THE LEAD ACT

Promoting the interests of autism-related wandering (elopement), public-safety risks, and statewide emergency-response legislation; promoting the interests of individuals with disabilities and their families by means of public-policy advocacy; organizing and developing community partnerships to advance public-safety, emergency-response, and legislative initiatives; coordinating statewide and national advocacy coalitions; disseminating information to the public, policymakers, and community by means of public advocacy