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New Law Helps Disabled With Bracelet
(IRN) -- A new law is aimed at improving the safety and the security of people with cognitive impairment, disabilities and special needs.

The law allows for the use of remotely activated bracelets to contact emergency services when a person goes missing. After a person is reported missing, police activate the bracelet, which then dials 911 and relays GPS coordinates to emergency responders.

The law was sponsored by State Rep. Karen May (D-Highland Park). "It is good public policy to use the latest technology to protect our most vulnerable citizens," May said.

The legislation was spurred by a 2007 incident in which a 7-year-old child with autism disappeared for several hours in Elmhurst. After a large search effort the child was found.

The new law takes effect Jan. 1, 2012.

(Illinois Radio Network)
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