THIS JULY, INDIANA HAS A NEW HANDS-FREE LAW! Stay Safe and Don’t Get Ticketed While driving on a seemingly empty road at 55 miles per hour, you may assume it’s safe to search for a song on your phone. But did you know that being distracted for five seconds at a time while driving is like driving through a football field blindfolded? You never know what’s going to change on the road ahead, even if it looks safe. That’s why Indiana has passed a hands-free law for drivers starting July 1, 2020. It will require drivers to put smartphones and other devices down in order to prevent statistically-proven increases in crashes and deaths caused by distracted driving. You might be already aware of the “do not text while driving” law passed in 2011, but many officials have found it unenforceable because it’s “too narrowly tailored,” according to the Indiana government website. Most of all, the law has proven to work: According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, traffic deaths have decreased nearly 20% in states that have passed hands-free driving laws. What does hands-free mean? It means you can’t use your phone if it’s in your hand. Although you can still use your GPS such as Apple Maps or Google Maps, you can’t operate it in your palm. You’re still free to use Bluetooth, a headset, or any other hands-free technology to navigate your device. The consequences of breaking the law include a fine, and starting July 1, 2021, the Indiana BMV will add points to law breakers’ records. Keep yourself, your loved ones, and your community safe. Put down your phone when you’re behind the wheel. The Sevenish Law Firm thanks you for your awareness on the road!
A MEAL FOR EVERY MEMBER OF THE FAMILY Meals onWheels Goes the Extra Mile Meals on Wheels doesn’t often get the credit it deserves. The international nonprofit ensures those who are unable to buy or make their own meals get the food they need to survive. Of course, for many recipients, the efforts of the organization go far beyond “survival.” For those who receive food daily or weekly, those deliveries may be their only source of social interaction. And during times of social distancing, the program became more important than ever.
Meals on Wheels doesn’t just serve meals to the elderly and people with disabilities — it also serves those people’s pets. In 2019, Meals on Wheels Atlanta realized there was a huge need in their community to feed the pets of senior citizens. It stands to reason that if an elderly individual is unable to shop or cook for themselves, their pets may be in a similar predicament. And when someone’s pet is their entire world, making sure the animal is fed and healthy means everything.
In response to this need, Meals on Wheels Atlanta began stocking up on cat and dog food, creating their own pantry to serve the local pet community. When volunteers made their rounds delivering meals to seniors, they made sure to bring cat and dog food along too. One volunteer with Meals on Wheels Atlanta, Larry Auberbach, had a unique experience delivering meals to Jeffery Jones and his dog, Grizzly. The volunteer told 11Alive News in Atlanta that Jeffery and Grizzly “have their own special relationship.” Larry loved Grizzly long before Meals on Wheels Atlanta started the pet pantry because he saw how much Grizzly’s companionship meant to Jeffery. Now, Larry enjoys his service that much more since he gets to provide for Jeffery’s beloved pet, as well. On top of delivering food to seniors and their pets, Meals on Wheels Atlanta also delivers pet toys and pet beds, and they are happy to take in any pet-related food or items for donation. The organization says this endeavor was done out of love, not only for the people they serve but also for the whole family — wagging tails, fuzzy whiskers, and all.
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