My last column talked about attitudes and I would like to carry on with this theme because attitude affects everything we do; people’s attitudes towards us, our attitude to others and, of course, to ourselves.

Feeling sorry for yourself is not to be encouraged; it is a no-go area. And I also had a good experience recently of positive attitudes shining through which will live with me for a long time.

The Transport Group was invited to join a group of people from Guide Dogs for the Blind to take part in a session being run by Oxford Bus Company so that visually impaired people had the opportunity to experience what it was like to be a bus driver. It was also for the drivers to hear what it was like to be visually impaired and facing the challenge of travelling on a bus.

The journey on a special bus laid on to transport us from Oxford Station to the bus depot was filled with chattering, laughing people telling jokes and recounting their experiences especially in the world of employment.

Yes, employment, and its ups and downs that we all encounter. But these were working for good employers with the right attitudes and making reasonable adjustments to enable them to remain independent.

It was obvious that their disability was not going to stop them from enjoying everything that life had to offer. There were some challenges but they were taken in their stride.

The right attitude ensured that the day was not marred by moans and groans. One incident particularly sticks in my mind. One young man with no sight found it difficult to walk along the aisle when dismounting and found himself in the wheelchair space entangled with one of the posts.

Again, no moans about it but a careful negotiation around and back on track. What an attitude. Do we always accept difficulties in such a positive way? And how about other passengers? Are they always patient or are they huffing and puffing about us being slow?

If only these people could be persuaded to try, even for just an hour, to get on and off buses with glasses that distorted their sight. I have tried this for a short while – believe me it is difficult and I didn’t tackle a bus.

Guide Dogs for the Blind are having a campaign at present focusing on transport which, of course, the Transport Group is supporting fully.

The more people are made aware of this disability and the challenges it brings, the better. So please, not only strive to demonstrate a good attitude yourself, but pass the message on to others.

Our “making a difference” campaign can only make leaps forward if you do.