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

Remembering by Touch

by Donna J. Jodhan Written at Easter 2009 Now that my vision has been reduced to almost nothing, I often use the touch technique to help me remember certain cherished images. Easter Saturday was a perfect example. When the doorbell rang and I asked who...

Published Thu, Feb 11 2010 10:23 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Blindness, Newly blind

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

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

APH Braille Book Corner: Recreational Braille Titles Available from APH!

Through the APH Braille Book Corner, we are offering a number of recreational books in braille (Quota funds can be used). Each of these titles was originally transcribed and produced by APH for the National Library Service which has graciously granted...

Published Wed, Feb 10 2010 4:46 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Educational aids, Teaching, APH products, Braille books, Parents, Accessible media, Homework helpers, Students, Recreational reading, Recreation

Braille/Print Yardstick

Both large print and braille readers can use this yardstick. The yardstick is made of durable white plastic and is drilled for hanging. It has raised-line markings along one edge in 1/4" increments, with braille markings every inch. Black large print...

Published Wed, Feb 10 2010 4:36 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Educational aids, Teaching, Teaching aids, APH products, Low vision, Braille, Tactile aids, Home maintenance, Assistive devices, Gardening, Homework helpers, Students, Measuring, Crafts, Carpentry

I'm in a Rainy Mood

I don't know about you, but I love the sound of rain. It can be so relaxing. Add in a little thunder and you've got the perfect weather for a night of sleeping. I also like simple websites that do what they advertise. Putting these things together...

Published Wed, Feb 10 2010 4:10 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Web sites, Audio, Streaming audio

Flash Cartridge for the NLS Player, 2GB, Green

Flash memory cartridge for use with the NLS Digital Talking Book Player. Not available with Quota funds. Flash Cartridge for the NLS Player, 2GB, Green: Catalog Number: 1-02610-00 Click this link to purchase the Flash Cartridge, 2GB, Green for the NLS...

Published Tue, Feb 09 2010 3:22 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Special education, APH products, Reading, Audio books, Books, Electronics, Assistive technology, Audio, USB devices

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

Sound Adapted Tangle Ball Kit

Watch your baby be creative with his/her "first sound ball." This ball doubles as a teething toy and is great for educational play. Encourages: Spatial development and interaction Creative play Grasping skills for both hands Develops: Hand-eye...

Published Tue, Feb 09 2010 2:39 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Directional tracking, Educational aids, Teaching aids, APH products, Children, Parents, Toys, Household hints, Audio, Infants

ALL-IN-ONE Board (Magnetic, Velcro, Dry Erase)

APH's ALL-IN-ONE Board (Magnetic, Velcro®, Dry Erase) is intended for classroom use with students of all ages. This multi-platform, easily-adjustable board can be used in combination with either hook-Velcro accessories or magnetic pieces (homemade...

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

Filed under: Education, Educational aids, Teaching, Teaching aids, Special education, APH products, Low vision, Parents, Tactile aids, Household hints, Writing, Homework helpers

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

Blind and Visually Impaired mobile phone buyer's guide

by Emma Tracey Nowadays, mobile phones are geared up for so much more than calls and texts. For blind or visually impaired people though, only certain devices will be usable. Without getting too technical, here are five things to think about when choosing...

Published Mon, Feb 08 2010 10:19 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Aging, Low vision, Tutorials, Speech products, Electronics, Technology, Cell phones, Communication, Blindness, Newly blind, Shopping

FillAnyPDF.com: Greater Accessibility with PDF Forms

FillAnyPDF.com is a website where you upload your PDF form and link to it so other people can fill it out and sign it online. No software is needed. Any PDF form can be used, even if it's not "interactive", so you can get started right away...

Published Mon, Feb 08 2010 8:35 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Employment, Accessible media, Accessibility, Internet, Web sites, Free stuff

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

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

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