10/23/2026
When Chef Irving Alvarado unexpectedly lost his sight, he did not leave the kitchen; he rebuilt his craft from the ground up, returning to culinary school and relearning the rhythms of the line. Now back at the Andaz Hotel, he joins his supervisor, Chef Jose Miguel, and Orientation and Mobility Specialist Samly Melendez for “Beyond Sight: Chef’s Table,” a discussion and live culinary demonstration at the Miami Culinary Institute.
Part of the college’s Accessibility in Action series, the event asks what it truly takes, from employers and communities alike, to build workplaces that are open to everyone.
It’s a reminder that accessible workplaces begin long before the first shift, with education that opens the door.