What does it take to navigate culinary school, sharp knives, hot pans — and the food industry — without sight?
In this powerful episode, I’m joined by chef and founder of The Blind Kitchen, Debra Erickson, who shares how vision loss shaped her journey into the kitchen and led her to create over 90 adaptive tools and strategies for blind and visually impaired cooks. We talk about inclusive design, the psychology of confidence in the kitchen, how tech is transforming accessibility, and the cultural misconceptions that still exist around blindness and ability.
Debra’s story is about more than food — it’s about reclaiming independence, joy, and identity through cooking. Whether you’re passionate about inclusive design, love hearing stories of innovation and resilience, or simply want to learn how to be a better ally in your own kitchen, this episode is for you.
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🎧 Learn more at theblindkitchen.com
Connect with Debra:
- Email: info@theblindkitchen.com
- YouTube
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