Maryland legislators introduce bills to help locate people with disabilities who elope Elopement is a risk for those with dementia and autism.

Maryland lawmakers introduce bipartisan bills to help locate people with disabilities who elope — including responder training, risk mapping & resources. 🏠💙
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#DisabilityRights #PublicSafety #ElopementPrevention #InclusivePolicy #CaregiverSupport

House panel advances bill to require school elopement plans for students at risk The Student Academic Success Subcommittee advanced a bipartisan bill to require public schools to adopt elopement-prevention plans, including immediate parent notification, campus search procedures, and student-specific risk plans; proponents cited safety concerns and stakeholder consensus. The committee reported the bill favorably.

A new bipartisan bill in Florida aims to enhance safety for at-risk students by mandating standardized elopement plans in public schools, addressing a critical concern for families and advocates alike.

Learn more here!

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Christmas can be loud, busy, and full of routine changes. These tips can help make the holiday safer and calmer for autistic children and adults.

#AutismSafety #WanderingPrevention #ElopementPrevention

Important indicators to look for in toddlers and preschoolers with autism so adults can #StayOneStepAhead.
#autismsafety #wanderingprevention #elopementprevention #SearchWaterFirst #saferworldforautism

That's the world.

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Pierce Township honors Good Samaritan, first responders who saved 4-year-old boy A four-year-old boy with autism is recovering after nearly drowning in his family's pool last month.

Another rescue out of #Ohio -- what an incredible collaborative effort!

#autism #autismsafety #wanderingprevention #elopementprevention #autismdrowningprevention #SearchWaterFirst #7isacrisis

www.wlwt.com/article/pier...

Spokane bus driver helps reunite missing man with family SPOKANE, Wash. – A Spokane Transit bus driver is being praised for her role in reuniting a missing young man with his family.

Bravo to this good Samaritan for being alert, and staying with the young man until police arrived. It takes a community.

#autismsafety #saferworldforautism #wanderingprevention #elopementprevention #7isacrisis

www.khq.com/news/spokane...

Craven County K9 finds missing autistic child in woods Deputies say they were called to help with the search on Dawson Lane in Vanceboro for a child who had walked away from their home.

Bravo to Elliot the K9 and Craven County deputies -- well done!

#autism #autismsafety #wanderingprevention #elopementprevention