Database will give police info on people with disabilities

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A new database will alert Ohio law enforcement officers about motorists and passengers with communication disabilities who could be mistaken for someone impaired or a threat.The Blade reports the Legislature approved creating the database at the urging of Jenny Hughes, of Walbridge, in northwestern Ohio.Hughes' oldest son is 24, has autism, but is high functioning and recently started driving. Her 23-year-old son is severely autistic and doesn't drive, but could become agi