All about a new vacuum

At the best of times, it is often a struggle to get used to a new gadget, device, or appliance, but for me as a blind person, ah yes! It could literally be anything! Exciting, maybe! Frustrating, sometimes! A breeze, sometimes! A new vacuum? Well, never a dull moment!

Not too long ago, I bought a new vacuum and for some odd reason, I had such a hard time getting used to it. My poor mom did her best to help but when it came to my understanding where that big red button was located, there is where I lost it all.

First off, I was unable to find that big red button because I am no longer able to see colors. Then I had difficulty trying to figure out a way to identify that big red button by touch. Finally I found a way and after this, everything just fell into place.

It is similar for me whenever I buy a new gadget, device, or appliance. I need to find ways to identify what a sighted person can through sight. Things are made identifiable through color and I just have to find ways to do the same but by touch. I use tape to do the job for me or anything else that I can use touch to identify.

I'm Donna J. Jodhan, your friendly accessibility advocate, wishing you a terrific day and inviting you to go out there and share my blogs with others. Come by anytime and visit me at www.donnajodhan.com.