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Ben’s Blue Bags

Soon every Bristol, VA fire truck will have Ben’s Blue Bags in their trucks. The Bristol, Virginia Fire Department received autism awareness training and sensory bags this week.They’re called Ben’s Blue Bags, started by Matt Kodicek who has a son with Autism Spectrum Disorder. He says they saw a need for the program and decided to create the program.The bags contain sensory items like ear muffs, fidget spinners, Rubix cubes, and other items.

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