[NFBofSC] NFBCO Workshops week 6

[Steve & Shannon Cook]

Steve and Shannon Cook

Today I married my best friend.  

The one that I laugh with, live for, love.

October 11, 2003

 

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Hello Everyone!

The NFBCO team is excited to offer another week of exciting Zoom content! Join us Monday-Friday at 5PM mountain time for a little education and some virtual socialization!

Monday, April 20 5PM Mountain 

My Blindness Monday 

Meet Maureen and hear her story. Blindness and a rare genetic disorder have not stopped Maureen from being a fantastic mother, finishing her degree, and serving blind people. 

Tuesday , April 21 5PM Mountain

Make your own hand Sanitizer, disinfectant wipes, and sugar scrub

Gather your ingredients and make your own hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes, and sugar scrub along with us. Here is what you will need:

Hand sanitizer

3 Parts isopropyl alcohol (you can substitute 140 proof Everclear)
1 Part aloe Vera gel
Essential oil as desired (tea tree, eucalyptus, or lavender have antibacterial properties)
Container for storage

Instructions:

Mix 3 parts isopropyl alcohol to 1 part aloe vera gel.  Add Tea tree oil or other essential oil, if desired.

Disinfectant Spray

Ingredients:

12 fluid ounces of isopropyl alcohol
2 teaspoons of glycerol or glycerin, for moister
1 tablespoon hydrogen peroxide
3 oz. distilled water (substitute boiled and cooled water)
Few drops of essential oil
Pro tip: consider using oil other than lavender so that your disinfectant spray stands out :)
Spray bottle

Directions:

Add all to spray bottle. 

Disinfectant wipes
1 roll paper towel,
1 tablespoon bleach

If you do not want to use bleach, use a different disinfectant cleaner, such as Mr. Clean, Pine-sol, Lysol, but make sure it is a disinfectant.  Vinegar and baking soda are not disinfectants.

2 Cups water
Serrated edge kitchen knife

Directions:

cut paper towels in half with serrated edge kitchen knife.

Mix 1 tablespoon bleach  to 2 cups water

Place each side of paper towel roll into a air tight container.  If you are using a tall container, it can be used as a dispenser.  If flat container, make sure lid is sealed after each use. 

Pull out carboard center and discard.

Pour water solution over  the paper towels and leave to absorb.

Sugar scrub

1/2 granulated sugar
1/2 Cup coconut oil
10-12 drops essential oil if your choice 
(Peppermint, lemon, orange, lavender, or any of your choice
Some oil blends are
Grapefruit and peppermint
Rose and vanilla
Peach and ginger
Be creative with oils
8 oz jar with lid

Directions:
Melt coconut oil to blend better
Mix all ingredients. 

Wednesday, March 22 5PM Mountain

Workout Wednesday

Join us for a quick seven minute body weight only workout. We will learn the moves, do the workout, and discuss ways modify this workout for your fitness level. This workout is great for all fitness levels. Wear comfy clothes and bring your water.

Thursday, April 23, 5PM Mountain 

Travel Thursday

Are you a parent of a blind child teaching your kiddo to use a cane. Maybe you are blind or low vision and need to learn some basic cane travel technique. Whether you are a beginner or a well versed traveler with advice to share,  join NOMC and long time cane travel instructor David Nietfeld as he introduces  audio travel lessons and shares his expertise. 

Friday,  April 24 5PM Mountain

Philosophy Friday

Join  Us as we put our philosophy to the test with some stimulating and thought provoking questions. Would you ever let a blind person take care of your newborn? Would you use a blind person for home repairs? How about electrical work? Would you let a blind hair dresser cut or color your hair? We will consider these questions and more. Come prepared to participate.

 

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