BEINEINU NEWS & NOTES
August 31, 2017
INTERNATIONAL
Parent Matches Needed---Beineinu has received a Parent Matching request for the following diagnoses:
- lymphatic malformation.
USA
Adaptive Clothing---Target is rolling out a collection of sensory-friendly apparel for children and says adaptive clothing for those with disabilities is on the way too. The new offerings are part of the retailer’s house brand Cat & Jack and are available exclusively on Target’s website, www.target.com/c/adaptive-clothing.
Target is marketing a selection of t-shirts and leggings with flat seams that are free from bothersome tags and embellishments in order to minimize discomfort when in contact with the skin. In addition, the retailer’s sensory-friendly leggings include extra room in the hips and a higher rise to accommodate older kids who wear diapers.
Adaptive styles will be added in fall 2017. Those offerings will likely include items with zip-off sleeves, side openings to make dressing easier or openings in the back for those who are sitting or lying down.
Braille Research Study---Cornell University is working to improve visually impaired children’s braille literacy skills by creating learning games that will involve the whole family. They are looking for families of two to four members (at least one parent and one child) who have at least one visually impaired child with knowledge of basic beginners braille concepts. Sessions will be held on the Cornell Tech campus in NYC for approximately two hours between August 29-September 5 2017. Research will involve a telephone interview with the parent and a session on the Cornell Tech campus for joint game creation activity and interview. Compensation provided. For more information contact 415-583-9487 or
ISRAEL
Medication Available---Haverim Lirefuah is an organization that collects expensive medications from people who no longer use them and offers them to people who need them. They now have a med called “Tykerb” (11 box, with an expiration date that is one month from now). It’s a med for cancer patients worth 62,000 ils. For more information contact 03-579-2220 www.haverim.org.il.