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Bruce's Buddies presents sensory 'comfort bags' for first responders
Summary
Bruce's Buddies asked the Cheatham County Commission to support a program placing sensory 'comfort bags' (about $50 each) in sheriff's and EMS vehicles to help people with sensory disorders during emergency responses; the group also described outreach, training and a June 4 Summerfest for sensory individuals.
Jody Van of Bruce's Buddies presented a proposal for sensory "comfort bags" to be placed with EMS and sheriff's deputies to help people who have sensory issues during emergency responses. "These bags contain items that someone who has sensory issues, it would help calm them or help occupy them in the time of emergency," Van said, describing communication cards, ear protection and other calming items.
Van said the group has worked with local law enforcement and school resource…
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