Love beyond words

Love Beyond Words Tuesday, 4 February 2025 Message: Love isn’t just about saying “I love you.” It’s in showing up, helping out, and being present. When someone makes your tea just the way you like it or helps you without asking—doesn’t that feel like love? Activity: Do something unexpected today. Make someone’s favorite drink, adjust… Continue Reading Love beyond words

Love beyond words

Love Beyond Words Monday, 3 February 2025 📢 Message: If words disappeared today, how would you show someone you love them? A simple touch—a warm hand on a shoulder, a steady embrace—can speak louder than anything we say. 🎯 Activity: Experiment with touch today. Give someone a reassuring pat, a soft hand squeeze, or a… Continue Reading Love beyond words

Kitchen tips : cutting techniques & knowing your limits

Safe and Practical Cooking Techniques Cooking can be a rewarding and empowering experience when you have the right techniques in place. For DeafBlind individuals, using safe cutting methods and knowing when to seek help can make food preparation easier and more enjoyable. By working efficiently and safely, you can gain more confidence in the kitchen… Continue Reading Kitchen tips : cutting techniques & knowing your limits

Kitchen tips : knives & ingredients

Safe and Efficient Food Preparation: Using Sharp Knives When preparing food, having the right tools can make all the difference. A sharp knife is not only safer to use but also helps you work with greater precision, allowing you to cook more confidently and efficiently. For DeafBlind individuals, sharp knives are especially important as they… Continue Reading Kitchen tips : knives & ingredients

Kitchen tips : tool organisation

Creating a Safe and Organized Cooking Space Cooking is a rewarding experience, but for DeafBlind individuals, it requires careful planning to ensure safety, efficiency, and ease of use. By keeping your workspace organized and using the right tools, you can cook with confidence and independence. Tip 3: Prevent Spills & Slips • Tip: Carry a… Continue Reading Kitchen tips : tool organisation

Cooking safely

Cooking Safely and Confidently as a DeafBlind Individual Cooking is more than just preparing meals—it’s about freedom, creativity, and self-reliance. Every time you cook, you are strengthening your independence and proving to yourself that you are capable of navigating the world on your terms. For DeafBlind individuals, practicing safety in the kitchen is not just… Continue Reading Cooking safely

Tactile communication resource

If you’re looking for free resources to learn tactile communication, there are several useful platforms available. Websites like the National Center on Deaf-Blindness (NCDB) provide educational materials such as tactile modeling, mutual tactile attention, and hand-under-hand approaches . You can explore tactile learning strategies and related resources, including downloadable articles and factsheets from projects like… Continue Reading Tactile communication resource

Technological communication methods

As of January 2025, South Africa offers a variety of assistive technologies for the DeafBlind community that can enhance independence, communication, and mobility. These include braille displays, screen readers, refreshable braille devices, mobility aids, and communication devices. These technologies are essential in supporting DeafBlind individuals in accessing the world around them and enhancing their ability… Continue Reading Technological communication methods

‘Print on palm’ communication method

Print-on-Palm: A Simple and Powerful Way to Communicate Print-on-Palm is an easy way for DeafBlind people to receive messages through touch. It’s one of the simplest and most accessible forms of tactile communication. How Does Print-on-Palm Work? • The person communicating writes letters or words on the DeafBlind person’s palm using their index finger. •… Continue Reading ‘Print on palm’ communication method