Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jul. 28—For first responders, it is sometimes difficult to know how to interact with people with developmental disabilities in an ...

The wail of police sirens and the flashing red and blue cruiser lights during a traffic stop can be quite unnerving for most people, but for autistic and neurodivergent drivers, the situation can lead ...

Earlier this year, the Boulder Police Department launched a new Blue Envelope Program aimed at improving interactions between police and community members. The envelopes have tips for successful ...

ROANOKE, VA – For Sergeant Rick Garletts, the push to make traffic stops safer begins at home. “The anxiety I’ve had with all the kids driving is crashes, you know, the normal things parents usually ...

A traffic stop can be a nerve-wracking experience for anyone. In Dare County, people with disabilities now can show a blue envelope to law enforcement to help with communication. "It has different ...

VIRGINIA, USA — Getting pulled over can be nerve-wracking for anyone. However, for people on the autism spectrum, that moment can quickly turn overwhelming or dangerous, especially if communication ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A new driving program in Indiana has the potential to transform the way police interact with drivers with disabilities. The Blue Envelope Program is a nationwide awareness tool ...

PROVIDENCE – The state has launched a new initiative to ease communication between drivers on the autism spectrum and law enforcement officers during traffic stops. The Rhode Island Division of Motor ...

DENVER (KDVR) — Jefferson County is adopting the Blue Envelope Program, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office announced in a video on social media. The program was introduced in Connecticut in 2020 ...