February 2012 - Fred's Head - The Network of Care

Those Treasured Story Books

by Donna J. Jodhan Ah! To be a kid once more or I should say it like this! To dream of when I was a kid! Those happy times when my dad and my older brother Robert used to read to me. What fun I used to have; imagining as they read to me. Dad and Robert...

Published Wed, Feb 29 2012 9:06 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Reading, Children, Parents, Interaction, Family life, Personal stories

The Workplace Syndrome

by Donna J. Jodhan For lack of a better term, this is what I call it; the workplace syndrome. The workplace has now taken on so many new meanings and dimensions and we need to keep this in mind as we attempt to add the needs and demands of blind and partially...

Published Wed, Feb 29 2012 9:00 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Employment, Accessibility, Interaction, Assistive technology

How to Wear Red Lipstick

How to Wear Red Lipstick from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can Edit Zarpor.com says that red lips are the quintessential sexy look but getting it "just right" can take a little know-how. Red lips are a classic look as seen on many a...

Published Thu, Feb 16 2012 12:04 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Beauty and fashion

My Dogs and I

by Donna J. Jodhan First there was Yella; a fat and happy Lab. Then came Lion and Tiger, her huge and handsome sons. Then finally there was Boyo and Brownie, the grand children of Yella. My treasured ones, my best companions. These are the ones that gave...

Published Mon, Feb 13 2012 4:35 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Family life, Pets, Personal stories

Where Can One Find Accessibility Expertise?

by Donna J. Jodhan Where can one find accessibility expertise to help in the web design/development/support cycle? One would be surprised to learn how close at hand this expertise is and how available it can be. It's right here in our backyards; blind...

Published Mon, Feb 13 2012 3:29 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Employment, Accessible media, Accessibility, Internet, Writing

The TOAD Assessment and Activity Kit Croaks Away Frustration

by Kristie Smith, M.Ed, CTVI Toad Dreams That afternoon the dream of the toads rang through the elms by Little River and affected the thoughts of men, though they were not conscious that they heard it.--Henry Thoreau The other day, my mother, Jamille...

Published Wed, Feb 08 2012 6:20 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Educational aids, Teaching, Teaching aids, Special education, APH products, Parents, Tactile aids

APH News: February 2012

APH News Your monthly link to the latest information on the products, services, and training opportunities from the American Printing House for the Blind. February 2012 Exciting New APH Products Announced! Read on to learn about these new products - now...

Published Thu, Feb 02 2012 11:12 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: APH news

Mom and I, We Make a Team

by Donna J. Jodhan As a blind person, it is vitally important for me to be able to have someone who can be my eyes. For me, that's my mom. For as long as I can remember, she has been my eyes; using her natural ability to help me cope. She has found...

Published Wed, Feb 01 2012 12:22 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Aging, Newly blind, Family life, Personal stories

February 2012 - Fred's Head

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