January 2010 - Fred's Head - The Network of Care

Connect Your iPod to a TV

Using iPod's "TV-out" feature, you can view slideshows and videos from your iPod on a TV screen. There are a couple ways to do this depending on what kind of accessories you want to buy. These steps will walk you through ways you can connect...

Published Wed, Jan 06 2010 12:19 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Low vision, Tutorials, Electronics, Technology, Web sites, Cell phones, Movies

The Bucks Stop Here: Keeping Track of Your Cash

Money is an important part of life in this day and age and even though the use of electronic money, such as debit cards, is becoming more and more widespread, it is still very important to be able to identify cash. Coins can be identified by feeling the...

Published Thu, Jan 14 2010 10:34 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Aging, Low vision, Tactile aids, Tutorials, Accessibility, Banking, Assistive devices, Newly blind, Teenagers, Organizing

Braille Slates from APH

APH offers a wide variety of slates and other unique devices for writing braille and print. Click this link to watch APH Slates, with Fred Gissoni Note: All slates include a stylus. Recommended ages for all slates: 6 years and up. SlateHolder Rugged vinyl...

Published Wed, Jan 20 2010 10:31 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Education, Educational aids, Teaching, Teaching aids, Special education, APH products, Braille, Writing, Assistive devices, Homework helpers, Students, Travel, Labeling, Note-taking

Push Button Padlock: Accessible Security for the Blind

You've just started school and you need a lock for your locker. What do you usually do? I'll bet you buy a lock from the campus bookstore or the local hardware store and the first thing you do is ask a friend to read the printed code so you know...

Published Wed, Jan 27 2010 12:17 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, College, Aging, APH products, Parents, Accessibility, Self-defense, Safety, Computer aids, Assistive devices, Students, USB devices, Storage, Crime

It's RadioTime

RadioTime, a privately held Dallas-based company, focuses on providing complete radio content and tools to help listeners quickly and easily find their favorite radio stations and personalities plus discover new ones. The radio guide includes all stations...

Published Tue, Jan 12 2010 10:53 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Internet, Technology, Web sites, Audio, Streaming audio, Podcast, News sources, Music, Databases, Radio

Find and Share College Notes Online with Notelog

Is College turning out to be a bit tricky for you? I do recall that my first year was difficult, if only because there was such a world of experiences and activities to go through. The actual courses weren't that difficult, but if you mixed the obviously...

Published Fri, Jan 22 2010 3:41 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: College, Education, Educational aids, Accessible media, Internet, Web sites, Interaction, Students, Free stuff, Note-taking

Umbrella Etiquette

Do you travel with an umbrella? If yes, the following tips will help to keep you and those around you safe during those rainy days. Use the Right Umbrella: Carry an umbrella that is appropriate for your use and proportionate to your body size. There is...

Published Mon, Jan 25 2010 11:49 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Tutorials, Household hints, Safety, Interaction, Travel, Transportation

Men In Black

"Men in Black," is an article in an early April 2004 Wall Street Journal publication that discussed how this time of year thousands of young men and women are making their first attempts at looking grown-up by dressing up to attend their proms...

Published Mon, Jan 25 2010 3:13 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Employment, Household hints, Interaction, Clothes, Teenagers, Relationships

When is an Herb an Herb and a Spice a Spice?

You hear a lot about herbs and spices to flavor the foods you cook. But, do you know the difference? Basically, the difference between the herb and spice families is that herbs grow in temperate climates while spices come from the tropics. The leaves...

Published Tue, Jan 19 2010 2:49 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Kitchen hints, Eating, Cooking, Shopping

Footnote.com: The place for original historical documents online

From the site: "Footnote helps you find and share historic documents. We are able to bring you many never-before-seen historic documents through our unique partnerships with The National Archives, the Library of Congress and other institutions. Our...

Published Mon, Jan 04 2010 2:47 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: College, Education, Educational aids, Teaching, Teaching aids, Reading, Accessible media, Accessibility, Web sites, Students, Free stuff

Parents, Keep USB Cables Away from Young Children

This article from the Colorado Daily reminds us that that while these cables and gadgets we use are now commonplace, everyday items, they still carry a current and should be treated with care. Trinity remains at Children's Hospital with third-degree...

Published Fri, Jan 08 2010 2:13 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Children, Parents, Electronics, Household hints, Safety, Technology, Computer aids, Cell phones, Health and beauty, USB devices, Infants, Child care

Textured Pegs

Helps develop fine motor skills, manual dexterity, and grasp/release skills, reinforcing concepts of direction and position. Includes a 12-hole board and 12 large textured pegs. Print instructions. Recommended ages: 1 to 6 years. Textured Pegs: Catalog...

Published Thu, Jan 07 2010 1:04 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Educational aids, Teaching, Teaching aids, Special education, APH products, Preschool, Children, Parents, Tactile aids, Toys, Assistive devices, Infants

Subscribe to Sites that Don’t Offer RSS Feeds

I have so many RSS feeds that I monitor for information about blindness. Occasionally, I'll come to a site that doesn't offer an RSS feed. This really causes me problems, especially if the site contains good information. Now, I can create an RSS...

Published Thu, Jan 14 2010 3:57 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Reading, Accessible media, Internet, Web sites, RSS

Read How You Want, the Blog

There is so much going on in the publishing industry these days, new ebook readers (each with different features), new formats of books, changes in pricing methods, etc. Accessible books publishing company, ReadHowYouWant, has a blog at www.readhowyouwant...

Published Tue, Jan 12 2010 11:02 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Reading, Audio books, Books, Ebooks, Accessibility, Web sites, Blogs

Denver the Guide Dog DVD

The popular Denver video is back and it is available with Quota funds! It's a great day at APH! Heathcliff, APH Vice President Gary Mudd's hard working guide dog of fifteen years, is handing over the harness to Denver, the bouncy up-an-comer....

Published Sun, Jan 10 2010 11:11 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Advocacy, APH products, Travel, Role Models, Dog guides, Orientation and mobility, Special schools, Television programs, DVD, ADA

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