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Hands On Safety
by Leslie Dickson
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
Episodes
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S2E2 – Flicking
Episode Notes Welcome back to VO Starter Weekly! Lesson 5 of VO Starter weekly covers flicking left and right with one finger, and how this will help you navigate different apps on your iPhone, or iPad. Please send any questions, or suggestions to [email protected] Find out more at...
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S2E1 – Explore By Touch
Episode Notes Welcome to season 2 of VO Starter Weekly! Lesson 4 of VO Starter weekly covers Explore by Touch, and how to explore your screen on an iOS device. Please send any questions, or suggestions to [email protected] Find out more at https://vo-starter.pinecast.co Send us your feedback...
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E33 SafetyCast 33 Be Safety Positive
Show 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...
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S1E4 – Accessibility Shortcut
Episode Notes Lesson 3 of VO Starter weekly covers the iOS Accessibility Shortcut. We discuss how to configure this feature, and how to activate it. This is the final episode of this section of VO Starter weekly. We will be back soon with a new section with more exciting lessons. Please send any...
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S1E3 – Stopping VoiceOver
Episode Notes Lesson 2 of VO Starter weekly discusses how to disable or stop VoiceOver on an iOS device. Please send any questions, or suggestions to [email protected] Support VO Starter Weekly by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/vo-starter Find out more at...
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S1E2 – Starting VoiceOver
Episode Notes Lesson 1 of VO Starter weekly discusses how to enable or start VoiceOver on an iOS device. Please send any questions, or suggestions to [email protected] Support VO Starter Weekly by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/vo-starter Find out more at...
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S1E1 – Introduction
Episode Notes Welcome to VO Starter Weekly. THis introductory episode explains what will be covered in this podcast. VO Starter Weekly is a weekly podcast that was inspired by the iOS app VO Starter. It will go through each of the lessons from the app in podcast form. Please send us questions or...
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E32 SafetyCast 32 First Aid for Everybody
Show Description Do you have a first aid kit in your home? At work? Do you carry one with you? On this episode, Meaghan, George, and Leslie talk about the importance of having a first aid kit, what to look for when purchasing one, how to make your own, and what items to consider for a variety of...
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E31 SafetyCast 31 Be Flexible, Be Smart
Show Description 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. After listening to the...
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E30 SafetyCast 30 We Can All Work Together Part 2
Show Description 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…
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E29 Safety Cast 29 - We can All Work Together Part One
Show Description 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…
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E28 SafetyCast 28 Safety! Safety! Safety!
Show Description 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...
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E27 SafetyCast 27 Safety Check
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...
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E26 SafetyCast 26 Our Personal Truths
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...
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E25 SafetyCast 25 Cruising the Safety Sea
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....
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E24 SafeyCast 24 A Cry For Help
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...
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E23 SafetyCast 23 Aiming for a Plan That Works for All
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...
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E22 SafetyCast 22 Police Interactions
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...
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SafetyCast 21 SEED Continues to Grow
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…
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SafetyCast 20 Safe on a Plane
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.…
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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...
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SafetyCast 18 Movement Is Living
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...
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SafetyCast 17 There's No Place Like Home
Show 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...
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SafetyCast 16 The Best of Us
Show 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...
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SafetyCast 15 Have Gun, Might Travel
Show 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 as some…
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SafetyCast 14 Make Good Choices
Show 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 make our pre-party plans? On...
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SafetyCast 13 On the Road Again
Show 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...
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SafetyCast 12 Growth of a SEED
Show 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…
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SafetyCast 11 It's the Most Taxable Time of the Year
Show 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…
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SafetyCast 10 Do You Consent
Show 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…
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SafetyCast 9 Shop Til You Drop
Show 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;...
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SafetyCast 8 Its A Date
Show Description Dating is tough enough without adding an extra element of danger. On this episode, George, Meaghan, and Leslie discuss what you need to be aware of to protect yourself in the dating world, specifically when it comes to online dating and managing your online profile. assault and...
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SafetyCast 7 Spam Likely
Show Description On this episode, Leslie, George, and Meaghan discuss scams; types of scams, how to protect against them, and how to report them. Since they couldn’t possibly cover everything in one show, here is more information on the various types of scams. You can also find information...
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Safety Cast 6 College Rules
Show Description Meaghan, George, and Leslie discuss navigating college life, and important safety tips for using ride share services. Some of the most important tips covered in this episode are: limiting distractions while walking at night, letting others know where you are going , signing up…
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SafetyCast 5 What Next
Show Description As a follow-up to the previous show, Leslie, Meaghan and George discuss options for continuing to stay safe after the storm or disaster. They talk about issues such as keeping documents safe in various formats and keeping food for as long as possible. The team also discuss ways…
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SafetyCast 4 Calm Before the Storm
Show Description Now that we’re in the midst of hurricane season, Meaghan, George and Leslie discuss what you need to know to make a plan to prepare for dealing with bad weather, and other forms of natural, and man-made disasters. What should be in your packing list? What kind of things should…
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SafetyCast 3 Situational Awareness
Show Description George, Meaghan, and Leslie discuss what it means to not only be aware of your surroundings, but aware of your situation as well. Through stories of their own experiences, and the experiences of others, they talk about trusting your instincts, using your senses, and having the...
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SafetyCast 2 Calling For Help
Show Description Leslie, George and Meaghan discuss setting up the fastest ways to contact people in the event of an emergency and providing medical information for first responders. Leslie demonstrates setting up Emergency SOS settings in iOS and talks about the settings for the Apple Watch app....
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Safety Cast 1 - Introducing Us
Show Description Leslie, George and Meaghan introduce themselves and the show. They also discuss statistics about crimes against people with disabilities, topics of future episodes, and [white cane[(https://www.acb.org/whitecane) laws. Providing Feedback We want to hear from you, so please send…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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
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Leslie Dickson
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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
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