My mission to educate

This, for me, will probably be an ongoing mission, maybe for a lifetime. It is my mission because I honestly feel that it is the only way to help society better understand the world of a blind person. There is no way that we, as blind persons, should or could ever expect a sighted person to fully understand our perspectives, our attitudes, and our experiences. It's called put yourself in our shoes or walk a mile in our shoes.

I do not believe that the world owes me anything; it is what my parents brought me up to believe and I'd gladly use this to help others. So, what am I saying for today? In order to bridge the gaps, break down the barriers, and narrow the field, I need to keep on educating others.

I'm Donna J. Jodhan, your friendly accessibility advocate, wishing you a terrific day and encouraging you to go out there and spread the word. Visit www.nfb.org to learn more.