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

Accessible NCAA News at the Double-A-Zone

Do you like college sports? Living in Kentucky, I love basketball, U of L or U of K, that's for another article. This NCAA blog will appeal to anyone who cares about student athletics and governance. Searchable, and browsable by categories like individual...

Published Wed, Mar 17 2010 5:19 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: College, Accessible media, Web sites, Audio, MP3, Streaming audio, Podcast, News sources, Blogs, Recreational reading, Sports, RSS

If I Believe

by Donna J. Jodhan If I believe in me, then others will believe too and in turn, if I believe in others then soon the world will start believing. This has been my motto for all of my life and it continues to work for me. When I was a kid, I believed that...

Published Wed, Mar 03 2010 2:10 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: College, Employment, Advocacy, Blindness, School-to-work, Job hunting

Sources for Videos about Blindness & Related Topics

The Eyes of Me How do you see yourself, when you can't see at all? Follow four visually impaired teenagers in Texas as they face the usual challenges of adolescence while simultaneously learning to navigate a world designed for the sighted. Click...

Published Thu, Mar 04 2010 9:25 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Education, Educational aids, Teaching, Teaching aids, APH products, Low vision, Interaction, Blindness, Research, Newly blind, Movies, Relationships, Role Models, DVD

Create Your Own Neighborhood Radio Station

I've always been into radio. I don't remember a time when radio wasn't a part of my life. I went to college to be a DJ, obviously had a change of plans after graduating. One thing I've always wanted to do is to run a neighborhood radio...

Published Tue, Mar 09 2010 12:45 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Electronics, Audio, Recreation, Music, Radio

How to Pack a Waste Free Lunch

How to Pack a Waste Free Lunch from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can Edit This is a very easy change you can make for the environment . By carrying your lunch this way, you also avoid trips to restaurants or the cafeteria and you can eat better...

Published Fri, Mar 26 2010 5:51 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: College, Employment, Parents, Tutorials, Household hints, Kitchen hints, Students, Eating

How to Protect Confidentiality and Privacy

by Donna J. Jodhan the protection of confidentiality and privacy is becoming more and more important to everyone. Each time we access the Internet our confidentiality and privacy become a part of the picture. Each time we fill out an online form, our...

Published Sun, Mar 28 2010 10:59 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Advocacy, Accessibility, Internet, Safety, Writing

Macular degeneration: What Is It?

Age-related macular degeneration is the most common cause of sight loss in people aged 60 years and older. The macula is a small area at the centre of the retina, the area at the back of the eye that converts light into images. This area is responsible...

Published Wed, Mar 24 2010 1:43 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Aging, Low vision, Blindness, Eye research, Research

Nominate Someone for The Braille Challenge 2010 Award for Excellence in Braille Instruction

Looking for a way to honor a very special teacher of the visually impaired? From now through April 1st we are accepting nominations for The Braille Challenge 2010 Award for Excellence in Braille Instruction . All nominees are recognized nationally and...

Published Wed, Mar 03 2010 4:22 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Education, Teaching, Special education, Reading, Braille, Writing, Blindness, Role Models

Action Figure Times and The Toy Encyclopedia

Action Figure Times I found a site that is great for parents and kids, and is easy to use for the blind or visually impaired. The site talks about action figures, and you can get good descriptions of their appearance, and much more. Let's look at...

Published Mon, Mar 15 2010 6:11 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Children, Parents, Accessible media, Toys, Web sites, Recreational reading, Teenagers, Databases

Bathroom Humor

By Gayle Yarnall written in France around May 13, 2001 I am totally convinced that the absolute worst time to be blind is when you need to use a public restroom and you are traveling alone or with a man who can only bring you as far as the door and possibly...

Published Tue, Mar 16 2010 12:49 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Tutorials, Accessibility, Safety, Family life, Travel, Orientation and mobility, ADA

Disability News Radio

The "Disability News and Views" radio show discusses the needs of people with disabilities. The show was founded by Monica Moshenko and has been described by many as educational, inspirational and entertaining. It can be heard Sunday's 5...

Published Wed, Mar 17 2010 1:24 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Employment, Advocacy, Internet, Communication, Audio, Streaming audio, News sources, Audio Information Services, Radio, School-to-work, Job searching

Video to Provide Guide Runner Basics

U.S. Paralympics, in conjunction with U.S. Association of Blind Athletes, has created the video resource Basics of Guide Running for Track & Field and Trail . This is a user-friendly video for runners interested in becoming guides for visually-impaired...

Published Fri, Mar 12 2010 1:46 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Educational aids, Teaching, Teaching aids, APH products, Health and beauty, Movies, Exercise, Sports

Residential Schools for the Blind Taken Over by Troops

APH Museum Director Micheal Hudson shares some interesting information. Last week I was researching a curious event in our local history. When Confederate soldiers invaded Kentucky in 1862, Federal authorities seized the Kentucky School for the Blind...

Published Tue, Mar 02 2010 2:47 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: College, Education, APH news, Adaptation, Homework helpers, Blindness, Children's publications, Research, Audio Information Services, Special schools

Save Those Plastic Bags

The scenario: A visually impaired couple moves into their new home. After a couple of months, they realize that they have more garbage bags than they need. However, they have not bought any garbage bags since they got married. Where did all of the garbage...

Published Tue, Mar 23 2010 3:13 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Tutorials, Household hints, Adaptation, Kitchen hints, Housekeeping, Shopping, Organizing, Groceries, Dog guides

NCAA March Madness on Demand

NCAA March Madness on Demand allows you to watch LIVE game broadcasts of CBS Sports television coverage of the NCAA Championship on your computer for FREE! This year, for the first time ever, you'll be able to watch every game of the NCAA Championship...

Published Wed, Mar 17 2010 5:17 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: College, Accessible media, Internet, Web sites, Audio, Streaming audio, Free stuff, Sports, Recreation, Television programs

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