HHS-OASH-2026-0397-3797
https://www.regulations.gov/comment/HHS-OASH-2026-0397-3797

Dear HHS Representatives,

Thank you for inviting public participation in this important conversation!

I am a New York City resident, artist, and founder of **1-800-EARTH**, an emerging initiative dedicated to humane innovation, environmental responsibility, and making technology more inclusive of people with different sensitivities and accessibility needs.

I am writing to share my personal experiences, explain how they inspired my passion for more human-centered technology, and express my hope for a future in which technological innovation and human well-being advance together.

**My Personal Experience**

I experience brain fog and tingling sensations in my hands, particularly during computer and cellphone use. I have noticed that these symptoms improve when I spend time away from my screen and keyboard.

I recognize that these symptoms can have multiple possible causes, and I do not wish to assume that electromagnetic exposure is responsible. However, these experiences have made me deeply interested in understanding how technology affects different people and how we can better accommodate individuals reporting environmental or electromagnetic sensitivities.

My experiences have also helped inspire my work toward developing and supporting technologies that prioritize accessibility, comfort, human well-being, and environmental responsibility.

I believe that people reporting these sensitivities deserve to be heard respectfully, supported with practical options, and included in rigorous, independent scientific research.

**Learning From History and Preventing Unnecessary Harm**

History reminds us that our understanding of the health and environmental impacts of widely adopted technologies and chemicals can evolve over time.

DDT, for example, was once used extensively before its serious environmental consequences became more widely understood.

I am not suggesting that cellphone radiation has been demonstrated to cause the same harms as DDT. Rather, I believe this history illustrates the importance of remaining open to new evidence, continuing independent research, and taking reasonable steps to prevent avoidable harm.

My hope is that we can identify potential risks early, evaluate them scientifically, and develop thoughtful solutions before unnecessary harm occurs.

**A Collaborative Vision for Technology**

I deeply appreciate the extraordinary possibilities that modern technology has created. My intention is not to oppose telecommunications companies, wireless innovation, or technological progress.

Rather, I believe researchers, industry leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and individuals with different sensitivities can collaborate to develop technologies that accommodate a wider range of human needs.

I would welcome greater attention to:

- Affordable and accessible wired internet connections alongside wireless options.
- Devices that can function offline or with wireless transmissions disabled.
- Clear, accessible consumer information about electronic devices and electromagnetic exposure.
- Continued independent research into potential health and environmental effects of radiofrequency radiation and other electromagnetic fields.
- Inclusive product design that considers people with sensory sensitivities, disabilities, and different accessibility needs.
- Opportunities for constructive collaboration between technology developers, public health researchers, and the communities they serve.

**Innovation Through Inclusion**

I believe that making technology more inclusive can create opportunities for innovation, entrepreneurship, and responsible economic development.

Supporting sensitive individuals does not have to come at the expense of technological advancement. It can inspire new products, services, and design approaches that benefit a broader population.

I am particularly interested in a future where people have meaningful choices about how they connect, communicate, work, and interact with electronic devices.

My hope is that technological progress will increasingly be measured not only by speed, convenience, and connectivity, but also by accessibility, human well-being, environmental stewardship, and quality of life.

**An Invitation to Collaborate**

I appreciate the opportunity to contribute to this discussion and hope HHS will continue encouraging thoughtful scientific inquiry and collaboration across communities and industries.

As the founder of 1-800-EARTH, I would welcome opportunities to contribute ideas and participate in collaborative efforts toward more humane, accessible, and environmentally responsible technology.

I want to work **WITH** researchers, policymakers, and the technology industry, not against them.

After all, isn't the true purpose of phones and communication technology to bring people together? :-)

Thank you for your time and consideration!