BEINEINU NEWS & NOTES
March 2, 2017
USA
Autism Study---The Blum Study is conducting a 14-week phase-3 clinical research study of 3-8 year old children with autism to see if CM-AT, an investigational drug targeting the relationship between the gut and the brain, can reduce the symptoms of autism. There are no needles and no pills. Participants receive study related examination and medication, as well as reimbursement for travel. For more information contact
New Jersey Rental Assistance---The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs is accepting pre-applications for the lottery for the Family, Disabled and Elderly waiting lists for the State Rental Assistance Program. Pre-applications will be accepted starting March 6, 2017 through March 10, 2017, and pre-applications selected in the lottery will be placed on the waiting list. For details visit http://www.nj.gov/dca/divisions/dhcr/srap_vouchers.html.
Heating Assistance---The United Way of Long Island’s Project Warmth is accepting applications for its emergency fuel fund. It provides individuals and families who are unable to pay their heating bill with a one-time grant directly to the oil and utility companies on behalf of eligible residents who are facing a disconnect notice or running out of fuel. To apply call 888 774-7633
Government Documents In Alternative Formats---New York state residents who have visual disabilities may be eligible to receive government mailings in alternative formats such as Braille, audio and other versions free of charge. For information see www.accessibilitycompliance.org/ny/index.php Accessibility Compliance.org.
ISRAEL
Social Skills Group---Beit Reizel is opening new social skills groups for elementary-aged boys and girls (mixed) who are interested in developing their social skills. Topics will include: learning to deal with frustrations and failure, developing the ability to see life as a wide spectrum and not only “black and white,” understanding social situations, the ability to “leave myself” and see the other (friend/parent/teacher), leave the “barriers” to direct social activity… Meetings will take place at 12 Geulah Street in Kfar Saba. For more information contact Orit – 052-3219153 or Yoav – 052-3531128,
Disabled Winter Sports---EREZ, an organization founded by alpinists, is looking for children ages 11-189 with a physical disability in the lower extremities who are interested in snow-skiing on a monoski. The organization provides training and equipment, transportation to the skimulator in Holon and then to Mt. Hermon (under the child/family’s responsibility). For more information contact 054-882-0095,
Therapeutic Braces---A list is being put together of children who require therapeutic braces and are still on waiting lists or awaiting response from the institutions. For more information, call Danny: 050-3046430,