Volume 24 Issue 4

HOH-LD-News
Vol. 24, Issue 4
July 23, 2005

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Table of Contents
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- Article 1: SHHH Convention Workshop: Bilateral Cochlear Implantation: Potential Benefits and Risks

- Article 2: OHLA Update - Website, Questionnaire, Oral VRS Users, and More

- Article 3: FCC Launches Review of Closed Captioning Rules

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- Article 1: SHHH Convention Workshop: Bilateral Cochlear Implantation: Potential Benefits and Risks
by Cheryl Heppner
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Editor: Here's another of Cheryl's outstanding articles reporting on the 2005 SHHH Convention. This one discusses a presentation by Susan B. Waltzman, Ph.D., of the New York University Cochlear Implant Center.

The Northern Virginia Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons (NVRC) graciously allows you to share this article, and requests only that you credit them if you do so. You can visit NVRC at www.nvrc.org.

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Hearing and Hearing Loss in Two Ears: A Comparison

1. Hearing with both ears - The two primary advantages to having hearing in both ears are better comprehension in noise with the ability to locate the source of sounds, and detecting differences in timing and loudness levels between the two ears

2. Hearing aids in both ears (bilateral hearing aids) - Hearing aids in both ears can improve the ability to "localize" sounds, especially helping us to know how far away the sound is and its movement. This helps us in demanding conversation settings, such as when two speakers are talking. It helps us ignore one speaker by listening to another, and to switch from the conversation of one to the conversation of another.

3. Cochlear implant in one ear, no hearing aid in the other - Using just a cochlear implant doesn't give the same benefit as having hearing aids in both ears.

4. Cochlear implant in one ear, hearing aid in the other - With this combination you are getting two different signals, one acoustic and one electrical. This may reduce the benefits of having two devices if the brain cannot adapt.

The cochlear implant usually provides the more functional ear, and the hearing aid complements it, but that depends on the amount of hearing in the aided ear.

People with both a cochlear implant and hearing aid often say there is no real hearing benefit, but they say it gives them a more 'balanced' feeling.

5. Two cochlear implants (bilateral cochlear implants) - This combination gives similar information in both ears. It may help with understanding speech in noisy settings and determining the direction a sound is coming from.

Sometimes you are guessing which of the ears is the best to implant, and getting two cochlear implants saves you from having to make that decision. Also, if one implant stops working, the second one gives you a backup so you are not without hearing.

One Cochlear Implant or Two?

Subjective reports from adults that Dr. Waltzman contacted showed that almost every adult patient said having two cochlear implants was much better. Yet Dr. Waltzman cautions that there are drawbacks. Among them are:

- When you already have one cochlear implant, you can't expect having the second implant to give the same life-changing experience you had with the first.

- You may benefit from the second one, but it will take time to accomplish that. Usually when those who already have one implant get the second implant turned on, they make comments like "it sounds funny" and "it sounds weird."

- If you get two cochlear implants at the same time, it's a different story. Individuals who did that say when they take one off "this is awful."

If you get a second cochlear implant, surgical risks are lower when both ears are done in the same surgery.

The cost of having a second implant is an issue. Insurance companies often will not pay and you could be faced with a hefty bill. New York University has been lucky in getting theirs covered. But you should be aware that pre-approval by an insurance company doesn't mean the company will pay for the second implant.

Of all the arguments against having a second cochlear implant, probably the weakest is saving the ear for the future, particularly for young children in the early stages of language development. Dr. Waltzman was at first very conservative about bilateral implants, but in the last few months her attitude has changed. NYU found that many parents would come back and ask about doing a second cochlear implant for their children, after seeing their children struggling in the noisy environments at their schools and elsewhere.

Two Now, or One?

Should you choose to do bilateral implants that are sequential (one implant now, one later) or simultaneous (both at the same time)? In making the decision, you need to think carefully about:

- Where am I having trouble?

- What do I want to achieve with the second implant?

You may be asked to try a hearing aid in the second ear first to see if it gives any help.

Surgery is a big step for many parents of infants and young children. Sometimes cochlear implant centers will broach the subject, but parents will have enough difficulty dealing with just having surgery done on one ear. Many will say "let's try just one ear and see how it goes." NYU understands and appreciates this. They will, however, encourage bilateral cochlear implants for children or adults if they have lost their hearing from meningitis; in waiting you may increase the risk that the second ear can't be done.

Other Factors to Consider

Age is also a factor in making the decision to have two cochlear implants. For adults aged 40-60 who have had profound hearing loss since birth, Dr. Waltzman said she would be conservative about recommending them.

Dr. Waltzman said there are too many disappointed people with cochlear implants because they set their expectations too high. You will have greater access to sound with a cochlear implant, but how much your brain can make use of it is another story.

You'll also need to think carefully about programming options. It can be very complex to program two implants, and you need to be able to go to a place that really understands how to do it. Dr. Waltzman sees a lot of people who are not doing as well as they should because their cochlear implant is not programmed correctly. Other times, she sees people who hope for more, but finds their programming is as good as it gets.

Everyone in one study of people with a second cochlear implant was found to be better at knowing the direction of sound, but tests don't show that there is a benefit in improved speech understanding. People are still working to devise better tests to measure just how well the second cochlear implant works.

Be very aware that if you have had one cochlear implant for some length of time, arrays and processors have changed. Some older devices aren't even manufactured any longer. This may mean that you will have to adjust to the second cochlear implant just as you did the first. Dr. Waltzman spoke about a child who was implanted at age two. The implant failed when the child was a teenager. When a new cochlear implant was re-implanted and turned on, the teenager said the sound was like someone talking in Japanese, and it was frustrating to work and wait for the brain to adjust.

The Evaluation Process

The evaluation process for bilateral cochlear implant surgery involves a medical history, audiology tests, localization tests, speech perception tests (quiet, noise), medical tests, otology tests, radiology tests, and vestibular tests. There is also counseling about appropriate expectations.

Questions and Answers

Q: I am 86 and I have had hearing loss in both ears for 60 years; severe in one, profound in the other. I benefit from a hearing aid in one ear. Are cochlear implants an option for me?

A: People as old as 92 have been implanted. You must be in good health and able to undergo anesthesia.

Q: I have profound/severe hearing loss, hear well with a cochlear implant, but find that at work I can't hear people who come from one side. I have had the cochlear implant for two years and wear a hearing aid in the other ear, but it isn't giving much help. What do you recommend?

A: I recommend asking for the loan of another hearing aid intended to help with your range of hearing loss for a month to see if it helps; if not, consider a second cochlear implant.

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- Article 2: OHLA Update - Website, Questionnaire, Oral VRS Users, and More
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We've been reporting on OHL (Oral Hearing Loss) Advocacy (OHLA), a group of people who are working to achieve social justice for members of the OHL community. OHL community members are people with hearing loss who prefer spoken language as their primary means of communication. This includes hard of hearing, late-deafened, and oral deaf folks.

OHLA is working to educate the general public and the hearing loss community about the characteristics and needs of OHL people. In doing so we are proposing some ideas that many people consider "outside the box", and we've ruffled a few feathers in the process.

Let me state once again that we are not "against" the Deaf community or ASL or appropriate services for Deaf folks. Quite the contrary! We appreciate and support their language and culture, and we recognize and applaud their decades of advocacy that have resulted in the services they enjoy today.

At the same time, OHL folks are not Deaf or "Deaf Lite" or "less Deaf", and many of the accommodations that enrich the lives of Deaf people are not appropriate to OHL people. Deaf people and OHL people comprise separate groups, have different disabilities, and require different accommodations. None of these statements reduces our regard for members of the Deaf community; they merely point out that OHL folks are a separate community.

DeafAndHardOfHearing

The term "Deaf and hard of hearing" is the largest contributor to the misperception that Deaf people and hard of hearing people comprise a single group. Most people use the term "DeafAndHardOfHearing" as if it were a single word, with little regard to its implications. The term is oppressive to the OHL community, because it fosters the notion that the relatively plentiful accommodations enjoyed by Deaf people (e.g. interpreters) are appropriate for OHL people. The result is the erroneous perception by the general public and many DeafAndHardOfHearing service providers that adequate services are available to the OHL community.

OHLA Website

We've added an OHLA section to our website, so you can follow our advocacy activities. Point your browser to http://www.hearinglossweb.com/Issues/Identity/ohl/nat/ohla/ohla.htm. You may be particularly interested in our public awareness campaign, which educates people about the OHL community. You'll notice that we have two sections, one for applause and another for admonishment. We want to recognize those whose behavior supports the OHL community, as well as chastise those whose behavior doesn't. Drop by for a visit!

WHAT YOU CAN DO

I was encouraged to get a quick response to a complaint email to the FCC for their press release claiming that Video Relay Service (VRS) supports DeafAndHardOfHearing people. It was a standard brush-off, but I'm hoping that my follow-up email may be taken more seriously. And I'm hoping even more that YOUR email, in combination with that of others who care about this issue, will begin to break through the FCC mindset that Deaf and hard of hearing people are really all the same. DO TAKE 20 MINUTES to read what has transpired so far and dash off a note to Tom Chandler, Chief of the Disability Rights Office. Tom is in a position to spread our message far and wide, so take a moment to help him understand our community. Point your browser to: http://www.hearinglossweb.com/Issues/Identity/ohl/nat/ohla/ed/2005/fcc_pr.htm. Tom's email address is thomas.chandler@fcc.gov.

OHL Questionnaire (WHAT ELSE YOU CAN DO)

A huge THANK YOU to those of you who have responded to the questionnaire we published last week! We've received over 30 responses, and they're still trickling in. It's clear that these issues are striking a chord within the community. It's also clear that you thought about your responses before answering. We greatly appreciate both the quantity and quality of your responses!

For those of you who haven't yet responded, we'll hold off another couple of days before we begin tabulating results. More responses will give greater credibility to our results, so please do respond in the next day or two. Email me (larry@hearinglossweb.com) if you need a questionnaire.

Oral VRS Users

Last week's article entitled "FCC adopts new rules to improve VRS for hard-of-hearing" created a bit of a stir. I got the expected replies from folks who had contacted EE Times to complain about the misleading article (thank you!). I also got some unexpected replies from people claiming that Video Relay Service (VRS) really is for hard of hearing people, because they can use it to lipread. Subsequent discussions on a couple of lists failed to turn up anyone who relies strictly on lipreading when using VRS.

If you have used strictly lipreading on a VRS call, or know someone who has, please email me (larry@hearinglossweb.com) and tell me about your experiences. And if you do so on a regular basis, be sure to indicate that, as well. Note that the goal is to identify people who DO NOT SIGN, and use LIPREADING ONLY on VRS calls.

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- Article 3: FCC Launches Review of Closed Captioning Rules
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Editor: What's your opinion of closed captioning? Do you think captioning quality is generally pretty good, or is there substantial room for improvement? Apparently the FCC is asking similar questions, as they are launching a review of the rules regulating closed captioning. If you'd like to comment please direct them to Amelia Brown at (202) 418-2799 (voice); (202) 418-0597 (TTY).

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Washington, DC -- The Commission has begun a proceeding to assess how its closed captioning rules are succeeding in ensuring that video programming is accessible to the millions of deaf and hard of hearing Americans and whether any revisions should be made to enhance the effectiveness of those rules. It asked for comments on several compliance and quality issues relating to closed captioning that were raised in a Petition for Rulemaking filed by Telecommunications for the Deaf, Inc. (TDI), the National Association of the Deaf, Self Help for Hard of Hearing People, Inc., the Association for Late Deafened Adults, and the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Consumer Advocacy Network.

The current closed captioning rules have been in place since January 1, 1998. At the time the rules were adopted, the Commission indicated it would review them after closed captioning was implemented to determine whether its expectations regarding closed captioning were being met. The Commission initiated this review as a follow-up to the Commission's prior assurances and in response to TDI's Petition. The Commission also noted that, effective January 1, 2006, all non-exempt new programming must be captioned, and this rulemaking proceeding provides an opportunity to ensure that video programming distributors are prepared to fulfill this requirement.

The Commission is interested in comments about various aspects of closed captioning. It asked commenters to address the following types of issues:

- Is there a need to adopt standards for non-technical quality of closed captioning, such as, for example, accuracy of transcription? What would be the costs of mandating such standards? Should any non-technical quality standards be different for pre-produced programs versus live programming?

- Is there a need for additional procedures to prevent and remedy technical problems such as, for example, captions not being delivered intact, or captions ending before the end of the programming? If so, what form should they take?

- Should distributors have specific mechanisms in place for monitoring and maintenance?

- Should the existing complaint procedure be changed?

- Should the Commission establish specific per violation forfeiture amounts for non-compliance with the captioning rules?

- Should the Commission require video programming distributors to file compliance reports as to the amount of closed captioning they provide?

- Should the ban on counting electronic newsroom technique captioning to meet captioning requirements be extended beyond the top 25 markets?

- What is the current status on the supply of available captioners?

- Should the Commission require electronic filing of requests for exemption from the closed captioning requirements?

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- Classifieds
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One Online Captioner, one Survey, and five Employment Opportunities appear in this issue. (Ads appear after this brief table of contents.)

CaptionsOnline
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Survey on Assistive Listening Devices for Adult (18 and Up) Hearing Aid and Cochlear Implant Users
Gallaudet University RERC on Hearing Enhancement
https://securedgspp.gallaudet.edu/ald/

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

Employment Opportunity 2
Tenure Track and Pre-Tenure Track Faculty Positions
Gallaudet University
Washington, DC

Employment Opportunity 3
Member Services & Information Technology Officer
TDI
Silver Spring, MD

Employment Opportunity 4
Early Childhood Educator
CID Oral School & Outreach Center
Silver Spring, MD

Employment Opportunity 5
Various Employment Openings
Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, Inc.
Various Southern California Locations

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Survey on Assistive Listening Devices for Adult (18 and Up) Hearing Aid and Cochlear Implant Users
Gallaudet University RERC on Hearing Enhancement
https://securedgspp.gallaudet.edu/ald/
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On-line survey on Assistive Listening Devices for Hearing Aid and Cochlear Implant Users (ages 18 and up)

Give us an earful! The Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center (RERC) on Hearing Enhancement at Gallaudet University is interested in your experiences with and opinions of assistive listening devices. Assistive listening devices work with your hearing aid or cochlear implant to make it easier for you to understand speech in meetings, at church, at the movies, in classes, and in many other situations.

Are they working for you? What suggestions do you have? The results of this confidential survey will be shared with professionals, companies, and other consumers. Go to https://securedgspp.gallaudet.edu/ald/ to complete the survey. If you have any questions, you may contact the research staff at survey@tap.gallaudet.edu.

This study has been approved by the Gallaudet University Institutional Review Board.

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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
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 3
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 4
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 5
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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