Crafting Scents and Building Meaningful Connections
During this activity, I worked with visually impaired individuals to make oil hand cream and air freshener. While the activity itself seemed simple, it became a valuable learning experience that helped me better understand the importance of accessibility, communication, and inclusion. Throughout the process, I learned how important it is to provide clear verbal instructions and explanations. Since many participants relied less on visual information, I had to think more carefully about how I communicated each step. This experience made me realize that activities often designed with sight in mind can be adapted so that everyone can participate fully and independently. One of the most memorable parts of the activity was choosing and mixing different scents. As scent was such an important element of both the oil hand cream and air freshener, everyone was able to express their own preferences and creativity. It was enjoyable to see how each person created something unique while sharing thei...