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PA Gathering: Public Safety and Well-Being
Overview
This resource contains information from the second PA Gathering held on July 22, 2021. This contains resources that complement the discussion topic as well as a recording from the event.
This is a recording from the discussion held on July 22, 2021. Participants included self-advocates Tom Hassell, Mike Bomberger, and Dave Knauss, as well as Officer John Burke and ASERT Justice Consultant Kate Hooven.
Public Safety and Well-Being Resources
The Law Social Story, Parts 1-4
These social stories were created to describe the various aspects of the law and justice system to individuals with autism.
View ResourceBe Safe: Community Safety Social Story
This resource, part of the Be Safe resource collection, is a social story for individuals with autism to help explain and teach ways for them to stay safe when they are out in the community.
View ResourceCyber Safety Tips and Tools
These resources, developed by ASERT, provide tips and tools for individuals to help stay safe when using the internet and social media.
View ResourceCyber Safety: Having Fun and Staying Safe Online
This #ASDNext interactive presentation helps teens and adults understand the benefits and risks of technology and learn tips and tools to stay safe online.
View ResourceOnline Safety Social Story
This resource provides a visual guide for individuals with autism about how to be safe online.
View ResourceFire Safety: How to Stay Safe Social Story
This social story was created by ASERT to describe the elements of fire safety for individuals with autism.
View ResourcePolice Autism Community Training
This video provides information for first responders about how to work effectively with people with autism.
This information was developed by the Autism Services, Education, Resources, and Training Collaborative (ASERT). For more information, please contact ASERT at 877-231-4244 or info@PAautism.org. ASERT is funded by the Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations, PA Department of Human Services.