What is the Janice Capilouto Center for the Deaf?
The Janice Capilouto Center for the Deaf is accredited by the CARF Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities and is a member of the Alabama Council of Organizations Serving Deaf Alabamians and the Governors Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities. Funding is supplied through the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services. JCCD is affiliated with the Alabama Easter Seals Society and is a program of Easter Seals Central Alabama. We are also affiliated with River Region United Way. All contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
JCCD strives to promote individuals in their efforts to maximize their potential for productivity. Individualized services comprise the core of this diverse program. Through JCCDES, individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing are assisted in overcoming barriers to independence, to accessing and contributing to their communities.
JCCD employees qualify for employment according to the following criteria:
• Meet the minimum requirements of their job descriptions
• Maintain and promote professional conduct and integrity
• Commit to Code of Ethics
• Adhere to all policies
For information regarding the services or general information related to consumer needs, please e-mail info@eastersealsca.org. Requests will be answered through an appropriate response—e-mail, phone or mail. To meet with a staff member, please call ahead for a scheduled appointment to insure prompt attention.
ESCA is committed to providing equal opportunity in all it’s employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, ancestry, marital status, gender identity, spiritual beliefs, culture, socioeconomic status, language, and familial and/or any other status protected by law. ESCA promotes the full realization of this through its employment practices.
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Be prepared for emergencies! See below for a link to an ASL video about emergencey prepardness
Windows:
http://video1.adph.state.al.us/alphtn/webcasts/wmv/0609signpsa_edit.wmv.asx
Real:
http://video1.adph.state.al.us/alphtn/webcasts/0609signpsa_edit.ram
ASL video on the Swine Flu
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offer an ASL video about how to help prevent Swine Flu and other diseases that are caused by contact with other people. The video is at the link below. If the link doesn't work you can go to cdc.org. On the home page choose H1N1 from the top banner. The H1N1 page will have a list of information for specific groups, there you will find 'Deaf and Hard of Hearing'. Click that and it will take you to the video.
http://cdc.gov/h1n1flu/deaf.htm