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

When No One is Around

by Donna J. Jodhan O boy! When no one is around to tell me what is happening, what is going on, or what is amiss! That is the world for a blind person like me. When no one is around and I receive mail; I can usually scan it and decipher it but the scanner...

Published Mon, Aug 22 2011 5:49 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness

Oven Fried Cajun Chicken

Here's what you'll need: 1 frying chicken, 6 breasts or 6 leg thigh quarters 1 cup flour Black pepper and garlic powder (for sprinkling) Creole seasoning Paprika Cayenne pepper 1/2 cup butter Here's what to do: Preheat oven to 425F. Pat chicken...

Published Mon, Aug 22 2011 5:27 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Recipes

Saussage Cheese Pie

Here's what you'll need: 1 package crescent rolls (Pillsbury refrigerated rolls in the can. You will find them where the can biscuits are.) 1 8-ounce package brown and serve sausage links 1 cup cheddar cheese 1 8-ounce package sliced mushrooms...

Published Tue, Aug 23 2011 1:33 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Recipes

Oven Baked Pancakes

Here's what you'll need: 6 eggs 1 c. all-purpose flour 2 tsp. baking powder 3/4 c. milk 2 tbsp. butter, melted Now, here's what to do: Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Beat eggs until foamy. Combine flour and baking powder. Add flour mixture and...

Published Tue, Aug 23 2011 1:07 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Recipes

Skype WiFi iOS App Provides Pay-Per-Minute Global Wireless Hotspot Access

Skype has launched their “Skype WiFi” app on Apple’s iOS App Store which grants access to over 1 million hotspots worldwide, for a variable fee. The app charges users Skype accounts, meaning hotspot access is paid for using available Skype Credit. While...

Published Tue, Aug 23 2011 6:24 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Applying for Disability Benefits for Children under Age 18

This document explains the steps involved in applying for disability benefits for children. An application for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and a Child Disability Report are required. The Child Disability Starter Kit answers questions about applying...

Published Tue, Aug 23 2011 6:18 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Parents, Web sites, Banking, Blindness resources, Children's publications, Disability resources, Family life, Social security

Sudoku Partner 6x6

Sudoku Partner 6x6 is a portable, reusable board for setting up and solving 6x6 sudoku puzzles. Its advantage over other sudoku solving boards is that it allows you to mark possible answers in each box to help you keep track of them, without hundreds...

Published Wed, Aug 24 2011 2:20 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Educational aids, Teaching aids, APH products, Tactile aids, Mathematics, Recreation, Games

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

Want to See What Your Website Looks Like to the Blind? Meet the Fangs Screen Reader Emulator

From the author, Peter Krantz: In 2005 I wanted to learn more about how screen readers worked. I discovered that the most commonly used tools were too expensive for web developers to buy. Alas, many of my web developers friends knew little about how their...

Published Wed, Aug 24 2011 6:35 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Accessible media, Internet, Web sites, Interaction, Computer software, Free stuff

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

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

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

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

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

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When No One is Around

Oven Fried Cajun Chicken

Saussage Cheese Pie

Oven Baked Pancakes

Skype WiFi iOS App Provides Pay-Per-Minute Global Wireless Hotspot Access

Applying for Disability Benefits for Children under Age 18

Sudoku Partner 6x6

How to Reuse Balloons

Want to See What Your Website Looks Like to the Blind? Meet the Fangs Screen Reader Emulator

Emergency Procedures For The Blind and Visually Impaired

How to Create an Emergency Road Kit for Your Car

Packing Your Diaper Bag

Emergency Numbers Built into Every Cell Phone

ICE Your Cell Phone (In Case of Emergency)

How to assist people with disabilities in a disaster