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

What is Computer Vision Syndrome?

Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) is a very real eye problem that affects many people who spend long hours at the computer screen. It is no less an example of repetitive strain injury (RSI) than the strain on the wrist which is often brought on by excessive...

Published Mon, May 31 2010 11:59 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Employment, Aging, Education, Low vision, Web sites, Health and beauty, Computer software, Eye research, Free stuff, Accommodations, Windows, Computers, Blindness prevention

Print Documents in Batches Without Opening Them

Got a host of documents to print? Load them into PrintConductor, and no matter what program created them, you can batch print them without opening the various applications they came from. PrintConductor doesn't require much more explanation. If you're...

Published Mon, May 31 2010 11:45 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: College, Employment, Computer software, Students, Free stuff, Windows, Organizing, Time management

i-vu; Handheld Electronic Magnifier from APH

This highly portable electronic magnifier serves as your own Personal Vision Assistant! The i-vu™ Handheld Electronic Magnifier helps with reading books, menus, bills, seeing pictures, and working on hobbies. Easy-to-use, compact, and rechargeable...

Published Mon, May 31 2010 11:21 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Aging, APH products, Low vision, Reading, Assistive devices, Assistive technology, Students, Magnification devices

How to Reboot Your Sleep Cycle

Many blind and visually impaired people have a difficult time getting a good night's sleep. This article, written by Jason Fitzpatrick, a member of the Lifehacker team has some great tips. Some items you'll read are obviously for the fully sighted...

Published Fri, May 28 2010 3:21 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Health and beauty, Newly blind

Pasta, From Hot to Cold and Back Again

When you're making a pasta dinner, sometimes it seems that by the time you get the meal to the table, everything is hot except the noodles. If you expect a delay in serving the noodles, after you've drained them, place them back into the pan that...

Published Fri, May 28 2010 2:06 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Kitchen hints, Cooking, Storage

Orion TI-36 Talking Scientific Calculator

This calculator has identical functions to the popular Texas Instruments(R) TI-36X calculator. Features Ideal for all students -- junior high through college, algebra I through calculus and applied mathematics such as engineering High-quality speech....

Published Thu, May 27 2010 5:08 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, College, Education, Educational aids, Teaching, Teaching aids, Special education, APH products, Parents, Speech products, Mathematics, Assistive devices, Homework helpers

Avoid FarmVille on Facebook

Lots of people enjoy the game Farmville on FaceBook. The opposite is also true, a lot of people don’t. For people who use screen readers, the game is totally useless because of a lack of accessibility. What they do get to see is tons of Farmville updates...

Published Thu, May 27 2010 3:39 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Tutorials, Computer games, Time management, Social media

NFB: Walking Alone and Marching Together: A History of the Organized Blind Movement in the United States, 1940-1990

The following audio tracks are the book Walking Alone and Marching Together: A History of the Organized Blind Movement in the United States, 1940-1990 . Each chapter has its own track, except for chapters five and seven, which are divided into two tracks...

Published Thu, May 27 2010 12:05 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Advocacy, Audio books, Audio, MP3, Blindness, Research, Blindness organizations, History, Civil rights

The Globe: Tactile and Visual

This table model is a standard 12-inch political globe covered with a tactile clear plastic overlay. Among the overlay's features are continent outlines, higher and lower elevations, and raised latitude and longitude lines. Metal stand with a wood...

Published Wed, May 26 2010 2:21 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Education, Educational aids, Teaching, Teaching aids, Special education, APH products, Low vision, Parents, Accessible media, Tactile aids, Homework helpers, Audio, Students, Geography

Reflections on Becoming a First Time Handler

by Ann Chiappetta I just heard from a friend via email about how her guide dog kept her out of harm’s way. The emotions it provoked as I read the message were the kind the Yiddish word “verklempt” describe. My throat tightened and my eyes stung. How awesome...

Published Tue, May 25 2010 11:52 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Newly blind, Travel, Dog guides, Orientation and mobility

101 Lifehacks for Homeschoolers

Are you homeschooling or thinking about it? It's a daunting task, but there are lots of great ways to make teaching and learning at home work for your family. Here are 101 hacks that can help your family stay on track. Organizing Keep homeschool from...

Published Tue, May 25 2010 4:05 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Education, Teaching, Teaching aids, Special education, Parents, Tutorials, Special schools

The Doctor's Hang-ups

by Donna J. Jodhan Now, I would like to start this blog post by tempering my statement so that I am not misconstrued. Like everything else, there are good doctors and there are not so good doctors. There are friendly doctors and there are not so friendly...

Published Tue, May 25 2010 3:48 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Advocacy, Interaction

How to Conquer Assistive Technology Barriers for Low-Tech Parents

By Laura Legendary If you are a parent who has yet to acquire a cell phone, set the timer on the VCR, or who is unaware that most people no longer use VCRs, you may wonder how assistive technology could fit into your life. After all, you may have never...

Published Tue, May 25 2010 3:12 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Education, Teaching, Special education, Parents, Electronics, Technology, Assistive technology, Blindness resources

Life in the Dorm

Living in a dorm is going to be a shock to your system. The chances are great that going away to college will represent your first substantial time away from home. You will not have a lot of time to get used to these conditions as classes typically begin...

Published Tue, May 25 2010 1:16 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: College, Students, Teenagers

100 Inspiring Ways to Use Social Media In the Classroom

Social media may have started out as a fun way to connect with friends, but it has evolved to become a powerful tool for education and business. Sites such as Facebook and Twitter and tools such as Skype are connecting students to learning opportunities...

Published Tue, May 25 2010 12:19 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Education, Educational aids, Teaching, Teaching aids, Accessible media, Technology, Web sites, Communication, Social media

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