SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A new region-wide initiative is launching across the Ozarks to make interactions between law enforcement and individuals with disabilities safer and more supportive. The Springfield ...

There’s a new statewide program to help law enforcement better interact with people who have autism. State Police have introduced the visor card program. The card features visual icons that troopers ...

Oklahoma City metro-area law enforcement agencies are launching a program to support inclusive communication. In a news conference, police agencies announced the Blue Envelope Program, which is ...

State Police said Thursday they are launching an Autism Awareness Visor Card Program to help troopers and individuals with autism during interactions. People with autism may face more challenges with ...

Philadelphia, May 5, 2025 – A new study led by researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and St. Joseph’s University found that an innovative virtual reality intervention was helpful for ...

A short VR-based training program helped autistic participants practice police interactions in realistic scenarios, reducing fidgeting and improving key response behaviors after just three sessions.

Multiple police officers dedicated their personal time to come to our Center several times across weeks and months to allow us to determine whether or not the virtual reality intervention would truly ...

The Schubert Center for Child Studies will host an event titled “From Strategies to Solutions – Cleveland’s Evolving Story of Improving Youth & Police Interactions” Tuesday, April 18, from 11:30 a.m.