Looking forward! Preparing for a train trip

 

I have always enjoyed train trips and this upcoming one was no different.  It was going to be to Quebec City at the end of October, with Sue, and I was not disappointed.

From beginning to end, everything went so right despite all of the pandemic requirements that had to be adhered to.

I made sure to pack enough hand sanitizers, masks, and hand wipes for my trip.  I also made sure to pack them in a place that I could quickly and easily access them and I also packed carefully enough so as not to forget anything.

As someone who is blind/vision-impaired, I believe that it is even more important for me to pack all that I need, everything that is required, and most of all to be alert so as not to be a burden to my travel companion.

Sue is a wonderful traveling companion.  She makes suggestions, she helps out so much, and she is always there to oversee my activities.  

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A good strategy: Planning for a trip

 I do not think that it really matters when it comes to planning for a trip and I would say that the more I plan the easier it is to ensure that everything goes smoothly. So, here I go.

Choose a hotel that is known to provide accessibility features to me as a blind/vision-impaired person.
When booking with airline or rail, make sure to let them know that I, as a blind/vision-impaired person, will need assistance from station to station or airport to airport.  That is, from departure and back to arrival.
Plan events where I am comfortable that I would be able to enjoy activities that are accessible and navigable.
Make sure that if I travel with someone else who is sighted, that they are comfortable traveling with a blind/vision-impaired person and that they are fully aware of my needs and requirements.

I'm Donna J. Jodhan, your friendly sight-loss coach and 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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Making sure! Positioning the mask correctly

This is one thing that I have taken the time to ensure that I am doing correctly, and as a blind/vision-impaired person I need to ensure that I check regularly with someone who is sighted.

I need to ensure that the elastic is securely tucked behind each ear and at the same time to make sure that the arms of my glasses are firmly in place so that they do not fall off.  

In addition, I need to constantly check to make sure that the mask is fitting appropriately on my nose and that it is covering all of the required areas on my face.

Yes, lots to do but I need to get it right and to play my part.

I'm Donna J. Jodhan, your friendly 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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Time to get ready: Preparing for the holidays

This is probably not going to be any different from 2020.  The pandemic is well and alive so the same restrictions will be in place.

All of this being said, I intend to enjoy my upcoming holidays.  I’ll do my best to stay away from purchasing unnecessary things, just sticking to what is really necessary.  I’ll only attend functions if they fall within the requirements and restrictions of the pandemic, and I’ll find ways to enjoy the holidays from home.

I’ll probably be with Mom and the family for the holidays.  At least I am hoping so.

I'm Donna J. Jodhan, your friendly sight-loss coach and 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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Who is listening? The continued request for electronic documents

 

Without having access to electronic documents, I am afraid that blind/vision-impaired persons will continue to struggle to keep up to date with info; especially so in cases of urgent and important information.

As I continue to struggle to encourage and convince the team at the management office in my condo complex, I am finding more and more that this is a challenge that is going to continue to haunt and irritate me for a very long time to come.

It is a weekly struggle for me.  More often than not I have to keep reminding them to send me my documents in electronic format.  They almost never apologize, instead proffering  lame and anemic excuses!

I'm Donna J. Jodhan, your friendly sight-loss coach and 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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Frustrating and humourous: Retrieving the wrong package from the freezer

 

Well, this is what happens when I fail to ensure that my packages are correctly labelled.  No one to blame but me and myself!

The other day I retrieved a package from my freezer thinking that it was a shepherd’s pie, but how wrong I was!  Lo and behold, it was a package of ground beef.  And where did things go wrong for me?

First off, I should have properly labelled the packages.  Second, these two packages are different to the touch and had I been paying sufficient attention I would definitely have picked up on this.

There is no excuse for this and as a blind/vision-impaired person I know only too well how important it is to be able to identify packages in my freezer.

I'm Donna J. Jodhan, your friendly 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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Seeing them at last! Thanksgiving with my family

 

This is a day that shall forever remain with me.  One where after almost two years, I got to see my nieces Ruthie, Martha, and Faith and to see Marc once more and to meet Jake for the first time.

I bonded all over again with the nieces and I hope that they felt the same.  They were simply so accommodating, so very considerate, and just such a joy to be around.

Yes. indeed!  Thanksgiving is definitely a time for family and friends to come together.  To give thanks for each other and to be blessed to have food on our table.

I'm Donna J. Jodhan, your friendly sight-loss coach and 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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