BEINEINU NEWS & NOTES
May 14, 2015
INTERNATIONAL
This is a mitzvah that all of us around the world can do. One of our fellow parents has entered the NMEDA contest to win a wheelchair accessible van. Esther Herzfeld has 4 children in wheelchairs, and deserves all of our votes. Please help spread the word. To vote, go to her entry page at http://www.mobilityawarenessmonth.com/entrant/esther-herzfeld-teaneck-nj Remember to click on “extra vote” and answer the daily question in order to double the worth of your vote.
If you voted last year but did not register with NMEDA for this year’s vote, you will need to register in order to vote.
The answer for Thursday May 14 is TRUE—though a lift is more expensive, it is more convenient than a ramp.
USA
Asperger’s Parent Group---One of our fellow mothers has asked us to help start a group for parents of individuals with Asperger’s. This group would give an opportunity for parents to compare notes on schools, resources, social skills, employment, and much more. If you have a child diagnosed with Asperger’s, please contact
Special Needs Survey---One of our fellow special needs organizations, Metrowest Able, is conducting a survey to help them better serve the needs of their community. If you reside in the Metrowest NJ area, please see the attached notice with the link to the survey.
NYC Free Tree Giveaway---On Sunday May 17, Councilman Greenfiel’s office will be hosting a free giveaway of 100 trees to be planted in the 5 Boros of NYC. Species include Atlantic White Cedar Trees, Common Witchhazel, Japanese Snowbell and Flowering Dogwood. They are available on a first come, first served basis, and pre-registration is highly recommended. The event will take place at the Boro Park Y on 4910 14th Avenue. For more information contact Councilman Greenfield’s district office at (718) 853-2704 or go to www.treegiveaways.com/cgo.
ISRAEL
Sibling Research Study---Itai Eppler from the Peres Academic Center in Rehovot is conducting research on the emotional experience of siblings of a child with a disability. He is looking for families of children diagnosed with autism or cognitive impairment, as well as a child without an impairment ages 12-18. The research includes answering a few short questionnaires, some by the parent and some by the sibling. The questions are general, non intrusive. There is no need to provide identifying information and all material will be kept confidential. Families who are interested in joining the research can contact him at
Mothers Research Study (Adolescents with Autism)---Mothers of adolescents with autism between ages 11-18 are invited to participate in a research study. The purpose of the research is to test the relationship between the feelings of coherence, pressure and coping strategies among mothers of adolescents on the Autism spectrum, in comparison to mothers of typically-developing adolescents.
Your participation, by answering our questionnaires, will assist us greatly, and as a reward we will raffle off ZARA gift cards. Questionnaires are anonymous, your responses will remain confidential and all connection between sender and the questionnaire is removed as soon as it's done. For more information contact Abir –