First Aid Ally: A guide for everyone - Paperback

by Todd Tolson (Foreword by), Christine Faltz-Grassman (Author)

What if the person who saves your life doesn't look like you, move like you, or access the world the way you do?
What if you could be that person-for someone else?

In First Aid Ally, Christine Faltz Grassman, a blind Red Cross-certified instructor, attorney, and lifelong educator, redefines what it means to be prepared, empowered, and included in emergency response. This powerful 121-page guide is more than just a practical first aid manual-it's a call to action for a more inclusive and equitable approach to health education and safety.

Written through the lens of lived experience, First Aid Ally teaches essential first aid, CPR, and AED skills while challenging outdated assumptions about who can learn and deliver life-saving care. Christine's insights as a blind woman and disability rights advocate make this book an extraordinary resource for individuals, educators, trainers, and community leaders alike.

Inside, You'll Discover:

Step-by-step guidance for basic first aid, CPR, and AED use
Practical, adaptable strategies for learners with disabilities
Tools to foster accessible training environments
Tips for building confidence in emergency scenarios-regardless of ability

Why This Book Matters:

Inclusive Insight - Learn how to approach first aid education with empathy and universal design.
Lived Expertise - Written by a blind woman who lives what she teaches and teaches what she knows.
Empowerment for All - Whether sighted or blind, disabled or not, every reader walks away ready to act.
Social Impact - Support the growing movement toward equity in health education and emergency response.

First Aid Ally isn't just about what to do-it's about who gets to do it.
Whether you're a beginner learning first aid for the first time or a seasoned instructor looking to make your classes more inclusive, this book is a must-have resource. Christine Faltz Grassman's voice is firm, compassionate, and unforgettable-reminding us that saving lives starts with making sure everyone is invited to the conversation.

Join the movement. Become an ally. Save a life.
Perfect for: Community leaders
Educators & trainers
Disability advocates
Parents & caregivers
CERT & Red Cross participants
Anyone who believes in inclusion