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The Benefits of Braille
by Donna J. Jodhan Some may argue that the need for learning Braille may be on the way out given the evolution of access technology and its ability to efficiently interact with the more popular electronic formats. This may be true but as someone who grew...
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Mon, Mar 07 2011 10:59 PM
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That's a Big, Big Tweet
Is a tweet which is longer than 140 characters a tweet? Or is anything longer than that a regular message? Or (to look at it from another angle), is anything that you send out through Twitter a tweet regardless of its length? We could talk about it for...
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Wed, Mar 02 2011 5:59 AM
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Cooking Tips
Here's a nice collection of cooking tips from the Cooking in the Dark Email List. For Better Browning: Meat will brown better if you blot any moisture off its surface. A paper towel makes a great blotter. -- Karen West, Duluth, GA Better Bacon: To...
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Thu, Dec 02 2010 3:05 AM
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Personal Stories at Story Corps
Welcome to Story Corps, a Website devoted to the sharing of amazing stories from everyday people. Navigation is pretty easy here, can you see the rainbow of oranges on the right side of the page? Each shade represents a different section. The sections...
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Wed, Nov 24 2010 6:01 AM
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What to Consider When Buying a CCTV
by Laura Legendary Many people believe that once their eyesight begins to deteriorate beyond the point at which they can easily read large print, their reading days are over. Nothing could be further from the truth. There are innumerable tools available...
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Mon, Jul 05 2010 11:31 PM
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VI Fit: Exergames for Users Who Are Visually Impaired or blind
Lack of physical activity is a serious health concern for individuals who are visually impaired as they have fewer opportunities and incentives to engage in physical activities that provide the amounts and kinds of stimulation sufficient to maintain adequate...
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Fri, Sep 10 2010 1:25 AM
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TREKS: The Game of Compass Directions
TREKS is designed to be challenging, educational, and enjoyable. Like a good walk outdoors, it is full of variety. You can change the game to make the play simpler or add rules to make it more complex. And, as each game progresses, your strategy for winning...
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Tue, Nov 01 2011 6:01 AM
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Applying for Disability Benefits for Children under Age 18
This document explains the steps involved in applying for disability benefits for children. An application for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and a Child Disability Report are required. The Child Disability Starter Kit answers questions about applying...
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Tue, Aug 23 2011 6:18 AM
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Oven Fried Cajun Chicken
Here's what you'll need: 1 frying chicken, 6 breasts or 6 leg thigh quarters 1 cup flour Black pepper and garlic powder (for sprinkling) Creole seasoning Paprika Cayenne pepper 1/2 cup butter Here's what to do: Preheat oven to 425F. Pat chicken...
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Mon, Aug 22 2011 5:27 AM
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Can Blind People Travel?
by Donna J. Jodhan This is one of the most frequently asked questions that I am asked and my response is this: Sure, blind persons can travel and enjoy what the sighted world does. However, we do things a bit differently. Here's how I do it. Whenever...
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Fri, Aug 05 2011 6:00 AM
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APH News: March 2012
APH News Your monthly link to the latest information on the products, services, and training opportunities from the American Printing House for the Blind. March 2012 Exciting New APH Products Announced! Read on to learn about these new products - now...
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Mon, Mar 05 2012 12:59 AM
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APH News: December 2011
APH News Your monthly link to the latest information on the products, services, and training opportunities from the American Printing House for the Blind. December 2011 Exciting New APH Products Announced! Read on to learn about these new products - now...
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Tue, Dec 06 2011 2:52 AM
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If I Could Dream
by Donna J. Jodhan If I could have just a few seconds to dream, this is what I would dream: That blind kids of the future will have a better shot at enjoying a more mainstream life. That they will be able to have equal access to such things as websites...
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Thu, Nov 10 2011 4:07 AM
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How to Make Girl Scout Thin Mint Cookies
How to Make Girl Scout Thin Mint Cookies from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can Edit Thin Mints are to be the most popular cookies amongst the Girl Scout cookie variety. You don't have to wait for the cookie selling time anymore -- here is...
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Fri, Sep 02 2011 5:16 AM
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Buttered Baked Potato Slices
Here's what you'll need: 1/2 c. butter, melted 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 2 tbsp. grated cheese 4 sm. potatoes, pared and sliced 1/2 inch thick 2 tbsp. bread crumbs Now, here's what to do: Pour half the melted butter into shallow baking dish...
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Fri, Sep 16 2011 4:15 AM
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