{"id":8597,"date":"2025-02-18T07:37:55","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T13:37:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blindabilities.com\/?p=8597"},"modified":"2026-02-25T08:18:51","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T14:18:51","slug":"experiencing-blindness-through-taste-the-educational-impact-of-desserts-in-the-dark","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blindabilities.com\/?p=8597","title":{"rendered":"Experiencing Blindness Through Taste: The Educational Impact of Desserts in the Dark"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--powerpress_player--><div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_3872\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-8597-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/DessertsInTheDark.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/DessertsInTheDark.mp3\">https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/DessertsInTheDark.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blindabilities.com\/?page_id=8594\">Full Transcript<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Podcast Summary:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Desserts in the Dark event at Minnesota State Academy for the Blind (MSAB) provided a hands-on experience for sighted participants to gain insight into the world of blindness. Guests wore blindfolds while enjoying a variety of desserts, decorating cookies, and engaging in a Braille decoding activity. Led by blind and visually impaired students, the event highlighted the students\u2019 capabilities and independence. The fundraiser supports the International Studies Club\u2019s upcoming trip to Sicily, reinforcing that blindness is not a barrier to travel, learning, or adventure. By engaging their other senses, participants left with a deeper appreciation for accessibility and inclusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Links:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/msab.msa.state.mn.us\/\">Minnesota State Academy for the Blind<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seable.co.uk\/\">Seable<\/a>&nbsp;&#8211; Holidays for Blind and Visually Impaired Groups and Tailored Holidays<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">To find out more about the services provided at State Services for the Blind, and what they can do for you, contact Shane DeSantis at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:shane.desantis@state.mn.us\">shane.desantis@state.mn.us<\/a>&nbsp;or call Shane at&nbsp;651-385-5205.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<!--powerpress_player--><div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_3874\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-8597-3\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/DessertsInTheDark.mp3?_=3\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/DessertsInTheDark.mp3\">https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/DessertsInTheDark.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p>https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/DessertsInTheDark.mp3 Full Transcript Podcast Summary: The Desserts in the Dark event at Minnesota State Academy for the Blind (MSAB) provided a hands-on experience for sighted participants to gain insight into the world of blindness. Guests wore blindfolds while enjoying a variety of desserts, decorating cookies, and engaging in a Braille decoding activity. 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