BEINEINU NEWS & NOTES
May 8, 2014
INTERNATIONAL
International Invention Award--World CP Day, an international innovation and awareness effort, is offering $50,000 to anyone who can bring these three ideas to life:
Don’t Spill a Drop: A completely spill-proof cup for teens and adults who have limited hand dexterity and strength. Must be component-based, customizable, low cost and look super-cool!
Designer Walker: A high-tech mobility walker for teens and adults with disabilities. Innovative design and fashion-forward style are key. It must also have the strength and functionality of a regular walker, while being light weight and affordable. Extra points if it’s customizable!
Design4CP: A global collaborative enterprise to design and create products, services and technologies for people with cerebral palsy, plus an innovation plan to bring them to market.
All submissions are due on June 20, 2014! Creating one of these ideas could truly change the world for someone with a disability-- and we're excited to see what you can come up with! For more information, see http://en.worldcpday.org and http://ideas.worldcpday.org.
USA
Autism Research Study---Mount Sinai is conducting a research study for children between 24-39 months to find new ways to distinguish autism from developmental delays. It entails a 3 hour visit during which the child will be observed and the parent answers questions. Participants will receive $50 plus free evaluation. For more information call Stacey at 212-241-3692.
Building Blocks Family Forum—Do you enjoy writing? Would you like to share your experiences with other families and professionals dealing with special needs? Building Blocks Special Needs magazine is now accepting your written entries for the Family Forum section on their summer edition. For more information, contact
Mobile Crisis Team—Jowanio in Rockland County, New York now has a mobile crisis team available on weekends to provide emergency assistance to families with a OPWDD member who is experiencing a behavioral emergency. Services include:
- Telephone hotline with immediate response and referral to trained clinicians
- Assistance to individual and family members in managing the behavioral event by telephone, at the home, and at the emergency room.
- Coordination with and assistance to local EMS.
- Assistance to and coordination with psychiatrists and hospitals to facilitate timely evaluations and reduce or prevent hospitalization.
Hours of operation are Friday 6:00 pm to Monday 6:00 am. For assistance, call the hotline at 877-841-7916.
Divorce Survey--OHEL is filming a groundbreaking video on the impact of divorce on the community. As part of this video, OHEL would like to get the input of children from divorced homes. Given the sensitivity and need for anonymity from many, we are asking children and teens of divorce - to anonymously share their concerns. As such, please could you kindly forward this link to any parents of divorced children. www.ohelfamily.org/feedback.
ISRAEL
Summer Camps—Here is a partial listing of summer camps, courtesy of KESHER. Religious levels vary, so please call the individual camp to check which fits your family’s needs.
Kaytanat Tzva'im (Color Camp)
Where: MICHA Center, Jerusalem
For whom: children with hearing issues as well as their 'hearing' friends
At the camp: accessible area, small group (up to 15 kids), personal care and many enriching activities…
The kids will enjoy activities related to colors. Every day the focus will be on a different color, with activities. Most of all, the kids will enjoy an intimate, safe and enjoyable camp experience.
WHEN: Month of August, Sun-Thurs, 8 AM – 4 PM
For more info: MICHA – 02-6250034 or Etty Cohen – 052-7714658
SHEMA ORG'S SUMMER CAMP – "AROUND THE WORLD"
For: children grades 1-6 with hearing impairments who study/ are mainstreamed in Jerusalem and the area.
Where: At the SHEMA Center in Kiryat Yovel
When: first three weeks of vacation
This year we will go on a "trip around the world," meet different countries and cultures through fun and games… during the camp days we will also have shared fun days for siblings.
Camp staff includes: soldier-teachers, bnot sherut leumi and assistants from the school, all experienced in dealing with kids with hearing impairments.
For more info and to register: Aviel – 054-4863710,
ZICHRON MENACHEM'S SUMMER CAMP (religious camp, geared to everyone) ISRAEL-ENGLAND 2014
Zichron Menachem's camp will take place in Holland this year.
The campers will spend the first two days in Israel, getting to know each other, then fly on the third day (approx. 220 ppl). We will visit tourism sites, amazing amusement parks and more.
The camp is geared for people with cancer ages 6-30 who are currently undergoing treatment.
WHEN: July 6-16, 2014
A staff of oncologists, nurses and a pharmacist will accompany us, along with a portable hospital which will prevent the need for hospital visits, as well as psychologists, photographers, security personnel and an experienced, loving counselor staff.
Register through the website: www.zichron.org or call 02-6433001
Ohr Menachem Camp (religious)
When: Month of August
Where: Yeshurun School, 17 Zelig Bass street, Petach Tikvah
Geared for: Children with cancer and their siblings
Parents who would like to join as staff members are welcome to do so
For info/registration: 052-8337890
ILAN'S SUMMER CAMP 2014
ILAN's annual summer camp for ages 7-21
WHO: children and adolescents/young adults with physical disabilities, who studying in regular educational systems / special-ed schools.
In addition, there will be a summer camp for graduates ages 21-30.
Camps will take place in kibbutzim, moshavim and yishuvim all over the country. Every camper will attend a 5-day sleepaway camp, and willr ecieve a personal volunteer from the kibbutz/yishuv in which the camp is taking place.
Camps will offer a variety of workshops and attractions geared for ILAN members: lots of exciting and challenging activities!
When: July-Aug
To register: fill out forms – download from ILAN's website: www.ilan-israel.co.il
Send the forms, along with payment, to the ILAN Center. Fax: 03-5249828, email:
Once forms are received you will receive additional information about dates and location.
For more info: Meirav: 050-7672728, Michal: 052-3084178
ALEI SIACH CAMP (religious)
A full week for girls of all ages and boys up until age 9, as well as a separate one for boys age 9 and up, using "nofshon" days (the 'nofshon' days you receive annually from the government/through Ezer Mitzion).
WHERE: Beer Yaakov Campus
WHEN: Month of August
GEARED FOR: children with cognitive developmental disorders, rehab and autism – all levels of functioning.
There are problems with accessibility on the site!!
Payment through the nofshon project
For more info: Shlomit – 02-5477908, morning hours
SHUTAF – MAINSTREAMING CAMP IN JERUSALEM
Ages 6-12 – exciting program including art, drama, sport, self defense, cooking, hip-hop dancing, a trip and weekly swimming.
Ages 13-21 – "Researchers' Program" – meet at the camp site for a morning activity, then go out together to various external activities
WHEN: Aug 3-21, 2014
Sun-Thurs, 8:45 AM – 2 PM
COUNSELORS: Every group of 12 kids/young adults has a staff head and 3 counselors, as well as 2 assistants.
To contact and request discounts: Marci – 052-6948904,
Organization's website: www.campshutaf.org
ALIA ORG – THE ORGANIZATION FOR ADVANCEMENT OF BLIND/VISUALLY IMPAIRED CHILDREN
Family Retreat
Retreat is geared for families who have a blind/visually impaired child age 4-15.
When: Aug 11-13, 2014
LOCATION: Sadeh School, Kfar Tavor
Buses will be available to the group. Leaving & returning collecting point – Gan ALIA, Petach Tikva
For more info/to register: Iris 03-9336840 ext 108 or 055-6680055
Nura 052-6988679
Summer camp:
Ages 6-14, blind/visually impaired children.
Special activities
When: July 1-21, 2014, not incl Fridays, 8 AM – 2:30 PM
WHERE: Park on Lavon Street, Petach Tikvah
Parents must take care of transportation (through the hasa'ot in the iriya). Letters will be sent from ALIA to all who are interested.
For more info and to register: Iris – 03-9336840 ext 108 or 055-6680055 or Nura: 052-6988679
KIRYAT MARSHAL TEL AVIV
When: July- Aug
WHERE: MARSHAL Tel Aviv, 20 Mendelei Mocher Sfarim Street, Tel Aviv
Geared for: blind/visually impaired children grades 1 and above, and their siblings
Program: trips, activities, light meal and hasa'ot (transportation)
For more info/to register: 03-7248040
SPECIAL CAMP EXPERIENCE AT THE 'BIG IDEA' SUMMER CAMP
International Technological Summer Camp taking place in Israel
Geared for: children with high-functioning autism, Aspergers of PDD, ages 7-18
For more info: 03-5285177 or click here
COMMUNITY COUNCIL CAMPS OPEN TO CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Many city’s MATNAS operate daycamps for the public. Many will now accept children with special needs too.
Mainstreaming will take place in appropriate groups and with the guidance of the coordinators. Limited space. To find out about the various activities in the MATNASes, contact the one in your area directly.
FROM HERE AND UP – PREP FOR FIRST GRADE FOR CHILDREN WITH HEARING IMPAIRMENTS
Small group, up to 8 children, personal attendance to each child, wonderful assistants
The camp will be led and directed by Yasmin Amarn, a certified therapist in the Rami Katz method, special-ed teacher with extensive experience working with children with learning disabilities.
For more info: Yasmin 054-4901835 (Kfar Oranim)
CAMP FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, REGIONAL COUNCIL OF EMEK YIZRAEL
When: Month of August
Where: yishuvim under the regional council of the Jezreel Valley (Emek Yizrael) for Jezreel Valley residents only.
Program: accessible activities, nature hikes, transportation, breakfast and lunch
For info and to register: Dikla: 050-4318032, or email child's name, ID#, age, parent's name, yishuv, phone and email address to