BEINEINU NEWS & NOTES
November 7, 2013
USA
iPad 2 Grant-- Autism Speaks has announced that through the generosity of Sevenly, Wyndham Worldwide, the Geier Foundation, the James Walter Pickle Charitable Foundation, the Agarwal Foundation and Jonathan Izak, 800 schools and financially disadvantaged individuals with autism will receive an Apple iPad 2 with a Kraken A.M.S. case, by Trident Case. Eligible applicants are individuals who:
- Have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder by a licensed professional
- Reside in the United States
- Have limited income and cannot afford an iPad
Applications must be submitted by the person with autism, an immediate family member of the person with autism, or a licensed teacher, social worker or therapist. The Technology Grant Review Committee will review applications and select the iPad award recipients. All applicants selected to receive an iPad 2 will be contacted on December 9. If selected, the iPad will be shipped via UPS directly to the address provided with the application. Others will receive an email informing them of their status. Visit the AutismCares website, to apply! You must create a login and select Autism Speaks iPad Grant 2013.
Now Hiring Paraprofessionals—Experienced bilingual Yiddish/English paraprofessionals are being sought to work in a new public school Bi-Y program (boys and girls ages 11-14) located in Flatbush-Brighton area. Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00-3:00.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma
- Yiddish speaking
- Experience with special needs children
- Able to communicate with public school staff professionally
- Be able to work with children from any ethnic background if needed
- Be enrolled in college or willing to take some college credits
- Be committed
Starting salary 21k with college credits up to 35k
Benefits include:
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid summer off
- Subsidized college tuition
- Holidays off
If you are ready to make a difference in special needs individual’s life in a professional atmosphere, email your cover letter and resume to
ADHD Clinical Trial—The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital is conducting a clinical trial evaluating brain activation in response to Guanfacine, a medication used in the treatment of ADHD. If your child is between 8-15 years old and experiences symptoms of ADHD such as being easily distracted, making careless mistakes, being forgetful in daily activities, having difficulty paying attention and difficulty organizing, your child may be eligible for this trial. Your child will receive at no cost: a comprehensive psychiatric and physical screening to determine whether he or she has ADHD and is healthy enough to be treated with medication; pre-and post-treatment fMRI scanning; weekly visits with our physicians; up to 2 months of medication (either during the trial or, if assigned to placebo, after 6 to 8 weeks of participation), and referral for on-going care with progress report of participation. The study lasts for up to 9 weeks, but you can choose to see our doctors for another 2 months at no cost until their medications are stabilized. Reimbursement is available. Contact Beth Krone PhD at 212-241-8012,
Sign Language Interpreters—Menucha has informed us that the CJE is now offering $50 towards the cost of sign language or oral interpreters for individuals attending a shiur or other event in Baltimore. Requests for interpreters must be made 2 weeks in advance. For more information contact Yael Zelinger, Coordinator, CJE Coordinator for JADE (Jewish Advocates for Deaf Education)
410-735-5023 or
ISRAEL
Autism News—A few updates regarding autism in Israel:
- 1.The bill for the advancement and integration of people with Autism in Israel has passed preliminarily at theDuring the next three months, the government has committed to bringing a larger and more comprehensive bill which will include all children with special needs, as a more comprehensive alternative to the Autistics' Law. See new bill here
- 2.Misrad HaRevacha (Ministry of Welfare) has issued an interim report regulating the care for people with Autism in Israel. See report here.
- 3.A petition is being distributed by parents and caregivers of children with Autism. It will be sent to all Knesset members. See petition here.
It is important to note that opinions regarding both the new law and the report are varied. They are critical and integral to defining the future of children with Autism and their families. We recommend that you read all materials carefully, form an opinion and take action to influence the unfolding events.
Research Study--Looking to interview families living with an older (25+) family member with CP. During the research we will conduct in-depth interviews with the family members. The research is conducted by researchers from the Haifa University and funded by the National Science Fund. Interviews will be conducted with each family member separately (the person with CP, the parent (60+), the sibling) while maintaining privacy and anonymity. Every participant will receive 50 ILS as a token of our appreciation for his/her participation.Your participation in the research can greatly assist in understanding the long-standing family dynamic over years, mapping the needs and developing appropriate services and policies accordingly.
For more information, please contact Dr. Hila Avieli at 054-440-1393,