Mechanicville District Public Library, Saratoga SpringsPublic Library Designated as Blue Envelope Pickup Locations for Drivers on the Autism Spectrum

BALLSTON SPA — The Mechanicville District Public Library has joined the Saratoga Springs Library to partner with the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office and become a pickup location for the Blue Envelope program for drivers on the autism spectrum.

The program, which was started in November 2024, aims to make traffic stops and other police interactions more streamlined, less stressful, and safer for drivers on the autism spectrum and by extension, police as well. 

It allows a driver on the spectrum to have their relevant information in a centrally located area and lets the police officer know that the driver may respond differently to things like lights and sirens than they may be used to.

Aside from the library and the Sheriff’s Office, the Saratoga Springs Public Library is also a designated pickup location for the envelopes. 

They may also be acquired by emailing the Sheriff’s Office at sheriff@saratogacountyny.gov and putting “Blue Envelope” in the subject line.