On my way to work most mornings, I notice a blind woman waiting at a bus stop. Sometimes, if I am lucky to get out of work late enough, I see her getting off the bus. (BTW the afternoon driver who parks the bus and escorts the blind woman across the busy intersection and the people who ride the bus and don't complain about this extra wait are awesome)
Today, I found myself wondering how she gets ready in the morning. Where does she live and with whom? Does someone pick out her clothes for her, or does she live independently enough that she can do it herself. If so, how does she know she matches. I envision two scenarios... 1. Someone picks out her clothes and lays them out in the exact same spot every day or 2. Someone has embroidered the color of the clothing in Braille somewhere on the item, making her fully capable of dressing herself.
Go ahead, imagine it.
I am also curious where she goes everyday... if she has a regular job that has been adjusted to accommodate her needs. Or does she go to the blind center up on Gilbert? Hmmmm... those are thoughts for another time, I guess.
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