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IDD Safe on Firearm Trainer’s Podcast
Lt. Stan Campbell recently appeared on the Firearm Trainer Podcast to discuss IDD Safe’s mission and the national impact of its program to help people Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities (IDD) get home safe. This pioneering initiative equips individuals with IDD with safety and de-escalation tools, specifically tailored for encounters with law enforcement. Stan shares insights…
Read MoreIDD Safe and DRTC to Introduce National Certification for Safe Police Encounters
IDD Safe, in collaboration with the Dale Rogers Training Center (DRTC) and LearningQ, is thrilled to announce the launch of the “Safety and Police Encounters” certification program, a pioneering national initiative. This program empowers individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to navigate police encounters safely and confidently. Set to launch in February 2025, this…
Read MoreHouse Bill 3671 Passes: A Milestone for Autism Safety in Oklahoma
We are thrilled to announce that Oklahoma House Bill 3671 has successfully passed, marking a transformative step toward safer, more compassionate interactions between first responders and individuals with autism. This bill allows Oklahomans with autism to voluntarily add an autism indicator to their driver’s license or state ID, providing critical context that helps first responders…
Read MoreOklahoma House Bill 3671: Empowering First Responders and Individuals with Autism
In a significant step towards creating safer, more inclusive interactions between individuals with autism and first responders, Oklahoma House Bill 3671 proposes an important new initiative. Under this bill, individuals with autism in Oklahoma will have the option to voluntarily add an autism indicator to their driver’s license or state ID. This discreet designation aims…
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