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Has one of the least expensive monthly payments that uses GPS technology. 800-733-6632 www.greatcall.com/5Star Adiant Mobile Offers a variety of watch-sized, shock-proof products with GPS locators. Works with a monthly monitoring service similar to a home security system, can be tied into a smartphone or computer and can locate a child within 10 feet. www.adiantmobile.com Amber Alert Smart Locator GPS-based tracking with additional features such as “breadcrumbing”(tracking exact path of child), low battery alerts, off/on alerts, and alerts for when a child is within 500 feet of a registered sex offender’s home. www.amberalertgps.com AngelSense Wearable GPS device designed for children with special needs. Analytic Server continuously monitors child’s location; alerts any unexpected changes. Web and mobile app provides access to schedule, map and picture views, find-child mode and listen-in capabilities. 888-999-2023 www.angelsense.com Autism Safety: National Autism Association Excellent resources about restraint and seclusion, bullying prevention, suicide prevention and wandering for families, school personnel and first responders. www.autismsafety.org Find’em Scent Safe Dedicated to improving public safety by providing and advocating for tactical, rapid-response recovery of wandering or missing persons, through the use of personal scent technologies and public safety education. 951-310-8657 www.findemscentsafe.com GET SAFE Targeted curriculum for schools and organizations for people

with disabilities including bullying and disabilities awareness. Using a combination of counseling, education, physical training and humor, trainers engage groups in an interactive forum to bring awareness to at-risk populations. 714-834-0050 www.getsafeusa.com HereO GPS Tracking Watch Water-resistant, real-time GPS location device created specifically for children ages 3 and up featuring safe zone alert, panic alert, tamper alert, and low battery notification. 347-699-5477 www.hereofamily.com If I Need Help Personal Wearable QR ID Codes ID Cards, dog tags, patches and clothing with personalized QR codes to help reunite lost children or adults with their families. Smartphones can read basic safety and contact information to help individuals who may not be able to communicate. 661-524-6732 www.ifineedhelp.org MedicAlert Provides members with MedicAlert neck chains or bracelets that alert emergency responders of basic medical conditions, allergies, or special needs when the member is unconscious or unable to speak. 800-432-5378 www.medicalert.org Medical ID Marketplace Fashionable, informative ID medical jewelry including TEXT ID jewelry, which allows the first responder to send an alert about the wearer to 10 different people with a single text. 877-651-5186 www.hopepaige.com MediPal Inc., Emergency Seatbelt ID Affordable seatbelt attachment that provides contact and comprehensive health information to first responders in the event of an emergency. Transfers easily to a purse, backpack strap, wheelchair, waist belt or arm. www.medipal.com

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Pacific Safety Center Nationally certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPST) teach parents and caregivers how to keep children safe by choosing the right car seat, installing and using it correctly. 9880 Via Pasar #F, SD, 92126 858-621-2313 www.carseat.psc411.com

Self Defense Clinic Jing Shen Kuoshu-based selfdefense clinic for people with physical disabilities including those in wheelchairs to help build confidence in assessing danger and provide basic strategies to avoid or defend against attack. 619-379-4265 www.atf.coach/disabilities

Project Lifesaver Project Lifesaver provides RF transmitted, waterproof bracelets and ankle bracelets, training, certification and support to law enforcement, public safety organizations and community groups throughout the country. 877-580-5433 www.projectlifesaver.org

Take Me Home Registry Sheriff’s Department program registers children and adults with cognitive delays or dementia in the event that they become lost. www.sdsheriff.net/tmh

Rady Children’s Hospital’s Transportation Safety Program Offers car seat inspections. Educates parents on how to install car seats, teen passenger safety, and installation services for children with special healthcare needs. www.driventosafety.org Rebuilding Together San Diego: Safe at Home Program Volunteers make small home repairs to ensure the safety of low- income homeowners with children and physically disabled homeowners. 2013 Franklin Ave., SD, 92113 619-231-7873 www.rebuildingtogethersd.org Safety Guide for Disabled Pedestrians Important tips for safe pedestrian travel for persons with physical disabilities. www.onlineloancalculator.org/ resources/disabled-pedestrians .php Salvation Army Disaster Relief Services Provides medical equipment, temporary housing and specialized meals during disaster. Works with San Diego County Autism Society and other groups to serve those with disabilities. 800-728-7825 www.usw.salvationarmy.org

Temporary Tattoos With a Purpose Lost and Found Temporary Tattoos help children remember important phone numbers when they are stressed due to separation or injury. They last 3-5 days and aren’t removable like devices or wristbands. www.tattooswithapurpose.com VestIDD Record keeping app parents store a child’s vital info and share it with trusted providers and emergency contacts, eliminating a paper trail. www.specialvest.com

SOCIAL SKILLS PROGRAMS ACES, Inc. (See listing under Education) Club Beacons Fun, themed social skills group for ages 16-20 with ID/DD. 6150 Yarrow Dr. #E Carlsbad, CA 92011 760-448-6230 www.beaconsnorthcounty.com Club Xcite Offers one-on-one, in-home and small group social skill-building, tutoring and coaching to kids ages 5-15. 10855 Sorrento Valley Rd. SD, 92121 858-779-9674 www.clubxcite.com Community ConNext (See listing under Behavioral and Mental Helath)


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