That's a part of condo living! Outside my elevator

 

Oh yes, just another challenge for me to overcome. Or should I say that it’s just another obstacle course.

Good thing that my cane skills were up to the task. For if they were not then I would probably be injured.

My cane found the large boxes of supplies outside my elevator. The workmen had left them there as they continued to work on our hallways.

But Jen in the management office also came to my rescue. She called a short time after I had encountered the boxes. All in a day’s life for me and everything helps.

I'm Donna J. Jodhan, your friendly award-winning, sight-loss coach and accessibility advisor wishing you a terrific day.

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No choice! My new wallet

 

It never fails!  Every time I purchase a new purse or wallet I have to take time to familiarize myself with the new compartments.

Yes!  Where to put my dollar bills?
Where to put my credit cards?
Where to put other id cards?
Then to get used to it all.

It’s the same for my new purse. Decisions! Decisions!  Where to put my necessities and what to leave behind so that my purse does not become overloaded.

No different for anyone, but for me as a vision-impaired person?  Just need to be more methodical!

I'm Donna J. Jodhan, your friendly award-winning, sight-loss coach and accessibility advisor wishing you a terrific day.

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How frustrating! No instructions in the box

 

It certainly does not help whenever a company forgets to include instructions in a box when shipping. Or maybe there are no instructions?

Normally, I expect either a CD, Braille instructions if I am lucky, or maybe they send the product along and include the instructions as a built-in file?

All well and good, but for me as a vision-impaired person, it would certainly help to have other types of instructions included.

I just wonder that not too many companies stop and think about this.

I'm Donna J. Jodhan, your friendly award-winning, sight-loss coach and accessibility advisor wishing you a terrific day.

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There you will not only learn about me as a sight-loss coach and author but you will also gain insights into my campaign against bullying and why I strongly believe that you need to consider joining me in order to insure that the future of our kids with their wide-eyed smiles and infectious laughter is secured forever.

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I need to speak out: I do not need a legal guardian

 

For the life of me, I still continue to encounter persons from the medical profession who believe that in order for me to function as a vision-impaired person, and to live a normal life, I somehow need a legal guardian to make decisions for me. 

Sometimes I understand why this attitude would continue to persist as it may come out of a cultural background, but on the other hand it sure tells me that we have a lot of work to do when it comes to building awareness and educating those in the medical profession.

I'm Donna J. Jodhan, your friendly award-winning, sight-loss coach and accessibility advisor wishing you a terrific day.

If you would like to learn more about me as a sight-loss coach and author then I invite you now to visit http://www.donnajodhan.com

There you will not only learn about me as a sight-loss coach and author but you will also gain insights into my campaign against bullying and why I strongly believe that you need to consider joining me in order to insure that the future of our kids with their wide-eyed smiles and infectious laughter is secured forever.

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A nifty little gadget: Using my light detector to discover

 

Oh boy, and how things have changed so much over the last few years. Now I have the choice of either using an app or a stand alone gadget. And this is what I did recently, I preferred to use my stand alone gadget to detect light.

I needed to determine if the bulbs in my office were lighting up. So, I went to work to pull out my nifty little light detector. I turned it on and waited for it to tell me if there was light. It did not buzz so I knew that there was no light.

I could have used an app on my I device to do the same thing but this worked just fine.

I'm Donna J. Jodhan, your friendly award-winning, sight-loss coach and accessibility advisor wishing you a terrific day.

If you would like to learn more about me as a sight-loss coach and author then I invite you now to visit http://www.donnajodhan.com

There you will not only learn about me as a sight-loss coach and author but you will also gain insights into my campaign against bullying and why I strongly believe that you need to consider joining me in order to insure that the future of our kids with their wide-eyed smiles and infectious laughter is secured forever.

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What a relief! My cleaned up storage cupboard

 

I can tell you that this was a very long time in coming and I have to thank Mom, Stephanie, and Nick for helping with this. For far too long everything in my storage cupboard was packed haphazardly, and now it is packed neatly and everything is orderly and organized in a semblance of logic.

No more having to scratch my head when looking for anything.
No more having to sort through all kinds of containers to find a specific container.
No more having to constantly be throwing out unwanted stuff.
As a vision-impaired person, it is so very important for me to be able to find what I seek and in a timely manner.

I'm Donna J. Jodhan, your friendly award-winning, sight-loss coach and accessibility advisor wishing you a terrific day.

If you would like to learn more about me as a sight-loss coach and author then I invite you now to visit http://www.donnajodhan.com

There you will not only learn about me as a sight-loss coach and author but you will also gain insights into my campaign against bullying and why I strongly believe that you need to consider joining me in order to insure that the future of our kids with their wide-eyed smiles and infectious laughter is secured forever.

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Unable to see but I imagined! Videos from Lizbet

 

This is one time when I really could have done with some audio description. Yes, I knew the general theme of the videos but I was missing the details. The videos were of Auntie Margaret’s funeral at the church and then at the graveyard. I heard music and voices but that was it.

So, I was left to conjure up my own images. Just another day’s challenge.

I'm Donna J. Jodhan, your friendly award-winning, sight-loss coach and accessibility advisor wishing you a terrific day.

If you would like to learn more about me as a sight-loss coach and author then I invite you now to visit http://www.donnajodhan.com

There you will not only learn about me as a sight-loss coach and author but you will also gain insights into my campaign against bullying and why I strongly believe that you need to consider joining me in order to insure that the future of our kids with their wide-eyed smiles and infectious laughter is secured forever.

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Frustration! When I pulled out the wrong container

 It never fails and it does not matter how careful I am or how organized I strive to be. Yes!  It’s all about being able to pull out what I am seeking from my freezer.

This day was no different. I thought I was pulling out ground beef but what did I pull out? A container of mashed potatoes.

Not being able to really see what I am pulling out only makes things more interesting and this time my sense of smell failed me miserably.

I'm Donna J. Jodhan, your friendly award-winning, sight-loss coach and accessibility advisor wishing you a terrific day.

If you would like to learn more about me as a sight-loss coach and author then I invite you now to visit http://www.donnajodhan.com

There you will not only learn about me as a sight-loss coach and author but you will also gain insights into my campaign against bullying and why I strongly believe that you need to consider joining me in order to insure that the future of our kids with their wide-eyed smiles and infectious laughter is secured forever.

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Engaging and learning: Talking to the painter

This was a very interesting experience for me. I knew that the painter was working in the hallway because I could hear him moving around and smell his paint.

So, I exited my condo and started to walk gingerly down the hall as I had an appointment to keep. He saw me immediately and came sauntering towards me. I did not need to explain that I was vision impaired.

He guided me expertly past his spot and to the elevator, chatting with me as we went. I learned from him that he would be working in the hallway for a few hours and would probably still be there when I returned.

Not a problem.  It was great to connect with him.

I'm Donna J. Jodhan, your friendly award-winning, sight-loss coach and accessibility advisor wishing you a terrific day.

If you would like to learn more about me as a sight-loss coach and author then I invite you now to visit http://www.donnajodhan.com

There you will not only learn about me as a sight-loss coach and author but you will also gain insights into my campaign against bullying and why I strongly believe that you need to consider joining me in order to insure that the future of our kids with their wide-eyed smiles and infectious laughter is secured forever.

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A bit nervous! Getting ready to launch my show

 I should not be too nervous about this but for some reason I just am.
I already have 2 podcast shows on the go and this will be number 3.
The difference here is that it is only going to be a monthly one.
That should not be enough to make a difference.
Just me being over anxious.
And, it is a new type of podcast.
All about helping folks to stretch their mental capacities and manage their mental paths.

I'm Donna J. Jodhan, your friendly award-winning, sight-loss coach and accessibility advisor wishing you a terrific day.

If you would like to learn more about me as a sight-loss coach and author then I invite you now to visit http://www.donnajodhan.com

There you will not only learn about me as a sight-loss coach and author but you will also gain insights into my campaign against bullying and why I strongly believe that you need to consider joining me in order to insure that the future of our kids with their wide-eyed smiles and infectious laughter is secured forever.

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A wee bit frustrating! Voting for a new Mayor

 This time I have to say that whereas the voting machine proved to be one of the best accessibility devices, it was the fact that I had to muddle through so many names of candidates before I could find my choice.

Nobody’s fault at the end of the day and no different for anyone. sighted or not.

The machine worked like a charm!  The staff at the polling centre was simply wonderful and so very helpful. At the end of the day?  A good experience!

I'm Donna J. Jodhan, your friendly award-winning, sight-loss coach and accessibility advisor wishing you a terrific day.

If you would like to learn more about me as a sight-loss coach and author then I invite you now to visit http://www.donnajodhan.com

There you will not only learn about me as a sight-loss coach and author but you will also gain insights into my campaign against bullying and why I strongly believe that you need to consider joining me in order to insure that the future of our kids with their wide-eyed smiles and infectious laughter is secured forever.

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Technology or toy? Maybe a bit of both?

 I often wonder to myself if when I purchase a gadget, is it in the name of technology or is it just a toy?

Not sure how to defend myself but I plead guilty to, at times, purchasing a device or gadget for both reasons. Or, I readily admit that I have done so at times just to get my hands on a toy!

No, I do not consider myself to be frivolous but some may say otherwise. I love all of my gadgets and devices and take good care of their welfare. So, at the end of the day, guilty as asked.

I'm Donna J. Jodhan, your friendly award-winning, sight-loss coach and accessibility advisor wishing you a terrific day.

If you would like to learn more about me as a sight-loss coach and author then I invite you now to visit http://www.donnajodhan.com

There you will not only learn about me as a sight-loss coach and author but you will also gain insights into my campaign against bullying and why I strongly believe that you need to consider joining me in order to insure that the future of our kids with their wide-eyed smiles and infectious laughter is secured forever.

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