The Recipe of Life E4
In this episode, David Steinmetz connects with the cast of the popular Cooking Without Looking TV show and podcast to discuss how they “change the way we see blindness.”
Executive Producer and creator of the TV show Ren’ee Rentmeester wanted to use the show as a means to de-mystify blindness and educate the world about the abilities of people who are blind.
Just like in the kitchen, life can be messy. Its how we process the situation, adapt and overcome which helps us overcome and live a full life.
The Cooking Without Looking TV Show is the First/Only TV Show featuring People who are Blind/Visually Impaired.
Ren’ee Rentmeester, is the Creator/Executive Producer of The Cooking Without Looking TV Show and Podcast.
The show is changing the way we see blindness by featuring blind/visually impaired people cooking and baking in the kitchen.
They have reached 25 countries around the world with their message.
Connect with Ren’ee on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
Annette Watkins is Co-Host of Cooking Without Looking, as well as host of Segment 3 , Food for Thought. And sometimes she cooks a healthy dish.
Allen Preston spent his life volunteering time to advocate for people who are blind and severely visually impaired, as well as for those with other disabilities.
He is active with the local Lions Club, on the Board of Directors of our local Lighthouse for the Blind and occasionally does fundraising presentations for Leader Dogs.
Follow Cooking Without Looking on Twitter.
About Your Host
As the manager of Community and Public Relations, David Steinmetz uses his expertise, education, and personal experiences to “change the perception of blindness.”
Diagnosed with RP, a blinding retinal disease, at the age of 19, David uses his personal story to drive change that leads to improved employment outcomes and community integration for people who are blind or visually impaired.
Mr. Steinmetz graduated from Arizona State University with a bachelor’s degree in Business Management and Economics. Additionally, Steinmetz has continued his education by graduating from the Business Management Training (BMT) program provided by Darden Graduate School of Business, University of Virginia.
In 2008, David was the national recipient of the National Industries for the Blind Milton J. Samuelson Career Achievement award. This prestigious award recognized Mr. Steinmetz for his career achievements and community service work.
David Steinmetz is a member of the Governors’ Council on Blindness & Visual Impairments, is a Board Member at the Arizona Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired (ACBVI) and serves his community through the Chandler Lions Club.
Connect with David on LinkedIn and Instagram.
About the Show
Changing the Perception of Blindness; One Conversation at a Time is dedicated to breaking down barriers, de-mystifying blindness and promoting real world solutions that empower people who are blind to live a full and inclusive life.
Host, David Steinmetz connects with organizations, industry professionals and thought leaders who are working to bridge the gap that creates a world accessible for all.
About Arizona Industries for the Blind
Arizona Industries for the Blind is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating employment opportunities for people who are blind. It’s employees, more than half of whom are blind, deliver a variety of products and services, including a full-service Warehousing and Distribution Center, confidential Digital Data Scan (DDS) services for private businesses and government and the operation of Base Supply Centers located at each of Arizona’s three military bases under the umbrella of the U.S. Department of Labor’s AbilityOne program.
