This condition was selected for the person carrying or wearing this CareID. Personal identity, medications, allergies, and caregiver contacts have not been added.
Condition Selected for This CareID
Developmental Disability / Support Emergency Guide
This CareID is associated with a person who may need communication, sensory, behavioral, or decision-making support. Stay calm, use simple language, and follow the guidance below.
Personal Information Has Not Been Added
This CareID identifies the selected condition but does not contain the person’s name, medications, allergies, caregiver contacts, or individual instructions.
Check the person’s CareID Card, phone Medical ID, CareID Wallet, CareID Vault, wallet, bag, or other emergency identification for additional written information.
Immediate Steps
- Use calm, simple communication with clear, direct instructions.
- Allow extra time for the person to process information and respond.
- Avoid making assumptions about what the person can or cannot understand.
- Reduce crowding and noise — a calm environment helps communication.
- Look for caregiver information, communication aids, or emergency instructions.
Call 911 Immediately If:
- There is immediate physical danger to the person or others
- The person has a severe injury, bleeding, or difficulty breathing
- They are in an unsafe environment and cannot be safely guided away
- They become suddenly unresponsive or show signs of a medical emergency
- You are unable to ensure their safety without emergency assistance
Do Not:
- Do not make assumptions about cognitive ability based on appearance or communication style
- Do not use complex language, sarcasm, or abstract concepts
- Do not crowd, grab, or physically redirect without explaining first
- Do not speak about the person as if they are not present
- Do not rush — allow processing time for every communication
After the Immediate Situation
- Allow the person time to feel safe and regulated
- Provide a calm environment
- Contact caregiver or support person if information is available
- Explain what happened and what will happen next in simple terms
Find Emergency ID
Look for personal emergency information only on an ID, card, phone, or other item associated with the person.
NO APP, NO SUBSCRIPTION, NO LOGIN.
No helper login is required to view emergency information.
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