My Memory Makes the Difference

Whenever I put something on the counter or leave something leaned up against a wall or door, I had better remember where I put it or else I am in big trouble.  Why?  Because if I don't then I will have to spend lots of time looking for it.  It's the same for a sighted person but whereas a sighted person can use their sight to help them find it, I have to use my hands to do the finding.

 

If I place my shoes or slippers somewhere and go off to do something, then I had better remember where I put it or else I'll have to spend lots of time looking for them.  The same goes for when I am vacuuming, cleaning, and cooking.  So, how do I deal with all of this?

 

Yes, I use my memory to help me but I also use my very own techniques to help me.  I have developed a strategy of placing things in specific places.  In the kitchen, I place things in specific spots so as to be able to find them when I need them.  Whenever I am cleaning, the vacuum cleaner is placed in certain corners so that I can find it as I vacuum each room.  In my office, the same thing occurs and it's the same for almost everything else that I do.   

 

My friends often refer to me as a super organized person but that's okay.  By assigning certain spots and corners for specific objects, it means less for me to remember and time is saved.

 

If you would like to learn more about how blind persons go about remembering where they place things, then visit www.nfb.org.

 

I'm Donna J. Jodhan your friendly accessibility advocate wishing you a terrific day and encouraging you to go out there and share my blogs with others.