used correctly, visor cards can effectively help bridge the communications gap whenever a hard of hearing person is stopped by the police, especially at night.

To learn all about how and why to use visor cards, and to obtain your free hard of hearing visor card, point your browser to http://www.hearinglosshelp.com/VisorCards.htm.

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- Classifieds
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Six Employment Opportunities appear in this issue. (Ads appear after this brief table of contents.)

Employment Opportunity 1
Director of Outreach Services
Washington School for the Deaf
Vancouver, WA

Employment Opportunity 2
Assistant Professor-English specialization in teaching Deaf students
San Diego Mesa Community College
San Diego, CA

Employment Opportunity 3
Tenure Track and Pre-Tenure Track Faculty Positions
Gallaudet University
Washington, DC

Employment Opportunity 4
Member Services & Information Technology Officer
TDI
Silver Spring, MD

Employment Opportunity 5
Early Childhood Educator
CID Oral School & Outreach Center
Silver Spring, MD

Employment Opportunity 6
Various Employment Openings
Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, Inc.
Various Southern California Locations

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Employment Opportunity 1
Director of Outreach Services
Washington School for the Deaf
Vancouver, WA
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Opening Date: April 15, 2005
Start Date: August 1, 2005
Bulletin #0105-LL-OC
Exempt Position

This twelve-month Outreach Program Director position reports to the Superintendent and is responsible for coordinating outreach activities to serve deaf and hard-of-hearing students throughout the State of Washington. The individual appointed to this position must be willing to travel. Please contact us about this exciting opportunity!

SALARY RANGE: $70,000 - 76,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

PRIMARY DUTIES (including but not limited to):
- Coordinate a full range of educational planning services and activities for deaf and hard-of-hearing students located in school districts throughout the state.
- Supervise and evaluate outreach department staff which includes school psychologists, speech and language pathologists, audiologist, early childhood specialists, communication specialists and more.
- Consult with teachers, school staff, parents and school district personnel to ensure appropriate learning experiences and attend IEP meetings.
- Analyze functional behavioral analysis, behavioral programs and plans. Participate in the admissions process.
- Develop and implement behavioral intervention plans, safety plans and educational programs in collaboration with outreach staff and school personnel to support positive learning environments for students in the classroom.
- Provide case management support.
- Improve professional competence through participation through staff development activities.
- Design and conduct training modules.
- Other responsibilities as assigned by Superintendent.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of principles, techniques, and methods of developing and implementing behavioral support plans.
- Knowledge of the unique educational needs of deaf and hard-of-hearing students.
- Knowledge of Special Education laws, grant writing, and contracting of services.
- Ability to communicate effectively with teachers, school staff, parents, school district personnel and deaf and hard-of-hearing students.
- Ability to use technology effectively.
- Sound personal and professional judgment and ability to work with little or no direct supervision.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
- Possession of a Master's Degree
- Ability to obtain Washington state certification as a School Administrator.
- Previous experience with distance learning methods and techniques.
- Fluency in American Sign Language and in written English.
- Desirable qualifications include three years experience as a school administrator and prior experience working with deaf and hard-of-hearing students.
- This position requires travel throughout the state of Washington.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Background inquiries of convictions and pending criminal charges shall be completed on applicants prior to the appointment to positions at the Washington School for the Deaf. Information obtained from background inquiries will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's character, suitability and competence to perform in the position applied for and may result in a denial of employment. Applicants will be required to sign a release authorizing the background inquiry. Failure to do so may disqualify the applicant from employment.
- Applicants must submit official transcripts and copies of credentials to the Human Resources office.
- If claiming Veteran's preference, applicant must submit a copy of DD-214 form.

HOW TO APPLY:
Submit a completed application, official transcripts, letters of recommendation, and copies of credentials to:

Washington School for the Deaf
Human Resources Office
611 Grand Blvd.
Vancouver, WA 98661

Applications are accessible on the internet at www.wsd.wa.gov or by contacting the Human Resources office at (360) 696-6525 ext 4326 (V/TTY) or by email at april.rounds@wsd.wa.gov.

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Employment Opportunity 2
Assistant Professor-English specialization in teaching Deaf students
San Diego Mesa Community College
San Diego, CA
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10 month tenure track position.
Application deadline: August 11, 2005

For a full job description, information, and application procedures, please visit our Web site www.sdccd.net/employment Click on Current Openings (Academic, Mesa College), Assistant Professor-English with a Specialization in Teaching Deaf Students. Forms and flyer can be downloaded. Must meet minimum qualifications in English or ESL or equivalent. To learn more about California Community College minimum qualifications, please see www.cccregistry.org go to link for minimum qualifications. Additional questions may be emailed to lbailey@sdccd.edu

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Employment Opportunity 3
Tenure Track and Pre-Tenure Track Faculty Positions
Gallaudet University
Washington, DC
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Gallaudet University serves deaf, hard of hearing, and 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, heard of hearing, members of traditionally underrepresented groups, people with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply for open positions.

Tenure Track and Pre-Tenure Track Faculty Positions

Department of Biology-Researcher
Department of Social Work-School Social Work Specialization
Department of Psychology-Undergrad & School Psych (beginning August 2006)

For detailed job descriptions, go to:
http://academicaffairs.gallaudet.edu/jobs

Send letter of application, vitae, official graduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to:

GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY
Office of the CLAST Dean/Attn: R. Hogan
Hall Memorial Bldg., E150
800 Florida Ave., NE
Washington, DC 20022-3695

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Employment Opportunity 4
Member Services & Information Technology Officer
TDI
Silver Spring, MD
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Position: Member Services & Information Technology Officer

General Description: Member Services & Information Technology Officer is responsible for member services, webmaster/layout design activities, and information technology for TDI's publications, websites, and related programs/services.

Salary: Negotiable, commensurate with experience & education
Organization: TDI
Type of Appointment: Full-time
Location: Silver Spring, MD
Posting Date: 7/7/2005
Closing Date: 7/31/2005

Duties & Responsibilities:
* Maintain membership database on a regular basis. Resolve member/subscriber service issues.
* Conduct layout/graphic design services for the Blue Book, the GA-SK Newsmagazine, TDI's website, biennial TDI Conference, and any other TDI operations including but not limited to: brochures, membership and subscription application/renewal forms, promotional cards, program books, power point presentations, and video clip productions.
* Assess information technology needs of TDI's operations, develop plans, and implement action to accomplish these needs.
* Represent TDI at various events hosted by consumer, industry and/or government groups.
* Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Required - Substantial knowledge of techniques, tools, and other resources in database management, online SQL experience preferred.
* Required - Ability to create and layout written material for websites, publications, information and referral program, and outreach/training activities.
* Required - Ability to produce video clips and other interactive features for TDI's in-house and remote websites.
* Required - Substantial knowledge of techniques, tools, and other resources in database management, and information technology.
* Required - Excellent personal interaction skills with diverse individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, late-deafened, deaf-blind or hearing.
* Required - Excellent writing and research skills.
* Required - Excellent computer skills including familiarity with Word, Excel, Publisher, Power Point, and Access. Experience with Web design and/or database management software preferred.
* Required - Self-starting ability, and planning and organizing skills in nonprofit management environment.
* Required - Experience with user interface web design and architecture.
* Required - Knowledge and application of web accessibility features required by Section 508 and by W3C/WAI.
* Required - Skills in HTML, SQL, and JavaScript development.
* Required - Familiarity with SQL and other database programming languages.
* Preferred - ASP.NET or PHP programming experience.
* Preferred - Familiarity with the latest Internet technologies (Flash, multimedia video).
* Preferred - Knowledge of accessibility regulations, policies and procedures in telecommunications, media, and information technology for individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, late-deafened, or deaf-blind and their families.
* Preferred - General knowledge of resources in hearing loss at local, state, and national levels in relation to telecommunications, media, and information technology

Training and Experience Requirements:

Preferably a Master's degree in communications, computer science, engineering, mathematics, information technology, or related curriculum and one year of experience; or a bachelor's degree in one of the above fields and three years of experience. Experience in database administration, technical writing, and design documentation.

How to Apply:
All applicants must submit a letter of interest and a resume to TDI. Applications must be received at the TDI office by 5:00 p.m. on or before the closing date. Email submissions are welcome. No phone calls please.

TDI selects applicants for employment based on job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or political affiliation.

Contact Person: Claude L. Stout, Executive Director
Contact Agency: TDI
Contact Address:
8630 Fenton Street, Suite 604, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910-3803
Contact Numbers:
TTY: (301) 589-3006; Voice: (301) 589-3786; Fax: (301) 589-3797
WWW & Email: www.tdi-online.org tdiexdir@aol.com

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Employment Opportunity 5
Early Childhood Educator
CID Oral School & Outreach Center
Silver Spring, MD
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CID Oral School & Outreach Center seeks an Early Childhood Educator for a teaching position in the preschool department for the 2005-2006 school year. CID is an auditory oral school where hearing-impaired children learn to listen and talk. Candidates should be motivated, organized and flexible, have experience teaching young children, and be willing to work closely with a team of teachers of the hearing impaired. Bachelor's degree and teaching certification in Early Childhood Education is required; Master's degree is preferred. Additional certification in special education is desirable.

We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience along with excellent insurance benefits, retirement, and a tax-sheltered savings plan. Qualified applicants may send resume, cover letter and salary history to:

Teacher
c/o Human Resources
Central Institute for the Deaf
4560 Clayton Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63110

or e-mail to: atighe@cid.wustl.edu

EOE/M/F/D/V

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Employment Opportunity 6
Various Employment Openings
Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, Inc.
Various Southern California Locations
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- Job Developer/Interpreter - Crenshaw
- Community Advocate - Los Angeles, Ventura
- Executive Assistant to the CEO- Los Angeles
- Human Resources Specialist - Los Angeles
- Community Interpreter - Los Angeles
- LIFESIGNS Director - Los Angeles
- Job Developer/Interpreter - Norwalk
- Job Developer/Interpreter - West Covina, Rancho Cucamonga

please go to:
http://www.gladinc.org/jobs.htm

GLAD is an AA/EOE

Thank you for considering GLAD as a potential employer.

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