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

Screen Readers and Internet Explorer's Informaition Bar

If you are using Windows XP with Service Pack 2, Internet Explorer may block some Web content. Most often this includes pop-up windows or active content, such as preloaded sounds or downloads. When Internet Explorer blocks content, you hear a sound and...

Published Tue, May 11 2010 4:39 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Tutorials, Internet, Safety, Windows, Screen readers

Website Helps You Find Medical Specialists and Patient Reviews of those Specialists

Our health is one aspect of life that should see no compromise. When we get ill, we should know who the right doctor for our illness is and where his/her practice is located. Doctor Finder is a free to use website that lets anyone search and find medical...

Published Mon, May 10 2010 5:14 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Web sites, Health and beauty, Social services, Addresses, Phone numbers

Dare to Dream

by Donna J. Jodhan In a world where everyone is becoming busier just trying to keep up with all kinds of things around them, I still dare to dream. In a world where it appears that we are a bit too busy to care for each other, I still dare to dream. In...

Published Mon, May 10 2010 3:47 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Advocacy, Accessibility, Blindness, Equality

Barriers to Careers

by Donna J. Jodhan Now, please do not laugh when I tell you this one! Believe it or not, most of society still thinks of us blind folks as only being able to play music for a living. You got it! They think of us as musicians and probably so because of...

Published Mon, May 10 2010 3:42 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Employment, Equality

Clean To the Touch: An Interview with Authors Kathy Bull, Susan Lind-Sinanian, and Eleanor Martin

Clean To the Touch: Housekeeping for Teenagers and Young Adults with Visual Impairments , published by Perkins School for the Blind , is a teaching manual containing systematic, easy-to-use, step-by-step techniques that can enable people with visual impairments...

Published Mon, May 10 2010 2:48 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Talking Clocks in Great Shapes

Reizen 3-in-1 Talking Super Cube Practicality meets fun with this multi-functional Talking Super Cube. It makes a great accessory for home or office, adding a touch of style to any environment. With a press of the button on top, this handy little cube...

Published Mon, May 10 2010 12:01 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Aging, Speech products, Electronics, LED products, Assistive devices, Audio, Newly blind

Sync Local Folders, Network Drives, and Dropbox

I have become a big fan of Dropbox . With this service, you can sync files and folders from one computer to another. One of the weaknesses of the Dropbox service is that you can only sync files and folders in the "My Dropbox" folder. What if...

Published Fri, May 07 2010 12:47 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Internet, Technology, Computer software, Free stuff, Windows

How to Make Crockpot Chicken Tacos

How to Make Crockpot Chicken Tacos from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can Edit With minimal preparation, you can make a delicious Mexican-style meal for your family or double the recipe and entertain a crowd. A bonus is that the leftover chicken...

Published Fri, May 07 2010 12:10 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Recipes

How to Make a Breakfast Burrito

How to Make a Breakfast Burrito from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can Edit Breakfast burritos are a great and delicious way to start off your day. By following these directions, you can be sure to make a great breakfast burrito that you will want...

Published Fri, May 07 2010 12:03 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Kitchen hints, Recipes

How to Clean the Tub

How to Clean the Tub from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can Edit This is generally the worst job in any bathroom cleanup. It helps to know how. Steps Spray the cleaner or shampoo at the top of one side, and give it a few seconds to run down to...

Published Thu, May 06 2010 4:01 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Tutorials, Housekeeping

Over 1 Million Digital Books Now Available Free from the Internet Archive

More than doubling the number of books available to print disabled people of all ages, the Internet Archive launched a service that brings free access to more than 1 million books, from classic 19th century fiction and current novels to technical guides...

Published Thu, May 06 2010 3:40 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: College, Education, Educational aids, Teaching, Teaching aids, Reading, Audio books, Accessible media, Ebooks, Internet, Homework helpers, Blindness resources, Students, Entertainment

How to Defend Against Cybercrime on Social Networks

How to Defend Against Cybercrime on Social Networks from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can Edit Cybercrime is a very real issue and a very real danger. To protect yourself, you need to be aware of how you are in danger. Steps Take time to learn...

Published Thu, May 06 2010 3:01 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Parents, Tutorials, Internet, Self-defense, Safety, Technology, Social media

Verbal View Office Ribbon Bar

The programs in the Microsoft Office® 2007 Suite work better together because they now share a common file format and a common user interface. The interface is called the "Ribbon," and it has been the source of frustration and confusion...

Published Wed, May 05 2010 5:08 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Educational aids, Teaching, Teaching aids, APH products, Tutorials, Speech products, Computer aids, Computer software, Windows, CD

How to Recycle Plastic Bags

How to Recycle Old Plastic Bags from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can Edit Wondering what to do with those plastic grocery bags? Here are a few interesting ideas. Steps Take them with you to the grocery store to be reused when bagging your groceries...

Published Tue, May 04 2010 5:41 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Tutorials, Household hints, Adaptation, Kitchen hints, Travel, Storage, Shopping

Papa Murphy's Pizza Instructions

If you've just brought back a deliciously-looking Papa Murphy's pizza from one of their stores, this page may help. It includes all of thehe baking instructions for their products, including pizzas, cheese bread, and cookie dough. Papa Murphy's...

Published Tue, May 04 2010 5:38 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Cooking

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