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Eric Carpenter-Grantham and his mother Linda are on a mission to change outcomes for those who live with non-apparent disabilities. Like many, Linda felt compelled to have \u201cThe Talk\u201d with Eric following the murder of George Floyd. Creating a scenario with law enforcement officers and steps to take when engaging, Linda was hoping to demonstrate how Eric should respond and inform officers of his autism diagnosis. Eric\u2019s response was visceral and unexpected. He didn\u2019t think of himself but of his peers who had greater communication deficits. Overcome by fear, Eric was insistent that he wanted to do something. And so\u2026 Eric\u2019s ID Law<\/a> was birthed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maryland residents will now be able to elect to have a special logo placed on their license or identification cards to communicate to first responders of a non-apparent disability. B-InPowerD had the pleasure of sitting down with Eric and Linda<\/a> shortly after the law passed the General Assembly. When asked, what\u2019s next? Eric did not hesitate to share that he is ready to take on the country! The dynamic duo is working to make sure every individual with a non-apparent disability has the option to add this designation to their identification cards, of all kinds!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join B-InPowerD and support Eric\u2019s ID Law by sending a letter of support to your representatives in two simple steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First – Feel free to copy and paste this example:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Subject: Eric\u2019s ID Law<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Message:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hello, I am writing to express my support for Eric\u2019s ID Law (Senate Bill 618<\/a>), a bill that will allow people with non-apparent disabilities to communicate their condition on their license or ID cards. I believe having this designation will reduce the amount of negative interactions people with non-apparent disabilities have with first responders, especially law enforcement officers. The goal of Eric\u2019s ID law is to share important information quickly and efficiently. I have no doubt that supporting the passing of this law will save lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thank you,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next – Visit Democracy.io – They make it simple to write to your representatives.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Eric Carpenter-Grantham and his mother Linda are on a mission to change outcomes for those who live with non-apparent disabilities. Like many, Linda felt compelled to have \u201cThe Talk\u201d with Eric following the murder of George Floyd. Creating a scenario with law enforcement officers and steps to take when engaging, Linda was hoping to demonstrate … <\/p>\n

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