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From August 25 to August 28, 2025, the Autism Society of America team participated in a conference that featured a keynote presentation on Kevin & Avonte's Law, delivered to an audience of approximately 100 attendees. Following the keynote, a panel discussion was held focusing on wandering and related safety concerns. During the conference, the TTA team also provided first responder training and resources to approximately 60 attendees.
Between July 1 and December 31, 2024, the TTA team delivered first responder training and resources to approximately 100 attendees. The training focused on wandering and drowning prevention awareness and strategies, as well as promising practices to support Autism-informed de-escalation during field interactions. Additionally, attendees received information on locative technology to enhance safety and response efforts. Further details about the training content and resources provided are available upon request.
From July 1 to December 31, 2024, the TTA team provided targeted training and technical assistance to site-based grantees via email. These communications focused on key areas such as program implementation, removing barriers to successful program completion, connecting sites to valuable resources, sharing best and promising practices, and fostering community connections. Specifically, the emails emphasized strategies for building relationships with law enforcement, first responders, and healthcare providers to enhance program outcomes and community impact.
From July 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, the TTA team effectively executed a targeted social media campaign focused on Kevin and Avonte's Law and the critical topics of water safety, wandering prevention, and drowning prevention. Engaging and informative posts were disseminated across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn, amplifying awareness and driving action within key audiences. These posts included links to carefully curated resources designed to educate and support families, caregivers, and community members.
Met to discuss available support and document review.
Alignment meeting
TTA kickoff meeting for webinar with BJA
Community Awareness Campaign Internal Marketing Meeting
Reviewed guide produced by site under Kevin and Avonte grant.
TTA meeting
