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Spice Rack Questions/Ideas (self.Blind)
submitted by UmerHasIt
Hi everyone!
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So I came across the question of "how would you create a spice rack for blind people?"
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I am not blind, so I've been thinking about it and have searched this sub for solutions. Of course, I want to hear from y'all what would help to have in a spice rack. I came up with some ideas of my own, but don't hesitate to say that they're trash. I want to find out what works best!
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Ideas:
1. No change from traditional spice racks. Maybe just have rubber bands with it for putting on the containers.
2. Tiered spice rack with buttons that can be programmed to say like "parsley" when pressed. Could include a barcode reader to scan the item and get the product name. Buttons could be programmed by your voice or by the barcode reader.
3. Tiered spice rack with a braille (or raised standard letters) sticker printer to stick on the spice bottles. Also could include a barcode reader to scan the item and get the product name for printing.
4. Tiered spice rack with distinctive shapes on the tiers and sections.
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Do any, or multiple, of these sound like good ideas? Are there things I missed that would make a spice rack easier to use?
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So I came across the question of "how would you create a spice rack for blind people?"
​
I am not blind, so I've been thinking about it and have searched this sub for solutions. Of course, I want to hear from y'all what would help to have in a spice rack. I came up with some ideas of my own, but don't hesitate to say that they're trash. I want to find out what works best!
​
Ideas:
1. No change from traditional spice racks. Maybe just have rubber bands with it for putting on the containers.
2. Tiered spice rack with buttons that can be programmed to say like "parsley" when pressed. Could include a barcode reader to scan the item and get the product name. Buttons could be programmed by your voice or by the barcode reader.
3. Tiered spice rack with a braille (or raised standard letters) sticker printer to stick on the spice bottles. Also could include a barcode reader to scan the item and get the product name for printing.
4. Tiered spice rack with distinctive shapes on the tiers and sections.
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Do any, or multiple, of these sound like good ideas? Are there things I missed that would make a spice rack easier to use?
reddit-aloud 5 points 4y ago
I started Candoable (candoable.co) and invented reusable braille container labels. Spice labels are on my list, but I currently offer labels for food cans and jars, pop/beer/energy drink cans and more - aiming to make cooking and identifying everyday things easier, and less dependent on electronics and other people being around. If you do ever need particular spice labels for a loved one or a project or something, hit me up. My name is Lisa.
KillerLag 5 points 4y ago
The first and third ones are common solutions that are already used. Also using OCR apps, QR codes, or PenFriend Audio Labeller to label/read them ( http://www.braillebookstore.com/PenFriend-Audio-Labeler.1 )
Three options that people often forget is, the client can remember the feel of the container of the spices. They can also use their remaining vision to see enough detail to identify them. And they just remember the placement of the spices, and put them back in the same spot when they are done.
And, if there is some sort of utter confusion over which spice is which, you can taste it as well.
Three options that people often forget is, the client can remember the feel of the container of the spices. They can also use their remaining vision to see enough detail to identify them. And they just remember the placement of the spices, and put them back in the same spot when they are done.
And, if there is some sort of utter confusion over which spice is which, you can taste it as well.
Amonwilde 3 points 4y ago
Or smell them.
tshannon0 3 points 4y ago
You can use an app like $1 which will scan the barcode on any grocery item and read the name of the product, uses a large database of product codes and descriptions so you don't need to pre-program them.
Although the quickest solution is probably a spice rack that keeps each container in place so you can remember where they are, and then a braille or other tactile label to confirm it's the right one.
Although the quickest solution is probably a spice rack that keeps each container in place so you can remember where they are, and then a braille or other tactile label to confirm it's the right one.
moonpegasus19 2 points 4y ago
I like those racks that are tiered, and have the sections so that each bottle is in it's own section.
moonpegasus19 2 points 4y ago
I believe my boyfriend alphabetizes his spices. I haven't yet moved out on my own so I haven't yet had to come up with a solution. I am totally blind, so we'll see what happens. I can say for certain that most spices come in a unique bottle, so feeling them usually works. Smell is a good solution, as well as taste, and the sound each spice makes in the jar. I personally like those spice racks that swivel
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