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Corporate Documents Safe Toddles is a registered 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to complying with IRS disclosure laws. Our corporate office is located at the Department of Special Education RM 1140W, 695 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10065. Upon written request, we will be glad to provide the following corporate documents for review and inspection: Bylaws and Articles of incorporation 2021 Annual Report 2022 Annual Report 2023 Impact Report You can also make your request by email at: info@safetoddles.org OR c all us: 845-244-6600 Next Steps Official newsletter of Safe Toddles Inc. February 2023 Volume 2 Issue 1 March 2023 Volume 2 Issue 2 April 2023 Volume 2 Issue 3 May 2023 Volume 2 Issue 4 June 2023 Volume 2 Issue 5 July 2023 Volume 2 Issue 6 September 2023 Volume 2 Issue 7 October 2023 Volume 2 Issue 8

OUR BELT CANE TEAM Our diversity brings a wealth of energy, enthusiasm and brain power to the process of promoting, building and shipping these one-of-a kind belt canes around the world. Our goal is to remove all obstacles preventing toddlers who are blind or visually impaired from the benefits of this essential mobility tool. Grace Ambrose-Zaken Chief Executive Officer Marom Bikson Chief Engineer Benny Zaken Production Manager Adalberto Villar Production Technician Bill Goodrich Outreach Coordinator PEDIATRIC BELT CONTRIBUTORS Ben Bokser Jacob Resnik Henry Bernstein Carliza Canela Salman Shahabuddin Matthew Heinlein Nataliedeana Badillo ZiJie Lin Erica Kreisberg Amilcar Malave Caitlin Tsang Fiyin Akinwumi LEGAL SUPPORT DONATED BY ACCOUNTING FIRM MANUFACTURING STAFF Benny Zaken Adalberto Villar Henriquez OUTREACH STAFF Grace Ambrose-Zaken Bill Goodrich

Request a Fully Funded Pediatric Belt Cane Join a project and obtain a fully funded Standard Pediatric Belt Cane Safe Toddles is committed to improving the lives of families with blind babies through the provision of innovative white cane solutions. Your contribution of videos and feedback ensure we continue to listen to and learn from our most precious resource, blind babies. Please complete an in-take form to obtain a fully funded (free) Belt Cane. Begin with child's measurements, for help review our standard size chart for how-to measure children for their Belt Canes. An accurate fit is vital. Safe Toddles Consent Form Soterix Consent Form Participant Intake Form SELECT STUDY Select which study you'd like to participate in Safe Toddles Consent Form (upload doc or pdf files only) Upload the signed form Soterix Consent Form (upload doc or pdf files only) Upload the signed form CONTACT FIRST NAME CONTACT LAST NAME CONTACT EMAIL CONTACT PHONE NUMBER RELATIONSHIP TO THE CHILD PREFERRED METHOD OF CONTACT Email Text Message Phone Call Postage Mail VIDEOS RELEASE OPTION PHOTO / VIDEO RELEASE. CHECK ALL THAT APPLY I am 18 years or older I am an adult signing for a child (younger than 18) I am an adult signing for myself and a child (younger than 18) I agree to the terms & conditions of photo/video release. View terms of use. HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT PEDIATRIC BELT CANE? Shipping Address Country SHIPPING PREFERENCE Free Matter for the blind shipping Child's First Name Child's Last Name Child's Date of Birth (choose the year fist) Child's Vision Impairment (diagnosis and whether blind, mobility visuly impaired, etc.) Child's Ethnicity Describe child's motor/walking skills. Describe child's learning ability. Hip width: Inches from hip to hip (ruler) Use hard ruler (not measuring tape)- Provide number of inches from hip to hip. The largest number we make is 9, smallest size 6. Waist circumference: Inches around waist (measuring tape, Hip 6) Provide number of inches using a measuring tape around the waist. Waist circumference: Inches around waist (measuring tape, Hip 7) Provide number of inches using a measuring tape around the waist. Waist circumference: Inches around waist (measuring tape, Hip 8) Provide number of inches using a measuring tape around the waist. Waist circumference: Inches around waist (measuring tape, Hip 9) Provide number of inches using a measuring tape around the waist. Height to shoulder: Inches floor to shoulder (Hip 6) Provide number of inches from floor to shoulder. The tallest cane we make is 37. Height to shoulder: Inches floor to shoulder (Hip 7) Provide number of inches from floor to shoulder. The tallest cane we make is 37. Height to shoulder: Inches floor to shoulder (Hip 8) Provide number of inches from floor to shoulder. The tallest cane we make is 37. Height to shoulder: Inches floor to shoulder (Hip 9) Provide number of inches from floor to shoulder. The tallest cane we make is 37. Does child receive any of the following services: Orientation and Mobility Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy Other Does child use a mobility device, currently? List the mobility tools/devices used to date (if applicable) If yes, where have the mobility devices been used? Home School During Therapy Sessions Other When alone, child most likely will? Why do you want a wearable cane? Have you requested a cane before? Tell us if you need a custom size. I agree to participate in this project. Clear I want to subscribe to receive news and updates. Complete all fields to Submit the form. Bill will be in touch shortly or you can reach out info@safetoddles.org - 945-244-6600 SUBMIT Thanks for your contribution to the Future of Blind Babies!

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Press Watch Our Story Over 200 CBS affiliates including the 24-hour CBSN broadcast carried the story of the Pediatric Belt Cane aka Toddler Cane. Blind Toddlers Walk Freely With a Wearable Cane WDBJ7 Anchors call Dr. Grace Ambrose-Zaken a genius for inventing a tool parents can use to keep their blind toddlers safe as they explore to learn. Special cane allows local girl, who is blind, to conquer anything she wants This is where it all started for Jorge, he now uses a long cane - check out our YouTube Videos! Dr. Gomez WCBS-TV reported, “The Toddler Cane is a deceptively simple and ingenious device…" giving kids with visual impairment their mobility so they can learn.” FIRST LOOK: Breakthroughs and trends in the world of technology: Assistive Technology: Baby Gait, American Society for Engineering Education, Prism Vol. 27, No. 8, SUMMER 2018 Pediatric Belt Cane featured on CBS New York

DONATE Help blind toddlers walk effortlessly, independently, and safely. Safe Toddles builds each Pediatric Belt Cane custom, to fit each child's unique needs. The hard cost of the pediatric belt cane is US$1000. Through your donations, we are able to sell the standard belt cane set at US$200. We are also able to help hundreds of children and their families who cannot afford the belt cane, by giving it to them for free. How your donation will make a difference in the lives of blind toddlers: A monthly donation of $19 ensures a child grows up with Safe Toddles Belt Canes. A donation of $50 subsidizes the cost of Belt Cane materials. A donation of $100 provides a complete set of Belt Cane rods. A donation of $500 provides Safe Toddles Belt Canes and 3 hours of one-on-one support to families. More significant donations can provide Safe Toddles’ belt canes to even more toddlers in need. Your generous gift of any amount will forever enrich the life of a toddler who is blind – your donation will help them start traveling safely down the path of life! Donor Privac y Policy ​ Our Commitment to Our Donors We will not sell, share or trade our d onors' names or personal information with any other entity, nor send mailings to our donors on behalf of other organizations. This policy applies to all information received by Safe Toddles, both online and offline, on any Platform ("Platform", includes the Safe Toddles website and mobile applications), as well as any electronic, written, or oral communications. To the extent any donations are processed through a third-party service provider, our donors’ information will only be used for purposes necessary to process the donation.

OUR MISSION "Safe Toddles' mission is to provide parents with a white cane solution for keeping their toddlers who are blind safe as they explore to learn." DOWNLOAD OUR IRS DESIGNATION LETTER OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS Grace Ambrose-Zaken President & CEO Dr. Grace Ambrose-Zaken is the leading expert on early walking and safety for learners with mobility visual impairment or blindness. She recently retired Orientation and Mobility professor, she is credited with developing Hunter College of The City University of New York's Hybrid Distance Learning Orientation and Mobility program. Her published and unpublished research resulted in being the first to identify the need for a wearable white cane for parents to use with their blind babies. She created the first ever working Belt Cane prototype. She co-founded Safe Toddles in 2016. Roxann Mayros Board Chair Roxann Mayros is a nonprofit consultant. Her experience included Executive Director of the Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Florida where she got the first blind babies bill passed for statewide funding. She began Vision Serve Alliance which now bestows the Roxann Mayros Champion award. She brings expertise in creating collaborative partnerships, organizational management and growth, board governance, fund development, public relations, communications, and policy/grass-roots advocacy. She holds certifications, and degrees in business and nonprofit management. Janie Blome Board Vice-Chair Janie Blome is the co-founder of the Getting Touch with Literacy conference, the world renown, largest conference on the literacy needs of learners with visual impairment or blindness. She was the Executive Director of Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired a professional membership organization dedicated to professionals serving people who are blind or who have low vision. She was Director of Field Services American Printing House for the Blind overseeing a dynamic team of professionals who ensured learners with visual impairment or blindness around the United States received the materials they needed to fully access their education. Janie began her career in early education of learners with visual impairment. She continues to be a fierce advocate for the needs of children born with visual impairment or blindness. Janie is a sought-after speaker and presenter. Cheryl Roe Board Treasurer Cheryl is a Social Enterprise Strategist, Leader, and a Disruptor. She has 25 years’ nonprofit experience. She retired from role as President for InterConnection, based in Seattle, WA. she was responsible for governance and operational oversight working closely with the Board of Directors managing all facets of the enterprise. This included directing strategies that supported both bottom lines and expand program development, future growth, as well as the control of current assets and expenditures, the sustainability of the enterprise and the fulfillment of the mission. Her strengths are leadership and management skills and ability to guide and develop a diverse staff. Sylvia Stinson-Perez Board Secretary Sylvia is the Executive Director/CEO at VISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired. She is a dynamic innovative executive in the blindness/low vision field and a national expert in service delivery, agency management and leadership training. Sylvia has dedicated her career to improving the lives of people with a visual impairment. Her vast experience includes leadership roles at the Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind, the National Research and Training Center on Blindness and Low Vision at Mississippi State University, and the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB). As an inspiring leader and innovative strategist, Sylvia is known for her collaborative approach and advocacy for high-quality vision rehabilitation services, equity, and inclusion. Her lived experience as a person who is blind adds a unique and valuable perspective to her role. She serves on the Boards of the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation & Education Professionals (ACVREP), and Success Beyond Sight. She is a member of the Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (AER) Organizations and Schools Accreditation Council; And as a content writer and podcast cohost with Bold Blind Beauty and occasionally with Cooking Without Looking. Sylvia is a sought-after speaker and presenter. Nick Mueller Board Member Professor Gordon H. “Nick” Mueller is an American historian and Founding President and CEO Emeritus of The National WWII Museum, located in New Orleans. He served as President of the museum until 2017. He was Vice Chancellor at the University of New Orleans. The National WWII Museum is ranked by TripAdvisor users as No. 3 among American museums and No. 8 among museums worldwide. His exceptional contributions to the preservation and interpretation of WWII history and his special contributions to public awareness of the D-Day landings in Normandy have resulted in numerous awards, including the French government’s Legion of Honor, which in May 2016 was bestowed on him. Constance Engelstad Board Member Constance Engelstad is President The Shaman Group, Inc. and for over 29 years a human resources and organizational development consulting firm. She has held leadership positions in non-profit and for-profit sectors. She retired from her position as SVP, Administration at the Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. She has provided services to the American Foundation for the Blind, Inc. (AFB), National Industries for the Blind, Inc. (NIB) and many of its affiliated agencies, and the American Foundation for the Blind, Inc. She contributed to the book, “The Mission-Driven Organization”. She served as a mentor to numerous blind professionals in NIB’s Business Management Training (BMT) program. Among other many projects, her work brought awareness of the technology capabilities of blind people to the tech world and significantly increased the number of people with disabilities hired by big tech. Her efforts resulted in improved access to computer applications by people with disabilities. She is a highly sought after consultant who assists organizations in successful strategic planning, OD, HR spaces in support those organizations and their clients. She provides Organizational Development and Human Resources (OD/HR) consulting within the non-profit, blindness, disability employment and for-profit fields. Marom Bikson Board Member Professor Marom Bikson is Harold Shames Professor of Biomedical Engineering at The City College of New York (CCNY) of the City University of New York (CUNY) and co-director of the Neural Engineering Group at the New York Center for Biomedical Engineering. He has published over 400 papers and book chapters and is inventor on over 50 patent applications. He is known for his work on brain targeting with electrical stimulation, cellular physiology of electric effects, and electrical safety. Bikson coinvented High-Definition transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (HD-tDCS), the first noninvasive, targeted, and low-intensity neuromodulation technology. He consults for medical technology companies and regulatory agencies on the design, validation, and certification of medical instrumentation. Bikson is cofounder of Soterix Medical Inc., Safe Toddles 501(c)(3), and Neuromodec NYC Neuromodulation. Joyelle Harris Board Member Dr. Joyelle “Joy” Harris, Ph.D., MBA, is an engineer and educator at Georgia Tech. She is also part-time Executive Director of the Council of Schools and Services for the Blind, a collection of schools and agencies whose mission is to educate and serve children who are blind or visually impaired. As Executive Director, she oversees their strategic planning, marketing, grant writing, business development, and leadership development. At Georgia Tech, she is the Director of Undergraduate Transformative Learning Initiatives in the Office of Undergraduate Education. In this role, she focuses on closing equity gaps, lowering barriers, and increasing access to all opportunities within undergraduate education. Dr. Harris also serves as faculty director for the Engineering for Social Innovation (ESI) Center, where she creates the space for students to use their technical skills to make a social impact. Dr. Harris was recently appointed the Director of Women in Engineering for the College of Engineering (CoE) where she serves those who are underrepresented throughout CoE. She serves and celebrates diverse learners by providing equitable access to the best educational experience. She is skilled in Data Analysis, Electrical Engineering, Strategic Planning, Program Design, and Non-profit management. June Allison Board Member June is an Extended Content Special Education teacher. June is a graduate student at North Carolina Central University in Special Education for teacher of the visually impaired and orientation and mobility. She is the mother of 6 children, one of whom has Cortical Visual Impairment. June searched the web for answers for her son, Caeden. When she learned of the Pediatric Belt Cane she advocated for its use for her son and many other North Carolinians. She joined a group of professionals who regularly speak at conferences and meetings about the benefits of the Belt Cane. MEDICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Paul Chong 4th Year Medical Student Paul Chong is a fourth-year Army HPSP medical student at Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine who will be continuing on to residency training in ophthalmology at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. He engages in clinical informatics research activities with a concentration in image data analysis and machine learning solutions in collaboration with institutions ranging from The University of Colorado School of Medicine, the National Institutes of Health, and the Vision Center of Excellence." He is set to Graduate May 2024! Post-graduation: "CPT Paul Chong will be an ophthalmology resident at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. He plans to engage in clinical informatics research activities with a concentration in image data analysis and machine learning solutions in collaboration with institutions ranging from The University of Colorado School of Medicine, the National Institutes of Health, and the Vision Center of Excellence." Dr. Robert Enzenauer Pediatric Ophthalmologist Ophthalmology Professor Dr. Robert W. Enzenauer, MD, MPH, MBA, MSS, is chief of the Division of Pediatric Ophthalmology at Children’s Hospital Colorado, Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Enzenauer completed two residencies, one in pediatrics and another in ophthalmology, and then a fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology. He also earned a master’s in public health in epidemiology as well as a master’s in strategic studies and a Master’s of Business Administration. He belongs to dozens of community and professional groups and serves on numerous committees. He’s been awarded 16 major military awards and decorations and dozens of academic honors. He’s published more than 100 articles in various medical journals and makes presentations at medical conferences several times a year. He’s contributed chapters to five books and lead-authored one of his own, “Functional Ophthalmologic Disorders.” Professor Anne L. Corn Expert in Low Vision Research and Practice Professor Anne L. Corn, Ed.D., is professor emerita of Vanderbilt University and researcher at the University of Cincinnati's ophthalmology department. In 2012, she was inducted into the Texas Women's Hall of Fame in recognition of the positive impact she has had for many thousands of students who are blind and visually impaired and their teachers throughout Texas, across the United States and around the world. Anne Corn is a visionary within the field of blindness and visual impairment. She has worked as an educator, researcher and advocate. Her groundbreaking contributions in low vision have changed the way children born with visual impairments are educated. She is and will forever be celebrated for her work bringing low vision devices into the classrooms of elementary, middle and high school students to allow them immediate access to their visual environment. She has served on the boards of multiple organizations, including Prevent Blindness Texas. Safe Toddles is so proud to welcome Professor Anne Leslie Corn as an honorary board member! She brings to Safe Toddles a wealth of knowledge in the field of visual impairment, important experience in nonprofit work and a true belief in our mission – so much so she helped us to craft Safe Toddles’ mission statement which reads: To provide parents with a white cane solution for keeping their blind toddlers safe as they explore to learn. COMMUNITY ADVISORS Bob Sonnenberg Nonprofit Leadership Bob recently retired from CEO, Earle Baum Center of the Blind (Chris Kittredge photo). He has more than 30 years of experience in finance, development, and investments, including operating my his brokerage and insurance business and manufacturing business. Prior to joining Earle Baum Center, he served for more than 10 years as Associate Director of Planned Giving and Major Donor Officer for Guide Dogs for the Blind. Kirk Adams Organization and DEI Consultant Kirk independent consulting business Innovative Impact LLC is his most recent venture. He is a preeminent leader in the field of blindness and longtime champion of people who are blind or visually impaired is committed to creating a more inclusive, accessible world for the more than 20 million Americans with visual impairment or blindness. He has consulted with top leadership at Google, Facebook, Microsoft, and other high-profile tech-oriented companies to discuss topics ranging from product and digital accessibility to civil and disability rights, as well as key leaders in sectors that include finance, public policy, and non-profits. As the president and chief executive officer of the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB), he led AFB in a new and innovative direction through developing strategic relationships with peers, policymakers, employers, and other influencers. Dr. Adams also served as president and CEO of The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc., where his work involved providing independence and self-sufficiency through employment for people who are blind. He also served as a member of AFB’s board of trustees. Roslyn Adams Early Childhood Education Roslyn Adams is married to Kirk Adams. She has dedicated her life to the charitable support of blind babies. She is an advocate for accessibility and inclusion. Brent Weichers Manufacturing and Distribution Brent has extensive experience with the Toyota Production System and Danaher as a Lean and Six Sigma Sensei. A Master Black Belt in Toyota Production System, he is a change management expert with a keen ability to pinpoint areas for improvement, lead teams through multi-phased initiatives, and deliver measurable and sustainable results. He is a continuous Improvement Director for North America Responsible for all sites (7) in North America, assisting them to build meaningful measures to grow the business. His specialties include conducting Whitebelt and Greenbelt Training programs, leading Kaizen activities, develop and train Lean principles to all levels of an organization. Including design cell layouts, product flow, and automate the Standard Work process

Resources / How-to-tips 1 Assessment of Mobility Visual Impairment Assessmen t (This assessment helps determine is a pediatric belt cane is right for your student/child. 2 Motor examples of children who need belt canes 3 Instructions for getting correct Measurements for a belt cane Wade is five-years-old and blind. He demonstrates extreme stress when asked to walk without assistance Belt FAQs 1 How-to determine correct belt fit 2 How-to close the belt fastener 3 How-to attach belt to frame 4 How-to correct belt/frame "easy" separation The belt is correctly sized when half-way is perfect fit. 1 All about the two belt cane frames 2 Changing frames example 3 O&M lessons 4 Videos of introducing the belt cane 5 Theory of introducing belt canes by age (text ) 6 Hands free or hands optional? 7 COMS working with PT on walking therapy child is both motor and visually impaired. 1 How-to stand up wearing belt cane 2 Demo of belt canes detecting drop-offs 3 How to use belt cane on stairs 4 How-to close the door

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