Interaction Advisory Group, LLC

02/03/2021

Aaron Henderson - Interaction Advisory Group

IAG Advisory Board Spotlight: Aaron Henderson - Self Advocate

Aaron Henderson, has a dual diagnosis of autism, intellectual disability, asthma and other chronic medical conditions.

Aaron enjoys weekly exercise at the local gym, swimming and playing the violin. He attends the Community School of Music at University of Alabama. He graduated from Vocational Rehabilitation Services CONNECTIONS Program in 2017.

Thank you Aaron for your commitment to IAG's mission and for being such a great self advocate! We appreciate you!

https://www.interactionadvisorygroup.com/aaron-henderson/

Autism training for police, paramedics, firefighters, military and other first responders.

01/27/2021

🚨 ATTENTION: ALL LOUISIANA AGENCIES 🚨


🚓 All Louisiana first responders are invited to attend our virtual Autism and Developmental Disability Training. These sessions will be held the first Thursday of each month from 9am-12pmCST. There is no cost to attend class.

Next class is February 4th

🚒 If you are interested in taking this class please send an email from your agency email address to:

[email protected]

🚑 Visit our website www.interactionadvisorygroup.com to learn more about our training.

*Training made possible by the Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council

01/26/2021

It was all law enforcement for today's session. We love getting immediate feedback in our virtual classes.

Promoting safety and awareness through training, it's what we do.

[email protected]
#autismawareness

#autism

#developmentaldisabilities

01/21/2021

“The training that Dustin and Interaction Advisory Group provide is fantastic. Dustin has a way of sharing the facts about autism and developmental disabilities in a way I haven’t seen before. The signs and common traits of autism, interaction techniques, and caregiver importance is all content that Dustin introduces during this training. The chance that a law enforcement officer will have an encounter with someone with autism or developmental disability is extremely high and therefore officers need the knowledge and skills offered in this training to ensure a positive interaction. All law enforcement officers need this training.”

- Capt. Rhodes, Bossier Parish Sheriffs Office Training Academy

Interested in Training?
Email: [email protected]

#autism #ASD #autismawareness #police #firstresponders

01/15/2021

Interaction Advisory Group Continues National Expansion, Launches in Louisiana:

IAG is excited to announce statewide training in Louisiana has officially begun. We appreciate the partnership with the Louisiana Developmental Disability Council in making this happen.

Law Enforcement and First Responder training is needed in order teach responders the actionable items that will help keep individuals and themselves safe during interactions.

As always we want to thank the self advocates who helped during the first training and those who will work with us throughout 2021!

Training dates for Louisiana will be posted soon. If you are a Louisiana agency and want more information please email us at

[email protected]

https://www.interactionadvisorygroup.com/interaction-advisory-group-announces-partnership-with-louisiana-developmental-disability-council/

12/07/2020

Autism and Developmental Disability Training

Dustin talking about the importance of Autism and Developmental Disability Training for First Responders

11/30/2020

Interaction Advisory Group, LLC

Our next "Autism and Developmental Disability Training for First Responders" class will be held Tuesday December 1st 9am-12pm.

Currently, IAG Trainings are LIVE, VIRTUAL and Instructor Led.

This training is funded and is FREE to attendees.

For more information or to register for this class please email [email protected] from your agency email.

This class qualifies for 3 hours of CEUs through your agency.

11/29/2020

Our next "Autism and Developmental Disability Training for First Responders" class will be held Tuesday December 1st 9am-12pm.

Currently, IAG Trainings are LIVE, VIRTUAL and Instructor Led.

This training is funded and is FREE to attendees.

For more information or to register for this class please email [email protected] from your agency email.

This class qualifies for 3 hours of CEUs through your agency.

10/29/2020

Interaction Advisory Group announces Establishment of Advisory Board - Interaction Advisory Group

We are very excited to officially announce the formation of our Advisory Board.

The board will be playing a very important role moving forward in new curriculum development, community engagement activities and sharing thoughts and vision on a myriad of topics.

“IAG feels inclusion should be a practice not just a theory. It is critical we obtain the viewpoints and opinions from individuals representing those impacted by our training. This is the precise reason we felt the need to formalize our Advisory Board. We are excited to work with this group to enrich our training and engage our community in more impactful ways.” - Dustin Chandler, President/Co-Founder

Interaction Advisory Group (IAG) today announced that it has established an Advisory Board. The newly formed board will play an important role in advising the company on future curriculum development, ideas of impactful community engagement activities and offer thoughts on a myriad of topics.

10/08/2020

Endangered person alert issued for missing Millbrook man

Endangered person alert issued for missing Millbrook man

Millbrook police are searching for Michael Ray Headley.

10/08/2020

Endangered person alert issued for missing Millbrook man

Folks please share this BOLO from Millbrook, AL.

https://www.wsfa.com/2020/10/07/millbrook-police-searching-man-presumed-missing/

Millbrook police are searching for Michael Ray Headley.

10/02/2020

"Great class! Presented in an easy to understand and “it makes sense” method. We were given some valuable tools to add to the toolbox." - Officer T.H.(ALEA)

Don't forget, Autism and Developmental Disability Training for Law Enforcement will be held next Tuesday from 9am-12pmCST. This session is live, virtual and instructor led.

If interested send email from your agency email address to:
[email protected]

Stay Safe!

09/23/2020

Announcement! Every Tuesday Classes 9am-12pmCT

Beginning next Tuesday, Sept. 29th, IAG will be conducting Autism and Developmental Disability training for law enforcement officers EVERY TUESDAY from 9am-12pm!

If you work within the criminal justice system this class is for you!

This class is eligible for 3 hours CEU credits and at NO COST to departments.

How to Register:
STEP 1: Send email to [email protected] from your departmental email address(no personal email addresses)

STEP 2: Wait on email with link to live virtual class which will be sent the Monday prior to your class

STEP 3: On Tuesday at 9am, click link in your email to join class

*Officers must have computer with webcam. Works with Chrome or Firefox browser

If you have any questions please contact us at
[email protected]

Stay Safe!

08/17/2020

CDC estimates 2.2 percent of adults in U.S. have autism | Autism Speaks

Adults and Autism

New statistics regarding individuals in United States 18 and older.

1 in 45 or 2.2% adults in US.
1 in 54 or 1.8% children in US.

This is why it is important our police and first responders are trained in the interactions within our community.

If interested in having your local police trained please email:

[email protected]

Safety. Awareness.

https://www.autismspeaks.org/science-news/cdc-estimates-22-percent-adults-us-have-autism

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published the first study to estimate the prevalence of autism in U.S. adults age 18 and older. Findings estimate autism affects 1 in 45, or 2.21 percent, of U.S. adults.

08/10/2020

Thank you Hoover PD for this important PSA.

Our Community Awareness Program(CAP) is free to families and interested public. CAP is designed to help keep loved ones safe and to promote acceptance within our communities. It’s also virtual!

For additional information about CAP:
[email protected]

Dustin Chandler
President

FAMILIES: If you have a loved one with special needs, including autism, know this: You are not alone.

This is the third in a series of social media PSA’s designed to give you a little more information on resources and programs that are offered by Hoover and other various local organizations. Please take advantage of these programs!

• Project Lifesaver https://projectlifesaver.org/

From their website: “Project Lifesaver is the premier search and rescue program operated internationally by public safety agencies, and is strategically designed for “at risk” individuals who are prone to the life threatening behavior of wandering. The primary mission of Project Lifesaver is to provide timely response to save lives and reduce potential injury for adults and children with the propensity to wander due to a cognitive condition.” Contact your local sheriff’s department for more information.

• Community Awareness Program by Interaction Advisory Group

Offers free training for family, friends and any interested community members. Topics include discussions about autism and developmental disabilities, various resources available to parents, wandering prevention tips, how to share information with First Responders and much more. Info: [email protected] / www.interactionadvisorygroup.com

#hooverpd Autism Society of Alabama Autism Speaks Autism Awareness Alzheimer's Foundation of America

08/10/2020

IAG wants to thank Calera Police Chief Hyche for his leadership in bringing Autism and Developmental Disability training to his department. This training was LIVE and VIRTUAL.

To recognize this commitment, IAG presented our Community Awareness, Responsibility Excellence or "CARE" award to Chief Hyche and Calera Police Department.

Departments committed to training all sworn police officers in their department in Autism and DD are given this award.

If your local police department would like training in this area please contact IAG at: (grants available)

[email protected]

Dustin Chandler
President/Co-Founder

08/02/2020

UAB sergeant who spent 3 months in hospital with COVID-19 has died after being readmitted

It's with great sadness we learned of the passing of Sgt. Parnell Guyton.

Sgt. Guyton assisted us in our asynchronous training and was a delight to work with. During that time we learned he had a big heart for he mission of training police officers in Autism and Developmental Disabilities.

IAG's thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time

Rest in Peace Sgt.

https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2020/07/uab-sergeant-who-spent-3-months-in-hospital-with-covid-19-has-been-readmitted-to-icu.html

Sgt. Parnell Guyton was released June 30 after being hospitalized since March 31 with COVID-19. His wife, Fekisha Vaughan Guyton, posted late Thursday that the veteran office was back in the hospital.

06/03/2020

For those living near Walton County, FL

BOLO:
Three year old autistic child missing over two hours ago.

Please share.

https://www.facebook.com/WCSOFL/photos/a.116730601492/10156968694241493/?type=3&theater

UPDATE: Child has been located.

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WCSO SEARCHING FOR MISSING THREE-YEAR-OLD BOY IN PONCE DE LEON

Walton County Sheriff's Office is in the area of Morrison Springs Road in Ponce De Leon searching for a missing 3-year-old boy with autism.

The child was last seen wearing only a diaper. There was approximately an hour time gap between when the child was last seen and when our agency was called.

Walton Correctional Institution has been asked to bring their K9 Teams to assist.

If you locate this child please notify the Walton County Sheriff's Office by calling (850)-892-8111 or call 911.

06/03/2020

UPDATE: Child has been located

For those of you near Walton County,FL

Sheriffs Office is currently searching for 3 year old who has been missing over two hours ago.

Please share.

UPDATE: Child has been located.

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WCSO SEARCHING FOR MISSING THREE-YEAR-OLD BOY IN PONCE DE LEON

Walton County Sheriff's Office is in the area of Morrison Springs Road in Ponce De Leon searching for a missing 3-year-old boy with autism.

The child was last seen wearing only a diaper. There was approximately an hour time gap between when the child was last seen and when our agency was called.

Walton Correctional Institution has been asked to bring their K9 Teams to assist.

If you locate this child please notify the Walton County Sheriff's Office by calling (850)-892-8111 or call 911.

04/14/2020

Online Survey Software | Qualtrics Survey Solutions

Measuring Community Needs - COVID19

Lakeshore Foundation-NCHPAD is trying to identify what people with disabilities and people with chronic conditions need most during the COVID-19 crisis.

Please answer the questions in the survey link to help us figure out the best ways to support the community during this time.

If you have any additional questions, please send an email to [email protected]. The questions are included to help us understand what is most needed, but if you feel uncomfortable answering a question, you can skip it. All answers are anonymous.

Please note, the survey will be active through Friday April 17, 2020.

The link to survey is here:
https://uab.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9SPESbwQNDLPQXj

Qualtrics sophisticated online survey software solutions make creating online surveys easy. Learn more about Research Suite and get a free account today.

04/07/2020

Sgt Parnell Guyton is critically ill with Corona Virus. Sgt Guyton works with the University of Alabama - Birmingham Police Department.

We met Sgt Guyton in 2016 when he helped us film several autism training videos. A man with a very big heart.

"His wife is asking for prayers from the community. “Please let everyone know that coronavirus is real, and they must shelter in place,’’ Fekisha Guyton wrote. “As a first responder, he went to work so we could stay safe at home.” - AL dot Com article

Please join IAG in prayer for Sgt Guyton to make a fully recovery.

01/07/2020

Today began a two month long training event at Huntsville Police Department(HPD). By the end of February HPD will have all 420 sworn officers trained in autism awareness.

There are a handful of departments in Alabama which made this type of training mandatory with HPD being the largest.

These departments have shown exemplary leadership in serving their community and IAG as well as the autism and developmental disability community are very thankful!

We are also thankful to all the non-profits who have worked alongside these events to grow the sense of awareness in their respective community.

Onward.

01/03/2020

CBS 42

CBS 42

Authorities are advising everyone to write "2020" rather than just "20" when filling out forms as the latter can be marked to another year beginning with "20."

12/20/2019

IAG strives to raise the level of awareness and knowledge of autism and developmental disability for police officers and other first responders. This information is critical when interacting within our communities.

Safety for officer and citizen is priority #1.

Thank you officers/deputies from Montgomery PD, Montgomery County SO, Prattville PD and Elmore County SO for attending IAG training yesterday.

For more information about IAG training solutions contact:

info[email protected]

11/21/2019

IAG is proud to work with Huntsville Police Department through 2020 to have all in-service officers trained on autism and first response. Today another great training was held at their academy.

Thank you to Tennessee Valley Unite, non-profit focused on autism awareness in North Alabama, for donating sensory bags to all attending officers, such a great tool for all first responders!

Special thanks to Captain McCarver and other command staff at HPD for working with IAG to make this happen!

See you guys next time. Stay Safe out there!

Contact IAG at [email protected] for information how IAG can assist your department in understanding autism and how you can make a difference.

11/13/2019

Another great training I’m Colbert County. Thank you to all attendees!

Stay safe.

11/13/2019

IAG was honored to train the soldiers in the 6th Military Police Detachment at Ft Rucker especially a day after Veterans Day.

Thank you CPT Berchild, commander of the detachment, for seeing the importance of our training. We look forward to seeing you guys soon.

As always, thank you for your service to our country.

11/06/2019

IAG is always thankful when we get the opportunity to train police officers and other first responders. Raising the level of awareness and teaching best practices when interacting with those with developmental disabilities.

Thank you to Chief Dumais of the Department of Army police department on Ft. Rucker for allowing us to train your officers and today your full command staff(pictured). Great leadership.

Stay Safe!