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

Free Tutorials at Learnthat.com

Learnthat.com LLC was founded in 1999 to offer free web based training to users of all levels. Based in Columbus, Ohio, Learnthat.com also designs online courses and offers consulting on computer and professional education. Learnthat.com offers a wide...

Published Tue, Oct 20 2009 11:24 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Education, Educational aids, Teaching aids, Accessible media, Tutorials, Web sites, Free stuff

Spooky Halloween Party Ideas

Games and Activities Finding good Halloween party games and activities for blind and visually impaired children shouldn't be hard. Why not have a Pumpkin Roll at your party? This makes a great outdoor activity. You'll need to stockpile a few uncarved...

Published Thu, Oct 29 2009 2:35 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Growing Up with Sighted Parents

by Donna J. Jodhan In a previous blog, I talked about blind persons being parents. I grew up with two wonderful sighted parents who allowed me to go out there and take the world by the tail or the bull by the horns. For the most part, it was a delicate...

Published Wed, Oct 14 2009 12:32 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Teaching, Parents, Interaction

Educational Videos on The Smithsonian Channel

The Smithsonian Channel is a great collection of interesting and educational videos on a variety of topics. The collection is divided into seven primary categories including topics like History, America's War Stories, Pop Culture, Air and Space, and...

Published Thu, Oct 08 2009 4:08 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Education, Educational aids, Teaching, Teaching aids, Web sites, Assistive technology, Homework helpers, Audio, Streaming audio

Fred's Head Tweets from the APH Annual Meeting #APH09

Respect. Confidence. Conviction. Spirituality. Giving. Dedication. These six core values, as presented at the Muhammad Ali Center, define the life and success of Louisville native Muhammad Ali and form the foundation for the 141st Annual Meeting of APH...

Published Wed, Oct 14 2009 6:00 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: APH news

Create a System Repair Disc in Windows 7

A handy feature of Windows 7 is the ability to create a bootable System Repair Disc that you can use when Windows will not start correctly. The disk includes the ability to load the Windows Recovery Environment, some recovery tools and the command prompt...

Published Tue, Oct 27 2009 2:14 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Tutorials, Computer software, Windows, Computers

Our Friends On Wheels

I have several friends who use wheelchairs and wanted to share the following tips with you. Use the same manners you would with anyone else. Rude is rude. Ask before you help. Sometimes independence is more important than ease or speed. Please don’t lean...

Published Wed, Oct 21 2009 11:22 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Tutorials, Communication, Interaction, Disability resources

Products Sold with Inaccessible Manuals

by Donna J. Jodhan This is probably one of the most frustrating things for me; products that cater to the needs of blind and visually impaired persons being sold with manuals in inaccessible formats. Just a darn shame that manufacturers and vendors continue...

Published Mon, Oct 26 2009 12:45 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Advocacy, Accessibility

PC To TV Video Converter

People with low vision often like to use the computer with the largest monitor possible. This is especially true when not using a screen magnification program. Why not use a TV as the computer's monitor? Can you imagine your desktop on a forty-some...

Published Mon, Oct 19 2009 11:53 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Low vision, Electronics, Household hints, Adaptation, Assistive devices, Assistive technology

How to Clean Stainless Steel Appliances

Gleaming stainless steel appliances look lovely in the kitchen, but the downside is the ever-present fingerprint marks and smudges (especially around refrigerator and oven door handles). There’s no getting around the extra effort it takes to keep these...

Published Tue, Oct 20 2009 5:43 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Tutorials, Household hints, Kitchen hints, Housekeeping, Household appliances

Talking Brix

Here's another item that I believe could be helpful to the blind. I'd love to hear your thoughts on how they could be used in a classroom or around the home. Use the comment section to reply. Easy as 1-2-3, still affordable at 4-5-6! Simple communication...

Published Thu, Oct 22 2009 4:07 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Educational aids, Teaching, Teaching aids, Tactile aids, Audio, Audio recording

The Dish Washer Does More Than Dishes

Who knew that the dish washer could clean so many things, other than dishes? Let's take a look at some items that are safe to put in and some that we think are all right but should never be put in a dish washer. Baseball caps can get bent in the washing...

Published Fri, Oct 23 2009 12:31 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Tutorials, Household hints, Adaptation, Kitchen hints, Housekeeping, Household appliances

How to Clean Household Sponges

Did you know your household sponges should be cleaned at least every other day? They are nice for scrubbing and wiping up, but make sure to wash frequently to help prevent spreading grubbies around your home. Methods for cleaning household sponges depend...

Published Tue, Oct 20 2009 5:30 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Tutorials, Household hints, Kitchen hints, Housekeeping

Are Agencies Really Acting in Our Best Interest?

by Donna J. Jodhan This question has lingered in my mind for many years now and it is a very troubling one. I know that there are many persons with disabilities who continue to ask the same question and I am afraid that the reader may not like the answer...

Published Tue, Oct 20 2009 12:16 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Advocacy, Social services

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