Handle With Care Registry
If you live in Erie County New York, this message is for you!
The Erie County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with NAMI-NYS, introduced an extremely helpful resource, the Handle with Care Registry.
This registry aims to equip deputies and emergency responders with the information they need to deliver better care for your loved ones.
Caregivers can use the registry to share information about special needs, such as Autism, Down Syndrome, Alzheimer’s, Dementia, or Substance Use Disorders.
Important Updates for Your Medical ID
A way to help anyone who may be helping your child!
Add information about your child on your medical ID contact card on your phone and viewable when your phone is locked!
Ideas include triggers for your child, calming strategies, helpful language and additional emergency contacts!
Handicap Permit for Safety
Attention caregivers who have a child that elopes (runs away) or a lack of safety awareness, this is for you!
I can’t tell you how many times I had to not only catch my daughter, but carry her for what felt like miles to safety, our car.
Here I will walk you through the process of obtaining a handicap tag for children with autism who may face safety challenges like awareness.
A handicap tag can be a game-changer, providing safer parking options and easier access to support when you need it most!
Find your application on your local DMV website, New York’s link is below!