BEINEINU NEWS & NOTES
March 4, 2015
USA
Energy Saving Program---If you are an income-eligible New York resident, you may be eligible to receive a new refrigerator or freezer. Your current appliance must be at least 10 years old, and you must be a customer of Central Hudson, Con Edison, National Grid, NYSEG, or Orange & Rockland. Contact ODA at 718-855-8233
Free Currency Readers For The Blind---The Department of Treasury’s Bureau of
Engraving and Printing (BEP) is accepting and processing applications nationwide from individuals who are blind or visually impaired who wish to receive a free currency reader. The reader, called IBill Currency Identifier, provides a convenient means to identify all Federal Reserve notes in circulation. It uses a single AAA battery, which is included, and denominates the note in one of three modes – a clear voice, a pattern of tones or a pattern of vibrations for privacy. The vibration mode also assists people who are deaf and blind. For currency reader application visit www.bep.gov.
ISRAEL
SHARAM Benefit Increase Approved---Agreements have been made as to raising the benefits for people who receive SHARAM benefits and children with the highest degree of Nachut with an emphasis on a significant raise for the most difficult groups (raise is between 150 ILS – 2118 ILS). Recommendations include an emphasis on a solution for two unique populations: People who require constant care to prevent life-threatening danger to themselves and people who are on vents (respirators). Benefit for people with vents will be 7344 ILS instead of 5861 ILS, and those who require constant care will receive 5040 ILS instead of 2922 ILS. For the first time, recommendations also include an upgrade for children with a high degree of Nachut.
Private Educational Consultations--KESHER Jerusalem invites you to free private consultations on issues regarding your child and the educational system. The service is provided by students of the Levinsky Institute who are studying educational case management in cooperation with KESHER. The process will be overseen by Mrs. Sarah On, director of the training program, an expert on special education, principal of a special-ed school and a former supervisor of the Ministry of Education with experience in directing vaadot hasama and arrar. Each family may receive 3-5 sessions, 1.5 hrs long, as necessary. Sessions will take place in KESHER, 4 Yad Harutzim Street, Talpiot, Jerusalem – based on preferred day and time. Contact KESHER at 02-623-6116 or
Beit Hagalgalim---A new group is forming at the Beit Hagalgalim ("House of Wheels") for young children ages 8-10 with physical (but not cognitive) limitations. For more information contact Naor at 052-838-5666
Lashir MiKOL Halev Choir - To Sing From the Heart – a choir is forming for special ed graduates at the Romema Community Center, 5 Zichron Yaakov Street. For more information contact 02-530-2703
Special Needs Go-Kart Group---Go Karting gives a chance at independence along with self regulation, strong vestibular-sensory stimulus, as well as raising self esteem. The Go Kart business at the Haifa Mall is interested in starting a group for people with high functioning Autism. The ETGARIM organization is willing to join the effort and help subsidize this expensive sport. If you are interested in having your loved one join this group, contact Tova
Integrated Learning Class--- A new Dati integrated learning class is forming (9th grade or mixed ages based on number of children) in Jerusalem area (including Gush Etzyon, Bet Shemesh, Har Chevron). The class is for children with average/low intelligence and with complex learning disabilities and/or high/average communication difficulties, and will feature integrated learning (full/partial/no bagrut) along with placement in the community. Every child is put once a week with a professional in his area based on his talents and likes & one day every week placement of entire group in Hadassah Hospital. Contact Dr. Shoshy Palmor 052-823-5669 (please do not leave a message. Send SMS/email)