In this three-minute video, you will hear from people with disabilities, family members, and police officers about the importance of police disability awareness training. Training can help officers recognize people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and ensure effective and respectful interactions.

In this video, T.J. talks about his fear of interacting with the police as a black man with a disability. Misunderstandings can become issues of life and death. Hear first-hand the level of fear that exists among people in the disability community. Learn why police disability awareness training is so important.

“Are you sure you’ve been sexually assaulted?” Because of her disability, police officers didn’t listen and believe Kecia’s report of a sexual assault. In this video, Kecia recalls her experience and what it took for the police to believe her. Learn why police disability awareness training is so important.

Police disability awareness training didn’t exist when Retired Officer Bjes graduated from the police academy. In this video, Officer Bjes shares his thoughts on disability awareness training, national standards, and being prepared to serve people with autism in the community.

Eric Parsa had two dramatically different interactions with police—one was helpful and one led to his tragic and unnecessary death. This demonstrates the critical need for police disability awareness training.