Brian Focht was thinking like a father and firefighter. His son was young and diagnosed with autism, and Focht was learning firsthand how overwhelming some situations could be for those on the ...

Sometimes just a small package can do a world of good. Last week, Assistant Fire Chief David Pelonzi of the Bourne Fire/Rescue Emergency Services began distributing new sensory kits to help people ...

MOBILE, Ala. – Each shift at the Mobile Police Department is now better equipped with both the tools and knowledge of how to respond to individuals with special needs, especially those with a sensory ...

NEWSWATCH SEVEN AT SIX. STARTING TODAY, OMAHA POLICE HAVE ANOTHER TOOL TO HELP THEM INTERACT WITH PEOPLE WITH AUTISM. THANK YOU FOR JOINING US ON BILL SCHAMMERT. I’M JULIE CORNELL. WE TOLD YOU ABOUT ...

SALT LAKE CITY — More than 600 autism sensory kits are now in the hands of Utah Highway Patrol Troopers and will be used to help respond to community members experiencing mental challenges. Cheryl ...

The Mustang Fire Department has plenty of tools to help fight fires. But now they have a new resource to help those affected by fires, specifically those who may be overwhelmed by first responders on ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – Lucas Oil Stadium is bringing inclusion to people with autism and those with sensory issues. The venue has had 20 sensory kits available since February 2020. Guests are currently ...

When Seal Beach police officers hit the streets, their patrol vehicles are packed with devices and pieces of equipment designed to keep them and the public safe in unforeseen circumstances. And now ...

COARSEGOLD, Calif. (KFSN) -- Students at Minarets High School are taking action to make sure every student has the tools they need to succeed in the classroom, but they need your help. The students ...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Sensory kits will be available for checkout at Charles Schwab Field during the College World Series, according to the Autism Action Partnership. “Autism Spectrum Disorder affects ...

His son was young and diagnosed with autism, and Focht was learning firsthand how overwhelming some situations could be for those on the spectrum. As an emergency responder, he couldn't help but think ...