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- Artificial or attitude? I am still trying to figure this one out and I have to admit that I may never be able to do so. This so-called artificial/attitude barrier has been around much longer than I and this is what it is. Too often, whenever someone with a disability is accompanied by either a friend or family member, they are asked if the accompanying person is a care giver. Recently, I was asked this same question when my friend accompanied me to a lab to have some tests done. The lab technician could not seem to stop herself in asking this question and she was very surprised when both my friend and I said in unison that we were friends. Why should she have been surprised? Was it that she along with so many others around us really do not expect us to have friends who accompany us to appointments? Or is it that they think we need care givers to escort us? Or is it simply that they just do not know what to ask? I do my best to be patient but sometimes I become frustrated and simply tell them that I do not need a care giver. Or I may just turn the question back to them and ask why do they think that my escort is my care giver? 99% of the time there is no response. One of my favourite memories is the day when my mom accompanied me to a pre op appointment and the medical assistant asked if mom was my nurse! On this occasion I could not help but burst into peals of laughter. My mom was speechless! After taking a-hold of myself I gently told the medical assistant that she was my mom; not my nurse. And very recently my friend and I accompanied my mom to the dentist and lo and behold! They thought my friend was a care giver and asked me for her phone number. When I told the staff that she was not our care giver but our friend they were shocked but at least had the manners to apologize. Just my two cents for today. Image: Five blue accessibility logos, hearing impaired, sign language, wheelchair, restroom with wheelchair and guide dog. To learn more about me as a sight loss coach visit www.donnajodhan.com
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Monthly Archives: October 2022
The Duck and the Eagle – Valuable Lessons to Learn From These Two Birds
I’m Scott Savoy at the Sterling Creations desk! Can you believe it? Halloween is here and I am going to wish everyone lots and lots of fun for Halloween! I’ll wear my normal costume and take delight as the kids … Continue reading
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No Room at the Inn
So, are you getting ready for Halloween? What costume are you going to wear? I am still deciding but in the meantime, how about giving a read to our president’s weekly editorial? For this week Donna J. Jodhan reflects on … Continue reading
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The Kid Who Told Me About Hate
Happy October weekend everyone and I’m Scott Savoy at the Sterling Creations desk. Wow! We are now smack bang in the middle of October. The Canadian Thanksgiving is now behind us and soon it will be time to ring in … Continue reading
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Thoughts of a Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving Canada and I’m Christian Robicheau at the Sterling Creations desk wishing you all goodness for this special weekend. Today, I am pleased to share our president’s weekly editorial with you and for this week Donna J. reflects on … Continue reading
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News – September 2022 – Recognition
In keeping with her commitment to recognize those who have acknowledged her efforts, award-winning author and sight-loss coach Donna Jodhan recognizes the following persons for the month of September 2022, with special thanks to Aaron Di Blasi and Mind Vault … Continue reading
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News – September 2022 – Donna Reviews the Egg Pod
Finally! Donna reviews a nifty product that helps you to cook hard boiled eggs in the microwave and then you can peal them without any difficulty. Read her product review of the Egg Pod at Top Tech Tidbits.
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News – September 2022 – “Dining With Donna” Debuts!
In September, Donna’s Dining with Donna show debued on YouTube! It’s a weekly show where she shares tried and proven recipes with her listeners. For September, the theme was focused on recipes containing 300 calories or less. Here are those … Continue reading
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News – September 2022 – Donna Helps With CATSA Training Video
On September 14th, Donna participated in a training video for CATSA (the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority). The video shoot was held at Toronto Pearson International Airport and will be used as training material for over 8000 CATSA agents across … Continue reading
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News – September 2022 – Harbour Boat Cruise With CCB Toronto Visionaries
On September 17th, in conjunction with the CCB Toronto Visionaries chapter, Donna sponsored a harbour boat cruise. There were over 100 attendees, and a great time was had by all, with several door prizes and a sumptuous lunch served. Donna … Continue reading
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News – September 2022 – Donna Appears on “In Perspective”
On September 2nd, Donna made her third appearance on Bob Branco’s In Perspective podcast, where she shared her experiences on how she interacts and communicates with the Canadian Federal Government as an accessibility consultant/advisor. In Perspective has listeners worldwide. You … Continue reading
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