[blindkid] Home economics

[Marianne Denning]

Penny is right.  Here are just a few suggestions on prepping the
kitchen and tools.
1.  All appliances should be marked with tactile markers like Touch
Dots or Bump Dots but keep the marks to a minimum.
2.  They should use graduated measuring cups and spoons.
3.  Oven mitts are preferable over potholders.
4. The TVI should provide a complete familiarization to the kitchen.
5. If your daughter has low vision high contrast is very important so
the measuring cups should probably be black since most things we
measure are white.
6.  Blind and visually impaired people can and do use a sewing machine.
7.  APH has Freds Head data base and it is a terrific resource for
many tips and tricks.
8.  Anything I have mentioned here can also be done at your home so
she can continue to use the skills she will learn.

On 1/24/15, Penny Duffy via blindkid <blindkid at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Well a lot is about prep to the kitchen. Like accessible tools and
> equipment. Also the tvi should have a discussion with all teachers about
> materials and if they have questions.
> On Jan 24, 2015 9:55 AM, "Trudy Pickrel via blindkid" <blindkid at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
>
>> What all does a regular Ed teach that has never taught a blind student in
>> the Kitchen need to know.
>>
>> Nervous mom. Not about home economic but that there may have been no prep
>> to the teacher!
>>
>> Trudy Pickrel
>> 2nd Vice Pres. Md Parent Blind Children.
>> 301-501-1818
>> Www.TLCbytheLake.com
>>
>>
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Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
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