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

Ten Uses for a Toaster Oven

Here are a few of the things you can use a toaster oven for. Tell us in the comments how you use yours. Warm plates before serving. Many large ovens only go down to 200°F which can be too high. A counter-top oven goes lower. I like heating plates for...

Published Wed, Jan 26 2011 4:28 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Low vision, Adaptation, Kitchen hints, Cooking

How to Be a Modern Gentleman

How to Be a Modern Gentleman from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can Edit If it seems like chivalry is dead, you'd be incorrect in assuming such. However, women recognize that it is becoming harder and harder to find the type of man who has...

Published Thu, Jan 20 2011 9:37 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Interaction, Relationships, Dining out

Tips to be Safe in the Kitchen

by Ruth Coleman It is so important to be safe in the kitchen, especially when you have a visual imparity. I wasn’t born blind, but in 1993 blindness began to creep up on me. After having surgeries, and countless rounds of medications to which I had significant...

Published Sun, Jan 23 2011 11:18 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Low vision, Tutorials, Household hints, Safety, Kitchen hints, Blindness, Newly blind, Cooking

There's Hope for Pandora

Hope is a desktop application for the blind that brings accessibility to Pandora, the popular Internet radio service. Pandora is an online service that enables you to create and customize your own internet radio station. Through the feedback that you...

Published Wed, Jan 05 2011 11:00 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Internet, Interaction, Computer software, Streaming audio, Recreation, Windows, Entertainment, Music

Father of the Blues and Father of AFB

While working in the Migel Library recently, one of our librarians made an amazing find. A signed copy of Father of the Blues, the autobiography of W.C. Handy, inscribed to Mr. and Mrs. Migel! W. C. Handy (1873-1958) was a blues composer and musician...

Published Mon, Jan 10 2011 4:50 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Blindness, Research, Music, Role Models, History

ptoogle The Price of Your Next Item

From the website: "ptoogle is pronounced with p silent as toogle, a twitter search engine for pricing. The desire to research on the latest deals and gossip about prices of stuff on the internet promoted us to create ptoogle. It actually started...

Published Thu, Jan 06 2011 1:02 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Web sites, Research, Shopping, Social media

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

Blindsided

According to a 2008 U.S. Census Bureau report, 6.2 percent of the United States population between ages five and 15 has some kind of disability, 1.1 percent specifically with a sight or hearing impairment. The teen character in this book learns to cope...

Published Mon, Jan 31 2011 10:18 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Teaching aids, Audio books, Blindness, Newly blind, Teenagers

How to Cook Bacon in the Microwave

How to Cook Bacon in the Microwave from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can Edit If you love crunchy, crispy bacon, you'll be glad to know that there's a quick way or two to cook bacon without making a greasy mess. Have a care to cook enough...

Published Wed, Jan 26 2011 10:02 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Kitchen hints

Teach Yourself Braille

After looking around the net, and the APH website, here's my idea of what would make a good "teach yourself braille kit" for the sighted or semi-sighted folks who may lose their vision later in life. Check out this free embossed & print...

Published Tue, Jan 25 2011 4:15 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Educational aids, Teaching aids, APH products, Low vision, Braille books, Reading, Braille, Parents, Books, Web sites, Writing, Interaction, Newly blind, Reference cards

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

Fasten Seat Belts for Some Videos About Cultural Norms

Fasten Seat Belts is a neat website designed to help travelers learn the cultural norms of the places they plan to visit. The site is funded in part by the European Commission's Life Long Learning Program. Fasten Seat Belts offers videos for travelers...

Published Tue, Jan 04 2011 1:33 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Education, Educational aids, Teaching, Teaching aids, Tutorials, Web sites, Interaction, Streaming audio, Movies, Travel

2011 Nomination Process for the Hall of Fame: Leaders and Legends of the Blindness Field

The Hall of Fame is now accepting nominations for 2011 induction consideration. If you are interested in learning more about the process for submitting a nominee to join the 44 inductees, please visit: www.aph.org/hall_fame/nominate.html . The nomination...

Published Mon, Jan 31 2011 9:00 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Hall of fame

Website Teaches Alternative Uses for Everyday Items

There are many things out there that have been designed for one use but work well in a variety of places and situations. Those of you who have read Fred's Head already know that dryer sheets can kill static cling and are good for cleaning computer...

Published Thu, Jan 06 2011 3:30 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Tutorials, Household hints, Web sites, Kitchen hints, Housekeeping, Adaptations

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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