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Collaborations June 2008 Update
Elizabeth Boschini (author) and Rachel
Chaikof (illustrator and bilateral CI user) proudly
announce the debut of their new book. Ellie’s Ears
will be released to the public on May 1, 2008, in
honor of ASHA’s Better Hearing and Speech Month.
The book is available for
purchase at
EaRbooks,
and the author and illustrator
can be contacted at
elliesearsbook@gmail.com
or via their website,
Proceeds from book sales will benefit
organizations that provide legal advocacy and
financial assistance to people in need of cochlear
implants and other assistive listening devices.
Libraries and Autism - They’re Connected!
The website ( www.thejointlibrary.org/autism ) is
aimed at helping library staff to serve individuals
with autism and their families more effectively.
video.htm to watch the video. The main component
is a customer-service training video that focuses on
what they need to know about autism and will
empower them with specific techniques to offer
more inclusive service to this growing and
underserved population. In addition are important
resources for libraries to use
with individuals with autism.
All public libraries in the state
of NJ will receive this on DVD.
NJ legislators will receive it as
well. Children's Specialized
Hospital and COSAC were two
of their very important
partners, as well as the
Scotch Plains-Fanwood School
District. It is available for
school and hospital libraries. Everyone has
access to it on line.
The eighth annual edition of
Resources 2008, a comprehensive
Statewide directory of programs
and services for individuals with
disabilities, living and
working in New Jersey, is now
available on-line at
humanservices/dds/RD_08.pdf
The directory is published by the
Department of Human Services,
Division of Disability Services
(DDS) and provides easy access to
concise information on services
and resources available
at all levels of government, or
through advocates, community
organizations and professionals
working to assist people with
disabilities. The purpose of this
publication is to guide you
directly to the resource you need.
A certified Information and Referral
Specialist is available to provide
assistance, discuss individual
concerns, problems or issues, and
can be contacted at 1-888-285-3036
The Salud Mental publication
provides vital mental health
education, advocacy, and re-
sources to the Latino community.
Plan to
attend the 3rd Latino Mental Health
Leadership Summit on Thursday,
June 26, 2008, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00
p.m. at the Offices of JBFCS –
Room 4A, 120 West 57th Street,
New York, NY. Continental Break-
fast will Be Served RSVP by June
17: ccollado@jbfcs.org or (212) 632-
4778. The purpose of this summit is
to develop a new agenda for the
future that will provide the Latino
community with a wider spectrum
of vital mental health education,
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