Council Member Ariola presents Intro 46 autism warning plaques
Council Member Ariola presents Intro 46, which would allow parents and guardians to request warning signs alerting motorists to autistic children nearby. She calls it a common-sense safety measure and criticizes the Commissioner for calling the signs clutter.
Thank you so much.
Thank you, Chair Majority Leader Abreu and the Transportation Committee for hearing Intro 46.
Intro 46 would allow parents and guardians of children with autism to request the warning signs.
From the Department of Transportation to make motorists aware that there are autistic children living nearby.
For some children with autism, busy streets and traffic can present unique challenges, safety challenges, and these signs would serve as an additional reminder for motorists to slow down and be alert.
This simple
Common sense measure can give parents some added peace of mind and while doing so help them to keep their children safe.
And his passage would be another step towards protecting the most vulnerable among us.
For the Commissioner of Transportation to call the possible life-saving signs as clutter is sending the message to the families raising a child or children with autism
that New York City does not see you, does not understand the challenges you face, and is not willing to take reasonable steps to help their children stay safe.
I do not believe that there should be a cost put on the children.
on the safety of children, especially children with autism.
Thank you for your consideration and the time to speak about my bill.