New Resources and Information:
Pensacola Florida's Take Me Home Database
When Words Are Not Enough
Silent No More Communication Boards
Non Permanent ID Tattoos

Here's something you can do right now!

Identify and reach out to ASD contacts within these professions through direct contact with membership at meetings or phone calls and through your newsletter, email and/or web site.

Ask your members if they are or if they know others who work in these professions:

This process should help you discover/identify parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters, aunts, uncles, cousins, family friends, neighbors, co-workers who have a direct connection to autism.

These persons can become your best contacts for entrees into law enforcement and other agencies. They will know who to contact, when and will often be able to refer you to the best person for your initial contact or phone call.


Dennis will personally work with all agencies and organizations to develop pitch points, make initial contacts, plan a meeting, for grant application language.

Make your campaign be the best it can be. Whether you are planning Autism & Law Enforcement training or First Response, Criminal Justice, Parent and Care Provider sessions and conferences, make Dennis part of your team and put his experience to work for you!

Contact Dennis at (772) 398-9756 or ddpi@flash.net

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Pensacola Police Department's Take Me Home Database
Take Me Home Program

The Take Me Home system is a database developed by the Pensacola PD of persons who may need special assistance if they are alone. The system includes a current digital picture, demographic information and caregiver contacts. If a person in the Take Me Home system is encountered by a Pensacola Police Officer, the officer can query the Take Me Home system by name or by the person's description to locate the person's Take Me Home enrollment record. With the information at hand the officer can appropriately assist the person.

The Take Me Home system is designed for departments that utilize the onboard patrol vehicle computer technology. Over-the-air dispatching is minimized. Caregivers can be contacted by phone and provide key information directly to the first responder. Take Me Home is, of course, voluntary for citizens that participate.

The Take Me Home system is available to ALL public service agencies free of charge!!!

Visit  the Pensacola Police Department web site:

http://www.pensacolapolice.com/

Then click on Special Projects icon from menu on left

For further information and public service agency inquiries about Take Me Home, contact Officer Jimmy Donohoe at:

phone 850.436.5416  
email Jdonohoe@ci.pensacola.fl.us
Officer Jimmy Donohoe
Pensacola Police Department
Take Me Home
711 North Hayne Street
Pensacola, Florida 32501

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"When Words Are Not Enough"

An educational tool for Fire Department personnel and other First Responders

Communicating with individuals who have impaired communication skills due to  various physical, psycho-social, developmental, and or learning disabilities can be extremely challenging to first responders at an emergency scene.  In fact, lack of communication ability between emergency personnel and their patients can waste valuable time in initial medical assessments,  risk further injury to the patient, require additional personnel to help with individual, and sometimes compromise necessary treatment and or transport.

Who will benefit from the program:  All First Responders, including Fire Departments, Ambulance personnel, Sheriff Office, Highway Patrol, City Police Departments, and Neighborhood Emergency Preparedness Groups.

What is the cost for the curriculum?  There is no charge for any of the program curriculum materials.  This program was created and funded by Woodside Fire Protection District under a FEMA grant.

How do I order a copy for my department: You may download or order the curriculum in its entirety including the: video, instruction manual, symbol/sign booklet and the poster from:

http://woodsidefire.org/1video.html  

For further program information or to request program materials, contact Denise Enea, Fire Marshal, Woodside Fire Protection District at 650 851-1594 or denea@woodsidefire.org

Silent No More Communication Boards

Laminated communication boards for law enforcement, fire rescue, emergency medical situations, hospitals and other first responders. The boards utilize picture icons and words and phrases as a way to communicate with persons with autism and other disabilities, as well as non English speakers.

For example, the laminated board for law enforcement features 24 key communication situations. It utilizes color picture icons with words and phrases in English and Spanish as a way for first responders to communicate with persons with autism and other conditions, as well as non English speakers.

Picture icons and languages can be matched to suit your department's needs.

Boards are available or can be designed for law enforcement, fire rescue, emergency medical situations, hospitals and more.

Visit the Silent No More web site:
http://www.dol.net/~srz

Contact Susan for details:
Email srz@dol.net
Phone 610-274-2364

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Non Permanent ID Tattoos

Tattoos With A Purpose is an outlet for those who are looking for options to address personal ID for people who cannot speak for themselves. Tattoos With A Purpose will personalize, design and take orders large and small for non permanent tattooos. Bulk purchase discounts are also offered.

Visit the Tattoos With A Purpose web site:

http://tattooswithapurpose.com/

Email cindi.aldrich@tattooswithapurpose.com for more information