Resources for First Responders

It is with genuine respect, support and gratitude that we first thank you for your public service! 911READY continues to work closely with Law Enforcement, Fire & Rescue and Emergency Medical Services to develop our programs and services to provide you with extra tools and information to assist in your emergency response.

Only a few short days after receiving our 911READY Bags, Firefighters Maury and Gutierrez utilized one of the components of the bag, a weighted blanket. The 23 year old autistic male would not get up off of the ground. Once the blanket was placed, he became cooperative and let them take his vitals and allowed them to walk him to the ambulance. Smart, quick thinking on the part of our medics, and a fabulous resource provided by 911READY.

Allen park

Fire Department

The 911READY bags work!!! We recently had a call of a teenager going through a difficult time and having an outburst. Sgt. Wheeler recognized some of the emotions from his training with the 911Ready program and he grabbed the bag and put it to use! The situation was quickly and peacefully resolved without any further incident. Thank you to 911READY for making this great program and allowing Brownstown Charter Township, Michigan to be the first to receive these bags!

Brownstown TWP

Police Department

From the bottom of my heart I wanna thank you! My son was rushed to Children’s Hospital by ambulance last Wednesday and your bag with the weighted blanket, fidget toys and headphones saved us, my son already sick was nervous and having all those items helped calm him in the ambulance and at the hospital. It meant so much to us. Thank you again!

Karen N.

Michigan Resident

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Danny Justice, Andy Starzac and an unamed police officer.

911Ready beta test meeting at Brownstown Police Station Lisa, Andy and Trevor.

The Danny Justice Legacy 911Ready Program

Danny Justice was more than a beloved son and brother—he was a vital part of Mimi’s Mission, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting individuals with autism. As a non-verbal autistic individual with a towering presence at 6’2” and 375 pounds, his family feared that if he ever had an encounter with first responders, it could be misunderstood due to his inability to speak, follow commands, or respond in expected ways. This concern led Mimi’s Mission to take action.

Mimi’s Mission founded the 911Ready Program—an initiative dedicated to educating first responders about autistic individuals and equipping them with tools to help de-escalate interactions. Alongside this, the 911Ready Bag Program was launched, providing police officers, firefighters, and EMTs with specialized sensory tools such as weighted blankets, noise-reducing headphones, and sensory items—all designed to calm and comfort individuals with autism in stressful situations.

Tragically, we lost Danny in 2024, but his legacy lives on through this program. Because of him, first responders across the Downriver area are now more educated and better equipped to assist individuals with autism.

Through the dedication of Lisa Missler Vilella of Mimi’s Mission and Deputy Police Chief Andrew Starzec, Danny’s story continues to make an impact, in hopes to reduce the number of escalated interactions. Though he never spoke a word, his life speaks volumes—creating a future where first responders understand, recognize, and respond with compassion to those who need it most.

The Danny Justice Legacy 911Ready Program is a testament to his life and a promise that his story will continue to change lives.