Over one quarter of the U.S. population has at least one or more disabilities. Ranging from mobility impairments, to autism or even mental illness, accommodating the needs of people with disabilities is paramount in providing exemplary service while respecting their individual needs.

First responders are called into dynamic situations, and are forced to make decisions based on a variety of factors. Officers often struggle to delineate when exigency stops and reasonable accommodation begins. With our help, we ensure the needs of both first responders and the communities we serve are met by serving effectively as a conduit between both parties.

By working with law enforcement and people with disabilities, LEADS strives to improve the working relationship between the two. Our mission is to provide resources to strengthen that relationship; and assist in establishing lasting, meaningful change to ensure accountability.

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LEADS provides nearly two decades of knowledge, insight, training and experience in policing, while bridging the gap between first responders and those with disabilities in the communities we serve. The training, experience and understanding gained in that time is finally available to agencies nationwide in efforts to restore trust in those who are called to serve.