Cooking Without Looking
Vision World Foundation is the parent company of "Cooking Without Looking".
"Cooking Without Looking"
is the first TV show ever produced especially for blind/visually impaired
people.
Three hosts, Celia Chacon, Tom Fox and Annette Watkins, are blind/visually impaired themselves, and moderate the 30-minute show which airs twice monthly on WXEL-TV42 PBS in Palm Beach, FL. The show will also airs Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m "Cooking without Looking" is currently being prepared for national distribution on PBS.
Guest "chefs" who are blind or visually challenged create their culinary specialties, giving tips on how to cook/bake, stay safe and have fun in the kitchen with visual impairments. Past recipes have included "Easy Cheesy Potatoes;" "Strawberry Cheesecake Chacon;" Jamaican Jerk Chicken & Pork; and "Phil's Fabulous Gourmet Meatloaf."
A third segment, "Food for Thought," introduces viewers to people and community organizations who work with people who are blind/visually impaired. This includes guide dog puppy raisers; a blind pilot who received two corneal transplants and re-gained his sight; a blind psychologist who gave tips on preventing depression with sight loss; new vision technology, and MORE!
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Nova Southeastern UniversityNSU Sponsors Cooking Show for the Blind and Visually Impaired
NSU's College of Optometry underwrote a season of "Cooking Without Looking". "We not only want to underwrite "Cooking Without Looking", we want to become involved on many other levels as well," said David S. Loshin, O.D., Ph.D., dean at NSU's College of Optometry. "For example, we'd like the shows' hosts to demonstrate their cooking skills for our students as well as our patients in our low vision rehabilitation program."
FLORIDA DIVISION OF BLIND SERVICES
The mission of Florida Division of Blind Services is to ensure blind and visually impaired persons living in Florida have the tools, support, and opportunity to achieve success.
About The Florida Division of Blind Services
The Florida Division of Blind Services is Florida´s state agency responsible for ensuring that people of all ages in the state who have visual impairments can live independently and achieve their goals. Also, its Bureau of Braille and Talking Book Library administers a free library program of Braille and recorded materials for eligible readers. Please take some time and visit us at FLORIDA DIVISION OF BLIND SERVICES
Dr. Marc Gannon is an internationally recognized leader in the field of low vision. He has dedicated his life and his practice to helping those challenged by its affects. He is a passionate and frequent speaker on the topic.
- Founder and Chief Physician Low Vision Institute
- Developer of the RenewView Low Vision Program
- Founder of the American Foundation for Visual Rehabilitation
Click here, Low Vision Institute ,to learn more about what Dr. Gannon can do for you.
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