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

WII Game for the Blind

At the end of 2008 the collaboration partners - MAD multimedia, Principal Blue, TNO and Royal Dutch Visio – had decided to give the concept of Serious Gaming a new dimension. Within two years and with a subsidy from Innovative Action Programme in Groningen...

Published Mon, Mar 21 2011 1:40 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Computer games, Interaction, Children's publications, Recreation

Tennis Balls Can Hide Your Valuables

You like to travel, but you know that if you take your nicer jewelry it might disappear. Here's a great tip that might put your mind at ease. A great way to hide little valuables is in a tennis ball. Cut about a two inch slit in a tennis ball. Now...

Published Wed, Mar 23 2011 12:04 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Household hints, Safety, Travel, Storage

Cutting, Slicing, Grating, And Peeling Foods

The actual process of peeling, slicing, or grating is no different for the blind than for the sighted. As in all phases of cooking, safety depends upon competence and care rather than upon sight. It is much easier and more satisfactory to grate or cut...

Published Wed, Mar 23 2011 12:52 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Low vision, Tactile aids, Safety, Assistive devices, Kitchen hints, Newly blind, Eating, Cooking

Managing Hair Supplies, Not Fishing Tackle

If your daughter or wife have tons of brushes, hairclips, rubber bands, jewelry, you know how crazy it can be keeping it all together in one location and not all over the house. Here's an easy tip that will help them keep things organized and might...

Published Wed, Mar 23 2011 12:43 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Household hints, Adaptation, Health and beauty, Teenagers, Storage, Organizing

Easter Egg Decorating Kit with Tactile Elements

For generations, Easter Sunday and the approach of spring have been celebrated with the decorating of dyed eggs. This deluxe kit makes creating colorful one-of-a-kind eggs fun and easy for everyone in the family, including those who are blind or visually...

Published Thu, Mar 24 2011 1:23 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Low vision, Children, Parents, Tactile aids, Religion, Blindness, Recreation, Shopping, Holiday, Crafts, Art

Speak n Brew: Voice Operated Ten Cup Coffee Maker

Making coffee just got easier, especially for people who are blind and those with low vision. Set the clock and brew time with only your voice, no programming to learn. The Speak n’ Brew Voice Operated Coffee Maker allows anyone to brew hot, fresh coffee...

Published Fri, Mar 25 2011 12:29 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Accessibility, Speech products, Electronics, Assistive devices, Kitchen hints, Cooking

Audio Description

by Donna J. Jodhan One question that I often get asked is this one: How does a blind person follow a movie? That is, how can they follow what is going on in a movie when there is no talking or other noise to tell them what's happening? Enter the world...

Published Fri, Mar 25 2011 1:02 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Accessible media, Accessibility, Audio, Newly blind, Movies, Entertainment, Audio description

The World of Mobile Devices

by Donna J. Jodhan So much has opened up for blind and sight impaired persons with the advent of more accessible mobile devices. Devices such as the accessible cell phone that is now able to accommodate access software, GPS devices, PDAs, and now the...

Published Fri, Mar 25 2011 12:57 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Advocacy, Electronics, Technology, Cell phones, Computers

Moki Helps You Find Movies And TV Shows You Can Watch Online

Hulu, Netflix, Amazon, iTunes, there are so many different services for watching TV content on your computer that an application for making sense of all available offerings is indispensable. Moki.tv is an accessible guide to all the movies and TV shows...

Published Mon, Mar 28 2011 1:13 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Accessible media, Internet, Web sites, Assistive technology, Audio, Free stuff, Movies, Entertainment, Databases, Television programs

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

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

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

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

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

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