Crime & Safety
Tuscaloosa Resident Donates 35 'Carter Kits' To Area Agencies
35 Carter Kits Tom have been given to area first responders from Tuscaloosa resident Sam Dowling.
TUSCALOOSA, AL — The Autism Society of Alabama on Monday announced 35 Carter Kits have been given to area first responders from Tuscaloosa resident Sam Dowling.
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Dowling has autism spectrum disorder and to celebrate his 30th birthday this past July, he started a fundraiser to get 30 Carter Kits to donate to first responders in his community.
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The kits were presented Monday to the Tuscaloosa Police Department, Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office and Tuscaloosa Fire Rescue Service.
The Autism Society of Alabama says Carter Kits are a part of its safety initiative programming that distributes sensory bags to first responder agencies.
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The organization says the bags contain items which can assist police, fire, and rescue officials with individuals who have autism.
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