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PERSONAL SAFETY

PERSONAL SAFETY

OBJECTIVES: (Competency)

 

  • What do you need to do so that you can hear the fire alarm at your residence?
  • Do you have a visual fire alarm system?
  • What do you need to do so that you can hear the carbon monoxide detector at your house?
  • What do you need to do so that you can hear severe weather alert notifications?
  • What do you need to do so that you can hear the doorbell/knock at the door? 
  • What do you need to do so that you can hear the phone ring?
  • How would you communicate with a police officer during an emergency
  • If you have a cochlear implant, how would an emergency medical professional be alerted (medical ID bracelet/notification on phone)
  • What might help you to wake up on your own in the morning?
  • If you are staying in a hotel, how will you ensure that you are safe (fire/knocking at the door)
  • How do you ensure that you are safe when riding your bike or walking alone?

OBJECTIVES: (Relatedness)

 

  • How do you share your personal safety needs with friends, family and others in your life?

OBJECTIVES: (Autonomy)

 

  • What materials might help you inform your local fire department about your hearing loss? Who else should be informed?
  • If you have a cochlear implant or implantable device, order a medical ID bracelet input into your phone
  • Obtain a police communication card, if available in your city/town

ACTIVITIES & RESOURCES

Explore Diglo or other companies to identify safety devices that may be helpful for home/community safety

OUTCOME MEASURES: