π¨ FREE Training for First Responders!π¨
Understanding Autism: A Guide for First Responders & Search and Rescue Professionals
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Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
π Time: 8:00 AM β 12:00 PM
π Location: 513 3rd St., Ellwood City, PA 16117
π² Cost: FREE (Registration Required)
π§ Register with: Melissa Parker β
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Join Liam Search and Rescue as we host Blue Bridge Autism Training, a powerful in-person course designed to help first responders confidently and compassionately serve individuals on the autism spectrum.
Led by Captain (R) Gerald Turning, a retired law enforcement officer with 25 years of service and a proud autism dad, this training covers:
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De-escalation strategies
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Overcoming communication barriers
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Understanding sensory challenges
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Identifying individuals with autism
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Search tactics for missing persons
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Gaining cooperation and compliance
Participants will receive a certificate upon completion and leave better prepared to serve all members of the community.
Whether you're in fire, police, EMS, dispatch, or SAR β this training is for you. Help us build a safer, more inclusive future for individuals with autism.
π’ Space is limited β reserve your spot today!
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