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

Talking MP3 Players

by Laz Mesa Looking for an accessible Talking MP3 Player with excellent sound quality but don't want to spend hundreds of dollars? For less than $100, you can get any of these accessible Talking MP3 Players, with up to 8 GB of built-in storage! There's...

Published Wed, Nov 10 2010 2:51 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Audio books, Children, Accessibility, Speech products, Electronics, Assistive technology, Audio, MP3, Audio recording, Newly blind, Teenagers, USB devices, Music, Shopping, Radio

Left Out of Studies

by Donna J. Jodhan This is becoming more and more of a challenge for those of us who have a vested interest in ensuring that the demands and voices of the disabled are taken into consideration when studies are carried out. Within the last few months,...

Published Wed, Nov 10 2010 2:38 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Advocacy, Interaction, Blindness, Disability resources

Are All Blind Persons Unemployed?

by Donna J. Jodhan I'd like to take a few minutes of your time to clear up a very false myth. I am not going to bash society for this terrible misconception; rather, I am going to try and clear it up. So here is the question of the day: Are all blind...

Published Wed, Nov 10 2010 2:32 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Employment, Blindness

Bargains for the Blind

There are lots of sites that track the lowest prices for computers, music, electronics and TV's. It's often hard to find who has the best deal for a talking watch or an accessible cell phone. BlindBargains.com features deals, coupons, bargains...

Published Tue, Nov 09 2010 4:41 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Accessible media, Accessibility, Web sites, Blindness resources, Services, Free stuff, Blogs, Shopping, Email, RSS

How to Change Facebook Font Size

A large majority of you expressed your displeasure for the new Facebook font size, so if you're straining to read your friends' latest status updates, take note: there are a few ways to increase the size of the font with a few simple and handy...

Published Tue, Nov 09 2010 4:30 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Low vision, Reading, Accessibility, Adaptation, Social media

Free File Hosting: Upload Files, Earn Cash!

From the website: INFE.ST is a 100% free file hosting provider. You can earn money online by uploading your files and place the file link on your blog/website, or just share it with your friends. You will be paid for each unique download and get paid...

Published Mon, Nov 08 2010 1:12 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: College, Household hints, Web sites, Students, Free stuff

A Braille Datebook, and Much Much More

by Stacey Robinson My name is Stacey Robinson, and I am thirty-five years old. I've been blind since birth, and have ROP. I think I've used products from APH for most of my life. I began learning Braille at the age of five when I started school...

Published Fri, Nov 05 2010 4:40 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: College, APH products, Braille, Household hints, Writing, Students, Organizing, Time management, Note-taking, Addresses, APH spotlight, Phone numbers, Reference cards, Calendars

GE Patchcord Kit from APH

This kit lets you record directly from one mono audio source (radio, recorder) to another. (The audio source must have an earphone or line-out jack. The recording device must have a microphone or line-in jack.) Patchcord Kit Catalog Number: 1-07170-00...

Published Fri, Nov 05 2010 2:44 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: APH products, Electronics, Audio, Audio recording

Talking Typer for Windows with Enhanced Voicing

Talking Typer is computer keyboarding and typing training software that speaks and displays lessons on screen. Includes drills, practice, and typing games. Adjustable to the student's level of skill and sight impairment. Recommended ages: 6+ All three...

Published Fri, Nov 05 2010 2:36 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Employment, Education, Educational aids, Teaching, Teaching aids, APH products, Parents, Computer games, Speech products, Writing, Computer software, Students, Windows, School-to-work, Note-taking

Candy Cooking Temperature Chart

The following list consists of the hardness, temperature and cold water test information you'll need to make those wonderful goodies your family loves. Soft Ball Stage 234, 240°F, 110 - 115°C, Forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from water...

Published Fri, Nov 05 2010 2:05 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Kitchen hints, Cooking

Royalty Free Music

by Martin Courcelles With the craze of downloadable digital music, we all give our MP3 players a pretty good work out; not to mention our credit cards or PayPal accounts. The one thing people tend to overlook when purchasing all of this music is the fact...

Published Thu, Nov 04 2010 3:32 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Web sites, MP3, Streaming audio, Free stuff, Music

Echolocation: It's Using Your Ears to Help You "See"

by Maureen A. Duffy Rowan is an 18-month-old German Spitz dog. Rowan was also born without eyes, a condition known as anophthalmia . Owner Sam Orchard, a dog breeder in the United Kingdom, was "stunned" when she realized that Rowan was using...

Published Wed, Nov 03 2010 7:39 AM by Fred's Head from APH

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

Party Meatballs

There will come a time when you'll need a filling snack for a party, family event, or for a sports event with the guys. Meatballs always work and here's an easy way to make some. Here's what you'll need: 1 large bag of meatballs (75 to...

Published Wed, Nov 03 2010 5:03 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Sports, Recipes

APH News: November 2010

Exciting New APH Products Announced! Read on to learn about these new products - now available! APH Fall Harvest Sale REVISED! FOCUS in Mathematics Kit Test Ready: Plus Mathematics Book Three Braille DateBook 2011 APH Braille Book Corner 142nd Annual...

Published Tue, Nov 02 2010 5:36 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: APH news

Time Passages for Children Who Are Blind

by Kristie Smith-Armand, M.Ed, CTVI “I’m late, I’m late, for a very important date… No time to say hello, goodbye, I’m late, I’m late” – (from the white rabbit in Alice in Wonderland) ‘Once upon a time’ because of some incredible ‘ clock’ adaptations...

Published Mon, Nov 01 2010 5:12 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Education, Educational aids, Teaching, Teaching aids, Special education, APH products, Tactile aids, Computer games, Speech products, Time management

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