The best time for hanging Christmas and outdoor holiday lights is before your weather turns wet and cold. Not only is it easier and more comfortable to work outdoors in mild weather, but it is also safer. Safely climbing ladders and working along the eaves of a roof can be a dangerous challenge in bad […]
Although it is a very exciting night for children & adults alike, it is important to be responsible while celebrating this fantastic holiday. At PYD we thought it would be important to share with our community some general Halloween safety tips, ways to accommodate to children with disabilities, and how to watch out for […]
Tips for staying safe around fireworks this Halloween and OUT of the Emergency Department.
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Abide by these food safety rules for peace of mind during Thanksgiving, from prepping the feast to packing up the leftovers. There don’t have to be a lot of rules around Thanksgiving — it’s a time for mixing tradition and time-tested recipes with experimentation and flavor exploration. Even still, when you’re preparing a large quantity […]
Get started Medicines can help you manage your health, but only if you take them correctly. If you’re having problems taking your medicine as prescribed, try thinking about why you’re having trouble. You might not be sure why your medicine is important or if it is working. Maybe you just can’t remember to take your […]
THIS FROM CLBC WEBSITE Community Living BC (CLBC) recognizes that individuals with developmental disabilities are a part of the growing community of online users, especially through social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter, and that the Internet can be an unsafe place for people; particularly those who are more vulnerable. With this in mind, […]
This is from site called Mills Office Productivity Safe workplaces don’t happen by accident. They happen when safety is a primary concern and motivator for management and staff alike and when active steps are taken to plan a safe work environment. Want to make your workplace as safe as it can be? Follow these Top […]
A neighbor tells you about a “pedophile down the street”, you learn of a “sexual predator” who’s a member of your faith community, the local paper reports on “child molesters hanging around” at your kid’s school. What can you do? You thought your neighborhood was pretty safe. Suddenly, your sense of security is shaken. Media […]
Adults, teenagers, and kids alike are going nuts over the Pokémon Go App, but there have been some safety glitches that the developers of the game, Niantic, Inc., probably should have anticipated. Players are getting robbed, seriously injuring themselves, and even being fatally shot for trespassing on private property, all because they “gotta catch them […]
