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

[Zimmer, Cindy]

We have a woodworking shop here at our Center and train clients all the time.  It is very safe if you know and follow the alternatives.  Learn about the click ruler to start.

Cindy Z. 

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From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Marianne
Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 7:13 PM
To: List for blind crafters and artists
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] question about sewing and woodworking

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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