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« Thread Started on May 4, 2009, 11:12pm » | |
Tonight I was at an Autism Task Force meeting as it was the first meeting in our area and wow......tons of information that I didn't know existed. Among this information was that of something called Project Lifesaver.
If you are like me and have an autistic child who wonders or deliberately runs off.......this is something to check to see if it's available in your area as there are places who are willing to help with the funding or family support grant money can be used to pay for it.
The person with the disability will wear a band on their wrist that gives a signal that can be picked up from a portable device that specially trained people will use to find the missing person. When the person is missing or darts off, the caregiver calls 911 to report the missing person and lets them know that they are on the Project Lifesaver program. They will then send out specially trained people to find the missing person using special tracking equipment that picks up the signal from the device that is worn by the disabled person. This program usually finds the missing person within a half hour or less and as of yet has always found the person alive and without any serious injuries.
This program is brand new to our area and since our family grant money can be used to cover the costs of this program, I'm going to sign my son up for it. It costs $300 the first year which covers the bracelet, batteries, wristbands, any other needed supplies. After the first year the program costs $105 a year. The bracelet is able to be worn in water without losing signal and transmitts a signal for a mile in any direction including up in the air........a huge advantage for those who have children, like mine, who climb trees and hide in them and who won't or can't answer when called.
Human Services or the Sheriff's Department should be able to tell you if it's available in your area.
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