Navigating the subway

Now that my vision is down to bare bones, I am very careful whenever I step into a subway station. First, I make sure that I can find my way safely down to the platform. Next, I use my keen sense of hearing to listen for approaching trains, and lastly, I ensure that I am far away enough from the edge of the platform by using my trusty cane.

There was a time when I could use my limited vision to see the edge of the platform and to see the approaching headlights of the engine, but now that my vision is no longer adequate enough, my sense of hearing has kicked in.

My cane is my most trusted traveling companion. I also use it along with my sense of hearing to find the door of the train and to locate an empty seat. It takes a lot of concentration on my part and a set of nerves of steel to do all of this. With subway stations becoming more crowded with more travelers, I have to be more aware of my surroundings and everything else.

I’m Donna J. Jodhan, your friendly accessibility advocate, wishing you a terrific day and encouraging you to go out there and tell others about my blogs. Come visit me at www.sterlingcreations.ca.