They linger in my mind! Thoughts of Europe

 

Ah, yes!  Such refreshing thoughts of my visits to Europe! I have no regrets in the least. Jilla and I have done a lot of traveling across Europe together and once more? Great memories to add to my overflowing memory bank.

The European culture is so much more easy going than the North American culture. People seem to be more laid back, so much more aware of accessibility. It is such a pleasure and refreshing experience when I don’t have to be concerned about folks reaching out to me.

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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For my memory bank: Touring Europe

 

If I had to do it again I would not hesitate. It was so very different from my cruise to Hawaii.
My European tour was very well-constructed and offered us so much to see and do.
On the other hand, my tour to Hawaii lacked direction and did not have any constructive guidance.

People in Europe were simply welcoming and friendly.  So very willing and ready to assist and accessibility was always at the forefront of assistance.

I would also respectfully submit that when it comes to accessibility, Europe is way ahead.

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.

Follow me on Twitter @accessibleworld and  @author_jodhan
And like me on Facebook at www.facebook.com/donnajodhan and at
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Is Culture Blind?

This is indeed a very controversial topic but I'll do my best to explain.  In the normal scheme of things, much of society is often blind when it comes to recognizing that blind persons can and do live normal lives.  In North America and most of Europe including Britain, most of society is somewhat hazily aware of our existence and many mainstream persons do try to learn about who we are and how we function but sadly, the same cannot be honestly said for societies of the continents of Asia and Africa.

 

Over the years, I have seen some changes in the attitudes on the part of those societies of Asia and Africa but there is still very much to be done.  I have had many experiences with wonderful persons from Eastern countries who through no fault of their own have had difficulty understanding why blind persons need to be both seen and heard and as a result they have unwittingly been guilty of erecting artificial barriers. 

 

You see, in their countries, blind persons and disabled persons as a whole are often never seen or heard and why?  Because they are banished to homes and institutions; but this is beginning to change and blind persons in these countries are leading the way.  Here in North America there is much for us to do and this is so because of the multi cultural environment in which we live.

 

This is not going to change so we may as well get used to it and for me I find that the best way to help solve this problem is through education and awareness.  I am always willing to be a part of change and if you would like to contact me then by all means please do so by sending an email to donnajodhan@sterlingcreations.ca.

I'm Donna J. Jodhan your friendly accessibility advocate wishing you a terrific day and asking that you help me to bridge the cultural gap.