Sunday, April 18, 2010
In Case of Emergency - 'ICE' for Your Mobile Phone
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In April 2005 Bob Brotchie, a British paramedic, conceived the idea called 'ICE' (In Case of Emergency) and apparently his idea is now a standard procedure all paramedics follow at the scene of an accident when they come across your cell phone.
When interviewed on July 12, 2005 on the BBC Radio, Brotchie said:
Brotchie's idea quickly gained traction after the July 7, 2005 terrorist bombings in London and spread throughout Europe where it was met with some criticism. In continental Europe, the In Case of Emergency concept received some criticisism from those who held that information stored in a phone is useless for medical care prior to hospitalization as medical service personnel on site normally do not have time to contact relatives. Also, contacting relatives to a seriously injured person is a sensitive task, which is not carried out via phone in first place
Nevertheless, there has been a national campaign under way in the United States to educate cell phone users about the program.
We all carry our mobile phones with names & numbers stored in its memory but nobody, other than ourselves, knows which of these numbers belong to our closest family or friends.
If we were to be involved in an accident or were taken ill, the people attending us would have our mobile phone but wouldn't know who to call. Yes, there are hundreds of numbers stored but which one is the contact person in case of an emergency? Hence this 'ICE' (In Case of Emergency) Campaign.
Paramedics at the scenes of accidents, were finding that there were almost always cell phones with patients, but no way to tell which number to call in an emergency. Brotchie thought that it would be a good idea if there was a nationally recognized name for this purpose. In an emergency situation, Emergency Service personnel and hospital staff would be able to quickly contact the right person by simply dialing the number you have stored as 'ICE.'
The concept of 'ICE' caught on quickly throughout Europe and has spread to North America. It is a method of contact during emergency situations. As cell (mobile) phones are carried by the majority of the population, all you need to do is store the number(s) of a contact person or persons who should be contacted during emergency under the name 'ICE' (In Case Of Emergency).
For more than one contact name simply enter ICE1, ICE2, and ICE3 etc. This is a great idea that will make a difference so people are encouraged to spread the concept of ICE by storing an ICE number in their mobile phones and pssing the suggestion on to friends and relatives. It won't take too long before everybody will know about 'ICE'.The End - Return to main page
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In April 2005 Bob Brotchie, a British paramedic, conceived the idea called 'ICE' (In Case of Emergency) and apparently his idea is now a standard procedure all paramedics follow at the scene of an accident when they come across your cell phone.
When interviewed on July 12, 2005 on the BBC Radio, Brotchie said:
"I was reflecting on some difficult calls I've attended, where people were unable to speak to me through injury or illness and we were unable to find out who they were. I discovered that many people, obviously, carry mobile phones and we were using them to discover who they were. It occurred to me that if we had a uniform approach to searching inside a mobile phone for an emergency contact then that would make it easier for everyone."
Brotchie's idea quickly gained traction after the July 7, 2005 terrorist bombings in London and spread throughout Europe where it was met with some criticism. In continental Europe, the In Case of Emergency concept received some criticisism from those who held that information stored in a phone is useless for medical care prior to hospitalization as medical service personnel on site normally do not have time to contact relatives. Also, contacting relatives to a seriously injured person is a sensitive task, which is not carried out via phone in first place
Nevertheless, there has been a national campaign under way in the United States to educate cell phone users about the program.
We all carry our mobile phones with names & numbers stored in its memory but nobody, other than ourselves, knows which of these numbers belong to our closest family or friends.
If we were to be involved in an accident or were taken ill, the people attending us would have our mobile phone but wouldn't know who to call. Yes, there are hundreds of numbers stored but which one is the contact person in case of an emergency? Hence this 'ICE' (In Case of Emergency) Campaign.
Paramedics at the scenes of accidents, were finding that there were almost always cell phones with patients, but no way to tell which number to call in an emergency. Brotchie thought that it would be a good idea if there was a nationally recognized name for this purpose. In an emergency situation, Emergency Service personnel and hospital staff would be able to quickly contact the right person by simply dialing the number you have stored as 'ICE.'
The concept of 'ICE' caught on quickly throughout Europe and has spread to North America. It is a method of contact during emergency situations. As cell (mobile) phones are carried by the majority of the population, all you need to do is store the number(s) of a contact person or persons who should be contacted during emergency under the name 'ICE' (In Case Of Emergency).
For more than one contact name simply enter ICE1, ICE2, and ICE3 etc. This is a great idea that will make a difference so people are encouraged to spread the concept of ICE by storing an ICE number in their mobile phones and pssing the suggestion on to friends and relatives. It won't take too long before everybody will know about 'ICE'.The End - Return to main page
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Saturday, April 17, 2010
Nova Scotia celebrates Canada’s ratification of the UN CRPD
Politicians, administrators and members of the disability community joined Dr. J. Colin Dodds, President of Saint Mary’s University, and Alexa McDonough, Interim President, Mount Saint Vincent University, to celebrate the recent ratification United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with disabilities (CRPD).
Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence and a huge supporter of the U.N. effort, said the March 11 ratification signals Canada’s commitment to be governed by the Convention.
"Our government's backing of the Convention demonstrates our strong commitment to removing obstacles and creating opportunities for people with disabilities," said Minister MacKay. "The Convention is important internationally because it is the first international human rights treaty that explicitly reaffirms existing human rights guarantees for people with disabilities and promotes respect for their inherent dignity."
Nova Scotia was one of the first provinces to signal provincial support for ratification, and the Denise Peterson-Rafuse, Minister of Community Services and Minister Responsible for the Disabled Persons Commission Act, said she was proud Nova Scotia was one of the first provinces to signal support for ratification of the historic treaty.
"In a province where 20% of its population has a disability, we must do everything we can to ensure that the talents, skills and abilities of Nova Scotians with disabilities are utilized to the fullest," said Ms. Peterson-Rafuse. "We will continue to support the goals of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities."
Dr. Dodds and Ms. McDonough, co-hosts of the event at Saint Mary’s University, applauded the crucial contribution of disability consumer groups across Canada, citing Nova Scotia League for Equal Opportunities (NSLEO) for their effective advocacy and achieving a human rights-based treaty, upon which disability policy reform will be built.
“We hope the ratification will now move legislators and policy makers into discussions about respecting the rights of persons with disabilities and out of discussions about policies and services that treat persons with disabilities as objects of charity”, stated Joan Levack, NSLEO Chair. “Throughout this process, we have particularly valued the contribution of the Hon. Peter MacKay and Mr. Steven Estey, two Nova Scotians who have championed the Convention and been instrumental in its recent ratification.”
Other leaders with disability organizations expressed confidence the new human rights framework will result in bold steps to address the exclusion and lack of access the disabled experience in daily life.
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Saturday, April 3, 2010
Stick Curling Demonstration planned for April 3rd
What: Wheelchair Curling Demonstration
Where: Pictou Curling Rink – 66 Caladah Avenue, Pictou
When: Saturday April 3, 2010 from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
How: Laughlie Rutt – Nova Scotia Provincial Wheelchair
Curling Player will instruct
Why: To promote active living, meet others in the
community with a physical disability, meet your
CPA Community Client Service Counsellor and of
course to HAVE FUN!
Remember - dress warm…
you will be sitting on ice
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