Counties in New York and Alabama are considering special needs registries to account for the needs of residents in case of emergencies. Meanwhile, the state of New Jersey is proposing a mandatory autism registry, designed to ensure that families are connected with state resources and to help identify areas of concentration.

For information about the registry proposed in Houston County, Ala. click here.

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