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First Responders & Autism Linked Up with LINKED: Building Collaborations, Communication & Community

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Allowed Ages: Over 18 and up

Program Description

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Parents and caregivers, join Inclusive Together and LINKED Autism Safety Project to learn how to build relationships between first responders and children with special needs. Learn how to engage & establish relationships with your community’s first responders. Come meet other special needs parents, share experiences & learn about more resources for helping your loved one in emergency situations.

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About the presenter: Ashley McClain has a son with autism & is the Founder/Creator of LINKED Autism Safety Project. Ashley’s program specializes in helping municipalities understand the autism & neurodiverse community & how to best support them during an emergency. She just recently partnered with Inclusive Together & cohosted the Sensory-Friendly Public Safety Day at New Canaan Mounted Troop on October 6. 

Ashley is a member of the State of Connecticut Council for Developmental Disabilities & is certified in Police Officer Standards Training & through the CT Department of Public Health Office of EMS. We are so happy she has come to help our community! You can reach Ashley at [email protected]

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