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Bedford advocate urges Greenberg to adopt neuroinclusive policies and a task force
Summary
A representative from Bedford described steps her town used to become neuroinclusive—task force formation, surveys, staff and police training and a public resource page—and urged Greenberg to adopt a resolution and consider a local task force to replicate the approach.
A guest from Bedford briefed the Greenberg Town Board on a local neuroinclusivity initiative and urged Greenberg to consider a similar formal approach.
The presenter described a multi‑step process Bedford used: establish a neurodiversity task force, conduct community surveys to identify needs, compile a public resource page with services and provider referrals, and implement training for town staff and police. She said the town also created mechanisms to register residents with specific needs (for first responders) and worked with school districts and community partners to expand supports.
"We wanted the town to buy in, and we wanted to know that there was an official stamp that came from the town," the presenter said, recommending Greenberg adopt a formal resolution and form a task force to audit needs and recommend training, services and outreach. Board members expressed interest in learning more, suggested forming a local committee or pairing with Bedford’s group for initial guidance, and asked the guest to share materials and the town’s resolution language.
Next steps: the presenter offered to share Bedford’s survey and resolution text; board members asked staff to follow up to explore whether a town resolution and a short‑term committee would be an appropriate initial step.
