BEINEINU NEWS & NOTES
November 5, 2018
USA
APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR FEDERAL IT INTERNSHIPS
The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) is offering federal information technology (IT) summer internships to college students and recent graduates. Applications due by Dec. 5. For information visit www.aapd1995.wufoo.com/forms/s15r2gqo0r0l5hn
ADVOCATES WORK TO IMPROVE COURTHOUSE ACCESS
New York Lawyers for Public Interest would like to hear from individuals who have experienced a lack of reasonable accommodations or barriers to a courthouse, such as entrances, bathrooms, offices, witness boxes and other areas. In addition, they would like to hear from anyone who has been told they shouldn’t serve on a jury because of their disability. For information contact Maureen Belluscio,
BURN VICTIMS AND CAREGIVERS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH STUDY
The Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center is recruiting individuals with burn injury, their caregivers and nurses to participate in a research study. Interviews will last approximately 60 minutes, and participants will receive $75 for their time. They must be at least 18, have the access and ability to communicate on the phone, and speak English. For information visit www.msktc.org/about/burn-Model-Systems-Recruitment.
BIG APPLE CIRCUS---CIRCUS OF THE SENSES
Circus of the Senses is an enhanced version of the Circus’ annual Big Top production. Circus of the Senses provides audience members who are Blind, Deaf, or have vision, hearing, or cognitive challenges with an exciting, multi-dimensional performing arts experience, integrating theater, dance, and live music with the circus arts. Infrared Audio Descriptive Headsets, ASL Interpreters, Braille and Large Print Programs, both a pre-show interactive touch experience for everyone and post show touch session for blind and low vision individuals brings the magic of circus to life! Performances take place in various locations throughout the year. The next performances will take place December 6-7, 2018 at 11:00 am in Lincoln Center in New York City. Order advance tickets to assure a seat See www.bigapplecircus.com for more information.
BRAILLE READERS CONTEST FOR KIDS
The Braille Readers Are Leaders Challenge is a nationwide contest in which Blind or visually impaired students compete to read the most Braille pages, going against other students in similar grades across all participating states. Contestants must be K-12, and must reside in a state registered for the contest. The contest runs for seven weeks, encouraging students to be proud of their Braille reading ability and to work to improve their Braille skills — while possibly winning prizes in the process. The New York affiliate will pay half of the fees and NYPOBC will cover the other half. Some other states also provide sponsorships. See https://www.nfbofillinois.org/nationwide-bral-contest.
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NEW KUPAT CHOLIM RULE
A new law allows all pharmacies to hook into the computerized system of the Kupat Cholim HMOs to fill digital prescriptions even if they are not part of that HMO. It is no longer necessary to fill digital prescriptions through a limited number of pharmacies. This will make buying medications more convenient, with more pharmacies to choose from.