Safety : Home & Community
We are dedicated to providing resources for people and families with autism to ensure safety at home and in their communities. Children with autism often lack the ability to sense danger and may engage in behaviors such as wandering, running off, or bolting, putting them at risk of harm.
Our goal is to provide families with the tools and resources they need to keep their loved ones safe and secure.
Our focus
Working with the community to keep people and families with autism safe:
Locative Tech and Additional Resources
We’re committed to helping families keep their loved ones safe, especially those who are prone to wandering. That’s why we offer funding and support for locative technology and additional resources, including SafetyNet Tracking bracelets, seatbelt covers and more.
Caregivers in covered areas can apply to receive these bracelets, which include a Transmitter Bracelet, Tester, and 6-month supply of batteries and straps – a $550 value – at no cost. This ensures that first responders have the tools they need to help locate and safely return people with autism who may wander or get lost.
First Responder and Community Police Initiatives
We believe that everyone deserves to feel safe in their community, and we’re committed to helping police and first responders make that a reality. That’s why we partner with the Williams James College to create the Law Enforcement Co-Response Collaboration.
This conference training program offers information and collaborative opportunities for local law enforcement agencies and first and co-responders to learn from experienced officers, trained educators and each other about best practices for community safety.
We also offer the chance to join our Police Patch Fundraising Initiative for Autism Acceptance. Together, we can build safer and more inclusive communities for all.