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911READY works closely with Law Enforcement, Fire & Rescue and Emergency Medical Services. We educate and develop programs to assist First Responders encountering autistic individuals in their community. Leading with education and awareness can only enhance encounters.

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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 first responders with tools to better prepare then for encounters involving autistic community members for more positive outcomes. 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.

911Ready Training Materials

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Start with a short preview of the 911READY training video and learn how these materials help first responders better understand autism traits, communication differences, sensory needs, and ways to create a more positive encounter.

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Bags and Decals

911READY bags and decals are available for departments, schools, organizations, and community partners who want practical tools that support safer, calmer, and more informed encounters.

Support Bags $75

911READY Bags

These bags give first responders access to sensory support items that can help during calls involving autistic individuals or others with sensory needs. Mimi’s Mission handles bag requests directly through mail or delivery.

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Awareness Decals $1

911READY Decals

Decals help bring visibility to the 911READY program and show support for autism awareness, preparedness, and safer community response. Mimi’s Mission handles decal requests directly through mail or delivery.

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Training Call Request

First responder teams can request additional training support.

Mimi’s Mission can follow up with departments or responder teams who want to talk through autism traits, response considerations, communication differences, and ways to make emergency encounters more positive.

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What Happens Next

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Start with the short preview to see the purpose behind the 911READY training materials.

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Purchase the training video or request bags, decals, or a training call for your team.

Mimi’s Mission Follows Up

Video access can be sent after purchase, while bags, decals, and call requests are handled directly by Mimi’s Mission.

Voices From Our
Community

“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 Township 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 was already sick and nervous, and having 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