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SUMMARY:March NTTM: Prepared to Respond: Supporting Guests with Autism in Tribal Gaming
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Title: March NTTM: Prepared to Respond: Supporting Guests with Autism in Tribal Gaming\nDate: March 19\, 2026 | Time: 2:00 PM EDT \nDescription: Tribal gaming serves a wide range of guests\, including individuals on the autism spectrum. This training is designed to enhance awareness\, preparedness\, and informed response strategies. With opening remarks by Lynn Valbuena\, Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Chairwoman\, featured speakers\, Dino Beltz\, a 24-year veteran battalion chief with the San Manuel Fire Department\, created the Neurodivergent Operational Awareness (NOA(h)) training program\, motivated by his son Noah\, who is on the autism spectrum and George Jenkot\, VP of Security and Surveillance with Firekeepers Casino Hotel who will discuss his operations training program. The initiative equips first responders with tools to better recognize and compassionately engage with neurodivergent individuals. This special emphasis event will explore practical\, respectful\, and effective response techniques for guest interactions\, crisis situations\, resources\, and support. \nRegistration Link \nPresenters:\nLynn Valbuena\, Chairwoman\, Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation\nDino Beltz\, Battalion Chief\, San Manuel Fire Department\nGeorge Jenkot\, VP of Security and Surveillance\, Firekeepers Casino Hotel\nEddie Ilko\, Safety and Occupational Health Manager\, National Indian Gaming Commission
URL:https://www.nigc.gov/event/march-nttm-prepared-to-respond-supporting-guests-and-employees-with-autism-in-tribal-gaming/
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