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

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

How to Choose a Tie

How to Choose a Tie from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can Edit Few fashion accessories can enhance an outfit like a necktie. And every man should have at least a dozen good ties in the wardrobe. [1] Follow these tips to look your classiest. Steps...

Published Wed, May 18 2011 3:58 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Tutorials, Clothes, Beauty and fashion

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

Coupon Codes, Savings and Discounts at CouponSpace.net

By using free coupon codes provided on this site, users can save up to 90% on their regular purchases while shopping online at their favorite stores. Coupon codes are added twice a day by the CouponSpace editorial team and at the moment, the site has...

Published Tue, May 17 2011 4:14 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Household hints, Web sites, Shopping

Please Don't Patronize Me

by Donna J. Jodhan As a blind person, one of the most annoying and upsetting challenges for me is when someone patronizes me. When a person speaks to me in a tone that they would normally use for a kid, when they pat me on the hand and say something like...

Published Tue, May 17 2011 3:59 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Advocacy, Interaction, Newly blind

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

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

Android Has a Voice for Your RSS Feeds

WebTalks is an Android app that can speak your favorite RSS feeds. This works both online and offline, and in the latter case, WebTalks reads preloaded content that you have provided. An application such as this one will be more than handy for people...

Published Tue, May 17 2011 12:35 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Reading, Speech products, Cell phones, Audio, Time management, RSS

Blind man is fire department’s ‘eyes’ for underwater operations

A 10-year-old boy has slipped and fallen into a tank near Medavakkam. Neighbours call the fire and rescue department. But the fire-fighters of the Tambaram fire station immediately make a call to Sundrarajan of Jalladampettai, near Pallikaranai. The 38...

Published Mon, May 16 2011 11:23 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Personal stories

Spice Up Your Smile with these Sexy Summer Lip Tips

by Sassy Outwater I was watching TV last night; in the space of one comercial break, I heard ads for three different brands of lipstick. One stays on all day. Another comes in 52 luscious must-have shades. The last one hydrates for that perfect soft sweet...

Published Mon, May 16 2011 4:01 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Tutorials, Beauty and fashion

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

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

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

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

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

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