[Blind-rollers] How do You Cook?

Wed Feb 1 12:15:46 UTC 2017

Hi,

I use the microwave and the toaster oven. I also have a coffee maker and a 
hot shot so I can make tea.

I live in a section 8 apartment complex that was designed by The Cerebral 
Palsey Foundation, so it is specifically designed for wheelchair users. I 
can slide my legs under the sink and stove in the kitchen, all the counters 
are lower for easier reach, Some of the cubbords are lower too. The bathroom 
has a roll-in shower, a sink I can roll under and grab bars around the 
toilet. On the outside of every apartment, the apartment numbers are both in 
raised numbers and brail. Perhaps you could find out if there are any of 
these type places where you live.

Jen

-----Original Message----- 
From: Lauren Merryfield via Blind-Rollers
Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2017 2:51 AM
To: 'Blind wheelchair users list'
Cc: Lauren Merryfield
Subject: Re: [Blind-rollers] How do You Cook?

Hi,
Probably cooking on a stove would be difficult because where would you put
your legs and feet? Maybe you could plug a crock pot or electric skillet in
somewhere on a tv tray or small table and be able to have access to it. A
one-burner or two-burner hot plate might work too.

When I was in a wheelchair for 8 weeks after breaking my ankle, I used a
microwave, crock pot and electric skillet for cooking.

Self care, do you have medical insurance? Could you get home healthcare from
them?

I can't believe your mother's attitude. What a bummer.

Is there a women's shelter you could go to until you find another home?
Thanks,
Lauren

Blessings in Jesus' name. "But as for me, I will sing about your power. Each
morning I will sing with joy about your unfailing love. For you have been my
refuge, a place of safety when I am in distress."
   --Psalm 59:16, NLT
Advice from my cats:"meow when you feel like it."

-----Original Message-----
From: Blind-Rollers [mailto:blind-rollers-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Danielle Ledet via Blind-Rollers
Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2017 7:36 PM
To: blind-Rollers at nfbnet.org
Cc: Danielle Ledet <singingmywayin at gmail.com>
Subject: [Blind-rollers] How do You Cook?

Hello Rollers,

It is apparent to me lately; experiencing numbness in my hands and feet,
nearly sliding out of chairs when getting up, experiencing stiffness in my
steps orsomething like that, and feeling like my muscles are sending off
steam when I am walking, that I will probably be sitting down for good at
most, if not, all times. Problem is, this place is not anywhere equipped for
that and I am being literally, booted out the door with nowhere to go. My
Mama has already repeatedly said she can't/would never deal with a
handicapped person; meaning someone wheelchair-bound that she will have to
help. She has always said this, and I wasn't considered handicapped, to her,
because she could show me how to do things, and then set it and forget it!
However, I have mbarked on collecting recipes again so I can start cooking
for myself, I guess sooner,somehow, rather than later. So, my question is
how do you all cook from a wheelchair? And, how do you manage in a home that
is not wheelchair accessible with this and other tasks of daily self-care. I
am worried especially about self-care.
This a split-level home and I am, forcibly being removed, and I could not
even prepare, so I know they won't welcome mobility transportation and the
need to help out with that, nor will anything be rearranged.
They think that a disability check should suffice, and should meet all my
monthly needs and it DOES NOT! I am looking for work, and looking for
options to relocate and supplement my Food Stamp allotment wich is
inadequate as well. She would not vouch for me and say I pay her rent, and
others applied with this address and got it first. I don't know why they
just didn't consider my SSI status, as they should have, and awarded me the
full amount for a single person, though. I have no reason really to laugh
and smile right now! Hope to hear from you!

--
How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young,
compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and tolerant of
the weak and strong. Because someday in your life you will have been all of
these.
George Washington Carver
Email: singingmywayin at gmail.com

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