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Getting Around in My Home Office

by Donna J. Jodhan Much of the sighted world probably has very little idea as to how a blind person would get around in their office or cubicle. In reality, not much different to someone who is very meticulous but there are a few additional steps for...

Published Wed, Nov 24 2010 4:46 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Employment, Household hints, Family life, Organizing, Orientation and mobility

Website Teaches Alternative Uses for Everyday Items

There are many things out there that have been designed for one use but work well in a variety of places and situations. Those of you who have read Fred's Head already know that dryer sheets can kill static cling and are good for cleaning computer...

Published Thu, Jan 06 2011 3:30 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Tutorials, Household hints, Web sites, Kitchen hints, Housekeeping, Adaptations

GYPSY Girl (Story and Activities)

by Kristie Smith-Armand, M.Ed, CTVI "If you love someone, set them free. If they come back they’re yours. If they don’t, they never were.” Richard Bach Gypsy Girl by: Jamille C. Smith Her one goal in life Is to spread joy and cheer To children and...

Published Wed, Jan 12 2011 6:58 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Educational aids, Teaching, Teaching aids, Special education, Children, Parents, Recreational reading

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

Products Being Sold without Accessible Manuals

by Donna J. Jodhan This is one of my pet peeves and I hope that my message gets out there. Too often, when products are sold and manufacturers beat their chests with pride because they swear that theirs are products that can be used by blind persons,...

Published Fri, Feb 25 2011 1:53 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Advocacy, Accessibility, Shopping

Taco casserole

Here's what you'll need: 1 pkg holy guacamole "regular or spicy" any guacamole will do 2 12 ounce cans chili with beans 1 pkg corn tortillas, About 12 1 10 ounce pkg grated cheese. I used Mexican 3 cheese 2 pounds ground beef or turkey...

Published Fri, Jul 29 2011 4:21 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Recipes

How to Choose a Tie

How to Choose a Tie from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can Edit Few fashion accessories can enhance an outfit like a necktie. And every man should have at least a dozen good ties in the wardrobe. [1] Follow these tips to look your classiest. Steps...

Published Wed, May 18 2011 3:58 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Tutorials, Clothes, Beauty and fashion

Vividbraille

From the website: "Vividbraille takes pride in creating a brand that seemingly is impossible to categorize. The founder and designer, Brock Willsey likes to refer to his brand as simple "metaphoric and intelligent." His idea of a futuristic...

Published Mon, Jan 04 2010 11:11 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Braille, Web sites, Clothes, Shopping

Free High Quality Audio Books at AudioOwl

AudioOwl offers an extensive collection of high quality public domain audio books. They are helpfully organized by genre, including children and teen/young adult. You can browse by genre, or search the entire site by author, title, or key words. A selected...

Published Mon, Jan 25 2010 9:23 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Educational aids, Teaching aids, Reading, Audio books, Accessible media, Web sites, Homework helpers, Audio, MP3, Streaming audio, Students, Podcast, Free stuff

The Blind Are More Exposed to Identity Theft

by Donna J. Jodhan I am making this observation because, as a blind person, I can see where this particular group of people are probably the most vulnerable when it comes to identity theft. True it is that seniors and persons with other types of disabilities...

Published Mon, Nov 09 2009 2:16 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Internet, Writing, Blindness, Newly blind, Computers, Crime

Refresh your Dog Guide with Products from Heininger Automotive

As a dog guide user, I'm always on the lookout for items that will make our lives easier, especially while traveling for long periods of time. I like the following products, sold by SmartHome, made by Heininger Automotive. The first item is the Heininger...

Published Tue, Nov 17 2009 10:45 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Assistive devices, Kitchen hints, Family life, Travel, Storage, Organizing, Pets, Dog guides

What’s the difference between spyware, viruses, malware, adware and grayware?

We hear these names all the time on the internet and in our email but what are they? What do they do? Let's see if we can define these names and tell you a little more about each one. Let’s start with malware. Malware is a general term referring to...

Published Mon, Nov 23 2009 3:31 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Internet, Technology, Computer software, Computers

Terrific Tips for Tea Bags

Tea bags are common around most households. My family loves tea with lots of ice. My wife and I were cleaning out some cabinets and noticed we had a lot of tea bags. This got me thinking about other things that they could be used for. After searching...

Published Wed, Apr 28 2010 2:22 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Household hints, Home maintenance, Adaptation, Health and beauty, Kitchen hints, Housekeeping

How to Use Bump Dots to Maximize Accessibility

by Laura Legendary Whether you are a person with a slight visual impairment, have low vision or no vision, you'll find that these tiny helpers can make tasks at work or home more accessible. What are they? You may not have realized it, but even if...

Published Mon, Mar 29 2010 6:05 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Low vision, Tactile aids, Accessibility, Household hints, Adaptation, Kitchen hints, Newly blind, Household appliances

How to Play Drown the Penny

How gently can the players, if blind, feel the top of the glass to poke the hole before the penny drops? How to Play Drown the Penny from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can Edit Drown the Penny will keep you amused for hours, yet it is very easy...

Published Tue, Mar 23 2010 10:36 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Computer games

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