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MEDIA ADVISORY: Autism/IDD Unit Hosts Driver Safety Course and Mock Traffic Stops

For Immediate Release: Monday, October 24, 2022

MEDIA ADVISORY

WHO:         Autism/Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Unit, Montgomery County Police Department

WHEN:       Tuesday, November 1, 2022

                   2-6 p.m.

 

WHERE:    Public Safety Headquarters

                   Upper parking lot, marked by cones  

                  100 Edison Park Drive

                  Gaithersburg, MD 20878

 

The Montgomery County Police Department – Autism/Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Unit will be conducting a driver safety course, to teach those with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities the importance of being a safe driver and what to do if they are pulled over or in an accident.

During the course, general driver safety will be discussed, and participants will have the opportunity to participate in mock traffic stops.

Participants must first complete an online course, before signing up for the mock traffic stops.

You must also possess a valid driver’s license or learner’s permit. If you do not have a driver’s license or learner’s permit, you can still participate in the online course.

To sign up, please use the following link, https://pathfindersforautism.org/traffic-stop-moco/.

The Montgomery County Autism/IDD Unit was established in 2004 and provides a broad approach to safety and action, along with awareness, for those with autism and other intellectual disabilities.

Media, please contact the Public Information Office to confirm attendance.

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Release ID: 22-504
Media Contact: L.N.J.Ivey 
Categories: media-advisory