[Athen] Needing advice on student with low vision

[Normajean.Brand]

Hi Susan,
I do understand that and respect that, their asking me my thoughts. I punted it back to them with ‘is it essential to know knife skills? Are all the students being graded on the precision of their knife skills when dicing, slicing, etc. and is it appropriate to use a mandolin or chopper slicer that would make those dices, slices perfectly every time when someone using a knife might not make perfect dices or slices?’ And a host of other questions.

I’m trying to think of other things they might or should consider when it comes to knife skills or using other equipment that might be deemed dangerous or questionable. I’ve seen some amazing chefs and home cooks who have limited vision do some incredible and edible things with food.

NJ

From: athen-list <athen-list-bounces at mailman12.u.washington.edu> On Behalf Of Susan Kelmer
Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2023 4:13 PM
To: Access Technology Higher Education Network <athen-list at u.washington.edu>
Subject: Re: [Athen] Needing advice on student with low vision

My understanding is that you don’t get to make the decision on “essential course objectives” or “core competencies.”  That is up to the instructor.  They should be making this decision.

Susan Kelmer
Alternate Format Production Program Manager
Disability Services
Health and Wellness Services
T 303 735 4836
www.colorado.edu/disabilityservices<http://www.colorado.edu/disabilityservices>


[cid:image001.png at 01D947AD.3C9CBEC0]

Due to the nature of electronic communication, the security of this message cannot be guaranteed. If you’ve received this email in error please notify the sender immediately and delete this message.



From: athen-list <athen-list-bounces at mailman12.u.washington.edu<mailto:athen-list-bounces at mailman12.u.washington.edu>> On Behalf Of Normajean.Brand
Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2023 3:09 PM
To: ATHEN <athen-list at u.washington.edu<mailto:athen-list at u.washington.edu>>
Subject: [Athen] Needing advice on student with low vision

Hello Hive!
I have a student with low vision in culinary program wants to use a mandolin/slicer in lieu of the knife skills portion of the course as an accommodation. I’ve had 2 blind students (blind since early age) who successfully graduated from the culinary program without an accommodation for the knife skills portion of the courses, and 2 other low vision who were also successful. One you may have heard of, if you follow any cooking shows, is Christine Ha.

I do understand that each person’s experience with their vision is different and dependent on many factors, but should I be worried about the risk factors of using a mandolin vs a knife? Should we think about the mandolin, which other students wouldn’t have access to, be an alteration of the essential course objectives?

In a former career, I saw the aftermath of what a mandolin can do but also what damage knifework can do as well. Not pretty.

Just needing some collective thoughts and guidance in advance.

Thank you!
NJ


NJ Brand, (she/her/hers; Dyslexic, ADHD, PsA, Fibro, Migraine- Let’s destigmatize disabilities!)
BAAS-Psych, ATAC, ADA Tech/Assistive Technology Technician, Center for Learning Innovation
● Spring Branch Campus ● Suite RC12/13 ● T: 713.718.5604 ● F:713.718.5430
● HCCS<http://hccs.edu/> <http://hccs.edu/>  ● Counseling & Ability Services<https://www.hccs.edu/support-services/counseling/> ● AT at HCCS<https://www.hccs.edu/support-services/ability-services/assistive-technology/> ● Teaching & Learning Center for Innovation<https://www.hccs.edu/departments/division-of-instructional-services/teaching--learning-innovation/>
Accessibility and Inclusion are shared institutional responsibilities. #ally #highered #inclusion
[Houston Community College logo]<http://www.hccs.edu/>

Confidential - Do Not Copy or Distribute:  This message may contain confidential information. It is intended only for the individuals(s) named herein. If you are not the intended recipient (or have received this email in error) please notify the sender immediately. This message may also be legally privileged. If you are not the named addressee(s), you must delete this email immediately. Do not disseminate, distribute, or copy.

-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://mailman12.u.washington.edu/pipermail/athen-list/attachments/20230223/bc8d59a1/attachment.html>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: image001.png
Type: image/png
Size: 8916 bytes
Desc: image001.png
URL: <http://mailman12.u.washington.edu/pipermail/athen-list/attachments/20230223/bc8d59a1/attachment.png>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: image002.png
Type: image/png
Size: 8095 bytes
Desc: image002.png
URL: <http://mailman12.u.washington.edu/pipermail/athen-list/attachments/20230223/bc8d59a1/attachment-0001.png>