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Debra Erickson, founder of The Blind Kitchen, shares how her organization helps visually impaired people reclaim their passion for grilling and outdoor cooking through specialized tools and techniques. Having graduated from culinary school as one of the only blind students in her class, Debra now uses her expertise to help others navigate cooking with vision loss. • Adaptive tools for grilling include talking thermometers that announce temperatures aloud • Extended grilling gloves protect arms when reaching over open flames • Double spatulas help secure food when flipping, solving a major challenge for blind grillers • Double skewers prevent food from spinning when turned, making rotation predictable • Grill baskets contain multiple food items for easy flipping and tracking • Most legally blind people have some light perception, which provides useful information when grilling • Common fears include burning oneself, undercooking food, and producing unattractive meals • Many tools weren't specifically designed for the blind but naturally lend themselves to adaptive cooking • The aging population often experiences vision loss, making these tools increasingly relevant • The most rewarding feedback comes from people who thought they'd lost part of their identity Visit The Blind Kitchen's website at https://theblindkitchen.com or send an email to info@theblindkitchen.com to learn more about our products and services.
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