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

ServiceMagic Connects You to the Right People

Headquartered in Golden, Colorado, ServiceMagic connects consumers with screened and approved local service professionals. Their network consists of over 80,000 customer-rated service pros in hundreds of categories, such as home improvement, cleaning...

Published Wed, May 25 2011 4:52 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Accessibility, Household hints, Home maintenance, Web sites, Housekeeping, Eye research, Services, Free stuff, Information services, Databases, Shopping, Reference points, Phone numbers

Greater iTunes Accessibility with Blind Tunes

Hello, my name is John Martyn and I am 100% blind. I lost my vision in August 2008 and this is my second accessibility script. iTunes is a great program and is semi-accessible by default, but it could be easier, more accessible, and faster to work with...

Published Mon, May 02 2011 3:13 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Accessibility, Web sites, Audio, MP3, Computer software, Free stuff, Macintosh, Music

Meeting the Challenge of Finding Employment

Maybe you are a high school student who needs a job for the summer. Maybe you are an adult who has just lost your sight. Perhaps you are a blind or visually impaired person who is graduating from college. Regardless of your specific situation, you will...

Published Wed, May 11 2011 8:23 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: College, Employment, Tutorials, Internet, Web sites, Writing, Homework helpers, Blindness resources, Research, Information services, School-to-work, Job searching, Transition, Equality

How to Find Big and Tall Men's Clothes

How to Find Big and Tall Men's Clothes from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can Edit Finding properly fitting clothing when you're big or tall can be a challenge. The good news is that it can be done, and on a variety of budgets. Steps Do...

Published Wed, May 18 2011 3:57 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Tutorials, Clothes, Shopping, Beauty and fashion

My Accessible Google: Non-Visual Access to Google's Calendar Application

Povidi LTD has announced that for the first time users who are visually impaired will now be able to access Google's Calendar Application. Up until now, this robust, online means of organizing one's calendar has been virtually inaccessible to...

Published Tue, May 17 2011 1:05 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: College, Employment, Accessibility, Web sites, Adaptation, Students, Free stuff, Organizing, Time management, Calendars

Stem Stumper: Puzzle Gaming for Visually Impaired on the iPhone

You can't go too far in the App Store without coming across yet another cute puzzle game. They're everywhere, but even in that crowded field, Stem Stumper provides an experience that's unique. While the gameplay itself may not be original...

Published Mon, May 16 2011 3:45 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Directional tracking, Accessibility, Computer games, Audio, Recreation, Macintosh

iBraille By Zeitgeist Games

Have a blind friend that can’t fully appreciate the wonder that is your iPhone? Are you blind yourself, finding most apps frustratingly off-limits? Well, the nice people down at ZeeGee Games have the solution for you. From the team that brought you iSundial...

Published Mon, May 09 2011 5:43 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Educational aids, Teaching aids, Reading, Braille, Parents, Writing, Communication, Computer software, Free stuff, Macintosh

Over There?

This is a mystery that has perplexed the Blind for some time. The story has been told in various ways on the internet. I believe sighted folks will enjoy this and may stop using the term when giving directions to someone who is blind or visually impaired...

Published Wed, May 18 2011 5:04 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Advocacy, Directional tracking, Low vision, Interaction, Blindness, Newly blind, Orientation and mobility, Personal stories

Yes I Can Enjoy Swimming

by Donna J. Jodhan Well, here is another misunderstanding for me to clear up. Much of the sighted world has a very hard time understanding and believing that blind persons can enjoy swimming. Of course they can and I am living proof. In addition to ice...

Published Tue, May 10 2011 5:32 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Exercise, Sports, Recreation, Personal stories, Health and wellness

Picture Maker: Wheatley Tactile Diagramming Kit and Accessories

Fun, colorful tactile board can be used for numerous educational activities! Includes a felt covered board measuring 21 1/2 x 11 1/4 inches, and a wide variety of Velcro-backed pieces that attach to the board in an infinite number of patterns. Features...

Published Fri, May 27 2011 5:48 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Education, Educational aids, Teaching, Teaching aids, Special education, APH products, Children, Parents, Tactile aids, Toys, Interaction, Students, Disability resources, Games, Storage

Directional Tracking with the Hide & Seek Plush Monkey

One of the downsides of being the eldest child is that when your siblings can't crawl, they're pretty boring playmates. What's a 4 year old to do when they get bored playing peekaboo with the baby? Other than cause mayhem, which 4 year olds...

Published Thu, May 12 2011 3:30 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Directional tracking, Children, Toys, Electronics, Audio

The Lighting Guide Kit: What Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments Need to Know about Lighting

The Lighting Guide Kit includes a Better Vision Lamp and a book about appropriate lighting for students with visual impairments. What Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments Need to Know about Lighting is a booklet that helps teachers, administrators...

Published Fri, May 27 2011 5:18 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: College, Educational aids, Teaching, Teaching aids, Special education, APH products, Low vision, Parents, Tutorials, Assistive devices, Homework helpers, Students

Recreational Sports; A Benefit to the Blind

A Canadian perspective by Donna J. Jodhan As an avid ice skater and as someone who has recently become more interested in cross country skiing, I have decided to do my best to push the benefits of recreational sports for blind persons. Here in Toronto...

Published Tue, May 17 2011 3:55 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Advocacy, Sports

Reach Out and Teach: Helping Your Child Who is Visually Impaired Learn and Grow

The empowering guide that taught parents and teachers how to promote the development of young children with visual and multiple impairments has been updated and reconceptualized to reflect today's families' concerns and the latest research findings...

Published Wed, May 11 2011 8:14 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Education, Educational aids, Teaching, Teaching aids, Special education, Parents, Books, Ebooks

Please Pay Up for Our Expertise

by Donna J. Jodhan In the normal scheme of things, whenever someone requests the services of another with special knowledge or special skills, or whenever specialized skills or knowledge are required, it is almost expected that the one requesting it is...

Published Tue, May 10 2011 5:28 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Employment, Advocacy

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