SIM-MT is in the news again—this time for a story that highlights both innovation and compassion in Montana’s emergency response system. NBC Montana recently covered how the state Department of Public Health and Human Services has distributed 472 “Carter Kits” to every licensed EMS agency, equipping responders with sensory tools like noise-canceling earmuffs, weighted blankets, cue cards, and fidget toys to better support children with autism and other sensory processing needs during crisis calls.