On this episode, George, Leslie, and Meaghan are thrilled to introduce Aly Slaughter.Aly is an enterprising yoga instructor and world traveler. She has a great story and we can’t wait for you to hear it. She also gave us some pretty fantastic travel tips.
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In part 2 of this 2 part series, Leslie, George, and Meaghan continue their conversation with Braden Flax and Christine Grassman about their rolls, as volunteers with the Arlington Community Emergency Response Team.
Braden discusses his interest in web accessibility and their work with the Peaces of Me Foundation, so there can be better communication between the disability community and the web site developers of sites that offer courses in first aid.
Christine sheds light on the need for accessible first-aid kits equipment so that blind people have a better chance of helping someone in an emergency, and their work with Accessible pharmacy services to make this a reality.
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In part 1 of this 2 part series, George, Leslie, and Meaghan welcome Christine Grassman and Braden Flax to the show to learn about there rolls, as volunteers with the Arlington Community Emergency Response Team. They talk about the accessibility challenges they faced with websites and online trainings, advocating for themselves with the team and discussing how to include people with disabilities in the future.
Resources from this episode
Pacific ADA
A site providing ADA resources, webinars, and workshops to help individuals, and state and local agencies when considering accessibility before, during, and after emergencies.
Accessibility, Inc
A non-profit in the Washington DC area, providing training programs in first aid, CPR, CNA, and babysitting.
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On this episode, Meaghan and Leslie continue their discussion of privacy features and introduce some new tech. Meaghan elaborates on the privacy settings for Google Home and Leslie explains the new features of the compass app on the Apple Watch. To learn more about how to use the backtracking features of the compass app, check out Apple’s support page on the subject.
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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 called Safety Check. This not only allows you to see the apps and people who have access to you, it allows you to manage the information shared and even rescind access to all with the touch of a button.
On this episode, Leslie, George, and Meaghan demonstrate accessing Safety Check using VoiceOver on an iPhone 12 Pro, running iOS 16, and discuss where to find privacy settings for android users.
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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 going about their daily lives.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 as possible, and what kind of information you can give the police when reporting a crime that will help their investigation. Other topics discussed on the show were; why a person with a disability might want to register with the police, and the type of training the police go through to help them provide better service to people with disabilities.
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