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

Skype in the Classroom

Teachers already use Skype to connect with other classrooms around the globe, bring in guest speakers without asking them to travel, and take virtual field trips. Now, Skype is making it easier for them to do so. The company has launched Skype in the...

Published Thu, Mar 31 2011 5:32 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Educational aids, Teaching, Teaching aids, Special education, Internet, Web sites, Communication, Interaction

Access to Science

The Access2Science web site is devoted to articles and links on accessibility of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). This site is intended to provide practical information to people with print disabilities, to the parents, teachers, and...

Published Thu, Mar 31 2011 5:09 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: College, Education, Educational aids, Teaching, Teaching aids, Accessible media, Web sites, Mathematics, Students

Too Cold to Use a Cane? Not with This Tip!

I have to thank Carolyn Neifert, a reader of Fred's Head for this tip. She emailed me, wanting to know if I had written a tip about using an ice scraper to keep the hand warm while holding a cane in winter. It turned out that I hadn't written...

Published Thu, Mar 31 2011 2:15 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Household hints, Adaptation, Newly blind, Orientation and mobility, Canes, Health and wellness

How to Apply Makeup

We all like to look good, and a little makeup can help us look even better. When applied correctly, makeup can accentuate our best features. If you are just learning to apply makeup, all the information in this record may seem overwhelming. However, keep...

Published Thu, Mar 31 2011 1:48 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Low vision, Tutorials, Web sites, Assistive devices, Interaction, Streaming audio, Podcast, UK Resources, Magnification devices, Relationships, Beauty and fashion

Internet TV Show for Dads

This site has nothing to do with blindness or visual impairment. It does offer some great information for men. Dadlabs is a great resource for today's modern fathers and is full of parenting and spousal advice. The site has close to three-hundred...

Published Thu, Mar 31 2011 1:37 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Education, Parents, Accessible media, Web sites, Interaction, Blogs, Family life, Information services, Relationships, RSS, Health and wellness

Pill bottle magnifier

What can we say? There's almost nothing as important as being able to read the text on a medicine bottle. This clip-on 2x magnifier fits most prescription bottles. Just clip magnifier to bottle & swing lens outward to magnify text. Folds inward...

Published Thu, Mar 31 2011 1:22 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Aging, Low vision, Reading, Parents, Household hints, Assistive devices, Magnification devices, Health and wellness

How to Build a Large Pill Organizer

I like the idea of a pill organizer. Having a way to keep track of pills is a great way to insure that you always take the right pill at the right time. Some pill organizers are difficult to use. They often have small doors that are hard for the elderly...

Published Thu, Mar 31 2011 12:44 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Aging, Teaching aids, Parents, Tactile aids, Tutorials, Speech products, Household hints, Safety, Assistive devices, Health and wellness

How To Measure Liquid Medicines

To measure liquid medicines, obtain a syringe from any pharmacy. This is the type without a needle. Have a sighted person pull out the plunger to 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, and 1 teaspoon scoring each measurement where the plunger enters the syringe. To measure the...

Published Thu, Mar 31 2011 12:39 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Children, Parents, Tutorials, Household hints, Adaptation, Newly blind, Measuring, Infants, Child care, Health and wellness

EZ Track Medical Record Keeper

The EZ Track Medical Record Keeper is a large print organizational tool for keeping medical records. It provides a system for storing and organizing information on personal identification, medical history, insurance, medications, physicians, and other...

Published Wed, Mar 30 2011 11:06 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: APH products, Low vision, Accessibility, Safety, Writing, Assistive devices, Organizing, Time management, Note-taking, Diabetes, Health and wellness

iSleepDiary: the Website to a Good Night's Sleep

Many people who are blind or visually impaired have issues with sleep. No one seems to know exactly why, a good study still needs to be done to find an exact cause. Until then, we have iSleepDiary. If you are looking into the best way of counting sheep...

Published Wed, Mar 30 2011 10:54 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Web sites, Blindness resources, Health and wellness

Website with Information on Cell Phone Accessibility

by by Susanne Croasdaile Accesswireless.org is a site created by "CTIA-The Wireless Association," an international nonprofit membership organization representing the wireless communication industry. One of the things they focus on is wireless...

Published Tue, Mar 29 2011 4:36 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Accessibility, Electronics, Web sites, Cell phones

Portable Sound Sources from APH

Produces an audio tone that provides directional cues for orientation and mobility, sound localization training, or for playground games. Recommended for all ages. Powered by four C-cells (included) that are easier for you to replace compared to previous...

Published Tue, Mar 29 2011 12:09 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Directional tracking, APH products, Parents, Electronics, Household hints, Safety, Assistive devices, Audio, Newly blind, Sports, Games, Location marker, Reference points

The "Swish" of the Hoop

By Lori M. Miller Whether I have just laced up my Jordan classics to play one on one with my niece and nephews or I'm taking a moment to teach my three year old how to dribble a basketball, I am always thinking of ways to improve my game of basket...

Published Tue, Mar 29 2011 12:08 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Tutorials, Accessibility, Adaptation, Assistive devices, Exercise, Sports, Accommodations, Recreation

Popcornflix

Popcornflix was created for people who want to watch "Great Movies. Free." Popcornflix has full-length movies that will make you laugh, make you cry, scare the heck out of you, or inspire you to hug the person you love. They have compelling...

Published Mon, Mar 28 2011 4:10 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Low vision, Internet, Web sites, Streaming audio, Free stuff, Movies, Entertainment

Things Go Wrong a Guide to Fixing Kitchen Disasters

by Chef Peter Martin Let's face facts; we have all had our fair share of kitchen disasters, even us "professionals", though we might not admit it. From food being too salty, to scorched soups, to broken hollandaise, disasters do, and will...

Published Mon, Mar 28 2011 1:40 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adaptation, Kitchen hints, Cooking, Recipes

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