In This Issue:
Editor's Note.
The President's Message
Gearing up for the 2009 MACRT/ASERT Conference
By Jennifer Ottowitz
Obituary for Our Times
Author Unknown
Training for a Rewarding Career
Generous Student Financial Assistance Providing Rehabilitation
and/or Orientation and Mobility Services for Adults Who are Blind
Free Money, Too Good to be True?
By Jane Thompson
From AFB
From the Field of Vision Rehabilitation
Let’s Waltz Together
By Rekha Nanchal
From the Editor's Kitchen
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Editor's Note
Two months ago, I attended a training course that was titled "Flexible Thinking." One of the course objectives was to define creativity and flexible thinking, identify what motivates creativity, and what prevents us from using flexible thinking at work. The course consisted of a Power Point presentation, group discussions and exercises to help make our creative juices flow. As the day progressed, I was constantly reminded of the work vision rehabilitation therapists and rehabilitation teachers do every day when working with their clients. As a result, I was inspired to write my own reflections on this subject.
Some one once said that creative thinking is the heart of problem solving. I strongly subscribe to this idea; because, creative thinking provides the ability to see a different way to do something, generate new ideas and use materials in a new way. Central to creative thinking is the willingness to take risks, to experiment and even to make mistakes. Furthermore, part of creative thinking is "fluent" thinking, which is the potential to generate or brainstorm ideas. Another significant part of creative thinking is flexible thinking, which is defined as the ability to see many possibilities or to view objects or situations in different ways.
In order to deal with the reality of increasing demands and limited resources, creative thinking is a skill that is expected of our vision rehabilitation professionals. Being able to see things in a different way and creatively solve problems is crucial to our profession. For example, when a client has difficulty performing some task due to vision loss, the VRT needs to first analyze the problem, and then generate some possible solutions, next they must choose and implement the best solution, and finally, they must evaluate the effectiveness of the solution. Therefore, a successful vision rehabilitation therapist is one who has a good imagination, the ability to generate new ideas by combining, changing, or reapplying existing ideas. Creative ideas can be amazing and brilliant, but they can also be simple, good, practical ideas that no one seems to have thought of yet. In the vision rehabilitation field, everyone has considerable creative ability. Most often all that is needed to be inventive is to make a commitment to creativity and to take the time for it. Just show us a client with a complex problem and watch our creative juices start to gush.
MACRT wants to hear from YOU!
We welcome your responses to any of the articles in this newsletter. If you wish to respond to any of the authors' opinions, ideas, reactions, or suggestions, please email them to zeze.o.miller@dss.mo.gov
We want to hear from you. Help us develop this new section of the newsletter, "From the Field of Vision Rehabilitation." To help expand this area, send us your stories, ideas, new products that work, jokes, or anything you would like to share with our readers. Include your full name and address if you wish to be recognized for the editorial.
The deadline for the Fall 2009 edition of the MACRT newsletter is Friday, October 16, 2009. If you have any suggestions or ideas, please email them to the email listed above.
You can have your newsletter e-mailed which will cut down on the cost of postage and paper. If you are interested in a newsletter via e-mail please contact Sue Dalton or Lucille Dolan at trans_vis@att.net.
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The President's Message
Hello MACRT members! The 2009 MACRT/ASERT Conference is quickly
approaching! We know due to the economy and budget crisis some agencies are making cut backs. If you are from one of these states, you may want to take advantage of the stipends offered by MACRT. For more details, read the article "Free Money, Too Good to Be True."
Membership drive: All MACRT members please encourage your colleagues and friends who work with or are associated with blind or visually impaired persons to become a member of MACRT. Be sure to tell them to write your name on the membership form as the person who referred them. The MACRT member with the most referrals will have their registration to the 2009 MACRT/ASERT conference paid by MACRT. Membership applications are available on the website
MACRT has several committees within the organization. Listed below are the names of the chair persons of each committee. If you are interested in participating on a committee please contact the chair person of that committee, using the contact information located on contact page..
Membership: Sue Dalton
Nomination: Jennifer Ottowitz
Scholarship: Jane Thompson
Charlyn Allen award: Cardelia Cunningham
Newsletter: Zeze Miller
I hope to see you all at the Conference in Milwaukee
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Gearing up for the 2009 MACRT/ASERT Conference
By Jennifer Ottowitz CVRT
The annual professional development conference, "Brewing Best Practices in Vision Rehabilitation", will be held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin November 12, 13, and 14, 2009. Although autumn has not yet arrived, we wanted to help you gear up for the upcoming conference.
Some people associate Wisconsin with the frozen tundra and find the idea of traveling there in November to be less than ideal. Milwaukee is located in the southeastern portion of the state on the shores of Lake Michigan. Our climate is very similar to that of Chicago. Our USDA climate zone for growing plants is zone 5. Temperatures in mid November are anticipated to be moderate (above freezing) and similar to weather conditions throughout the Midwest. To gear up for the weather, I recommend the following:
- Consider the amount of time you will be outside
Walking to and from a vehicle is much different than waiting at a bus stop for 20 minutes. The amount of time you will be exposed to the elements will have an impact on the gear you choose.
In November there should be no need for a winter parka or snowmobile suit. If you don't have a heavy jacket, I suggest wearing a couple layers of clothing under a lighter jacket.
- Bring gloves and a hat or scarf
Since a good portion of body heat is lost through your head, a hat, scarf, or any head covering can help you feel warmer. Even a light pair of gloves can also be helpful.
For those of you who may still not be convinced and wish to obtain a heavy-duty winter coat and gear, local department stores will be well stocked. You could also shop online at any of the major department store chains.
For gearing up in another way, please don't forget to make reservations in advance for the Airport Connection shuttle which provides transportation between the Doubletree Hotel Milwaukee City Center and Milwaukee's General Mitchell International Airport. You can contact them by calling 414-769-2444 or visit their website at http://www.mkelimo.com/
For more information about the conference including the registration form, hotel information, and tentative agenda please visit the MACRT website at http://www.macrt.20m.com/. Milwaukee is a fun and exciting city with much to offer. We hope you will gear up and join us for an outstanding conference!
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Obituary for Our Times
Author Unknown
Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape.
He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as:
Knowing when to come in out of the rain; why the early bird gets the worm; life isn't always fair; and maybe it was my fault.
Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more than you can earn) and reliable strategies (adults, not children, are in charge).
His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well-intentioned but overbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of a 6-year-old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended from school for using mouth wash after lunch; and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition.
Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job that they themselves had failed to do in disciplining their unruly children. It declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent to administer sun lotion or an aspirin to students; not inform parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion.
Common Sense lost the will to live as the churches became businesses and criminals received better treatment than their victims. Common Sense took a beating when you couldn't defend yourself from a burglar in your own home and the burglar could sue you for assault.
Common Sense finally gave up the will to live after a woman failed to realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilled a little in her lap, and was promptly awarded a huge settlement.
Common Sense was preceded in death, by his parents, Truth and Trust. His wife, Discretion, his daughter, Responsibility, and his son, Reason. He is survived by his four step brothers; I Know My Rights; I Want It Now; Someone Else Is To Blame; and I'm A Victim. Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone.
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Training for a Rewarding Career
Generous Student Financial Assistance Providing Rehabilitation and/or Orientation and Mobility Services for Adults Who are Blind
By Gaylen Kapperman, Ed.D.
Northern Illinois University (DeKalb, Illinois) offers a nationally recognized program at the graduate level for individuals who wish to seek a rewarding career in teaching blind and visually impaired adults. Rehabilitation teachers provide instruction in independent self-care, home management, adaptive kitchen skills, and communication skills (including Braille). Rehabilitation teachers provide life skills training in people's homes as well as in center-based rehabilitation programs.
Orientation and Mobility instructors teach individuals who are blind or visually impaired techniques for safe, independent travel, often using a white cane. Orientation and Mobility Instructors prepare their students to travel in a variety of environments, from self-contained residential programs to fully independent travel in unfamiliar environments including urban areas.
At Northern Illinois University, graduate students may major in one or both areas of concentration.
There is an overwhelming need for these teachers. As a consequence, there are many job opportunities in all regions of the United States. Individuals who choose this career path can anticipate having no difficulty obtaining life-long employment opportunities with good pay and great job security. Individuals who choose this career path generally experience a sense of meaningfulness not commonly found in other careers; because, these rehabilitation professionals play a significant role in the lives of blind individuals and their families.
For those who are interested, generous student financial assistance is available. We will pay all instate or out-of-state tuition, all fees, health insurance, and a stipend of $5,200 per calendar year for qualified individuals who wish to come to Northern Illinois University to enroll in the graduate program focusing on rehabilitation teaching and/or orientation and mobility for blind and visually impaired adults. For more information, visit our website at
http://www.vision.niu.edu/ Interested individuals may contact the coordinator of the program, Gaylen Kapperman at gkapperman@niu.edu or by calling 815-753-8453.
The Fall semester begins on August 27, 2009, so if you are interested you must act promptly.
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Free Money, Too Good to be True?
By Jane Thompson
Not so! The Mid-America Conference of Rehabilitation Teachers takes money and rehabilitation very seriously! We want to keep our profession healthy and we are putting our money where our mouth is.
You have two options.
MACRT is offering $500 Scholarship to individuals who are working on a degree in the field of rehabilitation teaching for the blind. Also available, $250 in stipend money to use toward Certification through the Academy Conference of Vision and Education Professionals (ACVREP) and $200 for a first time attendee to the Annual Mid-American Conference of Rehabilitation Teachers. This year's conference will be held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on November 12-14, 2009. Applications are due no later than October 1, 2009. The MACRT Scholarship Committee will review all applications and notify recipients. Find additional information about MACRT including all applications and submission information on our website at http://www.macrt20m.com/. The applications are simple and your time is worth our money. Good luck!
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From AFB
AFB Senior ® Site E-Learning Center on Aging and Visual Impairment.
This web-based Learning Center targets service providers who work with older adults with vision loss. The courses are designed to enhance skills of providers with the goal of enabling older persons with vision loss to learn how to take charge of their lives. The Center includes 20 mini courses on topics related to aging and vision loss, written by experts from around the country. CEU's will be offered for ACVREP and CRCC.
Fees: Currently we are planning to use the following fee structure: $10,000 for a three-year licensing agreement to use the Learning Center. The license covers five slots per year for a total of 15 slots for the three years. Additional slots will be available for $100 per slot. We plan to offer the courses later on an a la carte basis for individuals. An additional administrative fee will be assessed for CEU's.
Value Added Packaging:
In addition to the courses, licensee agencies will have access to unlimited JVIB online articles, up to six AFB press books or e-books, two webinars per year, and an online expert to answer questions.
Mini Course Offerings:
Vision Loss:
Historical Perspectives, Promises for the Future. Explores misconceptions about people who are blind or visually impaired and ways to develop a positive, affirming attitude toward vision loss.
Demographics of Aging and Vision Loss:
Includes statistics on the aging population, characteristics of the population, and the potential implications for service delivery.
Psychosocial Aspects of Vision Loss:
Details the many psychological transitions that are associated with both the aging process and vision loss.
Andragogy and Theories of Aging:
Describes a teaching model known as andragogy, the art, and science of teaching adults; focusing on the adult perspective in learning.
Cultural Diversity and Cultural Competence:
Explores importance of sensitivity to cultural differences and strategies to reduce biases/misconceptions about consumers from diverse cultures.
Causes of Age-Related Vision Loss:
Reviews the structure/anatomy of the eye, common eye conditions, causes, and effects on functional vision.
Medical Treatments for Common Age-Related Eye Conditions:
Includes common treatments for eye conditions and new therapies for treatment.
Vision and Hearing Loss:
Reviews causes for hearing loss, impact on the consumer, and services/ technologies to improve quality of life for people with dual sensory loss.
Diabetes and Vision Loss:
Offers strategies/techniques for managing diabetes and vision loss; includes information about physical activity, eating appropriately, techniques for administering their medication independently, monitoring diabetes, and methods of coping.
Cardiovascular Disease:
Provides an overview of cardiovascular disease including the causes, symptoms, treatments, and strategies for living with cardiovascular diseases and vision loss.
Pulmonary Conditions:
Reviews causes/symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases; includes treatment options/strategies for managing with vision loss.
Bone and Joint Issues:
Discusses significant bone/joint issues: osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis; includes adaptations for older people with vision loss.
Mental Health Issues:
Reviews symptoms, treatments, and strategies for working with older persons with vision loss and mental health issues.
Building Self-Esteem and Self Confidence:
Includes the impact of low self-esteem/ self-confidence on the older adult with vision loss; offers suggestions for helping older consumers rebuild self-esteem.
The Role of the Family:
Examines the role of the family vis-à-vis the older adult with vision loss; suggests adjustment and helping strategies.
Social and Leisure:
Focuses on social and leisure activities of older adults, the effects of vision loss on activities; offers strategies to increase social and leisure participation.
Alternative Skills:
Discusses the importance of an independent living assessment; identifies adaptive equipment, strategies/techniques used by people with vision loss.
Orientation and Mobility:
Provides an overview of orientation and mobility techniques and services available to assist the older adult become a safer, more confident traveler.
Low Vision Services:
Focuses on low vision and the services, devices, and resources that are available; includes simple adaptations to environment.
Assistive Technologies:
Includes information on assistive technologies available to help people with vision loss accomplish a variety of tasks.
Employment:
Provides key information and resources help older persons with vision loss return to work or maintain employment; includes available employment resources.
Resource Section:
History of Funding for Services for Older Persons With Vision Loss;
Social and Legal Issues:
Aging Network Services; Public Education; Family Scenarios.
For More Information Contact: Pris Rogers at priss@afb.net
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From the Field of Vision Rehabilitation
Most of us at some point of our career have worked with a client age 65 or older who had incurred an injury due to a fall. Some of us may have felt responsible because it occurred on our watch. Perhaps when the fall took place, negative thoughts jam-packed us causing self-doubt and self-recrimination; such as, I should have provided basic O&M training sooner, made sure that negotiating the home was safe, or what could I have done differently that would have prevented the fall? If you have had such an experience, read the following announcement and you will find valuable information that could be of benefit to you and your older client.
Preventing Falls Series - Provided by AFB
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than one third of adults 65 and older fall each year in the United States. People with vision loss are almost twice as likely to experience multiple falls as those with normal vision. Yet there are many things that can be done to prevent falls.
To meet this need, AFB has developed a new series of videos on preventing falls for Senior Site. The video series, Preventing Falls by Adapting Your Home, suggests simple and inexpensive changes to a home that can dramatically lessen the chances of a dangerous fall. The videos, created with the help of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center Community Occupational Services Program, offer simple steps to prevent falls, increase mobility, and make a home a safer environment. The series is available on AFB Senior Site at http://www.afb.org/seniorsite/falls
And on DVD through the AFB Bookstore at http://www.afb.org/store.
LARGE TYPE COOKBOOK
Maxine Turkington, a visually impaired woman in the UK, has created a cookbook for people with low vision. "Cooking for VIPs, A Cookery Book for the Visually Impaired," is printed in 18-point bold type, and contains 128 recipes plus tips on how VIPs can organize a kitchen. The spiral-bound cookbook costs $22.50 plus $5 shipping. Orders take approximately 2-3 weeks. A fund-raising program is available for charitable organizations. For more information, or to order, contact Maxine at: Tips4Vips, 11 Alliance Court, Hills Avenue, Cambridge CB1 7XE, United Kingdom; phone 011-44-1223-246712; e-mail Maxine at Maxine@tips4vip.cou.uk. Or visit her website at file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Owner/Local%20Settings/Temporary%20Internet%20Files/Content.IE5/Local%20Settings/Temporary%20Internet%20Files/Content.IE5/IOXX3908/www.tips4vips.co.uk
The cookbook contains audio-described tips and downloadable recipes.
Submitted by Thomas Langham.
New Heavy Element Discovered
Recent research has led to the discovery of a new heavy element, previously unknown to science. The new element, named Governmentium (Gv) has one neutron, 25 assistant neutrons, 88 deputy neutrons and 198 assistant deputy neutrons; giving it the atomic mass of 312.
These 312 particles are held together by forces called morons, which are surrounded by vast quantities of lepton-like particles (a fundamental subatomic particle that interacts only weakly with other particles) called peons. Since Governmentium has no electrons, it is inert; however, it can be detected because it impedes every reaction with which it comes into contact. A minuscule amount of Governmentium can cause a reaction that normally takes less than a second to take as long as 4 years to complete.
Governmentium has a normal half-life of two to six years; although it does not decay like other elements, but instead, undergoes a reorganization in which a portion of the assistant neutrons and deputy neutrons exchange places. In the reorganization process, Governmentium's mass actually increases over time. Each reorganization will cause a number of morons to transform into neutrons, forming iso-dopes. Scientists have not found any functional propose of iso-dopes. They just exist.
This characteristic of moron transformation leads some scientists to speculate on the theory that Governmentium is formed whenever morons and neutrons reach a critical concentration of iso-dopeism. This hypothetical quantity is referred to as critical morass. This can be expressed as Gv?
Combining the catalyst money ($) with Governmentium (Gv) will cause an additional reaction resulting in Administratium (Gva). This reaction can be expressed mathematically as (Gv)$ = Gva. Administratium is the state which Governmentium has half the number of peons, but twice the number of morons. Once Administratium is formed, all signs of the catalyst disappear.
If not moving toward Administratium, Governmentium can often be found in a state of Bureaucratium (Gvb) where all peons are in a constant process of rushing toward waiting.
Submitted by Thomas Langham
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Let’s Waltz Together
By Rekha Nanchal
Floor:
ADL Group Training
Partners:
Rehab Teacher and The Client.
The duo begins to glide slowly first on the floor,
Rehab Teacher:
Hesitation Steps-
- Ø Too much planning
- Ø Too much work
- Ø Already overworked
- Ø Too much time consumption
- Ø Extremely exhausting!!
Versus
Gliding Steps-
- Ø Effective peer support for clients
- Ø Better learning environment
- Ø More interactive,
- Ø Personal thoughts and experiences shared without any inhibition
- Ø More practical training,
- Ø Train a lot of people simultaneously,
- Ø More cost and travel effective
- Ø A better tool for building confidence and self esteem
- Ø An excellent way to share and learn coping skills
Client Ms. M: Lives in rural area and has no transportation except OATS bus to come to the class.
Hesitation Steps:
- Never taken OATS bus before
- Never traveled alone without family
- Nervous because does not see faces or recognizes them
- Not sure if the driver would help
- Has balance issues and is afraid of falling
- Uses a walker and it may be hard to get in and out of the bus
The rise and fall - Skepticism:
- Not sure if the classes will help
- Already doing ok and managing
- What is there to learn anything new
- Afraid to meet people as they may not understand
- Family does not want them to go out alone as they are afraid that an accident may occur due to loss of vision.
Rehab Teacher knows this dance well. Move shoulders easy and smooth, parallel with the floor. She helps the client to overcome fears and concerns, gives options and convinces.
The rationale given is that the client will meet people who are having similar problems. It will be an opportunity to learn how they are coping with their vision loss. The client will also get a chance to share own experiences with them. It will be good peer support and learning experience. The classes are very informative and interactive. Besides, it will be hands on training for all the activities of daily living.
COME FOR THE FIRST CLASS AND IF YOU DO NOT LIKE IT DROP IT!! Bring your family with you if you want.
95% of the clients agree to give it a try and after the first class it is very rare that anyone wants to drop. Dropping the class does not even cross their mind. They do not want the classes to come to an end!!
Ms. M says that she was so afraid to take OATS bus but now she is so happy that she will always take it in the future to do things on her own especially socializing with her friends. She has made new friends at the ADL group training. Her family is happy and more confident that she can be left on her own to do things. She has started taking the bus for her doctor's visits independently!
Ms. L arranged for a girl to bring her to the training as she could not be convinced that OATS bus is a safe, comfortable and convenient mode of transportation that many seniors take. After two classes, the girl who brought her fell sick. Ms. L does not want to miss the classes as she finds them very useful. She calls the Rehab teacher. Encouraged by the teacher, she decides to take the OATS bus, in spite of her apprehensions. The drive to attend the classes is so strong that she overcomes all her anxieties.
Mr.N, who was so averse to any kind of meetings, has started taking care of his finances independently after attending the classes. Earlier his wife was taking care of everything. His wife delivers meals on wheels and does not have to hurry home worrying about her husband any more.
The Rehab teacher has achieved the goal of the client's functioning independently.
There is SO much fun in this WALTZ!!
From the writer's perspective:
The most joyous experience and realization as a Rehabilitation Teacher has been that people are more receptive to training and learning in a group. There are certain factors that contribute towards this better learning experience viz. more exchange of information and resources, interactive classes, informal ambiance, friendly atmosphere free of any inhibitions that others may not understand your vision loss. They are more encouraged to do activities hands on when they are performed in a group. Contrary to this, sometimes when a rehab. Teacher is working one on one the person may not want to do every activity hands on. They may not be motivated enough to do it. A lot of times a rehab teacher ends up giving theoretical instructions in such scenarios.
A group training is also an excellent tool for community integration. With this kind of exposure they talk freely and find themselves more confident in advocating for themselves in the community. They no longer isolate themselves from it.
Invariably, the clients always wish these classes to continue indefinitely. However, good things do come to an end but if the goal has been met it is the CULMINATION OF HIGHER ACHIEVEMENT AND QUALITY LIFE!!
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From the Editor's Kitchen
The recipes presented in this newsletter were submitted by a friend of the profession, Sara Stock.
Phil's "Taking a Dip" Beef Sandwich
1 pound Deli Roast Beef, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
Half teaspoon pepper
1 jar beef gravy
1 white onion, thinly sliced (optional)
Prepared garlic butter
1 pound Provel cheese, sliced
1 loaf Italian bread split lengthwise
Generously spread garlic butter on bread. Set aside on a foil covered cookie sheet. Heat gravy. Stir in garlic and pepper. When hot, add sliced roast beef, making sure slices are separated, "dipping" and coating each slice in the gravy. With tongs, place "wet" roast beef on top of prepared bread (be sure not to make bread too soggy). Top with sliced onion if desired. Evenly cover with sliced Provel cheese. Bake in preheated 400 degree oven for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and bread is toasted.
Serve with remaining gravy just as you would eat a French dip sandwich with au jus.
Vidalia Onion, Mushroom & Pepperjack Quesadillas
Ingredients:
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 large Vidalia onion thinly sliced
2 cups of baby bella mushrooms, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
Half teaspoon salt
Half cup fresh or frozen corn
1 Tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
4 fat free flour tortillas
Three quarters cup shredded pepperjack cheese
In a large non-stick skillet, heat oil over high heat. Add the onion, mushrooms, garlic and salt; cook stirring frequently, until vegetables begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Add corn; cook stirring frequently until mushrooms are tender and onions are lightly brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer mixture to a bowl, stir in cilantro.
Arrange tortillas on a work surface and spread the lower half of each with one quarter of the onion mixture (about half cup). Sprinkle each with 3 tablespoons of the cheese. Fold top half of the tortillas over filling and press lightly to seal. Wipe out skillet with a paper towel and return to high heat. Add 2 quesadillas to skillet and cook, turning once, until cheese melts and tortillas are lightly browned, about 1 minute on each side. Repeat with remaining 2 quesadillas.
Nutrition facts per Serving:
289 calories; 8 g fat; 3 g fiber
Strawberry Angel Food Cake Dessert
1 Bakery fresh Angel Food Cake
1 (8 ounce) pkg. of cream cheese
1 cup of sugar
Half Tablespoon Vanilla
3 cups whipped topping
1 to 2 quarts of fresh strawberries
1 package strawberry glaze plus 2 Tablespoons sugar
Cream the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla; fold in whipped topping. Break cake into small pieces and fold into whipped topping mixture. Put into a 9 X 13 dish. Mix strawberries and glaze and pour over top. Keep in fridge until ready to serve.
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