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BlindSquare: App Uses Foursquare Data to Help the Blind Navigate Streets

The 20 million+ people on Foursquare have created an incredibly detailed crowdsourced directory. BlindSquare is an IOS app that’s making use of Foursquare’s two billion check-ins worldwide to help blind pedestrians find locations on foot or while using...

Published Wed, Jun 06 2012 2:04 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Directional tracking, Speech products, Cell phones, Macintosh, Travel, Orientation and mobility, Transportation

Adaptations for Young Children Who Are Visually Impaired

by Erin Monahan Children with vision impairments will need to adapt to learn, but families and teachers can also learn some easy adaptations to facilitate that learning. Blindness is legally defined as vision that is worse than 20/200, but visual impairments...

Published Thu, Sep 09 2010 3:05 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Advocacy, Education, Teaching, Special education, Children, Parents, Adaptation, Blindness resources, Family life

Students Can Get Microsoft Software Free

Being a student is often just as challenging for your wallet as it is for your mind. Different colleges require different, advanced toolsets. Each software suite could cost you a small fortune. If not supplied in volume licensing by your school or college...

Published Tue, Oct 12 2010 3:29 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: College, Education, Educational aids, Teaching, Teaching aids, Technology, Computer software, Students, Free stuff, Grants

Meet The Mother of All Curriculums, Frog Street Press’ Pre-K Curriculum

by Kristie Smith-Armand, M.Ed, CTVI (Sung to the tune of Sesame Street’s theme song) “Can you tell me how to get, How to get to Frog Street Press. Come and play The new curriculum is A-OK Friendly themes and learning there That’s where we meet Can you...

Published Thu, Oct 07 2010 5:42 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Education, Educational aids, Teaching, Teaching aids, Special education, Preschool

Express Burn those CDs

by Martin Courcells I'm always attracted to simple applications. Much of the CD burning software out there is full of bells and whistles. Sometimes, I'd rather just have a straightforward, no nonsense application and have an easy way of simply...

Published Thu, Feb 10 2011 11:44 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Tutorials, Audio, Computer software, Free stuff, Windows, Music, DVD, CD

Qwiki!

Qwiki is a multimedia encyclopedia containing more than three million narrated, illustrated, interactive reference entries. To use Qwiki, enter a topic in the search box or select a topic from the "featured" list on the homepage. Then watch...

Published Mon, Jan 31 2011 4:48 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: College, Education, Educational aids, Teaching, Teaching aids, Speech products, Web sites, Homework helpers, Audio, Students, Research

Moving Ahead: Tactile Graphic Storybooks

This print/braille storybook series helps bridge the gap to abstract tactile graphics. Moving Ahead: Tactile Graphic Storybooks are designed to be the next step for preschool and kindergarten students who have had some experience with simple tactile representations...

Published Wed, Mar 02 2011 10:02 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Educational aids, Teaching, Teaching aids, APH products, Preschool, Braille books, Reading, Children, Parents, Tactile aids, Children's publications

How to Freeze Cheese

Hard and semi-hard cheeses such as cheddar, mozzarella and swiss can be frozen with good results once thawed but softer cheeses such as cottage cheese and ricotta will have trouble with the cream separating and changes in texture. If you’re using the...

Published Thu, Nov 12 2009 10:19 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Kitchen hints, Eating, Cooking, Storage, Groceries

Glossary of Teen Slang Around Drugs and Alcohol

This website provides the teen slang terms that are popular references for drugs, alcohol and some of the behaviors associated with them. Included are examples of sentences that offer the context in which they can be used. A must read for any parent or...

Published Thu, Nov 19 2009 1:55 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: College, Educational aids, Teaching aids, Parents, Household hints, Self-defense, Safety, Web sites, Communication, Eye research, Teenagers, Audio Information Services, Crime

Simon Trickster Hand Held Electronic Game

I love finding new electronic games that we can actually play. Some companies understand that flashing lights alone don't make a good game. People want sound and spoken feedback. This game has them all! Can you keep up as you follow the colors bouncing...

Published Mon, Oct 26 2009 10:08 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Speech products, Electronics, Audio, Family life, Recreation, Color identification, Games, Travel

AFB eLearning Center on Aging and Visual Impairment

Developed and produced by the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) Senior Site, this web-based training program is for service providers who work with older adults experiencing vision loss. The material presented will benefit anyone working with adults...

Published Tue, Oct 13 2009 6:04 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Aging, Education, Educational aids, Teaching, Teaching aids, Tutorials, Web sites, Blindness resources, Disability resources, Family life, Social services

Anne Frank: the Writer and Life After the Holocaust

Most of us have read The Diary of Anne Frank. I know that for at least my generation, it was part of the curriculum for reading when I attended school. This site looks at Anne Frank for more than just her diary. It looks into Anne Frank, the writer. She...

Published Wed, Jan 13 2010 5:03 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Education, Educational aids, Teaching, Teaching aids, APH products, Large type books, Web sites, Homework helpers, Audio, Students, UK Resources, Recreational reading, Entertainment, Art

Tips On How to Scent Your Home for a Holiday Party

Christmas smells are enticing, and chances are between the piney smell of the tree and the aroma of the food, you won't need to add much - especially if you're mulling wine or spicing cider. But if your kitchen reeks of garlic - or if your party's...

Published Wed, Dec 23 2009 5:17 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Household hints, Interaction, Kitchen hints, Serving, Cooking, Holiday, Crafts, Recipes, Interior decorating

Over 1 Million Digital Books Now Available Free from the Internet Archive

More than doubling the number of books available to print disabled people of all ages, the Internet Archive launched a service that brings free access to more than 1 million books, from classic 19th century fiction and current novels to technical guides...

Published Thu, May 06 2010 3:40 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: College, Education, Educational aids, Teaching, Teaching aids, Reading, Audio books, Accessible media, Ebooks, Internet, Homework helpers, Blindness resources, Students, Entertainment

Doctor, I'm Seeing Spots

by Laura Legendary A Braille labeler is one of those devices that can be easily overlooked or dismissed in favor of other, more exciting gadgets. However, a Braille labeler is not only a great tool for helping you to become better organized, it can be...

Published Wed, Apr 21 2010 6:13 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Braille, Household hints, Writing, Assistive devices, Kitchen hints, Newly blind, Organizing, Labeling

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