Media Advisory-Autism First Responder Video Press Conference


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Autism Awareness_Training Video news release

Contact: Susan Risdon at (214)226-6741    susan@redmediagroup.com

MEDIA ADVISORY FOR NEWS CONFERENCE ON TUESDAY, APRIL 5 AT 1 P.M.

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Autism Society of Central Texas, Williamson County EMS, Round Rock Fire Dept. and Round Rock Police Dept. Team Up to Release an Autism Training Video for Law Enforcement and First Responders During Autism Awareness Month

WHAT: The Autism Society of Central Texas today is releasing a ground breaking training video that is going to be provided for free to educate law enforcement officers and first responders about the signs to look for when encountering a person with autism.  The video features local teens and young adults with autism as they interact with police officers, EMS workers and firefighters.

WHO: Suzanne Potts, Exec. Director of the Autism Society of Central Texas

Dan Cohen, Captain, Clinical Practice, Williamson County EMS

Capt. John Collins, Round Rock Fire Dept.

Round Rock Police Chief Allen Banks

Precinct One Commissioner Lisa Birkman

Rep. Larry Gonzales, District 52 (pending)

WHEN: Tuesday, April 5th, 2016 at 1 p.m.

WHERE: Medic 11 – Williamson Co. EMS

               1781 E Old Settlers Blvd

               Round Rock, Texas 78664

               (512) 244-8680