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

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

How to redeem a code in the iTunes Store

Now that I have an iPad, I like receiving iTunes gift cards. I wasn't sure how to use them, and I thought there might be others who were wondering the same thing, so here's some instructions. How to redeem an iTunes Gift Card on a computer Install...

Published Fri, Aug 05 2011 5:40 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Tutorials, Computer software, Shopping

How to Practice Airplane Etiquette

How to Practice Airplane Etiquette from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can Edit When traveling by air, you're sometimes forced to rub elbows (literally) with people you don't know. In close quarters and for extended periods of time, a little...

Published Wed, Aug 03 2011 9:58 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Tutorials, Interaction, Travel, Transportation

Find a Red Cross Shelter Online or with Your IOS Device

In an emergency, you may find the need to go to a shelter. The American Red Cross website lets you search for open Red Cross shelters by address, city, state, and/or zip code. Shelter information is updated every 30 minutes from the National Shelter System...

Published Fri, Aug 26 2011 4:23 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Household hints, Safety, Web sites, Cell phones, Family life, Social services, Information services, Macintosh, Databases

Tips to Prep Your Mobile Phone During a Disaster

Here's some great tips to keep your cell phone running for as long as possible. Until you lose power, keep your wireless phone batteries charged at all times. Have an alternative plan to recharge your battery, such as using your car charger or having...

Published Fri, Aug 26 2011 4:59 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Tutorials, Household hints, Safety, Cell phones, Family life, Organizing, Time management

Homemade Baby Wipes

by Shannon Dunlop Store-bought wipes have alcohol and other chemicals. Go the inexpensive and healthier route. Your baby will be relieved he/she will not get diaper rash! You will need a roll of Bounty half sheets paper towels, baby oil, baby shampoo...

Published Mon, Aug 29 2011 4:58 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Parents, Tutorials, Household hints, Infants

Website That Make Sure You Go Back to School Without Forgetting Anything

Packing for a first year or return trip to college or a residential school program is stressful enough without trying to make sure you remember everything you needed to pack, buy, or have delivered to you when you arrive. College Packing List generates...

Published Wed, Aug 10 2011 10:56 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: College, Household hints, Web sites, Housekeeping, Students, Shopping, Organizing, Time management, Special schools

How to Sharpen a Kitchen Knife

by Alan Henry A dull knife is a cook's worst enemy, and easily the most dangerous tool you can have in your kitchen. Thankfully, keeping your knives in good condition to use isn't terribly difficult, and you probably already have the tools required...

Published Tue, Aug 16 2011 4:10 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Tutorials, Household hints, Safety, Kitchen hints

Store Knives Upside Down to Avoid Dulling the Blades

If you have a knife block and keep your knives in their slots, one simple way to keep the knives from resting on their blades and dulling as you slide them in and out is to turn them over and store them with the blade facing up. It's a simple kitchen...

Published Tue, Aug 16 2011 3:56 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Safety, Kitchen hints, Storage

Curb Cuts No Good for Me

by Donna J. Jodhan Curb cuts have turned out to be a big blessing for many; for those in wheelchairs, moms with strollers, and delivery staff hurrying along with heavy parcels. However, for blind persons, it is the opposite. Why is this? Because when...

Published Mon, Aug 29 2011 4:50 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Accessibility, Orientation and mobility, ADA

Dream Host Your Next Website

by Terrell Jones Would you like some great web hosting from a great hosting company that is easy to use and accessible for the blind? Then check out Dream Host. When you sign up, you get the following features. A free domain with a hosting plan. Unlimited...

Published Mon, Aug 08 2011 4:51 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Accessibility, Internet, Technology, Web sites, Computers

Safe Candles for the Blind

by Linda Stewart Have you heard of Scentsy Flameless Candles? I am a blind consultant. These candles really appeal to me for a number of reasons. First and foremost, all you do to heat the wax is flip a switch. A small lightbulb under the place where...

Published Tue, Aug 02 2011 1:44 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Household hints, Safety, Web sites, Housekeeping, Shopping, Interior decorating

VA Paralympic Program Office Launches Website for Disabled Veterans

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has launched its Paralympic Program website as part of VA’s ongoing commitment to support the rehabilitation and recovery of disabled Veterans through participation in adaptive sports. One of the highlights of the...

Published Mon, Aug 22 2011 4:04 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Aging, Web sites, Disability resources, Sports, Veterans

What Do Coworkers Think?

by Donna J. Jodhan In the normal scheme of things, many persons would often say that they do not really care what their coworkers think about them but for many persons with disabilities, it may be a bit different. Now, when I say this I should probably...

Published Fri, Aug 05 2011 5:55 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Employment, Advocacy

Chili Cheese Dip

Here's a great snack to serve at your next card night. This is a favorite in our house. Here's what you'll need: 1 can chili, no beans 1 onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped butter 8 oz. chunked cheddar cheese 1 can cream of mushroom...

Published Fri, Aug 12 2011 12:30 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Recipes

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