Part 2 of Emergency Planning for Natural Disasters:

Join hosts Ashley Boyer MA, CVRT and Lindsay Turner, OTR, CLVT in this episode of Blind Vet Now What they discuss essential disaster preparedness strategies, focusing on food safety, medical equipment needs, fire safety, and cold weather preparedness. They emphasize the importance of hygiene, having backup plans for medical needs, and being aware of potential hazards like landslides and sinkholes. The conversation provides practical tips for ensuring safety and well-being during various emergency situations.

Takeaways

• Hygiene is crucial during disasters, especially handwashing.
• Always have clean water for washing hands and cooking.
• Food safety is paramount; "when in doubt, throw it out."
• Backup medical equipment is essential for those with health conditions.
• Smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors are vital for fire safety.
• Know two ways out of every room in case of fire.
• Prepare for cold weather with extra blankets and layers.
• Be aware of potential hazards like landslides and sinkholes.
• Mark assistive devices clearly to avoid being separated from them during evacuations.
• Stay informed and prepared for various types of emergencies.

Who Should listen?

-Veterans with low vision, legal blindness and their support systems

-Anyone interested in learning more about Blind Rehab within the Veteran's Health Administration (VHA)

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Be Prepared: Emergency Planning for Natural Disasters: Join hosts Ashley Boyer MA, CVRT and Rebecca Foley, MS, CVRT, COMS on "Blind Vet: Now What?" as they discuss the importance of emergency preparedness for hurricane season. Imagine being without water, food, electricity, transportation, and phone access after a disaster - what would you do? Learn how to create a natural disaster plan and kit to sustain you and your loved ones for at least 3-7 days.

Key Takeaways

-Understand the importance of having a disaster plan in place before it strikes

-Learn how to build an emergency kit with essentials like water, food and first aid supplies

-Discover strategies for navigating disaster s with low vision and blindness

Who Should listen?

-Veterans with low vision, legal blindness and their support systems

-Anyone interested in learning more about Blind Rehab within the Veteran's Health Administration (VHA)

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You've gotten some cool new devices and technology from VA Blind Rehab Services...only now it seems like everything is talking. What do you do? Listen to this episode of Blind Vet: Now What? of course!

In this episode Blind Vet: Now what? Hosts Ashley Boyer MA, CVRT and Rebecca Foley, MS, CVRT, COMS explain and discuss the difference between talking devices commonly used in Blind Rehab. It can often feel a bit overwhelming to Veterans and their support systems to have various devices talking to them. In this episode we hope to explain the following:

-What is a screen reader?

-What is a smart assistant?

-What is dictation?

-Highlight a few other commonly utilized devices that also talk.

Target Audience: Veterans with low vision, legal blindness, or no remaining vision, and their support systems.

Goal: To provide education, support, and guidance as individuals navigate vision loss and adapt to a new way of life.

Relevance: While focused on Veterans, this episode offers valuable insights for anyone interested in learning more about Blind Rehab within the Veterans HealthAdministration (VHA).

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