Language People Inc. is Hiring Interpreters for many languages

Language People Inc.is seeking professionals who have an interest and/or experience in working as a professional ASL interpreter both on-site and video relay. These are part-time, independent contractor positions with flexible hours and virtual work opportunities.

If you strive for excellence in your professional work, enjoy helping people and are seeking a way of using your language skills, please contact us. We offer competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth and training.

The Social Security Administration’s Selective Placement Program is Hiring….

The Social Security Administration’s Selective Placement Program is searching for professionals to be a part of the SSA team that assists millions of retired and disabled workers, their dependents, and survivors. As a Social Security Administration Representative, daily tasks may include: Interviewing the general public and provide service regarding SSA programs. Gathering and analyzing facts … Continue reading The Social Security Administration’s Selective Placement Program is Hiring….

California Foundation for Independent Living Centers is HIRING a Project Coordinator….

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
The AT Network is a project that promotes the use of assistive technology throughout California. Assistive Technology (AT) devices help people with disabilities perform activities of daily living that may otherwise be difficult or impossible to perform. Examples of AT include: ramps, canes, reaching tools, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices, screen reading software and modified vehicles.

Text to Speech Study

Have you ever wished that you could change the text-to-speech you are forced to listen to everyday and make it sound better? Here is your opportunity to weigh in on matters concerning text-to-speech: AT&T Labs – Research, with the cooperation of the standards committee on text-to-speech synthesis systems of the Acoustical Society of America, is … Continue reading Text to Speech Study

2011 Through the Looking Glass Scholarship

Through the Looking Glass and its National Center for Parents with Disabilities and their Families are pleased to announce new scholarships specifically for high school seniors or college students who have parents with disabilities.  A total of ten $1000 scholarships will be given out Fall 2011.  These scholarships are part of Through the Looking Glass’ … Continue reading 2011 Through the Looking Glass Scholarship

Focus Groups on Accessibility of Conference Calls and Webinars

If you primarily or exclusively use screen magnification to access your computer and have experience participating in conference calls and webinars, please consider sharing your opinions and experiences in a focus group with the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center (RERC) on Telecommunications Access. The RERC on Telecommunications Access will be conducting focus group discussions via conference … Continue reading Focus Groups on Accessibility of Conference Calls and Webinars