More and more police departments are participating in a new program meant to help drivers who are on the autism spectrum who may panic when stopped by police while driving. The Blue Envelope Program ...
To de-escalate interactions between police officers and drivers on the autism spectrum, the Healey administration announced the launch of the Blue Envelope Program. This voluntary program will offer ...
A new statewide initiative is aiming to make traffic stops safer and less stressful for drivers with autism or mental health ...
PROVIDENCE — Drivers in Rhode Island now have a new tool in their toolbox — or glovebox, that is. The state’s Division of Motor Vehicles has launched the “Blue Envelope Initiative,” a new program ...
The Green Envelope Program, established under Act 531, is available to individuals diagnosed with a mental illness. It ...
WEST GOSHEN–There is a new way for those on the autism spectrum and with other special needs to communicate with police and first responders. A voluntary program is designed primarily for the ...
This story originally appeared in The Centre County Gazette. BELLEFONTE — A routine traffic stop can be a stressful experience for any driver, but for individuals with autism, intellectual ...
Almost everyone gets nervous during a traffic stop, but people with disabilities also worry about whether an officer understands their condition or could misinterpret their symptoms. An Inland Empire ...