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

Respect in a Cubicle Environment

by Jane Thompson Cubicle Manners and Etiquette An exceptional article recently landed on my desk by Ellen Reddick. Ellen specializes in training, consulting and coaching in business professionalism and communications. The article tackles the difficult...

Published Tue, Aug 30 2011 4:00 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Employment, Tutorials, Interaction, Health and wellness

Running Shoe Finder

If you're in the market for a new pair of running shoes, this handy tool from Runner's World is a great place to start. Answer a few questions about your physical characteristics and your running style to get customized recommendations. Getting...

Published Mon, Aug 22 2011 12:58 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Web sites, Exercise, Sports, Information services, Shopping, Health and wellness

ICE Your Cell Phone (In Case of Emergency)

A Cambridge-based paramedic has launched a national campaign with Vodafone, a cell phone company in the UK, to encourage people to store emergency contact details in their mobile phones. Bob Brotchie, a clinical team leader for the East Anglian Ambulance...

Published Fri, Aug 26 2011 3:38 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Advocacy, Aging, Self-defense, Safety, Web sites, Cell phones, UK Resources, Disability resources, Travel, Diabetes, Health and wellness

How to assist people with disabilities in a disaster

People with disabilities who are self-sufficient under normal circumstances may have to rely on the help of others in a disaster. Provide Assistance Do you know someone with a disability? People with disabilities often need more time than others to make...

Published Fri, Aug 26 2011 3:36 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Employment, Aging, Education, Parents, Tutorials, Safety, Adaptation, Communication, Interaction, Blindness, Accommodations, Information services, Deafblind, ADA, Veterans, Equality, Publications

Cassette Circulation/Storage Containers

For mailing or storing cassettes. Plastic containers with snap closed straps and slots for mailing labels. Embossed: "Free Matter for the Blind or Handicapped." Six-cassette capacity Container: Catalog Number: 1-02630-00 Click this link to purchase...

Published Mon, Aug 08 2011 12:26 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: College, APH products, Parents, Audio, Family life, Mail, Storage, Audio cassettes, Addresses

Emergency Procedures For The Blind and Visually Impaired

Accommodating People With Disabilities In Disasters: A Reference Guide To Federal Law The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has released a reference guide that outlines existing legal requirements and standards...

Published Fri, Aug 26 2011 3:44 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Employment, Advocacy, Children, Accessible media, Tutorials, Safety, Interaction, Blindness resources, Disability resources, Social services, Accommodations, Deafblind, ADA, Civil rights, Publications

Emergency Numbers Built into Every Cell Phone

World-Wide Emergency Number for Cell Phones The Emergency Number worldwide for Mobile is 112. If you find yourself out of coverage area of your mobile network and there is an emergency, dial 112 and the mobile will search any existing network to establish...

Published Fri, Aug 26 2011 3:40 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Self-defense, Safety, Technology, Cell phones, Travel, Phone numbers

How to Reuse Balloons

How to Reuse Balloons from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can Edit Balloons... so wonderful for celebrations and entertaining but what do you do with them after? Deflating balloons lying around the house taking up space and slowly shriveling are...

Published Wed, Aug 24 2011 6:49 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Tutorials, Adaptation, Games, Crafts

RNIB guide for museums and galleries

The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has produced a new guide in order to help museums and galleries enhance accessibility to blind and partially-sighted visitors. Shifting Perspectives contains information on how organisations and attractions...

Published Thu, Aug 04 2011 3:36 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Accessibility, UK Resources, Accommodations, Art, APH museum, Equality, Publications

How to Create an Emergency Road Kit for Your Car

Having an emergency road kit may mean the difference between sitting on the side of the highway waiting for a tow truck or being able to make your way to your destination. Use a cardboard or plastic box to keep everything in so it doesn't roll around...

Published Fri, Aug 26 2011 3:43 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Tutorials, Speech products, Household hints, Safety, Home maintenance, Assistive devices, Family life, Travel, Organizing

No Way to Verify

by Donna J. Jodhan We are living in an information society and a knowledge based economy where one heavily depends on the other. Without information we are nowhere and without knowledge gathered from information we are unable to make decisions of any...

Published Mon, Aug 29 2011 4:41 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Accessible media, Accessibility, Internet, Writing

Create Keyboard Shortcuts to Favorite Folders in Windows

Got a favorite folder that you're constantly opening in Windows? Want a faster way to get to the files than opening Windows Explorer and navigating to the folder? Essentially, all you need to do is: Right-click on a folder or application from Windows...

Published Mon, Aug 22 2011 1:44 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Tutorials, Accessibility, Windows, Time management

Distance Learning for the Blind

by Donna J. Jodhan Call it a double edged sword; but distance learning for the blind can be viewed in two very different ways. On the one hand, it could open up tons of doors of opportunity for blind persons but on the other hand, it could pose new challenges...

Published Tue, Aug 16 2011 3:37 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Advocacy, Education, Accessibility, Internet, Interaction

How to Prepare for a Long Plane Ride

How to Prepare for a Long Plane Ride from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can Edit Long haul flights require more preparation than short flights, especially if you're leaving for awhile or going overseas. Preparation is the key to enjoying both...

Published Tue, Aug 02 2011 5:22 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Tutorials, Travel, Organizing, Time management, Transportation

Packing Your Diaper Bag

By Kim Prissel While sometimes it feels like your diaper bag outweighs your baby, it is essential to pack necessary items for your outgoing trip. Leaving the house with the right items will help you accomplish the things you need to do away from the house...

Published Fri, Aug 26 2011 3:42 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Parents, Tutorials, Household hints, Travel, Infants, Organizing, Child care

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