The challenges of moving

At the best of times, moving could be a challenge all on its own, but try looking at it through the eyes of a blind person. No pun intended. Things are everywhere, no matter how hard you try to keep them in order. Boxes are blocking the way and for me, I need to do two things. First label them in Braille so that I know what they contain. Secondly, ask a
sighted person to label them in print. I can easily do this for myself, if I am not lazy, by printing labels from my computer and then sticking them on. But for the lazy person that I am! I would get sighted assistance to write them on the box.

One of the biggest hurdles is to pack everything in logical order and then when I get to my new place, well here is where the fun really begins. I have to make doubly sure to place things where I really want them to be. A mountainous task but the trick of the trade is to
be meticulous, logical, and careful.

Unpacking the boxes is yet another chore as I have to remember where I want to put things and then to place them on counter tops in such a way as not to knock them over when I start packing away. I have not had to move too many times in my life and would not be looking forward to moving any time soon. However, I am ready if I had to do it.

I'm Donna J. Jodhan, your friendly accessibility advocate, wishing you a terrific day and asking you to go out there and tell others about my blogs. Visit www.afb.org to learn more.