[Blindtlk] struggling with blindness skills

[Julie J.]

For the potato's, I use the fork to check the plate to see if there is 
anything on the plate, similar to what you describe for the meat.

Others suggestions for the butter are good.  I'd just add that if you are 
trying to spread cold butter, it's pretty much a lost cause.  It isn't a 
blindness thing, it just doesn't spread so well.   If you are using 
margarine, it does spread easier, even when cold. I think margarine is 
disgusting though. *smile*

Other than what has already been said, I think it's just about practice.  I 
like to try new things when I'm alone.  then I don't have to worry about 
being rushed or someone stepping in to help.  Having all the time I need to 
try out different approaches and find what works for me is really helpful.



Julie
-----Original Message----- 
From: Jen via blindtlk
Sent: Friday, January 13, 2017 7:39 AM
To: blindtlk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Jen
Subject: [Blindtlk] struggling with blindness skills

Hi guys,

I'm struggling with blindness skills in two areas. One is eating food
without my fingers, and the other is spreading condiments and butter. What
are your strategies for eating without using your fingers, for non-finger
food? Some foods are feelable, like meat, so it's easy to use a knife/pusher
to shovel them onto the plate. With hot cereal, I tap the spoon around to
see if there is anything left. But Some foods are harder, like mashed
potatoes on a plate.

Spreading condiments / butter is hard for me, especially butter. I try to
feel with the knife to see if I've spread around the whole length of the
bread, and frequently, I've hadn't.

I would appreciate any tips or alternative techniques on all these things!


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