Improved techniques for facilitating emergency access to one or more contacts stored on a portable electronic device are disclosed. One or more contacts on the portable electronic device are designated as emergency contacts. While the portable electronic device is password-locked, a request to display the one or more emergency contacts on the password-locked portable electronic device is received. Without requiring a password, the one or more emergency contacts are displayed on the portable electronic device.

An improved cellular communications device having a keyboard, an LCD screen, a microphone, a speaker, a computer processor, and a transmitter, the improvement comprising a computer application programmed with up to six telephone numbers, and configured to only make outgoing calls to these specifically programmed contacts, unless purposely unlocked by a parent or caregiver. Excluding internet access and other smartphone frills structured and arranged to provide children and adults with an easy-to-use cellular device that facilitates voice communication without all of the distractions and interruptions common to traditional cellular phones.

Improved techniques for facilitating emergency access to one or more contacts stored on a portable electronic device are disclosed. One or more contacts on the portable electronic device are designated as emergency contacts. While the portable electronic device is password-locked, a request to display the one or more emergency contacts on the password-locked portable electronic device is received. Without requiring a password, the one or more emergency contacts are displayed on the portable electronic device.

Improved techniques for facilitating emergency access to one or more contacts stored on a portable electronic device are disclosed. One or more contacts on the portable electronic device are designated as emergency contacts. While the portable electronic device is password-locked, a request to display the one or more emergency contacts on the password-locked portable electronic device is received. Without requiring a password, the one or more emergency contacts are displayed on the portable electronic device.