A few months later, a 35 year old Dallas woman dies

A half year later, suit brought against Tavares, Florida

DOJ steps up enforcement efforts

• Dissemination of information through workshops, technical assistance telephone lines, mass mailings

• Contracts with TDI to develop and distribute Emergency Access Self Evaluation Kits

  • TDI enlists aid of NENA and APCO

• New settlement agreements with cities

  • L.A. case of toddler falling off bed -- sets precedent