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

Compact+ Hand-Held Electronic Magnifier

This ultra-bright widescreen electronic magnifier enlarges up to 10X and fits in your pocket or purse. Snapshot function holds one image of an area being magnified so that image can be brought closer to the eye. Features: Three zoom levels: 5X, 7.5X,...

Published Thu, Dec 10 2009 3:01 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Aging, APH products, Low vision, Reading, Electronics, Technology, Assistive devices, Assistive technology, Students, Magnification devices, Mail, Travel, Shopping

MaximEyes Video Magnifier

The newly upgraded MaximEyes Video Magnifier from EITAC Solutions Group is offered exclusively by APH. It offers access to printed materials, multimedia, as well as improved productivity. With up to 60X magnification, you are able to display an enlarged...

Published Mon, Dec 07 2009 3:50 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: College, Aging, APH products, Low vision, Reading, Writing, Assistive devices, Assistive technology, Students, Magnification devices

Shoot Da Me!

Shoot Da Me is an arcade style game similar to Bop-It. When you hear the sound on the left, hit left arrow key, same goes for the right. When you hear the sound in the middle, press the up arrow key! There are many terrific modes, such as a 3D game, a...

Published Mon, Dec 21 2009 3:42 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Directional tracking, Accessible media, Computer games, Audio, Blindness, Recreation, Windows, Entertainment

50 Free Online Documentaries You Need to See

Documentaries provide us with some of the most effective learning methods of all. Though often biased, documentaries give us first-hand accounts of the people and situations that drive our culture, and allow us inside access to some of the most remote...

Published Sun, Dec 13 2009 11:55 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: College, Education, Educational aids, Teaching, Teaching aids, Low vision, Internet, Homework helpers, Streaming audio, Students, Movies, Television programs

Unlock Restricted PDF Files

If you ever need to unlock a restricted PDF file that prevents you from converting the material into audio or braille, FreeMyPDF can help. It is a simple online utility where you can upload a PDF file and quickly remove its restrictions. Click this link...

Published Fri, Dec 04 2009 3:38 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: College, Employment, Reading, Braille, Accessible media, Accessibility, Web sites, Adaptation, Free stuff

Toys"R"Us Toy Guide for Differently-Abled Kids

Children with disabilities have been the focus of the Toys “R” Us Toy Guide for Differently-Abled Kids for nearly 20 years, and the latest issue is better than ever. Released just in time for holiday gift-giving, the guide is chock-full of appropriate...

Published Fri, Dec 04 2009 3:08 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Educational aids, Teaching aids, Preschool, Children, Parents, Toys, Web sites, Blindness resources, Disability resources, Accommodations, Infants, Shopping

Use Twitter On MSN

TwitOnMSN is a nifty online service that lets you use Twitter on MSN. It gives you the ability to follow and send updates directly through your MSN. To get started, simply login to your MSN account and add TwitOnMSN006@Live.com to your contacts. Next...

Published Fri, Dec 04 2009 3:54 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Internet, Technology, Web sites, Adaptation, Communication, Interaction, Free stuff

First Internet Web Radio for the Blind

An internet radio set has been developed for blind and visually impaired listeners, allowing people to listen online to audio books, podcasts, talking newspapers and audio catalogues, as well as internet radio stations from around the world. Manufactured...

Published Tue, Dec 01 2009 4:20 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Aging, Internet, Electronics, Technology, Streaming audio, News sources, UK Resources, Newly blind, Recreation, Entertainment, Radio

Tweet from Outlook

Managing too many accounts can be quite taxing and it is always a good idea to consolidate them and use one personal information manager to handle or control everything. If Microsoft Outlook is your favourite managing tool, with this tiny application...

Published Tue, Dec 01 2009 11:59 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Accessible media, Interaction, Assistive technology, Computer software, Free stuff, Windows, Email

Finally, Posted Notes for the Visually Impaired

How many of you have received a document at work or school with one of those little posted notes attached? How do the sighted folks write on those little things? How do they read them? I always wished they had posted notes in a size that I could write...

Published Wed, Dec 16 2009 2:26 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Employment, Aging, Low vision, Household hints, Writing, Communication, Note-taking

Trade CDs and DVDs for an iPod or iPhone

Like many people, I have a fairly sizable collection of CDs sitting in a storage room collecting dust. It’s literally been years since I even touched a CD, let alone played one. So why am I hanging onto them? Forget Craigslist. Forget eBay. Forget garage...

Published Tue, Dec 01 2009 5:12 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Household hints, Web sites, Cell phones, Movies, Mail, Teenagers, Music, DVDs, CDs

How to Organize a White Elephant Gift Exchange

A white elephant gift exchange is a lighthearted way to have fun with your friends, family or work colleagues. White elephant gifts are traditionally gifts considered extremely tacky, or that do not fit the tastes of the recipient, and that are given...

Published Wed, Dec 23 2009 5:16 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Tutorials, Household hints, Interaction, Family life

Packaging Information Available from Horizons for the Blind

From the site: "Welcome to directions for me, your one stop source for accessible packaging information. This site will provide a consistent, quality source of complete packaging information for everything from preparation instructions to ingredient...

Published Mon, Dec 07 2009 2:10 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Low vision, Accessible media, Household hints, Web sites, Kitchen hints, Newly blind, Blindness organizations, Eating, Cooking, Groceries

Flip-Over Concept Books

LINE PATHS The first in a planned series of print/tactile books, uniquely designed by APH, that provides interactive and independent learning for young children as they build basic concepts and develop early tactile skills. The format of Flip-Over Concept...

Published Mon, Dec 07 2009 3:40 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Educational aids, Teaching, Teaching aids, Special education, APH products, Braille books, Reading, Children, Parents, Tactile aids, Books, Interaction, Children's publications

Save $50 on the Handi-Cassette II Stereo Tape Recorder/Player

Listen to Talking Books or commercial cassettes as well as record tapes with this portable "walkabout" unit. Features: Digital Pitch Control (DPC): Increase or decrease rate of listening without unpleasant change in voice pitch Play and record...

Published Thu, Dec 03 2009 1:10 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: College, Employment, APH products, Electronics, Assistive devices, Homework helpers, Audio, Students, Audio recording, School-to-work, Note-taking, Audio cassettes

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