Staying Safe: Tips and Tools for a Secure Home, Body, and Spirit

By Kim Nova and Chris Nova, Mystic Access
Braille (1 vol.), BRF, or Word

Kim and Chris Nova of Mystic Access are back with another book full of resources and tips, this time to help those with low or no vision be safe inside and outside of the home. They share their technical expertise and personal experience with home security systems, ride-share services, and much more. They honestly assess accessibility and capabilities of various apps, websites, videos, and other digital tools, as well as ways to physically and mentally fortify yourself against possible danger. This book is useful for anyone on their journey to greater physical safety!

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction: A Path Toward Personal Safety
Defining Safety
Staying Safe When Visually Impaired
Who Are We and Why Should You Listen to Us?
Safety Is a Journey

Chapter 1: Boosting Safety at Home
Useful Vocabulary to Know
Security Systems and Components
Setting Things Up
Configuring Your System
Viewing Events
Why Recordings Are Valuable
Facial Recognition
Locks and Lighting
How Monitoring Works
Other Noteworthy Features

Chapter 2: Staying Safe with Help from Alexa

Chapter 3: Traveling Safely
Ride-Sharing
Taking Safely to the Skies
Making Smart Travel Decisions
Tracking Your Loved Ones

Chapter 4: Walking Safely

Chapter 5: Safety in Romantic Relationships

Chapter 6: Movement to Help Keep Your Body Safe

Chapter 7: Feeling Safe from the Inside Out

Chapter 8: Sweet, Safe Dreams

Chapter 9: Self-Care

Final Thoughts and Additional Resources