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IRS Provides Assistance for People with Disabilities

Hundreds of the most popular federal tax forms and publications are available for download from IRS.gov for sight impaired individuals. These products range from talking tax forms to Braille formats, and are accessible using screen reading software, refreshable...

Published Wed, Jan 26 2011 2:33 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Employment, Low vision, Braille, Accessible media, Ebooks, Accessibility, Web sites, Banking, Blindness resources, Children's publications, Disability resources, Social services, Accommodations

APH OFFERS DIGITAL RECORDING STUDIO SERVICES

The American Printing House for the Blind operates state-of-the-art digital recording studios producing books, magazines, and other materials through audio cassettes, cds, and digital audio files. We are pleased to announce that our studios and expert...

Published Tue, Jan 25 2011 4:18 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: APH products, Audio books, Accessible media, Accessibility, Communication, Audio, Services, Disability resources, Audio recording, Audio cassettes, ADA, Equality

Federal Quota Funds Help Purchase Materials for Students!

The federal Act to Promote the Education of the Blind provides funds for adapted educational materials for eligible students who meet the definition of blindness. An annual registration of eligible students determines a per capita amount of money designated...

Published Tue, Jan 25 2011 4:15 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Advocacy, Education, Educational aids, Teaching, Special education, APH products, Low vision, Children, Parents, Blindness resources, Students, Services, Equality, Grants

Teach Yourself Braille

After looking around the net, and the APH website, here's my idea of what would make a good "teach yourself braille kit" for the sighted or semi-sighted folks who may lose their vision later in life. Check out this free embossed & print...

Published Tue, Jan 25 2011 4:15 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Educational aids, Teaching aids, APH products, Low vision, Braille books, Reading, Braille, Parents, Books, Web sites, Writing, Interaction, Newly blind, Reference cards

Chili Dog Pizza

Now here's something that doesn't take a long time to make and will surely be a hit with the kids. Here's what you'll need: 2 cups Bisquick 1/2 cup cold water 1 small can chili 5 hot dogs, thinly sliced 1 cup cheddar cheese Now, here's...

Published Tue, Jan 25 2011 4:12 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Recipes

Tips to be Safe in the Kitchen

by Ruth Coleman It is so important to be safe in the kitchen, especially when you have a visual imparity. I wasn’t born blind, but in 1993 blindness began to creep up on me. After having surgeries, and countless rounds of medications to which I had significant...

Published Sun, Jan 23 2011 11:18 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Low vision, Tutorials, Household hints, Safety, Kitchen hints, Blindness, Newly blind, Cooking

Record Phone Conversations

As the title suggests, this is an application that will let you record phone conversations. This can be done without any additional hardware and it's web-based, so there's nothing to download or install. All you have to do is call 877-395-3442...

Published Fri, Jan 21 2011 4:41 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Internet, Web sites, Cell phones, Audio, Free stuff, Audio recording, Note-taking, Phone numbers, Telephones

How to Be a Modern Gentleman

How to Be a Modern Gentleman from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can Edit If it seems like chivalry is dead, you'd be incorrect in assuming such. However, women recognize that it is becoming harder and harder to find the type of man who has...

Published Thu, Jan 20 2011 9:37 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Interaction, Relationships, Dining out

The SOLO V2 Talking Blood Glucose Management System Monthly Program

Today, the U.S. suffers from a national health crisis that directly affects millions of its citizens, whether blind, vision-impaired, deaf, hard-of-hearing, or sighted. This national health crisis is having a profound impact on family relationships, healthcare...

Published Thu, Jan 20 2011 9:16 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Aging, Speech products, Safety, Assistive devices, Health and beauty, Blindness resources, Free stuff, Audio Information Services, Time management, Diabetes, Blindness prevention

Financial Planning for Retirees with Disabilities

by Donna J. Jodhan The financial planning sector needs to start paying more attention to the needs and demands of this particular group as it continues to grow both in size as well as in financial power. Retirees with disabilities have some very unique...

Published Thu, Jan 20 2011 4:58 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Aging, Low vision, Reading, Accessibility, Newly blind

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

New and Exciting APH Products

Greetings APH Friends! Many new and exciting APH products recently became available and we couldn’t wait to share them with you! Here are your new products for a new year, with links to their Shop.APH pages for additional information and ordering procedures...

Published Thu, Jan 20 2011 2:28 AM by Fred's Head from APH

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

Sites Unseen: Traveling the World without Sight

Wendy David can't stay home. Even with a rewarding job as a psychologist for the Veterans Administration in Seattle, she keeps her suitcase packed - just in case. Together with her partner, Larry, who is also blind, they have been to Europe 6 times...

Published Wed, Jan 19 2011 11:54 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Braille books, Ebooks, Tutorials, Blindness resources, Travel, Role Models, Transportation

Meatloaf Cupcakes

One of the problems with a meatloaf is cutting and serving it to guests. This little recipe by Donna Erickson solves that issue, makes a wonderful meatloaf and introduces you to a great sauce to put over the dish when complete. Perfect for company, it...

Published Wed, Jan 19 2011 2:36 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Serving, Recipes

Free Kindle Software with Accessibility Features

Amazon.com has released Kindle for PC that adds accessibility features designed for blind and low-vision customers. Kindle for PC with Accessibility Plugin is a free, downloadable application for your Windows PC. It provides the following accessibility...

Published Wed, Jan 19 2011 2:26 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: College, Low vision, Reading, Ebooks, Accessibility, Speech products, Computer software, Students, Free stuff, Windows

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