March 24, 2017, 9:00a-4:00p
SUNY College at Old Westbury
220 Store Hill Rd.
Old Westbury, NY 11568
Student Union Building: Multi-Purpose Rooms
Speaker: Mr. David Whalen, Niagara University
Fee: $25.00 (A Light Breakfast & Lunch Will Be Provided)
REGISTER ONLINE: www.owautism.com
SUNY Old Westbury, through a grant from the NYS Regional Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders, is proud to present Niagara University’s Law Enforcement Disability Awareness Training. This is the nation’s premier training program for first responders. Recognized by the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services as the State’s training for law enforcement in response to individuals with disabilities, the program was recently added to the Basic Course for Police Officers. The ability to respond to individuals with autism and other disabilities has posed varying challenges to officers across the country and high-profile cases have exposed the need for more involved awareness and education. As the population increases and more individuals are active in the community, the need to ensure accurate and appropriate response is critical. Autism Spectrum Disorder is now present in 1 in 68 children. The characteristics, and how to recognize, identify and properly respond, are imperative across educational settings.
Topics covered will include:
School-aged Children with Autism
Disabilities defined & appropriate response
Role of caregivers and service providers
Candid video instruction
Federal/municipality roles & responsibilities
Disability community perspective
Challenging scenarios & behaviors
Current trends and topics
Americans with Disabilities Act
Etiquette and interaction skills
Extensive amount of resources
If you are a Campus Safety Officer, School Resource Officer, or School Security, and have a desire to respond properly to individuals with disabilities, we invite you to register for this training. This program is customized for School and Higher Education officers.
