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- +["<xml><dl class=\"decidim_awesome-custom_fields\" data-generator=\"decidim_awesome\" data-version=\"0.12.0\">\n<dt name=\"textarea-1756922998878-0\">Idea Submission for The People's Money:</dt>\n<dd id=\"textarea-1756922998878-0\" name=\"textarea\"><div>CRARR proposes the creation of a first-of-its-kind Real-World Autism Simulation & Safety Readiness School—a specialized educational environment offering real-world scenario training, sensory-responsive classrooms, crisis-prevention protocols, and family-centered support. The program integrates crisis-prevention procedures, safety standards, structured curriculum, family intake support, and professional staff training, as documented in our manuals.\nThis project directly improves community safety, enhances access to high-quality services for autistic children and adults, reduces emergency escalations, and trains families, schools, and first-responders.\n\nCitations: Safety manual  · Curriculum  · Parent intake packet \nA. Program Components\n\t1.\tSafety & Crisis Prevention Program\nBased on CRARR’s Safety & Crisis Policy Manual, including procedures, safety standards, and crisis-prevention models.\nCitation: \n\t2.\tFull Specialized Curriculum for Autistic Students\nIncludes communication training, sensory regulation, social modeling, real-world scenario rehearsal, and behavior-support modules.\nCitation: \n\t3.\tReal-World Simulation Blueprint\nThe school includes staged environments such as:\n\t•\tmock grocery store\n\t•\tmock MTA station\n\t•\tmock doctor’s office\n\t•\tsensory-friendly “calming pods”\n\t•\tsafety practice hall\nBased on CRARR’s floor plan document.\nCitation: \n\t4.\tFull School Charter & Operating Framework\nDefines governance, standards, operational procedures, compliance, and program structure.\nCitation: \n\t5.\tParent & Family Intake & Support Division\nProvides family assessments, stress-reduction support, service navigation, and individualized plans.\nCitation: \n\t6.\tStaff Certification & Training Program\nIncludes modules for safety, de-escalation, autism-sensitive teaching, scenario-based instruction, and multi-sensory support.\nCitation: \n\t7.\tCommunity Outreach & Awareness Campaign\nUses CRARR’s marketing materials to engage local families, schools, community groups, and youth organizations.\nCitation: \n\n⸻\n\nB. Who This Serves\n\t•\tAutistic youth & adults\n\t•\tNon-verbal children\n\t•\tFamilies needing support & training\n\t•\tNYC schools (for partnership training)\n\t•\tFirst responders & community organizations\n\n⸻\n\nC. Expected Outcomes\n\t•\tReduction in emergency escalations involving autistic individuals\n\t•\tIncreased safety and community integration\n\t•\tHigher confidence and independence for autistic students\n\t•\tImproved parent capacity, stability, and crisis-prevention knowledge\n\t•\tStronger city-school-family collaboration systems\n\n⸻\n\n5. PROJECT LOCATION\n\nA dedicated school facility within NYC, adaptable to any borough depending on awarded funding and site availability. Floor plan and layout are included in the CRARR floor plan documentation.\nCitation: \n\n⸻\n\n6. COST ESTIMATE (PB Budget Recommended Range: $50k–$5M)\n\nA flexible version is provided, depending on final scale NYC approves.\n\nPhase 1: Build-Out & Simulation Rooms — $1.2M\n\t•\tConstruction + interior simulation build\n\t•\tSafety infrastructure\n\t•\tSensory rooms\n\t•\tAccessibility upgrades\n(Referenced in floor plan and safety manual)\n\nPhase 2: Curriculum, Training & Program Delivery — $450k\n\t•\tCurriculum implementation\n\t•\tTeacher training\n\t•\tAutism-specialist onboarding\n\nPhase 3: Community Outreach Campaign — $80k\n\n(Create awareness so families can access resources)\n\nPhase 4: Parent Intake & Support Office — $120k\n\nTOTAL REQUEST: $1.85M\n\n⸻\n\n7. IMPLEMENTATION PLAN\n\nMonth 1–3: Compliance & Final Site Approval\n\nBased on the CRARR Full School Charter standards and safety requirements.\nCitation: \n\nMonth 4–6: Build-Out & Simulation Room Construction\n\nFollowing blueprint structure.\nCitation: \n\nMonth 7–9: Hiring, Training & Certification\n\nAccording to CRARR Staff Training Manual.\nCitation: \n\nMonth 10–12: Enrollment, Family Intake & Program Launch\n\nParent Intake Packet informs all intake procedures.\nCitation: \n\n⸻\n\n8. EQUITY & COMMUNITY IMPACT\n\nThis project directly benefits:\n\t•\tLow-income families\n\t•\tNon-verbal or high-support autistic students\n\t•\tFamilies experiencing crisis or instability\n\t•\tCommunities with limited autism-support access\n\nCRARR directly aligns with NYC goals for accessibility, safety, inclusion, family empowerment, disability justice, and community wellbeing.\n\n⸻\n\n9. LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY\n\nOnce established, the CRARR school becomes a permanent community asset. Sustainability is supported through:\n\t•\tannual enrollment\n\t•\tcity partnerships\n\t•\ttraining contracts with schools and hospitals\n\t•\tcommunity workshops\n\t•\tlow operational cost after initial build-out\n\nThe manuals (safety, curriculum, staff training) ensure the program remains consistent, replicable, and scalable.\nCitations:\nSafety Manual \nCurriculum \nTraining Manual \n\n⸻\n\n10. ATTACHMENTS (Provided Upon NYC PB Request)\n\nThe proposal references the following internal documents:\n\t•\tSafety & Crisis Policy Manual \n\t•\tGrant-Ready Proposal Packet \n\t•\tBuilding Floor Plan Overview \n\t•\tFull School Charter \n\t•\tParent Intake Packet \n\t•\tFull Curriculum \n\t•\tMarketing Materials Overview \n\t•\tStaff Training Manual \n</div></dd>\n<dt name=\"textarea-1758648114412-0\">What is the problem your idea aims to address?</dt>\n<dd id=\"textarea-1758648114412-0\" name=\"textarea\"><div>NYC families raising autistic children frequently encounter:\n\t•\tLack of real-world training environments to prepare for public interactions\n\t•\tHigh risk of escalation in unfamiliar public environments\n\t•\tLimited school options with comprehensive autism-sensitive crisis prevention\n\t•\tGaps between home, school, and city services\n\t•\tOverwhelmed parents without training or structured support\n\nCRARR directly addresses these unmet needs by creating a safe, controlled, simulated “mini-city” school environment that mirrors real-world triggers and teaches adaptive skills, helping children remain regulated and safe in public settings.\n\nCRARR also reduces emergency calls by training families and educators in best-practice safety protocols found in our Safety & Crisis Manual .\n</div></dd>\n<dt name=\"checkbox-group-1756922140917-0\">Which groups does your idea focus on? Select all that apply</dt>\n<dd id=\"checkbox-group-1756922140917-0\" name=\"checkbox-group\">\n<div alt=\"youth\">Youth (under 24)</div>\n<div alt=\"older-adults\">Older Adults (65 +)</div>\n<div alt=\"public-housing\">Public Housing Residents</div>\n<div alt=\"justice-impacted\">Justice Impacted People</div>\n<div alt=\"disabilities\">People with Disabilities</div>\n<div alt=\"lep\">Limited English Speakers</div>\n<div alt=\"immigrants-migrants\">Immigrants / Migrants</div>\n<div alt=\"veterans\">Veterans</div>\n<div alt=\"lgbtq-plus\">LGBTQIA+ People</div>\n<div alt=\"parents\">Parents</div>\n<div alt=\"unhoused\">Unhoused People</div>\n</dd>\n</dl></xml>"]
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