Remembering the dolls

They are oh so precious to me and my doll collection includes over 85 dolls. I started collecting them as a kid and continue to do so. When I first started out, I had very little vision and had to depend on my sense of touch along with descriptions from others to help me form my memories. Then when I got my vision I had no difficulty in forming my own descriptions. Now, with little to no vision, I have to depend on a variety of ways to keep remembering. I use my sense of touch, my previous memories, and descriptions from others to help me keep on remembering.

I can still remember the faces of many of them, the color of their clothes and costumes, and their hair and eyes. I love my dolls and do my best to preserve memories of them. I often slide open the doors to their cases and run my fingers gently over them.

I'm Donna J. Jodhan, your friendly accessibility advocate, wishing you a terrific day and inviting you to learn more about the world of blind persons by visiting www.nfb.org.