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Make FREE Calls on Your IOS Device with magicJack

FREE Calls to U.S. and Canadian phone numbers or to any magicJack number, anywhere in the world. magicJack APP will NEVER use your mobile minutes and does not require a voice plan. WiFi or 4G recommended. magicJack APP is 100% FREE and does not require...

Published Mon, Oct 03 2011 3:36 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Cell phones, Communication, Audio, Computer software, Free stuff, Macintosh, Telephones

How to Peel an Onion Quickly

How to Peel an Onion Quickly from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can Edit Try this method to cut and peel any sized onion in seconds! Steps Cut an onion in half vertically. Place the two halves "cut side down" on the cutting board. Cut...

Published Thu, Sep 15 2011 6:02 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Tutorials, Kitchen hints, Cooking

2 Minute Microwave Fudge

Who doesn't like fudge? Who wants to take all day to make it? Not me! Here's a great recipe that will have you licking your fingers in about two minutes! Here's what you'll need: 1 pound of powdered sugar 1/2 cup cocoa 1/4 teaspoon salt...

Published Sun, Dec 11 2011 10:36 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Holiday, Recipes

Daily Deals for Dog Guides

Not just for dog guides, but any dog really! For folks like you and me, there's Groupon . For dogs, there's DoggyLoot.com. On DoggyLoot.com, nothing but treats and toys for dogs are offered. Both local and national deals are featured and by submitting...

Published Wed, Nov 23 2011 4:30 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Web sites, Shopping, Pets, Dog guides

If I Can Hear What You Can See!

by Donna J. Jodhan What should developers bear in mind when ensuring that their websites are fully accessible to those who are blind and partially sighted? The short version response in my humble opinion would be if i can hear what you can see then what...

Published Tue, Jan 31 2012 11:29 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Accessible media, Accessibility, Internet, Web sites, Writing

Get That Old Folding Cane Repaired

Received this via email and wanted to share. We can repair the elastic in that favorite folding cane of yours for $17.00, and that includes shipping with in the 48 states. Just send Paypal payments to repair2012@embarqmail.com and include the length of...

Published Tue, May 01 2012 4:43 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Tactile aids, Blindness, Travel, Orientation and mobility

APH and Dollywood Foundation Partner to Make Books Available in Braille

APH AND DOLLYWOOD FOUNDATION PARTNER TO MAKE BOOKS AVAILABLE IN BRAILLE Louisville, KY (August 1, 2012) – Since June of 2011, the American Printing House for the Blind (APH) and the Dollywood Foundation have been working to expand Dolly Parton’s Imagination...

Published Fri, Aug 10 2012 1:29 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Preschool, Braille books, Braille, Books, APH spotlight

Make Your Own Tactile Matching Game

Make Your Own Tactile Matching Game (Article originally from WonderBaby.org, reproduced with permission. See original article. ) Do you ever look at all those little applesauce, fruit or yogurt cups piling up in your recycle bin and wonder if you could...

Published Mon, Aug 20 2012 12:38 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Educational aids, Teaching aids, Preschool, Tactile aids

How to Add Your Facebook Stream to Windows Live Messenger

You can now add your Facebook updates directly to Windows Live Messenger and share your Facebook updates with anyone you choose. The following steps will get you up and running! Select “Add (Manage Services)” in the right bottom side of the Messenger...

Published Wed, Aug 25 2010 3:32 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Tutorials, Accessibility, Interaction, Computer software, Information services, Windows, Relationships, Social media

Parents' Guide to Transition of Adult Children

This guide has tools for parents to prepare them for their child's transition from public school to postsecondary education & adulthood. Includes information about laws that protect parents' rights as well as the rights of adult children in...

Published Mon, Aug 23 2010 4:29 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: College, Education, Educational aids, Special education, Parents, Tutorials, Web sites, Disability resources

Multisensory Books for Blind Children and Parents Available from the Braille Institute

All of the Braille Institute's multisensory books, which are part of their free Special Collection Program , were developed in consultation with their Child Development professionals and evaluated in the field by parents, teachers and librarians who...

Published Fri, Sep 03 2010 5:06 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Educational aids, Teaching aids, Special education, Preschool, Braille books, Reading, Children, Parents, Tactile aids, Books, Children's publications

Universally Accessible Products, A Benefit

by Donna J. Jodhan Make your products universally accessible and I can guarantee you that this is the way to go! What am I singing about this day? Very simple indeed! So many manufacturers and developers are petrified when they hear the term universally...

Published Fri, Sep 24 2010 1:40 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Advocacy, Aging, Accessibility, Electronics, Technology

Instruction In Music from NLS

Audio-recordings available from the Talking Books Collection of the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS) include a set of cassette tapes with instructions to use when teaching or learning chording on a keyboard instrument...

Published Wed, Aug 11 2010 6:33 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Education, Braille books, Audio books, Accessible media, Tutorials, Adaptation, Students, Research, Free stuff, Music

Read Websites with RoboVoice

RoboVoice is a web service that will let you have any page that you come across when surfing the internet read out loud. This means that you can visit a page, have it read aloud while you head to another and navigate it as usual. The first page will continue...

Published Fri, Jul 02 2010 12:15 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Aging, Low vision, Reading, Internet, Speech products, Web sites, Computer software, Time management, Screen readers

Sirius XM: More Accessible To The Visually Impaired

The original Pulsar app brought Apple and Sirius XM together to create magic. Apple computer users could finally stream Sirius XM’s Premium Online content the way it should be done. Pulsar did it right! For starters, a browser wasn’t required. The interface...

Published Tue, Jul 20 2010 10:48 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Accessible media, Accessibility, Internet, Audio, Computer software, News sources, Macintosh, Entertainment, Music, Radio

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