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Little Christmas Tree

by Donna J. Jodhan It was the night before Christmas and in my dreams, I slipped lazily and happily into memory lane. Another time had come and as I stood there, the little Christmas tree twinkled in front of my eyes. The tree smelled so wonderful! It...

Published Wed, Dec 21 2011 5:08 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Holiday, Personal stories

Different Views From Different Generations

by Donna J. Jodhan A few weeks ago, I decided to take some time to go out there and listen to the views from blind people of different generations. Specifically, what are their views on the issues of such subjects as employment, education, and accessibility...

Published Thu, Nov 10 2011 4:01 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Employment, Education, Low vision, Accessibility, Assistive technology, Blindness

Making Your Digital Marketing More Accessible

I had an opportunity to sit down with Jason Falls and talk about accessibility. Jason recently posted the following to his blog, Social Media Explorer and I wanted to share it here. Making Your Digital Marketing More Accessible by Jason Falls There are...

Published Wed, Nov 30 2011 2:55 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Low vision, Accessible media, Accessibility, Web sites, Writing, Blindness, Social media, Speech programs

Trials and Tribulations in the Airport

by Ann Chiappetta I stood at the ticket counter waiting for the skycap for assistance to the departure gate. My bag was checked and my dog had done her business before arriving. I was mulling over the threat of my flight being canceled due to the storm...

Published Fri, Jul 02 2010 4:53 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Blindness, Travel, Dog guides

Prius Offers Optional Noise to Alert Pedestrians

Most consumers want a car that's quiet on the road. But Toyota's Prius is too quiet at times, and an optional speaker system will help give the car some of the noise it's lacking. According to the Associated Press, Toyota will start selling...

Published Fri, Aug 27 2010 12:52 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Safety, Audio, Orientation and mobility, Drivers

Cooking Turkey from the Frozen State

Introduction A common problem is waking up on Thanksgiving morning and realizing that the turkey has not been thawed, and there is not enough time to thaw it in the refrigerator or in flowing water at 70ºF, which takes hours. There is a very simple solution...

Published Tue, Nov 16 2010 4:33 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Safety, Cooking, Recipes, Time management, Holidays

Commercials That Do Not Tell All

by Donna J. Jodhan It has always been a standard practice for advertisers to create and produce commercials that are glitzy, flashy, and commercials that are packed with lots of visual effects. For after all, these are the ones that more often than not...

Published Wed, Oct 20 2010 1:41 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Advocacy, Low vision, Blindness, Newly blind, Television programs

The Tools of New York Point

This wood and nickel-plated brass desk slate was set up to write in the New York Point system. Our APH museum has a lot of braille-writing tools. We have the first successful mechanical braille writer, invented in Illinois in 1892. We have handwriting...

Published Fri, Mar 18 2011 4:11 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Braille, Writing, Recipes, History, APH museum, APH spotlight, Personal stories

There's Hope for Pandora

Hope is a desktop application for the blind that brings accessibility to Pandora, the popular Internet radio service. Pandora is an online service that enables you to create and customize your own internet radio station. Through the feedback that you...

Published Wed, Jan 05 2011 11:00 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Internet, Interaction, Computer software, Streaming audio, Recreation, Windows, Entertainment, Music

Parents, Keep USB Cables Away from Young Children

This article from the Colorado Daily reminds us that that while these cables and gadgets we use are now commonplace, everyday items, they still carry a current and should be treated with care. Trinity remains at Children's Hospital with third-degree...

Published Fri, Jan 08 2010 2:13 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Children, Parents, Electronics, Household hints, Safety, Technology, Computer aids, Cell phones, Health and beauty, USB devices, Infants, Child care

50 Free Online Documentaries You Need to See

Documentaries provide us with some of the most effective learning methods of all. Though often biased, documentaries give us first-hand accounts of the people and situations that drive our culture, and allow us inside access to some of the most remote...

Published Sun, Dec 13 2009 11:55 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: College, Education, Educational aids, Teaching, Teaching aids, Low vision, Internet, Homework helpers, Streaming audio, Students, Movies, Television programs

Finally, Posted Notes for the Visually Impaired

How many of you have received a document at work or school with one of those little posted notes attached? How do the sighted folks write on those little things? How do they read them? I always wished they had posted notes in a size that I could write...

Published Wed, Dec 16 2009 2:26 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Employment, Aging, Low vision, Household hints, Writing, Communication, Note-taking

Use Twitter On MSN

TwitOnMSN is a nifty online service that lets you use Twitter on MSN. It gives you the ability to follow and send updates directly through your MSN. To get started, simply login to your MSN account and add TwitOnMSN006@Live.com to your contacts. Next...

Published Fri, Dec 04 2009 3:54 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Internet, Technology, Web sites, Adaptation, Communication, Interaction, Free stuff

Freeze Up Talking Category Game

If you're familiar with the word game Scattergories, the premise is similar. The game will give you a category and a letter and you must come up with an answer that fits. The game is timed and is intended for two to eight players. It talks and is...

Published Wed, Oct 28 2009 12:05 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Educational aids, Teaching aids, Speech products, Electronics, Family life, Recreation, Games

Mobile versions of your favorite sites make great accessible alternatives

by Laura Legendary It took me quite awhile to become an Amazon shopper. It wasn't because I didn't like to save money, or have merchandise delivered to my door, or because I felt no desire to join the online shopping revolution. It was that I...

Published Mon, Mar 08 2010 12:35 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Low vision, Accessible media, Accessibility, Internet, Web sites, Adaptation, Cell phones, Time management

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