POSTPONED
Following the advice of state and local health officials, the Newtown Theatre will postpone the Staying Safe workshop originally scheduled for April 6. A new date has not been determined yet.
If you registered for this workshop, please check your inbox. An email has been sent to all participants explaining how we will handle your registration.
Thank you for your continued support of the Newtown Theatre!
This educational workshop and panel discussion, hosted by Potential, Inc. and sponsored by the Newtown Business Association, is open to area first responders, families/individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and professionals working with the ASD population.
Clips from BE SAFE: The Movie will be shown to reinforce training. In BE SAFE, actors with autism and other disabilities interact with real police officers, modeling safe words and actions.
The panel discussion will feature Chad Block, president of Eagle Fire Company, and Evan Resnikoff, president of the Bucks County EMS Chiefs' Association.
Through this workshop, Potential’s education team will:
Give you strategies/resources on teaching individuals with ASD how to communicate and interact with first responders successfully and safely
Empower first responders with an understanding of ASD and offer communication strategies for engaging with an ASD individual successfully and safely
Discuss what is currently being done to prepare individuals with ASD for a more successful interaction with first responders
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I park?
Free parking is available:
Along North State Street near the theatre
The municipal lot between Washington Ave. and Centre Ave.
The municipal lot next to Newtown Borough Hall (23 N. State St.)
Do I have to bring my ticket to this event?
Yes, please bring your ticket! A mobile or hard copy ticket is fine.
I'm attending with a group. Does every person need to register?
Seating is limited and we expect this to be a well-attended event. Therefore, we ask that all participants please register in advance.
Is the Newtown Theatre wheelchair accessible?
The Newtown Theatre's facility is not fully ADA accessible by today's standards. The theatre will happily make accommodations for any patron with a disability, to the best of our ability.
Can I save a particular seat?
Seating is first come, first served. If you need any accommodations to participate in this event, please email events@thenewtowntheatre.com.
I have another question.
Please email events@thenewtowntheatre.com and we'll get back to you within two business days.