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keep me safe registry
JOIN THE NEW VULNERABLE PERSONS REGISTRY
IF YOU OR YOUR LOVED ONE WOULD BE VULNERABLE IN A CRISIS BECAUSE OF THEIR SENSORY, MOVEMENT, or COMMUNICATION DIFFERENCES, CONSIDER JOINING THIS VOLUNTARY REGISTRY TO ENSURE FIRST RESPONDERS HAVE THE BEST INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO HELP KEEP YOU (AND THEM) SAFE IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY OR CRISIS.
Autistic children and adults are at an increased risk of abuse, neglect, seclusion,
physical force and unnecessary restraints, which can lead to injury or death.
Individuals and families affected by autism or other neurodiversity may:
1) Register for the KEEP ME SAFE REGISTRY
2) Request KEEP ME SAFE DECALS to place on their home and/or car
to alert first responders that extra care and accommodations may be needed
in an emergency or crisis to help ensure the safety of a vulnerable individual and those responding.
CURRENTLY AVAILABLE IN VANDERBURGH CO, INDIANA
If you are interested in bring this program to another community, contact Optimal Rhythms at 812.490.9401
KEEPING VULNERABLE CHILDREN AND ADULTS SAFE
If you or your loved one would be vulnerable (anxious, impulsive, dysregulated, unable to speak or communicate without assistance, hypersensitive to sights or sounds, combative, a flight risk, etc) in a crisis, consider joining the volunteer registry to ensure First Responders have access to the best information to help keep everyone safe in the event of
an emergency or crisis.
The information shared in the registry will then be provided to local dispatch for safe-keeping until it is needed. When a home or vehicle that is listed on the registry receives a 911 call or is involved in an accident or a traffic stop, First Responders are being trained to look for the KEEP ME SAFE Decal and indicate to dispatch if the home or car is registered. Dispatch will then provide valuable information to the First Responders on the call to ensure that they are best equipped to respond to the needs of the registered vulnerable person.
KEEP ME SAFE - THE WHY and HOW
It is our mission to improve the lives of individual with sensory, motor, and communication challenges in our community who may be vulnerable in situations in which they experience stress, sensory overload, an inability to communicate reliably or be understood, etc. This registry is designed with these individuals in mind, paired with the desire of our local first responders to have good information about the needs of a vulnerable person as they attempt to interact with them in the community or provide support to them in a crisis.
To apply to be on the registry and to gain authorization to pick up your KEEP ME SAFE Decals, you will meet with a highly-trained and compassionate staff at Optimal Rhythms. They will assist you in completing the Registry Form, upload the vulnerable person's headshot, and provide you authorization for your decal(s).
Click on the link below to get started.
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OUR STAFF ARE TRAINED AND READY TO HELP
Please have the following information ready and available to complete the registry form:
- Name, address, age, date of birth, current height/weight of the vulnerable person
- License plate numbers and descriptions of vehicles in which the person often rides
- Headshot of the vulnerable person
- Name and contact information for the Emergency Contact(s) for the vulnerable person
- Name and contact information for the Individual's doctor
"Imagine being autistic and having intention supreme to do what is asked but your body refuses!! Ask, but talk to me in an adult tone. Baby talk tells me you think I'm stupid.”
Dan Burgess, Autistic Self-Advocate
"I’m really terrified of the police killing me. Police fear me because I try to respond but I can’t control my body.”
Josh Greiner, Autistic Self-Advocate
"The wellbeing and lives of autistic individuals are at imminent risk. We must also recognize that when someone needs support, it’s not a mental illness crisis.”
Ben Breaux, Autistic Self-Advocate
"Please understand. I cannot speak but I am not dumb. My body does not listen to my instructions or yours. Live not to control me. I am never wanting to hurt anyone! Lead me to safety and treat me with respect to help me best!”
Noel Doogs, Autistic Self-Advocate
KEEP ME SAFE DECALS AVAILABLE
Joining the KEEP ME SAFE REGISTRY will allow you to receive one (1) decal for each vehicle and home listed on your registry.