(a) The commissioner, in consultation with the commissioner of health,
the office of fire prevention and control, the municipal police training
council, and the superintendent of state police, shall develop a
training program and associated training materials, to provide
instruction and information to firefighters, police officers and
emergency medical services personnel on appropriate recognition and
response techniques for handling emergency situations involving
individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental
disabilities. The training program and associated training materials
shall include any other information deemed necessary and appropriate by
the commissioner.
(b) Such training shall address appropriate response techniques for
dealing with both adults and minors with autism spectrum disorder and
other developmental disabilities.
(c) Such training program may be developed as an online program.
* NB There are 2 ยง 13.43's
Structure New York Laws
Title C - Developmental Disabilties Act
Article 13 - Office for People With Developmental Disabilities
13.01 - Declaration of Policy.
13.05 - Developmental Disabilities Advisory Council.
13.07 - Office for People With Developmental Disabilities; Scope of Responsibilities.
13.09 - Powers of the Office and Commissioner; How Exercised.
13.15 - Programs of the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities.
13.17 - Programs, Services, and Operations in the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities.
13.19 - Personnel of the Office; Regulations.
13.23 - Education and Training Programs.
13.24 - Sheltered Workshops, Work Activity and Day Training Services.
13.31 - Disposition of Moneys and Securities.
13.34 - On-Site Client Advocacy in Developmental Centers.
13.38 - Additional Duties of the Office With Respect to Persons Receiving Transitional Care.
13.40 - People First Waiver Program.
13.41 - Integrated Employment Plan.
13.41*2 - Retaliatory Personnel Actions.
13.42 - Autism Spectrum Disorders Advisory Board.