Website: ALEC: The Autism and Law Enforcement Education Coalition
The ALEC program provides training to first responders so that they can effectively respond to the needs to children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
Guide: Autism & Law Enforcement: 25 Field Response Tips
This document offers 25 field response tips for law enforcement professionals to help them effectively interact with individuals with autism in emergency situations.
Website: U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP): Disability.gov
Disability.gov is a federal government website that provides information about disability-related programs, services, laws, and benefits.
Website: I Know My Fire Safety Plan
I know my Fire Safety Plan, is a fire-safety social story which is designed for high functioning children with autism ages six to nine.
Articles: National Fire and Prevention Association Quarterly Newsletter
E-Access is the National Fire and Prevention Association’s quarterly newsletter which was designed to help reduce the worldwide burden of fire and other hazards on the quality of life for people with disabilities.
Training Materials: Autism Risk and Safety Management
Autism Risk and Safety Management is a website that has information on Autism training and resources for law enforcement.
Training Materials: Videos on Autism Awareness Training for First Responders
Debbault Legacy Productions,LLC (DLP) is a production partnership formed in 2004 that is dedicated to providing the finest in professional training tools for autism education awareness.
Website: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website provides the public with information about an array of health conditions and issues.
Website: Disaster Preparedness for People on the Autism Spectrum and their Supporters
This web page discusses different methods of educating individuals with autism spectrum disorders, first responders, and on the spot responders on how communicate with each other during a disaster.
Website: Connecticut Community Care, Inc – Emergency Preparedness
This web page provides information on steps that people can take to help prepare themselves in case of emergencies.
