Bachelor of Arts (Culinary Arts)

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Bachelor of Arts (Culinary Arts)
Assistive Technology, Accessibility, and
Disability
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Objectives
To learn why accessibilty is important in
society Understand what is assistive
technology Identify different types of assistive
technology for the mobility disabled Identify
different types of assistive technology for the
blind Develop a plan to make a kitchen more
accessible
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People With Disabilities in Ireland

• We are all equal people of Ireland
• Our rights must be protected by the law
• We have a right to learn, to work and to be part
  of our country
• We have a right to give as much as we are able to
  give
• We have a right to choose how we live
• We have a right to choose how we live
• We have a right to be asked what we think
• Our parents, and the people who care for us, have
  a right to be asked

What can be done?
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What is Assistive Technology?
Assistive Technology products can enable people
with disabilities to accomplish daily living
tasks, assist them in communication, education,
work or recreation activities, in essence, help
them achieve greater independence and enhance
their quality of life. Assistive Technology
devices can help improve physical or mental
functioning, overcome a disorder or impairment,
help prevent the worsening of a condition,
strengthen a physical or mental weakness, help
improve a person's capacity to learn, or even
replace a missing limb. - www.rehabtool.com
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1. Aim to be Inclusive

• Development disabilities (Down syndrome, autism)
• Mental disabilities (memory loss, Alzheimer's)
• Physical disabilities (visual, hearing, mobility)

Assistive Technology can be used to create an
inclusive environment
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2. Assistive Technology Tools

• Take a look at www.assistireland.ie
• Lot's of useful tools to assist all types
• of needs!
• Can you think of assistive technology that helps
  chefs if
• they are
• blind
• wheelchair users

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Assistive Technology for Mobility
Tin Openers
Jar Openers
Chopping Boards
Cutting and Slicing
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Assistive Technology for the Blind
Braille labeler
RNIB Liquid Indicator
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3. Accessibility

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What can be done to an existing Kitchen?
In groups, discuss ways to improve accessibility
in a kitchen.
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What can be done to an existing Kitchen?

• Add storage bins
• Lower existing cabinets
• 30 cm over counter
• Keep counters clear
• Add a free standing storage cabinet
• Keep kitchen devices accessible from both sides,
  i.e. Dishwashers, microwaves, etc.
• May need to replace existing dishwashers,
  microwaves, etc
• Touchpads require less force than knobs

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4. Examples
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Jackie Cabrera Multiple honours student and
blind

• First blind student at the Western Culinary
  Institute of Portland, Oregan
• Lost her eyesight in 2001
• Adapted to her loss of vision
• Customised her kitchen
• Brail labels
• Spice on a rack in alphabetical order
• Constant layout

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Summary

• Be inclusive!
• There are a variety of assistive tools available
• There are simple and effective ways to make the
  kitchen accessible
• An inclusive environment doesn't need to be
  expensive you just need to keep in mind the
  needs of all