Kendall County Sheriff’s Office starts Blue Envelope Program to help communication with autistic drivers

The Kendall County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the Autism Hero Project to help improve communication and reduce stress for drivers with autism during traffic stops.The Blue Envelope Program is designed to promote safer interactions between law enforcement officers and individuals on the autism spectrum or who may have other communication differences. The Blue Envelope Program provides drivers with a blue envelope to be used to store their driver’s license, vehicle registration, proof of insurance, and helpful communication materials.On Jan. 1, the Blue Envelope Program will launch statewide. The Secretary of State’s office will work with law enforcement and autism advocates to develop a standardized envelope. They will be printed by the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office and available free of charge at DMVs and the Illinois State Library.When a deputy is presented with a Blue Envelope, it serves as a visual indicator that communication adjustments may be helpful, according to