Make "Communication Impediment" an option when registering your vehicle with the Texas DMV then placed in The Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (TLETS) to alert the officer prior to approaching the vehicle .
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Aspergers101 is striving to continue improving communication between Texas law enforcement and those with a communication challenge such as autism or deafness.
Background:
*In the 85th TExas Legislative Session, HB 1434 was passed unanimously, allowing the Driver lIcense or State ID restriction code "Communication Impediment with a peace Officer" readily known to all Texas citizens through a statewide initiative by Aspergers101 and supported by the Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities.
*Also revised is the training for Texas DPS Trooper Recruits (and statewide participating agencies) toward understanding drivers diagnosed with Autism and/or other communication challenges.
The third part of the Aspergers101 "Driving with Autism" initiative is to alert law enforcement of a person with autism (or other communication impediment) PRIOR to approaching the vehicle. This would be possible by giving the driver the option when registering their vehicle through the Texas DMV. This notification would then be placed in the Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (TLETS) that law enforcement utilizes for vehicle/driver information when pulling someone over. A simple coding would revolutionize how officers relate to a driver!
No other state in the union has addressed the growing population of drivers with a hearing or communication challenge so effectively as would be Texas if this bill passes.
We've garnered the support of the Texas DMV, the Texas DPS and now we need to hear from you to show our Texas Governor Gregg Abbott and our Texas Legislators that by allowing a computer programmer/coder to place "Communication Impediment" as an option in the DMV registration process, thus the TLETS, we have improved communication drastically between law enforcement and the person challenged with communication. They need to hear your voice!
NOTE: Communication Impediment with a Peace Officer includes: Autism, Asperger Syndrome, Deafness, Hearing Impaired, PTSD, Parkinson's Disease, Mild Intellectual Disability, Down Syndrome, Mutism and more.
We, the undersigned, call upon Texas State Legislators to increase law enforcement's preparedness by approving a bill that would allow a Texas citizen with a communication challenge (autism, asperger, deafness, hearing impairment, PTSD, Parkinson and more) the option to register their vehicle with the Texas DMV, as a person with a Communication Impediment. Once registered, the information would be placed in the TLETS (The Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System) alerting the officer of the diagnosis PRIOR to approaching the vehicle in a pull over scenario.
# | First name | Last name | State | Are you in Law Enforcement? | Are you, or someone you know, a person with a Communication Challenge? |
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1 | Leonor | Abell | Texas | No | Yes |
We need this. | |||||
2 | Ellen | Abshier | Texas | No | No |
No comment | |||||
3 | stephen | adams | TX | No | Yes |
N/a | |||||
4 | Cynthia | Adams | Texas | no | yes |
This is the only way. Please support and pass | |||||
5 | Ruby | Adams | Texas | No | Yes |
I think it is a wonderful idea. I have a grandson with a disability. | |||||
6 | Jennifer | Adams | Texas | No | Yes |
My soon to driving son is autistic, and this is great tool to have in place, in case he is stopped. | |||||
7 | Lisa | Adcock | Texas | No | Someone I know |
This is something that definitely needs to be done | |||||
8 | Vicki | Adelstein | TX | No | Yes |
Very important that Law Enforcement is aware of communication challenges. | |||||
9 | Jennifer | Aguirre | Tx | No | Yes |
This hopefully will take affect in Texas and then other states can follow suit. | |||||
10 | Ameen | Al-Bahloly | Texas | No | Yes |
Please support this initiative. | |||||
11 | Kathryn | Aleman | Texas | No | Yes |
My newphew has Autism. | |||||
12 | Martha | Alexander | Texas | No | Yes |
Pass | |||||
13 | Kim | Alexander | Dallas | No | Tes |
Yes | |||||
14 | Jennifer | Allen | TX | No | Yes - Asperger Syndrome |
Please know that this will change my son's life. He has Asperger Syndrome and his brain is wired differenctly in the frontal lobe oftentimes causing an impairment in understanding neuro-typical conversations. He takes things literally such as "Why were you flying down the highway?" His response would probably be "I was not flying, im driving!" This would not end well with the law officer. It would help tremendously to have the law enforcement officer know of his autism PRIOR To approaching the vehicle. | |||||
15 | Herb | Allen | TX | No | Yes - Asperger Syndrome |
My son has Autism | |||||
16 | Samuel | Allen | TX | No | I have Autism |
I need this to feel protected in a pull over. | |||||
17 | Charlie | Allen | TX | No | My brother has Asperger Syndrome |
This would make a huge difference by the officer knowing prior to approaching the car. | |||||
18 | Alexa | Allison | TX | N | Y |
This would be a big help to my son with autism. He is independent enough that he will probably be able to drive someday, but I’m concerned that he won’t behave in expected ways in interactions with police officers, making it challenging for both parties to feel calm and comfortable. | |||||
19 | Vanessa | Alonso | Texas | No | Yes |
This would help tremendously law enforcement. Everyone needs to be knowledgeable regarding communication disorders. | |||||
20 | Valerie | Alonzo | Texas | No | Yes |
Autism | |||||
21 | Nancy | Amodei | TEXAS | No | Yes |
I strongly support making Communication Impediment an option when registering with the Texas DVM in order to alert the officer prior to approaching the vehicle. This could improve communication drastically between the peace officer and the driver. | |||||
22 | Karen | Anderson | Texas | No | Yes |
Let’s get this passed!! | |||||
23 | Vivian | Anderson | Williamson | No | No |
This program is good for law enforcement, people with challenges and Texas! | |||||
24 | Trena | Antoine | Texas | No | my son |
Please enforce this. My son has Asperger's and there needs to be a way for him to communicate with law enforcement without fearing being shot! | |||||
25 | Robert | Armbruster | tx | No | Yes |
Please make this happen. It will make the roads safer, for everyone! | |||||
26 | Cynthia | Austin | Texas | No | Yes |
No comme.t | |||||
27 | Cheryl | Bacon | TX | No | No |
This is a reasonable and cost efficient step that will protect both law enforcement officers and those with communication impairment. | |||||
28 | Carolina | Baez | Texas | no | si |
Mi esposo ess vetereno con problema de audicion, TBI y tengo un hijo con autismo de alto funcionamiento. Considero que es una buena herramienta para la seguridad de todos. | |||||
29 | Moni | Baidya | Texas | No | Yes |
This small information is very valuable | |||||
30 | Jaime | Bailey | Texas | No | Yes |
No comment | |||||
31 | Brandy | Baker | Hutchinson | No | Yes |
I this would be a great thing! I’m deaf in one ear and 65% in the other ear. My daughter has anxiety over every little thing. Plus I have several friends that have children with asperger and autism. | |||||
32 | CEDRIC | BAKER | TX | No | Yes |
My sons have autism and I worry about if they were involved in something and a policeman didn't understand what was wrong with them..and probably hurt them | |||||
33 | Vasudhevan | Balakrishnan | Texas | No | Yes.my daughter . |
My daughter is having autism and we experience the same communication barriers with the official. | |||||
34 | Michelle | Barber | Texas | No | Yes |
We support this bill and hope it will get signed by the Governor. | |||||
35 | Melissa | Barker | Tx | No | Yes |
Doing this for my son! | |||||
36 | Melinda | Barr | TX. | No | Our son has Aspburger |
Our son has autism, Aspburger. He doesnt make eye contact. He has twitches when he gets nervous. | |||||
37 | Evangeline | Barron | Texas | No | Yes |
I am a school psychologist who works in a large public high school. We have been working with our students who have high functioning autism to learn how to communicate with law enforcement if they are approached in the community. Our students are very intelligent but struggle with communication and behavioral issues, particularly when stressed or agitated. This bill would a huge step in the right direction, as society needs to become more cognizant of individuals with disabilities that cannot always be seen. | |||||
38 | Melissa | Barron | Bezar County | No | Yes |
Please pass this bill. | |||||
39 | Teresa | Baskervill | FL | No | Yes |
Help to improve communication between law enforcement officers and individuals with challenging behavior. They are trying their best. | |||||
40 | Robin | Bates | Texas | No | Yes |
My husband has Aspergers and I believe this would be wonderful. | |||||
41 | Stephen | Bell | Texas | No | Yes |
Aspergers | |||||
42 | Retta | Bellotte | Texas | No | My 16 year old son |
This law would help ease a worried parents mind. | |||||
43 | Amanda | Bernstein | Texas, Bexar | No | Yes |
Mother of children with autism and work with children with autism. The more we can accommodate needs like this petition states, the more likely we are to decrease accidents and misunderstandings. | |||||
44 | Augustin | Betancourt | Texas | No | maybe |
hope it gets passed. | |||||
45 | Shonda | Beverly | Tx | No | Yes my son |
Please do this because I’m terrified for my son with Autism! | |||||
46 | Beth | Bilder | Tx | No | Yes |
This law will protect the rights of citizens with communication difficulties. | |||||
47 | Christian | Bilderback | TX | No | Yes |
Education solves countless problems. | |||||
48 | Donna | Billman | Johnson county, texas | No | Yes |
This is a no brainer. This alert/ notification will assist the driver and officers. | |||||
49 | Adonya | Blair | NEW York | No | Yes |
This is a wonderful petition. | |||||
50 | Irene | Bland | Texas | no | no |
This will help so many and is very beneficial to not only people with autism but other disabilities | |||||
51 | Catherine | Bolton | Illinois | No | Yes |
For it | |||||
52 | Brittany | Bonson | Texas | No | Yes |
This would be helpful for so many. | |||||
53 | Raeme | Bosquez-Greer | Texas | No | Yes |
I’m all in and available to volunteer as well! | |||||
54 | Michelle | Botzau | Texas | No | Yes |
Important | |||||
55 | Paula | Bowen | TX | No | yes |
Autism Mom supporting those with Neurological challenges | |||||
56 | Brian | Boylan | Texas | No | Yes |
I know many people with challenges and if they can do the physical part then we need to keep them safe | |||||
57 | Leigh Ann | Bradley | Texas | No | Yea |
Wrote Autism on back of drivers license but told to put it in the computer system at drivers license office. There was no place to put it. | |||||
58 | Samantha | Brantley | Texas | No | Yes |
My son has a hearing impairment. | |||||
59 | JAMES | BRIDGES | Texas | No. | Yes. |
I am an autistic adult who drives, and who has enough trouble answering questions in normal circumstances, let alone when stressed by the assaultive style of questioning used by police (who don't even listen to the answers anyway). | |||||
60 | Jiam | Brinkley | Texas | No | Yes |
I have a family member who has Asperger's | |||||
61 | Lorrie | Brooks | Texas | No | Yes |
My friends son suffers autism | |||||
62 | Shannon | Brown | Texas | No | Yes |
Good idea, because not all with asbergers can communicate well especially if they might feel afraid. | |||||
63 | Michelle | Brown | Texas | No | Yes |
This is a great thing for those with a communication disorder. | |||||
64 | Elena | Brunkenhoefer | Tx | No | Yes |
Please protect our friends and family! | |||||
65 | Tracy | Brunson | Texas | no | yes |
My son is Autistic and he might not react swiftly or answer a question like an officer would want him to act or answer verbal commands. | |||||
66 | Iris | Bryan | TX | No | Yes |
This is very important in our family, as one member does have some communication challenges. | |||||
67 | Amanda | Bryars | TX | No | Yes |
I think this would have been beneficial in the past and can save many lives now....should include diabetics as well | |||||
68 | Rose | Bubenik-Evans | Texas | No | Yes |
Na | |||||
69 | Sarah | Bussey | Texas | No | Not me but a friend |
I'm honestly shocked this isn't already a thing | |||||
70 | Laura | Byas | Texas | No | Yes |
19 y/o son drive, but can become verbally when he is afraid or doesn't understand what is happening. This sticker might reduce the chances of a bad scene if he were pulled over. | |||||
71 | Christine | Cabello | Texas | No | No |
. | |||||
72 | Amy | Cabezas | tx | no | yes |
My Niece has High Functioning Autism. | |||||
73 | Jama | Cadle | Texas | No | Yes |
I think this is a fantastic idea! | |||||
74 | Gayle | Cagianut | TX | No | Yes |
Sign me up~ | |||||
75 | Irma | Canfield | Texas | No | Yes |
Highly support this due to my son and many with a communication impediment. | |||||
76 | Tammy | Cantrell | Texas | No | Yes |
Please approve | |||||
77 | Kelli | Cantu | TX | No | Yes |
Make communication impediment an option on DL. | |||||
78 | Dee Dee | Carden | TX | No | Yes |
My son is on the autism spectrum, and frequently needs extra time to understand what is said to him. I know he's not the only one! | |||||
79 | Sharity | Carmona | Texas | No | Yes |
Pls pass the word | |||||
80 | Cindy | Carroll | Texas | No | Yes |
Trach | |||||
81 | Syria | Castillo | Tx | No | Yes |
We, the undersigned, call upon Texas State Legislators to increase law enforcement's preparedness by approving a bill that would allow a Texas citizen with a communication challenge (autism, asperger, deafness, hearing impairment, PTSD, Parkinson and more) the option to register their vehicle with the Texas DMV, as a person with a Communication Impediment. Once registered, the information would be placed in the TLETS (The Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System) alerting the officer of the diagnosis PRIOR to approaching the vehicle in a pull over scenario. | |||||
82 | Cheryl | Castleberry | Texas | No | Yes |
Please support this important change. | |||||
83 | Melanie | Cawthon | Texas | No | Yes |
This is imperative to the safety of citizens with disabilities. Please pass this measure. | |||||
84 | Sharon | Cayou | Texas | No | Yes |
My son is a person who identifies as high functioning Autistic similar to Aspergers. | |||||
85 | Tania | Celia | No | Yes | |
I think it would also be a good option to allow parents who have children on the spectrum to add a notation in as well...in the event a parent is injured or unable to speak, the first responders would be aware. | |||||
86 | Spencer | Chang | Texas | N | Y |
My son is autistic. | |||||
87 | Gloria | Chavez | Texas | No | Yes |
My niece has a speech impairment | |||||
88 | Lynna | Cherry | Texas | No | No |
Please pass | |||||
89 | Yusuf | Chowdhury | TX | No | Yes |
Please approve the bill.. | |||||
90 | GIORGOS | CHRONIS | ATHENS | NO | NO |
I don't agree with TLETS.I believe that people with Asperger 101 are able to drive a car. | |||||
91 | Cheistine | Cina | New york | No | Yes |
Signed | |||||
92 | Kendra | Clark | Tx | No | Yes |
This a huge issue in this day and age. My child has Slow processing Speed. Particularly with verbal communication and when she is Anxious like she would be a traffic stop it could very easily look like non compliance. | |||||
93 | Cynthia | Claxton | texas | no | Yes |
Thank you for making this a priority! | |||||
94 | Nancy | Coffey | TX | Noyes | Yes |
This is so needed | |||||
95 | Tonya | Cooper | Texas | No | Yes |
Please help keep my child safe. | |||||
96 | Jessica | Cooper | Tx | No | Yes |
My niece is deaf and this would be so beneficial to her and others like her. | |||||
97 | Ross | Cooper | Texas | No | Someone I know |
It’s the right thing | |||||
98 | Danielle | Corley | Texas | No | Yes |
Very important first responders learn how to interact w/growing population of people with disabilities | |||||
99 | Rose | Cortez | Texas bexar | No | Yes |
Autism drivers | |||||
100 | Elaine | Cowart | Texas | No | Adult child |
I feel this would be a great help to law enforcement and to those who have disabilities. | |||||
101 | Brooke | Cox | Texas | No | Yes |
Please support this change | |||||
102 | Julie | Coy | Texas | no | yes |
My son has autism and this program will and has served him and others with communication delays immensely. | |||||
103 | Jill | Craft | TX | No | Someone I know |
Great idea. Hope this helps. | |||||
104 | Virginia | Cragle | TX | No | Yes |
People with communication deficit need some way to be recorded so if questioned by legal authority can effectablely communicate with the person in question. | |||||
105 | Shannon | Crawford | Texas | Yes | Yes, my step-son has Aspergers. |
Please pass this on behalf of all who are communication challenged. | |||||
106 | Courtney | Crawford | Texas | No | Yes |
Yes | |||||
107 | Lindsey | Crumrine | Texas | No | Yes |
Parkinson's | |||||
108 | Cynthia | Cruz | Texas | No | Yes |
Great idea | |||||
109 | Maira | Cruz | Texas | No | Mother |
They probably get scared or anxious and the sirens,sometimes they can’t think clearly or act normally | |||||
110 | Christina | Cruz | Texas (bexar county) | No | Yes |
Multiple people with autism in our family. Although I’m not personally law enforcement, we are a law enforcement family. I think this is a great idea. | |||||
111 | Jennifer | Cudd | AZ | No | Yes |
Family hearing impaired | |||||
112 | Alexandra | Cuello | Texas | No | No |
No comment | |||||
113 | Mo | Cuevas | Texas | No | Yes |
I feel strongly that this should happen! Let me know how else I can support this initiative. | |||||
114 | Shelly | Curnutt | Tx | No | Yes |
Pass | |||||
115 | Robin | Dale | Texas | No | Yes |
Pass this bill! | |||||
116 | Shyann | Davidson | Texas | No | Yes |
Yes | |||||
117 | Olivia | Davila | Texas | No | Yes |
My son has Autism | |||||
118 | Sandi | Davila | Texas | No | Yes |
Please consider thise with disabilities. | |||||
119 | Sherri | Davis | Oklahoma | No | Yes |
It would be very helpful for both driver and Law enforcements | |||||
120 | Patrick | Day | Texas | Yes | Yes |
Would be very beneficial to both sides involved in a traffic stop scenario. | |||||
121 | Berenice | de la Cruz | Tx | No | No |
Communication impairment is necessary to ensure that law enforcement can be alerted to the fact that they are dealing with a person with a communication impairment. This will ensure that an appropriate approach is taken and will protect all people involved. | |||||
122 | Christopher | Dean | Texas | No | No |
Z | |||||
123 | Erika | Deane | Virginia | No | Yes |
De need to protect our love ones who suffer from any mental illness | |||||
124 | Christine | Degner | Aransas | No | Yes |
Son and friend's son both with high functioning autism. | |||||
125 | KATHY | DELEON | Texas | 1950 | Yes |
I think this is essential. | |||||
126 | Maricela | DeLeon | Texas | No | Yes |
We need to help our autism society fit in | |||||
127 | Kristine | Delgado | Texas | No | Son, Kristian Delgado |
My son has PDDAutism and ADHD | |||||
128 | Daniel | Delgado | texas | no | my son |
my son has Autism and ADHD | |||||
129 | Mari | Dewberry | No | Yes | |
This would be so helpful for someone on the autism spectrum who when flustered has difficulty with executive functioning skills. | |||||
130 | Sally | Diaz | Texas | No | Yes |
For my soon to be driving son who has autism | |||||
131 | Sonia | Diaz | Texas | No | Yes |
I work with individuals that are mentally challenged and I know what parents are faced with. At times these individuals are sensitive towards certain things and others don’t understand their situation. This is something that would definitely make a difference when being pulled over and know to be perhaps more understanding towards those in the vehicle. | |||||
132 | Melony | Dickey | Texas | No | Yes |
No comments | |||||
133 | Jennifer | Dickson | Bowie | No | My son, yes. |
As long as it's not labeled on the vehicle as a target, I will be for this! | |||||
134 | D.J. | Diepen | Texas | No | Yes |
I teach, so some of my students are diagnosed with Asperger's. Most would be fine without this, but some would not. Info is always better than no info. | |||||
135 | Sheila | Dipprey | Texas | No | Yes |
A lot of people in my Parkinson's disease Community have problems communicating at times. I know people that have communication problems that this would be invaluable for. | |||||
136 | Brandi | Dixon | Tx | No | Yes |
I have friends and family with disabilities that would benefit from this. | |||||
137 | Randy | Diyle | Texas | No | I am an Asst Chief at MCESD#4 in Montgomery County. |
As a public servant I have also encountered citizens with autism and hearing impaired. I think this bill should be supported by all lawmakers! Thank you. | |||||
138 | Amanda | Dollison | Texas | Yes | Yes |
My son has Asperger's Syndrome. | |||||
139 | Franchesca | Duarte | Texas | No | No |
No comment | |||||
140 | Daniel | Durany | TX | No | Yes |
We need to protect the people with autism. | |||||
141 | Samantha | Dyal | Texas | No | Yes |
This only makes sense. | |||||
142 | Priscilla | Eddy | Texad | No | Yes |
Please approve. | |||||
143 | Margaret | Eighan | PA | No | No |
I’m concerned as a nurse/attorney about the challenges that law enforcement can have dealing with people on the autism spectrum. | |||||
144 | Norris | Elam | TX | No | No |
Would love to see this pass | |||||
145 | Elizabeth | Ellerbe | Bell | No | Yes |
I have Parkinism | |||||
146 | Sonia | Ellis | Texas | No | Yes |
I have a speech disability due to torretts and my son has aspergers and lacks social skills. He is an introvert. Having known this before would make my experience so much more pleasant. I have been pulled over before and the officer always thinks i am nervous or hiding someone. I just cant speak normally. Not nervous but the way i speak leads them to believe i am nervous for a reason. This would definitely help make for a less stressful situation. | |||||
147 | tim | engberts | leusden | increase law enforcement's | yes |
Angel Care | |||||
148 | Holly | England | Texas | No | My nephew has Asperger Syndrome |
Would love to see this legislation pass! | |||||
149 | Angela | England | Texas | No | Yes |
This is great! | |||||
150 | Janet | Enriquez | Texas | No | Yes |
Full support! | |||||
151 | Leslie | Estrada | Texas | No | Yes |
Our officer's of the law need to be better equipped to handle people with autism | |||||
152 | Diana | Everett | TX | No | No |
No comment. | |||||
153 | Korrie | Everett | Texas | No | Yes |
My whole family has autism, myself included. I'm also a teacher for kids with autism. | |||||
154 | Elizabeth | Fauss | Texas | No | Someone I know |
I pray this passes | |||||
155 | Melissa | Field | Texas | No | Yes |
Very important to protect drivers and law enforcement from mis-communication. | |||||
156 | Tanya | Fishet | Texas | No | Yes |
I love the idea of law enforcement knowing before they approach the driver and be able to prepare themself on how to handle the situation. | |||||
157 | Jennifer | Fitzhugh | Texas | No | Yes |
No comment | |||||
158 | Jose | Flores | TX | no | yes |
yes | |||||
159 | Martha | Flores | Texas | No | Yes |
Autism | |||||
160 | Deborah | Frankhouser | Texas | No | Yes |
I have a son with autism who has difficulty speaking or answering questions under duress. | |||||
161 | Christa | French | Texas | No | No |
Great idea that would help both drivers and law enforcement. | |||||
162 | Nicole | Friend | Texas | No | No |
No comment | |||||
163 | Ashley | Fuentez | Texas | No | Yes |
Languages can be barriers too. | |||||
164 | J | G | Texas | No | Yes |
I think this is a great idea | |||||
165 | Adrienne | Gaither | Texas | No | Yes |
I work with children with autism. | |||||
166 | Karen | Gallagher | Texas | No | No |
Asperger’s 101 law | |||||
167 | Juan | Gamez | Texas | No | Yes |
This would help cut down on number of incidents and deaths of mentally disabled people at the hands of law enforcement. | |||||
168 | Tania | Gandy | TX | No | Yes |
Good idea | |||||
169 | Amy | Garcia | Texas | No | Yes |
Na | |||||
170 | Jessica | Garcia | Tx | No | Yes |
Yes | |||||
171 | Lisa | Garcia | Texas | No | Yes |
My nephew is non verbal, but others in the spectrum are and will be drivers but high sensory issues that could cause them harm in the event that an unknowing officer reads their actions wrong. | |||||
172 | Elisa | Garcia | Texas | No | Yes |
My son has autism he’s not that good on his verbal communication . | |||||
173 | aida | garcia | TX | no | yes |
i am agree | |||||
174 | Roxanne | Garibay | Texas | No | Someone I know |
God Bless All Drivers with disabilities. | |||||
175 | Dianna | Garland | Texas | No | Yes |
Why do we not already have something like this in place? | |||||
176 | Yvette | Garza | Tx | No | Yes |
Increased communication benefits all parties involved. | |||||
177 | Dianna | Garza | Texas | No | Yes |
I wish to support this petition | |||||
178 | Anna | Garza | Texas | No | Yes |
My child is deaf. I think this is a very important issue and should be required. | |||||
179 | Arthur | Garza | TX | No | No |
My daughter is deaf. This hits close to home. | |||||
180 | Amelia | Garza-Lester | Texas | no | yes |
Thank you | |||||
181 | Laurie | Geada | Tx | No | Yes |
This is important for our young adults with ASD who do not behave in expected ways, especially in times of stress. | |||||
182 | Karen | Gernentz | Texas, Victoria | No | Yes |
More information would be great for both sides. Knowledge is key to avoid incidents and know how to approach the situation accordingly. | |||||
183 | Kelli | Gibbons | Texas | no | Yes |
My adult brother with Asperger's was pulled over by police while driving and arrested for DUI. He had been at a restaurant close to home and swerved a bit getting into the left turn lane. They arrested him for DUI without taking a test for it, he was placed in probation and had to pay tons of fees. If he could have been identified as having a diagnosis that shows he has difficulty communicating, especially when under stressful situations, it would have greatly helped him be able to explain and ask for help. I love this petition! | |||||
184 | phoebe | gibson | Lancashire | no | I am |
as a person with Aspergers I agree that this should be put in place, safer | |||||
185 | David | Gill | Texas | No | Yes |
Every state, including Texas, needs to be woken up about the challenges of Autism/Asperger's/PDD-NOS. | |||||
186 | Sarah | Gilson | Texas | No | Yes |
Wonderful cause, it’s needed. | |||||
187 | Valerie | Gipp | Texas | No | Yes |
I have a family member with special needs and feel this would be beneficial for her, among others. | |||||
188 | Selma | Gloria | TX | NO | YES |
I have an uncle who is someone who is a little challenged when it comes to communication, but has a TXDL. | |||||
189 | Magdalena | Gomez | Texas | No | Yes |
My 7 year old has autism and is non verbal, has sensory processing disorder, and doesn't follow commands. | |||||
190 | Irene | Gonzalez | Texas | No | Yes |
This would be very helpful. | |||||
191 | Heather | Goodall | Ellis | No | Yes |
I have several relatives with these issues. This would help protect them in case of being stopped. | |||||
192 | Audrey | Gover | Texas | No | Yes |
Put into Law | |||||
193 | Theresa | Graham | Texas | No | Yes |
My son had oppositional defiance as well as a seizure disorder. He has been punched and bruised by a police officer. | |||||
194 | John | Graham | Texas | No | No |
N/a | |||||
195 | Susanne | Green | No | Yes | |
"Communication Impediment" on license and id. Brilliant idea. | |||||
196 | Mark | Greer | Tx | No | Yes |
B | |||||
197 | Janice | Greer DeHaven | USA | No | Yes |
I am an educator for students with disabilities. This designation has an impact on so many who are high functioning and seeking independence, yet struggle with social/communication under stress. | |||||
198 | Lisa | Gregory | TX | No | Yes |
This is a good thing | |||||
199 | Suzanne | Guedea | Texas, Bexar County | No | Yes |
Two of my grandchildren are hearing impaired and one niece. I have 3 family members who have Autism and friends who have family members who are Autistic. | |||||
200 | Mari | Guerra | TX | No | Yes |
I myself have PTSD. If I would be going through one of my episodes it would be nice for them to know how to approach me or get me the help I need. | |||||
201 | Stephanie | Guerrero | Texas | No | Yes |
This would be good for my teenager daughter who is hearing impairment | |||||
202 | James | Gulley | Texas | No | Yes |
I endorse this suggestion, a warning to police officers of a communication challenge will make it safer for both communication challenged drivers as well as police officers! | |||||
203 | Alicia | Gunter | Texas | No | Yes |
DAV with PTSD. Also have an autistic non verbal 5 Year old child. | |||||
204 | Katie | Guthrie | TX | No | Yes |
My son is high functioning autistic and wouldn’t respond typically if getting pulled over. Would hate to see a tragedy happen should an officer misinterpret things. | |||||
205 | Marie | Guthrie | Texas | No | No |
Good luck with the petition | |||||
206 | Brooke | Hall | Texas | No | Yes |
Such an important issue! | |||||
207 | Angela | Hall | Texas | No | Yes |
I have three sons on the spectrum and worry about them in situations like this. | |||||
208 | Ellanora | Hamill | Texas | No | Yes |
Good idea | |||||
209 | Michael | Hammerman | TX | No | Yes |
This is very important. | |||||
210 | Carrie | Hanson | Texas | No | My son is Autistic but trying to live a normal happy life. |
I have a son with Autism and it would help a lot if officers knew that when or if he gets pulled over... | |||||
211 | Magen | Harger | Texas Bexar | No | Yes |
The more informed an officer is about potential communication is us a person has the better the outcome for all parties involved. | |||||
212 | Carol | Hargett | Tx | No | Yes |
2 kids with auto-aim adhd spd and some hearing loss and central auditory processing disorder. You can’t tell any of these by looking at them. | |||||
213 | Mary | Harkness | Texas | No | Yes |
My son has Aspergers. He is 23 years old and works but at this time he does not drive. | |||||
214 | Maite | Harris | Tx | No | Yes |
Imperative for their safety! | |||||
215 | Cecilia | Harris | Texas | No | Yes |
I feel that this would help both citizens and law enforcement. | |||||
216 | Monica | Harris | Texas | No | Yes |
Drivers with Autism, need a special way of handling them when approached. Training for police officers in being more sensitive to their needs and understanding what they need. | |||||
217 | Patricia | Harris | Texas | No | Yes |
Please pass this | |||||
218 | Margaret | Harrison | San Antonio | No | Yes |
I am a pediatric nurse. And a parent of two children who have communication issues. | |||||
219 | Mary | Harvey | Texas | no | yes |
My Grandson drives and he is diagnosed with Aspergers. This is needed. | |||||
220 | Margaret | Hatcher | Texas | No | Yes |
I believe in this! | |||||
221 | Cathy | Hazzard | Texas | No | Yes |
Signing for 4 colleagues who have children with autism. | |||||
222 | Sharon | Heavin | Hunt | No | Yes |
This is the best thing that could happen to both parties. | |||||
223 | Aaron | Heitman | Texas | No | No |
Seems like a needed accommodation | |||||
224 | Kara | Henderson | Texas | No | No |
I think it's a great idea for law enforcement to know health conditions of people they may come across. It would help with different ways to communicate with that individual | |||||
225 | Sherry | Henderson | Texas | No | Yes |
This would be so helpful to all parties involved! | |||||
226 | Krystel | Henderson | Texas | No | Yes |
Safety for everyone | |||||
227 | Austin | Heps | No | Yes | |
228 | Karina | Hernandez | Texas | No | Yes |
I Have 2 kids on the spectrum. One verbal and one nonverbal | |||||
229 | Juan | Hernandez | Texas | No | Yes |
2 children with Autism, one is a nonverbal teenager | |||||
230 | Sharlene | Hernandez | Texas | No | Yes |
Please help the special needs community by making law enforcement more aware and passing this. Thank you | |||||
231 | Ludivina C | Hernandez | Texas | No | Yes |
I hope this law pass, because I have a teen that he will be 17 and I will send him to driving classes, but he's to afraid if police stop him because he knew that police officer can think he's will be under the influence of something if he's to afraid to answer fast. | |||||
232 | Rosa | Herrera | Ca | No | Yes |
I agree totally to have this done for the safety of the officer and the driver as to avoid any confusion. They should also have equal rights | |||||
233 | J.C. | Heygood | Texas | No | Yes. I'm the mom of 2 boys with autism |
Please help keep my children safe & officers to realize their quirks are just that & nothing to fear. | |||||
234 | Kelly | Higgs | Texas | No | Yes |
I serve multiple patients with communication challenges | |||||
235 | Stacie | Hill | Texas | No | No |
I feel like this is a fabulous idea, and anything that law enforcement can be proactive on would be a benefit not only for them but for who they protect as well. | |||||
236 | Elizabeth | Hill | Texas | No | Yes |
Unless you know someone with a specific disability, it’s hard to understand them and how they think. | |||||
237 | Lisa | Hill | Texas | No | Someone I know does |
Signed for my daughter. She is not driving yet but if we are in an accident and I can not answer questions they will know she had Aspergers and Anixety and will better know how to talk to her. Also oneday I hope she will start driving. | |||||
238 | Farheen | Himani | Texas | No | No |
N/a | |||||
239 | Jess | Hinojosa | Texas | No | Yes |
Only good can come from this , why not? People on the spectrum deserve to be understood. | |||||
240 | Tony | Hix | Wisconsin | No | Yes |
I have nothing additional to add. | |||||
241 | Kathleen | Holleran | TX | No | Yes, people I know. |
Please take this into consideration. Our state tries to be proactive about inclusivity and understanding it's citizens, and I think this program would be beneficial. | |||||
242 | Dora | Hoover | Texas | No | Yes |
Please allow | |||||
243 | Charice | Hoptowit | no | yes | |
autism | |||||
244 | Sonja | Howard | Texas | No | Yes |
. | |||||
245 | Vivian | Hudson | No | Yes | |
I have a friend with an autistic son who will be driving in a few years. | |||||
246 | James | Hudson | TX | No | Yes |
Please implement | |||||
247 | Tasha | Hudson | Texas | No | Yes |
248 | Regina Hurst | Hurst | Texas | No | Yes |
My daughter is on the autism spectrum | |||||
249 | Katie | Hutto | Matagorda | No | Yes |
As a person that is hard of hearing, this law would reduce my fears if ever pulled over | |||||
250 | Robert | Hutto | Texas | No | Yes |
Hearing impaired | |||||
251 | Pamela | Hymer | TX | No | Yes |
... | |||||
252 | Lisa | Ibarra | Tx | No | No |
This is important. | |||||
253 | Miriam | Inglehart | Texas | No | Yes |
Please pass this. It is so important that our officers have the tools they need to properly identify those drivers who will not be able to communicate with them as others due and assume the driver is on drugs. | |||||
254 | Stephen | Inglehart | TX | No | Yes |
No comment. | |||||
255 | NICETA | IRERI | Nairobi | Yes | Yes, a mother of an child with Autism |
All person should be given an opportunity to achieve their full potential regardless. | |||||
256 | Carol | Isbell | Texas | no | yes |
Very important to keep communication open between all involved | |||||
257 | Adela | Jaramillo | Del Rio, Texas | No | Yes |
My nephew | |||||
258 | Elizabeth | Jarzombek | Texas | No | Yes |
I have a daughter with Asperger's | |||||
259 | Jessie | Jimenez | Texas | No | No |
My younger brother has autism and is going to start learning how to drive soon. He is high functioning and has already went through therapy at an early age when we found out, and if you were to see him you couldn’t tell that he has autism. Even though he has gotten the therapy to help him sometimes he does have outbursts but they are very rare and with everything going on right now in the world you just don’t know anymore. As his big sister I always worry for him since he is the only sibling I have and just knowing that this can be implemented hopefully in the future, would give me and my parents piece of mind that something crazy doesn’t happen to him if he does get pulled over or something happens. Thank you. | |||||
260 | Raymond David | Jirasek | Texas, Bell County | No | Yes, Hard of hearing |
I have Miniere's Disease that is destroying my hearing in right ear, HH in left ear. I wear hearing aids. Word understanding limited, especially in noisy invironments. | |||||
261 | Yvonne | Johnson | Texas | no | yes |
none | |||||
262 | Mara | Jones | TX | No | Yes |
263 | Kayla | Jones | Texas | No | Yes |
This would prevent any unnecessary confrontations. The officers also need to receive additional training on various disabilities especially ths spectrum. Please strongly consider passing this bill. | |||||
264 | Sandra | Jordan | USA | No | Yes |
I support this | |||||
265 | Carol | Junco | Texas | no | yes |
People with communication disabilities deserve protection, and law enforcement officers deserve to know how to approach and deal with people with special needs. | |||||
266 | John | Kaiser | Dallas | no | absolutely, I work in special education |
By enacting this law, police officers will immediately know that the person has a communication disorder and hopefully, the Law Enforcement person will have been trained as to what to expect and how to handle the person. | |||||
267 | Sherri | Kaiser | Texas | No | My nephew has Asperger Syndrome |
We need this!! | |||||
268 | Tammi | Kampman | Georgia | No | Yes |
My granddaughter is an awesome young lady and Autistic. | |||||
269 | Wanita | Kaupert | Texas | No | Yes |
This protects both the driver and law enforcement and gives the police officer vital information needed to have a successful interaction. | |||||
270 | Ellen | Kautz | Texas | No | Yes |
This is SO important for both citizens and law enforcement. | |||||
271 | Rhiannon | Keammerer | Texas | no | yes |
My son has ADHD with an intermittent explosive mood disorder. | |||||
272 | Hope | Kelley | Texas | No | No |
This should be done asap. People who struggle with this shouldn't be put through even more pain. | |||||
273 | Sherry | Kinney | Florida | No | My son is |
This also needs to be a law in Florida. | |||||
274 | James | Kinney | Texas, Bexar County | No | Yes |
This is a great idea!!! | |||||
275 | Pam | Kleiser | TX | No | Yes |
My son is 19and afraid to get his license. He is ADHD and probably on the spectrum. I think he would feel more comfortable knowing that he has the support from DPS and other law enforcement agencies | |||||
276 | Jaquill | Knox | Tx | No | Yes |
My son has Asperger's and ADHD. | |||||
277 | Melinda | Knysz | Texas | No | Yes |
My ASD son will likely not ever be a driver but I support those who are higher functioning and for whom this law would help | |||||
278 | Jeanie | Kocher | Texas | No | Yes my son |
My son is a 6’’6” giant with autism and does not like looking at people so it appears as if he is being suspicious so I would LOVE for this to take affect being he drives. Although as a proud momma he has only ever been pulled over once and our sherif here knew about him. | |||||
279 | Ostendorff | Köller | South Australia | No | Yes I know someone with a communication challenge |
Brilliant idea, great job to whoever is pushing this petition | |||||
280 | Rita | Kosnik | TX | no | yes |
Strongly support | |||||
281 | Becca | Kraft | Tx | No | Yes |
My son has Aspergers and I strongly agree with this initiative. | |||||
282 | Kristina | Krawczynski | Texas | No | No |
No comment | |||||
283 | Catherine | Kremer | Texas | No | Yes |
This just makes sense. | |||||
284 | Peggy | Krieger | Texas | No | Yes |
I know several people with communication impediment but only one of those have a license to drive. | |||||
285 | Troy | Krueger | Tx | No | Yes |
Mo comment | |||||
286 | Sandra | Kuhn | Tx | No | Yes |
None | |||||
287 | Christine | Kunclrs | Texas | No | Yes |
We need this to help protect disabled & special needs individuals form harm due to misunderstandings or uneducated guesses | |||||
288 | Monica | Kuretza | Texas | No | Yes |
My son has communication challenges, this would be a great idea to make things a lot smoother for both parties. | |||||
289 | Misty | L | Texas | No | Yes |
My child has autism. He doesn't understand the nuance of language and social cues. I worry for his safety. Others have a difficult understanding him and what may sound like a lie to them is just a failure to properly communicate on my son's part. | |||||
290 | Heather | Laetsch | Texas | My husband | My son |
Something like this would mean a lot to me because I deal with the situation and worry about it from both sides. I feel like it would be an extra layer of protection for both my husband and my son. I am so appreciative of being able to have the communication disorder on my son's license. | |||||
291 | Rhonda | LaFon | Texas | No | Yes |
Grandson has Autism | |||||
292 | Wendy | Lambert | TX | No | Yes |
This would be great to have | |||||
293 | Ava | Landa | TX | no | Yes |
Please help those with communication challenges. | |||||
294 | Robin | Langfeld | Texas | No | Yes |
Communication Impediment | |||||
295 | Karen | Langfeld | Tx | No | Yes |
For my sister, nephew, and cousins! | |||||
296 | Jami | Lasater | No | Yes | |
I’m a teacher and have worked with kids on the spectrum and this would be amazing for the future. My husbands a fireman and I could see how this could help him continue to help others. Is there such things as to much info | |||||
297 | Patricia | LaValley-Good | Kentucky | No | Yes |
I am deaf and will be moving to Texas . | |||||
298 | Erica | Leadford | TX | Yes | Yes |
As both a police cadet, a Naturopathic Doctor and a mother of an Autistic teenager I feel that the more information and training law enforcement have during initial contact the lower the chances are for errors and accidents to occur between the two parties. | |||||
299 | Amanda | Ledezma | Texas | No | Yes |
Autism | |||||
300 | Diane | Leggett | Texas | No | Yes |
My son has autism and I am hearing impaired. I am signing this in the hopes that such an alert system would be developed for better communication ication and understanding. Thank you. | |||||
301 | Sandra | Leigh | Texas | No | No |
Happy New Year! | |||||
302 | Gabriela | Lemos | TX | No | Yes |
Make "Communication Impediment" an option when registering your vehicle with the Texas DMV then placed in The Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (TLETS) to alert the officer prior to approaching the vehicle . | |||||
303 | isabella | lemos | texas | no | yes |
unfair and uninformed treatment towards this minority group is rampant and needs to be addressed | |||||
304 | Kelly | Lepeska | TX | No | Yes |
I know many who would benefit from this law. | |||||
305 | Nora | Leza | Texas | No | Yes |
Parent with 2 children with autism. | |||||
306 | Kathryn | Lindsay | TX | No | No |
As.a Registered Nurse, I support this effort. | |||||
307 | Michelle | Linscomb | Tx | No | Yes |
I’m for this action | |||||
308 | Londa | Little | Tx | No | Yes |
I feel this would be something that is beneficial to both police officers, and drivers! It is for everyone's safety, with little effort. | |||||
309 | Laurie | Lloyd | Texas | No | Yes |
My 16 year old daughter has Aspergers AKA High Functionng Autism. Her drivers license has the communication impediment notation and it would be helpful for this info to be shared as much as possible. | |||||
310 | Carol | Locke | Bexar | No | Yes |
We need to treat people with Aspergers with compasion and respect. | |||||
311 | Celeste | Lopez | Texas | No | Yes |
N/a | |||||
312 | Jeremy | Lopez | Texas | No | Yes |
Lets keep learning to do better for people in need. Help officers be informed to make better decisions. | |||||
313 | Eduardo | Lopez | Texas, brooks | No | Yes |
Maybe something for all first responders | |||||
314 | Debbie | Louden | Texas | No | Yes |
My son has autism and drives. He got pulled over once for expired tag as he has just moved. It was in the early morning and because my son when told to step away from the car, then asking how far, he was told sit on the ground and backup was called. Luckily it ended okay. But we need alert signs and training. | |||||
315 | Lisa | Lowe | tx | 1962 | yes |
Please make this possible. | |||||
316 | Joan | Luna | Tx | No | Yes |
Autistic son | |||||
317 | Jane | Lynch | TX | no | yes |
My son has Aspergers, this is an amazing chance to make a difference in the lives of our young adults with communication disabilities! | |||||
318 | Jennifer | Macias | Texas | No | I have 2 sons on the spectrum. |
Good luck! | |||||
319 | LaDonna | Mack | TX | No | Yes |
Thank you! | |||||
320 | Bridget | Magallanez | Texas | No | Yes |
My granddaughter has Asperger's. | |||||
321 | Paula | Maire | Texas | No | Yes |
My daughter is deaf | |||||
322 | Heather | Malcolm | Tx | No | Yes |
This is a must | |||||
323 | Alexa | Marc-Charles | TX | no | yes |
This should already be an alert that is in action, and this alert won't do anything but improve, help, and protect people with communication impediments. | |||||
324 | Adriana | Mark | Texas | No | Yes |
I have a deaf son so I’m very interested that this gets accomplished | |||||
325 | Sylvia | Marks | Texas | No | Yes |
Hearing impaired | |||||
326 | Deborah | Martinez | Texas | no | yes |
My son is 20 with HFA and has his permit. So important he has some protection from being misunderstood by his behavior. | |||||
327 | Patricio | Martinez | Texas | No | Yes |
A family member is hearing impaired | |||||
328 | Becky | Maxwell | Tx | No | Yes |
Make communication impediment an option when registering vehicle to alert officers | |||||
329 | Tracy | Maxwell | Texas | No | Yes |
Thank you | |||||
330 | Lucy | Maxwell | Texas | No | Yes |
I | |||||
331 | Valinda | McAlister | USA | No | No |
Good move. | |||||
332 | Malissa | McArthur | Texas | No | Yes |
NA | |||||
333 | John | McAuley | Texas | No | Yes |
334 | Laura | McAuley | TX | no | yes |
My adult son has autism | |||||
335 | Janet | McCallum | Tx | No | No |
None | |||||
336 | Holly | McCauley | Texas | No | Yes |
This is an important thing that need to be put in place to make a traffic stop go smooth for both the police and the person being stopped. | |||||
337 | Cynthia | McClure | Texas | No | Yes |
This is so important to assist law enforcement and potentially avoid someone getting hurt or unfortunately death. | |||||
338 | Kimberly | McDowall | Texas | No | No |
Law enforcement could handle some situations differently if they knew this information. I am sure LEO's would find this information useful and allow them to interact with the public accordingly. This information has the potential to save lives. | |||||
339 | Romina | McFarland | Texas | No | My son |
My son is autistic and is going to turn 16 years old. He does have a speech impediment and does not give eye contact. | |||||
340 | Daniel | McIver | Texas | No | Someone I know |
A close friend has a child with autism. | |||||
341 | Julie | McKinley | Texas | No | Yes |
Would be helpful | |||||
342 | Debbie | McLean | Texas | No | My son |
My son has Asperger’s Syndrome | |||||
343 | Kelsee | McMillon | Texas | No | Yes |
My husband is a law enforcement officer and I am a teacher to students with autism and sensory issues so this is very special to me | |||||
344 | Erina | McPeak | Tx | No | Yes |
My Aunt is hearing impaired | |||||
345 | Tisha | McPhail | TX | No | Yes |
No comments at this time | |||||
346 | Maricela | Mendenhall | Texas | No | No |
N/A | |||||
347 | Dawn | Merchant | Vt | I no | Yes |
Autism | |||||
348 | Lilia | Meyer | TX | No | Yes |
. | |||||
349 | Julia | Miller | TX | Julia Miller Designs | No |
Done | |||||
350 | Claire | Miller | Texas | no | yes |
Send car decal. | |||||
351 | Eldon | Mills | Texas | No | Yes |
I worry for me | |||||
352 | Margo | Mingo | NC | No | Yes |
I have 2 autistic children who might drive one day. This is a fanastic idea. | |||||
353 | Karyn | Miracle | Texas | no | yes |
So grateful for the changes in Texas State Legislature | |||||
354 | Kenny | Mitchell | Texas | No | Yes |
Worthwhile initiative | |||||
355 | Leila | Moharram | Texas | No | Yes |
This is a good thing to help those who need it | |||||
356 | Von | Monroe | TX | No | Yes |
As a parent of a teen on the spectrum, I worry about my son and friends' teens interactions with police during a traffic stop. It is important that officers have prior training in dealing with people who have a communication disorder. A code notifying an officer prior to arapproaching a vehicle that a driver has a communication disability would be an easy solution. | |||||
357 | Cella | Monroe | Texas | No | Yes |
This is a dream come true..idea | |||||
358 | Paula | Monroe | Texas | No | No |
Let's approve this bill to make a difference in the communication impediment community. | |||||
359 | Michael | Montesano | Texas | No | Yes |
N/A | |||||
360 | Claudia | Montesano | Bexar | No | Yes |
My son has the communication impairment added to his state Id; having the vehicle is an added bonus for him and law enforcement. | |||||
361 | Lori | Morales | Alabama | No | Yes |
Vote Yes! | |||||
362 | Natalie | Moreland | TX | No | Yes |
My son has moderate autism, and I hope he will one day be able to drive. I want that Independence for hi , but it also scares me. If I am not there to help people understand him. | |||||
363 | Tammy | Morrow | TX | No | Yes |
Communication is their deficit and it doesn't have anything to do with their driving skills so please create this alert system for our law enforcement. | |||||
364 | Amy | Morton | Texas | no | Yes |
This is extremely important for those with communication challenges! | |||||
365 | Amy | Mulholland | Texas | No | Yes |
Important safety legislation! | |||||
366 | Jazmin | Munoz | Texas | No | Yes |
My daughter has autism and will hope when she is ready to drive law enforcement will know. My husband is an officer and he recognized some signs with some one with autism but because he live with one. But his coworker might not and interpret their odd behavior differently. | |||||
367 | Sandra | Murph y | Texas | No | No |
Being stopped for trafic violation. | |||||
368 | Christina | Murphey | texas | No | Yes |
. | |||||
369 | Jen | Mushrush | Tx bandera | No | Yes |
I cant hear very well out of of my right ear and I use to know people who had some of the ones yall mentioned | |||||
370 | Glenda | Musser | Texas | No | Yes |
Friends son with asbergers | |||||
371 | Karen | Naylor | TX | Yes | Yes |
I have an elderly parent with a hearing impairment and also with Lewy Body Dementia. | |||||
372 | David | Nayman | Ny | No | Yes |
Common sense non violence | |||||
373 | Nicole | Negrete | Texas | No | No |
This needs to happen! | |||||
374 | Laura | Neitzel | TX | No, but I work for a law enforcement news website, PoliceOne.com. | Yes |
Keep up the good work! | |||||
375 | Rachael | Netz | Texas | No | Yes |
No comment | |||||
376 | Andrew | Netz | TX | No | Yes. |
Would like to see this implemented | |||||
377 | Lisa | Newbold | TX | No | Yes |
Several friends have children with Autism who are unable to communicate with law enforcement creating difficult in time of need and stress. | |||||
378 | Sharon | Newman | Texas | No | No |
I hope it passes. | |||||
379 | Mary | Nguyen | TX | NO | Yes |
This is definite a need! | |||||
380 | Beth | Nichols | TX | No | Yes |
Autism | |||||
381 | Dusty | Nichols | Texas | No | No |
I think it would help a lot. The officer will have better knowledge on how to approach the person in turn makin | |||||
382 | Lisa | Nuncio | Texas | No | Yes |
My son has autism and I have PTSD | |||||
383 | LOUISE | ODONNELL | No | Yes | |
I work with persons with on the Autism Spectrum and support this option. It has the potential of avoiding miscommunication and saving lives. | |||||
384 | Mary | Ompad | McLennan | No | Yes |
This is needed | |||||
385 | Amanda | ONeil | Texas | No | Yes |
This could be a life saving addition to our communities. As a parent of a driving child who has communication conditions, this would ease some of my constant fears and allow her to also feel safer when trying to gain some small independence. | |||||
386 | MARCY | ORTIZ | Texas | No | Yes |
I have a son with autism, and I think this would be a vital notification for law enforcement personal and maybe also like paramedics if there is a car accident. | |||||
387 | Armando | Ortiz Jr | Texas | Yes | My daughter |
A worthy cause | |||||
388 | Ama | Osei Bonsu | USA | No | Yes |
N/A | |||||
389 | Melissa | Ousley | Texas | No | No |
None | |||||
390 | Jill | O’Bryant | TX | No | No |
Happy to support this! | |||||
391 | tracy | parks | Texas | no | yes |
Please communication impediment and option when registering vehicles in Texas.. | |||||
392 | Lynnae | Paules | TX | No | No |
I am surprised that this isn't already in effect. Better late than never | |||||
393 | Alma | Payne | Texas | No | No |
We should be striving for a system that moves forward in every effort to better Protect and serve all of our citizens. | |||||
394 | Daisy | Paz | Texas | No | Yes |
This is necessary for many people with disabilities. | |||||
395 | Candace | Pearson | TX | No | Yes |
My son would benefit from this. | |||||
396 | Robin | Pebsworth | Texas | No | Yes, my grandson is Autisic |
Pass law | |||||
397 | Claudia | Pena | Texas | No | No |
Understanding people with disabilities can function as well or better as most. | |||||
398 | Ashley | Pena | TX | No | Yes. |
My son with Aspergers is close to driving age. I want him to have extra protection. | |||||
399 | Amy | Perez | Texas, Comal | No | No |
We must evolve to our modern world and put steps into place to protect people with communication challenges! | |||||
400 | Susy | Perez | Texas | no | yes |
This is awesome we need it for our kids with communication challenges | |||||
401 | Candace | Perez | Texas | No | Yes |
This could save lives. | |||||
402 | Brett | Perkins | TX | No | Yes |
. | |||||
403 | Carole | Perkins | Texas | No | Yes |
Grandson has autism and is hearing impaired | |||||
404 | Stacy | Perkins | Texas | No | Yes, My son |
Please and thank you | |||||
405 | Claire | Peters | Texas | No | Yes, my son is autistic |
My son is autistic | |||||
406 | Adrianne | Pfiester | TX | No | Yes |
... | |||||
407 | Teresa | Piccino | Texas | No | No |
It is essential for the safety of a driver with autism. | |||||
408 | Lorena | Pierce | Texas | No | Yes |
Important to pass this | |||||
409 | Margaret | PIERSON | TX. | No | Yes |
Please Law Enforcement needs to know this information. It will make a real difference understanding why the person they are dealing with might not be giving the proper responses. They may not understand or may be afraid. | |||||
410 | Risa | Pinto | Texas | No | Yes |
I want this to pass | |||||
411 | Pam | Pirozzo | Texas | No | Yes |
I ask that this bill be signed into law; it is so important. Thank you! | |||||
412 | Hallie | Pirozzo | Texas | No | Yes |
I ask that this bill be passed into law; it is so important. Thank you! | |||||
413 | Heather | Pirozzo | Texas | No | Yes |
This is so important and I ask that this bill be passed! | |||||
414 | Elyssa | Plata | State | No | Yes |
415 | Brittany | Platz | Texas | No | Yes |
My son is 14 and on the Autism Spectrum | |||||
416 | Sherri | Pollock | Texad | No | Yes |
Wonderful idea | |||||
417 | Lamarque | Polvado | Bastrop County | no | yes |
This measure is one of many that the state of Texas needs to implement to keep officers of the law and citizens who have kids, teens, and adults with Autism safe. | |||||
418 | Lizbeth | Porras | Texas | Criminal Justice Law Enforcement degree | Yes my brother is deaf/mute |
I think this is an amazing idea as I am a parent of two children who are Autistic. | |||||
419 | Erica | Presas | Texas | No | Yes |
My son has aspergers | |||||
420 | Bobbi | Prince | Texas | No | Yes |
My son has had epilepsy for 17 years so I know the difficulty he has communicating at times. This will help save lives and keep officers safer. | |||||
421 | Janet | Pritchard | no | no | |
no commnt | |||||
422 | Niki | Prysock | Texas | No | Yes |
This is appropriate for many people with mental illness, from schizophrenia to anxiety. Excellent idea whose time has come. Protect them and police with this concept! | |||||
423 | Cesar | Puente | Texas | No | Yes |
Do it | |||||
424 | Amanda | Pullin | Texas | No | Yes |
Please consider changing the way things are done. I have a 22 year old autistic nephew who would benefit from this | |||||
425 | Jeff | Putnam | TX | No | Yes |
My son just got his license with the communication impediment option. | |||||
426 | Patrick | Quinn | TX | No | Yes |
Get this passed! | |||||
427 | Leticia | Quintanilla | Texas | No | Yes |
My son is non-verbal | |||||
428 | Marisol | Ramirez | Texas | No | Yes |
My Godson | |||||
429 | Amanda | Ramos | Texas | No | Yes |
I’m for it! | |||||
430 | Regina | Rash | TX | No | Yes |
We come from a law enforcement family and are constituents. | |||||
431 | ricardo | recio | tx | No | Yes |
Reflecting on my pre-diagnosis interactions with law enforcement. I strongly believe that a lot of the interactions I have had in the past that were met with aggression, anger, and impatience could have been prevented by this proactive approach being considered. Once I was pulled over via felony stop, (at gun point) for my vehicle matching the description of a car thief. I honestly felt I would die that day as I had an anxiety attack and did not know what was happening. Thank goodness I was in my work uniform and the officer was able to see I wasn't the suspect as he was approaching the window. Now, with any law enforcement interaction I yell out that i'm autistic as a type of preventive measure which isn't always beneficial as a first impression with law enforcement. Communication is the first step in building a strong relationship with our local law enforcement and not being able to communicate effectively can be the first step into a horrible, needless misunderstanding. Thank you. | |||||
432 | Bobby | Reeves | Texas | No | Yes |
Great idea! | |||||
433 | Melissa | Reichert | TX | No | Yes |
Please include all of the ASD Spectrum. | |||||
434 | Krc | Rendon | Tx | No | Yes |
Cipo | |||||
435 | Victoria | Resendez | TX | No | Yes |
I agree | |||||
436 | Alan | Rich | Kendall | No | No |
Would like to see this pass | |||||
437 | Dolores | Rios | Texas | No | Yes |
I know many people who are affected by a communication impediment, many who are on the autism spectrum, and some who are deaf, or partially deaf. This is an important issue for them, especially in an age when officers often respond with full force, if someone does not respond correctly, or quickly enough. | |||||
438 | Jolene | Rios | Texas | No | Yes |
I have a child with Autism and want something in place to make law enforcement aware of his disability. Things could get out of hand without knowing his disability before hand. It can be prevented if this becomes a law. | |||||
439 | Ashley | Risner | Texas | No | Yes |
This would be a great thing for both drivers and law inforcement | |||||
440 | Jose | RIVERA | Texas | Yes | Yes |
This would be of great help to LEOs | |||||
441 | Anna | Robertson | North Carolina | No | Yes |
My son is hearing impairments and have aspergers | |||||
442 | Heather | Rodriguez | Texas | No | Yes |
This is very important to people like me woth communication issues | |||||
443 | Jessica | Rodriguez | no | yes | |
lets get this going into practice! | |||||
444 | Norma | Rodríguez | Texas | No | Yes |
My son is on the Autism Spectrum with ADHD | |||||
445 | ERIN | RODRIGUEZ | TX | No | Yes |
I support this! | |||||
446 | Bianca | Rodriguez | Texas | No | Yes |
Nothing but good can come from this | |||||
447 | Lisa | Rogers | Texas | No | No |
I support this petition | |||||
448 | Victoria | Romero | Tx | No | Yes |
Thank u! | |||||
449 | Kim | Rosd | Texas | No | No |
Please pass | |||||
450 | Casey | Ross | Texas | No | Yes |
Please approve. | |||||
451 | Crystal | Ross | Texas | No | Yes |
Please protect our communication challenged citizens. | |||||
452 | Susan | Roth | South Carolina | no | yes |
Law enforcement needs to be aware of these impairments so that they do not mistake slow responses for resistance to their authority. I have a cousin's daughter in Texas with hearing disability. | |||||
453 | Cavazos | Ruben | Texas | No | Yes |
Yes | |||||
454 | Susan | Rubinstein | Pennsylvania | No | Yes |
No comment | |||||
455 | Rosemarie | Ruiz | Texas | No | Yes |
We need a system in place | |||||
456 | Jeremy | Rush | TX | No | Bryton Matthew Rush |
My son has Autism, he is 6 years old. This would help him to be able to communicate so that something doesn’t happen to him if he is ever stopped by law enforcement. | |||||
457 | Alan | Russell | Texas | No | Yes |
My son has Asperger's. I'm a retired Fire Fighter/Paramedic now instructor and understand the need for training not only for Law Enforcement, but responders across the board. | |||||
458 | Sylvia | Saenz | Texas | No | Yes |
People close to me have children with autism. | |||||
459 | Johnny | Saiz | TX | No | No |
N/A | |||||
460 | Wendy | Sanchez | Texas | No. Husband is | Yes. Our son is autistic |
This is a great idea to help leo communicate with the disabled in a more appropriate way. | |||||
461 | Melissa | Sanderford | Texas | No | Yes |
This informtion needs to be guarded so no one can hack the system. For some, the hacked information could have dire effects. Also, every law enforcement officer needs to be trained in how to effectively handle a situation in which a person with deficits should be handled. I soon will have a cousin driving that has Autism and would not want to see him pulled over and hurt or killed over something that could have been prevented if the officer had/was trained. Please, the officers to need to understand each diagnosis that they see and what possible events could happen. | |||||
462 | Annette | Sankowski | TX | no | yes |
Come on Texas, pass this bill!! | |||||
463 | Cynthia | Santos | Texas | No | Yes |
It’s important if they have communications disabilities besides a lot of other things. | |||||
464 | Selina | Santos | Texas | No | Yes |
This would help protect civilians and law enforcement alike! Please sign! | |||||
465 | Silvia | Sauceda | Bexar | No | Yes |
... | |||||
466 | Destiny | Schee | Texas | No | Yes |
I have an autistc son | |||||
467 | STACEY | SCHODEK | TEXAS | No | Ni |
N/a | |||||
468 | Rosemary | Schramek | Texas | No | Yes |
No not in Law Forcement. Yes I know several people with communication challenges. | |||||
469 | GABRIELLA | SCOTT | TX | NO | YES |
AS A PERSON WHO KNOWS MANY PEOPLE WITH COMMUNICATIONS IMPEDIMENT, I BELIEVE IT ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY TO IMPROVE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THEM AND LAW ENFORCEMENT | |||||
470 | Veronica | Segundo | Texas | No | My son is on the autism Spectrum. |
No comment at this time. | |||||
471 | Teresa | Sequichie | Texas | No | Yes |
Too many citizens are being abused or murdered by the police! I will try ANYTHING to get those numbers down! | |||||
472 | Erin | Shaw | TX | No | Yes |
Of course an officer should know about these difficulties before approaching the vehicle!!!! I’d think it would be very safe & helpful for both the cop & the citizen. | |||||
473 | Roberto | Sierra | TX | Yes | Someone I know |
N/A | |||||
474 | Laura | Simeon | No | Yes | |
Signing petition for my son with Autism | |||||
475 | Mandy | Singer | PA | No | Yes |
Information helps | |||||
476 | Tunisia | Singleton | No | Yes | |
Please make "communication impediment" an option when registering a vehicle w/the Texas DMV! | |||||
477 | Tori | Skidmore | Texas | No | Yes |
Please make this happen!!!!! | |||||
478 | Conner | Smith | TX | No | Yes |
None | |||||
479 | Carla | Smith | Texas | no | yes |
People with diabetics should be added to this lists too especially | |||||
480 | Heather | Smith | Tx | No | Yes |
My niece and nephew are both on the spectrum | |||||
481 | Denise | Smith | TX | No | Yea |
Both my sons have this notification since they got their Texas ID’s but I was shocked at a Town Hall Meeting once when both the police dept and sheriffs dept were not aware of it until shown. | |||||
482 | Karen | Smith | Tx | No | Yes |
Great initiative | |||||
483 | Jan | Smith | Texas | No | Yes |
I believe this is extremely important to those that are in of help!!!! | |||||
484 | Ellen | Smith | Texas | No | Yes |
I have a grandson who is three years old and nonverbal. He also has a mild case of celebral palsy. | |||||
485 | Tammy | Smith | TX | No | No |
Sounds like a worthy cause. Officers need this! | |||||
486 | Trudy | Songco | Texas | No | Yes |
This is needed! | |||||
487 | Michelle | Soriano | Texas | No | No |
None | |||||
488 | Annette | Sorrells | Tx | No | No |
Help those that have communication difficulties | |||||
489 | MICHELLE | SPANIEL | Texas | No | My child |
AUTISM does have communication challenges especially when anxiety goes up, and unusual unexpected interactions. Letting them calm and slowly feel comfort in communicating can help ar times. | |||||
490 | Kimberly | Spenrath | Texas | no | yes |
Please sign the bill so that law enforcement can have better lines of communication with people who have differences. | |||||
491 | Andrea | Stansbury | Tx | No | Yes |
I have a son on the autism spectrum. | |||||
492 | Allison | Staves | Texas | No | Yes |
I'm a speech therapy assistant and this would make a huge impact for people who are misunderstood. Many kids would be more likely to register for a state ID if this information is there it would be a huge help in situations of being lost, tantrums, etc for all parties. | |||||
493 | Alice | Stearns | Texas | No | Yes |
This needs to be passed. | |||||
494 | brady | steele | texas | no | yes |
Go Aunt Jennifer!! | |||||
495 | Kerry | Stemen | Texas | No | No |
Great petition! | |||||
496 | Sarah | Stewart | TX | No | Yes |
Autism | |||||
497 | Melissa | Stewart | Texas | No | Yes |
Thank you! | |||||
498 | Renee | Stidham | Tx | No | Someone I know |
Yes!!!! Please make this happen. We need this! | |||||
499 | Jimmie | Straughan | Texas | No | Yes |
This is an excellent idea | |||||
500 | Rose | Sturdivant | Texas | No | Yes |
Yes | |||||
501 | Guadalupe | Suarez | Texas | No | Yes |
None | |||||
502 | Jessica | Sueppel | Texas | No | Yes |
My parents are hearing impaired. | |||||
503 | Frank | Sullivan | Texas | No | Yes |
No comment | |||||
504 | Ryan | Sullivan | Texas | No | Yes |
My brother who is on the spectrum would greatly benefit from this law | |||||
505 | Ann | Sullivan | TX | No | Yes |
Excellent law to help people with communication challenges to feel comfortable with law enforcement to process and communicate effectively | |||||
506 | Brian | Sullivan | Texas | No | Yes |
Excellent idea | |||||
507 | Sean | Sullivan | Texas | No | Yes |
I am on the spectrum and have the communication notice on my drivers license. This law would be beneficial to me | |||||
508 | Stephanie | Swann | USA | No | Yes |
I have no comment | |||||
509 | Shonna | Tanksley | TX | No | Yes |
Autism | |||||
510 | Kimberly | Tannet | Alabama | No | Yes |
Please allow people with disabilities to experience the freedom operating a vehicle can provide. | |||||
511 | Rosalyn | Tarlton | Texas | No | No |
This is a great idea. | |||||
512 | REBECCA | TARWATER | USA | No | Yes |
This initiative is another step toward leveling the field for those with communication deficits. | |||||
513 | Bertha | Taylor | California | No | Yes |
This is dear to my heart. Speaking as a mother of a person who will be driving independently in the near future, and as a clinician working with many families that have the very same concerns of a traffic stop gone wrong; we need to timely provide to our law enforcement officers the appropriate information so they can make informed decisions regarding the driver, how his or her disability affects the interaction and what can they do to be effective in protecting and serving without putting the driver or the officer in any danger or liability. Educating officers so they can understand very early during the interaction what neurological and cognitive processes may be affected and adjust differently understanding the driver's condition. Passing this bill will help to minimize law enforcement liability risk, will help our children to become independent drivers; for some individuals this can mean driving to college, driving to a job interview, or driving to the doctor. This bill is needed, do the right thing and make your signature count. As parents of persons with special needs, we have many things to worry about, having a traffic stop gone wrong should not be one of them, Let's give our children the best opportunity they have to become integrated in our society, driving having this protection can have a huge positive impact in our children lives and a better understanding of neurological differences as a society. | |||||
514 | Nancy | Taylor | Texas | No | No |
This information would be valuable to all parties involved, | |||||
515 | Tonya | Taylor | Tx | No | Yes |
Asperger's Syndrome | |||||
516 | Curtistine | Taylor | Texas | No | Yes |
It is very important to recognize those with challenges | |||||
517 | Heather | Thoele | Tx | No | Yes |
My son has Autism | |||||
518 | Susan | Thornton | TX | No | No |
I really want to see this pass. I think it would benefit everyone involved. | |||||
519 | wes | thornton | TX | no | yes |
the child of a friend | |||||
520 | Ruth | Todd | Texas | No | Yes |
This new procedure needs to be put into action! | |||||
521 | Brian | Torres | Tx | No | Yes |
My son has Aspergers | |||||
522 | Susie | Torres | Texas | No | Yes |
I hope this get passed. | |||||
523 | Andrea | Trelles | Texas | No | Yes |
My son has Autism and I worry about him as he becomes an adult because he has challenges hnderstabdingbsicial cues | |||||
524 | Joan | Troutman | Texas | No | Someone I know. |
I work with students with special needs. This is important. | |||||
525 | Hannah | Trowbridge | Texas | No | No |
I believe this is a beneficial solution to an important issue. | |||||
526 | Lisa | Tschirhart | Bexar | No | YES |
Too often, Texas police officers approach a vehicle with no idea what to expect. They have to make difficult decisions with no information and little time to decide. This assists our officers in the performance of their jobs. | |||||
527 | Yenter | Tu | Texas | No | Yes |
Deaf | |||||
528 | Joyce | Turner | Texas | No | Yes |
Medical Personnel at jail, prisons should also be informed. Every branch of law enforcement should be educated | |||||
529 | Jane-Alice | Tye | Tx | No | No |
None | |||||
530 | Scott | Underwood | TX | Yes | YEs |
yes | |||||
531 | Kathy | Upchurch | Texas | No | Know some |
I support the development of communications challenge legislation that will enable Officers to know when they are approaching someone with this issue. | |||||
532 | Enrique | Vaca | Texas | No | Yes |
I am a father of an autistic young adult and I strongly believe this initiative is important because autistic people have difficulty in communicate effectively, particularly in stressful situations | |||||
533 | Lourdes | Valdes | Texas | No | Yes |
Important petition. | |||||
534 | Yolanda | Valenzuela | United States | No | Yes my son |
My son has Autism | |||||
535 | Franklin | Vidrine | Texas | No | No |
This would help stop unnecessary deaths. | |||||
536 | Tammi | Vike | Dallas County | No | Yes |
My son is autistic | |||||
537 | Almendra | Villa | Texas | No | Yes |
Wonderful idea!! | |||||
538 | Diana | Villanueva | NJ | no | yes |
i am a parent of a teen with communication challenges and has autism classification. | |||||
539 | Steven | Villarreal | Texas | No | Yes |
Good idea, worth consdering | |||||
540 | Collin | Vincent | Texas | No | Yes...Someone I know |
I am a childhood friend of a mother whose son has Asbergers... | |||||
541 | Cindy | Vines | TX | No | Yes |
This would be very helpful in avoiding misunderstandings in the case of hearing or language impairment. | |||||
542 | Juli | Vrotney | Texas | No | No |
This would really be helpful | |||||
543 | Allen | Walker | Texas | No | Yes |
This is a very important issue for those with communication challenges. | |||||
544 | Robert | Walker | Texas | No | Me |
I'm hard of hearing. Deaf if my batteries dies. | |||||
545 | Jettie | Wallace | Texas | No | Yes |
This is a law that would be beneficial to many. | |||||
546 | Patrick | Ward | Texas | No | Yes |
High school teacher and friends with asperger's individual. | |||||
547 | Angela | Ward | Louisiana | No | Yes |
Yes please pass that a person with a Communication Impediment can register as such. | |||||
548 | Cynthia | Ward | TX | No | No |
No comment | |||||
549 | Susan | Washington | Texas | No | Yes |
My little brother has special needs and wants to learn to drive. I would hate for anything to happen to him because of a lack of communication! | |||||
550 | Bryan | Waterhouse | Texas | No | No |
N/A | |||||
551 | Adriana | Weatherspoon | Texas | No | Yed |
My fear is when my son drives and gets pulled over he may be in danger due to his social skills as a person with Autism. | |||||
552 | Karen | Webb | Texas | No | Someone I know. |
I know several people that would benefit. Two are non verbal and deaf. And one has Asperger. | |||||
553 | Diane | Wellman | Texas | No | Yes |
None | |||||
554 | Cheryl | Wells | Texas | no | yes |
been waiting for this a long time! thank you!!! | |||||
555 | Autumn | Wheaton | Texas | HR TDCJ | My daughter |
My daughter is often in car with me. She has high functioning autism. She is susceptible to sensory overload and may freak out. | |||||
556 | Kelly | Whitehouse | Texas | No | Yes |
This is great and needs to happen | |||||
557 | Lisa | Williams | No | Yes | |
Let's Make A Positive Change | |||||
558 | Wanda | Williamson | TX | no | yes |
I have a two deaf drivers in my family | |||||
559 | Mary | Willis | TN | No | Yes |
Petition | |||||
560 | Josephina | Wilson | Texas | No | Yes |
. | |||||
561 | Geneva | Wilson | Texas | No | Yes |
This is a great idea! Think it is needed for safety. | |||||
562 | Tami | Winger | Texas | No | Yes |
Son has Aspergers | |||||
563 | Christina | Wright | Texas | No | Yes |
Asperger's | |||||
564 | Yashica | Wyckoff | Texas | No | Yes |
Please pass this bill. | |||||
565 | Cara | Wyly | Texas | No | Yes |
Police officers should have as much information as possible about a person before making contact. It improves safety for all involved. | |||||
566 | Joseph | Yoder | Iowa | No | No |
Many of my family members were or are in law enforcement. | |||||
567 | Adrianna | Young | Texas | No | Yes |
My son has autism. | |||||
568 | Shay-Lynn | Zigler | Texas | no | no |
i’m signing this petition for my cousin Sam. | |||||
569 | Mónica | Zubeldía | Texas | No | Yes |
My son has CLASSIC autism. Nonverbal | |||||
570 | Shelby | Zuniga | Texas | No | Yes |
Please pass this! | |||||
571 | Brenda Lee | Zuniga | Texas | No | Yes |
Personally I have worked with people who are on the spectrum and know how simple things like being stopped by an officer can cause anxiousness, since it is something different from their daily routine. Allowing officers to know ahead of time could help ease situations and provide understanding. |