Master Chef
June 26, 2012 Yosie Saint-Cyr Accessibility Standards, Human Resources, Human Rights, Integrated Accessibility Regulation, Standard for Employment, Training and Development,
MasterChef Contestant Christine Ha is legally blind. She navigates the kitchen with the help of a cane and a support person. According to the judges, the dishes she prepares for each challenge are amazing and she is a great cook. It goes to show, despite her disability, Ha is able to compete with contestants with no disabilities, and perform the challenges with above average results.
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