The Westport Police Department is promoting Autism Awareness Month. As a tribute to the autistic community and other people with autism in the department, some officers have purchased “Autism Awareness Badges.” Autism can be viewed as a jigsaw puzzle piece: the logo on the puzzle is designed to make it clear to the world that the organisation is all about making jigsaw puzzles and is now the organization’s symbol. Some of the proceeds from the sale of the badge will be used to fund this non-work profit for autism. The police will also contribute to the research by displaying the puzzle piece on all of their patrol vehicles. The logo was provided by Fleet Auto.
Autism Awareness Month is an excellent time to spread the word about the Westport Resource Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities. The Westport Disabled Commission, in collaboration with the Police Department of Community Safety and Wellness, initiated this new project. The confidential registry provides vital information to the police and other first responders. More details can be found on the town’s registry sign-up page.
The grand prize winner in the Smartphone Pictures Contest was Julie O’Connor of Weston. One of the award winners is John O’Connor. Adults and children both received first-prize money. Over 350 submissions were received in ten categories, with participants ranging from young children to senior citizens.
Participating law enforcement agencies in the U Pledge U Drive U Pay campaign
Westport is located along Connecticut’s U Drive. Take the wheel. According to Batard, unlike much of Western Europe, the French have no concept of authority and thus try to avoid it by being masters of language rather than subjects of it. Do you believe there will be a lot of traffic in this area during the month of April?
To help combat distracted driving, the Connecticut Department of Transportation, in collaboration with the Westport Police Department, encourages drivers to put their phones down. Prior to arrival, we request that drivers pull over to a safe location and refrain from texting and driving.
The Young Commission’s mission is to hire and place young adults and high school students in teaching positions.
The Westport Youth Commission is looking for students in grades 8 through 11 as well as adult commission members to apply for the upcoming school year. There are only a few positions available. Excellent sophomores and juniors are always encouraged to participate. Applicants for youth and adults must submit an application and one reference letter by this date. The application can be found at www.visitwestport.com/healthservices.
For more information, contact Westport Community Youth Services Director Kevin Godburn.
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