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

Using iOS accessibility to make text larger

One of the first places to start, when wanting to make what's on your iPhone easier to read, is to make the text larger in four of iOS's major apps: Mail, Calender, Contacts and Notes. To access this feature go to Settings > General > Accessibility...

Published Fri, Sep 30 2011 3:37 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Aging, Low vision, Reading, Accessibility, Electronics, Macintosh

We Must Not Compromise

by Donna J. Jodhan This is the one thing that the blind and sight impaired community needs to keep uppermost in there minds. We must not compromise. Whenever we demand something which we feel is our legitimate right to have, we must not compromise. Whenever...

Published Fri, Sep 30 2011 5:14 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Advocacy, Accessibility, Blindness, Newly blind

ColorTest II: Talking Color Analyzer for People Who Are Blind or Color-blind

ColorTest II is a hand-held device that helps the user distinguish colors independently. It has hundreds of uses at home, work, or school, including selecting your own wardrobe; identifying products from the package color; determining if fruit is ripe;...

Published Fri, Sep 02 2011 4:33 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, APH products, Low vision, Parents, Speech products, Electronics, Assistive devices, Audio, Newly blind, Clothes, Color identification, Games, Organizing, Beauty and fashion

The Eternal Internship

by Donna J. Jodhan There is no doubt that many companies probably have the best of intensions in mind when they set up internship programs that are aimed at attracting disabled applicants. These programs are almost always laid out with the best of intensions;...

Published Sun, Sep 11 2011 11:55 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Employment, Advocacy, Accommodations, Rehabilitation, School-to-work, Job searching

Want to Own Your Own Business? Hadley Can Show You How!

The Forsythe Center for Entrepreneurship (FCE) is part of Hadley's Adult Continuing Education Program. The goal of this new initiative is to provide individuals who are blind or visually impaired with the knowledge, resources and networking opportunities...

Published Fri, Sep 23 2011 6:03 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: College, Employment, Education, Internet, Family life, School-to-work, Job searching

Comprehensive Clinician's Guide to Low Vision from the Experts at Lighthouse International

A comprehensive, updated publication, The Lighthouse Clinician’s Guide to Low Vision Practice, from the experts at Lighthouse International, is now available from the 106 year-old nonprofit in vision rehabilitation and education. The 200-page book will...

Published Mon, Sep 12 2011 1:14 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Aging, Education, Educational aids, Teaching, Teaching aids, Low vision, Blindness, Blindness resources, Eye research, Research, Newly blind, Publications, Health and wellness

How to Personalize the Settings on Your iPad 2

How to Personalize the Settings on Your iPad 2 from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can Edit There are many different ways to customize the settings on your iPad. Among the most important are Notification settings, location services, and carrier...

Published Fri, Sep 30 2011 3:31 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Tutorials, Internet, Macintosh, Travel

Clothes Slipping on the Hangers? Use Hockey Tape to Hold Them in Place

There are certain clothes that just don't seem to want to hang on wooden clothes hangers, but if you don't want to replace every hanger in your closet, here's a simple tape wrapping trick to keep clothes from falling. Use hockey tape, or any...

Published Fri, Sep 30 2011 5:59 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Household hints, Adaptation, Storage, Beauty and fashion

SpeaksVolumz Talking Measuring Cup

Talk about convenience! The SpeaksVolumz™ Talking Measuring Cup is convenience personified! This measuring cup SPEAKS the measurements. If you want the volume in cups, ounces, milliliters, or grams – push a button. If you want the weight – push a button...

Published Fri, Sep 23 2011 4:35 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Speech products, Electronics, Assistive devices, Kitchen hints, Assistive technology, Measuring, Cooking

Tennis Begins with Love: 30-Love Tennis Kit from APH

by Kristie Smith-Armand, M.Ed, CTVI The other day, I was in my cubicle when I began to hear laughter from a colleague. I could also hear the sound of a tennis ball. I ran into Karen’s cubicle and watched a grown woman’s eyes light up while she bounced...

Published Mon, Sep 12 2011 12:21 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Educational aids, Teaching aids, APH products, Exercise, Sports, APH spotlight, Personal stories

The History of Labor Day

Have you ever wanted to know why we celebrate Labor Day? I know, it's a good time to get away from the workplace, but there's other reasons to celebrate and this website will break it down for you. Sections of the site include: Labor Day History...

Published Fri, Sep 02 2011 5:22 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Employment, Teaching, Web sites, Homework helpers, Students, Holiday, History

Sports Organizations for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Want to learn more about your favorite sport? Follow the links below. They'll lead you to resources that can help you learn all about sports and recreational opportunities for people who are blind or visually impaired. These resources have been organized...

Published Thu, Sep 01 2011 3:05 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Teaching, Parents, Blindness resources, Research, Newly blind, Exercise, Sports, Blindness organizations, Recreation, Health and wellness

The United States Association of Blind Athletes

by Sarah K. Bradley The United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) is a community based organization of the United States Olympic Committee and serves individuals who are blind or visually impaired across the United States. Our vision is a world...

Published Thu, Sep 01 2011 3:02 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Teaching, Special education, Parents, Blindness resources, Exercise, Sports, Blindness organizations, Recreation

Rosetta Translation announces Braille translation service

After a number of incoming requests for Braille in the company’s areas of expertise: legal, financial, technical and medical translation, Rosetta Translation a London- based language services provider decided to fully research and then later integrate...

Published Wed, Sep 14 2011 7:47 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Braille, Accessible media, Accessibility, Web sites, Writing, Blindness resources, UK Resources, Audio Information Services, ADA

Non-Food Uses for Your Freezer

Other than keeping your popsicles and frozen veggies frosty, who would have thought that your everyday freezer had so many uses? The freezer can be used in a variety of useful ways that don't involve perishable food. Store batteries in the freezer...

Published Fri, Sep 30 2011 4:21 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Household hints, Adaptation, Kitchen hints, Computers, Storage, Beauty and fashion

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