Catherine Sproul’s story of losing her son Davey is featured in this year’s September 26th Project video.
Dear friends in the autism and special needs community,
Last year we launched The September 26th Project, the annual emergency preparedness reminder for our families, created in commemoration of Feda Almaliti, founding VP of NCSA, and her son Muhammed, who died senselessly in a house fire on September 26, 2020, and embracing all who have faced such tragedies.
This September we again urge all autism and special needs families to take just 10 minutes on or around September 26th, to take steps to prepare for crisis and emergency. We are not asking for perfection, but for just one or two things that may help avert disaster. Don’t have a fire extinguisher? Now is the time to buy one. Haven’t checked your smoke/CO alarms? September is the perfect time to do it. Haven’t created a family emergency and exit plan? Go for it. Install a keypad lock where it would be helpful and safe. Or register with your local first responders, or create an emergency kit, charge back-up batteries, or attend a CPR class. Just one or two things, each step when taken year after year will make a big difference.
To get started, please watch (and share!) our 2022 September 26th Project video, where autism families who have suffered horrific tragedy share their stories — but also inspire you to take action, just 10 minutes, this September.
With best wishes,
The September 26th Project Committee
Maysoon Salah, Jill Escher, Kelly Bermingham, Lubna Salah
The 2022 September 26th Project Video
The Inaugural (2021) September 26th Project Video