January 2011 - Fred's Head - The Network of Care

The SOLO V2 Talking Blood Glucose Management System Monthly Program

Today, the U.S. suffers from a national health crisis that directly affects millions of its citizens, whether blind, vision-impaired, deaf, hard-of-hearing, or sighted. This national health crisis is having a profound impact on family relationships, healthcare...

Published Thu, Jan 20 2011 9:16 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Aging, Speech products, Safety, Assistive devices, Health and beauty, Blindness resources, Free stuff, Audio Information Services, Time management, Diabetes, Blindness prevention

Financial Planning for Retirees with Disabilities

by Donna J. Jodhan The financial planning sector needs to start paying more attention to the needs and demands of this particular group as it continues to grow both in size as well as in financial power. Retirees with disabilities have some very unique...

Published Thu, Jan 20 2011 4:58 AM by Fred's Head from APH

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

How I Do My Banking

by Donna J. Jodhan There is no set way for a blind person to do their banking but here is how I do it: First, it is my preference not to use a banking machine. There are several talking banking machines in my area but I prefer to stay away from these...

Published Thu, Jan 20 2011 4:54 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Aging, Braille, Banking, Writing, Newly blind

New and Exciting APH Products

Greetings APH Friends! Many new and exciting APH products recently became available and we couldn’t wait to share them with you! Here are your new products for a new year, with links to their Shop.APH pages for additional information and ordering procedures...

Published Thu, Jan 20 2011 2:28 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Educational aids, Teaching, Teaching aids, Special education, APH products, Parents

Sites Unseen: Traveling the World without Sight

Wendy David can't stay home. Even with a rewarding job as a psychologist for the Veterans Administration in Seattle, she keeps her suitcase packed - just in case. Together with her partner, Larry, who is also blind, they have been to Europe 6 times...

Published Wed, Jan 19 2011 11:54 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Braille books, Ebooks, Tutorials, Blindness resources, Travel, Role Models, Transportation

Meatloaf Cupcakes

One of the problems with a meatloaf is cutting and serving it to guests. This little recipe by Donna Erickson solves that issue, makes a wonderful meatloaf and introduces you to a great sauce to put over the dish when complete. Perfect for company, it...

Published Wed, Jan 19 2011 2:36 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Serving, Recipes

Free Kindle Software with Accessibility Features

Amazon.com has released Kindle for PC that adds accessibility features designed for blind and low-vision customers. Kindle for PC with Accessibility Plugin is a free, downloadable application for your Windows PC. It provides the following accessibility...

Published Wed, Jan 19 2011 2:26 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: College, Low vision, Reading, Ebooks, Accessibility, Speech products, Computer software, Students, Free stuff, Windows

Ten Essential iTunes Keyboard Shortcuts

Most applications let you interact with and control them in several ways: by clicking on-screen buttons, choosing menu items, and using your keyboard. Using menu items is probably the slowest way, but it doesn’t tax your memory; you just need to know...

Published Tue, Jan 18 2011 1:02 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Computer aids, Macintosh, Music, Time management

Top 10 Apps by a Teacher of the Visually Impaired specializing in CVI

From a Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) specializing in working with infants and toddlers with cortical visual impairment. iComm - Bappz (because you can add child's own pictures if they have an iPad) Sign 4 Me for iPad - A Signed English Translator...

Published Mon, Jan 17 2011 11:54 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Educational aids, Teaching aids, Special education, Low vision, Parents, Computer games, Cell phones, Computer software, Macintosh, Infants

Three Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

Here's a great recipe that won't make you purchase half the grocery store. 4 cups Wheaties &/or Rice Crispies 12 ounces Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips 4 tablespoons Peanut Butter -- HEAPING Here's what to do: Melt chocolate and peanut butter...

Published Mon, Jan 17 2011 10:26 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Recipes

Inaccessible Surveys

by Donna J. Jodhan For the past few months, I have been receiving a lot of feedback from both readers and clients on the subject of inaccessible surveys. Here is the problem: Many survey companies invite participants to complete surveys online but according...

Published Fri, Jan 14 2011 2:45 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Advocacy, Accessibility

A Sighted Guest

by Donna J. Jodhan In the normal scheme of things, much of society is used to greeting each other in the mainstream way of shaking hands, hugging and/or kissing each other, and waving and/or smiling to each other. However, it can be different when it...

Published Fri, Jan 14 2011 2:38 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Interaction, Newly blind, Dining out

Meal in a Muffin Pan

Here's what you'll need: 1-15 oz can corned beef hash 6 eggs Salt & pepper to taste 1-8.5 oz box corn bread/muffin mix Here's what to do: Grease a 12-cup muffin pan. Divide hash into six of the cups; press into the bottom and up the sides...

Published Thu, Jan 13 2011 4:24 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Recipes

Eight Benefits Of Using Silicone Bakeware

by Helen Rolo Here are eight benefits of why you should consider this type of bakeware: You can easily purchase the baking pans at your local stores and for an economical price. Many will come with a multi-year warranty, which makes them a great investment...

Published Thu, Jan 13 2011 4:13 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Kitchen hints, Cooking

GYPSY Girl (Story and Activities)

by Kristie Smith-Armand, M.Ed, CTVI "If you love someone, set them free. If they come back they’re yours. If they don’t, they never were.” Richard Bach Gypsy Girl by: Jamille C. Smith Her one goal in life Is to spread joy and cheer To children and...

Published Wed, Jan 12 2011 6:58 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Educational aids, Teaching, Teaching aids, Special education, Children, Parents, Recreational reading

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