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How to Understand Text Language

How to Understand Text Language from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can Edit Have you ever wondered what the odd symbols such as ttyl, brb, lmao, and rofl mean? Perhaps you don't know how to respond when someone texts you this. Just say, "I'll...

Published Thu, Aug 19 2010 4:37 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Aging, Parents, Tutorials, Cell phones, Communication, Teenagers, Time management

Meet The APH Executives in Residence!

Three APH Executives in Residence pose together at Annual Meeting 2009: Kay Ferrell, Phil Hatlen, and Jane Erin. APH has launched a web page devoted to our Executive in Residence program . From time to time since 2005, APH has been privileged to host...

Published Mon, Apr 23 2012 5:03 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Education, Special education, Web sites, APH spotlight

SpokenLayer Helps You Listen to the Web

Plenty of startups give you new and different ways to read content on the Web, but NY-based SpokenLayer wants to give you a way to hear it. The SpokenLayer iPhone app takes text articles online and either gives them to a human to read and record, or it...

Published Wed, May 23 2012 1:17 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Low vision, Reading, Accessible media, Speech products, Web sites, Audio, Macintosh

Enrique Oliu: Knockin' It Out of the Park!

Enrique Oliu: Knockin' It Out of the Park This past Saturday, July 28, the Museum ofthe American Printing House for the Blind held the first installment of its Bards and Storytellers series for summer 2012. This program celebrates entertainment industry...

Published Tue, Jul 31 2012 11:00 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Sports, Radio, APH museum, Personal stories

Jobs for the Blind Blog

I received the following via email from Christopher Gray and wanted to share it with you. Hello: Today marks the opening of the Jobs for the Blind blog. Visit it now at http://jobsfortheblindblog .com. It's a bit of a long URL, but the blog title...

Published Wed, Nov 09 2011 6:23 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Employment, Advocacy, Low vision, Accessibility, Web sites, Blindness, Blogs, Job searching, Social media

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 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

Before Getting to the Office

by Donna J. Jodhan One of the things that often occupies the mind of a disabled person on the way to work is all of the things that need to be faced before reaching the office. It all starts with the walk to the bus stop and ends with the arrival at one...

Published Thu, Oct 27 2011 5:29 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Employment, Travel, Orientation and mobility, Transportation, Personal stories

Halloween on a Restricted Diet

By Terri Mauro For children with diabetes, food allergies, Prader-Willi Syndrome, and other special needs, gorging on Halloween candy can bring more than a tummy ache -- it can be a serious, even life-threatening health risk. These nine sites offer suggestions...

Published Tue, Oct 18 2011 6:05 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Children, Parents, Tutorials, Household hints, Safety, Web sites, Kitchen hints, Holiday, Diabetes, Health and wellness

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

Guide Dog Association Has Innovative Hotline

The National Association of Guide Dog Users (NAGDU) Information & Advocacy Hotline not only offers information about the training and use of guide dogs and the legal rights of individuals who use service animals, it offers the option to speak with...

Published Wed, Jun 06 2012 4:47 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Advocacy, Blindness resources, Accommodations, Information services, Audio Information Services, Dog guides, ADA, Phone numbers

How Being Polite Can Be Insensitive to People with Disabilities

Growing up, we are taught that it is not polite to stare at someone with a disability. However, we are so paranoid that we will mess up and stare that we don’t dare even look at the person. As a result, our well intended politeness inadvertently renders...

Published Wed, Aug 18 2010 12:36 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Tutorials, Communication, Interaction, Relationships

White Cane Safety Day

O&M trainer Pete Wurtzburger watches as a student exits a bus (1965) The familiar white cane with the red band at the bottom is used by blind and visually impaired persons in many countries. The simple device was invented in 1930 by George A. Bonham...

Published Tue, Oct 05 2010 4:44 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Advocacy, Education, Teaching, Assistive devices, Interaction, Newly blind, Blindness organizations, Holiday, ADA, Canes

How to Lock iPad Screen Orientation

How to Lock iPad Screen Orientation from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can Edit With the release of iOS 4.2, the physical switch which allowed you to freeze the iPad's screen orientation was turned into a less useful mute button. Fortunately...

Published Wed, Dec 01 2010 7:18 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Low vision, Tutorials, Cell phones, Macintosh

How I Do My Banking

by Donna J. Jodhan There is no set way for a blind person to do their banking but here is how I do it: First, it is my preference not to use a banking machine. There are several talking banking machines in my area but I prefer to stay away from these...

Published Thu, Jan 20 2011 4:54 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Aging, Braille, Banking, Writing, Newly blind

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