27 January 2005 Hi, I hope all is well. FYI the vacancy announcement below. The deadline for applications is 15 February 2005. Again, I hope all is well. Regards, Gil Shamir University Legal Services, Inc. Assistive Technology Program for the District of Columbia 220 I Street, NE, Suite 130 Washington, DC 20002 Telephone: (202) 547-0198 ext. 121 (voice) FAX: (202) 547-2662 or (202) 547-2083 E-mail: [log in to unmask] Please Post! Please Post! Position Available: Electronic and Information Technology Access Coordinator Institute on Disabilities Temple University Philadelphia, PA The Institute on Disabilities is searching for a qualified candidate who can serve as Electronic and Information Technology Access Coordinator. The successful candidate will understand both policy and technological issues related to access to electronic and information technologies (including the Internet) by persons with disabilities, and will be able to effectively communicate with individuals with and without technology expertise. This position provides local, state, and regional technical assistance to individuals, agencies and organizations, especially education-based entities, regarding access to electronic and information technologies. Activities also include the coordination of all Web-based information at the Institute on Disabilities; promotion of Section 508 policy and best practices; liaison with related schools and departments within Temple University and other institutions of higher learning, including engineering and computer science; and supervision of graduate assistant(s). In addition, this position supports the electronic and information technology infrastructure of the Institute, including data bases and other applications. Qualifications include at least a Bachelors degree in computer science, e-commerce or related field. Knowledge of Section 508 issues, computer access and other assistive technologies, and experience with persons with disabilities a plus. Excellent written and verbal communication skills required. Some regional travel (Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Maryland, Delaware, and statewide in Pennsylvania) will be required. This position offers the ability to work as a member of team to promote access for individuals with disabilities. Excellent benefits are available, including tuition. Please submit a letter of interest and salary requirements to Amy Goldman, Associate Director, Institute on Disabilities at Temple University, by e-mail ([log in to unmask]), fax (215-204-9371) or mail (423 Ritter Annex, Philadelphia, PA 19122) BY FEBRUARY 15, 2005. To apply for this position and view other Temple opportunities, please visit www.temple.edu <http://www.temple.edu/> , and click on [log in to unmask] Please reference TUREQ-06784. AA, EOE, m/f/d/v To learn more about the Institute on Disabilities, visit http://disabilities.temple.edu <http://disabilities.temple.edu/>