BEINEINU NEWS & NOTES

October 23, 2014

INTERNATIONAL

Autism Speaks Web Chat---Autism Speaks Chief Science Officer Geri Dawson, Ph.D. and Assistant VP, Head of Medical Research Joseph Horrigan, M.D. will jointly conduct “ Autism Speaks Office Hour: The Doctors Are In,” a monthly live web chat with Drs. Dawson and Horrigan, on the first Thursday of each month from 3:00 - 4:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm Pacific on the Autism Speaks Facebook page. At the time of the web chat, viewers simply log in via the “Live Chat!” tab in the far left column of the Autism Speaks Facebook page. Questions may be submitted in real time during the web chat, or any time in advance to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. This guidance is an invaluable resource to better understand autism symptoms, screening, diagnoses, treatments and continuing research. While it is not a substitute for care by a family’s personal doctor or medical provider, Autism Speaks hopes that timely information from these leading experts will help parents and families understand the state of autism science and treatment, and help them to better understand and communicate with their family care provider.

USA

Music & Art Therapy---Mercy Home in Brooklyn currently has open slots for 5-6 year olds with autism in their free Music & Art Therapy programs. For more information contact program director Miguel at 718-832-1075  ext. 134, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Rooms Needed in Monsey Area---Yedei Chesed is looking to rent two rooms of about 500 square feet each for their boys afterschool and Sunday respite programs. Must have a wheelchair accessible bathroom. If you have something available, contact Sara Gargir at 845-425-0887 ext 272, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Brooklyn Tree Giveaway---100 free trees will be given away on a first come-first served basis at the district office of Councilman Greenfield at 1310 East 4th Street in Brooklyn. You can pre-register for the trees online at www.nyrp.org/green-spaces/events/tree-giveaway-58. Call 718- 853-2704 for more information.

Safety Recall---Evenflo has recalled their rear facing infant seats Embrace 35/9999 models with an AmSafe QT1 buckle because the buckles can become difficult to unlatch. Affected model numbers include 30711365, 31511040, 31511323, 31511400, 3151198, 3151953, 31521138, 46811205, 46811237, 48111200, 48111215, 48111215A, 48111218, 48111234, 48111235, 48111235A, 48111462, 48411391, 48411391D, 48411392, 48411504, 48411504D, 52911307A, 52921040, 55311138, 55311238, and 55311292. The seats were made at various times from December 2011 through May of 2013. Owners with questions can call Evenflo at (800) 490-7591.

 

ISRAEL

Diabetes Benefits---Bituach Leumi will be making changes to their guidelines regarding Diabetes benefits, making it more difficult to qualify and reducing some benefits. Anyone thinking of applying for benefits should do so immediately, before the new guidelines go into effect.