BEINEINU NEWS & NOTES
July 10, 2014
USA
ReWalk Exoskelaton Receives FDA Approval---The ReWalk Exoskelaton has finally received FDA approval for use in the USA. This device makes walking possible for individuals who are paralyzed from the waist down. To see articles and video links on the Beineinu website click here and here
Creative Arts Program---Yachad will be running a 10-week creative arts program for individuals with special needs in Brooklyn NY beginning September 2014. Classes will offer in-depth lessons in areas like music, photography, art, drama, and martial arts, taught by specialists in the field. For more information contact Michael Appelbaum at 212-613-8284 or
Wheelchair Accessible Playground---A new accessible playground has opened in the yard of PS 192 on 18th Avenue between 47 and 48 Streets in Boro Park. It includes a play area specially designed to accommodate children in wheelchairs. To ensure that all children have a space to play, the playground will also contain ramped play equipment, ground level play features, accessible swings, wheelchair-accessible tables, and drinking fountains. This park is one of few in Brooklyn that include specific features for differently-abled children.
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Parental Sick Leave--The Ministerial Law Committee has approved a bill that grants up to 90 days sick leave annually for the parents of an ill child. The new bill addresses serious illness that demands regular treatment, such as dialysis patients. The new bill permits a parent to transport a child and take the time required to care for a child, using accumulated sick days at work or even using vacation days with a maximum of 90 days annually.
A number of months ago, the Knesset approved another bill that grants additional sick days for parents with children with disabilities. These parents receive 18 days annually instead of the standard 15 and the days off can be calculated in half day units to make the process as accommodating to the parent as possible.
"Think Good II" – MILBAT's Competition---MILBAT invites you to join the "Think Good II" Competition to develop products and technologies which will enhance the quality of life of people with special needs and the elderly. Prizes will be given to the winning ideas:
First prize: 10,000 ILS
Second prize: 6000 ILS
Third prize: 3000 ILS
MILBAT will also assist participants in continuing to develop those product which will be rendered appropriate, and 3M company will offer professional consultation to select projects to bring them to fruition as finished products. Competition is open to the public. Final submission deadline: Sept. 15, 2014
Finalizing event will take place during the International Entrepreneurship Week