safety

EVERYONE feels anxiety when they see that police car light up behind them and may worry about what will happen next. Practice being pulled over by Anne Arundel County Police Officers in a calm environment. The goal is to have a safe interaction during a traffic stop. This program is offered to drivers and passengers of any age with a developmental disability free of charge.

Registration is required. Register here!

Social media use has many benefits for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD), including maintaining connections with others, being included within the digital world/society, and having a way to contact others in case of an emergency. However, there are also dangers and risks that come with using social media. In this presentation, social media safety strategies and resources formed specifically for parents, guardians, and caretakers supporting positive and safe social media use for their family member with I/DD will be shared. At the closure of this webinar, opportunities to ask  questions will be given. Presented by Dr. Mary Jo Krile,Assistant Professor, Eastern Kentucky University

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022 12:00 – 1:30 PM

Restarting Safe Education and Testing (ReSET) for children with medical complexity has created a decision making tool for families. This tool will help you make the best decisions for your child and family with COVID-19’s frequent changes.

Created by the Organization for Autism Research, this guide is an autism safety resource that covers a range of topics, including safety network development; prevention and management of wandering and elopement behaviors; relationship, physical, and sexual safety discussions; strategies to address bullying and online threats; and tips on money and workplace safety.