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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.
Resources
ADA Basics for Emergency Management
I Have a Service Animal, What Kind of Screening Should I Expect?
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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.
Articles
Nine Ways for Staying Safe on a Cruise Ship
Accessible Cruising: What to Expect
A Beginner’s Guide to Accessible Cruising
Nine Best Ships for Cruiser’s 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.
Articles:
The Key to Stopping Mass Shootings
How Do You Survive A Mass Shooting
Resources
The Mass Attacks Defense Toolkit
Mass Shootings-The Issues
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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.
Resources for this episode:
Active shooter resources from the FBI Run, Hide, Fight
Article: “Schools Aren’t Preparing Students With Disabilities for Active Shooter Scenarios”
From Los Angeles Valley College Guidelines for People With Disabilities in Emergencies
Special Education Legal Resources and Relief Society IEPs & Active Shooter Training
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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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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 to peer training. Seed is one of three programs which will be offered by the STRIVE organization. For more information on Seed and the other programs offered through STRIVE, check out their website.
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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 pants
Scottevest jacket
OTHER RESOURCES
Delta Accessibility Services
Article “The Ultimate Guide to Air Travel with a Disability
Department of Transportation
Passenger Support from Transportation Security Administration
Accessibility with Air Canada
Blog Post “Useful Travel Tips for the Blind and Visually Impaired”
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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 all of us at Hands on Safety, we hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday season.
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