Marshall's Blog
Have you wondered how a blind person uses the oven? Very carefully! First, to get the right temperature, I use an app called “Be my Eyes.” This is a free app that blind people use when we need a live person on the other end to see for us. So, when I tap the button, I’m connected to a volunteer rep, and they can tell me when the oven is digitally set to the right temperature. The older style oven with knobs, we have these self-adhesive bumps dots about a third of an inch wide at best, and a sighted person can place them where we want them. For example, a single dot could be at 350 degrees, and 400 degrees will have two. Same thing with the other appliances. When we put food into or out of the oven, we wear oven mitts, and I only do it from the side. I open the oven door and use oven mitts to feel the edge, and I stay put. I then carefully lean over and pull the rack out so I can pick up the food and set it on the counter without moving my feet. Then I carefully close things up. Those are some of my kitchen habits as a blind person.
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Marshall,
This is a great example of how technology and adaptive strategies make everyday tasks more accessible! I love how you’ve shared your experience with the “Be My Eyes” application and your oven setup. It is inspiring to see how you’ve adapted your kitchen routine for safety and independence.
Thank you for sharing
Hello Marshall,
This is all very interesting information that can be very helpful to someone that might not be aware of these options. Also it educates people who might not be aware of what someone who is blind does in their day to day life. Overall, I think the topic that you choses is very interesting and can be very helpful.
Hello Marshall,
Something I also like about your blog is that it is straightforward and easy to follow. I also like that this is a very sincere and open post. I think this could become a place where more people with disabilities can come and share their habits around the kitchen.
Nice work. Thanks for sharing your world.