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Project

Waisman Center Safety Project

Center:

WI-Waisman Center, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2026

Contact Information:

Lynn Hrabik
[email protected]
000-000-0000

Project Description:

The Waisman Center UCEDD and the American Family Childrens Hospital (AFCH) Safety Center partnered to increase safety for children with autism and other neurodevelopmental disabilities statewide who are at risk of wandering/elopement. Funds were used to educate families about safety by providing information and products for families.

Keyword(s):

Child Health, Injury Prevention – General, Preventive Services, Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults with Special Health Care Needs

Core Function(s):

Other Direct/Model Services

Area of Emphasis

Health-Related Activities

Target Audience:

Family Members/Caregivers, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Geographic Areas, Rural/Remote

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State