OHIO’S BLUE ENVELOPE PROGRAM

Safety • Communication • Inclusion

Bridging communication gaps between first responders and community members.

Program Overview

The Blue Envelope Program is designed to promote inclusion and enhance communication between first responders and community members with communication differences and disabilities such as autism spectrum disorder, dementia, physical disabilities, and/or mental health conditions which may require additional accommodations or awareness during law enforcement or emergency interactions.

View Blue Envelope Flyer

How it Works:

Eligibility for Auglaize DD services is not required. Blue Envelope Packets are available at no cost to anyone with a disability or communication barrier as a driver or passenger in a vehicle. each packet contains the following:

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Blue Envelope

• To hand to law enforcement officer/first responder with necessary information written on the outside and documents placed inside.

• Recommended items to keep inside: copy of ID, vehicle registration, vehicle insurance card.

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Window Decal

• Discreetly communicate to law enforcement/first responders that a person in that vehicle may have a disability which could affect their actions or speech.

• Recommended placement: bottom left corner of rear window.

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Wallet Card

• A smaller version of the envelope with important information and can be kept in a wallet, pocket, or purse to be used anywhere.

Where to Get your Blue Envelope

Our local partners play an important role in supporting the Blue Envelope Program. To pick up a Blue Envelope packet, please visit one of the partner locations below.

Auglaize County ESC

1045 Dearbaugh Ave #2, Wapakoneta, OH

Auglaize County Sheriff's Department

1051 Dearbaugh Ave, Wapakoneta, OH

Auglaize County License Bureau

604 S Blackhoof St, Wapakoneta, OH

Capabilities

809 McKinley Rd, St Marys, OH

Auglaize DD

20 E. First St., New Bremen, OH

Wapakoneta Police Department

701 Parlette Ct, Wapakoneta, OH

Additional Resources

Spot Program Flier

Download SPOT Program Flyer Here

The SPOT (Special Population Operations Team) Program is offered in Auglaize County to increase the effectiveness of communication and interaction in emergency situations for people of all ages with special considerations. By registering yourself or someone in your household, police and first responders will become familiar with you or your loved one’s communication barriers, nearby hazards, safety factors.

To register yourself or a loved one, contact Deputy Sam Blank or Detective Brian Little at 419.739.6565.

Communication Boards are also a great resource to help improve and facilitate safe interactions with law enforcement and emergency first responders.

View Communication Boards

Training for First Responders & Law Enforcement

If your team or department is interested in additional training on working with individuals with developmental disabilities, learning more about the Blue Envelope Program, or finding ways to get involved, please reach out to us.