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Shop Goodwill Online

Shop Goodwill is an online marketplace that auctions off Goodwill-donated items eBay-style. I've always enjoyed shopping at flea markets and thrift stores but find it difficult to get help and reading tags, especially on clothes. You can find lots...

Published Wed, Oct 28 2009 6:45 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Household hints, Web sites, Disability resources, Social services, Rehabilitation, Shopping, Audio Information Services

How to Clean a Broom

There are so many things to clean in a house. Have you thought about your broom lately? Let's look at cleaning this often forgotten sweeper of all things crumby. Take the broom outside and try to shake and knock out any loose dirt. You can do this...

Published Mon, Nov 16 2009 1:50 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Tutorials, Household hints, Kitchen hints, Housekeeping, Storage

Reading Thermostats, Scales And Other Measuring Devices

Talking thermometers, scales, calculators, and other devices are available at many stores. Setting thermostats and appliance dials You can mark thermostats and dials on stoves, washers, dryers, televisions, and other appliances by placing dots of silicone...

Published Wed, Feb 17 2010 11:07 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Aging, Low vision, Household hints, Adaptation, Magnification devices, Family life, Labeling

Full Screen Weather

As blind and visually impaired folks, we've always liked Weather Underground for its no-nonsense, real-time weather info. They've released a service called Full Screen Weather that mashes up Google Maps with weather data for nothing but maps and...

Published Sun, Feb 14 2010 11:48 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Educational aids, Teaching aids, Low vision, Technology, Web sites, Free stuff

IEP Checklist iPhone Application

The Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC) is pleased to announce the development of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) Checklist iPhone application. The IEP is an individualized program designed to support the educational needs of...

Published Fri, Feb 12 2010 1:18 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Advocacy, Education, Educational aids, Teaching aids, Special education, Parents, Cell phones, Computer software, Blindness resources, Disability resources, Organizing

My Mission with a Passion

by Donna J. Jodhan When I lost my vision a little over six years ago, I decided that I would follow through on a commitment that I made to myself up until then. A commitment that I had made to myself but never really did much about. A commitment that...

Published Wed, Apr 28 2010 1:36 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Advocacy, Accessibility, Internet

Musical Instruments for the Blind

blind children can learn to play an instrument just as well and often better than, sighted children provided the desire and the interest is there. Blind children often have a strong sense of rhythm and musical sensation since their hearing is more in...

Published Sun, Apr 04 2010 10:14 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Education, Teaching, Parents, Music

State Assistive Technology and Telework Financial Loan Programs

Assistive Technology Alternative Financing Programs and Access to Telework Loan Programs Administered by the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) Alabama Alabama Ability Loans Program Southern Disability Foundation 602 S. Lawrence Street Montgomery...

Published Tue, Mar 16 2010 5:26 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Speech products, Electronics, Web sites, Computer aids, Assistive devices, Assistive technology, Computer software, Blindness resources, Disability resources, Social services, Computers

Dress for Hot Success: Spring and Summer Fashion Trends

By Sassy Outwater Ladies and Gents: The key to 2011 fashion is time travel! The days of comformity have passed, ushering in the dawn of self-expression and offering up something from each of the past five decades to spice up your style. Whether you like...

Published Tue, Apr 26 2011 1:40 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Tutorials, Clothes, Shopping, Beauty and fashion

Cardnap: an Ebay for Gift Card Balances

As every store is eager to let you know, gift cards can't be refunded for cash. So what should you do with that nice-but-misguided plastic? Cardnap offers a spot to sell your balance at a slight loss, as well as pick up other, more helpful gift cards...

Published Wed, Apr 13 2011 2:29 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Household hints, Web sites, Banking, Free stuff, Shopping

The APH Museum: A Wealth of Information

by John Christie At the American Printing House for the Blind, there is a museum made up of two galleries. The galleries include the “1883 Gallery” and the “Marie and Eugene Callahan Gallery”. The 1883 Gallery is made up of exhibits explaining the history...

Published Wed, Jun 22 2011 6:50 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Education, Teaching, Blindness, History, APH museum, APH spotlight

Repair Your Mobile Device at iRepairFast.com

iRepairFast is a company that provides repair services for owners of portable devices. They have five years of proven experience and specialize in iPhone, iPad and iPod touch repair. The company can replace smashed or cracked screens using original OEM...

Published Mon, Jul 18 2011 3:57 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Electronics, Technology, Web sites, Services

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

Popular Magazines on Tape, Large Print and MP3

The following are some sources for a variety of popular magazines on cassette tape, large print or available as MP3 downloads: Associated Services for the Blind:http://www.asb.org/services/recording_catalog.htm They carry subscriptions to many magazines...

Published Wed, Nov 10 2010 3:17 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Aging, APH products, Low vision, Accessible media, Audio, Blindness resources, Podcast, News sources, Newly blind, Audio cassettes, Magazines, Newspapers

Teaching Children How to Appreciate Differences Through the Novel: The Adventures of Abby Diamond

by Kristie Smith-Armand “Being Blind Doesn’t Stop This Girl Detective” Ten-years- ago, I met a precious little girl named Libby, standing with her cane and wearing a huge smile on her first day of school. Libby Daugherty would soon be my mother’s Braille...

Published Mon, Oct 04 2010 2:41 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Educational aids, Teaching aids, Children, Books, Blindness, Children's publications, Recreational reading

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