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Internet Broadcasting Audio Tutorial

Jonathan Mosen and Brian Hartgen have developed The Mushroom FM Fun guys Guide to Internet Broadcasting . This is an audio tutorial that will help get you up and running in the world of internet broadcasting. The tutorial runs for 3 hours 20 minutes,...

Published Fri, Jun 04 2010 3:21 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Employment, Audio books, Accessible media, Tutorials, Internet, MP3, Streaming audio, Recreation, Radio

How to Make Rocky Road

How to Make Rocky Road from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can Edit Rocky road is a traditional chocolate confectionery often made for school fairs and bazaars. It is popular as a home treat too, delighting both adults and children alike. Consisting...

Published Fri, Jun 04 2010 3:10 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Parents, Recipes

Replay Music from Applian Technologies

The Applian Technologies for Blind Users site was created by an enthusiastic user of these recording products for Windows-based computers. Here's a quote from the page that sums up why people like this software. "Does your streaming leave you...

Published Fri, Jun 04 2010 2:25 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Accessible media, Internet, Audio, MP3, Computer software, Streaming audio, Audio recording, Windows, Music, Radio, Organizing, Time management

Tim Cordes: one of the few sightless doctors in the country

It’s not uncommon for co-workers to stumble upon Tim Cordes (pictured) sitting in the dark. Cordes is blind. As an infant, he was diagnosed with Leber’s disease, a rare degenerative condition of the retina that gradually steals one’s sight. Cordes still...

Published Fri, Jun 04 2010 12:49 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Employment, Health and beauty, Newly blind, Role Models

Audio Darts for the Blind

Audio Dart Master is the first accessible dartboard designed for home use by those who are blind and visually impaired. The board uses computer and speech technology to enable blind players to orient shots. All menus speak and the board’s online help...

Published Tue, Jun 01 2010 3:53 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Computer games, Speech products, Electronics, Interaction, Audio, Family life, Recreation

Bill Nye Debunks Top Eye Myths

Was Bugs Bunny right? Do carrots really improve your eye sight? Well, not exactly. Eating carrots won't make you see better than you already do, but Bugs' favorite snack is packed with important vitamins and nutrients that can help protect vision...

Published Tue, Jun 01 2010 12:18 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Health and beauty, Eye research

What is Computer Vision Syndrome?

Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) is a very real eye problem that affects many people who spend long hours at the computer screen. It is no less an example of repetitive strain injury (RSI) than the strain on the wrist which is often brought on by excessive...

Published Mon, May 31 2010 11:59 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Employment, Aging, Education, Low vision, Web sites, Health and beauty, Computer software, Eye research, Free stuff, Accommodations, Windows, Computers, Blindness prevention

Print Documents in Batches Without Opening Them

Got a host of documents to print? Load them into PrintConductor, and no matter what program created them, you can batch print them without opening the various applications they came from. PrintConductor doesn't require much more explanation. If you're...

Published Mon, May 31 2010 11:45 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: College, Employment, Computer software, Students, Free stuff, Windows, Organizing, Time management

i-vu; Handheld Electronic Magnifier from APH

This highly portable electronic magnifier serves as your own Personal Vision Assistant! The i-vu™ Handheld Electronic Magnifier helps with reading books, menus, bills, seeing pictures, and working on hobbies. Easy-to-use, compact, and rechargeable...

Published Mon, May 31 2010 11:21 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Aging, APH products, Low vision, Reading, Assistive devices, Assistive technology, Students, Magnification devices

How to Reboot Your Sleep Cycle

Many blind and visually impaired people have a difficult time getting a good night's sleep. This article, written by Jason Fitzpatrick, a member of the Lifehacker team has some great tips. Some items you'll read are obviously for the fully sighted...

Published Fri, May 28 2010 3:21 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Health and beauty, Newly blind

Pasta, From Hot to Cold and Back Again

When you're making a pasta dinner, sometimes it seems that by the time you get the meal to the table, everything is hot except the noodles. If you expect a delay in serving the noodles, after you've drained them, place them back into the pan that...

Published Fri, May 28 2010 2:06 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Kitchen hints, Cooking, Storage

Orion TI-36 Talking Scientific Calculator

This calculator has identical functions to the popular Texas Instruments(R) TI-36X calculator. Features Ideal for all students -- junior high through college, algebra I through calculus and applied mathematics such as engineering High-quality speech....

Published Thu, May 27 2010 5:08 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, College, Education, Educational aids, Teaching, Teaching aids, Special education, APH products, Parents, Speech products, Mathematics, Assistive devices, Homework helpers

Avoid FarmVille on Facebook

Lots of people enjoy the game Farmville on FaceBook. The opposite is also true, a lot of people don’t. For people who use screen readers, the game is totally useless because of a lack of accessibility. What they do get to see is tons of Farmville updates...

Published Thu, May 27 2010 3:39 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Tutorials, Computer games, Time management, Social media

NFB: Walking Alone and Marching Together: A History of the Organized Blind Movement in the United States, 1940-1990

The following audio tracks are the book Walking Alone and Marching Together: A History of the Organized Blind Movement in the United States, 1940-1990 . Each chapter has its own track, except for chapters five and seven, which are divided into two tracks...

Published Thu, May 27 2010 12:05 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Advocacy, Audio books, Audio, MP3, Blindness, Research, Blindness organizations, History, Civil rights

The Globe: Tactile and Visual

This table model is a standard 12-inch political globe covered with a tactile clear plastic overlay. Among the overlay's features are continent outlines, higher and lower elevations, and raised latitude and longitude lines. Metal stand with a wood...

Published Wed, May 26 2010 2:21 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Education, Educational aids, Teaching, Teaching aids, Special education, APH products, Low vision, Parents, Accessible media, Tactile aids, Homework helpers, Audio, Students, Geography

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