Comments on: It’s the End of the World as We Know It /2015/01/29/its-the-end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it/ A podcast and interactive blog on the accessible digital lifestyle, produced by Serotek, the Accessibility Anywhere people Sat, 28 Mar 2015 20:49:33 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.5.3 By: Joe Orozco /2015/01/29/its-the-end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it/comment-page-1/#comment-695344 Tue, 03 Feb 2015 21:03:48 +0000 /?p=4696#comment-695344 Awesome! Going to read your articles now. Ironic that just yesterday I was without power. While it was only for a few hours, it sure put this article into perspective, as much for the writer, I hope, as for anyone who reads it.

]]> By: John Wesley Smith /2015/01/29/its-the-end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it/comment-page-1/#comment-695240 Tue, 03 Feb 2015 19:52:12 +0000 /?p=4696#comment-695240 Good points in the article. I have a page on my Web site with some preparedness resources for those with disabilities. It’s at http://destinysurvival.com/preparedness-resources-for-those-with-disabilities/

I also did a podcast with Nolan Crabb a few weeks after he and his wife gave a presentation on putting 72-hour bags together at the ACB convention in Ohio. My blog post about it is at http://destinysurvival.com/2013/12/20/thoughts-on-prepping-for-the-blind-and-visually-impaired/

]]> By: Joe Orozco /2015/01/29/its-the-end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it/comment-page-1/#comment-689059 Sat, 31 Jan 2015 23:08:11 +0000 /?p=4696#comment-689059 You’re absolutely correct. I didn’t even think of writing tools, but very true. Technology has been evolving in a positive way for us, but I think we’d be stranded in a scenario where our toys no longer worked, or didn’t work for an extended period. An EMP is something I didn’t even get into in the article, but that’s yet another possibility that could totally disrupt electronics. Thanks for commenting!

]]> By: Dave /2015/01/29/its-the-end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it/comment-page-1/#comment-689010 Sat, 31 Jan 2015 22:38:43 +0000 /?p=4696#comment-689010 Enjoyed the great article. No bad tips in it. I think the one important thing you understated is not to just stockpile all the alternative backup systems, but practice using them should be high on the list as well. Regular systems do often fail, especially at times when they’re most needed. You can’t depend on navigation systems that require internet connectivity if that essential service is unavailable, which is why I maintain at least one navigational strategy that doesn’t have that requirement. Along with basic essentials, don’t forget the pocket slate and stylus; It is just as vital as the cane tips you mentioned because note taking is needed more when circumstances are changing quickly.

Now people in most countries either have or can get currency readers that are free or of small cost that are quite effective and I think most importantly, do not require internet to function.

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