26110082561 https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/filing/26110082561 Part 1 - Professional Background and Personal Journey 1.1 My teaching career and life before electromagnetic hypersensitivity symptoms As the Director of Canadian Educators for Safe Technology (CE4ST), I work with teachers, and families of students attending schools in the United States and Canada. I was diagnosed by Dr. Riina Bray, Director, Environmental Health Clinic, Women’s College Hospital, Toronto. My diagnosis was Electromagnetic hypersensitivity (EHS) - also known as electromagnetic intolerance to wireless radiofrequency radiation. CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINES IN THE DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD HYPERSENSITIVITY (EHS) https://www.womenscollegehospital.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Preliminary-Clinical-Guidelines-for-EHS.pdf As a person living with Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity, I am gravely concerned that the rapid expansion of wireless technology could leave me and my family with severely limited options where we can live safely live, access essential services, and participate fully in society. For those of us who can be disabled by symptoms triggered by radiofrequency radiation, towers close to home, or work could mean repeated displacement of families; loss of housing, employment, participation in their community, and access to essential services. We need parks, beaches, and trails, to remain accessible for recovery and healing. No one should have to choose between enduring debilitating symptoms and withdrawing from everyday life. Preserving accessible homes, public services, and areas with reduced wireless exposure is essential to my dignity, independence, and future. More than ever, we urgently need RF-reduced public spaces. There are a multitude of ways to create barrier free, inclusive RF-reduced, modernized wired places to support the diverse needs of Canadians. Signage in public places encouraging airplane mode with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth turned off, modelled on smoke-free and scent-free notices; public health awareness campaigns promoting safe technology practices; and stronger accessibility policies and protections to address barriers faced by people living with…
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