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Housekeeping skills? (self.Blind)
submitted by MusicLover035
Hi! I'm a teenager (don't want to say my exact age on here lol), and was wondering about independent living skills.
I've got technology down really well and I already have a teacher for O&M training to improve even more, but I struggle with cooking stuff and general housekeeping skills. I know how to boil water and cook frozen food, but that's about it.
Should I contact my VR counselor about this? Is there any courses I can take to help me with gaining these skills? I really don't want to go to a training program, even though I hear they're really good, simply because I really want to go off to college and not be a year behind everyone else I know (which seems a little bad now that I'm writing it out).
I've got technology down really well and I already have a teacher for O&M training to improve even more, but I struggle with cooking stuff and general housekeeping skills. I know how to boil water and cook frozen food, but that's about it.
Should I contact my VR counselor about this? Is there any courses I can take to help me with gaining these skills? I really don't want to go to a training program, even though I hear they're really good, simply because I really want to go off to college and not be a year behind everyone else I know (which seems a little bad now that I'm writing it out).
Laurax-1994 3 points 1y ago
You could also see if your state will send you to a training center for a summer program. I went to Colorado when I was 16. Learned blindness skills from blind instructors, and they’ll get you a summer job too.
MusicLover035 [OP] 2 points 1y ago
I'm a little wary of training centers right now, even if I do like the NFB haha. It's just very nerve-racking as a young female there, so I feel like I wouldn't get the most out of it due to being on edge.
Laurax-1994 1 points 1y ago
Yes that’s a completely valid concern. For some reason I assumed you were male.
DannyMTZ956 2 points 1y ago
Best summer program you could attend for the blind would be STEP.
Your teacher of students with visual impairiments could also help provide some instruction.
I took a home economics class and I learned some of the skills you are looking for.
Your teacher of students with visual impairiments could also help provide some instruction.
I took a home economics class and I learned some of the skills you are looking for.
ColoradoCorrie 2 points 1y ago
There are how-to videos on YouTube for EVERYTHING!
thatawkwardcosplayer 2 points 1y ago
Oh! What I did is have a friend whose really good at cleaning, teach me what to do for cleaning then adapted it. Depending on how much vision you have left, you can do the white glove test for dust or rub the grime between your fingers to test it. Dishes are easier if you use a washing machine! They do make table top ones that fit on studio apartment counters. Same for mini washing machines + hanging clothes on the shower rod. They do make mini dryers as well that you press with your hand to spin. O&M would definitely have a better idea for exact ideas with your level of vision!
DrillInstructorJan 1 points 1y ago
I'm not sure you need to go to some residential course to learn how to cook. I mean sure they'll have ideas but sheesh how long does it need to take? You figure it out. I have half a dozen things I can cook to an okay standard, I'm never going to be a professional chef but I can at least have people over for dinner and not give them a horrible disease. Proper chopping technique works for everyone!
As for general housekeeping, I live with someone else and between the two of us we keep it under control. I think if I lived alone I would want to have someone come by every week or so and maybe just take care of stuff I am just not aware of. I think that's reasonable. Other than that, I find that if I'm not pretty tidy, I lose stuff anyway. I have to put stuff back where it goes or I'll never find it again.
If you're going to be a student all you really need to know is instant ramen! I kid, but you can figure stuff out I'm sure. Try it. What's your favourite dish, do you have any idea how it's made?
As for general housekeeping, I live with someone else and between the two of us we keep it under control. I think if I lived alone I would want to have someone come by every week or so and maybe just take care of stuff I am just not aware of. I think that's reasonable. Other than that, I find that if I'm not pretty tidy, I lose stuff anyway. I have to put stuff back where it goes or I'll never find it again.
If you're going to be a student all you really need to know is instant ramen! I kid, but you can figure stuff out I'm sure. Try it. What's your favourite dish, do you have any idea how it's made?
lightsrage85 1 points 1y ago
I tried the co center for th blind and quit there summer program that was in 05 I just dont agree with the nfb and my state told them they could not make me go to meetings and they tried to make me go to nfb meetings. so yeah. I had to throw down the hammer on them about my states rules for them. they hated it but I made it clear they have rules to follow for funding. I think rsb stopped sending clients there. but there are things you can do to learn. rehab agencies can send teachers to your home i went that rout and have learned a lot. also trial and error.
Amazing_Ad7386 1 points 1y ago
Many colleges in my country have something called Assisted Living. Basically, it's a dorm shared by normal and engaged and impaired people and would allow you to have the same experience as anyone else going to college and learn housekeeping skills as you go just like many sighted adolescents. Not having them yet would not be a serious problem and you could always get help. Maybe you can inform colleges you are applying for if they have something like that? I had good experiences with that.
paneulo 1 points 1y ago
Agree with others that a training center is going to be your best bet. Also, you'll quickly find out when you get to college that there's no such thing as a year behind. One of the dumbest things I ever did was putting off going to a training center. That decision has negatively impacted me for years.
MusicLover035 [OP] 2 points 1y ago
Putting what I wrote above here:
I'm a little wary of training centers right now, even if I do like the NFB haha. It's just very nerve-racking as a young female there, so I feel like I wouldn't get the most out of it due to being on edge.
I'm a little wary of training centers right now, even if I do like the NFB haha. It's just very nerve-racking as a young female there, so I feel like I wouldn't get the most out of it due to being on edge.
[deleted] 2 points 1y ago
Oh I agree. I am 30 and still doing school. There’s no such thing I’ve seen all ages. Usually younger but a year or two no big deal.
[deleted] 1 points 1y ago
Talk to. Your counselor about it. They can send you someone to teach you around the house.
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