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Autism Safety Resources
General Safety
Water Safety
- Safety on the Spectrum Water & Wandering: autismsociety.org/water-and-wandering
Scroll down for tons of free, printable resources, including: a Water Safety Checklist, IEP Letter Template, Social Stories for the pool, beach, aquarium, and more, and Social Stories en Español!
- Swim & Water Safety: autismspeaks.org/tool-kit-excerpt/swim-and-water-safety
Find tips for parents and lifeguards, sample letters, and booklists on swim safety from Autism Speaks.
Car Safety
Identification
- If I Need Help: ifineedhelp.org
Become a member and create a profile for free. The profile can emailed to you and forwarded to searchers if your child goes missing. Wear or carry the ID cards, patches, pins, clips, shoe tags, or other products. When lost, the QR code can be scanned or the number associated with the code can be entered manually into the If I Need Help website to contact the family.
(661) 524-6732
- Autism ID Card: autismidcard.com
Purchase a card to keep in your wallet or pocket to alert first responders in case of emergency.
(412) 605-0113
- Road ID: roadid.com
Purchase wearable IDs for emergency identification. They offer durable, adventure-ready bracelets, shoe IDs, apple watch tags, dog tags, and more.
(800) 345-6336
- Medical Alert: medicalert.org/autism
Purchase medical ID cards, bracelets, or seatbelt tags. You can also purchase an annual Protection Plan for access to 24/7 live response team and additional emergency services.
(800) 432-5378
- Safety Tat: new.safetytat.com
Purchase customizable temporary tattoos for children to wear while traveling with their emergency contact information.
(866) 468-5766
- Ohio BMV ID R Kids: cap4kids.org/columbus/ohio-bmv-id-r-kids
Apply for an Ohio ID Card for your child at any deputy BMV location. The fee is waived for children under age 17 with a disability.
(844) 644-6268
Wandering & Elopement
GPS Monitoring
- About Tracking Technology: awaare.nationalautismassociation.org/tracking-technology
- Rest Assured: restassured.com
Company offering remote home monitoring services to ensure safety, avoid elopement, and assist with daily activities. Contact the company for a quote.
(877)338-9193
- Wynn-Reeth: wynn-reeth.com
Ohio-based company offering Remote Support Services in addition to adult day and other services.
(419)639-2094
- Project Lifesaver: projectlifesaver.org/about-us
Search & Rescue (SAR) program specifically designed for “At Risk” individuals prone to wandering. Provides families with a GPS tracking watch and safety education. Membership fees vary based on location, go to the Find An Agency page to search for your local office by zip code.
(877) 580-5433
- Angel Sense: angelsense.com
Purchase an annual subscription and receive a GPS watch or wearable button with assistive speakerphone, live monitoring and proactive alerting services.
(646) 770-2950
- Care Trak Transmitters: caretrak.com
Offers wearable tracker and a home Perimeter System using radio technology rather than GPS.
(618) 687-3505
- EyezOn: eyezon.com/index.html
Offers home security systems, wearable GPS devices, smoke sensors, wireless sensors, and other technologies.
(647) 503-3400
Medical Equipment
- How to Order Diapers through Insurance:
1. Call your insurance company and ask for approved suppliers. This may be a home delivery company, medical supply pharmacy, or what is called a Durable Medical Equipment (DME) company.
2. Call the supplier and set up an account. Give them the doctor’s name, clinic fax, and phone number for the person writing the prescriptions.
3. Call the prescribing clinic and give them the supplier company information, as well as product details and quantity. The clinic will then complete the prescription and paperwork.
- CAP4Kids Service Animals Resources
- CAP4Kids Assistive Technology & Equipment Resources
Behavior Support