Empowering Safer Lives Through Community Support

At Safety Outreach Assessment and Resources (SOAR), we are dedicated to empowering individuals and families with the tools they need to live safely, confidently, and independently. Our extensive list of safety resources is all here in one easy-to-find location. 

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Resources That Families Need Most

SOAR is more than just a program—it is a lifespan safety partner. We provide the resources families need, including:

Family Safety Kits and home modification recommendations.

Training and Education for families, caregivers, schools, and first responders.

Skill Development Checklists to teach vital abilities like calling 911 or safe decision-making.

Crisis and Advocacy Support through partnerships with law enforcement and healthcare providers.

Research and Innovation that ensures our services evolve with community needs.

Our Resource Hub also offers adaptive equipment, funding assistance information, caregiver workshops, advocacy guidance, and state and federal disability rights education.

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Our Resources Library:

Home Preparedness and Safety Resources 

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How to get through TSA with autistic child?


1st thing to do when you arrive is go to guest services and let them know you are traveling with an autistic child. They will skip the line and take you right through to security. They will give you priority which means you can choose to board first or last to insure the child doesn't get overwhelmed.

5. Community & Public Safety

Stranger danger and safe interactions with unfamiliar people

Navigating public spaces (crosswalks, public transit, malls, parks)

Safe internet use (avoiding scams, predators, misinformation)

Social media boundaries and privacy

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

Safe peer interactions and friendships

Access to mental health resources

8. Housing & Independent Living Safety

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

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