The Autism Alliance of Michigan and Wayne County Sheriff Department

are pleased to collaborate to offer

“The Michigan Autism Safety Awareness “

Featuring Mr. Dennis Debbaudt

International Autism Safety Expert

The Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM) will be hosting a FREE state-wide autism safety training opportunity to individuals across Michigan. With the prevalence of autism increasing an estimated 17-18 percent per year in the U.S., the likelihood of law enforcement, fire/rescue, educators, community members, and others coming into contact with an individual with autism is extremely great.

This training offers options for positively managing stressful or potentially dangerous situations with individuals with autism. This includes issues around wandering, law enforcement situations, family planning for emergencies, and much more.

Click here for more information.

Registration opens January 9, 2012.
The sessions will be held at DTE Headquarters (Town Center), One Energy Plaza, Detroit, MI.

Parking and Additional Information:
Parking is in the MGM Grand structure on the west side of DTE, in the Southeast corner of the parking structure. There is a door that goes directly to the DTE employee entrance. Go DOWN to the 2nd Floor and come through doors. There should be volunteers available to assist as you arrive and get you to Town Center.

Note that your name should be on a registration list if you registered online. DTE security will need to clear everyone coming into the building.
DTE Headquarters Map

If you plan on attending a session at DTE Headquarters, please register for the appropriate session below.
Note: Although each presentation is targeted to a specific audience in a specific area, the participants are welcome to attend one or all of the sessions.


Law Enforcement Safety Training Sessions

February 7, 2012 – 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM  or 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM


Family Safety Training Session

February 7, 2012 – 6:00 PM -8:30 PM


Fire/Rescue/EMS Safety Training Session

February 8, 2012 – 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM


Educators/Community/Autism Professionals Safety Training Session

February 8, 2012 – 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM


AAoM would like to thank other Michigan organizations that are assisting in funding or developing this training including:

Autism Resource Network (ARN), Traverse City

Autism Society-Macomb/St. Clair

Judson Center, Royal Oak, MI

Detroit Police Department

LIFE EMS, Grand Rapids

Livingston CMH Family Support Group

Macomb ISD

Mid-Michigan Autism Association

Montcalm ISD

Oakland University

STatewide Autism Resources and Training (START)

Troy Fire/Rescue/EMS

Wayne County Executive Offices

Wayne County Sheriff Department

Wexford County Emergency Management


Thank you to the following law enforcement, EMS, fire, and education agencies for committing to the training and assisting in educating Michigan community responders to promote a more safe and positive outcome to situations involving individuals with autism.

Allen Park Police

Detroit Police Department

Detroit Fire/EMS

Novi Police

Troy Fire

Wayne County Sheriff