Hands On Safety is a podcast for people with disabilities to discover ways to keep themselves safe while going about their daily lives. It is not meant to teach people self-defense, but to offer tools and tips for better awareness of their surroundings and other safety related topics
Latest Episodes
- Hands On Safety: E33 SafetyCast 33 Be Safety PositiveShow Description Meaghan, Leslie, and George welcome one of their favorite people, Amy Wilson, back to the show. On this episode, Amy returns to tell us about her newly formed organization, Safety Positive Foundation. She fills us in on the foundation’s beginnings in March of this year, what they are doing now, and what they …
- E27 SafetyCast 27 Safety CheckShow 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 …
- E26 SafetyCast 26 Our Personal TruthsShow 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 …
- E25 SafetyCast 25 Cruising the Safety SeaShow 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 …
- E24 SafeyCast 24 A Cry For HelpShow 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: …
- E23 SafetyCast 23 Aiming for a Plan That Works for AllShow 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 …
- E22 SafetyCast 22 Police InteractionsLeslie, 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 …
- SafetyCast 21 SEED Continues to GrowShow 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 …
- SafetyCast 20 Safe on a PlaneShow 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 …
- SafetyCast 19 Is That A Weapon In Your Pocket?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 …
- SafetyCast 18 Movement Is LivingShow 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 …
- SafetyCast 17 There’s No Place Like HomeShow Description There’s no place like home, so of course that’s where we want to feel safe. On this episode, Meaghan, George, and Leslie talk about home security from its most basic forms to more expensive options. Some of the products discussed on the show were: Video Doorbells Allow you to see and talk to …
- SafetyCast 16 The Best of UsShow Description We’ve enjoyed bringing this show to you over the last year and a half. In that time, we have all had episodes that meant more to us than others. On this episode, George, Leslie, and Meaghan recap their favorite episodes and tell us why those shows were special to them. All the episodes …
- SafetyCast 15 Have Gun, Might TravelShow Description Do you own a gun? Can you own a gun if you are blind? Can you get a concealed carry permit? On this episode, Leslie, George, Meaghan, and Jim welcome TJ Meloy, to tell us about the processes and challenges he went through to buy a gun and get his concealed carry permit …
- SafetyCast 14 Make Good ChoicesShow Description We all want to have a good time when we go out for a night out on the town. We make plans with our friends, fix ourselves up, and maybe even make arrangements to get home when we’ve had to much to drink; but do we include steps for being safe when we …
- SafetyCast 13 On the Road AgainShow Description Summer is fast approaching and we all know what that means… That’s right! Travel season is here. Leslie, George, and Meaghan discuss staying safe while traveling no matter what mode of transportation you choose. Some of the topics covered are planning your trip, navigating airports, safeguarding documents and identification, hotel rooms, and taking …
- SafetyCast 12 Growth of a SEEDShow Description Meaghan, George, and Leslie welcome Amy Wilson to the show. Amy is the director of the newly formed SEED program. 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 to peer training. Seed is one of three …
- SafetyCast 11 It’s the Most Taxable Time of the YearShow Description This month, George, Meaghan, and Leslie welcome Brad Martin, a tax preparer for United Way, to the show to discuss the best tips for finding a reputable tax preparer, what can happen if you don’t, and the pros and cons of doing your own taxes. Don’t feel comfortable doing your own taxes? Here …
- SafetyCast 10 Do You ConsentShow Description In the last few months there has been a movement in the blindness community to bring sexual abuse and harassment to light and take steps to put an end to it. On this episode, Leslie, George and Meaghan welcome Laura Millar, a researcher and teacher of sexual health for people with disabilities, and …
- SafetyCast 9 Shop Til You DropShow Description With the holidays fast approaching. Meaghan, George, and Leslie discuss methods for keeping yourself safe while shopping in stores and online. They discuss the added need to be aware of and practice safety protocols during COVID 19 as well as how to look out for such things as; porch pirates who try to …