The National Autism Association, Inc. (NAA) received a $146,679 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Bureau of Justice Assistance (CFDA 16.015 - Missing Alzheimer's Disease Patient Assistance Program) to continue its core "Big Red Safety Box" program. This program provides educational and prevention tools to families throughout the U.S. to help prevent wandering incidents, injuries or death, or the need for police involvement for individuals with autism. The funding will enable the distribution of 5,000 additional free safety boxes, including 1,000 Spanish-translated boxes, to reach high-risk populations such as Black, Hispanic, and female individuals. Each safety box includes a variety of resources like educational materials, door/window alarms, ID tags, and visual prompts to assist caregivers and individuals with autism in developing early safety skills and preventing exit-seeking behaviors. This 3-year grant award started on October 1, 2024 and will run through September 30, 2027.
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