Learn how the fate of Feda and Muhammad Almaliti led to the founding of The September 26th Project.
BCBA Kelly Bermingham hosts sisters Lubnah and Maysoon Salah as they discuss the story behind the September 26th Project and emphasize the need for safety planning and advocacy for ASD and special needs individuals.
0-2 minutes: Kelly introduces Feda Almaliti’s sisters – Maysoon Salah and Lubnah Salah.
2 minutes: Maysoon and Lubnah share the story that led to the founding of the September 26th Project, including the events that led to tragedy.
8 minutes: Maysoon and Lubnah review the key safety points addressed by the September 26th Project including the critical need to prepare and customize emergency plan in advance.
13 minutes: Maysoon and Lubnah discuss how they strive to honor Feda’s memory and legacy advocating for ASD services, while educating parents and caretakers on the critical need to plan for safety.
17 minutes: Kelly shares parents' concern of ensuring safety for their ASD and special needs children including the need for ABA providers to advocate for safety. The September 26th Project website is reviewed as a resource and other available resources are discussed. Kelly reviews the September 26th Project checklist and special concerns for ASD children.
24 minutes: Kelly, Maysoon and Lubnah discuss how individuals and the community can become involved in furthering the September 26th Project. 28 minutes: The importance of understanding and completing the September 26th Project checklist is emphasized and the website address is shared: www.september26.org.
31 minutes: Kelly discusses negotiating with insurance companies to ensure adequate hours are available for safety training by ABA service providers. The need for advocacy guidelines is discussed.
41 minutes: Wrap-up
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