Selected Upcoming Events
We’re busy working across the country, with 2019-2020 plans for Texas, Ohio, Washington State and elsewhere. Check out some of our Recent Events, below, and Contact Us to book your event!
Learn more at www.BeSafeTheMovie.com and www.ExperienceAutism.com
Selected Recent Events
11-13 June 2019 Wenatchee, WA
2019 Community Summit
BE SAFE was very welcome at this terrific multi-day conference! A large audience attended our opening session on BE SAFE The Movie. Washington is ready to BE SAFE and we look forward to continuing our work in the state! Thanks to Monica Zumach, Jenny Crook and Shaun Wood for inviting Emily to be part of the Community Summit!
11-12 June 2019, Cleveland, OH
Tom Iland presented BE SAFE at the Milestones National Autism Conference. Police training and safety for individuals with ASD is a hot topic in the state, and Ohioans are embracing BE SAFE as part of the solution.
4-5 June 2019 Shrewsbury, MA
Sponsored by the MA Department of Developmental Disabilities and the University of MA Donahue Institute
We Bridged the Gap in Shrewsbury! First we trained local law enforcement officers from police departments across the state with the only evidence-based police training in the country: Experience Autism®. Next we paired officers with self-advocates with autism and other developmental disabilities for a BE SAFE Interactive Movie Screening. Finally we held a BE SAFE Certificate Course to enable educators and service providers to use BE SAFE with a wide range of learners. We appreciate the opportunity to expand the reach of our programs in MA!
10 May 2019 Cincinnati Ohio
Sponsored by Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
We started with a Mini-Experience Autism® for officers to help them understand the features or autism and related conditions. Then officers were paired up with self-advocates with autism and other developmental disabilities for a BE SAFE Interactive Movie Screening. This event helped local leaders and organizations unite and collaborate on this important issue! Thanks to energetic Anne Tapia for bringing these events to your community!
May 3 2019
Long Beach Unified School District
Long Beach CA
Students from Long Beach Unified’s ACT Transition program had a terrific time when we brought BE SAFE to their campus. Officers from Long Beach Police Department, Long Beach School Police and the California Highway Patrol were paired up with adults students with autism and other developmental disabilities for a BE SAFE Interactive Screening. Long Beach loves BE SAFE and we love working with them. Many thanks to dedicated teacher Julie Denmion for organizing this event!
April 30- May 1
Ft. Worth TX
Back to Texas to Bridge the Gap! First we held a BE SAFE Certificate Course to enable educators and service providers to use BE SAFE with a wide range of learners. Next we trained local law enforcement officers from several local police departments with the only evidence-based police training in the country: Experience Autism®. Finally, we paired officers with self-advocates with autism and other developmental disabilities for a BE SAFE Interactive Movie Screening. Many thanks to Lacey Eaton of MHMR Tarrant for championing this cause and expanding the reach of our programs in Texas!
11 April 2019, Edinburgh TX
Tom and Emily were honored to be the only two presenters at the ESC Region One Annual Autism Conference. The 3-hour overview of BE SAFE, along with a guided tour of Come to Life! Your Guide to Self-Discovery sparked a lot of interest and follow up in the area! Thanks to Dr. Terri McGinnis for your faith in us to carry the day. By all accounts, we did!
1 March 2019, St. Louis, MO
BE SAFE Presentation for the Down Syndrome Affiliates in Action National Leadership Conference with Emily and Tom Iland. More information at https://dsaia2019.planningpod.com/
6 February 2019, Fort Worth, TX
The BE SAFE Interactive Movie Screening facilitated by Emily and Tom Iland at North Crowley High School was a great success! Both officers and students thought it was excellent to learn to be safe together. Click to see the NBC news story about the event and the great photo album on our Facebook page
November 12-15 Houston TX
World Autism Organization International Congress 2018
Presentation on Interacting Safely with Police
August 17-18, Phoenix AZ
Our second BE SAFE Certificate Course Interactive Movie Screening in less than a year. Building on our very successful November trainings and expanding capacity to bridge the gap!
July 23-24, Wausau WI
Wisconsin’s 25th Annual State-Wide Institute on Best Practices in Inclusive Education-2018. BE SAFE presentation and Come to Life key note by Tom Iland.
June 21, 2018
Full-day Guided Tour of Drawing a Blank: Improving Reading Comprehension for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder sponsored by ESC 9, Wichita Falls, Texas
This was an event for students with autism who demonstrate strong decoding skills but do not understand what they are reading. This session taught practical strategies for improving the reading comprehension of students with autism. The book, Drawing a Blank: Improving Reading Comprehension for Students with ASD, was provided.
June 11-15, Omaha NE
We were thrilled to bring Experience Autism®, a BE SAFE Certificate Course, and a BE SAFE Interactive Movie Screening to Omaha! Thanks to Autism Action Partnership for coordinating this wonderful week of safety events.
May 18, Los Angeles, CA
Advance LA Conference, Thriving Through Transitions. Panel Discussion “Our Stories, Strengths in Differences” at American Jewish University.
May 14, Los Angeles CA.
Purpose and Passion Journey to Adulthood Conference at the California Endowment in Los Angeles. Presentation with Tom Iland on transition.
May 7, Alhambra CA.
Your Changing Family. Addressing the Challenges as Your Child Grows. This training in Spanish focuses on five different types of behavior and ways to address it. A specialist from the Regional Center explained how to get more help for challenging behavior. The event was for ELARC families only.
7 de mayo, Alhambra CA.
Su familia cambiante: Abordar los desafíos a medida que su hijo crece. Esta capacitación en español se centra en cinco tipos diferentes de comportamiento y formas de abordarlo. Una especialista del Centro Regional también explicará cómo obtener más ayuda para el comportamiento desafiante. Para familias ELARC solamente.
May 2, 2018
Full-day Guided Tour of Drawing a Blank: Improving Reading Comprehension for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder sponsored by ESC 19, El Paso Texas
Do you have students with autism who demonstrate strong decoding skills but do not understand what they are reading? Join this session to learn practical strategies for improving the reading comprehension of students with autism. The book, Drawing a Blank: Improving Reading Comprehension for Students with ASD, is included! Session and materials costs are partially funded through state or federal grants.
Time: 8:30-4:00 Location: EPCC ASC Building A 9050 Viscount Blvd. El Paso, TX 79925 Register at www.esc19.net Event # 178239 Cost $50.00 (includes the book!) Contact person: Katherie Wellborn, Kchacon@esc19.net 915-780-5350 Click here to see the flyer
April 16, Los Angeles CA.
19th Annual Housing Rights Summit: “50 Year Fight for Equality” at the California Endowment. Panel presentation, discussing safe interactions with police. Registration information at http://www.hrc-la.org/doc.asp?id=286
April 12-13, Albuquerque NM
Imagine Autism Conference Embracing Change – Transitions through the Lifespan
Our presentations will include safe interactions with police and transition to adulthood. Hosted by the University of New Mexico Center for Development and Disability. Registration is now closed.
March 24, 2018 Chatsworth CA Experience Autism® and BE SAFE Interactive Movie Screening
First we trained eleven LAPD officers about autism and related disabilities with Experience Autism® simulations.
Then dozens of local youth arrived to get to know officers and learn critical safety skills with a BE SAFE interactive movie screen. Hosted by Fantastic Friends San Fernando Valley, Farmers Insurance and Regency Lighting.
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January 30, 2018
Full-day Guided Tour of Drawing a Blank: Improving Reading Comprehension for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder sponsored by ESC 4, Houston Texas
Do you have students with autism who demonstrate strong decoding skills but do not understand what they are reading? Join this session to learn practical strategies for improving the reading comprehension of students with autism. The book, Drawing a Blank: Improving Reading Comprehension for Students with ASD, will also be provided. Session and materials costs are partially funded through state or federal grants. Registration information at https://www.escweb.net/tx_esc_
January 27, 2018 Sam’s Café, North Hills, CA
Festival Educacional Sponsored by North Los Angeles County Regional Center
Keep Your Loved one SAFE!
How can you help keep your loved one safe when they are in out the community? This presentation identifies essential safety information that everyone needs to know. We’ll also suggest ways to teach safety skills to people of all abilities.
January 27, 2018 Sam’s Café, North Hills, CA
Festival Educacional Sponsored by North Los Angeles County Regional Center
Gratis. Regístrese para este evento antes del 22 de enero, llamando al 818-778-4405 o enviando un e-mail a rsvp@nlacrc.org.
¡Ayudar a tu ser querido ESTAR A SALVO! en español, Presentation in Spanish
¿Cómo puedes ayudar a tu ser querido estar a salvo en la comunidad? Esta presentación brinda información esencial que todos necesitamos saber. Sugerimos como enseñar habilidades de seguridad a personas de diversas capacidades.