Anxiety There are times when we all feel a bit anxious over events or circumstances in our lives, but with an anxiety disorder, the fear is more intense and can be quite persistent. That anxiety can blossom into a panic attack that can leave you feeling breathless and...
Assistive Technologies Following a Disaster Hi, I’m Chris from Disability Network Lakeshore and I’m here to talk today a little bit about assistive technology following disaster. The reason that we bring this up is because people with disabilities often...
No Power Thunder, lightning, high winds, and possible hail; it is storming this morning, and I’m wondering if our power will go out again. Suddenly, the house goes dark, the stove won’t work, and it starts to heat up inside the house. Of course, we never know how long...
Something Special I raise dogs, and not one of them will refuse a cookie when offered! I enjoy coming home and greeting each one with a small, yummy goody. They come running when they hear my car pull in and my special girl, Sophie, begins to yodel her beagle...
Water When I think about managing to survive following a disaster, one of my greatest concerns is finding water. From the troubled times I’ve already lived through (fire and power failures), I know that having water is one of my main concerns. If you don’t have a...
