Showing posts with label Light Out. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Light Out. Show all posts

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Diners enjoy gourmet meals while being blindfolded, and it’s all for a good cause




Seeing was not believing for Boca Raton based non-profit Stand Among Friends this past week during its fundraiser event “Lights Out.”

The event held during disability awareness month, highlights the many challenges that a blind person faces while at dinner.

Participants were blindfolded from going to their seats, to dining and drinking; providing them with a real life experience of what it feels like to dine blind.

The tri-county event was hosted in three different locations across south Florida including Dapur Asian Tapas & Lounge in Fort Lauderdale, Rosso Italia in Boca Raton and Red, The Steakhouse in South Beach.

The non-profit partners with Florida Atlantic University to build awareness in the community providing employment and resources for individuals with disabilities.