BEINEINU NEWS & NOTES
September 7, 2017
USA
Home Accessibility---The NYC Mayor’s Office on People with Disabilities’ Project Open House works to remove small architectural barriers within an individual's home for qualified applicants with a permanent disability. Some examples of work covered under this program include widening doorways within non-structural partitions, conversion of steps into ramps, replacing existing plumbing fixtures with accessible fixtures, removal of sink base cabinets to provide an accessible work surface or sink and installation of accessible amenities such as grab bars, among other simple improvements. For more information see http://www.nyc.gov/html/mopd/html/open_house/open_house.shtml
Job Opportunities For The Blind---National Industries for the Blind (NIB) is offering employment opportunities to people who are blind and visually impaired.
With 94 agencies nationwide, NIB is the nation’s leading employer of this population. Career fields include manufacturing, technology, call center operations, managerial positions and many others. For information contact Kevin Brousard,
CANADA
Alzheimer’s Training Program---Ometz in Montreal is offering a core training program in Alzheimer care. The program will run on weekdays from 10:00 am-3:00 pm, beginning September 11 through February 2. For more information, contact Sharon Bishin at 514-342-000 ext 3329 or