He walked the walk with me! Saying so long to John Rafferty

 It was with a very heavy heart and a lump in my throat that day when I said my final goodbye to John Rafferty.

I have known John since 2009 when he first became the CEO of the CNIB. I first met him on a very cool spring day in 2009 when he invited me to visit him at his office to discuss an editorial that I had written about his becoming the first sighted CEO of the CNIB.

This was the beginning of a very fruitful friendship for me and if history judges him otherwise I will judge him as a dynamic, warm, welcoming leader who never turned me down on any idea. He always had time to take my phone calls and to visit with me.  He listened, and made me feel that my words mattered.

John was positive, pragmatic, and never ceased to share his worldly advice with me.

Now John is gone; walking out into a new, different world and I wish him the very best in his new endeavors.  Thank you, John.

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A heart breaker: Please don't cry, Mom!

 

Oh, how I absolutely hate to see anyone cry. But when it comes to my Miracle Mom, it is even more difficult for me to deal with!
And this is what happened when I left her in September 2023.
She sobbed and held on to me.
She begged me to come back soon and I told her that I would and soon.
Then Gayle and I were walking down the stairs and with a final wave I entered Ramlall’s car.

I knew that Mom was standing at the door watching my every move and good thing that Moya was with her. I am just so relieved that Gayle had come to stay with her for a while, too, after I left.

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RIP David: He was my hero

 I can only describe the late David Onley as one who walked softly and carried a big stick.  I had the privilege of meeting him twice in my life but always followed him on social media.  I sought his advice when I decided to form Barrier Free Canada and he so willingly gave it to me.

The last time I saw Mr. Onley was when we both appeared at a video session in front of the Senate Standing Committee.  We chatted freely and amiably and he was just so gentle, so generous, and so positive.

Then, when I had my coughing fit, he quietly exited the room and asked my friend to come in with some water for me. Thank you, Mr. Onley, for having walked into my life!  RIP.
 
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My dearest grade school teacher! Remembering my favourite Mrs. Mauns

Ah yes!  She was one of my favourite teachers!  She was always there for me when I attended Primary School.  She helped to mold me. She made me smile almost every day and she was always there to protect me, share positive thinking, but most of all?  She helped me to develop an attitude to think outside the box!

Mrs. Mauns was everything that any child could ask for in a teacher!  Patient to the end was what she was.  Innovative, entertaining, and always there to guide, advise, mildly scold and so much more!

Thank you, my Dear Mrs. Mauns!  My teacher forever!

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My favourite time of the year: Another fall season

 

A memory:
Oh, yes, and fall 2022!  Nothing too much will change for this season except that I have to do some additional work at the office to get things ready for 2023.  I’ll continue to enjoy the cool weather, my pottery and my knitting, and as always to look to the Christmas season for 2022.

Thus far, the weather is not too bad; a bit of this and a bit of that.  From pleasant warm days to cooler ones.

Fall is probably my favourite season.  Followed by spring, then winter, then summer.

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Passing down to others! Lessons for a lifetime

It is the best way that I can describe this day: the funeral proceedings of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.  A lady who will go down in history for so many things!  Fortitude, courage, commitment, dedication, poise, and someone who took her role so very seriously.  

When it came to family matters, she had so much to deal with and she did just that with style and grace.  Her role as Queen of England may have been that as a figurehead and/or a rubber stamp but she was admired by so many world leaders.  She never complained and she never explained.

Rest in peace,Your Majesty.  

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So long Your Majesty! The queen is gone

 

Her Majesty, the late Queen Elizabeth II, is probably one of the only constants that I have ever known in my life except for my mom.  And truth be told, we all need to have at least one constant in our lives.  

For me, she was already on the throne when I was born and now she is gone.  I feel very fortunate that I was one of those to have received an award from her before she left us.  This being the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee award.  I am extremely humbled and privileged and I shall forever cherish the certificate and Jubilee pin that I received in honour of this!

I can still remember what Her Majesty looked like and in my mind’s eye her infamous hats will always be embedded in my memory!

Rest in Peace, Elizabeth II!

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A delightful day! Meeting Helena and Wil after all these years

 What a refreshing and enjoyable day it was for me.  Two very special and wonderful folks.  The first two people that I met when I moved to Toronto from Montreal.

Yes, indeed, their voices sounded the same and their warmth and welcoming manner was what I remembered after all of these years.  For me, as someone who is blind/vision-impaired, this is so very important as it reconfirms familiarity.  

I remembered their home and did not have any difficulty finding my way around.  The smells of the kitchen were the same familiar ones and the couch felt oh so familiar to me.

I am just so glad that we have reconnected!  And as they say, good friends are like good wine!  They grow on you and they last forever.

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She broke my heart! Remembering Whitney Houston

She had a voice as pure as an angel and how I wish that I could sing like her; but only in my dreams!  These were the thoughts that I resurrected to remember her on her passing in February 2021.

I remembered crying my heart out when I heard the news!  Oh, Whitney!  How could you have done this to me and to the world?  What went so very wrong  and why could you not have been saved from this horrible ship wreck?

You have left an unfixable void in the world of entertainment. But, most of all in the lives of so many, including me.

I never met you!  I only heard your pure and beautiful voice and I shall always carry images of you with me because I was able to see what you looked like when I had functional vision.

Rest well, Whitney.

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Gone but never forgotten: Rest in peace Auntie

I don't think that anyone would protest too much if I were to describe my departed auntie Enid as having possessed a very interesting personality. There are many words that I can use to describe her but for now I'll stick with these.

Kind and generous at times. Strict and firm most of the time. Conscientious to almost perfection. She was almost always punctual and was always quick with a response.

Auntie took life and her job very seriously and she expected others to do the same. Some would describe her as quiet at times and even a bit shy but under that facade lay a lady who knew exactly what she was about.

Auntie was never afraid to speak her mind and at times her firm hand and quick mind left many in the dust.

She was my godmother and great supporter. She always made sure that I was not left out at social functions and made sure that I always had enough to eat.

She is gone now but will never be forgotten. Rest in peace, Auntie!

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Going back in time: Card games

It's funny how sometimes you seem to forget about some of those childhood games that you used to love and cherish while growing up. Or you simply do not have any time now for them.

This is how it is for me; unfortunate but true. When I was growing up, I used to play card games with my brother and cousins.

We used cards marked with Braille so that I could participate fully. I loved playing with my dad as well and he taught me so many games and tricks. So good was his coaching that I was even able to hold my own with my brother and cousins.

Then I grew up and it all went away, or I should say it disappeared on me. I still remember those happy days, however, and I have promised myself to return to my beloved card games some day soon!

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They are nothing but a pain! Dealing with those persistent lizards

For me it is very difficult to deal with these creatures who do not seem to know when they are not welcomed!

I remember once seeing what they looked like as they crawled along the banister of our balcony and that was quite enough for me. Today, I can no longer see them but I can certainly hear them!

They make a clapping sound when they are around us. I do my best to chase them away by either shouting at them or clapping my hands whenever I hear them. Sometimes it works but at other times it does not.

For me it is extremely difficult to deal with situations where I have no idea what is close by and I only discover something whenever a noise is made.

Lizards are definitely not my favorite friends. They are not welcomed and I just want them to go away.

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A memory forever! Blowing out the candles

What a wonderful memory for me to cherish! Birthday tea with my dear friend Gabriella!  Lots to eat, lots to savour, and so much to smile about and to be grateful for! Then, to blow out the candles!

Gabriella is probably one of the most thoughtful persons in my life! She is always there to share in my moments of triumph and she is always there to advise, suggest, and guide me!

My birthday celebration with her in May 2019 is one that I shall always remember! Thank you, my good friend!

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Remembering Henry: A sweet, kind man

This is how I would describe the late Henry Young and he was so much more.

Henry was the dad of my sister-in-law Gayle, and I met and got to know him when Gayle married my brother Jeffrey.  Henry was always so good to me.  Very respectful, a true gentleman, and I shall never forget what he said to me when he heard that I had successfully sued the Canadian Government over their inaccessible websites.

This is what he said to me, “So, you beat city hall, eh!” I knew that he was genuinely proud of me and a good supporter.

What I shall always remember him for is that he was never one to be uncomfortable around me as a vision-impaired person. He was always willing to help me at social gatherings and he never left me out of the conversation.

Rest in Peace now, Henry! Until we meet again!

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Remembering my dad: 31 years ago

I would consider myself to be one of the luckiest folks because for all of my life and as long as I can remember I have been so very fortunate to be blessed with great and wonderful mentors and this was what my beloved dad was to me.  

31 years ago on an Easter Saturday, April 02 1988, dad took leave of us when he passed on peacefully from a heart attack. Unfortunately for me I was not at his side when he left us but as I would always say, he was one of the finest mentors that I have ever known.

Dad was never afraid to share his knowledge and experiences with me. He filled my mind and being with endless info ranging from religion and politics to economics and history, and from geography and what I call street lessons to any and everything.

Dad was my main mentor and even today as I grow older and hopefully a bit wiser I can call on so many of his teachings and life’s lessons to help me navigate this stressed and busy world.  

I’ll never forget you, Dad, and I know that on that day when we finally meet again the sun will shine down on us in all of its glory. Then we will embrace and I will place my hand in your warm, welcoming one! I will hear your soft voice welcoming me home and I’ll rest my head on your strong firm shoulder and whisper in your ear, “So glad to see you again, Dad!” 

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Memories for a lifetime: My visit to Christopher Grange

I stayed at this very posh British place when I studied in England so many years ago. So, on this return trip to England I decided to pay a return visit.

Did I regret it? No! However, there were so many memories that came out to greet me. Some were happy while others were very moving.

With my cousin, Lorraine, and friend Jilla as escorts, I walked through the Grange remembering as I walked. I described things that I remembered along the way to Lorraine and Jilla and they told me that things were still the same.

I practically lead them on a tour and Jilla was so impressed as to how much I remembered.  The little chapel with its organ.  The long passage way between the main building and Greenside where I lived. Then Greenside itself.

We walked past the kitchen and dining room and the garden outside the dining room was still there. Then we walked up the steps and into the corridor where our bedrooms were but they were all closed.  Then back downstairs to visit the lounge and the snuggery.

Nothing much had changed. I remember where Sister Christina's office was and I also remembered the colors of the doors. Lorraine and Jilla did not say much but Lorraine sure remembered the times when her parents used to bring her and her brothers, Mark and Carl, to visit me.

I asked about Jackie and Anne but did not have the courage to visit them. Too much sadness there. Finally, I met the head nun who put me in touch with Sister Christina.

That was the Grange, then and now, and maybe one day I'll return for another visit.

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A landmark victory for all Canadians: November 29, 2010

And as I sit here writing this blog, I can still feel the tears rolling down my face and chills running up my back.  It was probably one of the most important days in my life!  For it was the day when I and my team received a lower Canadian Court's decision that our charter challenge to the Canadian Government over their inaccessible websites was successful.

I can honestly admit now that I had no idea that it would ever get this far and beyond!  I had no clue as to the actions, reactions, pro actions, and large ripple effects that this could have had!

For me, it was all about doing what I thought was right.  To protect the future of our kids and to raise my voice on behalf of blind and vision-impaired Canadians and all Canadians with a disability!  I can only liken my feeling to one where I just managed to scale one of the highest waves in the ocean!

As the late Richard Quan tweeted, "A landmark victory for all Canadians!" Richard was one of my many mentors and in his memory I say, may the fight continue!

I give thanks to God for having given me the strength to do this!  To my lawyer David Baker, accessibility expert Jutta Treviranus, and mentors Robin East and Denise Sanders. To John Rea and Sharlyn Ayotte for their constant support and to Susan Pinder for all of her help and encouragement.  Finally to Derek Wilson and Gabriella Sharrard and so many others who helped to make a difference.

This day shall forever remain with me!

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Oh, my beloved Granny! Granny's favourite song

For as long as I shall live, I will remember that her favourite song was the hymn "Bless This House."  And she never tired of asking me to play it on my piano for her.

Sometimes I would complain but there were times when I did my best to fulfill her request.   Granny never asked me for very much in my life or her life and I just wish that as young as I was I could have understood more clearly and complied more freely.

"Bless This House" is a lovely hymn.  The tune is melodious and sombre but it is the words that are so very meaningful.

I'm Donna J. Jodhan, your friendly accessibility advisor, wishing you a terrific day.

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Scary moments: Ripping up the wrong bill

Every now and then I rip up the wrong bill and this often happens whenever I have a lapse in my organizing or housekeeping functions.

If I place my bills in an ordered manner, so that I know which is which, then the chance of ripping up the wrong one is minimized. But if I forget where I have placed them or how or in what order I have placed them, then look out!

Grocery bills are usually ripped up as soon as I return home from the supermarket and after I have checked my list to make sure that I have bought what I wanted to buy.

All credit card bills that I wish to keep are kept separately and then there are those less important bills for me to either rip up or put in a place for disposal at a later date.

Of course, I could always scan my bills to double check but I have to admit that I am often a bit too tired or lazy to do this.

I'm Donna J. Jodhan, your friendly accessibility advisor, wishing you a terrific day.

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There you will not only learn about me as an 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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Taken from us too soon! I will never forget you, Cousin Shaughn

He was my second cousin but you could have said that he was just my cousin. Always there to greet me and share his info with me.  Always there to give me the latest news and to listen to me whenever I complained.  Always there to give his suggestions. In short, cousin Shaughn was probably one of the most likable cousins on my dad's side of the family.

You were taken too soon from us and oh so suddenly and though I was unable to see what you looked like after 2004, I shall always remember your face. Most of all, I shall never forget your cheery voice.

You are gone now but you are in a much better place: with no pain, no stress, and reunited with the family.  I am sure that you and Robert are now planning, forecasting, and hoping that our company is able to ride the waves of change.

Take care and do not forget us.  See you whenever that time comes.

I'm Donna J. Jodhan your friendly accessibility advisor wishing you a terrific day!

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