Why are walkers and cyclists being killed in such high numbers? Isabella Scipioni Pedestrian deaths have skyrocketed over the past decade, and many are wondering what the cause of this crisis is and how to stop it. Of course, distracted driving and other unsafe practices behind the wheel are contributing factors, but Angie Schmitt,
A great new child safety product, the Stroller Controller is an extendable steering handle that connects to most strollers, allowing parents to walk next to or in front of their child in the stroller. It gives parents a better view of traffic before crossing the street and a better chance of being seen by oncoming cars.
April was Distracted Driving Awareness Month. During this time many organizations like EndDD.org and the National Safety Council created initiatives to promote the dangers of distracted driving. Now that we are beyond April and heading into the summer it is important to acknowledge that advocacy and awareness of this epidemic is a year-round action. Jennifer
Since we began our mission to end distracted driving after the death of our daughter Casey, we’ve continually found that the way to be most impactful is to appeal to the groups of drivers who need the most change. What we learned early on is that while teen drivers are most at risk of being
In the wake of COVID-19, Joel Feldman of EndDD.org has been met with a new and unique challenge: With the inability to give in-person distracted driving presentations, Feldman has had to grapple with getting the safe driving message out while the majority of the country remains in quarantine. After losing his daughter, Casey, to a
Free Elementary School Lesson Plans & High School Webinar Since we founded End Distracted Driving (EndDD) in 2009 after the death of our daughter Casey, we have spoken to hundreds of thousands of people about driving distraction-free and speaking up for safety. Our presentations started at high schools, which quickly gained momentum as hundreds of
End Distracted Driving (EndDD.org) is delighted to announce a new book, sponsored by Lear Corp, as part of Kids Speaking Up for Road Safety. This free program teaches elementary school children to advocate for safe and distraction-free driving. Sam’s Distracted Day follows a day in the life of Sam the Meerkat, who learns that focusing
On May 12, 2020 at 10:00 am PT / 1:00 pm ET, EndDD and trial lawyers across the U.S. and Canada are presenting a webinar aimed at teaching high school students about the dangers of distracted driving. The presentation, titled “End Distracted Driving: Keeping Ourselves and Loved Ones Safe After COVID-19,” will focus on the
As parents, we will do everything we can to keep our kids safe. But what if our own behavior is putting our children at a grave risk right now and teaching them dangerous habits for the future – and we do not even realize we’re doing it? When it comes to distracted driving, “do as
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