When I seek help

It is often a last minute decision for me whenever I decide to seek help. When I had more vision, it was a bit more difficult for me to decide but now that my vision is at a minimum, the decision is much easier.

What am I going on about today? There are two things that play around in my mind and are uppermost whenever I am faced with a decision to seek help. For what it is worth, here they are.
First: Do I really need the help? If I do indeed need it then how can I make this a win-win situation for me and the one who has either offered to help or the one to whom I am considering asking for help?
Second, I need to ensure that the person whose help I seek or accept will not hesitate in the future to either offer or agree to help another blind person.

So, how do I ensure that all of my objectives are met? It is simple for me! I need to be polite, respectful, courteous, and considerate. Even if I may not want or require someone’s help, I need to be mindful of their feelings if I decide to refuse their helping hand. Just my thoughts on this subject.

I’m Donna J. Jodhan, your friendly accessibility advocate, wishing you a terrific day and inviting you to share my thoughts with others. Come by and visit me some time at www.sterlingcreations.ca.

The problem with asking

When it comes to asking for help, one never knows what the outcome will be, and for a blind person this is even more true. You could be extremely happy with the outcome; the person being asked may go the extra mile to help, or you may be somewhat disappointed if the person fails to meet your expectations.

There is no predictability when it comes to asking and as a blind person, each time I go to ask a question, I say a silent prayer that it turns out to be a pleasant experience. Of course, in some cases, the person you ask may not really know the answer or they may be preoccupied but there are really some great persons who will take the time to help and find out if they do not quite know the answer.

Asking could be fun or it could turn out to be frustrating. It could also turn into a very rewarding experience. I love to ask and I love to help make it turn into something pleasant for everyone.

I’m Donna J. Jodhan your friendly accessibility advocate wishing you a terrific day and encouraging you to help me spread the word to others.