The Springfield Police Department is introducing the Blue Envelope Program in partnership with The Autism Hero Project.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When drivers with autism encounter police officers, they are often unsettled by the lights, sounds and communication challenges ...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The state’s disability commission met in Richmond Thursday, September 4 to discuss a new program that aims to help drivers with autism during traffic stops. House Bill 2501 ...

A bill to improve police interactions with motorists on the autism spectrum is one vote from passing in the House after clearing its final Committee hurdle this week, though it’ll need to bounce back ...

Blue envelopes would quickly identify drivers with autism to Arizona's public safety officers, allowing clearer communication ...

SB 418 will strengthen officer preparedness, reduce misunderstandings and give families greater peace of mind as their loved ...

The Windsor Police Department launched a new program aimed at easing communication during traffic stops, offering free “blue ...

The Warminster Township Police Department in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, is rolling out a new program to help officers work better with people who communicate differently. For drivers with autism or ...

A name, a few contact numbers, and a brief description about autism on a simple blue envelope is helping police officers in Throop identify drivers who may need more assistance during a traffic stop. ...

Ullner said she contacted Police Chief Michael Roberts about the program after learning about it via a social media post by the police department of another Ohio municipality. “It sounded like a good ...