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Announcements
The Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council is pleased to introduce the start of a new Council initiative--the Special Education Leadership Project. The project will impact local special education issues through the provision of training, technical assistance, and support to Special Education Citizens' Advisory Committees over the next 3 years. In addition, in areas where no such committees exist, the project will help families and local school systems develop family-led advisory committees.
We are excited to welcome Yolanda Brooks and Kelli Nelson to the Council staff as Co-Directors of the project.
Yolanda Brooks holds a degree in Government and Politics and has 12 years of progressively responsible legal and administrative experience in the criminal justice field. She is a volunteer mentor with the Family Support Network's Infants and Toddlers Program of Prince George's County and the coordinator of the special needs outreach ministry at Henson Valley Christian Church. She is the parent of a four-year-old son who has cerebral palsy.
Kelli Nelson is the co-Chair of the Baltimore County Interagency Coordinating Council, a member of the Maryland State Interagency Coordinating Council, and the Legislative Liaison for the Baltimore County Citizens' Advisory Committee for Special Education. She is the parent of an 11-year-old son with Pervasive Developmental Disorder and twin girls who recently graduated from the Baltimore Infants and Toddlers Program.
Ms. Brooks and Ms. Nelson will begin working at the Council on August 13th and may contacted after that time through the Council's main number. Please join us in welcoming Ms. Brooks and Ms. Nelson to the Council.
Each year the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation makes dreams come true for individuals with multiple sclerosis throughout the country.
Bert Warshaw, whom the grant honors, was the owner of All-American Printing Company, located in Plantation, Florida, and he was a dear friend to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. In his memory, the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation has created the Bert Warshaw Memorial Grant.
Recipients of the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation's Bert Warshaw Memorial Grant have received car repairs, ramps, wheelchairs, walkers, eyeglasses, computers, appliances, televisions, furniture, therapeutic equipment, hobby supplies, retreats, and various home modifications.
The purpose of the grant of up to $1,000.00 per each selected applicant is to improve the quality of life for those with MS through greater independence, education, employment or improved health and well-being.
To qualify, applicants must be U.S. residents, have been diagnosed with MS, at least 18 years of age, and have no other means of fulfilling the need they express. Applicants are asked to provide basic personal and financial information, and to write a brief essay of 100 words or less to describe how the grant would help them have A Brighter Tomorrow.
If you are diagnosed with MS and would like to apply for a Bert Warshaw Memorial Grant, simply fill out our Online Application or print the application on our web site and mail it to:
Multiple Sclerosis Foundation
Applications must be postmarked by October 1, 2001. Awardees will be notified in December. For further information on the Bert Warshaw Memorial Grant, call our Program Services Department at 1-888-MSFOCUS (9 AM-7 PM), or you can contact us by
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announces the Career in the Arts Internship (CAI), a new initiative for the arts and arts service organizations interested in providing internship opportunities to persons with disabilities. Contact: Betty Siegel, Manager of Accessibility
Phone: 202/416-8727
The Accessibility Forum is being held September 19th through the 21st, 2001, at Gallaudet University, Kellogg Conference Center in Washington, D.C. Details regarding the Forum, with registration forms, are available online at http://www.accessibilityforum.org/meetings/PreSept19-21
This is a special invitation to our Accessibility Forum in September! We recognize your high interest in Forum activities and request you register as soon as possible since membership is essentially open to everyone.
If you have questions or need assistance with registration please call the Accessibility Forum at 843-760-3310 or email us at forumstaff@aticorp.org
Currently available with closed captions using the Rear Window Captioning system, and audio descriptions utilizing the DVS Theatrical System:
CAPTAIN CORELLI'S MANDOLIN, rated R from Universal Pictures
AMERCIAN PIE 2, rated R from Universal Pictures
JURASSIC PARK III, rated PG-13 from Universal Pictures
and currently playing with closed captions only (no descriptions for this film are available):
THE PRINCESS DIARIES, rated G from Buena Vista Pictures
*NEWS* New theater, New chain - The Loews Cineplex/Universal City Cinema at the CityWalk complex in Los Angeles, a digital film projection facility, is now equipped with the Rear Window Captioning and DVS Theatrical systems. The access systems have officially entered the digital age.
More news-- Famous Players theater chain in Canada will be installing systems in five Ontario theaters this fall.
Information about theaters equipped with the closed captioning (for moviegoers who are deaf and hard of hearing) and audio description (for moviegoers who are blind or have low vision) systems, debut dates, showtimes and directions to the theaters appear below.
Coming soon (dates subject to change by the studios)...
- THE LAST CASTLE from DreamWorks Pictures will debut with closed
More Titles:
- ALI from Sony Pictures (closed captions and descriptions) - December 2
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Closed captioning of all films provided by The Caption Center at WGBH. Descriptions provided by WGBH's Descriptive Video Service. Rear Window Captioning and DVS Theatrical were developed by WGBH, Boston's public broadcaster to make feature films accessible to deaf, hard of hearing, blind or visually impaired movie fans the date films open in theaters nationwide and during regular showtimes.
For more information on the WGBH's Motion Picture Access (MoPix) efforts, please visit www.mopix.org , e-mail access@wgbh.org or call 617 300-3400 v, -2489 TTY.
Thanks to General Cinema, Gulf States Theaters, Loews Theaters, the Hollywood studios and to all the movie fans out there. Enjoy!
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WGBH Boston informs, inspires, and entertains millions through public broadcasting, the Web, educational multimedia, and access services for people with disabilities.
[U.S. Department of Education]
CATEGORY NAME: GROUP I
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: ALL RECRUITING SOURCES
POSITION TITLE AND SERIES: SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY ADVISOR SL- 0101
BEGINNING GRADE: 00
APPLICANTS MUST MEET QUALIFICATIONS AND TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT.
DUTIES:
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
B. Combination of education and experience--that included at least 24 semester hours of course work in the behavioral or social sciences, and that provided applicants with knowledge of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a 4-year degree.
General Experience: None
Specialized Experience:
EVALUATION CRITERIA: (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required and weights for each.)
APPLICATION PROCESS
HOW TO APPLY: Please submit an application, a complete copy of your current annual performance appraisal, and a copy of your last SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. External candidates may submit a letter of reference in lieu of current annual performance appraisal. If related to your qualifications for this vacancy, please attach copies of awards, including the justification or basis for the awards. DO NOT include position descriptions. In accordance with Federal regulations, an application may consist of a resume; SF-171, Application for Federal Employment; Optional Form 612, Optional Application for Federal Employment; or other written submission.
YOUR RESUME OR APPLICATION MUST CONTAIN THE FOLLOWING: (in addition to specific information requested in this vacancy announcement.)
JOB INFORMATION
WORK EXPERIENCE
PERSONAL INFORMATION
-Social security number -Job title (please include series and grade if Federal Job) -Country of citizenship (most Federal jobs require United States Citizenship) -Duties and accomplishments -Employer's name and address -Full name, mailing address (with zip code), and day and evening phone numbers (with area code) -Supervisor's name and phone number -Starting and ending dates (month & year) -Veteran's preference -Hours per week -Reinstatement eligibility (please attach a SF-50 showing your career or career status) -conditional -Salary -Please indicate if we may contact your current supervisor -Highest Federal civilian grade held (please include the job series and dates held)
EDUCATION OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
-High school attended (name, city, state, zip code, if known, and date of diploma or GED)
- Colleges and universities attended (name, city, state, zip code, if known, major(s), type and year of any degree received - if no degree, please show total credits earned and indicate whether the credits represent semester or quarter hours)
-Please send a copy of your college transcript if you are qualifying for the position based on education dates but please do not send documents unless requested
You must be a U.S. Citizen to be eligible for consideration. If you served on active duty in the U.S. Military and were separated under honorable conditions, you may be eligible for veteran's preference. The Defense Authorization Act of November 18, 1997, extended veteran's preference to persons who served on active during the Gulf War from August 2, 1990 through January 2 1992. The law grants preference to persons otherwise eligible and who served on active duty during this period, regardless of where the person served or for how long. The law also authorizes the Secretary of each military department to award the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for service in Bosnia during the period November 29, 1995, to a date to be determined. The award of the Medal is qualifying for veterans' preference. More information on veterans' is available in the VetGuide that may be found on the United States Office of Personnel Management website at www.opm.gov. If you believe you are eligible, attach a copy of your DD-214 or Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference. (This is not necessary for status candidates for consideration under merit promotion procedures.)
Preference eligibles or veterans who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after substantially completing an initial three-year term may apply.
Candidates may be asked to fill out a Declaration for Federal Employment (Optional Form 306). Individuals selected for positions will be required to certify that their application materials are accurate when they enter on duty.
WHERE TO APPLY: Send application and all required documents to: [(U.S. Department of Education, Human Resources Group-Room 2E300, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-4573 (Mail Stop 4573) For additional information regarding this announcement, call L. Daniels at (202) 401-0546.]
APPLICATION RECEIPT: All applications and forms must be received or postmarked by the closing date of this announcement. All applications will be retained by the Human Resources Group as part of the record of this action. Applications received in franked U.S. Government envelopes will be returned without consideration.
Applications will __x__ will not ____ be accepted from non-status candidates. Non-status candidates are those individuals who do not have competitive status (e.g. reinstatement eligibility, transfer eligibility from another government agency, etc.) If applications are accepted from non-status candidates (except for disabled individuals), they must be in the area of consideration. Competitive status is not required if applicant is a disabled individual who may be eligible for appointment under a special Schedule A appointing authority in the excepted service. Applicants who meet this provision may apply even if they are outside the area of consideration. Candidates eligible for reinstatement must submit an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, from their last appointment.
NOTICES: Applicant(s) selected for this position is subject to a check to verify that he or she has not defaulted on any loan funded or guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants found to be in default will be contacted to make arrangements for repayment prior to being made an official offer of employment.
Any male applicant who was born after December 31, 1959, and who is subsequently selected for this position must certify that he is registered for the military selective service by the date he is to enter on duty. False certification may result in termination after appointment.
Additional selections may be made within 90 days of the opening date of this announcement should vacancies occur.
All status candidates who wish to be considered under both Merit Promotion and OPM Competitive Procedures must submit two (2) complete applications with one application clearly marked OPM Competitive Procedures. If a list of eligible candidates is requested from OPM, all candidates who requested OPM consideration and meet minimum requirements will be referred to OPM for rating, ranking, and referral. When only one application is received from a status candidate, and it does not request OPM consideration, it will be considered under the Department's Merit Promotion Plan only.
All candidates with noncompetitive eligibility who wish to be referred on this eligibility MUST submit an application which identifies the basis for eligibility, e.g., Veteran's Readjustment Act, Peace Corps service, physical disability, etc. Candidates with noncompetitive eligibility who wish to be ranked through the merit promotion and /or OPM ranking process must submit separate applications with the appropriate annotation.
THIS AGENCY PROVIDES REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES. IF YOU NEED A REASONABLE ACCOMODATION FOR ANY PART OF THE APPLICATION AND HIRING PROCESS, PLEASE NOTIFY THE AGENCY. THE DECISION ON GRANTING REASONABLE ACCOMODATION WILL BE ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS. ALL APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, GENDER, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE POLITICAL AFFILIATION, UNION, AFFILIATION OR NONAFFILIATION, MARITAL STATUS, NON-DISQUALIFYING PHYSICAL HANDICAP, OR ANY OTHER NON-MERIT REASON. THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
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MARYLAND TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION
ADA Advocate (Administrator III/6096 - Executive Service)
As the Maryland Transit Administration's ADA expert, this position serves as a highly visible spokesperson for the MTA, responsible for coordinating, developing, planning, and overseeing programs that meet the needs of individuals with disabilities and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. The position provides guidance and counsel to MTA management and staff, individuals, and the community to ensure ADA Title II compliance. Examples of duties: participates in Engineering projects to ensure design, construction and project management provides appropriate access for all transit users and adheres to the ADA; inspects, monitors, and oversees equipment procurement, design and construction projects; develops and implements inspection programs of all MTA facilities, bus and rail services to ensure compliance with ADA requirements. The position also creates and oversees the implementation of MTA's operator/ passenger assistance and sensitivity training programs, as well as helping customers use MTA's accessible transit network.
Minimum Qualifications are a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and seven years of experience in developing, interpreting, implementing and/or ensuring standards and procedures comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Two years of this experience must have involved the supervision of other employees or exercising responsibility for program development. Additional experience may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required education. Additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university may be substituted for the experience at the rate of 30 semester credit hours for one year of the required general experience.
Please submit a TSHRS Application Form, (DTS-1). Resumes cannot be substituted. Applications may be obtained from the MTA, 6 Saint Paul Street, 1st Floor Lobby, or by calling (410) 767-3860 or visiting www.smartransportation.com. Since information submitted on the application may be rated, it is essential that the application be filled out completely and accurately, addressing the above requirements. Applications, regardless of postmark date, must be received in the MTA Human Resources Division by 4:30 p.m., September 17, 2001 at:
MARYLAND TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION
TTY Users May Also Call Their Telecommunications Relay Service
In preparation of for the 11th anniversary of the landmark ADA, President Bush recently signed Executive Order 13217 (www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2001/06/200010619.html) promoting community based alternatives for people with disabilities. An interagency report to the President from the Departments of Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, Labor, Education, and Transportation, and the Social Security Administration that assesses barriers faced by people with disabilities is due by October 16th.
DISABILITY ACCESS CARD PROGRAM DRAWS ENTHUSIASTIC BUSINESSES AND CONSUMERS
Phone calls and applications have been steadily coming into the Governor's Office for Individuals with Disabilities since the announcement of the Maryland Disability Access Card Program. The 2000 Session of the Maryland General Assembly passed Senate Bill 50, establishing the Disability Access Card Program in the Governor's Office for Individuals with Disabilities. Similar to senior citizen discount programs, the program provides discounts on services, entertainment and merchandise at various participating businesses throughout the State of Maryland to eligible individuals with disabilities. Maryland citizens with permanent disabilities who provide proof that they are receiving disability from a U. S. agency are eligible.
Participation in the program by businesses is voluntary and each business determines the type and amount of the discount or special offer to be given to customers with disabilities. The list of participating businesses will be distributed to eligible participants with disabilities who join the program and posted and updated on the websites of the Governor's Office for Individuals with Disabilities and the Maryland Technology Assistance Program. A special Disability Access Card will identify eligible participants in the program. Businesses or individuals with disabilities wishing to participate and/or get additional information about the program should contact Bobette T. Watts in the Governor's Office for Individuals with Disabilities at (410) 333-3098 v/tty.
MACS Disabilities Advisories Council Welcomes New Staff
Bert Warshaw Memorial Grant
Applicants can have insurance.
Bert Warshaw Memorial Grant
6350 North Andrews Ave
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309
Email: support@msfocus.org
Website: http://www.msfocus.org/bwmg.htm
Career in Arts Internship (CAI)
E-mail: access@kennedy-center.org;
Website: http://kennedy-center.org/accessibility/internships/
Accessibility Forum at Gallaudet University
Space is limited and registrants will be acknowledged on a first-come, first-served basis.
Movie Update
* Note, the trailer for MONSTERS, INC. (opening with captions on Nov. 2) as well as a special featurette, A PRINCESS TRIBUTE, will also be captioned. Both will be shown just prior to the start of THE PRINCESS DIARIES. This is the first time material other than the main feature presentation will be closed captioned for Rear Window users.
captions on October 12
- RIDING IN CARS WITH BOYS from Sony Pictures will debut with
closed captions and descriptions on October 19
- MONSTERS, INC. from Buena Vista will debut with closed captions
on November 2
- TIME MACHINE from DreamWorks Pictures (closed captions and
descriptions) - December 25
- ROAD TO PERDITION from DreamWorks Pictures (closed captions and descriptions) - January/February 2002
Mary Watkins
Outreach Manager
Media Access at WGBH
(The Caption Center, Descriptive Video Service(R),
CPB/WGBH National Center for Accessible Media)
mary_watkins@wgbh.org
http://access.wgbh.org
125 Western Avenue
Boston, MA 02134
617 300-3700 v/fax
617 300-2489 TTY
NIDRR Science and Technology Advisor Vacancy
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: SL-04
ANNOUNCEMENT AMENDMENT:
OPENING DATE: 07/23/2001
CLOSING DATE: 09/28/2001
SALARY RANGE INCLUDES LOCALITY PAY
PAY PLAN: SL
SALARY RANGE: $101,566 - $130,200
ENDING GRADE: 00
PRINCIPAL OFFICE: (OSERS) Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services Washington, DC
WORK SCHEDULE: Full-time
THIS IS AN SL POSITION AND THERE IS NO TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENT. The
Science and Technology Advisor reports directly to the Director of the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR), Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS). The incumbent serves as the NIDRR staff expert and advisor on complex national and international issues and topics involving medical rehabilitation, bio-engineering, technology, and related scientific areas. Advises the Director of NIDRR on current issues and the latest developments made in scientific research in such areas as spinal cord and traumatic brain injury, neuromusclar diseases, bio-engineering, mechnical and electrical engineering, and adaptive technologies and telecommunications. The incumbent's in-depth knowledge and expertise in these areas will assist the Director in promoting coordination and cooperation among Federal departments and agencies conducting rehabilitation research programs, such as the National Institutes of Health, the National Institute of Mental Health, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and the National Science Foundation. Establishes NIDRR's goals and objectives for research programs to keep abreast of the latest developments in diverse areas of rehabilitation, medicine, assistive technologies, and engineering as well as NIDRR's other responsibilities in rehabilitation, special education and social and behavioral sciences.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS: You must meet one of the following basic requirements:
A. Degree: that included at least 24 semester hours of course work in the behavioral or social sciences; OR
Applicants must have 52 weeks of experience which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and which is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. In addition, the applicant must demonstrate extensive knowledge and expertise in one or more of the following areas: research design, behavioral and social sciences, biomedical engineering, medicine and health, data analysis and computer sciences as they apply to disability and rehabilitation research.
KSA
1. Knowledge of and experience in complex programs relating to Federal laws and regulations governing science, engineering, and technology research, development and applications for persons with disabilities in the United States and internationally, and the administration of these laws and regulations and programs at all levels of government. WEIGHT - 3
2. Ability to analyze scientific needs for research and development for persons with disabilities and to design programs to formulate procedures and goals to meet those needs, both on
a short term and long term basis. WEIGHT - 2
3. Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge and experience in research training, and service programs in areas such as neurophysiology, psychology, bio-engineering, computer science, and
technology as they relate to disability and rehabilitation research. WEIGHT - 3
4. Demonstrated experience in bringing together diverse committees or groups such as scientists,
researchers, engineers, consumers and advocates to effectively collaborate on and address complex issues and problems associated with the overall welfare, employment, independent living and
quality of life of individuals with disabilities. WEIGHT - 1
5. Ability to coordinate program efforts with other internal and external offices, represent the
Director to key officials and groups outside the immediate work unit, as well as serve as a spokesperson for the organization. WEIGHT - 1
- Announcement number, title, and grade(s) of the job for which you are applying.
- Please give the following information for your paid and non-paid work experience related to the position for which you are applying (please do not send job description)
- Job-related training courses (title and year)
- Job-related skills-for example, other languages, computer software/hardware, tools, machinery, typing speed,
- Job-related certificates and licenses (current only)
- Job related honors, awards, and special accomplishments - for example, publications, memberships in professional or honor societies, leadership activities, public speaking, and performance awards
ADA Advocate Vacancy
$40,820 - $63,482 ($42,453-$66,022, effective 1/01/02)
We Offer Excellent Benefits Including Subsidized Medical; Paid Annual, Sick, and Personal Leave;
Deferred Comp; 401K; and Retirement
www.mtamaryland.com
WILLIAM DONALD SCHAEFER TOWER
6 SAINT PAUL STREET
EMPLOYMENT SECTION - 5TH FLOOR
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21202-1614
(410) 767-3860
Reasonable Accommodations for Persons with Disabilities Will Be Provided As Requested
EOE
11th Anniversary of the ADA
Disability Access Card Program