Show Description As smart phones and tablets become more advanced and we increase our ability to share not only our information but our location with apps and people, it can be hard to keep track of who has access. When Apple released iOS 16, their latest version, in September, they rolled out a new feature …
Show Description Over the past 25 episodes, we have shared some of our personal stories while bringing you information about safety on a variety of subjects. On this episode, Leslie, George, and Meaghan invited Chad Bouton and Jim Barbour to the show to tell some stories of their own about their experiences while traveling and …
Show Description Sailing the seas on a cruise ship can be an enjoyable way to sped a vacation, but is it safe?. George, Leslie, and Meaghan look at the cruise line industry’s methods for keeping their passenger’s safe as well as the accomodations they have made for people with disabilities. Articles Nine Ways for Staying …
Show Description Meaghan, Leslie, and George follow up on their last episode with information about what to do after a mass shooting. The Disaster Distress Helpline is a 24/7, 365-days-a-year, national hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. Call 1-800-985-5990. Articles: …
Show Description Headlines about active shooters and mass killings have been prevalent in the media over the last few months. On this episode, George, Leslie, and Meaghan take a look at active shooter protocols for businesses and schools and how they affect people with disabilities. Resources for this episode: Active shooter resources from the FBI …
Leslie, George, and Meaghan welcome Sergeant Matthew Floyd, of the Hultton Regional Police in Ontario. Matt joins the team to provide information and tips on how to know if someone claiming to be a police officer is legitimate,what kind of information emergency operators need in order to get the correct assistance to you as quickly …
Show Description Meaghan, George, and Leslie welcome Amy Wilson back to the show. Amy is the director of the SEED program and stops by to give the team an update. SEED, which stands for, Safety Education and Empowering Defense, aims to bring safety education courses and self defense classes to the blind community through peer …
Show Description To kick off the new year, George and Leslie (yep, you read that right, Meaghan couldn’t make it this time), recount their experiences with air travel, their thoughts about safety with each aspect of a trip, and the products they like to use to make flying easier and safer. PRODUCTS 511 Tactical cargo …
Show Description Following a webinar George gave to the Lighthouse for the Blind in San Fransisco on the same subject, Meaghan, George, and Leslie discuss the pros and cons of carrying personal safety devices. The team will not be recording in December, so look for the next episode on the first Saturday in February. From …
Show Description On this episode, George, Leslie, and Meaghan were excited to welcome Steve Baskis to the show. Steve is, among other things, an adventurer, author, speaker, and the host of his own podcast, Baskis360. Steve shared his adventures with the team and discussed some of the safety measures he employs while mountaineering, white water …