[Nfb-krafters-korner] question about sewing and woodworking

[Marianne]

I did some woodworking projects at a rehab center many years ago.  There are 
many visually impaired woodworkers.  If proper guards, safety equipment and 
techniques are used woodworking should be very safe.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Greg Aikens" <gpaikens at gmail.com>
To: <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 4:25 PM
Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] question about sewing and woodworking


> Hello all,
> I am brand new to the list. I am doing some research for a friend
> overseas who is doing occupational training with young adults with
> disabilities. She is hoping to reach out to the blind and visually
> impaired community in her area and is looking for resources to help
> her figure out how to gear their current occupational training toward
> blind students. They plan on teaching students woodworking and sewing.
> I am totally blind, but these are not areas of expertise for me. I
> thought there might be some experts in this area on this list though.
>
> I don't have any specific questions yet, but if anyone could point me
> toward resources which might be helpful in looking at doing
> woodworking and sewing while blind, I would really appreciate it.
> Also, if anyone would be interested in connecting with me and my
> friend to brainstorm on some of these things, I would also appreciate
> it.
>
> I hope these topics are pertinant for this list.
>
> Thanks in advance for your help.
>
> Greg Aikens
>
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