Second Term of Training

Starting April 1st, I started my second term of my training. This term is different since I am not taking computers and I will be completing my Orientation and Mobility soon. I learned what I needed to know in computers and I felt that I didn't need to take another term of it. As for mobility, I am not doing it under shades since it was causing me to get severe headaches and migraines. I am learning low vision techniques, learning the bus routes and I will be completing an independent route under shades. The independent route with be under shades and I will be on my own. This is one of the goals I had, which will be completed next week. I am still taking wood shop, Braille and ADL.

In ADL I started my term off by picking four recipes to make and goals of things I wanted to learn throughout the term. The recipes I chose were salmon and veggie pasta, fresh salsa, veggie lasagna and homemade dinner rolls. I will be making these under shades so I can practice my cutting skills and orientation of using the gas/electric stove. My goals are to learn how to use the gas stove and how to orient myself and the pan/pot I am using (this has already been completed), learn how to use the grill/BBQ and to create a CD of verbal recipes that I will used in the future.

So far I have made pizza, salmon and veggie pasta and learned different ways to label and organize kitchen or other items within the house.

 

Herbal Sauce, Turkey Pepperoni and Olives



 

Red Peppers, Asparagus, Onions, Garlic, Mushrooms and Salmon

 

Veggie and Salmon Pasta with Alfredo

 

 

In mobility I have worked on low vision technique such as how to scan when at an intersection and what traffic to watch for, what tools I can use to help cross or see the signs/lights across the street and started buses. Next week I will complete my independent route under shades to Java. I should be done with this class in a couple weeks. My goals are to complete independent route and learn all the low vision techniques.

 

 

In Braille I am about half way through Book Two Volume One. I am learning contractions for but, can, do, with, for, it, as, you and more. There is a lot to memorize and learn but I seem to be picking up on it easier every week. My speed as well has been improving. My goals for this class is to complete volume one by mid term which is soon so that might not be happening and I want to try to get half way through Volume Two by end of term. I have set these pretty high and possibly could be close to it if I didn't miss a week due to severe headache and being sick. I will have to keep pushing myself. :)

 

 

In wood shop I will be working on my independent project. I have designed a nightstand and I have learned how to do the pocket joint that I will be using to put it together. Next week we will be purchasing the wood and starting on the base of the table. My only goal is to complete the project before end of term.

 



 

One of My Many Sketches

 

 

Computer Design and Measurements

 

 

My Practice Piece of Pocket Joint

 

 

Until next time!! Keep checking for updates on my projects and more pictures.