Comments on: Autism Safety & Risk Management, Part 4

By: Bonnie Sayers

Bonnie Sayers — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 21:02:56 +0000

I am going to read the whole series after starting with this one first. I heard Dennis yrs ago at one of my first conferences and it was very informative.

By: Patrick Leer

Patrick Leer — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:28:35 +0000

THANK YOU for posting this series. While doing some Internet research I kept finding snippets of Dennis’ seminars. You have made this much easier to search and find. Thanks.

Caregivingly Yours, Patrick

By: Tanya Savko

Tanya Savko — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 03:58:13 +0000

You are so welcome, everyone! I am happy to be able to share the information.

By: Alicia

Alicia — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 03:00:00 +0000

This series on safety has been excellent. Thank you!!!

By: Julie

Julie — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:38:03 +0000

This is great information. Thanks

By: rhemashope

rhemashope — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 03:35:44 +0000

Again, this is so timely for me as I’m trying to be as prepared as possible when my husband deploys. With one less set of hands and eyes, I want to have all of the appropriate safeguards in place.

By: Michelle S

Michelle S — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:43:55 +0000

This was a great series Tanya. I just received an email from a group in MI and we can register our kids with 911 etc. I am for sure doing this!

By: Paulene Angela

Paulene Angela — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:26:56 +0000

Excellent, have kept a copy of the Autism Emergency Information Form which is just what I am looking for.

Many thanks for all your help,
Paulene

By: Carrie

Carrie — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:47:14 +0000

Such helpful information, thank you so much.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:33:54 +0000

Many states also have a program where you can register your phone number, address, and vehicles with the police and fire departments. That way if they get call to your house to an emergency or the police stop your vehicle for something or you get in an accident the first responders will know there may be someone involved in the situation who has special needs.
In Arizona, the program is called SmartCard. When you register with them, you get a sticker for your front window and all your vehicles, as well as a form similar to the Autism Emergency Information Form to go on the refrigerator and in the glove box. Your phone number is also tagged for the 911 operators so they can let the first responders know before they even get to your house. The stickers and forms all have the SmartCard logo, which can easily be recognized by responders.

It really is a great program. More information can be found here:
http://www.azcommunityactionteams.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=41&Itemid=65