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

Chat with Your Facebook Contacts through AIM Instant Messenger

I remember reading a press release from AOL that talked about them working with Facebook and their Chat application programming interface to develop a way to integrate Facebook friends with an AOL buddy list. I knew AOL's Instant Messenger (AIM) was...

Published Fri, Jul 29 2011 6:10 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Tutorials, Accessibility, Communication, Interaction, Computer software, Free stuff, Social media

Cool Uses for Clothespins

I prefer wooden clothespins. They are cheap and last a long time. If you try some of these ideas, you'll see that it is much more frugal to use them instead of buying the normal gadgets and gizmos you might otherwise use. We can start with the obvious...

Published Fri, Jul 29 2011 5:37 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Tutorials, Household hints, Adaptation, Housekeeping, Clothes, Storage, Groceries

Taco casserole

Here's what you'll need: 1 pkg holy guacamole "regular or spicy" any guacamole will do 2 12 ounce cans chili with beans 1 pkg corn tortillas, About 12 1 10 ounce pkg grated cheese. I used Mexican 3 cheese 2 pounds ground beef or turkey...

Published Fri, Jul 29 2011 4:21 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Recipes

DVDLater Saves Movies in the Theater to Your Netflix Queue

Sometimes there's a movie you want to see but you don't have time, don't want to bother, or just don't want to pay to see it in the theater. DVDLater solves that problem for Netflix users by making it super easy to add currently in-theater...

Published Fri, Jul 29 2011 3:57 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Web sites, Services, Movies, Entertainment, Time management, DVD

Keep Your Pet Dog Dry with the Dogbrella

Hmmm, walking around with your dog can be a very pleasant experience, especially when the weather is fine and dandy. What happens when the skies go all dark, and the heavens pour? Most folks would then stay at home and do some obedience training or play...

Published Thu, Jul 28 2011 5:08 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Household hints, Housekeeping, Pets

Corn Dog Casserole

This is a very quick, easy and delicious recipe. Can be served with mustard on the side. Here's what you'll need: 2 cups thinly sliced celery 1 1/2 cups sliced green onions 2 tablespoons butter 1 1/2 pounds hot dogs (beef and pork frankfurters...

Published Thu, Jul 28 2011 4:32 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Recipes

SpeedDots Clear Embossed Screen-Protectors Help Blind/Visually Impaired Navigate iOS Devices With Ease

SpeedDots.com, a California-based company, announces the official release of the SpeedDots Screen Protector, a tactile approach to Apple's iPhone and iPod Touch for those who are blind or have low vision, permitting easy navigation and orientation...

Published Thu, Jul 28 2011 12:11 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Tactile aids, Cell phones, Assistive devices, Blindness resources, Blindness organizations, Macintosh

Individualized Systematic Assessment of Visual Efficiency (ISAVE)

A functional vision assessment tool for use with infants, children, and young adults with significant cognitive, neurological, physical, and sensory impairments who cannot respond reliably to standard measures. Helps the user determine instructional entry...

Published Wed, Jul 27 2011 7:35 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Special education, APH products, Adaptation, Eye research, Disability resources, Accommodations, Infants, DVD

Slide, Twist 'N Solve: A Tactile Brain Teaser from APH

Have fun challenging yourself or your friends while improving your sensory development and shape identification! The attached pieces of this accessible puzzle easily slide and twist. Raised tactile patterns make it easy to identify various patterns; high...

Published Wed, Jul 27 2011 6:57 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Educational aids, Teaching aids, APH products, Low vision, Children, Tactile aids, Disability resources, Recreation, Games

Making Notes A Matter Of Record

Most blind persons--and many dyslexic students as well--rely heavily on audio recording for capturing lecture information. Many will record the entire lecture, while others will quietly whisper notes of the kind they might write with pen or pencil if...

Published Wed, Jul 27 2011 6:26 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, College, Employment, Low vision, Accessible media, Tutorials, Adaptation, Homework helpers, Students, Audio recording, Time management, Note-taking

The Wilson Digital Voice Recorder

The Wilson is a state-of-the art digital voice recorder that is simple to use and inexpensive. Makes a great gift! Record up to eight hours of voice messages and download to your computer via the included USB cable. Features Stores multiple messages Easily...

Published Wed, Jul 27 2011 6:16 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Aging, APH products, Household hints, Assistive devices, Students, Audio recording, Newly blind, USB devices, Organizing, Time management, Note-taking

Outdoor Talking Products

Grilling and Swimming, two great ways to get through a hot summer day. I can't think of a better backyard activity than swimming in the pool, and cooking a great meal on the grill. Here are some talking products that will make both activities easier...

Published Wed, Jul 27 2011 5:47 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: APH products, Low vision, Speech products, Electronics, Assistive devices, Kitchen hints, Audio, Family life, Recreation, Measuring, Cooking, Time management

Food Safety Tips

There are three Main Rules for Food Safety: Keep everything clean in the kitchen. Keep cold foods cold. Keep hot foods hot. Beware of hidden dangers ^DBL Spoiled Food and Food Poisoning Spoiled food is easy to spot since it usually looks and smells bad...

Published Wed, Jul 27 2011 5:43 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: APH products, Tutorials, Safety, Kitchen hints, Eating, Serving, Cooking, Storage

Cooking with a Gas Grill

By Michael Russell Cooking foods with a gas grill has exploded in popularity over the years. 60%-80% of all grilling is done over a gas grill. This is due in part because there are so many advantages in cooking with a gas grill over using a charcoal grill...

Published Wed, Jul 27 2011 5:42 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: APH products, Kitchen hints, Cooking

Must Haves for Any At-Home Chef

By Mike Lansing With the holidays on their way soon, many people will be beefing up kitchens to handle the increased demand for 'fit for a king' meals. Not being a professional Chef shouldn't stop you from being able to cook like one. But...

Published Wed, Jul 27 2011 5:40 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: APH products, Kitchen hints, Cooking, Shopping

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