Autism Alliance for Local Emergency Responder Training - www.AutismAlert.org
- This website includes areas for professionals to blog, a calendar of events, training sessions, news and links for both parents and professionals.
The Autism and Law Enforcement Education Coalition - www.sncarc.org/alec.htm
- The ALEC program provides training to First Responders so that they are able to recognize situations involving children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
Autism Risk and Safety Management - www.autismriskmanagement.com
- This website provides information and resources for law enforcement, first responders, parents, educators and care providers.
Autism Spectrum Disorders from A to Z - www.asdatoz.com/info.html
- This website provides links to books, resources and information about Autism Spectrum Disorders. There are also articles and speaking dates by the authors.
Caretrak Systems – www.caretrak.com
- Caretrak aims to protect children with special needs with home monitoring systems and tracking units. These are used by hundreds of parents across the country and abroad. Their devices alert parents when their child leaves a certain area and the tracking unit can find a child within a mile radius.
Community and Law Enforcement Aware Response – www.clearscv.org
- The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and the Autism Society of America- Los Angeles Chapter (ASA-LA) have partnered to develop an Autism Awareness Roll Call Training Program targeted to LAPD officers. Volunteers from the Los Angeles area autism community will present key information about Autism Spectrum Disorders during roll call briefings
Disability, Abuse & Personal Rights Project – www.disability-abuse.com
- This website is dedicated to the personal rights of children and adults with disabilities, with a mission to prevent abuse of these individuals.
Inclusive Preparedness Center - www.inclusivepreparedness.org
- The Inclusive Preparedness Center works to ensure that all individuals are included in the development and implementation of plans for protection from natural and man-made emergencies.
The Law Enforcement Awareness Network – www.leanonus.org
- It is the mission of L.E.A.N. On Us to provide first responders with information and resources that will allow them to better serve individuals within their communities affected by disabilities and mental illness.
National Autism Association – www.nationalautismassociation.org/found.php
- Autism presents a unique set of safety concerns for parents. Unlocking Autism and the NAA have teamed up to provide safety information for parents and families.
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children – www.missingkids.com
- NCMEC's mission is to help prevent child abduction and sexual exploitation, help find missing children and assist victims of child abduction and sexual exploitation, their families, and the professionals who serve them.
Pacer Center – www.pacer.org
- The mission of the PACER Center (Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights) is to expand opportunities and enhance the quality of life of children and young adults with disabilities and their families, based on the concept of parents helping parents.
Project Lifesaver – www.projectlifesaver.org
- Project Lifesaver's primary mission is to locate and rescue missing persons. They have established many partnerships with local law enforcement to help save money and time for taxpayers. They also have many partnerships that help to strengthen the awareness and provide information about their technologies and services.
Safe and Sound – www.autism-society.org
- The Safe and Sound initiative provides much-needed information to the autism community on topics such as general safety, emergency preparedness, prevention, and risk management. Safe and Sound works to develop information and strategies that are beneficial to individuals on the spectrum, their families and the professionals who work with them. Another significant goal of Safe and Sound is to provide information and training to those who are first on the scene in an emergency situation.
Select Autism Merchandise – www.SelectAutismMerchandise.com
- This website allows for both parents and professionals to buy merchandise to help keep individuals on the spectrum safe. Additionally, this website provides a forum for people to discuss their concerns and ask for products that they might need.
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