| DO | DON’T |
| DO keep your login details safe and secure: DO ensure the safety of your ROAR account. If you’re using a shared computer, DO disable auto-sign-in settings. DO share your login information with a trusted family member or support person who assists you in your daily routines. DO write down your login details and keep them safe. | DON’T be casual with your login details: DON’T store your login details in the browser of a shared computer. DON’T share your login information casually with others. |
| DO keep your money safe: DO keep your financial information private. | DON’T put yourself at risk of financial abuse: DON’T share any money-related information on the ROAR site. DON’T give out your bank details or credit card numbers to anyone you meet through ROAR. DON’T give money to anyone you meet on ROAR – friendship is not based on taking from others. |
| DO connect, share, and build connections: DO connect with fellow members, share your stories, and build meaningful bonds.DO get in touch with our support team right away at maddie.yule@pressbc.com if anyone’s behaviour feels unsafe to you. ROAR prioritizes online safety for individuals with developmental disabilities to create a secure space for you to share your personal experiences and find new connections and friendships. | DON’T accept bad behaviour from others: DON’T keep talking to anyone on ROAR who makes you feel bad or uncomfortable. Someone who doesn’t respect you or tries to force you to share personal information, images and things you don’t want to. |
| DO prioritize your safety in offline meetings: While meeting someone new is exciting, sticking to these guidelines is important. DO choose a public meeting place. DO feel free to invite a family member or trusted support person to come with you for the meeting with your new friend. DO share the day, time, place of your meeting, and the name of the person you are meeting with trusted others. | DON’T meet ROAR members offline without letting someone know: DON’T meet others offline without letting a family member or trusted support person know. DON’T accept a ride to or from the meeting place from the person that you’re meeting |