My trick when I go shopping

Actually, it is very simple and it works like a charm. Whenever I go shopping and I need assistance, I do my best to provide my helper with much detail about what I am looking for, and in this way it cuts down on time spent looking for things as well as the frustration levels. Here is what I do.

Whenever I go grocery shopping I take a shopping list with me so I do not have to spend time telling my helper what I need. They can read everything and then decide how to go about finding what I need. If I am not sure what I need then I take along an empty container, bottle, jar or package to supplement my shopping list. In this way I spend less time explaining and my helper has more information to help them find what I need.

When it comes to clothes shopping, it is a bit more difficult and in this case I have to depend on what I am told and the descriptions that I am given. I am practically in the hands of my helper and I have to trust that they are helping me to choose the right style and color to suit me.

In the case of shopping for equipment and appliances, I have more control over what I choose. I use my sense of touch to help me but it is still a bit of a challenge to ensure that they are describing the right colors to me. However, I am in charge of ensuring that the features and attractions are exactly to my liking.

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. Visit www.acb.org to learn more.