BEINEINU NEWS & NOTES

September 14, 2021

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy

Rutgers Center for Psychological Services will be offering virtual Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). PCIT is a highly effective therapy for children ages 2-6 with behavioral issues. The clinic offers sliding scale fees, and will work to accommodate any financial need. Families can find out more information by emailing Rachel Hoffman at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by contacting the clinic directly at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Special Shopping Hours

La Elegante shoe store in Boro Park, Brooklyn, NY is offering appointments off hours for children with special needs who benefit from private attention and a quieter store. To get an appointment text 347-782-4549. 

Disney

New changes coming this fall to Disney’s Disability Access Service program allows people with disabilities who have trouble tolerating long waits to obtain a return time for rides and other attractions so that they do not have to physically remain in a line. People with disabilities can enroll up to 30 days before their arrival through a live video chat with a cast member. At that time, individuals will also be able to select two experiences per day through the DAS Advance planning option and they will get a one-hour return window for those activities on the day of their visit. In addition, the Disability Access Service program will be tweaked to allow visitors to get a return time for rides and other experiences via an app rather than having to go to each attraction or a kiosk.

At Home Covid Vaccinations

In-home vaccination is now available for all New Yorkers. Visit  www.nyc.gov/homevaccine or call 877-829-4692 to request an in-home appointment.

Covid Special Needs Toolkit

The CDC has produced a series of resources specifically aimed at people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to help them understand and protect themselves against Covid 19. The new offerings include a toolkit with social stories, videos, posters and interactive activities. The materials address five topics — getting a COVID-19 vaccine, wearing a mask, social distancing, hand washing and getting a COVID-19 test. It also includes a tip sheet for caregivers and a tip sheet for health care providers to guide discussions about the virus with patients who have disabilities. See www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/humandevelopment/COVID-19-Materials-for-People-with-IDD.html