BEINEINU NEWS & NOTES

July 3, 2014

INTERNATIONAL

Summer Vacation Notice: If you are vacationing this summer in an area that may have bears, here are some important bear safety tips:

1. DO NOT FEED BEARS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.

2. GARBAGE: Clean up areas around garbage cans and do not put garbage outside over night. Put garbage out only on pickup days.

3. BIRD FEEDERS: Nuisance bear problems are usually a temporary situation in early spring. Bird feeders do attract bears and are often torn down. Take down or clean up all bird feeders (including humming bird feeders) for several weeks after a bear visit.

4. PET FOOD: Feed pets in the house if possible and clean up all left over food.

5. GRILLS: Outdoor grills will attract bears. If you have had a bear problem you should stop cooking outside on your grill, clean it up, and store it in a bear proof area for a couple of weeks.

6. COMPOST PILES: Bears are attracted to all types of garbage. Stop adding refuse to your compost pile and if it is located close to your house you should move it as far away as possible.

7. OTHER: Bears have an extraordinary sense of smell. If you store pet food, fish food, or any other items that might appeal to a bear’s sense of smell under an open shed or in a wooden shed you should remove it to a secure location.

USA

Zichron Yehuda Equipment Exchange---Here are the latest additions to Beineinu’s Zichron Yehuda Equipment exchange. If you can use either of these items, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

  • Access indoor stairlift. Goes up 6 steps. Free giveaway Teaneck, NJ
  • Cases of Kangaroo enteral (g-tube feeding) bags, various sizes. Free giveaway. Monsey, NY
  • Assorted Intravenous supplies. Free giveaway. Monsey, NY

Bilingual Yiddish paraprofessional positions available--Seeking several qualified paraprofessionals with experience to work in new public school Bi-Y programs located in Coney Island, Brighton or Crown Heights areas. Hours are Monday through Friday 8:10-3:00

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma
  • Yiddish speaking
  • Experience with special needs children
  • Must be able to communicate and work with male and female 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 plus benefits

Benefits include:

  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid summer and Holidays
  • Subsidized college tuition

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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Autism Speaks Accepts Letters Of Intent For Grants--Autism Speaks is accepting Letters of Intent for its 2014 Family Services Community Grants cycle. Grants fund proposals from established organizations, both non-profit and for profit, that support new or expanded programs for individuals with autism are encouraged. Organizations interested in submitting an application must address one of three areas of need including Education, Recreation/ Community Activities and Young Adult/Adult Services. Recognizing that there are multiple needs in the expansive and varied autism community, the focus of Autism Speaks Family Services Community Grants is on proposals that serve to build the field of services for individuals with autism and expand the capacity to effectively serve this growing community. For more information contact Serena Selkin, assistant director, Family Services Grants, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Fund Raising For People With Disabilities--- Wheel:Life has published an e-book entitled “10 Fund Raiser Ideas to Help People with Disabilities.” The book contains brainstorming ideas for different types of fund raiser events to benefit an individual with a disability who needs financial assistance for medical equipment, physical rehabilitation, adaptive sports equipment or daily medical needs. The e-book features the stories of successful fund raisers such as Paralympian and UroMed founder Bert Burns, who raised support to begin his career in wheelchair racing, and how they raised money. Available for purchase at Amazon’s Kindle bookstore, the book retails for $1.99. Proceeds from the book will fund additional Wheel:Life programs for the wheelchair community. Copies may be purchased at www.amazon.com/dp/B00HUKCA10#  and those with a disability who are facing a financial challenge may request a free copy of this book at http://wheel-life.org/free-book-series/.