SAN ANTONIO – What would it be like to do everything you do in the dark, from eating to brushing your teeth and going out to dinner? It’s the reality for those who are visually impaired.
On Wednesday, Northside ISD program coordinators and culinary arts students at Stevens High School put together a special event for the visually impaired and their families.
Jenice Dames, the program coordinator, put together the special dinner. The families were blindfolded during it, and the lights were dimmed for the entire experience.
A Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist sat next to them at the table, helping them locate their food and utensils.
“We’re hoping that the family members will take away from this a new appreciation for what their family member experiences every day, having to do all tasks in the dark, essentially,” Dames said.
Ayub Abraham-Flores, a visually impaired student from Holmes High School, invited his mother and teachers to the event.
“It’s hard to navigate the world without your reaching,” he said. ”I think they’re gonna be lost."
The event was a dual-purpose learning experience; 14 culinary arts students from Stevens High School were asked to put their skills to work for the event.
Dames said that based on the feedback from the families, they hope to make this an annual event and offer a special treat for families on Valentine’s Day.
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