October 2009 - Fred's Head - The Network of Care

AFB eLearning Center on Aging and Visual Impairment

Developed and produced by the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) Senior Site, this web-based training program is for service providers who work with older adults experiencing vision loss. The material presented will benefit anyone working with adults...

Published Tue, Oct 13 2009 6:04 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Aging, Education, Educational aids, Teaching, Teaching aids, Tutorials, Web sites, Blindness resources, Disability resources, Family life, Social services

Typing on the iPhone/iPod Touch

Typing on the iPhone is something that people have complained loudly about since they were released. Recently, there was an external keyboard called the iTwinge anounced by Mobile Mechatronics. It fits over the part of the screen that shows your iPhone...

Published Wed, Oct 07 2009 6:03 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Tactile aids, Accessibility, Electronics, Writing, Computer aids, Cell phones, Assistive devices, Communication

Getting Started with Google Wave

The following information comes from Mashable.com and is reposted for your convenience. Google Wave has arrived . The real-time communication platform has been one of the hottest and most anticipated products in the tech and social media space for months...

Published Wed, Oct 07 2009 7:08 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Tutorials, Accessibility, Web sites, Communication, Interaction

Pumpkin Seeds for Halloween

OK, the pumpkin is gutted and carved, now you are trying to figure out what to do with the seeds. Toasting the seeds will make a healthy and tasty snack. From your seeds remove as many of the membranes as possible and throw away. Place a large pan on...

Published Thu, Oct 29 2009 2:34 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Children, Parents, Kitchen hints, Eating, Cooking, Holiday, Crafts, Recipes

Free Downloadable APH Product Manuals

Did you know that APH products have manuals available for immediate, free-of-charge download. Examples of downloadable manuals include Crafty Graphics, Let's See, and Basic Tactile Anatomy Atlas . Manuals available for download . The next time you...

Published Mon, Oct 05 2009 12:32 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Education, Teaching, APH products, Accessible media, Ebooks, Tutorials, Accessibility, Internet

Listen and Think Auditory Readiness (AR) Level

Develop and improve listening comprehension and thinking skills. Covers basic listening skills such as understanding placement (e.g., up and down), using the senses, comparing, and classifying. The AR level includes: Introduction and lessons on CDs 250...

Published Mon, Oct 05 2009 6:09 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Education, Directional tracking, Educational aids, Teaching, Teaching aids, Special education, APH products

Why I Learned to Ice Skate

by Donna J. Jodhan Growing up in Canada often means that ice skating is par for the course but for blind and visually impaired kids? Many of you may think that it is not possible but I am here to tell you that it most definitely is. Now, please do not...

Published Tue, Oct 20 2009 12:42 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Advocacy, Interaction, Newly blind, Exercise, Sports

SELECT Versatile Video Magnifier

The Select is a desktop video magnifier for people with low vision. With the Select, you can easily read books and newspapers, write letters, manage your finances, do hobbies and much more. Featuring a flexible 3 in 1 camera, the Select is ideal for near...

Published Thu, Oct 08 2009 11:14 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, College, Aging, Low vision, Reading, Electronics, Writing, Assistive devices, Assistive technology, Students, Magnification devices

Hosting Companies Missing the Point

by Donna J. Jodhan So many hosting companies are just too busy trying to attract the wrong type of customer. Yes, and I say this because in their efforts to attract the technically savvy customer, they are managing to rob themselves of some very important...

Published Thu, Oct 08 2009 12:55 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Aging, Internet, Communication, Interaction, Assistive technology

vOICe Learning Edition Browser for the Blind

by Thomas C. Weiss The vOICe Learning Edition’s Internet Sonification Browser for persons who are blind is meant for use in conjunction with a screen reader. People can use the key combination of Control-F2 to mute it, if needed. For the purpose of reading...

Published Thu, Oct 08 2009 1:20 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Internet, Web sites, Adaptation, Communication, Audio, Blindness, Computer software, Blindness resources

Free Recorded Media for Visually Impaired People from the Braille Institute of America

From the site: "Our digital catalog of audio and video content at Braille Institute includes instructional clips of classes, workshops and seminars designed to educate, inform and enrich the lives of people who are visually impaired. If you find...

Published Mon, Oct 12 2009 10:21 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Educational aids, Teaching, Teaching aids, Tutorials, Web sites, Audio, MP3, Blindness, Blindness resources, Eye research, Free stuff, Newly blind

Fingernail Polish Keeps Your Keys Easily Identifiable

It seems the older we get, the more keys our life seems to require. If your key ring is starting to resemble that of a janitor, try this quick tip to keep them organized and easy to find with fingernail polish. Instead of using plastic covers to color...

Published Thu, Oct 29 2009 1:09 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Aging, Low vision, Household hints, Adaptation, Color identification, Organizing, Labeling

Cassette to MP3

I don't know about you, but I have hundreds of old cassette tapes. I used to love those things! They were so portible and sounded so good! I recorded tons of songs, family events and just plain goofy stuff to cassette. Now I want to keep those memories...

Published Tue, Oct 27 2009 11:34 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Electronics, Technology, Audio, MP3, Audio recording, USB devices, Storage

The Digital Peephole

It’s 11:30 PM. You’re all alone. Suddenly, a knock at the door! "Who could it be?" you wonder. Oh, two large pizzas just for you. That’s right, you remember that you ordered them about thirty minutes ago. Better make sure it’s the pizza guy...

Published Wed, Oct 07 2009 3:20 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Low vision, Electronics, Household hints, Self-defense, LED products, Safety, Home maintenance, Technology

Printable Money and Large Checks

Printable Money So you need to teach your students how to work with money? Do you have a hard time finding play money in stores? Why not simply print your own money! Teaching and learning how to identify and use money is an important skill to learn at...

Published Wed, Oct 07 2009 4:51 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Educational aids, Teaching, Teaching aids, Parents, Speech products, Electronics, Web sites, Banking, Adaptation, Mathematics

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