There's a new tool created by the Pennsylvania State Police for individuals with autism to enhance interactions with law enforcement officers. The cards, which include a person’s name, contact information and emergency contacts, state that the cardholder has autism and urge officers to be patient and direct in their interactions.

Lieutenant Adam Reed with the Pennsylvania State Police and Mark Davis, President and CEO of Pennsylvania Advocacy and Resources for Autism and Intellectual Disability joined The Spark to offer how the new informational cards will impact those living with autism. Listen to the podcast to hear the conversation.

There's a new tool created by the Pennsylvania State Police for individuals with autism to enhance interactions with law enforcement officers. The <a href="https://www.psp.pa.gov/public-safety/Documents/Autism_card.pdf">cards</a>, which include a person’s name, contact information and emergency contacts, state that the cardholder has autism and urge officers to be patient and direct in their interactions.
Lieutenant Adam Reed with the <a href="https://www.pa.gov/en/agencies/psp/newsroom/after-meeting-with-advocates--pennsylvania-state-police-unveils-.html">Pennsylvania State Police</a> and Mark Davis, President and CEO of <a href="https://www.par.net/">Pennsylvania Advocacy and Resources for Autism and Intellectual Disability</a> joined The Spark to offer how the new informational cards will impact those living with autism. Listen to the podcast to hear the conversation.

When people come together and talk about really interesting topics, great questions spark better understanding and opportunities for new ideas to form. On The Spark from WITF, hosts Scott LaMar and Aniya Faulcon start the conversations about what’s happening in the world and at home. Share your ideas at https://witf.org/programs/the-spark.

When people come together and talk about really interesting topics, great questions spark better understanding and opportunities for new ideas to form. On The Spark from <a href="https://www.witf.org">WITF</a>, hosts Scott LaMar and Aniya Faulcon start the conversations about what’s happening in the world and at home. Share your ideas at <a href="https://witf.org/programs/the-spark">https://witf.org/programs/the-spark</a>.

The Spark

When people come together and talk about really interesting topics, great questions spark better understanding and opportunities for new ideas to form. On The Spark from WITF, hosts Scott LaMar and Aniya Faulcon start the conversations about what’s happening in the world and at home. Share your ideas at <a href="https://witf.org/programs/the-spark">https://witf.org/programs/the-spark</a>.

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