There is a specific Youth CIT training for school resource officers that uses the same good principles of learning the seven effective listening skills to de-escalate situations.  I don't know of any that are disability specific as the address the behavior of anyone that would come in contact with first responders.  Let me know if you find anything else.  marcia

On Fri, Sep 16, 2016 at 10:18 AM, Lawyer, Heidi (VBPD) <xxxxxx@vbpd.virginia.gov> wrote:

Thanks Pat, I think we have CIT here as well but folks want something I more depth. I will take a look at the website. 

 

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Virginia Board for People with Disabilities (VBPD)

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From: xxxxxx@nacdd.simplelists.com [mailto:xxxxxx@nacdd.simplelists.com] On Behalf Of Maichle, Pat (DSHS)
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We have CIT. If you're interested I can send a link or look at the NAMIDE.org website. Pat

 

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On Sep 16, 2016 11:07 AM, "Lawyer, Heidi (VBPD)" <xxxxxx@VBPD.virginia.gov> wrote:

Do any of you states have a training curriculum for law enforcement and individuals w/DD, basically an umbrella curriculum with specialized modules for different disabilities. THANKS!!

 

Heidi Lawyer

Executive Director

Virginia Board for People with Disabilities (VBPD)

1100 Bank Street, 7th Floor, Richmond, VA  23219

804-786-9369

800-846-4464

www.VaBoard.org

 

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