Despite Law, Funds to Address Wandering Remain in Limbo
April 23, 2018
By: Hannah Lang
Source: Disability Scoop
Though federal legislation addressing wandering among people with autism and other developmental disabilities was approvedas part of a $1.3 trillion government spending package in late March, advocates are still fighting to ensure that the program gets funded.
Kevin and Avonte’s Law is set to provide $2 million annually through 2022 for grants to local law enforcement and nonprofit agencies. These grants can be used to purchase electronic tracking devices for families of those at risk for wandering, or for education, training, notification systems and resources to better address the issue.