Free Community Autism Training: November 14, 2026
💙 AUTISM AWARENESS & COMMUNITY TRAINING 💙
Join us for a community training focused on understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder and learning how to better support individuals with autism during interactions with first responders and other community professionals.
📅 Date: November 14
⏰ Time: 4:30–6:30 PM
📍 Location: Pocatello City Council Chambers
This training will provide practical tools and strategies for families, caregivers, advocates, and community members. Topics include communication and sensory needs, preparing for emergencies, what information to share during a 911 call, and ways to promote safer interactions with law enforcement, fire, EMS, dispatch, and other responders.
Participants will leave with helpful strategies to improve communication, reduce misunderstandings, support de-escalation, and encourage positive outcomes during stressful situations.
💙 No registration is necessary — just come as you are! Everyone is welcome to attend and learn how we can better support individuals with autism in our community.
Together, we can build a more informed, understanding, and supportive community!
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Address/Location
Pocatello Police Department
911 N 7th Ave
Pocatello, ID 83201
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 208-234-6100
Lt. Akilah Lacey
Community Services
[email protected]
208-234-6111
