Nicholas Sullivan, author of “Can You Hear Me Now?,” talks about how hard times for the economy have affected cellular phone usage, and alternative methods for purchasing cell phones. (1:03)
Author Nicholas Sullivan and founder of the COMCARE Emergency Response Alliance David Aylward spoke during a conference call addressing emergency response and safety benefits for children equipped with (and knowledgeable about how to use) cellular phones.
The speakers described the cell phone as a huge asset to children in emergency situations. They each discussed how cell phones have replaced landline phones regarding user preference, and that many children now use text messages to communicate with people who can help them. Sullivan urged that teaching young children to use cell phones in strictly emergency situations can teach them to budget their available minutes and use phones responsibly.
Aylward spoke about how he founded the COMCARE program to help speed up emergency response time. Children, he said, can now use cell phones to help them in emergency situations, and this has saved “precious” minutes and seconds in the lives of many young people.
