Renewed Interest From Parents Of Autistic Children For Project Lifesaver
(KFOR NEWS June 10, 2021) The search continues for 12 year old, Ryan Larsen of LaVista. the boy with Autism hasn’t been seen since May 17th. It’s led to a renewed interest by parents of autistic children to learn more about a potentially life saving device from Project Lifesaver. Lincoln has had this resource for children who are prone to wandering since October 2018.
Citizens enrolled in Project Lifesaver wear a small transmitter on the wrist or ankle that emits an individualized frequency signal. If an enrolled client goes missing, the caregiver notifies 911, and a trained emergency team responded to the wanderer’s area. The first responders will then use the client’s individualized frequency to locate the position of the individual. The knowledge given from the community policing courses is best applied in this situation because the first responders will know how to best approach the client once found, and allow them to be brought back to safety.
Now, anyone can contact the Autism Family Network to sign up and be part of the program. The Project Lifesaver bracelet comes at a cost of $300. Families can also choose to Pay-as-you-go and pay $20 a month for 15 months until it’s paid off. If families cannot afford either program, there are grants available for qualifying families.
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