One common misconception many people agree with is that deaf individuals cannot drive. Common arguments include, ‘They won’t be able to hear honking and emergency sirens. How will they communicate with law enforcement during traffic stops? Won’t they face additional challenges when navigating busy intersections or highways?’ I uncovered a lot about this topic while
When thinking of strong advocates of safe driving, one’s mind does not immediately think of the CEO of a power company. Yet, that is exactly what Mary Powell is. As president and CEO of Vermont’s Green Mountain Power (GMP), Mary has earned many honors for her forward-thinking business model. She was named Powergen’s 2014 Woman
Fall has officially begun—leaves are changing color, people are breaking out their winter clothes and teens across the country are gearing up for their upcoming break from school. Many teens and young adults will be spending their time off traveling, either headed back home from college or just simply hanging out with friends. With all
In the one minute video, it is the younger sibling that acts as the superhero, speaking up and confronting his older brother of his risky driving habits. The clip reminds us that even those who don’t drive can help keep those we love safe, as long as we are brave enough to speak up and say something.
Distracted driving deaths are sudden and unexpected. In 2015 more than 10 people died and more than a thousand were injured every day in the U.S. from distracted driving . These are the worst statistics since 2008. But of course, distracted driving statistics don’t capture how these deaths and life-altering injuries affect families. Family members
Pamela Nichols is busy—and she prefers it that way. “I’m a say yes person,” she said. Nichols is a trial lawyer by day: she not only practices law and manages the firm, but has been a partner at O’Connell and Aronowitz since 1997. With the rest of her time, Nichols promotes EndDD.org presentations, participates in Albany’s Downtown Business Improvement District (BID),
Traffic safety professionals had been hopeful that the steady decrease in highway deaths since 2008 would continue. Those hopes were dashed with the August release of NHTSA ‘s report, 2015 Motor Vehicle Crashes: Overview, revealing that 2015 marked the largest percentage increase in traffic fatalities in 50 years. That increase of 7.2% resulted in deaths climbing
Make space on your smartphones, folks, there’s a new free app to help you kick distracted driving to the curb — EverDrive. The app, available on iOS and Android phones, automatically measures driving factors like speeding, acceleration, harsh braking and phone use. The app, which went live in April, has nearly 25,000 users and over
It was a wonderful experience sharing ideas about safe driving at Nellis Air Force base in Las Vegas last week. Members from the 57th Wing Safety Office arranged for 3 EndDD.org (End Distracted Driving) presentations to a total of about 200 base personnel. The 57th Wing is the most diverse wing in the USAF and
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