Simple -- because it's something people know how to do, and blind folks are people. Unless you live in Las Vegas prepared food is far more expensive than things you cook yourself, and this includes canned goods you heat and eat. Plus it's a function of independence, and independence is of great importance for blind folks -- the congenitally blind find it gives them a sense of self-sufficiency which is important because of how much they're protected by family members and society, and those who lost their sight gain strength in recovering things they were able to do before losing their sight. Independence is a core value in rehabilitation for disabled folks, and being able to cook for oneself and one's family is a very important skill. Of course I suspect you wouldn't find anyone on this list who said knowing how to cook isn't that important, since everyone here made an effort to sign up to find out more about cooking.
-----Original Message----- From: Cookinginthedark [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of CityNet Customer Sent: Sunday, April 07, 2013 10:38 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [CnD] OT: General question about cooking and visual impairment Dear list, I am currently taking classes to become a TVI and have a project involving cooking. I would like to ask you guys about why you feel it is an important skill for a blind/visually impaired student (or adult) to know how to cook and other kitchen skills. Thanks Denise _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list [email protected] http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list [email protected] http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
