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Sterling Heights expands special‑needs registry and adaptive recreation offerings
Summary
Lieutenant Craig Cole outlined the regional SAVES special‑needs registry and QR code system; Parks & Recreation supervisor Becca Lynn described sensory spaces, sensory‑friendly events and adaptive equipment the city provides or will expand.
The Sterling Heights council heard two linked presentations on services for people with disabilities and the city’s work to make events and public spaces more accessible.
Lieutenant Craig Cole described the SAVES project (Special needs, Autism, Vulnerable persons, Elderly, Safety): a regional nonprofit‑backed registry that allows families to enter emergency contacts and receive a set of QR codes and a ‘blue envelope’ to help first responders identify vulnerable people and access critical…
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