Minimize Background Pattern

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Minimize Background Pattern

• Like static on a radio, makes it more difficult
  to locate item needed
• Use solid colors on background and support
  surfaces
• Eliminate clutter
• When you cant eliminate pattern, increase
  contrast of key structures

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Use solid color for background surfaces
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Reduce and Eliminate Clutter
Cluttered
Clutter free
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When you cant eliminate pattern, increase
contrast of key structures
Contrasting tape marks Handle of knife in drawer
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Use Hands Free Magnification
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Organize
No organization
Items grouped by type on separate
shelves handles marked with contrasting tape
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Modify Components of the Task

• Enlarge
• Augment with other sensory input
• Simplify/eliminate visual components of objects

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Enlarge
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Eliminate Visual ComponentsAugment With Other
Sensory Input
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Modify the Task

• Simplify and eliminate steps

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Modify the Task

• Simplify and eliminate steps
• Phone with speed dial
• Hired help
• Pre-chopped foods
• Wrinkle free clothing

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Reinforce Routine

• File nails once a week
• Organize medications, take at same time daily
• Clean on routine basis

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MAXINES FAMOUS LASAGNA 1 ground beef 1 large
onion chopped 2 garlic cloves minced 4 large
tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped 2 6 oz
cans of tomato paste 1 tablespoon of chopped
fresh basil 2 teaspoons of chopped fresh
oregano 1/4 tsp of black pepper 1 tsp salt 1/4
cup chopped black olives 9 lasagna noodles 2
cups fresh mozzarella cheese (grated) 1/2 cup
Parmesan cheese (grated)
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Chop the onion, basil, olives, and oregano and
mince the garlic. In a large saucepan, cook the
beef, onions and garlic until meat is no longer
pink, drain. Prepare the tomatoes and stir into
the beef mixture along with the tomato paste,
basil, oregano, salt and pepper. Bring to a
boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 40-50 minutes
until thickened. Meanwhile cook the noodles and
shred the cheeses. When sauce is ready, stir in
the olives. Spray a 13 inch x 9 in x 2 in baking
pan with vegetable oil. Spread 1/4 o f the sauce
in the prepared pan. Top with three noodles, and
a third of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
Repeat layers. Top with remaining noodles, sauce
and cheeses. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for
35-40 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand for 15
minutes before cutting. Serves 12