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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>This is what raising our expectation is all about!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>You make us proud </span>Jerilyn<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jorge Hernandez <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'> NFBF-L <nfbf-l-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>president--- via NFBF-L<br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, April 17, 2025 4:44 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List' <nfbf-l@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> president@nfbflorida.org<br><b>Subject:</b> [NFBF-L] Celebrating One of Our Own-Chef Jerilyn Higgins<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Greetings Florida: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>It is with great warmth and pleasure that I share the below press release with all of you! Our very own Jerilyn Higgins is a published author! Jerilyn is currently working on getting her cooking book up on BARD, so stay tuned for more information. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>For Immediate Release!<br>April 09, 2025 <br><br><br>Look Who’s in the Kitchen: A Cookbook and Training Guide That Empowers New, Aspiring, or Returning Blind Cooks in the Kitchen!<br><br>Chef Jerilyn is proud to introduce "Look Who's in the Kitchen" – a groundbreaking cookbook and training guide designed specifically for those who are visually impaired or blind. <br><br>Chef Jerilyn has served as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired, Rehabilitation Teacher/Instructor, and entrepreneur—and she also happens to be totally blind. <br><br>This innovative instructional guide empowers readers to navigate the kitchen with confidence, fostering safety, creativity, and independence through accessible cooking techniques. <br><br>"Look Who's in the Kitchen" breaks new ground by offering step-by-step recipes and hands-on practical tips tailored to those with vision impairments. From mastering basic skills to preparing delicious meals, Chef Jerilyn’s book ensures that everyone can enjoy the joys of cooking, regardless of sight. <br><br>Author Jerilyn Higgins, a passionate advocate for inclusivity, brings her expertise and enthusiasm to this unique project. “Cooking is about more than just food—it’s about self-reliance and creativity,” says Chef Jerilyn. “This book is for anyone who wants to be safe and independent in the kitchen and savor the experience.” <br><br>Carol Castellano, Secretary of the National Organization of Parents of Blind Children, shares: “The blindness community has been waiting for this book! It has everything a blind cook needs to succeed in the kitchen. Sometimes blind adults and parents of blind or low-vision children have fears about handling knives or getting too close to the stove or oven. This book offers detailed instructions and tips on useful gadgets and safety that can get a blind person into the kitchen feeling confident and prepared. Enjoy cooking and buon appetito!” <br><br><br>Pam Allen, Director of the Louisiana Center for the Blind, shares: “So many blind and low-vision people believe they can no longer cook or manage their homes independently. This book not only discusses practical techniques and shares delicious recipes, but it also helps empower people as they develop a positive mindset about their blindness. Cooking is not only essential for providing nourishment, but it is also a way to build community and celebrate milestone moments. Jerilyn is an excellent role model who embodies a positive philosophy of blindness and lovingly shares her tips and strategies to help empower blind people so they can provide wonderful meals for their friends, families, and colleagues.” <br><br>Dr. Joanne Wilson, Founder and Former Director of the Louisiana Center for the Blind and Former Commissioner of the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA), shares: “This book is a fantastic resource for blind or visually impaired individuals who want to learn how to cook. It’s clear, informative, and really well organized. The step-by-step instructions are easy to follow, and the safety tips are essential. I highly recommend Look Who's in the Kitchen to any blind or visually impaired individual who wants to gain confidence in the kitchen and discover the joy of cooking for themselves.” <br><br>"Look Who's in the Kitchen" is now available for purchase on Amazon:<br><a href="https://a.co/d/895OJKf">https://a.co/d/895OJKf</a> <br><br>For more information and interviews, please contact: <a href="mailto:chefJerilyn30@gmail.com">chefJerilyn30@gmail.com</a> <<a href="mailto:chefJerilyn30@gmail.com">mailto:chefJerilyn30@gmail.com</a>> mail: <a href="mailto:chefJerilyn30@gmail.com">chefJerilyn30@gmail.com</a> <<a href="mailto:chefJerilyn30@gmail.com">mailto:chefJerilyn30@gmail.com</a>><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> Camille Tate, president<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>National Federation of the Blind of Florida <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Board of Directors <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><a href="http://www.nfbflorida.org/"><span style='color:blue'>www.nfbflorida.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Tel: 321.372.4899<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>With love, hope and determination, we transform dreams into reality.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>