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

BBC Save Our Sounds documentaries

Join the Discovery team on their journey to explore soundscapes. Why are sounds that we take for granted slowly disappearing? The two documentaries are presented by acoustic engineer Professor Trevor Cox. Each programme features a range of experts including...

Published Thu, Dec 30 2010 5:07 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Audio, Streaming audio, Travel

AudioTag: Get the Title of Music Found in Files and Videos

We've all been there: you hear a song in a commercial, over the radio, or in a video clip and you can't figure out who the artist is. AudioTag scans your files or YouTube videos and returns a list of matches. You can use AudioTag by uploading...

Published Thu, Dec 30 2010 4:45 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Web sites, Audio, MP3, Research, Music, Databases

New Year's History

Have you ever wondered why we celebrate the passing of one year and the beginning of the next? Or where and when it all started? I've got another great website that will answer these questions, keep reading to find out! This site is really simple...

Published Thu, Dec 30 2010 4:17 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Teaching, Web sites, Homework helpers, Students, Holiday, History

Share Files on Twitter

Twitter is one of the most popular places on the internet today. It's a great way for the blind and visually impaired to share information quickly around the world, in real-time, easily and within seconds. Today, I'm going to show you some effective...

Published Wed, Dec 29 2010 1:26 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Internet, Web sites, Interaction, Computer software, Free stuff, Social media

Braille Translation Software

Many braille transcribers use braille translation software to convert electronic files into a braille format ready to emboss. There are several different braille translation software products available today, and some of these are designed for translating...

Published Tue, Dec 28 2010 11:34 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Reading, Braille, Web sites, Writing, Assistive technology, MP3, Computer software, Free stuff, Blindness organizations, Windows, Macintosh, Email, Note-taking

Oven Temperature Conversion Chart

The formula to convert Fahrenheit to Celsius is (°F - 32) / 1.8 = °C The following list has two numbers, °F is listed first, then °C. 20 -7 30 -1 40 4 50 10 60 16 70 21 80 27 90 32 100 38 110 43 120 49 130 54 140 60 150 66 160 71 170 77 180 82 190 88...

Published Tue, Dec 28 2010 4:10 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Mathematics, Kitchen hints, Cooking, Recipes

Low Vision Train Trekking

by Maurie Hill Vision comes in handy when traveling home for the holidays. But if you can’t drive, you’ll need to be a little more imaginative when it comes to getting from point A to point B. My husband recently drove me one hour to the closest Amtrak...

Published Tue, Dec 28 2010 3:59 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Low vision, Tutorials, Travel, Transportation, Phone numbers

Braille Contraction Lookup Dictionary

If you want to know how a word is written in contracted braille, check the accurate and easy-to-use BRL: Contraction Lookup Dictionary! From the website: "This is a simple program to provide you with the proper contraction for a given word. To use...

Published Fri, Dec 17 2010 4:11 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Educational aids, Teaching, Teaching aids, Special education, Braille, Web sites, Writing

Planning Ahead Turkey Tips

When buying a turkey, allow 1 pound per adult serving if the bird weighs 12 pounds or less. For larger turkeys, count on 3/4 pound for each serving. If you want leftovers, buy a bird that's 2 to 4 pounds larger than the size you'll need for serving...

Published Fri, Dec 17 2010 4:01 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Tutorials, Kitchen hints, Eating, Cooking, Holiday, Groceries

Outline Maps of the United States in Braille and Large Type

These braille and large type maps are consumable, allowing teachers to mark them for specific lessons. All on 17 x 15 inch paper. Braille maps are embossed on 80 lb. braille paper. Large type maps are printed in black ink on nonglare paper. Braille and...

Published Fri, Dec 17 2010 3:52 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: College, Education, Educational aids, Teaching, Teaching aids, Special education, APH products, Large type books, Braille books, Tactile aids, Books, Homework helpers, Students, Travel, Geography

The Christmas Feeling

by Donna J. Jodhan Christmas for me is simply a plethora of feelings, emotions, and so much more. Christmas for me is a season where so many memories race across my mind. I can tell you that Christmas for me can be viewed in two different ways; as someone...

Published Fri, Dec 17 2010 2:25 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Aging, Low vision, Newly blind, Holiday

Tasting and Feeling Holiday Books

by Kristie Smith-Armand, M.Ed, CTVI “I tasted life.”- Emily Dickinson I once read a fascinating quote by Nais Nin- “We write to taste life twice, in the moment and in retrospection”. When I read Mr. Nin’s words, I finally realized for the first time that...

Published Fri, Dec 17 2010 1:44 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Education, Educational aids, Teaching, Teaching aids, Special education, APH products, APH spotlight

Microwave Peanut Butter Fudge

Who says you can't make fudge? Take some of this to the next office party! Here's what you'll need: 2/3 cups butter 2/3 cup peanut butter (chunky or smooth) 6 cups powdered sugar 1/3 cup milk 1 tbsp. vanilla Here's what to do: In a large...

Published Fri, Dec 17 2010 12:52 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Recipes

Cooking with Confectioners Sugar

Confectioners', powdered, or icing sugar is granulated sugar that has been beaten, crushed, trampled, stomped, trodden, squashed, and ground into a fine powder. Because it tends to form clumps, confectioners' sugar is augmented with about 3 percent...

Published Fri, Dec 17 2010 12:13 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Kitchen hints, Cooking

Braillable Labels and Sheets

These clear, blank self-adhesive labels can be brailled and used to label items around the home, school, and office, such as: household appliances; canned goods; greeting cards; books; CDs; folders. The labels come in a variety of packages and sizes for...

Published Thu, Dec 16 2010 11:21 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Employment, APH products, Braille, Parents, Accessibility, Household hints, Writing, Assistive devices, Kitchen hints, Family life, Accommodations, Organizing, Labeling

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