Carter Kits - Sensory Bags

05/13/2026

Thank you Jessie Woodruff, Deerfield Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 4286, and all involved in spreading awareness and understanding of sensory needs!

Local 4286 is proud to announce the placement of Carter Bags on all of our ambulances.

These bags contain sensory support items such as fidgets, noise-reducing headphones, and other tools designed to help patients experiencing sensory overload, including neurodivergent individuals, those with learning impairments, and anyone who may benefit from sensory management during emergency care.

This project reflects our commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care to every member of our community.

A special thank you to union members Collin Mellendorf and Brad Crowthers for organizing and driving this project forward. We would also like to thank Jessie Woodruf for her educational lecture on sensory management and for introducing these bags to our department.

We are grateful for everyone involved in helping make our ambulances more accessible, understanding, and supportive for the patients we serve.

04/26/2026

We had such a great day at Highland Park Police Department celebrating Autism Awareness Month. It was so great to connect with so many people and hear their stories! We love supporting Departments that care so much about their communities!!!

04/24/2026

So happy to be sending another shipment of Carter Kits to our partners at MyMichigan in Tawas! Thank you for all you do in your community!

04/24/2026

Carter Kits was absolutely thrilled to support the S.a.v.e.s. project tonight! It was a great outreach and networking event! We're happy to help where we're needed.

04/15/2026

Are you in the Highland Park area and looking for a great event for the family? Check out their Autism Awareness event!! We're proud to support yet another first responder department dedicated to helping the neurodivergent population in their community!

04/14/2026

Go Lansing! Support your local responders and - enjoy a day off from cooking!

Grab a pizza and support a great cause!🍕

Tomorrow, participating Domino’s locations across Michigan, including right here in Lansing, are teaming up to support Autism Acceptance Month through “Carter Kits.”

Every order helps provide tools that make emergency situations safer for kids on the autism spectrum, their families, and first responders.

Here are the Lansing locations that are participating:
• 5645 S Cedar St
• 1701 S Waverly Rd
• 1019 E State Rd, Ste 2
• 234 S Washington Sq
• 2005 N Larch St
• 4800 W Saginaw Hwy

This is an easy way to give back, just order your usual, and you’re making a difference!

04/14/2026

We love to see Carter Kits at work in communities! Thank you to Myrtle Beach City Government for sharing !