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December 2021 Updates From Award Winning Sight Loss Coach, Advocate and Author Donna Jodhan

Released: 12/1/2021
Software update and upgrade concept. Loading process screen. Dots rotate in a circle to indicate working. Update meter below indicates progress. As 2021 draws to an end, Donna would like to share some news with you to kick off 2022.
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Traveling Blind by Train During a Pandemic
Donna Jodhan Details Her Journey Traveling Blind To and From Quebec City Using Via Rail Canada

Released: 12/1/2021
Photo of the Via Rail Canada train in motion. I was never afraid to travel at this time and at the end of it all; I am delighted to report that my trip from Toronto to Qu�bec City was one where I enjoyed an adventure free from any sort of pandemic concerns and most of all! My needs and ...
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Hope Reigns Eternal

Released: 12/1/2021
Hands hold up a heart-shaped stone with the word Hope inscribed on it. Ocean in the background. This is one of my favourite go to strategies whenever I find myself struggling for air. That is, whenever I find myself struggling to start my creative juices and no better time to use this tried and proven strategy than at this time of the year ...
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Tips from Author Donna Jodhan
Using The Holiday Season

Released: 11/1/2021
A woman in festive holiday socks has her feet up on a wooden table. Hot chocolate with knitted warmer on cup. Fireplace in background. Ah yes! Another holiday season is upon us and we are all wondering what holiday season 2021 is going to be like? I think that this would be a perfect time for me to bring out my using the holiday season strategy to help wake my ...
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Donna Jodhan Sight Loss Coaching
Q&A Zoom Session
October 23rd 2021 at 1:00 PM ET

Released: 10/1/2021
On a pink table cloth with gold dots sits a smart phone with the Zoom app open and a pair of wired ear buds connected to the phone. Sight loss coach Donna Jodhan invites you to be a participant in her upcoming October 23rd 2021 Zoom session. For about 45 minutes you will be able to have your questions answered after submitting them through the link provided below. Then ...
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Tips from Author Donna Jodhan
Thanksgiving Time

Released: 10/1/2021
Aerial view of a beautiful turkey dinner table packed with Thanksgiving festivities such as apple pie, corn, muffins, fruits and vegetables and a wide assortment of pumpkins. Friends / family hold hands at table. Celebration. Traditional dinner concept. It's Thanksgiving time in Canada and in the blink of an eye it would also be Thanksgiving in America! It is the time for hope and expectations and we can certainly use this time to spark our imaginations and creative juices. Each year, I have ...
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When The Classroom Calls

Released: 9/1/2021
A modern classroom depicts students working together in groups using laptops and phones in addition to paper notebooks and pens. I truly believe that one of the hash marks of the month of September is almost always about the classroom. For it is the time when so many of us think of either returning to the classroom as a matured student or even trying it out for ...
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Award Winning Sight Loss Coach, Advocate and Author Donna Jodhan Announces Special One-Hour Introductory Consultation for Just $25 USD
Offer Ends: December 31st 2021

Released: 8/9/2021
A smiling Donna Jodhan holds her ACSP Certificate. If you have a blind or low vision question that you would like to discuss which requires an immediate answer, Donna is standing by to help. For the very affordable price of just $25 USD for a one hour consult, Donna will help you to resolve ...
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Dolphin Computer Access Publishes Guest Post By Donnna Jodhan
July 2nd 2021

Released: 8/1/2021
Dolphin Computer Access logo. On July 2nd 2021 Dolphin computing access published a guest post on their website by Donna Jodhan. In her blog post Donna explained why she chose the Dolphin screen reader as her choice of access technology and she talked about how ...
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Tips from Author Donna Jodhan
Blue Skies and White Clouds

Released: 8/1/2021
A lush green grass field gives way to beautiful blue skies and white clouds. Never mind the present Covid choke hold: Here is where your imagination can help you! Despite the present travel restrictions I truly believe that this strategy can help to benefit you in so many ways. It sure helped me last year to keep ...
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Tips from Author Donna Jodhan
When The Sea Calls

Released: 7/1/2021
A beautiful seascape panorama. Nevermind the present Covid choke hold: Here is where your imagination can help you! I will readily admit that this is probably one of my most effective and regular strategies in times of need. That is, whenever my creative juices have ...
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Donna Jodhan Guest of Honor at Team Building Event For Accessibility, Accommodation, and Adaptive Computer Technology (AAACT) Program Corporate Services Branch, Shared Services Canada / Government of Canada - June 21st 2021

Released: 7/1/2021
Five blue accessibility logos, hearing impaired, sign language, wheelchair, restroom with wheelchair and guide dog. On June 21st 2021 Donna Jodhan was the guest of honour at a team building event for the Accessibility, Accommodation, and Adaptive Computer Technology (AAACT) Program Corporate Services Branch Shared Services Canada ...
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Donna Jodhan Provides Expertise to Canadian Human Rights Commission
June 9th 2021

Released: 7/1/2021
Canadian Human Rights Commission logo. On June 9th 2021 Donna Jodhan participated in a Zoom conference hosted by the Canadian Human Rights Commission in which Donna's expertise was sought in order to assist the Canadian Human Rights Commission in ...
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Donna Jodhan and John Panarese, World Renowned Apple Trainer and Consultant, Host Zoom Session Open to Participants Across North America
June 5th 2021

Released: 7/1/2021
A smiling Donna Jodhan holds her ACSP Certificate. On June 5th 2021 Donna Jodhan, along with John Panarese, world-renowned Apple trainer and consultant, hosted and ran a zoom session open to participants across North America. Participants submitted questions, feedback, and ...
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Donna Jodhan Leads Team To Host and Run Coast-to-Coast Tele-Town Hall on Behalf of Elections Canada
May 29th 2021

Released: 7/1/2021
Virtual meeting showing many faces of diverse people. Group video conference. Online meeting. On May 29th 2021 Donna Jodhan lead a team that hosted and ran a Coast-to-Coast Tele-Town Hall on behalf of Elections Canada. The guest of honour was Susan Torosian, Executive Director, Policy and Public Affairs - Regulatory ...
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Donna Jodhan Attends Zoom Session Hosted by the Council of Federal Accessibility Agencies And Chaired by the Canadian Human Rights Commission
May 27th 2021

Released: 7/1/2021
Canadian Human Rights Commission logo. On May 27th 2021 Donna Jodhan attended a Zoom session hosted by the Council of Federal Accessibility Agencies which was chaired by the Canadian Human Rights Commission. Also in attendance were reps from various organizations for ...
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Donna Jodhan Attends Advisory Meeting on Disability Issues Hosted By Canadian Air Transportation Services Agency
May 18th 2021

Released: 6/1/2021
The Canadian Flag. On May 18th 2021 Donna Jodhan provided her expertise to the Canadian Air Transportation Services Agency to assist them to develop training manuals for their agents.
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Donna Jodhan Attends Advisory Meeting on Disability Issues Hosted By Canadian Transportation Agency
May 12th 2021

Released: 6/1/2021
Transport and logistics represented by different types of vehicles including a cargo ship, plane, semi, truck and forklift. On May 12th 2021 Donna Jodhan attended an advisory working group meeting on disability issues hosted by the Canadian Transportation Agency. This was a three hour Zoom conference where members were given an update on ...
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Donna Jodhan Attends Zoom Call Hosted By Canadian Border Services Agency
May 6th 2021

Released: 6/1/2021
The Canadian Flag. On May 6th 2021 Donna Jodhan attended a Zoom call hosted by the Canadian Border Services Agency. In this call, Donna provided her expertise to the Canadian Border Security agency to assist them in developing training materials for ...
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In Perspective Podcast Interview With Donna Jodhan
April 30th 2021

Released: 6/1/2021
A studio microphone for recording podcasts over a blue background. On April 30th 2021 Donna appeared on Bob Branco's podcast titled, "In Perspective". Donna talked about her new career as a sight loss coach and took several questions from callers. She is now in the midst of negotiating with Bob to ...
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Whose Blind Life Is It Anyway Podcast Interview With Donna Jodhan
April 5th 2021

Released: 6/1/2021
YouTube video embed. Whose Blind Life Is It Anyway Podcast Interview With Donna Jodhan. April 5th 2021. On April 5th 2021 Donna Jodhan appeared on a podcast titled, "Whose Blind Life is it Anyway," hosted by Victor Gouveia where she talked about her career as an advocate, author, and entrepreneur. She also promoted her ...
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It�s More Than Just Chess!

Released: 6/1/2021
Donna reading a Braille chess book. In 2014 I and my friend Jackie journeyed from Canada to Windermere where I participated in the Windermere tournament. This is where I met some of the nicest and most welcoming folks. I met Peter Gibbs and his wife Celia ...
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Tips from Author Donna Jodhan
Graduations and Proms

Released: 6/1/2021
Group of well dressed friends walking together at a reception on a sunny day. Graduation. Prom. Ah yes! This is one of my favourite strategies and it does not matter that the world is still being limited by Covid! It does not matter that graduations and proms are being scaled down or that they are being rescheduled. This is the time of year ...
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Donna Jodhan Attends March 2021 Work Group Meetings Hosted by the Canadian Transportation Agency

Released: 5/1/2021
Transport and logistics represented by different types of vehicles including a cargo ship, plane, semi, truck and forklift. On March 9th, 16th, and 23rd, Donna J. Jodhan attended work group meetings hosted by the Canadian Transportation Agency. These work groups focused on groups of regulations that various members of the Canadian transportation ...
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Donna Jodhan Shares Perspectives on How Chess Has Helped Her In Interview With Olya Shishkina

Released: 5/1/2021
Donna Jodhan playing chess. Donna Jodhan is pleased to share her perspectives on how playing chess has helped her to not just improve her game! "It has helped me to develop more patience, strategic thinking, and I have made new friends with players across the pond ...
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Country-Wide Canadian Accessible Election Tele-Town Hall 2021 Zoom Webinar. May 29th 2021 at 10:00 AM PT. Accessibility and Inclusion 2021. Getting Ready for a Canadian Federal Election During a Pandemic

Released: 5/1/2021
Virtual meeting showing many faces of diverse people. Group video conference. Online meeting. Sterling Creations and the Canadian Council of the Blind in collaboration with Elections Canada are pleased to invite you to join a country-wide Town Hall Webinar on Saturday, May 29th 2021 via Zoom. Topic: Canadian Accessible Elections ...
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Donna Jodhan Continues To Fight 10 Years After Achieving 'A Landmark Victory for all Canadians'

Released: 5/1/2021
Donna Jodhan smiling on November 29th 2020, the day of her victory in a Landmark Website Access Case. 10 years ago, the AEBC played a very important role in the landmark victory of the case Jodhan versus the Attorney General of Canada. In the words of the late Richard Quan: "A landmark victory for all Canadians!" 10 years later and alas ...
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Zoom Webinar Special Invitation: Let's Talk Apple
May 22nd 2021 at 1PM EST
Free and open to all interested persons.
Hosted by World-renowned Apple Trainer and Consultant John Panarese and Apple Certified Support Professional Donna Jodhan

Released: 5/1/2021
Apple logo. World renowned Apple trainer and consultant John Panarese and Apple Certified support professional Donna Jodhan are pleased to announce the following special event. On May 22nd 2021 John and Donna will be hosting a Zoom session ...
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Tips from Author Donna Jodhan
Walking Along the Trails

Released: 5/1/2021
Sun shining through the trees on a path in a golden forest landscape setting during the autumn season. Believe it or not; this strategy is perfect for the merry month of May. It works! It is logical! And I use the month of May every year to help me regenerate my creative batteries. Never mind the present Covid choke hold: Here is where your ...
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Tips from Author Donna Jodhan
Splashing Sounds

Released: 4/1/2021
Close up of a beautifully isolated splash of water. Never mind the present Covid choke hold: Here is where your imagination can help you! You're probably wondering how splashing sounds can help to stimulate your creative juices or your sleepy imagination. This is a strategy that has worked ...
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Donna Jodhan of Barrier Free Canada - Canada sans Barri�res (BFC-CSB) Attends Meeting Hosted by Economic and Social Development Canada (ESDC) to Outline Plans for Moving the Accessible Canada Act Forward
February 22nd 2021

Released: 3/1/2021
Barrier Free Canada logo. On February 23rd 2021 Donna Jodhan attended a meeting on behalf of Barrier Free Canada - Canada sans Barri�res (BFC-CSB) hosted by Economic and Social Development Canada (ESDC) to outline plans for moving the Accessible Canada ...
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Donna Jodhan Represents Barrier Free Canada - Canada sans Barri�res (BFC-CSB) at Technical Briefing Hosted by The Canadian Transportation Agency
February 22nd 2021

Released: 3/1/2021
Barrier Free Canada logo. On February 22nd 2021 Donna Jodhan attended a meeting hosted by the Canadian Transportation Agency on behalf of Barrier Free Canada - Canada sans Barri�res (BFC-CSB). The Canadian Transportation Agency hosted a technical ...
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Donna Jodhan Attends Zoom Conference Hosted by the Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC)
February 10th 2021

Released: 3/1/2021
Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC) logo. On February 10th 2021 Donna Jodhan attended a Zoom conference hosted by the Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC). Participants included members of the CHRC's advisory group on disability issues along with staff ...
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Donna Jodhan of Barrier Free Canada - Canada sans Barri�res (BFC-CSB) Engages Economic and Social Development Canada (ESDC) to Collaborate on Country-Wide Tele-Town Hall
February 10th 2021

Released: 3/1/2021
Barrier Free Canada logo. On February 10th 2021 Donna attended a tele meeting with Economic and Social Development Canada (ESDC) on behalf of Barrier Free Canada - Canada sans Barri�res (BFC-CSB). Her main objective was to engage ESDC to collaborate on ...
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Donna Jodhan and Lorne Mackenzie of Barrier Free Canada - Canada sans Barri�res (BFC-CSB) Interview with the Visionaries Chapter of the Canadian Council of the Blind
February 4th 2021

Released: 3/1/2021
Barrier Free Canada logo. On February 4th 2021 Donna and her fellow Barrier Free Canada - Canada sans Barri�res (BFC-CSB) Board Member Lorne Mackenzie were guests at a Zoom conference hosted by Kamini Rodhan of the Visionaries Chapter of the ...
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Tips from Author Donna Jodhan
Those Earthy Smells

Released: 3/1/2021
A beautifully frothed coffee latte sits atop a wooden table facing a window streaked from a light rain outside. I have a perfect tonic for you to explore and discover during these challenging Covid times. It's funny but there are many who say that March is probably one of the most important months when it comes to waking up from a long hard winter ...
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Author Donna Jodhan is Pleased To Announce Her Rebranding as Award Winning Sight Loss Coach, Advocate and Author Donna Jodhan

Released: 2/8/2021
Award Winning Sight Loss Coach, Advocate and Author Donna Jodhan sits at her laptop. Coming soon! Donna Jodhan is pleased to announce her rebranding as a sight loss coach! See how Donna is using her knowledge and expertise as an advocate, author, entrepreneur, law student, and podcast commentator to ...
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Award Winning Sight Loss Coach, Advocate and Author Donna Jodhan Extends Her Sincerest Thanks to the Grade Two Kids at Grove Community School

Released: 2/4/2021
Envelope reads: December 2020. Dear Donna, we made these secret messages for you. We thought of words of love and peace to wish you an extra special holiday. The messages are in braille and are textured sticker jewels. Have a wonderful holiday! Love, The Grade 2 Students from The Grove Community School! (And Shannon and Velvet) In early January 2021 Donna received a very special and surprising package from the Grade Two Kids at the Grove Community School. Read what they had to say! Their messages were also in Braille! Donna would like to extend ...
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Tips from Author Donna Jodhan
A Nice Warm Comfort Meal

Released: 2/1/2021
Meat stew with beef, potato, carrot, onion, spices. Green peas. Slow cooked meat stew in bowl, wooden background. Hot autumn/winter dish. Comfort food. Homemade soup/stew. There is nothing better than being able to fill a hungry tummy with a nice warm comfort meal and trust me when I tell you that in the dead of winter, this strategy works like magic. I can't begin to tell you how many times I have personally ...
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Donna Jodhan Serves as Member of the CTA's Advisory Committee on Disability Issues During December 4th 2020 Zoom Conference Hosted by the Canadian Transportation Agency

Released: 1/1/2021
Canadian Transportation Agency logo. On December 4th 2020 Donna Jodhan participated in a Zoom conference hosted by the Canadian Transportation Agency. Donna's participation was as a member of the CTA's advisory committee on disability issues. The main focus was on the ...
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Donna Jodhan December 1st 2020 Interview by the National Research Council of Canada

Released: 1/1/2021
National Research Council of Canada logo. On December 1st 2020 Donna Jodhan was interviewed by the National Research Council of Canada. he interview focused on whether or not Canadians with disabilities were being consulted when it came to collaborating with both ...
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Tips from Author Donna Jodhan
Watching the Snowflakes Go By

Released: 1/1/2021
A beautifully decorated and fully lit Christmas Tree reflects off of a polished wooden table. No; this is not a strategy that I would call boring and often non effective. As a matter of fact, if used in the right way it can turn out to be extremely dynamic and exciting. The best way to use this strategy is of course on a day when the ...
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Disclaimer: All characters, plots, and story lines written by Author Donna Jodhan are entirely fictional, and are not intended to represent any known real life occurences. Author Donna Jodhan is Detective DJ and these references may be used interchangeably.
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