How do Blind People do Chores?

There are many different ways to get the job done and blind people learn these ways. Here are some examples:

To tell time:

Blind people use talking watches or watches with Braille markings on them. They also use talking scales that tell them how much they weigh. There are also phones with Braille markings or that tell which keys you have punched as well as phones with large keys.

To fill a glass without spilling:

Blind people can use a small device with a battery and two wire probes that sits on the lip of a glass or cup. When the liquid gets within an inch or so of the top, a little buzzer goes off, letting the person know that the glass is almost full.

To cook in the kitchen and wash and dry clothes:

Blind people label the appliances and utensils either in Braille or with large print labels. They use recipes printed in Braille and can have specially labeled spice racks.

To organize clothes:

Blind people put shoes in specially labeled boxes. They can sometimes tell by feel an item of clothing or use pins on the inside of a pair of pants or blouse to tell colors. They bundle socks together in the wash to keep them together.