Before It’s Too Late: A PrAACtical Resource for Emergency Situations

We’re in the first month of hurricane season and preparedness is very much on our minds. With that in mind, we thought it was a good idea to share a link to this important resource. The Royal Berkshire NHS Trust funded the development of this Communication Passport which is disseminated via the Widgit Symbol website.
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This Communication Passport is designed to give important information about a person who uses AAC to healthcare professionals and first responders in case of accident or emergency. It uses a stoplight metaphor to guide the partner through important information, such as emergency contacts, health conditions, medications, how the person takes their medication, how to communicate with the person, and more.
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Even those who are always accompanied by a familiar adult, such as a child, could benefit from this tool. In an emergency situation, there is often confusion and having all the key information in one easy-to-read document could literally be a lifesaver.
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Communication Passports don’t seem to be as common here in the US as they are in the UK, Canada, and other places, which is a shame because they are so useful. Like many things, the need for a document like this often doesn’t become obvious until it is too late.
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