My Capstone project was to create a sort of guide on how to help and support a visually impaired student for teachers. This guide is really for the middle to high school student range and only focuses on academic needs and support. The final product would be a booklet that contained my own experiences as a visually impaired student at SLA, a list of tools and materials visually impaired students could potentially be using and a description of how it works and how it's meant to be used, and then the actual listings of how teachers in each academic course could support the student if they should need it. The third section will be split into the three categories of visual impairment being low/near vision, visually impaired, and braille/legally blind.  As for my process, admittingly, I took more of a simpler route in doing this project by just researching online for all the technical parts, and remembering my own experiences when I could have done a lot more by interviewing teachers to get their opinions or interviewing past year visually impaired students, etc. So really, all I’ve been really doing was research online, recollect, type, and communicating with my mentor.

I do not currently have the final product made yet, but I do have the information that will be on the final product. This is the lnk to the doc. (Note: I can't seem to paste a picture on here).

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C--cXUS2S3_neBM31TLDGxcNnJWonX8C55QdH_M2ljo/edit

"Material Adaptations for Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired." Teaching Students with Visual Impairments. By: Carmen Willings teaching visually impaired.com. Accessed January 27, 2019.

https://www.teachingvisuallyimpaired.com/material-adaptations.html.

This website contains several methods to help visually impaired students participate in class. The have a section for large font papers, sensory learning, braille, accessible education materials, and much more. Some of the pages contain pros and cons about that particular method as well as when it can or should be used.  However, all the pages contain information about it which will give me a lot of solutions to potential problems visually impaired students would have in the classroom.

McLaughlin, Rhonda. "Interview with Ms. Rhonda." Interview by Jason Lam. February 8, 2019.

This is an interview of my own visual impairment counselor, Ms. Rhonda. She is a counselor that works with many visually impaired students across the Philadelphia area. Each student of hers is different has different needs to complete school, and have different resources as well. This interview will help me find out and understand what other blind students need to complete a day of school as well as the resources they have access to to accommodate them.

Sprinkle, Kristi. "Home." Impact Of Visual Impairment On Development. By Sharon Nichols Accessed January 27, 2019. https://www.tsbvi.edu/general-technology-items/1074-overview-of-technology-for-visually-impaired-and-blind-students.

This website contains more methods of participating in class for visually impaired students. It includes zoom in features for computer or laptop use in class, and it also has information on machines that can help the blind student such as a CCTV. For both of these features, it lists multiple types of each thing so if one does not suit the student as comfortably, they aren’t limited to just that one kind. This information will be helpful for possible solutions to potential problems in class for blind students.

"Welcome." Sage Vision Technology - Low Vision Product Supplier. Accessed April 29, 2019. https://sagevisiontech.com/.

This is the website of the largest supplier of visual impairment electronics in Pennsylvania. They have many different types of tools visually impaired people use. This will help me create the list of technology that visually impaired students use at school and how they work.

Wyatt, Allen. "Booklet Printing in Word." Tips.net. Accessed April 30, 2019. https://word.tips.net/T003927_Booklet_Printing_in_Word.html.

Cynthia Green. “The Surprising History of the Kimono.” JSTOR Daily. December 8, 2017.  

https://daily.jstor.org/the-surprising-history-of-the-kimono/

Ellis, Claire, and Global Directions, Inc. "Ao Dai: The National Costume." Razor Tie Artery Foundation Announce New Joint Venture Recordings | Razor & Tie. Accessed January 25, 2019.

https://web.archive.org/web/20080705105011/http://www.thingsasian.com/stories-photos/1083

This article is also about the Ao dai itself, bringing in some historical background. Overall mentioning how the to pronounce the outfit name, as well as the difference in regions. It mentions a lot about the how the ao dai is seen as a national costume and how it is perceived from the citizens of Vietnam. The article has stuff on the comfort of the outfit, how it’s shaped, cut and also how it looks physically, from the fabric choices to the neck cut choices. The ao dai is perceived now to the Vietnamese citizens as “elegant, demure and yet sexy outfit, that suits Vietnamese women of all ages.”

Huyen. "The History of Ao Dai – Vietnam’s National Dress." Discover Halong. December 28, 2016. Accessed January 24, 2019. https://discover-halong.com/featured/the-history-of-ao-dai-vietnams-national-dress.html.

https://discover-halong.com/featured/the-history-of-ao-dai-vietnams-national-dress.html

I chose to use this link/website as it is very difficult to find information on the ao dai when in the states. It breaks up the history of the ao dai by time period of change, how it looked, what it was called and how society viewed it. Starting from the original design, ao tu than. It ends with the now more modernized version of the ao dai, seen with leggings or skinny jeans. It shows the changes with style, who was either first shown with the change or created the change. As well as photo evidence of those designs during those periods.

Thuy Design House. "CO BA SAI GON." Thuy Design House. Accessed January 25, 2019. http://www.thuydesignhouse.com/album/co-ba-sai-gon-45.

This is the collection of the outfits created in partnership with the movie Co Ba Saigon. I’m using this collection and a few other collections from Thuy Design House to take inspiration for my sketches of the Ao dai. This collection shows the different ao dais and dresses inspired by the 60s era in Vietnam. Where it started to modernize a bit more. The owner of Thuy Design House has an emanicd love for the ao dais, this she created this company. As well as an ao dai museum. To show citizens of Vietnam and foreigners the beauty of our nation’s costume.

Week, Vietnam International Fashion. "THUY DESIGN HOUSE | VIETNAM INTERNATIONAL FASHION WEEK FALL WINTER 2017." YouTube. November 02, 2017. Accessed January 25, 2019.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLppGeBp4oE

This is a video the walk from the Vietnam International Fashion show in 2017. Clothes created in partnership with the film Co Ba Saigon. The ao dais are the 60s twist on the ao dai, made by the Thuy Design house. Thuy Design House is dedicated to the ao dai and it’s timeless beauty. This presents the fashions used within the movie and not with the movie, just using it as inspiration. The movie wouldn’t have been made without the partnership and love for the ao dai by the director and Thuy Design house. In the end the love for the ao dai create a beautiful show.

"Garlic Mustard – New York Invasive Species Information". 2019. Nyis.Info. Accessed January 25 2019. http://nyis.info/invasive_species/garlic-mustard/.

This source provides information about Garlic Mustard. Garlic Mustard is one of the three invasive plants that I will focus on removing from the area around the reservoir. The site gives the history of the plant like where it came from, identification, it's origin, the impacts, management, specific characteristics as well as other useful information. I will use the information from this source to properly identify the plants when I remove them but also to include information about them on my website.

​"Wineberry – New York Invasive Species Information". 2019. Nyis.Info. Accessed January 25 2019. http://nyis.info/invasive_species/wineberry/.

This source provides information about Wineberry. Wineberry is one of the three invasive plants that I will focus on removing from the area around the reservoir. The site gives the history of the plant like where it came from, identification, it's origin, the impacts, management, specific characteristics as well as other useful information. I will use the information from this source to properly identify the plants when I remove them but also to include information about them on my website.

"Japanese Knotweed – New York Invasive Species Information". 2019. Nyis.Info. Accessed January 25 2019. http://nyis.info/invasive_species/japanese-knotweed/

This source provides information about Japanese Knotweed. Japanese Knotweed is one of the three invasive plants that I will focus on removing from the area around the reservoir. The site gives the history of the plant like where it came from, identification, it's origin, the impacts, management, specific characteristics as well as other useful information. I will use the information from this source to properly identify the plants when I remove them but also to include information about them on my website.

" Rudbeckia Hirta - Plant Finder ". 2019. Missouribotanicalgarden.Org. Accessed April 30 2019. https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=277225.

This source provides information about the Black Eyed Susan. The Black Eyed Susan is one of the two native plants that I will focus on planting in the area around the reservoir. The site gives the history of the plant like where it came from, identification, it's origin, the impacts, management, specific characteristics as well as other useful information.

​" Fragaria Virginiana - Plant Finder ". 2019. Missouribotanicalgarden.Org. Accessed April 30 2019. http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=291715&isprofile=0&=.

This source provides information about the Wild Strawberry. The Wild Strawberry is one of the two native plants that I will focus on planting in the area around the reservoir. The site gives the history of the plant like where it came from, identification, it's origin, the impacts, management, specific characteristics as well as other useful information.

"PA Native Plant Society". 2019. PA Native Plant Society. Accessed January 25 2019. http://www.panativeplantsociety.org/.

This source provides information about some different native plants. It also gives information about what is currently in bloom. It gives a description of what a native plant is. A native plant is one that occurs naturally in a particular region, ecosystem, or habitat without direct or indirect human intervention. We consider the flora present at the time Europeans arrived in North America as the species native to the eastern United States. Native plants include all kinds of plants from mosses and ferns to wildflowers, shrubs, and trees. This source will help me better understand what plants are native and which ones aren't and when each of them is in bloom.

"Invasive Species | National Wildlife Federation". 2019. National Wildlife Federation. Accessed January 25 2019. https://www.nwf.org/Educational-Resources/Wildlife-Guide/Threats-to-Wildlife/Invasive-Species.

This source provides information about what makes a plant or animal invasive. It specifically talks about what classifies it as invasive, how it spreads, and the impact that it has on the environment around it. I will use this source to better understand the impact that the invasive plants and animals have on the environment. This will make it clear and help me to understand why it is so important to remove them and replace them with native species.

"Combating Invasive Species | National Wildlife Federation". 2019. National Wildlife Federation. Accessed January 25 2019. https://www.nwf.org/Our-Work/Environmental-Threats/Invasive-Species.

This site provides information about the impact of invasive species in both plants and animals. It also provides means for how to stop the invasion as well as examples of things that are invasive and the area that they are in. Once invasive species become established and spread, it can be extraordinarily difficult and costly to control or eradicate them. As a result, the best approaches for dealing with the invasive species is to create effective mechanisms to prevent their introduction in the first place, create monitoring systems for detecting new infestations and move rapidly to eradicate newly detected invaders. I will use use source to help m determine the best possible way to get rid of the plants and replace them with new ones.

2019. Extension.Unh.Edu. Accessed January 25 2019. https://extension.unh.edu/resources/files/resource000988_rep1135.pdf

This source lists some of the native plants. It talks about some of the different care for them and the different conditions that they live in. It also includes why it is helpful to have native species and the means needed to plant native plants at home. I will use this site to help me determine which plants I should plant in the spring.

Growing up, I watched my mom go from an amateur cook to a proprietor of her own catering company. Always being around cooking or baking started my love for the food industry. When going through the college process, I considered majoring in pastry arts. After many talks with both my parents and Ms.Hirschfield, we decided I could always start my own catering business later on in life. I took my capstone as an opportunity to practice catering and event planning. I have helped my mom with events that varied from small dinners to graduations, but I never took the responsibility of an entire order on my own. At the beginning of the year, Darlenny came up with the idea to hold a sports banquet to congratulate all of the seniors for their hard work and dedication throughout their seasons. She knew that I was deciding on catering an event for my capstone and approached me about doing the desserts for her event as well as the dessert table set up. This process will include creating a menu, designing the dessert table, and the execution of the desserts. The sports banquet will be held on May 7th so I will update this post when my presentation is finalized. I hope this event will teach me about not only a possible career, but a newfound sense of responsibility. I look forward to stepping into my mother’s shoes and testing my ability to take on a catering event.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1bpV441CvUFXa9FxUedkXpn7sC5mf5s3AIUV5nO-uUBQ/edit?usp=sharing

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Family Circle. “11 Adorable Mini Desserts.” Family Circle, Family Circle, 12 Dec. 2017, www.familycircle.com/recipes/desserts/mini-desserts/.

“Find an Old Favorite, or Discover Something Deliciously New.” NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Recipes| NESTLÉ® Very Best Baking, www.verybestbaking.com/recipes/find/tollhouse?recipePage=1&recipesPerPage=24&recipeSortBy=LiveDate&recipeSortAscending=False. June.

“How to Plan a Dessert Buffet.” Practically Homemade, 12 Oct. 2018, practicallyhomemade.com/2018/06/05/how-to-plan-a-dessert-buffet/.

“How to Set Up a Dessert Table.” Amalfi Decor, amalfidecor.com/blogs/blog/how-to-set-up-a-dessert-table.

May, Cassie. “20 DIY Dessert Displays and Cake Stands.” Little Red Window, 1 Mar. 2016, littleredwindow.com/diy-dessert-displays-and-cake-stands/.

Meyers, Julie. “Tailgating Desserts.” Taste of Home, www.tasteofhome.com/collection/tailgating-desserts/.

Roenicke, Kelly. “Allergy Friendly Dessert Recipes.” The Pretty Bee, 22 Apr. 2019, theprettybee.com/category/desserts/.

“Top 5: Sweet Dessert Table Ideas For Your Party.” Frontpage, weddingphotography.com.ph/3155/top-5-sweet-dessert-table-ideas-for-your-party/.

Turk, Laurie, et al. “Home.” Tip Junkie, 5 Dec. 2018, tipjunkie.com/best-sports-party/.

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“About.” Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society, phillypaws.org/about/.

This is the non-profit organization that I am going to be donating most of my profits to. They are a low cost animal clinic. They do mainly spay and neuters daily and give opportunities for vet-students to learn from the vets at PAWS.

“Flour Mixes & Substitutions.” Gluten Free & More, www.glutenfreeandmore.com/substitutions/.

This blog informs people of the different substitutes that can be used in order to make baked goods gluten free such as using xanthan gum or agar as a thickener or other kinds of flour such as oat or rice flour. It also gives you different ratios when using these substitutes compared to using normal ingredients, along with recipes for basic breads and doughs. With knowing this kind of information it makes me more informed about the recipes I am using and why the substitutes work, along with the fact I can take a recipe that is regular and make it gluten free using these substitutes.

Kearse , Chris, and Shilo Kendall. “Business at WILL.” 21 Nov. 2018.

In this interview Chris discussed with me how he prices his food and how he organizes his inventory. He creates spreadsheet with all the ingredients he uses for each recipe. He prices them out by oz. With this information he can figure out how much the dish would be by the amount of ounces per ingredient per dish. He then takes the cost and multiplies it by 5 since it is fine dining but he explained to me it is usually by 3. This is information I created my own spreadsheets for my recipes and was able to price out each individual item.

Kelly, Taylor. “Veganism Is at an All-Time High: Is It A Fleeting Fad or The New Norm?” SinglePlatform, SinglePlatform, 28 June 2018, www.singleplatform.com/blog/the-rise-of-veganism-a-fleeting-fad-or-the-new-norm.

Kelly explains in her article that from 2014 to 2017 people identifying as vegan has risen from 1% to 6%. With this increase Kelly talks about the reasons why people have become vegan, health, animal welfare, etc, along with the affects this rise in veganism has had on the restaurant industry. Since veganism has increased more restaurants have been popping up that are either entirely vegan or have many vegan options. Restaurants rely on public demand so if more people are becoming vegan they have to make an effort to comaidate for these dietary changes. With now knowing this kind of information I decided to make my bakery have vegan options due to the rise in veganism, along with having regular items in order to reach a wider range of people.

M.S., Marissa Donovan, and R.d. “Vegan Substitutes for Baking.” EatingWell, EatingWell, 6 Nov. 2017, www.eatingwell.com/article/289703/vegan-substitutes-for-baking/.  

Marissa Donovan goes into the different kinds of vegan substitutes you can use and the ratios required depending on what you are trying to substitute within a recipe such as dairy and eggs. For example she explains how to make dairy-free buttermilk by using any non-dairy milk such as almond milk and adding one tablespoon of lemon juice in order to curdle the milk. With this kind of information I can then understand my vegan recipes better and understand the choices the person made, along with being able to change regular recipes into vegan recipes by using these substitutes.

Nordqvist, Christian. “Celiac Disease: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Diet, and Treatment.” Medical News Today, MediLexicon International, 15 Dec. 2017, www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/38085.php.

Nordqvist writes about what celiac is, symptoms, diagnosis, diet, and kinds of treatments. Celiac is a disorder where a person is allergic to gluten, this can lead to inflammation, malnutrition, and destruction of the lining of organs when gluten is consumed. Around 1 in every 141 Americans have celiac making it a more common disorder than many believe. It affects mainly caucasian females and can be treated with a gluten free diet. Nordqvist mentions what foods people with celiac should avoid, bread, some processed soups, granola, etc. With now knowing this kind of information I decided to make my bakery have gluten free options due to the fact that I want to make my bakery excel to people with celiac and people who are gluten free. I want to make sure that people who have dietary restrictions or allergies can find at least one this on my menu to have.

Page, Karen, et al. The Flavor Bible: the Essential Guide to Culinary Creativity, Based on the Wisdom of Americas Most Imaginative Chefs. Little, Brown and Company, 2011.

The Flavor Bible by Karen Page is a book consisting of different flavor combinations. It lists commonly used ingredients such as honey, chocolate, etc and gives a list of items underneath that pair well with the given ingredient. I use this book a lot when trying to come up with desserts in order to make sure my flavor combinations make sense and with actually work together.

SANDYWIFEY31S, et al. “Vegan Brownies Recipe.” Allrecipes, 18 Dec. 2008, www.allrecipes.com/recipe/68436/vegan-brownies/.

This is one of the recipes I will be using for my bake sale. With the brownies being vegan the making of the brownies is different from how you would make normal brownies. In this recipe you mix all of the ingredients together in one bowl. While in a normal brownie recipe you have a lot of steps such as mixing the butter and sugar in a saucepan and mixing the eggs with the cocoa powder which is more complex than the vegan brownie recipe.

Scheuer, Chris. “Ridiculously Easy Cheddar Chive Biscuits.” The Café Sucre Farine, 11 Dec. 2017, thecafesucrefarine.com/easy-cheddar-chive-biscuits/.

Scheuer’s recipe is extremely easy to follow and is the best recipe for cheddar chive biscuits I have found so far. I have tried it many times in the past and it has worked anytime. It gives you the recipe for a basic biscuit dough which I can then manipulate in order to create many different kinds of biscuits which is helpful when making a bakery since you need to change up your items to keep people interested in my products.

snap_admin. “How To Market Your Bakery (14 Crucial Tips & Resources).” Deneen Pottery, Deneen Pottery, 10 Jan. 2019, deneenpottery.com/marketing-bakery-2/.

Deneen Pottery created a section within their website showing people how to market their bakeries. They give tips on how to keep people coming in the door and to keep people interested in your product. They mention how you need to tempt your customers by playing into trends such as using charcoal within products to make them black or making gluten free and vegan options. Use social media or create a website in order to show people your product and explain the purpose behind your bakery in order to draw people in. This will help me when I am trying to market my bakery to SLA students and how to draw them in so that I can make a profit.