Ask the Coach!

May 2024

My name is Donna Jodhan and I am using my extensive experience as a sight loss coach as well as my lived experience to share and respond to questions that are submitted to me and I also invite you to share your thoughts on questions asked.

 

For this month:  a question from Brad in Billings Montana.

Brad is looking for a timer that has braille dots.

 

My response:

Brad, I may have a really good solution for you.

It is the Tactual Long Ring Timer

I bought this little gadget in 2023 and it is small, has a nice ring, and easy to set.

Moreover, there are Braille dots that denote the hour, the half hour, and the quarter after and quarter to hour.

 

This makes it easy to set the timer and it ticks as it works.

Give this one a try.

 

Of course there are many who will tell you to use your I device or you can even use good old Alexa.

 

Does anyone have any other suggestions?

Tell us what you think!  Share your feedback and let’s get more ideas cracking!

It’s important for us to share how we do things!

 

A question from Candice in London England.

Candice is wondering if there is such a thing as a talking scale?

 

My response:

Candice, most definitely and you can buy one of these nifty scales at most stores that sell products for the blind.

 

I have one and it is simply a part of my kitchen and also my bathroom.

It is so very easy to use.

All you need is to insert your battery and away you go.

The voice is so very easy to understand.

 

Does anyone have any other suggestions?

Tell us what you think!  Share your feedback and let’s get more ideas cracking!

It’s important for us to share how we do things!

 

A question from Beth in Copenhagen Denmark.

Beth is looking for an easy to use can opener and not a battery operated one.

 

My response:

Beth and here is my suggestion.

It is called the Ratcheting Can Opener and it is so very easy to use.

Easy on the hands and most comfortable for those with hand challenges.

It is easy to handle, small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, durable, and easy to maintain.

I have a few of these in my kitchen drawer.

 

Does anyone have any other suggestions?

Tell us what you think!  Share your feedback and let’s get more ideas cracking!

It’s important for us to share how we do things!

 

To contact me with a question or a thought; please send an email to me at donnajodhan@gmail.com and I’ll be sure to respond in 5 business days at the most.

If you wish me to respond earlier then put the word important in your subject line and I’ll do my best to respond more quickly.

Until the next time then!

I’m Donna wishing you a pleasant day and thanking everyone for their insightful feedback and suggestions!