Take Me Home Program

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Registered: 08-10-2006
Take Me Home Program
Thu, 07-05-2007 - 9:10pm

Hi everyone!
I just got an email from our local Greater Autism Society of American Group about this new program by our county Sheriff's department. DH and I are thinking of signing up Nick with this one. We already have the Ident-A-Kid ID card, but this looks like a pretty neat program they offer. You guys should contact your local sheriff/police department and see if they offer a program like this one, if you haven't already done it! I noticed when I went to the website it specifically mentions individuals with autism, not disabilities. Our sheriff's dept does some pretty cool stuff for keeping kids safe here.
Christine

Sheriff Drew Alexander
Prosecutor Sherri Bevan Walsh
Take Me Home Program
We are excited about bringing to Summit County a new program designed to provide enhanced service and protection to our citizens with special needs. The Take Me Home program is a database that is maintained by the Prosecutor and Sheriff’s Offices. The database contains individuals who may need special assistance if they are alone or lost, and is for anyone with a disability that impacts their capacity to communicate. The system includes a picture, demographic information and caregiver contacts. If a person in the Take Me Home system is encountered by a law enforcement officer, the officer can query the system by name or by the person’s description to locate the person’s Take Me Home enrollment record. With the information at hand the officer can appropriately assist the individual.
For more information, go to http://www.co.summit.oh.us/Prosecutor/index.htm. Just look for the Take Me Home logo.

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