Friday, May 11, 2012

Please ask before touching me

I know! Many people touch each other for various reasons. They do it for affection, they do it to make a point, and they also do it in so many cases to blind persons whenever they wish for them to move out of their way. I have no problem with all of this but whenever someone touches me because they wish me to move and they do not ask first, if they wish me to do so, then here is where my concerns lie.

Why am I concerned? Because if I am unexpectedly touched, it makes me nervous and I don’t believe that anyone should touch me without first asking. That is, if they are touching me in order for me to move out of their way. I would even venture to say that I find it rude and disrespectful if a person first touches me without asking because they would like me to move out of their way.

I know that many people do it without even thinking but I would like you to go out there and tell others about my concerns.

I’m Donna J. Jodhan, your friendly accessibility advocate, wishing you a terrific day and inviting you to visit www.acb.org to learn more.

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