The Overland Park Police Department and other local first responder agencies have rolled out a new program designed to help individuals who are neurodivergent better communicate with first responders in emergencies. The idea is to allow individuals who are neurodivergent — that is, people who have autism or other neurological function differences, like ADHD or ADD — to voluntarily place reflective stickers provided by the police department above the lock on a front door. That way, if a first responder comes to their residence, they will be better informed of the needs of the individual they are trying to help. Additionally, the police department started a blue envelope program, which is intended to provide the same kind of information but at traffic stops. (An individual can hand a blue envelope to a first responder and provide information about an individual’s specific needs.
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