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

A STEPP in the Right Direction for Accessible Textbooks

The STudent E-rent Pilot Project (STEPP) is an eTextbook rental program offering cost-effective textbooks that "all" students can read. Cost-Effective: Save an average of 50% or more off the retail cost of a new hardcopy textbook purchase. Convenient...

Published Tue, Jul 19 2011 3:59 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: College, Education, Reading, Accessible media, Ebooks, Accessibility, Web sites, Students

A Note from Dr. Jane Erin

To the Staff at APH, As an Executive in Residence at APH during 2010-2011, I want to express my appreciation to all of the staff for your thoughtfulness and hospitality during my time in Louisville. Even though my experience took place during one- or...

Published Wed, Jul 20 2011 4:59 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: APH spotlight

How to Choose the Right Skirt for Your Figure

How to Choose the Right Skirt for Your Figure from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can Edit Not in the mood for a dress today? Don't forget the wonderful world of skirts! Perfect for dressing up or down an outfit - but which style for your beautiful...

Published Thu, Jul 21 2011 1:50 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Clothes, Teenagers, Shopping, Fashion and beauty

Use a Pillow Case to Clean Your Ceiling Fan Without the Mess

If you've tried cleaning a ceiling fan, you know it's not an easy task with standard tools. It's actually really simple and hassle-free if you just use a pillow case. I know, it sounds crazy, but here's how it works: Hook your old pillow...

Published Thu, Jul 21 2011 4:57 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Tutorials, Household hints, Adaptation, Housekeeping

Use a Seam Ripper to De-Tangle Vacuum Cleaner Rollers

If you've got pets, a wife with long hair or your home just seems to pick up a lot of lint, this tip is for you! Even the best vacuum cleaners will eventually begin to get hair and stray strings and fibers wound around the roller at the bottom. When...

Published Thu, Jul 21 2011 4:58 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Household hints, Adaptation, Housekeeping

Tennis SERVES Teaches Tennis to Students With Visual Impairments

The mission of Tennis SERVES is to teach people who have visual impairment or blindness to play and enjoy the game of tennis, with a dream of one day seeing tennis played in the Paralympics. Sejal "Sage" Vallabh, a Massachusetts high school...

Published Thu, Jul 21 2011 5:37 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Exercise, Sports, Recreation

Behind the scenes at APH: Reflections on my experiences as an Executive in Residence

Jane Erin Jane Erin, Ph.D., The University of Arizona In the spring of 2010, I began to talk with APH personnel about how I might gather data related to student performance on the Woodcock-Johnson III (WJIII) achievement test, which had recently been...

Published Fri, Jul 22 2011 12:24 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: APH spotlight

My Favorite Scrap Books

by Donna J. Jodhan As long as I can remember, and with or without sight, scrap books have always been one of my favourite pastimes. When I was a kid, my cousins used to clip all of my favourite pictures and photos out of magazines and newspapers and then...

Published Mon, Jul 25 2011 6:08 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Audio, Movies, Crafts, APH spotlight, Personal stories

Socializing in the Workplace

by Donna J. Jodhan For a disabled employee, socializing in the workplace can often be very challenging; but at the same time, it can also be a challenge for the mainstream employee. For the disabled employee, the question in one's mind is how much...

Published Mon, Jul 25 2011 6:03 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Employment, Interaction, Disability resources, Dining out, Orientation and mobility

How to Make Pizza Casserole

How to Make Pizza Casserole from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can Edit Pizza casorole is a quick and easy (not to mention tasty) arecipe! Ingredients Pizza sauce Noodles Water Steps Boil water. Get pizza sauce and your choice of cheese. Put them...

Published Mon, Jul 25 2011 10:58 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Recipes

How to Make Taco Pizza

How to Make Taco Pizza from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can Edit Pizza is a favorite meal for many people, but it can become boring week after week. Spice it up with this taco pizza for dinner tonight. Ingredients 1 pound ground meat (beef, veal...

Published Mon, Jul 25 2011 10:56 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Recipes

Chordless Phones for the Home That Talk

NOTE: This is just a sample of the phones you'll find at Zalmar.com that feature talking caller ID. For more options, click this link to visit Zalmar.com and search for the word "talking" in the search box. Accessories and additional phone...

Published Tue, Jul 26 2011 1:39 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Low vision, Accessibility, Speech products, Audio, Newly blind, Household appliances, Telephones

Braille Institute's VisionSim FREE App for iPhone, iPad and Android Devices

Braille Institute has launched a mobile app that they hope you will find useful when talking with families, friends and other professionals about the effects of vision loss. Braille Institute's VisionSim FREE app for iPhone, iPad and Android devices...

Published Wed, Jul 27 2011 2:44 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Aging, Educational aids, Teaching aids, Low vision, Blindness, Computer software, Free stuff, Macintosh

GAMES for People With Sensory Impairments

A valuable book that initiates exploration and stimulates the reader’s creativity and resourcefulness! Physical education teachers and activity/recreation directors find GAMES for People With Sensory Impairments: Strategies for Including Individuals of...

Published Wed, Jul 27 2011 2:25 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Educational aids, Teaching, Teaching aids, Special education, APH products, Books, Ebooks, Exercise, Games, Health and wellness

The Blind Chick’s Walk Through Comic Con 2011

Fashion from the Geeks by Sassy Outwater I wasn’t planning on being there—that’s what they all say—but received an unexpected (but much appreciated) invitation to attend San Diego Comic Con this weekend. I was a Comic Con virgin, and boy was I in for...

Published Wed, Jul 27 2011 2:14 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Personal stories, Beauty and fashion

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