Meet the Speakers: Kate Kirkwood for TEDxWilmington
As a teacher I use TED talks – I assign them to college students, show them in technical courses, recommend them to friends and colleagues. I love the idea of taking a concept, turning it around, and setting it down to review in a different light. Seeing it from a different perspective.
I want to raise awareness about my work – childhood lead poisoning is a very real and growing problem in the country, but so few people know about it. I realize how much a TEDx talk could help this situation. Raise awareness, get the word out, help parents to see the importance of testing their kids and their homes.
But it sounds boring doesn’t it? Old paint? Who cares? I am in the process of spinning the idea around right now. Hoping that parents, and contractors, landlords and do-it-yourselfers will be intrigued by the title and wonder “should I worry about lead paint in my house – even if it’s not old?” YES! YES! You should! I am excited for the opportunity to share my reasons why. Nervous, excited, and so hopeful that people will not just listen, but take action as a result of this amazing opportunity to spread the word.
Mom and Skylar Learn about lead poisoning by playing a guessing game, which is sometimes funny, and sometimes scary!
Skylar can be either a boy or girl, and age is vague.
This is a read-to-me book for caregivers and children of all ages that is packed with information which will certainly lead to a discussion of lead hazards that might be hiding in your home or school.
Lead Paint from old homes, toys, imports, antiques, water, dust and soil can make people very sick. Young children who are exposed can have permanent brain damage, reduced IQ, learning disabilities, ADHD and a host of other ailments.
For parents and caregivers, this is an opportunity to review or learn the basics: How do we get lead poisoned? What can we do about it? What are the 5 steps we can take to avoid poisoning ourselves and the children in our lives.
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