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Stow City Commission hears update on regional 'blue envelope' program for first-responder interactions
Summary
The Commission on Inclusion was briefed on the 'blue envelope' program, which places a marked envelope in vehicles containing contact and medical information to help first responders identify and assist people with disabilities; local distribution would be managed by Summit DD and police outreach is pending amid a leadership transition.
The Stow City Commission on Inclusion received an update on the regional "blue envelope" program during its meeting.
Kimmy, identified in the meeting as a community training specialist with the Autism Society, described the program as a simple, visible system first responders can use to recognize vehicles occupied by people with disabilities. "When they see this sticker, then they should expect this envelope to be handed to them," Kimmy said, explaining that…
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