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Working Group > National Community of Practice on Transition > Discussion > First Providers, Criminal Justice and Individuals with disabilities

July 05, 2009

Skip McGreevy

First Providers, Criminal Justice and Individuals with disabilities

Does anyone have suggestions or resources for how individals with disabilities interact with first providers (EMS, Fire, Police)? Do you have any ideas suggestions or resources on how first providers should interact with individuals with disabilities? Finally, are there any needs surveys that your transition council or local agencies have utilized in addressing these concerns? I would appreciate any ideas.
Thank you.

Posted by Skip McGreevy

Comments

  1. I would suggest that you look in your community to see if you have access to and CIL's - Centers for Independent LIving. I know the one in our area has done surveys and developed contacts and identifications of houses and individuuals that may need special assistance in situations of emergencies, etc. Best wishes to you.

    Alison Mundy on Sunday, 16 September 2007, 20:00 EDT # |

  2. It is imperative for all individuals, persons with disabilities included, to have current and accurate documentation at hand (on their person) that lists any medications the indivdual takes and what condition/diagnosis the medication treats; the chronic diseases or disorders the individual has (e.g. diabetes, kidney disease, epilepsy, Cystic Fibrosis, etc.); any special "handling" required; the individual's physicians/specialists & contact information; and contact information for the individual's family/partner. This information can be condensed and placed on a laminated card or a thumb drive worn like a necklace or any number of modes, but it's critical that persons with disabilities that may affect their ability to communicate or self-advocate have this information available to help guide first responders to provide care that won't do more harm than good.

    Betty Schoen on Thursday, 13 March 2008, 20:00 EDT # |

  3. NYS OMRDD has developed a guide for first responders with a focus on individuals with Autism. Go to:   http://www.omr.state.ny.us/document/hp_brochures_firstresponse_autism.jsp

    There is also a pocket card.

    Joyce Hawk on Thursday, 01 April 2010, 16:05 EDT # |

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