Empowering Safer Lives Through Community Support
We compiled this resource list from materials we found helpful for individuals, families, and those who support families in living safe, healthy lives.
The items listed are provided for informational purposes only and are not endorsed by our organization.
Our Resources Library:
- Home Preparedness and Safety Resources
Elopement/wandering prevention
Home safety (locks, alarms, environmental modifications)
- Mesh Window Safety Guard
- Cardinal Gates Door Guardian
- Prime-Line U 9888 Flip Action Door Lock
- Bi-fold Door Lock
- Keyless Child Safety Locks
- Child Proof Door Lever Lock
- Door Alarm
- Window Alarm
- All-in-One Motion Sensor and Alarm
- Wireless Motion Sensor Alarm
- Motion Sensor and Pager
- Wireless Motion Sensor with Push Notifications
Fire, severe weather, and emergency preparedness
- Fire
- Natural Disaster/Emergency Preparedness
- Preparedness
- September 26th Project
- Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities | Emergency Preparedness and Disability Inclusion | CDC
- Preparing for Disaster for People with Disabilities and other Special Needs
- Ready Now! Emergency Preparedness Tool Kit | OHSU
- PIDS-Personal-Prep-Plan-Checklist-Accessible-UPDATED-4.25.25.pdf
Car Safety - Locks & Harnesses
First aid and medical emergencies
Water safety and drowning prevention
Safe use of equipment and mobility aids
2. Health Resources
Prepared medical appointments
- AASPIRE Healthcare Toolkit | Organization for Autism Research
- Expert Columns: Helping Adults with Intellectual Disabilities Prepare for Medical and Dental Appointments
- Personal_Emergency_Profile_copyright
- Durable Medical Equipment in Disasters
- Health Passport
- What Caregivers Want You to Know
- Tips for a Successful Office Visit
- What Pediatricians Should Know About
Medication management and safe storage
Oral health care access
Consent and bodily autonomy
Sexual health and healthy relationships
Protection from abuse, neglect, or exploitation
Recognizing signs of illness or injury and when to seek help
Nutrition
Blood Work Parents
3. Transportation Safety
Car seat and vehicle safety (childhood to adulthood)
Pedestrian skills (looking both ways, crossing safely)
Being Stopped by Police
Public transportation use and safety planning
Ride-share awareness and personal protection
- Transit Assessment Guide for Students | National Aging and Disability Transportation Center
- Travel training | Easter Seals’ Project Action
Driving readiness and safe driving skills (when appropriate)
5. Community & Public Safety
Stranger danger and safe interactions
Navigating public spaces (crosswalks, public transit, malls, parks)
Law enforcement and first responder interactions
- https://autismriskmanagement.com/
- First Responder Training | Autism Hero Project
- First Responder | Autism Society
- Blue Envelope Program | NPS-AID PROGRAM
- Police Safety Discussion Form - ENGLISH - Living Safely
- Police Safety Discussion Form - SPANISH - Living Safely - Información de seguridad municipal general
- Mid-Atlantic ADA Center Video
Managing Racism
Lockdown Drills
6. Internet & Digital Safety
Safe internet use (avoiding scams, predators, misinformation)
Social media boundaries and privacy
- NetSmartz
Online bullying, harassment, and exploitation risks
Passwords, data privacy, and digital literacy
7. Emotional & Social Safety
Recognizing unsafe or unhealthy relationships
Coping skills for trauma, grief, and loss
Boundaries and assertiveness skills
Access to mental health resources
8. Housing & Independent Living Safety
Housing Information
Safe cooking and food preparation videos
Utility and electrical safety
Independent living skills (laundry, cleaning, personal care)
Emergency planning for power outages or natural disasters
- PIDS-Personal-Prep-Plan-Checklist-Accessible-UPDATED-4.25.25.pdf
- SAMHSA Disability Training for Emergency Planners
- Tornado Preparedness for the Disability Community
- Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities Natural Disaster Video
- FEMA & American Red Cross Disaster Preparation Guide
- FEMA Caregiver Preparedness Guide
Crisis planning for caregiver illness or loss
9. Financial & Legal Safety
Avoiding scams, fraud, and exploitation
Understanding financial literacy basics (spending, saving, budgeting)
Guardianship, estate planning, and wills
Supported decision-making and rights advocacy
Criminal Justice
10. Lifespan & Specialized Safety
Foster care and guardianship transitions
Aging and elder care safety (falls, scams, medical emergencies)
Safety planning for individuals with communication differences (non-vocal, hearing-impaired, etc.)
- American Public Health Association - Preparedness for Vision Impaired People
- National Association of the Deaf - Emergency Preparedness
- American Red Cross - Disaster Preparedness and the Deaf Community
- Ready.gov Disability Emergency Plan
- ADA.gov Emergency Planning
- FEMA Preparedness Video
- Psychiatric Patient Movement During Emergencies
- SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline & Coping Tips
Trauma-informed safety strategies
Inclusive resources in multiple languages and literacy levels
11. Educational & Workplace Safety
Participation in school or vocational programs
Job site safety training
Workplace accommodations and advocacy