For parents who have kids with special needs or disabilities, the kitchen can be a daunting place. Disability specialist Julie Swanson showed us how parents can get their kids in the kitchen with simple assistive technology.
In order for parents to get their kids involved in kitchen tasks, which teach them skills and give them a sense of responsibility, parents have to get very creative because cooking preparation and other tasks often involve physical and development barriers.
The use of assistive technology can break down these barriers in the kitchen for family members with special needs.
With tools that are universally-designed and easy to find, Julie says it's easy to get family members with special needs involved.
The kitchen is the heart of the home. But for many parents who have kids with a wide range of special needs/disabilities, the kitchen can be a very daunting place. In order for parents to get their kids involved in kitchen tasks, which teach skills and give them a sense of responsibility, parents have to get very creative because cooking preparation and other kitchen tasks often involve physical and development barriers. Disability specialist Julie Swanson shows parents how to get their kids in the kitchen by breaking down barriers through the use of simple assistive technology.
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The kitchen is the heart of the home, but for nearly 60 million Americans with disabilities it can be the most challenging room in the house. Many common kitchen tools become inaccessible for people with a wide variety of disabilities. Fortunately, technology has produced an abundance of assistive technology devices that can make time spent in the kitchen easier and more independent.