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Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Autism Acceptance - Friendly Faces, Safe Spaces

April 03, 2026 at 6:00 am CDT

The Ottawa Police Department will host a sensory-friendly family event for Autism Acceptance Month on Wednesday, April 1 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Reddick Library Community Room.

The event, called "Friendly Faces, Safe Spaces," aims to build positive connections between families in the neurodivergent community and local first responders before any emergency contact occurs. — The Ottawa Police Department will host a sensory-friendly family event for Autism Acceptance Month on Wednesday, April 1 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Reddick Library Community Room. The event, called "Friendly Faces, Safe Spaces," aims to build positive connections between families in the neurodivergent community and local first responders before any emergency contact occurs. (Photo provided by Ottawa Police Department)

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Annie from Shaw Local Radio spoke with Det. Ozzie Landerlos with the Ottawa Police Department for its Autism Acceptance evening on April 1 at Reddick Library. It is a meet and greet with families affected by autism and local police officers and firefighters. Everyone is welcome.

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John Sahly

John Sahly is the Managing editor for the Shaw Local News Network. He has been with Shaw Media since 2008, previously serving as digital editor, and the Daily Chronicle sports editor and sports reporter.