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

Find Deals without All the Browsing

Everyone likes a good bargain. Most internet users go to either eBay or Amazon to find them. Blind and visually impaired visitors who use screen readers know that neither site would win any awards for usability. Searching through tons of links for a deal...

Published Fri, Apr 30 2010 3:54 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Accessibility, Household hints, Web sites, Shopping, Time management

WGBH Helps You Find Movies on DVD with Audio Description

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment announced in the fall of 2009 that it would include the descriptive narration track created for theatrical release in theaters equipped with WGBH's MoPix systems on DVD and Blu-Ray versions of those films. Universal...

Published Fri, Apr 30 2010 2:06 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Accessible media, Web sites, Movies, Accommodations, Entertainment, Shopping, DVD, Audio description

Enhanced iPhone Screen Protector

Do you find your fingers dancing around the touch screen of your iPhone? Have you ever wondered how to make touch screen navigation a little easier on your Apple device? Solona is proud to introduce a screen protector that transforms your iPhone touch...

Published Thu, Apr 29 2010 11:41 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Tactile aids, Accessibility, Adaptation, Cell phones, Free stuff, Accommodations, Macintosh, Labeling, Reference points

UnknownDevices: Recognize Hardware When Device Manager Can't

When Windows' Device Manager just can't seem to give you information about a piece of hardware, free, open-source utility UnknownDevices will point you in the right direction, allowing you to find the necessary drivers to get it up and running...

Published Thu, Apr 29 2010 11:10 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Computer aids, Computer software, Free stuff, Windows

TinyEyes: Find Out ow Your Baby Sees the World

Have you ever wondered how baby sees the world? Many people believe that babies see in black and white, while other people think they don't see at all. Fortunately, TinyEyes is a simple online image manipulation tool that simulates what a baby sees...

Published Thu, Apr 29 2010 4:52 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Educational aids, Teaching, Teaching aids, Low vision, Parents, Web sites, Eye research, Free stuff, Infants

Labeling Frozen Foods

Labels used in the freezer are especially vulnerable because they get separated from the food or do not last well due to moisture and temperature changes. A good idea to label frozen goods is to collect some of those plastic tie tags that are used to...

Published Thu, Apr 29 2010 2:27 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, APH products, Accessibility, Kitchen hints, Cooking, Storage, Organizing, Labeling, Groceries

Keep Your Children Safe with K9 Web Protection

K9 Web Protection is a FREE Internet filtering and control solution for the home. K9 puts YOU in control of the Internet so you can protect your children. You can configure the software to block or allow categories of websites or enter specific URLs to...

Published Wed, Apr 28 2010 6:04 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Children, Parents, Internet, Household hints, Safety, Computer software, Services, Free stuff, Family life, Crime, Child care

Website Helps You Conjugate Verbs

Conjugating verbs can be a challenge for anyone, especially for those learning the English language. Conjugation.com is there to help. Type a verb into the Conjugation.com edit field and its engine will generate a list of ways that verb can be conjugated...

Published Wed, Apr 28 2010 5:17 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: College, Education, Educational aids, Teaching, Teaching aids, Web sites, Writing, Homework helpers, Students

Fifteen Unconventional Uses for Honey

Honey, aside from being a tasty snack, can be used for a variety of home and health-related applications. With its natural formulation, it is used as a treatment for some illnesses and a vitamin supplement. It is also known to moisturize and disinfect...

Published Wed, Apr 28 2010 4:58 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Tutorials, Household hints, Adaptation, Health and beauty

Eight Brilliant Uses for Bananas

If you ask someone to name a common fruit they see in their kitchen, they’d definitely say “banana!” enthusiastically. Who isn’t familiar with this plant? It’s rich in potassium and other nutrients. Bananas also have a sweet flavor that blends well with...

Published Wed, Apr 28 2010 3:56 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Tutorials, Household hints, Adaptation, Health and beauty, Kitchen hints, Housekeeping, Gardening, Clothes

Terrific Tips for Tea Bags

Tea bags are common around most households. My family loves tea with lots of ice. My wife and I were cleaning out some cabinets and noticed we had a lot of tea bags. This got me thinking about other things that they could be used for. After searching...

Published Wed, Apr 28 2010 2:22 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Household hints, Home maintenance, Adaptation, Health and beauty, Kitchen hints, Housekeeping

Is There an Age Limit?

by Donna J. Jodhan For some time now, I have wanted to write about this but for some reason I have put off doing it because I wanted to make sure that I am not the only one who thinks this way. I have heard from many with their similar experiences so...

Published Wed, Apr 28 2010 1:57 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Aging

My Mission with a Passion

by Donna J. Jodhan When I lost my vision a little over six years ago, I decided that I would follow through on a commitment that I made to myself up until then. A commitment that I had made to myself but never really did much about. A commitment that...

Published Wed, Apr 28 2010 1:36 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Advocacy, Accessibility, Internet

Five Foods That Sabotage Sleep

Many blind and visually impaired people have unusual sleep patterns. If you're having trouble sleeping, what about a midnight snack? Think twice. Here are five foods that can prevent you from getting a good night's rest. Preserved and smoked meats...

Published Wed, Apr 28 2010 1:07 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Health and beauty, Eating

What to Do with Extra Shampoo

Here are some wonderful uses for Shampoo in addition to simply washing your hair! Hairbrush Cleaning: Shampoo is awesome as a hairbrush (or any brush) cleaner. The shampoo will help eliminate the hair oils and residue left on your bristles, as well as...

Published Wed, Apr 28 2010 12:48 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Tutorials, Household hints, Adaptation, Health and beauty, Kitchen hints, Housekeeping

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