Molly this is what makes me so nervous for my young daughter who has RP and is following a similar path to blindness at age 12. Please continue to be a source of education, strength, and support! She is watching and we both appreciate you🙏
As the blind person above commented, so much is preparedness. If you’re in unfamiliar territory, walk out your escape plan when you get there. If you have ever been on a cruise, they take you through lifeboat drills before getting underway. That is what you teach your daughter. Even when you are with her on vacation. Make it a habit when you first arrive to map out your emergency plan. You can instill this in her at a young age. It will become her lifelong habit. I think all too often when someone who is disabled has someone to depend on, they don’t think about this, but what if the person is knocked unconscious or won’t awaken? You need a good emergency strategy.
The tricky balance is how to build these skills with calm, matter of fact attitude and not too much anxiety. (Dynamically disabled parent of mobility challenged fierce youngsters)
I am blind, and what I’ll tell you is that so much of emergency preparedness comes down to… preparedness. Most people panic in an emergency. Lots of people run, but they are in so much panic that they often have no idea where they’re running to, sometimes causing stampedes.
I am a blind emergency manager! It’s cool to have a voice in disaster and emergency planning, mitigation, and recovery, as someone who understands the needs of folks with, as we call it in the industry, access and functional needs. My goal, when I graduate my masters in a year, is to help a variety of different companies in a consultant level with planning for disasters. Part of that will be implementing strong policies for assisting those with access and functional needs. It’s definitely an area that needs a lot of improvement here in the United States!
How incredibly cool! I caan attest to this being necessary in the U.S.! Everywhere, I imagine. I'm blind, too, and not knowing how to handle situations like this is terrifying for me.
Im not blind but I am completely deaf and use sign language. In my experience disaster assistance for disabled people is really limited. For example my apartment building won't provide strobe fire or CO alarms. Onsite managers say they're not responsible for coming to get me if there's an evacuation. I can't install my own fire alarms/CO detectors because it's against lease rules for modifying my own apartment. So you can see why we don't feel safe in crowded locations when we can't even ensure safe homes for ourselves. It's simply not considered for disabled people at all in many cases.
@@ShannonRusnak I’ve talked to large hotels and businesses and have addressed those who are deaf and hard of hearing in their plans. Any business worth its salt will both have flashing alarms as well as text alerts and notification sent to occupant’s phones. On top of that, they should also be in charge of setting up a system so that someone close by who is willing will contact you if you so wish it. Unfortunately, as you pointed out, this area is full of a lack of education. This is especially true when it comes to alarms and assisting people with disabilities. It’s part of why I’m going into this field, because people with disabilities deserve just as much warning and assistance as those without. I’m sorry this has been your experience so far. I would highly suggest calling your local emergency management department for your city and having a chat with them about how they can help you advocate and get your buildings Assistance.
@@ShannonRusnak is that not a vialation of the ADA in some way or other? I don't know what country you live in, but if it is the u.S., you may have recourse. What you describe here is awful, and I can't understand people not being willing to let you modify your home for your own safety. After all, they let grab bars get installed for paraplegics. Maybe the comparison isn't good, but it's the first thing I thought of. I'm so sorry they are doing this to you. Are there any organizations where you live that are there to help deaf people advocate for themselves, or push possible legal issues? This is truly a matter of safety. :(
I will never ever forget that video about the stampede. Completely changed how I think about emergency situations. If I am in public I keep an eye out and make note of those around me who would need assistance in an emergency and think of helping them first before saving myself. I am also a petite disabled woman but I am fortunate to be able-bodied enough to help others instead of needing help myself.
I am deaf and unfortunately have to fend for myself in emergency situations. I've learned to be hypervigilant about everything and figure out where escape routes are should a true emergency arise. I did have an incident that happened a year and a half ago. I can't remember if I mentioned it on one of your videos before, but I survived a kidnapping attempt. I knew I am at a higher risk for being a tiny disabled female, but I truly didn't know how helpless I was until I was being stalked and chased by a man in his vehicle. A neighbor helped me to escape thankfully, but I kept thinking, how do I call 911? I can't hear. I did research later, and only very few places have text options for emergencies. It should be available worldwide.
C I am also a visually impaired individual, and I have been working for the last two years in my state and some other local organizations in trying to educate the visually impaired community around on disaster preparedness as it looks very different to us than it does to a sided person.
One time I was taking my guide dog to relieve herself, had picked up after her, and crossed our alley (it was daytime, and these things are incredibly common in my city) to go to the dumpster. I was getting ready to cross back over to my side of the alley when I heard a bang. I thought it was perhaps a car backfiring, but then it slowly dawned on me that it was a gunshot. I stood stock still, my dog at my left side, then slowly crumpled inwardly and began to cry. I didn't know whether to drop to the ground, go behind the dumpster, make a run for it. It didn't help that I'd just moved out on my own for the very first time--I'd always had roommates prior to this. I'll be completely honest. 1. I'm not a city girl. 2. I almost had my mom come get me and take me back home, out of state. I couldn't tell the police if I saw anyone, what anyone might have looked like. I called 911, told them I was blind and heard a gunshot, and asked if they could come make sure everything was all right. They were super quick, which I was incredibly grateful for, for myself, but also because I was picturing someone hurt in the alleyway, or worse. Turns out it was a stupid armed robbery for cash--probably the two who did it wanted drug money. The guy they shot at was more mad than anything. He stayed near me until the police came. I think--hope--I thanked him. He said he had an aunt who's blind, so he understood. I never know how to react when people say those things, but I was grateful, and so, so relieved he wasn't hurt.
This does not happen in Europe because we have an amazing thing called ✨proper gun laws✨. Also affordable or free, good quality health care. I feel like this was more a you being a woman living in a US city alone thing than a blind thing. You really live in a hellhole of a country and I'm so sorry, most of you americans really deserve better.
@@EsmeeAnnamarie My first thought reading LostJedis post was "She should really move to Europe", guess great minds work alike.😄 The only times I've heard gunshots at all here in Sweden are hunting related ones.
Thanks for sharing about such an important topic! I have RP too. We can’t be prepared for everything, but this is a good reminder to talk about contingency plans with our friends and sighted guides. I was amazed by the book “Thunder Dog,” but dogs can’t solve every problem we have.
Very well said Molly! I’m legally blind, hearing impaired, & have other physical conditions. This has been a big conversation starter among family and friends, and my therapist of how to be prepared for emergency situations like such. Unfortunately, sometimes there is no way to be truly prepared, but we can all take the proper steps & precautionary measures as best as possible. ❤️
I’m physically disabled and I always spot check every new place I go to scan for exits, fire escapes and stairs. While I can scan with my sight…I am screwed unless someone can help me out! It terrifying enough for me, a sighted person who can actively prepare myself visually for emergencies, so I have no clue how a blind person would even start to plan or cope! I will always be mindful to check around me for visually impaired people if I’m caught in an emergency from now on! I won’t be much help…probably… but we can at least stress panic together! ❤❤
You shared in a recent video some near death experiences and was wondering why and what message is the universe trying to send you. Molly you have been a great asset to the blind community as well as the rest of the world in education and spreading knowledge through your experiences. Maybe the universe is telling you to take your experiences (what helped, what didn't help, your concerns, could you get out of a situation on your own if not how do you feel things could have been done better, etc) to try and change and help make handling emergencies better for blind people and others. It is just a crazy thought by a stanger from the internet but thought I'd share it. Love your videos. Many blessings to you and your loved ones. Stay safe. ❤
We all need to be prepared in case of emergencies, checking for escape routes wherever we go. I often play that game in my head when I drive, should someone run a light where would I point my vehicle. I must ashamedly admit, that had I been at that concert I also would be running for MY life not looking out for people with disabilities. In the future along with that escape route plan, I will try to be more cognizant of people who are not able to easily escape a dangerous situation.
Different disability but the exact same feeling. I am so glad to have my service dog. This year I really wanted to try to go to the pride canal parade again, even though I struggle with crowds due to both my autism and my PTSD. But I felt like with my service dog I was ready for the challenge. So we stood at a less crowded, but still crowded part of the parade and everything was fine. Then I heard the sound of a fire truck come up that needed to pass trough the narrow street with the crowd. This means everyone has to move to the sides quickly to form a path for the fire truck. Now this was stressful but not yet a problem and I was just about to start moving and that's the point I blacked out and had a big panic attack, in a panicked crowd, in the path of a fire truck (I later learned someone had accidentally slammed their elbow into my back exactly on one of my major trigger points). I woke up from my panic attack seeing the cute calming eyes of service dog jumping up to me and pawing my belly and thighs to snap me out of it, and I could grab her and get us both to safety before the fire truck passed by. She must have been really quick to snap me out of that. After that she further calmed me down in a safe spot. These situations make you feel extremely vulnerable, and I hate to think about what would have happened if my service dog was not there. I am so glad she was and had my back. This is the difference that these dogs make.
Thank you for sharing, as a first responder, hearing you makes me more aware that certain people need more help and guidance, that things aren't as easy for some, through no fault of their own.
I’m a VI person and it’s incredibly difficult to convey this concept to sighted people. I just wanted to thank you so much fir bringing awareness to so many of our daily challenges. Take care!
Though not blind, I’m fully wheelchair dependent and disabled, unable to walk (and have severe weakness everywhere else) due to a progressive disease. Emergency situations are definitely terrifying. I can’t walk, let alone run. I can’t crawl out a window. I can’t get away. I can’t even get myself out of bed most of the time, or even transfer myself or push myself in my wheelchair at times. You feel trapped and helpless. I cannot depend on myself for survival or defend myself. Back when I was younger and my disease hadn’t progressed to the point it is now and I could still walk, I took for granted how much of a security and freedom that having functions legs was. I was totally blindsided by the fear that I felt when I encountered my first emergency situation after permanently losing the ability to walk a decade ago. Even still, anytime I’m outside of my wheelchair sitting or laying somewhere else, I feel most at ease when my chair is right beside me, easily accessible, and when anyone moves it even slightly to get it out of the way, panic sets in, and it feels like being stranded on a deserted island. It’s like if someone just detached your arms and legs from you and put them in a corner across the room out of your reach. I’m sure it feels similar if someone was to mess with your cane or guide dog. I don’t think most people will ever understand the intense fears that disabled people face, especially in emergency situations where everyone else’s human nature is to fend for themselves and you’re just stuck in place, helpless and entirely at the will of others (and that’s only if other people are around during an emergency and you aren’t alone).
Just like being stuck on the second floor, in a fire situation while being in a wheelchair. You can't exactly take the stairs, nor can you take the elevator. So I completely understand the helplessness of not being able to see or hear. Something I think about whenever I hear an alarm or see an accident.
You are beautiful i really look up to you you are such a strong woman you make me realise the difficulties blind people go through molly you are one courageous woman
My dad is blind, and as my parents are aging and changing, (they are both around 80) I see how my dad being blind can be really scary in situations where my mom could be hurt. Like she fell and he couldn’t find her! Also the iPhone is hard for him especially because he has a significant hand tremor…if he can’t use the cell phone or can’t find the regular phone, he would be so helpless.
I wish that the medical in case of emergency bracelets would flash a certain color of light to alert others when pushed that you are visually impaired and when pressed they know you need assistance as well. It might be useful in a situation like that
I'm also disabled and emergencies are so much scarier now than they were when I was relatively able-bodied. I have mobility challenges and use a wheelchair 90% of the time and when I'm not in my wheelchair my blood pressure is often so low that I faint or can't see (my brain doesn't get oxygen), I'm also HoH, have very little vision in my left eye, and experience a lot of cognitive issues from ADHD, heart problems, and medications; that makes emergencies so scary and stressful! In college fire drills were the bane of my existence because I couldn't hear anything but the alarm so I couldn't understand the instructions, somehow out of the 4-8 hours a day that I receive IVs through my port fire alarms were always while an IV was running, and my vision meant I always ran into stuff because I couldn't properly see and was panicked! That was not a good feeling! I'm owned training my service dog and realized we need to practice fire alarms because the smoke detector went off the other night. I heard the alarm jumped out of be to get in my chair and he really wanted me to know that I might pass out in those few steps. Once we got outside we just sat there looking at each other like what do we do now 😅 luckily I was able to think clearly enough to call my dad (we live in an apartment at my parent's house) so he could figure out that the issue was simply the smoke detector in my room malfunctioning. The whole thing was a lot of fuss over nothing and is the only emergency or drill I've been able to laugh at since becoming disabled. I'm sure if the neighbors could have seen us they would have thought we lost it since my SD & I were just looking at each other in absolute bewilderment for a good minute or 2. 🤣
It's not only just the fact that you can't see but most people who can see don't realize that when they lose their vision they are not familiar of how a blind person relates to the world in a normal situation even while they may be in an unfamiliar situation or area. It's even worse for someone who is blind or legally blind who is in an unfamiliar situation or area. I myself am legally blind and I do have some vision but at the same time later on in life, I ended up in a power wheelchair. If I was in a burning building and it was to fill up with smoke Ievenknow I may be able to get around in the dark on a regular basis in my apartment in that situation the power being out and the apartment smok-filled would change everything. Not only getting out be challenging but if no one knew how to help me they would have to carry me out in a situation like that. Thank You for your video. There are many different situations that blind people can be in and it can affect each person differently.
I was in a fire a few years ago, in a school where my dorm room was on the third floor. The building’s electric system caught fire in the middle of the night and it was terrifying because I nearly was trampled by everyone else trying to escape. I barely made it out of the building because no one immediately thought to make sure I was okay. I’m fine now, but it just made me realize how scary it is to be blind in emergencies like that.
Always have a go bag with essentials. Always know where your exit is, and where a secondary exit is. Always have awareness of your surroundings. Never rely on sighted people to take you where you want to go. Rely on your dog, and most importantly, rely on your brain. Use your remaining senses. Practice for emergencies so you can react automatically, without thinking.
Or if someone sighted does take you somewhere, make sure you know both where you are and how to leave if you need to in a hurry! This is one situation in which having a guide dog is such a huge help. I'm also blind, and chaos is extremely difficult, sometimes more for some than others. Knowing where we are is a must.
I'm disabled as well but I'm lucky that I have my sight and hearing. I rely on my instincts to guide me at all times. If a person or situation doesn't feel right, I'm on my guard right away. I don't care if I offend people or do the opposite of what everyone else is doing or have to go against someone else's opinion, I do what I feel is right as my instincts have always kept me alive and we all have a sixth sense that is meant to do that.
I would say inform them of the situation and wether or not they are in immediate danger. I am not blind, but what I hear from her videos and other people's comments is that not knowing what is happening is the biggest fear.
I am so sorry Molly you been this situation it is scary and thanks so much for sharing and you are blessing angel and strength and United and all that matters that you are okay safe and and mom too and sending positive vibes and healing for you Molly 🙏🏻❤️🌈🦋
Thank you for sharing this video. Being a seeing and hearing person, I know emergencies are difficult but you pointed out how much more difficult it is for you. I'm so sorry it's difficult but glad you've made it to the age you are through those times. I hope there aren't too many emergencies in your life but hope there is someone to help you when they happen.
I know that vulnerability all too well. I’m visually impaired. My husband and I have had that same discussion about what I would do if something happens to him and I need to get help. It’s a horrible feeling. we were traveling with his job for a while and ended up out in the desert in California with no public transportation and not really knowing anyone. My home is on the East Coast. That was a feeling I never want to have again.
Hey Molly! I'm a blind 16 year old feemail who was born blind, and I just stumbeled across your channel, and I love your videos. I hope your doing ok, and I'm really sorry about your gide dog, I hope your new one will be just like your old one.
Thanks to your educational video’s , I as a sighted ‘non disabled ‘ ( isn’t everybody kind of disabled in their own way 😅) person never used a disabled-bathroom /stall again after seeing one of your videos!! Molly , You and Joy teach me so much to be aware of.. 👍🏽👍🏽THANKS
Not cool to say “isn’t everyone kind of disabled in their own way.” Unfortunately that’s inconsiderate to us with disabilities, in my opinion. Glad you’re learning from her videos though. Since that’s the case, hopefully this comment doesn’t bother you. If you’d like to know more, I’ll share more.
I'm disabled by chronic pain, standing for more than 10 minutes makes me nauseous. I can't move quickly and my office is on the 2nd floor, if there was a quickly spreading fire I'd be in trouble trying to get down the stairs. Honestly, nothing in the US is set up to make life easier for those of us with visible and invisible disabilities. The CDC essentially wrote off all of the people with preexisting medical conditions that died from covid as if our lives didn't matter
I had to take lots of training to be in disaster response and one of the things they discussed was being prepared for fires. I don't like being high up in a hotel I like the 1st floor 2nd floor not above the 3rd floor. If I can't tear enough sheets to put together to get out that window I don't need to be that high. But 1 of the things is most people do not do when they go to a hotel is locate where all the emergency exits are. So when I check in I find out where the emergency exit is on my floor. Then I count how many steps from my door frame to that door. I also know my step ratio to knee crawling ratio. If I have to crawl I know how far I'm going to move my knees. Could my service dog stand up and lead me yes but smoke rises the dog knows how to crawl with me. At least then we're in there and we're safe I always I'm one of these you prepare for the worst and hope for the best when you pack you pack like ok could there be a blizzard could there be a flood could there be a heat wave could there be some kind of an emergency. I went down and visited with some friends passing through Oklahoma City and we went shopping and then they went on their way and I went back to the hotel and they had a note on every door that stated we were in a tornado watch and they were expecting it to get bad and they said where to meet and someone would always be there to take us to the safety. I thought that was very nice but it's Oklahoma City and they're used to doing that stuff as much as we are up here in the Land of Oz. That's just a tip that can help you in case of an emergency. I have a friend she actually has a 4 story free emergency ladder that that she takes with her in case of a fire to the fire and I said and how may I ask are you going to get that Saint Bernard down with you? It was a stupid question because I should of know if she's bringing it she's got a way to get him out. It's just something you have to practice. Another thing is have a big air horn can from Walmart if you're in tornado areas and a bicycle helmet and it and if you have a mattress you can cover up with in the basement that's even better the helmet will help protect your head your head and the horn is so if you survive then you can beat it every now and then when you hear people ear people so they know someone's in there. I even found a Canoe that folds up and fits in extra large search computer bag.. I'm just saying I'm gon to be ready. And it's not big and stuff like that it's not even too interesting I even found a Canoe that folds up and fits in extra large search computer bag.. I'm just saying I'm gon to be ready. And it's not big and stuff like that it's not even 2 inches thick. There are online free emergency classes you can take. If you're ever interested let me know what state and I'll get you the info.
There are times where I struggle to access things as others believe they have the right to sit in disability seating, use disabled toilets, push on trains, refuse to give up things. I would love for others to experience how hard and dangerous it can be.
if i was to ever own like a hotel i would make the railings have indents in them in the shape of an arrow pointing in the direction of the nearest exit just so blind people (and really anyone tbh) can find the exit incase of an emergency
The question is what could help you in such situations? And who can build it, do it, make it. I am thinking on a camera like cars have them or a speaking sensor that conects with saftypoints to guid you there or a talking mini securuty gide what activates "help" like a person who can help you via video call. Same should excist for no hearing people in visual form.
My latest disability emergency, was when me and my family went to a 4D theatre, and after that, I had such a bad sensory overload episode, that when I bursted out of theatre, unbeknownst to me, someone was apparently behind me, and I didn’t hold open the door, bc of how badly in I was in that that flight-fight-freeze mode. When my parents confronted me about it, I literally just said, “Ok,” bc that was all my body could physically do at that moment. I then explained to them what really happened later on when we got home. I didn’t go to the hospital, thank God, but it was very, very bad.
You are actually not obliged to hold the door, ever. No one should make you feel bad about that when you are freaking out! Sorry that you felt unable to leave earlier. You don't have to suffer like that just because others want you to watch a movie 🙁
@@trollsneedhugs my parents told me that I was obliged to hold the door. I was obliged to listen to them. I didn’t know what to say. It’s over now, and I know what to do and what not to do in the future thankfully. This was a learning lesson ☺️
@@Benni777 you also shouldn't have to go to a theatre if your parents know it will affect you. My sister has sensory issues and she wouldn't be allowed to go to theatres or concerts for her own good. I hope you don't have to go there again :(
@@sweettea1193 yeah but I was on vacation. What was I supposed to say? “No?” If I did that wouldn’t go down well. The most important thing is that I learned my lesson now ☺️
I'm so sorry that happened to you. I apologize if I'm asking a stupid question because I just don't personally know how you do all your day to day coping. I have done alot of stealthing in the dark without a flashlight. My question is this are there typically braille marked fire escapes in at least some of the new places you go that you are not used to that would be safe enough for you to feel your way safely down and out?
Do you have any advice or things you wish first responders in those situations knew to better help you or other people in similar situations. I am a volunteer firefighter and one of my instructors for class was hard of hearing and had a daughter who was also hard of hearing so she told us things like blinking a flashlight in a dark room since they may not hear us call out. I never really thought about ways that may help someone who is blind during an emergency situation. I know everyone is different but anything that may help even one person would be helpful to know.
God Has Provided extra protection and guidance for You Molly and who ever your Guide Dog is in that moment. I just know you are provided for in an emergency.
I realize that this is off topic but I don't know anyone blind to ask. I was at a pharmacy today and there was a gentleman with a cane. The employee told him to go to the end of the counter. He was clearly having difficulty finding it. I went up to him and ask if I could help. After he said yes, I put my hand on his arm thinking he could now put his hand where he needed it to be. After his transaction he asked the employee for assistance in shopping. Since he would have to wait, I told there was a chair for waiting "over there". Realizing how stupid that was, I offered to show him and again touched his arm. My question is did I do it the correct way or could I have done it better?
Sighted Guide is where the blind person takes your elbow and you will walk and you will guide the person around objects and to where you are taking the person. When you go up or down stairs the blind person will know this because as you go up or down your elbow will rise or fall and this will let the person know that there are stairs. While giving sighted guide it is always a good idea to let the person know that there are stairs and if you are going up or down them.
How are guide dogs trained to respond to an emergency? How does intelligent disobedience come in? Are they trained to alert to the smell of smoke and how to guide during a fire?
It's not you, who should be afraid and being vulnerable, it's not your fault.. every country's emergency system should think about these and make customized alarms accordingly.. i mean, blind people are also people would want to lead an independent life and be a role model like you and not always being dependant.. world shouldn't be a place to make people with disabilities dependent.. For example, blind people should be guided with custom voice alarms(stating-intruder,fire,earthquake,water logging,etc) of where the emergency exit is.. or where the safety is.. if this system is not already there..
What would be the best way for a seeing person to ask a blind person if or how they need help in an emergency? Also what can seeing people look out for?
I know this sounds corny but is there some type of emergency vest you can wear that alerts others to your blindness? Also, with all the mass casualty shootings in America, I make it a point to know where the exit is when I go to play and concerts and such.
You might believe as a blind person, that might be difficult. But so many people, blind or otherwise, aren’t aware of their surroundings and don’t have a plan. Eyeballs can be one tool to get you out of trouble, but in an emergency, if you haven’t prepared, eyeballs are of limited value. Rely on yourself, on knowing where you are and how you got there at all times, rely on all your senses, be prepared, practice and rehearse, and you will be as fine as you can be in most any emergency. Planning is key.
+MollyBurkeOfficial *I've discovered places on the grounds of OMS Japanese Christian Church that complicate things for the disabled in an emergency.* For instance, the east fire door o' Shinoda Hall is unsafe for wheelchairs as well as the blind, but a ramp retrofit is beyond the reserve in the Building Fund. Additionally, the parking lot and adjacent walkways need a complete rebuild to a modified design not required before 1991.
Not really. It's not their fault. We're Programmed in emergencies to save ourselves and or our loved ones. It's an Instinct that most of the time can't be helped.
Molly this is what makes me so nervous for my young daughter who has RP and is following a similar path to blindness at age 12. Please continue to be a source of education, strength, and support! She is watching and we both appreciate you🙏
As the blind person above commented, so much is preparedness. If you’re in unfamiliar territory, walk out your escape plan when you get there. If you have ever been on a cruise, they take you through lifeboat drills before getting underway. That is what you teach your daughter. Even when you are with her on vacation. Make it a habit when you first arrive to map out your emergency plan. You can instill this in her at a young age. It will become her lifelong habit. I think all too often when someone who is disabled has someone to depend on, they don’t think about this, but what if the person is knocked unconscious or won’t awaken? You need a good emergency strategy.
The tricky balance is how to build these skills with calm, matter of fact attitude and not too much anxiety.
(Dynamically disabled parent of mobility challenged fierce youngsters)
I am blind, and what I’ll tell you is that so much of emergency preparedness comes down to… preparedness. Most people panic in an emergency. Lots of people run, but they are in so much panic that they often have no idea where they’re running to, sometimes causing stampedes.
I am a blind emergency manager! It’s cool to have a voice in disaster and emergency planning, mitigation, and recovery, as someone who understands the needs of folks with, as we call it in the industry, access and functional needs. My goal, when I graduate my masters in a year, is to help a variety of different companies in a consultant level with planning for disasters. Part of that will be implementing strong policies for assisting those with access and functional needs. It’s definitely an area that needs a lot of improvement here in the United States!
How incredibly cool! I caan attest to this being necessary in the U.S.! Everywhere, I imagine. I'm blind, too, and not knowing how to handle situations like this is terrifying for me.
Im not blind but I am completely deaf and use sign language. In my experience disaster assistance for disabled people is really limited. For example my apartment building won't provide strobe fire or CO alarms. Onsite managers say they're not responsible for coming to get me if there's an evacuation. I can't install my own fire alarms/CO detectors because it's against lease rules for modifying my own apartment. So you can see why we don't feel safe in crowded locations when we can't even ensure safe homes for ourselves. It's simply not considered for disabled people at all in many cases.
@@ShannonRusnak they wont even allow u to install your own thats awful..i would check with the landlord tenant board
@@ShannonRusnak I’ve talked to large hotels and businesses and have addressed those who are deaf and hard of hearing in their plans. Any business worth its salt will both have flashing alarms as well as text alerts and notification sent to occupant’s phones. On top of that, they should also be in charge of setting up a system so that someone close by who is willing will contact you if you so wish it. Unfortunately, as you pointed out, this area is full of a lack of education. This is especially true when it comes to alarms and assisting people with disabilities. It’s part of why I’m going into this field, because people with disabilities deserve just as much warning and assistance as those without. I’m sorry this has been your experience so far. I would highly suggest calling your local emergency management department for your city and having a chat with them about how they can help you advocate and get your buildings Assistance.
@@ShannonRusnak is that not a vialation of the ADA in some way or other? I don't know what country you live in, but if it is the u.S., you may have recourse. What you describe here is awful, and I can't understand people not being willing to let you modify your home for your own safety. After all, they let grab bars get installed for paraplegics. Maybe the comparison isn't good, but it's the first thing I thought of.
I'm so sorry they are doing this to you. Are there any organizations where you live that are there to help deaf people advocate for themselves, or push possible legal issues? This is truly a matter of safety. :(
I will never ever forget that video about the stampede. Completely changed how I think about emergency situations. If I am in public I keep an eye out and make note of those around me who would need assistance in an emergency and think of helping them first before saving myself. I am also a petite disabled woman but I am fortunate to be able-bodied enough to help others instead of needing help myself.
I am deaf and unfortunately have to fend for myself in emergency situations. I've learned to be hypervigilant about everything and figure out where escape routes are should a true emergency arise. I did have an incident that happened a year and a half ago. I can't remember if I mentioned it on one of your videos before, but I survived a kidnapping attempt. I knew I am at a higher risk for being a tiny disabled female, but I truly didn't know how helpless I was until I was being stalked and chased by a man in his vehicle. A neighbor helped me to escape thankfully, but I kept thinking, how do I call 911? I can't hear. I did research later, and only very few places have text options for emergencies. It should be available worldwide.
I'm really sorry you had to go through this !
Most 911 systems now have text or Facebook options for reporting emergencies, as well as TDD for landlines in the US.
C I am also a visually impaired individual, and I have been working for the last two years in my state and some other local organizations in trying to educate the visually impaired community around on disaster preparedness as it looks very different to us than it does to a sided person.
One time I was taking my guide dog to relieve herself, had picked up after her, and crossed our alley (it was daytime, and these things are incredibly common in my city) to go to the dumpster. I was getting ready to cross back over to my side of the alley when I heard a bang. I thought it was perhaps a car backfiring, but then it slowly dawned on me that it was a gunshot. I stood stock still, my dog at my left side, then slowly crumpled inwardly and began to cry. I didn't know whether to drop to the ground, go behind the dumpster, make a run for it. It didn't help that I'd just moved out on my own for the very first time--I'd always had roommates prior to this.
I'll be completely honest. 1. I'm not a city girl. 2. I almost had my mom come get me and take me back home, out of state.
I couldn't tell the police if I saw anyone, what anyone might have looked like. I called 911, told them I was blind and heard a gunshot, and asked if they could come make sure everything was all right. They were super quick, which I was incredibly grateful for, for myself, but also because I was picturing someone hurt in the alleyway, or worse.
Turns out it was a stupid armed robbery for cash--probably the two who did it wanted drug money. The guy they shot at was more mad than anything. He stayed near me until the police came. I think--hope--I thanked him. He said he had an aunt who's blind, so he understood. I never know how to react when people say those things, but I was grateful, and so, so relieved he wasn't hurt.
This does not happen in Europe because we have an amazing thing called ✨proper gun laws✨. Also affordable or free, good quality health care. I feel like this was more a you being a woman living in a US city alone thing than a blind thing. You really live in a hellhole of a country and I'm so sorry, most of you americans really deserve better.
@@EsmeeAnnamarie My first thought reading LostJedis post was "She should really move to Europe", guess great minds work alike.😄 The only times I've heard gunshots at all here in Sweden are hunting related ones.
@@EsmeeAnnamarie sadly none of your countries will take disabled people unless they're extremely rich.
@@EsmeeAnnamarie wow
Oh my goodness, that sounds terrifying. Glad you’re ok!
Thanks for sharing about such an important topic! I have RP too. We can’t be prepared for everything, but this is a good reminder to talk about contingency plans with our friends and sighted guides. I was amazed by the book “Thunder Dog,” but dogs can’t solve every problem we have.
Very well said Molly! I’m legally blind, hearing impaired, & have other physical conditions. This has been a big conversation starter among family and friends, and my therapist of how to be prepared for emergency situations like such. Unfortunately, sometimes there is no way to be truly prepared, but we can all take the proper steps & precautionary measures as best as possible. ❤️
I’m physically disabled and I always spot check every new place I go to scan for exits, fire escapes and stairs.
While I can scan with my sight…I am screwed unless someone can help me out!
It terrifying enough for me, a sighted person who can actively prepare myself visually for emergencies, so I have no clue how a blind person would even start to plan or cope!
I will always be mindful to check around me for visually impaired people if I’m caught in an emergency from now on!
I won’t be much help…probably… but we can at least stress panic together! ❤❤
You shared in a recent video some near death experiences and was wondering why and what message is the universe trying to send you. Molly you have been a great asset to the blind community as well as the rest of the world in education and spreading knowledge through your experiences. Maybe the universe is telling you to take your experiences (what helped, what didn't help, your concerns, could you get out of a situation on your own if not how do you feel things could have been done better, etc) to try and change and help make handling emergencies better for blind people and others. It is just a crazy thought by a stanger from the internet but thought I'd share it. Love your videos. Many blessings to you and your loved ones. Stay safe. ❤
We all need to be prepared in case of emergencies, checking for escape routes wherever we go. I often play that game in my head when I drive, should someone run a light where would I point my vehicle. I must ashamedly admit, that had I been at that concert I also would be running for MY life not looking out for people with disabilities. In the future along with that escape route plan, I will try to be more cognizant of people who are not able to easily escape a dangerous situation.
Different disability but the exact same feeling. I am so glad to have my service dog. This year I really wanted to try to go to the pride canal parade again, even though I struggle with crowds due to both my autism and my PTSD. But I felt like with my service dog I was ready for the challenge. So we stood at a less crowded, but still crowded part of the parade and everything was fine. Then I heard the sound of a fire truck come up that needed to pass trough the narrow street with the crowd. This means everyone has to move to the sides quickly to form a path for the fire truck. Now this was stressful but not yet a problem and I was just about to start moving and that's the point I blacked out and had a big panic attack, in a panicked crowd, in the path of a fire truck (I later learned someone had accidentally slammed their elbow into my back exactly on one of my major trigger points). I woke up from my panic attack seeing the cute calming eyes of service dog jumping up to me and pawing my belly and thighs to snap me out of it, and I could grab her and get us both to safety before the fire truck passed by. She must have been really quick to snap me out of that. After that she further calmed me down in a safe spot. These situations make you feel extremely vulnerable, and I hate to think about what would have happened if my service dog was not there. I am so glad she was and had my back. This is the difference that these dogs make.
Thank you for sharing, as a first responder, hearing you makes me more aware that certain people need more help and guidance, that things aren't as easy for some, through no fault of their own.
I’m a VI person and it’s incredibly difficult to convey this concept to sighted people. I just wanted to thank you so much fir bringing awareness to so many of our daily challenges. Take care!
Though not blind, I’m fully wheelchair dependent and disabled, unable to walk (and have severe weakness everywhere else) due to a progressive disease. Emergency situations are definitely terrifying. I can’t walk, let alone run. I can’t crawl out a window. I can’t get away. I can’t even get myself out of bed most of the time, or even transfer myself or push myself in my wheelchair at times. You feel trapped and helpless. I cannot depend on myself for survival or defend myself. Back when I was younger and my disease hadn’t progressed to the point it is now and I could still walk, I took for granted how much of a security and freedom that having functions legs was. I was totally blindsided by the fear that I felt when I encountered my first emergency situation after permanently losing the ability to walk a decade ago. Even still, anytime I’m outside of my wheelchair sitting or laying somewhere else, I feel most at ease when my chair is right beside me, easily accessible, and when anyone moves it even slightly to get it out of the way, panic sets in, and it feels like being stranded on a deserted island. It’s like if someone just detached your arms and legs from you and put them in a corner across the room out of your reach. I’m sure it feels similar if someone was to mess with your cane or guide dog. I don’t think most people will ever understand the intense fears that disabled people face, especially in emergency situations where everyone else’s human nature is to fend for themselves and you’re just stuck in place, helpless and entirely at the will of others (and that’s only if other people are around during an emergency and you aren’t alone).
Just like being stuck on the second floor, in a fire situation while being in a wheelchair. You can't exactly take the stairs, nor can you take the elevator.
So I completely understand the helplessness of not being able to see or hear. Something I think about whenever I hear an alarm or see an accident.
OMG I just felt terrified thinking about you in, God forbid, an active shooter situation. I will now be aware as possible of people who may need help.
You are beautiful i really look up to you you are such a strong woman you make me realise the difficulties blind people go through molly you are one courageous woman
Oh my goodness!!! I’m so sorry you have to go through this! Sending love!❤️💕
My dad is blind, and as my parents are aging and changing, (they are both around 80) I see how my dad being blind can be really scary in situations where my mom could be hurt. Like she fell and he couldn’t find her! Also the iPhone is hard for him especially because he has a significant hand tremor…if he can’t use the cell phone or can’t find the regular phone, he would be so helpless.
I wish that the medical in case of emergency bracelets would flash a certain color of light to alert others when pushed that you are visually impaired and when pressed they know you need assistance as well. It might be useful in a situation like that
Love your videos thanks for raising awareness
I'm also disabled and emergencies are so much scarier now than they were when I was relatively able-bodied. I have mobility challenges and use a wheelchair 90% of the time and when I'm not in my wheelchair my blood pressure is often so low that I faint or can't see (my brain doesn't get oxygen), I'm also HoH, have very little vision in my left eye, and experience a lot of cognitive issues from ADHD, heart problems, and medications; that makes emergencies so scary and stressful!
In college fire drills were the bane of my existence because I couldn't hear anything but the alarm so I couldn't understand the instructions, somehow out of the 4-8 hours a day that I receive IVs through my port fire alarms were always while an IV was running, and my vision meant I always ran into stuff because I couldn't properly see and was panicked! That was not a good feeling!
I'm owned training my service dog and realized we need to practice fire alarms because the smoke detector went off the other night. I heard the alarm jumped out of be to get in my chair and he really wanted me to know that I might pass out in those few steps. Once we got outside we just sat there looking at each other like what do we do now 😅 luckily I was able to think clearly enough to call my dad (we live in an apartment at my parent's house) so he could figure out that the issue was simply the smoke detector in my room malfunctioning. The whole thing was a lot of fuss over nothing and is the only emergency or drill I've been able to laugh at since becoming disabled. I'm sure if the neighbors could have seen us they would have thought we lost it since my SD & I were just looking at each other in absolute bewilderment for a good minute or 2. 🤣
It's not only just the fact that you can't see but most people who can see don't realize that when they lose their vision they are not familiar of how a blind person relates to the world in a normal situation even while they may be in an unfamiliar situation or area. It's even worse for someone who is blind or legally blind who is in an unfamiliar situation or area. I myself am legally blind and I do have some vision but at the same time later on in life, I ended up in a power wheelchair. If I was in a burning building and it was to fill up with smoke Ievenknow I may be able to get around in the dark on a regular basis in my apartment in that situation the power being out and the apartment smok-filled would change everything. Not only getting out be challenging but if no one knew how to help me they would have to carry me out in a situation like that. Thank You for your video. There are many different situations that blind people can be in and it can affect each person differently.
I was in a fire a few years ago, in a school where my dorm room was on the third floor. The building’s electric system caught fire in the middle of the night and it was terrifying because I nearly was trampled by everyone else trying to escape. I barely made it out of the building because no one immediately thought to make sure I was okay. I’m fine now, but it just made me realize how scary it is to be blind in emergencies like that.
Always have a go bag with essentials. Always know where your exit is, and where a secondary exit is. Always have awareness of your surroundings. Never rely on sighted people to take you where you want to go. Rely on your dog, and most importantly, rely on your brain. Use your remaining senses. Practice for emergencies so you can react automatically, without thinking.
Or if someone sighted does take you somewhere, make sure you know both where you are and how to leave if you need to in a hurry!
This is one situation in which having a guide dog is such a huge help. I'm also blind, and chaos is extremely difficult, sometimes more for some than others. Knowing where we are is a must.
THIS THOUGH!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Molly I am so sorry you’re going through this, happy to see you are ok tho! 🤗🙏💜❤️
I'm disabled as well but I'm lucky that I have my sight and hearing. I rely on my instincts to guide me at all times. If a person or situation doesn't feel right, I'm on my guard right away. I don't care if I offend people or do the opposite of what everyone else is doing or have to go against someone else's opinion, I do what I feel is right as my instincts have always kept me alive and we all have a sixth sense that is meant to do that.
Molly, is there something sighted people can do to help a blind person in an emergency that might not be obvious to us?
Honestly I'd just grab their arm and as quickly as possible guide them to the nearest exit
Great question
I would say inform them of the situation and wether or not they are in immediate danger. I am not blind, but what I hear from her videos and other people's comments is that not knowing what is happening is the biggest fear.
I am so sorry Molly you been this situation it is scary and thanks so much for sharing and you are blessing angel and strength and United and all that matters that you are okay safe and and mom too and sending positive vibes and healing for you Molly 🙏🏻❤️🌈🦋
Thank you for sharing this video. Being a seeing and hearing person, I know emergencies are difficult but you pointed out how much more difficult it is for you. I'm so sorry it's difficult but glad you've made it to the age you are through those times. I hope there aren't too many emergencies in your life but hope there is someone to help you when they happen.
I know that vulnerability all too well. I’m visually impaired. My husband and I have had that same discussion about what I would do if something happens to him and I need to get help. It’s a horrible feeling. we were traveling with his job for a while and ended up out in the desert in California with no public transportation and not really knowing anyone. My home is on the East Coast. That was a feeling I never want to have again.
I'll be praying for you, Molly. No matter what happens.😊😙💙💙💙💙💙🌈🌷💖💖💖💖💖😊👍. And I love your necklace.😍😍👍
Hey Molly! I'm a blind 16 year old feemail who was born blind, and I just stumbeled across your channel, and I love your videos. I hope your doing ok, and I'm really sorry about your gide dog, I hope your new one will be just like your old one.
Love your videos Molly ❤️
Love your bright pink lipstick
Thanks to your educational video’s , I as a sighted ‘non disabled ‘ ( isn’t everybody kind of disabled in their own way 😅) person never used a disabled-bathroom /stall again after seeing one of your videos!! Molly , You and Joy teach me so much to be aware of.. 👍🏽👍🏽THANKS
Not cool to say “isn’t everyone kind of disabled in their own way.” Unfortunately that’s inconsiderate to us with disabilities, in my opinion. Glad you’re learning from her videos though. Since that’s the case, hopefully this comment doesn’t bother you. If you’d like to know more, I’ll share more.
I'm disabled by chronic pain, standing for more than 10 minutes makes me nauseous. I can't move quickly and my office is on the 2nd floor, if there was a quickly spreading fire I'd be in trouble trying to get down the stairs. Honestly, nothing in the US is set up to make life easier for those of us with visible and invisible disabilities. The CDC essentially wrote off all of the people with preexisting medical conditions that died from covid as if our lives didn't matter
I had to take lots of training to be in disaster response and one of the things they discussed was being prepared for fires. I don't like being high up in a hotel I like the 1st floor 2nd floor not above the 3rd floor. If I can't tear enough sheets to put together to get out that window I don't need to be that high. But 1 of the things is most people do not do when they go to a hotel is locate where all the emergency exits are. So when I check in I find out where the emergency exit is on my floor. Then I count how many steps from my door frame to that door. I also know my step ratio to knee crawling ratio. If I have to crawl I know how far I'm going to move my knees. Could my service dog stand up and lead me yes but smoke rises the dog knows how to crawl with me. At least then we're in there and we're safe I always I'm one of these you prepare for the worst and hope for the best when you pack you pack like ok could there be a blizzard could there be a flood could there be a heat wave could there be some kind of an emergency. I went down and visited with some friends passing through Oklahoma City and we went shopping and then they went on their way and I went back to the hotel and they had a note on every door that stated we were in a tornado watch and they were expecting it to get bad and they said where to meet and someone would always be there to take us to the safety. I thought that was very nice but it's Oklahoma City and they're used to doing that stuff as much as we are up here in the Land of Oz. That's just a tip that can help you in case of an emergency. I have a friend she actually has a 4 story free emergency ladder that that she takes with her in case of a fire to the fire and I said and how may I ask are you going to get that Saint Bernard down with you? It was a stupid question because I should of know if she's bringing it she's got a way to get him out. It's just something you have to practice. Another thing is have a big air horn can from Walmart if you're in tornado areas and a bicycle helmet and it and if you have a mattress you can cover up with in the basement that's even better the helmet will help protect your head your head and the horn is so if you survive then you can beat it every now and then when you hear people ear people so they know someone's in there. I even found a Canoe that folds up and fits in extra large search computer bag.. I'm just saying I'm gon to be ready. And it's not big and stuff like that it's not even too interesting I even found a Canoe that folds up and fits in extra large search computer bag.. I'm just saying I'm gon to be ready. And it's not big and stuff like that it's not even 2 inches thick. There are online free emergency classes you can take. If you're ever interested let me know what state and I'll get you the info.
There are times where I struggle to access things as others believe they have the right to sit in disability seating, use disabled toilets, push on trains, refuse to give up things. I would love for others to experience how hard and dangerous it can be.
I loved this video so much
if i was to ever own like a hotel i would make the railings have indents in them in the shape of an arrow pointing in the direction of the nearest exit just so blind people (and really anyone tbh) can find the exit incase of an emergency
Universal design FTW!
Oh gosh, that's scary. I'm glad you're okay
This goes to show how urgent it is to plan for emergencies for people with disabilities!
I feel for u truely
This sounds terrifying but the pop music in the background has me dancing. So im just scared, sad, and dancing. Im so confused! 🫥
I love you and ur vids
The question is what could help you in such situations? And who can build it, do it, make it. I am thinking on a camera like cars have them or a speaking sensor that conects with saftypoints to guid you there or a talking mini securuty gide what activates "help" like a person who can help you via video call. Same should excist for no hearing people in visual form.
My latest disability emergency, was when me and my family went to a 4D theatre, and after that, I had such a bad sensory overload episode, that when I bursted out of theatre, unbeknownst to me, someone was apparently behind me, and I didn’t hold open the door, bc of how badly in I was in that that flight-fight-freeze mode. When my parents confronted me about it, I literally just said, “Ok,” bc that was all my body could physically do at that moment. I then explained to them what really happened later on when we got home. I didn’t go to the hospital, thank God, but it was very, very bad.
You are actually not obliged to hold the door, ever. No one should make you feel bad about that when you are freaking out! Sorry that you felt unable to leave earlier. You don't have to suffer like that just because others want you to watch a movie 🙁
@@trollsneedhugs my parents told me that I was obliged to hold the door. I was obliged to listen to them. I didn’t know what to say. It’s over now, and I know what to do and what not to do in the future thankfully. This was a learning lesson ☺️
@@trollsneedhugs thank you for the kind words tho
@@Benni777 you also shouldn't have to go to a theatre if your parents know it will affect you. My sister has sensory issues and she wouldn't be allowed to go to theatres or concerts for her own good. I hope you don't have to go there again :(
@@sweettea1193 yeah but I was on vacation. What was I supposed to say? “No?” If I did that wouldn’t go down well. The most important thing is that I learned my lesson now ☺️
I can only imagine how scary it would be to be in an emergency without site there scary with site
I'm so sorry that happened to you. I apologize if I'm asking a stupid question because I just don't personally know how you do all your day to day coping. I have done alot of stealthing in the dark without a flashlight. My question is this are there typically braille marked fire escapes in at least some of the new places you go that you are not used to that would be safe enough for you to feel your way safely down and out?
Do you have any advice or things you wish first responders in those situations knew to better help you or other people in similar situations. I am a volunteer firefighter and one of my instructors for class was hard of hearing and had a daughter who was also hard of hearing so she told us things like blinking a flashlight in a dark room since they may not hear us call out. I never really thought about ways that may help someone who is blind during an emergency situation. I know everyone is different but anything that may help even one person would be helpful to know.
I love you molly
For those of us in the disability community what site and Mobility what is the best way to help you in an emergency
God Has Provided extra protection and guidance for You Molly and who ever your Guide Dog is in that moment. I just know you are provided for in an emergency.
I realize that this is off topic but I don't know anyone blind to ask. I was at a pharmacy today and there was a gentleman with a cane. The employee told him to go to the end of the counter. He was clearly having difficulty finding it. I went up to him and ask if I could help. After he said yes, I put my hand on his arm thinking he could now put his hand where he needed it to be. After his transaction he asked the employee for assistance in shopping. Since he would have to wait, I told there was a chair for waiting "over there". Realizing how stupid that was, I offered to show him and again touched his arm. My question is did I do it the correct way or could I have done it better?
Sighted Guide is where the blind person takes your elbow and you will walk and you will guide the person around objects and to where you are taking the person. When you go up or down stairs the blind person will know this because as you go up or down your elbow will rise or fall and this will let the person know that there are stairs. While giving sighted guide it is always a good idea to let the person know that there are stairs and if you are going up or down them.
How are guide dogs trained to respond to an emergency? How does intelligent disobedience come in? Are they trained to alert to the smell of smoke and how to guide during a fire?
It's not you, who should be afraid and being vulnerable, it's not your fault.. every country's emergency system should think about these and make customized alarms accordingly.. i mean, blind people are also people would want to lead an independent life and be a role model like you and not always being dependant.. world shouldn't be a place to make people with disabilities dependent.. For example, blind people should be guided with custom voice alarms(stating-intruder,fire,earthquake,water logging,etc) of where the emergency exit is.. or where the safety is.. if this system is not already there..
What would be the best way for a seeing person to ask a blind person if or how they need help in an emergency? Also what can seeing people look out for?
What's the name of the video about the Stampede?
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Wait Molly aren't you 28? We are the same age lol. Love you and would stop to help you in an emergency xo
When are you going to introduce the new doggie ❤️
When they’re both ready for it.
I know this sounds corny but is there some type of emergency vest you can wear that alerts others to your blindness? Also, with all the mass casualty shootings in America, I make it a point to know where the exit is when I go to play and concerts and such.
That's scary
When are we going to get a guide dog reveal love you Molly
You might believe as a blind person, that might be difficult. But so many people, blind or otherwise, aren’t aware of their surroundings and don’t have a plan. Eyeballs can be one tool to get you out of trouble, but in an emergency, if you haven’t prepared, eyeballs are of limited value. Rely on yourself, on knowing where you are and how you got there at all times, rely on all your senses, be prepared, practice and rehearse, and you will be as fine as you can be in most any emergency. Planning is key.
+MollyBurkeOfficial *I've discovered places on the grounds of OMS Japanese Christian Church that complicate things for the disabled in an emergency.* For instance, the east fire door o' Shinoda Hall is unsafe for wheelchairs as well as the blind, but a ramp retrofit is beyond the reserve in the Building Fund. Additionally, the parking lot and adjacent walkways need a complete rebuild to a modified design not required before 1991.
so molly's big breakthrough is that when push comes to shove people will always choose themselves! mind-blowing content like always 👌
You're a ray of sunshine, aren't you?
It's crappy how when non-disabled people are in an emergency, more than a few will auto-switch to "me! me! me!" mode.
Not really. It's not their fault. We're Programmed in emergencies to save ourselves and or our loved ones. It's an Instinct that most of the time can't be helped.
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You just need to become the real life daredevil. It is possible in some level. Try to evolve your hearing
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