Category Archives: Announcements

MCD Welcomes Jana Roberts!

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MCD welcomes Jana Roberts!

  We are thrilled to announce that Jana Roberts (formerly Harbaugh) has been named MCD’s Civil Rights Program manager!

  Jana comes to MCD with decades of experience working with Deaf and hearing clients at MMC, GBSD and Community Counseling Center, with a strong emphasis on mental health, advocacy and civil rights access.  Jana is fluent in American Sign Language.  She got her Masters degree in Social Work from Gallaudet University, and she has extensive experience in managing multiple programs and competing priorities.  She will be transitioning to MCD from her position at MMC during the month of February, after which she will keep a regular office schedule at MCD. 

  We are excited to have such a terrific addition to the MCD family, and look forward to continued excellent work from our Civil Rights Program.

Welcome Jana!!!

Box Tops for Education – for MECDHH

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 Do you see this symbol on things that you buy, like groceries and tissues?

They can mean real $$ for MECDHH to provide programming for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students!

Cut out the symbols and bring them to the Deaf Culture Festival at MECDHH on October 1, 10-4 or mail them to the school at MECHDD, 1 Mackworth Island, Falmouth, ME 04105.  Thanks for your support!

 

 

New Scams from Imperia still targeting Deaf

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Updated Investor Alert: Investor Warning Regarding Possible Advance Fee Fraud Targeting Deaf Investors

This updated alert is to warn potential investors, including deaf investors, about the risk of “advance fee fraud” schemes involving companies with names similar to Imperia. Advance fee fraud gets its name from the fact that an investor is asked to pay a fee up front — in advance of receiving any proceeds, money, stock or warrants — in order for the deal to go through. The bogus fee may be described as a “processing fee”, a commission, regulatory fee or tax, or some other incidental expense. Sometimes, advance fee frauds brazenly target investors who have already lost money in investment schemes.

We urge investors to be skeptical of any request for an advance fee and to thoroughly research the person or group making the request.

Read more:  http://www.sec.gov/investor/alerts/imperiaupdate.htm

New FCC Rules on Toll Free Numbers

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Relay Consumer Alert: New FCC Rules on Toll Free Numbers
Please take a moment to view this video – in ASL and captioned.

The FCC will discontinue free toll-free numbers (800 and 866 numbers) for VPs in the near future. If you would like to continue using a toll-free number (800 or 866 number) you’ll have to pay for it separately, like the hearing world. This will not affect local numbers (such as those starting with area code 207), only toll-free numbers (800 and 866 numbers). There will be a one year transition period for this change to take affect, meaning if you have an existing toll-free number it will still be free until the end of August, 2012.

Come visit White Pine Community Church!

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Come visit White Pine Community Church on Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. We are a contemporary, non-denominational, beginner-friendly church serving the greater Portland area that meets in the Greely Middle School gymnasium. Interpretation available for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, all services, except the last Sunday of the month. Please contact Kimberly Worster or Shara Garland for any questions.

Please visit us at http://www.whitepinecc.org/

JOB Posting

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The Goodwill Deaf Community Skills Program Team Leader is a full-time, 40 hours/week position. The scheduled hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm. This position supports and leads Direct Support Professional staff in developing and implementing the program schedule of activities and skills training, and ensures that daily documentation is completed as required. The Team Leader works under the supervision of the Program Manager to oversee and lead the work of 6-12 DSP staff. Starting wage is $11.67/hour.

Minimum qualifications are:

  • Meets DSP qualifications
  • Two years experience in the filed
  • ASL proficiency
  • Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record

Interested persons should apply at our website at goodwillnne.org or stop by any Goodwill retail stores and ask for an application. They can also stop by our main office at 353 Cumberland Ave., Portland to pick up an application. This position applied for is the DCSP Team Leader position.