WWW- Do 's & Dont's

The internet is a very useful tool to help us find information, music, games, meet people and talk to friends. There are many tools available that can equalize communication for a person with a disability. These include speech readers, intelligent word programs that will provide words and phases to choose from once you begin to type, voice mail and free VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) telephone services such as Skype. When communicating over the internet you can not see what the person looks like and therefore there are no pre-conceived opinions about you based on visible disabilities or visual attributes. 1) Don’t post any personal information online – like your address, email address or mobile number.

2) Think carefully before posting pictures or videos of yourself. Once you’ve put a picture of yourself online most people can see it and may be able to download it, it’s not just yours anymore.

3) Keep your privacy settings as high as possible

4) Never give out your passwords

5) Don’t befriend people you don’t know

6) Don’t meet up with people you’ve met online. Speak to your parent or carer about people suggesting you do

7) Remember that not everyone online is who they say they are

8) Think carefully about what you say before you post something online

9) Respect other people’s views, even if you don’t agree with someone else’s views doesn’t mean you need to be rude

10) If you see something online that makes you feel uncomfortable, unsafe or worried: leave the website, turn off your computer if you want to and tell a trusted adult immediately.


Internet do's and don'ts. Kids safety on the Internet

Internet Do’s & Don’ts For kids Children Library Discovery Center Maya C.

  1. Video on Internet Safety
  2. Do Do follow the rules that your parents & teachers have set regarding the time you are allowed to use the internet!
  3. DO Stay on a public and monitored Child-friendly chat room if you are using instant messaging
  4. Do Close the web browser immediately if you see any images and other content that aren’t right for your age. Do tell your parents about this immediately
  5. DO Tell your parents or teacher if you have any trouble while using the internet or if you have engaged in an uncomfortable situation.
  6. DO Use an alias or nickname every time you enter chat rooms and forums
  7. Screen Name Examples
  8. Don’t Post your personal information or pictures of yourself on the internet. This may be used by online predators against you.
  9. Don’t Give your real identity to anyone you meet online. This includes your real name, address, school information, e-mail address, password, and bank account information
  10. Don’t DON’T allow others to harass you or put you in an uncomfortable situation when using instant messaging or while in a chat room. Cyber Bullying is WRONG
  11. Don’t Don’t fill out any survey, membership, or application forms asking for your personal information from an unsecured site.
  12. Don’t Don’t open, reply or download attachments from spam or from unknown senders. These may contain viruses or other threats that can harm your computer.
  13. Most importantly Do practice honesty and DON’T hide anything from your parents or teachers.