When a friend called a welfare check on Josh Tarrant, the officers who came to his home ordered him to get a drug test. Tarrant, who has autism and uses he and they pronouns, was sick at the time. He ...
PROVIDENCE – The state has launched a new initiative to ease communication between drivers on the autism spectrum and law enforcement officers during traffic stops. The Rhode Island Division of Motor ...
The goal of the Blue Envelope Program is to aid drivers with the documentation needed in the event of a vehicle stop or crash. Thursday, April 4, 2024 BEDMINSTER TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania -- Police in ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jul. 28—For first responders, it is sometimes difficult to know how to interact with people with developmental disabilities in an ...
Getting pulled over can be nerve-wracking for anyone. However, for people on the autism spectrum, that moment can quickly turn overwhelming or dangerous, especially if communication breaks down. Now, ...
(The Center Square) – An Illinois lawmaker who also serves in law enforcement says proposed legislation creating a “Blue Envelope” program for autistic drivers could improve communication during ...
The program allows people with difficulties in communicating to carry a blue envelope or display logo on stickers, pins, seat belt covers, information cards or bracelets and more. (File photo courtesy ...