The Gammicchia Family's blog

Each Day We Can Positively Influence the Lives of Others

There is a belief within some cultures that each day we awaken, our actions throughout the next 24 hours can change lives at varying degrees. For the majority, we often don't realize this transpires naturally because those hours are encapsulated by our goals, which are often guided by our hopes and dreams for an ideal future. Within that ever-changing map of purpose, our travels result in triumphs and challenges that often mimic a roller coaster ride.

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Addressing the Safety Needs of Individuals Living with I/DD and Other Disabilities

Autism Safety - Tips for Appropriate Preparedness - Resources

Within many communities for individuals with disabilities who may wander or elope, there has been concern about alerts and also first responders getting information related to the individual they may be searching for. A simple fix that we've been suggesting for years is a Personal ID card issued by the same state agency that issues driver's licenses. Most states have no age limits and they are relatively inexpensive at about $10.00 for the ID card. This is an example of what MI requires for a Personal ID Card:

We'd like to invite everyone to our new L.E.A.N. On Us Facebook Fan Page. On this page within the photo albums you will find an album specific to Autism. You can click on many of the items to find out where to obtain them and most can be accessed free.

Additionally there is a "Resource of the Day" that is offered and others encouraged to comment and offer resources on appropriate preparedness and appropriate response for individuals with disabilities by those first responder agencies that serve them.

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We are sending this along to folks because the NAA is the only autism
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