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

Trapdoor Checkers

Here's a game I think would be fun and interesting. With some modification, this could easily be made accessible to the blind. If James Bond was ever challenged to a game of checkers by one of the over-the-top villains he continuously encounters,...

Published Fri, Feb 12 2010 2:56 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adaptation, Family life, Recreation, Games

Keep Track of Your Children with Squeeky Shoes

This is one of the reasons I love posting articles to Fred's Head. I received this email about a product not designed for the blind, but that could be of benefit to the blind. Hi, I bought a pair of squeaky shoes for my daughter, primarily to help...

Published Thu, Feb 11 2010 3:18 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Directional tracking, Children, Parents, Household hints, Safety, Assistive devices, Audio, Clothes, Location marker, Reference points

The Windows 7 Magnifier

The Windows 7 Magnifier has been seriously updated with tons of new features that should have been included in previous versions of Windows. As larger monitors get more and more popular, a tool like this becomes a must-have for many savvy users. It also...

Published Mon, Feb 01 2010 12:27 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Aging, Low vision, Reading, Writing, Assistive technology, Computer software, Free stuff, Windows

Find Free Wi-Fi

Looking for free Wi-Fi in your area? Are you preparing for a trip? Well MetroFreeFi.com MetroFreeFi.com offers a really nice service where you can choose states from a menu, and MetroFreeFi will generate a Notes file for your iPod or compatible notetaker...

Published Mon, Feb 08 2010 2:38 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Accessibility, Internet, Electronics, Technology, Web sites, Cell phones, Assistive technology, Free stuff, Accommodations, Travel, Time management, Location marker, Note-taking, Addresses

Child-guided Strategies: The Van Dijk Approach to Assessment

This product consists of an easy-to-use guidebook with an accompanying DVD that follows the assessment of a baby, a young child, and a teenager. The Van Dijk assessment is unique as it follows the lead of the individual learner. Critical to the process...

Published Tue, Feb 09 2010 2:54 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Educational aids, Teaching, Teaching aids, Special education, APH products, Tutorials, Communication, Disability resources

Fully Accessible Talking Glucose Meter System

I received the following via email and wwanted to share it with you. Prodigy Diabetes Care, LLC is known in the diabetes industry for the innovative Prodigy products we make along with our high quality, accuracy, new features and affordable cost. Prodigy...

Published Thu, Feb 11 2010 2:39 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Aging, Speech products, Electronics, Health and beauty, Blindness resources, Blindness organizations, Diabetes

Having a party? Here's an Easy to Make Artichoke Dip

How to Make Artichoke Dip from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can Edit Artichoke dip is easy to make and it is generally a big hit at parties. This version is a hot dip, served directly from the oven to the table (be sure to warn your guests!) and...

Published Sun, Feb 07 2010 10:40 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Kitchen hints, Serving, Cooking, Recipes

Quick Fix for Trash Can Odor

One thing I can't stand is a smelly trash can! It will stink up the entire house if not taken care of immediately. If you have problems with a smelly trash can, try dropping a section of newspaper in the bottom. The newspaper is great for absorbing...

Published Mon, Feb 08 2010 1:15 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Household hints, Kitchen hints, Housekeeping

Overriding Your Hotel Room’s Thermostat Settings

Now here's something you don't learn everyday. I could see this being helpful for those with disabilities that require a higher heat setting to keep extra warm or for those who can't take the heat of summer. You will need sighted assistance...

Published Wed, Feb 24 2010 12:42 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Tutorials, Adaptation, Disability resources, Travel

Decorator Full Hallway Light with Sensor

Add an extra measure of safety and security to hallways and stairs by making sure you can see your way, even when the area is dimly lit. The Decorator Full Hallway Light with Sensor wires in like a switch and uses bright white LEDs to light the way. The...

Published Fri, Feb 19 2010 3:20 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Low vision, Household hints, LED products, Safety, Orientation and mobility

Sewing a Seam

Sewing a straight and even seam can be challenging for anyone. Here are some tips on how to use electrical tape as a tactile guide. Place the fabric pieces, right sides together, matching the raw edges. Pin the two pieces of fabric together to hold them...

Published Tue, Feb 16 2010 10:14 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Tutorials, Household hints, Safety, Clothes, Sewing

Tips for Storing Books

The ideal place to store books is a pest-free location, like an attic or a garage, as long as those spaces aren’t subject to big temperature changes and are well ventilated. Never keep books in a humid place; the mold that grows in damp places will damage...

Published Fri, Feb 19 2010 1:08 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Books, Tutorials, Household hints, Housekeeping, Storage

The Poetry Tool

Here's a great resource from the Poetry Foundation that allows you to browse first by poets, poems, audiovisuals, articles, and children's, then by further appropriate subdivisions; under Children's, for instance, you can browse "Poems...

Published Tue, Feb 09 2010 12:57 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: College, Accessible media, Web sites, Audio, Streaming audio, Students, Recreational reading, Entertainment

Let's Talk Books in the Forums

By Peter Markovic Audioforbooks.com continues to expand its website by adding a discussion forum. The forum will be the site's centerpiece for discussing all things related to not only audio books but also hard and soft cover books of any genre. Everyone...

Published Thu, Feb 25 2010 4:35 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Braille books, Reading, Audio books, Books, Ebooks, Web sites, Interaction

Audio Describe Your Photos

You've probably noticed that, while there's no shortage of Web services that will showcase photos or videos, not many of them allow you to narrate photos without forcing you to turn them into a video. If you've ever wanted to add a voice note...

Published Tue, Feb 23 2010 11:48 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Low vision, Accessible media, Web sites, Audio, Streaming audio, Art

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