The Monthly News Round Up For Award Winning Advocate, Sight Loss Coach and Author Donna J. Jodhan
For the month of July 2024
Read about Donna’s external engagements
Major news items can be found here
It’s all about Donna’s major initiatives for this month plus a lot more
Donna’s evaluation of the Air Canada’s accessibility web page
On July 15, Donna traveled to the Toronto offices of Air Canada to participate in a user testing session.
There were a number of Air Canada team members on hand; both in person and virtually.
The session went very well and moving forward Air Canada will be working diligently to ensure that all accessibility standards are implemented.
Donna’s participation in the Eye Retreat camp.
From July 29 – August 02, and thanks to DR. Alan Chase, Donna taught 2 courses virtually to 20 kids.
These courses were Advocacy 101 to students seeking to develop skills when advocating for services before entering college and
Entrepreneurship 101 to students seeking to develop a self employment option.
Info on the Eye Retreat camp is as follows.
The Envisioning Youth Empowerment Retreat was born after passage of the North Carolina Disability History and Awareness Month Act. This legislation mandated that public schools teach disability history, famous people with disabilities, and disability characteristics. Specifically, the legislation suggested that individuals with disabilities be utilized to provide some of the instruction. Our founder, Dr. Alan Chase, was involved in advocating for passage of the legislation and supported curriculum development for implementation in the public schools. Thus, the EYE Retreat was born in 2008.
Why us?
First and foremost, 100% of our leaders and mentors have visual impairments. Our leaders and mentors are successful adults who are either gainfully employed or attending post secondary institutions. Second, our philosophy focuses on the power of peer mentoring. Our mentors help students to develop a toolbox of skills and resources by leading courses on a variety of topics, such as self-advocacy, transitioning to college life, career exploration, and soft skills for employment, that will support them in their future pathways Finally, our mentors guide students in bridging theory into practice by facilitating real world application of skills in the community, such as riding public transportation, navigating a college campus, and visiting local businesses.
Mission:
Our mission is to provide an opportunity for youth with visual impairments to experience a glimpse of post secondary outcomes (employment, college, etc) through development of mentoring relationships, real world applications, and identification of available resources.
Vision:
Our vision is to empower and create a community of lifelong learners who will have the tools necessary to be successful in their education, careers, and lives.
Moto:
“I Retreat From No Challenge!”
Dr. Alan Chase
President and Executive Director, Envisioning Youth Empowerment Retreat alan.chase@eyeretreat.org <mailto:alan.chase@eyeretreat.org>
919.813.0393
www.eyeretreat.org <http://www.eyeretreat.org> “I retreat from no challenge!”
Donna launches her podcasts by Donna Jodhan initiative
And here is the text of the press release
Donna J. Jodhan Launches “Podcasts By Donna Jodhan”
Toronto, Ontario, Canada – [Date] – Donna J. Jodhan, renowned advocate, author, blogger, dinner mystery writer and producer, entrepreneur, law graduate, and podcast commentator, is proud to announce the launch of her new podcast series, “Podcasts By Donna Jodhan.”
“It was always a foregone conclusion that this would be the next step for me, and with my friend and associate Aaron Di Blasi walking with me, I am on top of the world!” says Donna Jodhan.
For several years, Donna has been sharing her insights and expertise through blogs and podcasts on a diverse array of topics, from advocacy and accessibility to easy-to-make recipes and mental management. With the launch of “Podcasts By Donna Jodhan,” she is now consolidating her extensive collection of podcasts and making them available on all major platforms.
About “Podcasts By Donna Jodhan”
“Podcasts By Donna Jodhan” is a compelling podcast series hosted by Donna J. Jodhan, a blind advocate with a rich background in advocacy, entrepreneurship, and storytelling. This series covers a wide range of topics, focusing on accessibility advocacy, personal stories, and the experiences of living with blindness.
Listeners will find engaging interviews with experts and influencers in the disability community, aiming to raise awareness, inspire change, and provide valuable insights and practical advice. Donna’s unique perspective and extensive experience bring depth and authenticity to every discussion, making this podcast a must-listen for anyone interested in disability rights and accessibility issues.
Availability
“Podcasts By Donna Jodhan” are now available on the following platforms:
• Amazon Music
• Audible
• Spotify
• Audacy
• BoomPlay
• Deezer
• Gaana
• iHeartRadio
• JioSaavn
• Player FM
• Samsung
Listeners can also access the podcasts through Donna’s podcast home page at https://donnajodhan.com/podcasts, where a “Listen on Spotify” button is available for convenience. Additionally, Donna backs up her podcasts with editorials and blogs on her website www.sterlingcreations.ca.
About Donna J. Jodhan
Donna J. Jodhan is a multifaceted professional with accomplishments in various fields. As a blind advocate, author, blogger, dinner mystery writer and producer, entrepreneur, law graduate, and podcast commentator, Donna has dedicated her life to raising awareness about accessibility and inclusivity. Her podcasts aim to inspire and inform listeners about the challenges and triumphs of living with disabilities, providing a platform for meaningful dialogue and advocacy.
For more information and to stay updated on the latest episodes of “Podcasts By Donna Jodhan,” visit https://donnajodhan.com/podcasts.
Contact:
Donna J. Jodhan
Email: [Contact Email]
Website: https://donnajodhan.com
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You can start by taking a tour of Donna’s personal diary by visiting
www.donnajodhan.blogspot.com
Donna posts 3 times weekly and her posts gives you great insights into her daily life, challenges, and perspectives as a blind/vision impaired person.
Blogs posted for this month
To the www.sterlingcreations.ca/blog page
Phone or customer
Lessons from 80 Years Later – Never to Forget and Always to Keep On Sharing
Is This a Walmart Waltz? – This Message Needs to Be Clarified
You can also view previous selections here.
Donna has also posted other articles of interest on her
www.sterlingcreations.com/blog page
for this month.
News round up for June 2024
Hottest monthly tips from the Sterling Creations team
A must read! The sterling Creations monthly tips for July 2024
Latest news from the Apple Vis online newsletter
A Must Read – accessible Apple Apps from the June online Apple Vis Newsletter
Donna’s latest review
A Review of the Ibis Liverpool Central Albert Dock Hotel – Leaders in Accessible Hotels
A bit of this and a bit of that from Donna’s latest did you know diary
Catch up with Donna’s expert page at
and for this month
Ask an Expert – July 2024 – 10 Tips for Learning Microsoft Word
Read Donna’s author’s tip for this month
And catch up with previous author’s tips
Read Donna J. Jodhan’s articles on ask the coach for this month
About roasting bags, about chopping mats for chopping vegetables, and an all in one gadget for zesting and grating
Read Donna J. Jodhan’s tips and hints for catching up with the coach for this month
Polishing Baby Shoes, A Great Bib, Aluminum, Exterior, Painted Or Unpainted
See an archive of all of her product reviews at
https://www.toptechtidbits.com/news.html
Listen and catch up with Donna’s shows
Week 1 – ask the blogger
(on bullying;
Tips on entrepreneurship;
Scams and scammers;
Donna’s thought for today;
Week 2 – ask the coach.
Week 3 – ask the home maker.
Week 4 – book and product reviews.
“ask Donna”( )
Ask Donna YouTube Playlist: https://donnajodhan.com/askdonna
“dining with donna”
( )
week 1 – Caribbean Sweet Potato And Bean Stew
week 2 – Classic Chicken And Rice
week 3 – Meatballs In Burgundy Sauce
week 4 – Pork With Mustard And Sauerkraut
Dining With Donna YouTube Playlist: https://www.donnajodhan.com/dwd
Your mental stretch with donna
The mental stretch volume 16 – 2024
https://youtu.be/U-5bH
Ask the business reviewer:
YouTube Playlist: Ask the Business Reviewer –
Ask an expert:
https://youtu.be/TmC-b9ZT4_U Ask The Business Reviewer: https://youtu.be/t5-gIVUd7OI
YouTube Playlist: Ask an Expert –
And now for Donna’s latest podcasts – her Blindly brilliant page on ETSE where Donna’s pottery creations are now available.
Blindly Brilliant – Products:
Blindly Brilliant – Announcement:
YouTube playlist: Blindly Brilliant – Etsy:
Libsyn:
https://sites.libsyn.com/521708/site
The Libsyn RSS feed link is here:
https://feeds.libsyn.com/521708/rss
For Spotify:
https://feeds.libsyn.com/521708/spotify
Finally!
Donna has resumed posting to the Access to Information News weekly online newsletter
Sponsored by Mindvault Solutions!
Is This A Wal-Mart Waltz? – This Mixed Message Needs To Be Clarified
To learn more about Donna as an award winning sight loss coach and advocate plus more visit www.donnajodhan.com
That’s it for this month.
Don’t forget to drop me an email at donnajodhan@gmail.com
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