BEINEINU NEWS & NOTES
September 4, 2014
INTERNATIONAL
Parent Matches Needed—We have received requests for parent matches for the following conditions:
· ATRX--Alpha-Thalassemia X-Linked Intellectual Disability Syndrome (a gentic disorder)
- 18Q22.3 (a chromosomal disorder)
If you or someone you know is dealing with these issues, you can make a major difference in someone else’s life. A few minute of your time can help another family make it through. If you can help, contact
Back to School Webinar---What do you think about when the new school year begins? Many parents hope that their children’s school year will be better than last year. Some parents wonder how to make that happen. This webinar by Rabbi Yitzchak Shmuel Ackerman, LMHC of Frum Therapist will give you some specific ideas in 3 areas of importance to you and your child. Click to View Now
USA
Behavioral Health---A Commission has been set up to help evaluate how the Rockland County (NY) Dept of Community Behavioral Health can better service the county. They are planning on putting together several focus groups. There will be a focus group for religious women to provide feedback to the county regarding Behavioral Health:
- What they are doing right
- What needs improvement
- What is missing /What do we need
- Identifying gaps in services
They are planning to meet sometime in the near future. The proposed program is a group meeting for them to present a short program on what it is they are looking to accomplish with the task force (possibly planning to redesign the system). Comments will be welcome at that time or by a private follow up phone conversation. The phone follow up can be done anonymously. This way no one has to share anything of a personal nature in a public forum, but would have the ability to share if they feel it would shed light on the services or lack thereof in the county.
If you or anyone you know are interested in participating, please contact
Toys R Us Special Needs Catalog--Toys“R”Us announced the release of its 20th Anniversary edition of the Toys“R”Us Toy Guide for Differently-Abled Kids®, an easy-to-use toy selection resource for those who love and shop for children with disabilities.The complimentary shopping guide is a go-to for families, friends and caregivers, and is available in Toys“R”Us® and Babies“R”Us® stores nationwide, as well as online in both English and Spanish.
NJ Sibshops---JCC Metrowest has begun a sibshop program for siblings ages 9-12. The group is mixed gender. Meetings will be held on 11/14/14, 1/4/15, 3/8/15,
4/19/15, and 5/31/15 from 2:00pm to 3:30pm at JCC MetroWest (Schofel/Tepper Conference Center), 760 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ. Contact Rebecca Wanatick at 973-929-3129 or email at
ISRAEL
Keyboard Chug For Special Needs—A keyboard (organit) chug will be presented for children with special needs on Mondays from 3:00-4:00 pm at the RBS MATNAS. Contact Wendy Serlin at 02-633-1864,