Guest guest Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 Hi, I've been meeting with a group of parents of transition age kids/young adults - mostly from ton. Someone's raised the concern about one of our kids on the autism spectrum being stopped by the police and not understanding the situation. I've learned that the ton Police Dept. currently isn't doing any training about PwD. A police commander did offer to distribute to all police a sheet about characteristics of people on the spectrum. We also discussed ID cards (I saw some at www.autismcards.com). Wondering what, if any, training is done for police in your communities. And has anyone used such an autism ID card? Thanks in advance. Bonnie Dohogne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 Hi, I've been meeting with a group of parents of transition age kids/young adults - mostly from ton. Someone's raised the concern about one of our kids on the autism spectrum being stopped by the police and not understanding the situation. I've learned that the ton Police Dept. currently isn't doing any training about PwD. A police commander did offer to distribute to all police a sheet about characteristics of people on the spectrum. We also discussed ID cards (I saw some at www.autismcards.com). Wondering what, if any, training is done for police in your communities. And has anyone used such an autism ID card? Thanks in advance. Bonnie Dohogne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 Truth be told, there is a relatively new State Law that mandates local police departments, and ems to accept information from residents about disabled folks who reside in the household. In Western Springs, we were the first family to sign up and share info! Humbly grateful to be your companion on the journey... Gordon P. Stiefel Phone: 708 246 5151 Fax: 708 246 9144 " All great change in America begins at the dinner table " , Reagan. " Now more than ever, in a world all too often deprived of light and the courage of noble ideals, it is not the time to be ashamed of the Gospel (cf. Rom 1: 16). Rather, it is time to preach it from the rooftops (cf. Mt 10: 27)! " National Meeting of Young Catholics of Switzerland (2004), Address of II .. From: N Rubin <brian@...> Subject: RE: your experience " IPADDUnite " <IPADDUnite > Date: Monday, January 25, 2010, 11:44 AM New police are now required to have training on DD including Autism. There is no state requirement to train existing/current officers. There is training available out there and many Departments in McHenry County, Lake County, and a few in northern Cook County have done that training. Ellen, remember the presentations we had at the " work group " ? I serve on the State of Illinois Department of Human Service Office of Inspector General over-site Board, and we have attempted to change the requirement so that all officers receive training. We have not been successful. The reason? Money. It would be an unfunded mandate for local government if the state doesn't pay... and our state... well enough said. 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If you have received this transmission in error, please notify The Law Offices of Rubin & Associates by e-mail and destroy the original message and all copies. 2. IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE: TO THE EXTENT THAT THIS MESSAGE OR ANY ATTACHMENT CONCERNS TAX MATTERS, IT IS NOT INTENDED TO BE USED AND CANNOT BE USED BY A TAXPAYER FOR THE PURPOSE OF AVOIDING PENALTIES THAT MAY BE IMPOSED BY LAW. 3. Disclaimer Regarding Electronic Signature. If this communication concerns negotiation of a contract or agreement, electronic signature rules do not apply to this communication: contract formation in this matter shall occur only with manually-affixed original signatures on original documents. The Signature given hereon is not an electronic signature and is provided only for the purposes of providing information as to the identity of the sender and for no other purpose(s) whatsoever. ________________________________ From: IPADDUnite [mailto:IPADDUnite ] On Behalf Of Bonnie Dohogne Sent: Monday, January 25, 2010 11:37 AM IPADDUnitegroups Subject: your experience Hi, I've been meeting with a group of parents of transition age kids/young adults - mostly from ton. Someone's raised the concern about one of our kids on the autism spectrum being stopped by the police and not understanding the situation. I've learned that the ton Police Dept. currently isn't doing any training about PwD. A police commander did offer to distribute to all police a sheet about characteristics of people on the spectrum. We also discussed ID cards (I saw some at www.autismcards.com). Wondering what, if any, training is done for police in your communities. And has anyone used such an autism ID card? Thanks in advance. Bonnie Dohogne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 Truth be told, there is a relatively new State Law that mandates local police departments, and ems to accept information from residents about disabled folks who reside in the household. In Western Springs, we were the first family to sign up and share info! Humbly grateful to be your companion on the journey... Gordon P. Stiefel Phone: 708 246 5151 Fax: 708 246 9144 " All great change in America begins at the dinner table " , Reagan. " Now more than ever, in a world all too often deprived of light and the courage of noble ideals, it is not the time to be ashamed of the Gospel (cf. Rom 1: 16). Rather, it is time to preach it from the rooftops (cf. Mt 10: 27)! " National Meeting of Young Catholics of Switzerland (2004), Address of II .. From: N Rubin <brian@...> Subject: RE: your experience " IPADDUnite " <IPADDUnite > Date: Monday, January 25, 2010, 11:44 AM New police are now required to have training on DD including Autism. There is no state requirement to train existing/current officers. There is training available out there and many Departments in McHenry County, Lake County, and a few in northern Cook County have done that training. Ellen, remember the presentations we had at the " work group " ? I serve on the State of Illinois Department of Human Service Office of Inspector General over-site Board, and we have attempted to change the requirement so that all officers receive training. We have not been successful. The reason? Money. It would be an unfunded mandate for local government if the state doesn't pay... and our state... well enough said. Rubin<mailto:brian@...> (www.Rubin.com) * Office: 847-279-7999 * Toll Free: 866-To-Rubin * Fax: 847-279-0090 * Mail: Buffalo Grove Business Park 1110 West Lake Cook Road Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089-1997 [cid:image001.gif@...] ® Rubin has received the dale Hubbell<http://www.martindale.com/> Peer Review Rating of AV Preeminent<http://www.martindale.com/-N-Rubin/903577-lawyer.htm?view=cr>, the highest rating available. [cid:image006.jpg@...]<http://www.specialneedsalliance.org/><http:\ //www.specialneedsfutureplanning.com/> ® Rubin is a member of The Special Needs Alliance<http://www.specialneedsalliance.org/> is a national, not for profit, association of experienced special needs planning attorneys. Membership is by invitation. Rubin serves on the Board of Directors of The Special Needs Alliance. [cid:image008.jpg@...]<http://www.naela.org/><http://www.naela.org\ /><http://www.naela.org/><http://www.naela.org/><http://www.naela.org/><http://w\ ww.naela.org/><http://www.naela.org/><http://www.naela.org/><http://www.naela.or\ g/> ® Rubin is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys<http://www.naela.org/> and serves on the Special Needs Law Section Steering Committee. [cid:image009.gif@...] The Law Offices of Rubin & Associates accepts VISA, Master Card, Discover Card, & American Express. Notices: 1. This message does not create an attorney-client relationship, and is not legal advice absent such a relationship with the recipient. This message may contain confidential information protected by the attorney-client and/or work product privilege. The information is only for the use of the intended recipient. If you are not such recipient, disclosure, copying, distribution or reliance upon this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify The Law Offices of Rubin & Associates by e-mail and destroy the original message and all copies. 2. IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE: TO THE EXTENT THAT THIS MESSAGE OR ANY ATTACHMENT CONCERNS TAX MATTERS, IT IS NOT INTENDED TO BE USED AND CANNOT BE USED BY A TAXPAYER FOR THE PURPOSE OF AVOIDING PENALTIES THAT MAY BE IMPOSED BY LAW. 3. Disclaimer Regarding Electronic Signature. If this communication concerns negotiation of a contract or agreement, electronic signature rules do not apply to this communication: contract formation in this matter shall occur only with manually-affixed original signatures on original documents. The Signature given hereon is not an electronic signature and is provided only for the purposes of providing information as to the identity of the sender and for no other purpose(s) whatsoever. ________________________________ From: IPADDUnite [mailto:IPADDUnite ] On Behalf Of Bonnie Dohogne Sent: Monday, January 25, 2010 11:37 AM IPADDUnitegroups Subject: your experience Hi, I've been meeting with a group of parents of transition age kids/young adults - mostly from ton. Someone's raised the concern about one of our kids on the autism spectrum being stopped by the police and not understanding the situation. I've learned that the ton Police Dept. currently isn't doing any training about PwD. A police commander did offer to distribute to all police a sheet about characteristics of people on the spectrum. We also discussed ID cards (I saw some at www.autismcards.com). Wondering what, if any, training is done for police in your communities. And has anyone used such an autism ID card? 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