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AACs, DWAVE training with Dayton Police highlighted in local news stories

March 3, 2022 / Training

The Adult Advocacy Centers (AACs) and Deaf World Against Violence Everywhere (DWAVE) are training the full Dayton police force on how to better interact with people with disabilities. Several local reporters have covered our efforts:

Dayton police receive training about citizens with disabilities - Cornelius Frolik, Dayton Daily News

ADA training underway for Dayton Police Department - Mamie Bah, Dayton 24/7 Now

Dayton police conducting training to help respond to calls involving people with disabilities - Mike Campbell, WHIO TV