Anyone who has ever been pulled over by a police officer will admit to at least a moment or two of nervousness. For drivers with developmental disabilities, interactions with law enforcement or emergency personnel can make stress levels skyrocket.
But the Ohio Blue Envelope Program aims to take the stress out of such interactions, not only for drivers with disabilities, but also for police and emergency responders. The Carroll County Board of Developmental Disabilities is offering the packets free of charge to eligible individuals.
The Blue Envelope Program packet contains several items, including an educational brochure and a window decal to alert law enforcement that the driver—or even a passenger—has a developmental disability…