BEINEINU NEWS & NOTES
February 1, 2018
INTERNATIONAL
Service & Support Animals---Delta and United Air Lines have announced that they will implement a new policy for travelers flying with service or support animals starting March 1. The move comes in response to a growing number of untrained animals wreaking havoc on the carrier’s planes. Travelers with a service or support animal must provide proof of health or vaccination at least 48 hours before their flight. In addition, those with an emotional support or psychiatric service animal will need to supply a doctor’s note and sign a document attesting that their animal can behave. Other airlines are also reviewing their policies. The U.S. Department of Transportation said it is aware of the changes and will monitor the implementation to make sure that the rights of people with disabilities who rely on service animals are upheld.
USA
RAISE Family Caregivers Act---The Recognize, Assist, Include, Support and Engage Act has been signed into law. The law calls for the secretary of health and human services to establish a national plan to “recognize and support family caregivers” within 18 months. The plan is supposed to include recommendations for federal, state and local governments as well as health care and long-term services and supports providers. The strategy is to be updated every other year.
Organizations & Service Providers Directory---Chesedspot is a new online directory listing hundreds of organizations and service providers serving the Jewish community. They also feature an online community forum on topics related to health and safety where you can post questions and answers, as well as a chesed exchange section for giveaways. The website has a language feature which translates the information to various languages. See www.chesedspot.org.
Learn To Babysit For Children With Special Needs---The JCC of Central NJ is hosting a course for teens interested in babysitting for children with special needs. Teens will be trained and certified in CPR and First Aid, with additional topics including: disability awareness, rights and responsibilities, child development and behavioral challenges, communicating with the child with special needs, modifying games/activities, handling emergencies, and more. A list of teens that have completed the course can then be shared with families in the community seeking childcare. Course dates are February 11 & 18, March 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2018. For more information or to register contact Rebecca Wanatick at 973-929-3129 or
CANADA
Matura Learning System---Mrs. R. Babad will be presenting an intensive 2-day course on February 13-14 in Montreal on the Mantura Learning System. This program offers clear methods, scientific knowledge, and hands-on tools to teach learning–challenged students. The course for educators will teach how to engage difficult, distracted students, how to record and track progress, and other important teaching methodology. For more information call 718-5MANTURA.