BEINEINU NEWS & NOTES
June 6, 2018
USA
A/C Program Available To Those With Heat Adverse Conditions---The New York state Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance has set aside $3 million in federal funding to provide air conditioning units or fans to people with serious health issues that can be adversely affected by extreme heat. Applicants must meet existing income guidelines. Local social services departments will accept applications through Aug. 31, or until funding runs out. Visit www.otda.ny.gov/programs/heap/contacts
Services Available For The Blind and People With TBI---The Lighthouse Guild in New York City offers behavioral health programs for people with vision loss, traumatic brain injury (TBI) or other physical disabilities. Its staff includes psychiatrists, psychologists, neurologists, social workers, art therapists and other health care professionals. They provide group and individual therapy, as well as a 24-hour crisis call line. Visit www.LighthouseGuild.org.
Website Offers Resources for Ventilator Users---International Ventilator Users Network, an affiliate of Post-Polio Health International, works to enhance the lives and independence of home ventilator users and polio survivors. Visit www.ventusers.org , for information on education, advocacy, research and networking.
Free Tickets Available For Philharmonic And Shakespeare---YAI is offering tickets to New York Philharmonic Concerts in the Park series and Shakespeare in the Park shows for people who are frail, disabled, institutionalized and physically at-risk. Eligible individuals may request up to two tickets per performance, although due to extremely high demand there may not be enough tickets for all who are interested. For details contact Ulli Fenninger,
Tennis Lessons Available---The Riverside Clay Tennis Association offers both wheelchair and adaptive tennis programs for children and adults with disabilities on Mondays at 4 p.m. through June. Free parking available. To sign up contact
ENGLAND
Womens Mental Health---Chazkeinu is a London based organization that provides chizuk for Jewish women with mental health or emotional challenges, and female family members. They are planning a mini trip where you can connect to other women dealing with similar issues. For more information contact Chanie at 0198-215-8941. You can reach Chazkeinu at 314-346-7414, www.chazkeinu.org,
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