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The First Game Show Ever Done in Podcast Format

I've mentioned before that I love game shows! I am the guy who watches the Game Show Network all the time. I like the classic shows better than all these new drama-based programs, but I'm open minded to new things and a game show through podcasting...

Published Thu, Mar 11 2010 10:22 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Web sites, Audio, MP3, Streaming audio, Podcast, Free stuff, Recreation, Games, Entertainment

Accessible Audio Editing Software for Windows

Studio Recorder Originally created by APH to serve as an internal tool for creating direct-to-digital audio recordings, Studio Recorder PC software contains many features that make recording, editing, and proofreading audio books easy. It is a powerful...

Published Thu, Mar 11 2010 3:11 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: APH products, Audio, MP3, Computer software, Free stuff, Audio recording, Windows, Note-taking

Could Blind and Sight Impaired Workers Benefit From the Shrinking Labor Force?

by Donna J. Jodhan A very interesting question for us to ponder this day but it should not come as either a shocker or shaker. With more and more aging baby boomers poised to exit the labor force, many are wondering if employers would be willing to drop...

Published Thu, Mar 11 2010 12:50 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Employment, School-to-work, Job searching

What Happens When Things Fall?

by Donna J. Jodhan This is one of the most difficult challenges of my life. What really happens when things fall? In the ordinary world, a mainstream person simply bends over and picks up the fallen object or if the object has managed to roll away to...

Published Wed, Mar 10 2010 11:19 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Blindness, Newly blind

Book Port Plus

Read Digital Talking Books, play digital audio, read computer files, and make superb recordings with Book Port Plus™! Book Port Plus represents the latest generation of accessible media player/recorders. Its small size, quality recording, and unique capabilities...

Published Wed, Mar 10 2010 2:20 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: College, APH products, Reading, Audio books, Ebooks, Speech products, Electronics, Homework helpers, Audio, MP3, Students, Audio recording

Create Your Own Neighborhood Radio Station

I've always been into radio. I don't remember a time when radio wasn't a part of my life. I went to college to be a DJ, obviously had a change of plans after graduating. One thing I've always wanted to do is to run a neighborhood radio...

Published Tue, Mar 09 2010 12:45 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Electronics, Audio, Recreation, Music, Radio

The Many Uses of Wax Paper

Our mothers probably used miles of it in their kitchens, but today, wax paper seems to have been pushed to the back of the kitchen cabinet. But when it comes to versatility, wax paper is on a roll. Here are a few ideas. To keep a bottle of pancake syrup...

Published Mon, Mar 08 2010 11:57 PM by Fred's Head from APH

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

Dinner for Two on One Baking Sheet

After a busy day, the only thing worse than cooking a big dinner is cleaning up a pile of dishes afterward. The Home Ec 101 blog offers a tasty meal idea that uses only one baking sheet. Although this meal comes together quickly, it's no slouch in...

Published Mon, Mar 08 2010 10:22 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Recipes

One Hundred Science Podcasts

You gotta love the internet for its wealth of knowledge. Now, if you're a science geek, I have a site that you're going to love! What could be better than mixing science with podcasts? Audio lessons for the blind on subjects like biology and astronomy...

Published Mon, Mar 08 2010 2:34 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: College, Education, Educational aids, Teaching aids, Accessible media, Web sites, Homework helpers, Audio, MP3, Students, Podcast

Customizable, Low Vision Simulator That Shows how the World Looks to the Visually Impaired

Lighthouse International has launched a new website that features the first customizable, low-vision simulator that shows how a person with an eye disease sees the world. Visitors can choose a video from YouTube and select a filter that simulates retinitis...

Published Mon, Mar 08 2010 12:56 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Aging, Educational aids, Teaching, Teaching aids, Special education, Low vision, Web sites, Health and beauty, Eye research

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

Your Tweets Can Speak

Want to have a voice speak your last tweet on Twitter? You can with Parrotweet. To use Parrotweet, visit the site and click the Login button. You will be sent to Twitter to varify and connect the Parrotweet service to your Twitter account. Once you click...

Published Sun, Mar 07 2010 11:21 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Internet, Speech products, Web sites, Streaming audio, Free stuff, Recreation, Entertainment

Little Things that Can Make a Big Difference

by Laura Legendary If you have recently lost your eyesight, you may be wondering if you will ever use a pen to write again. Yes, you will. You may not be able to read what you're signing, but you will still need to sign that dinner check, write a...

Published Sun, Mar 07 2010 10:08 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, APH products, Low vision, Household hints, Writing, Assistive devices, Newly blind

USB Guitar and Lessons

This instrument might look like a top-notch electric guitar featuring a maple neck, solid body, single-coil pickups with 5-way switching, chrome machine heads and a vintage whammy bar - and that's because it is. But it's also an ingenious USB...

Published Fri, Mar 05 2010 4:37 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Braille books, Tutorials, Electronics, Technology, Web sites, Audio, Students, Recreation, USB devices, Entertainment, Music

Scrambled Eggs in the Oven

Here's a recipe you're sure to love because you're not left with a messy stovetop to clean and the eggs are delicious! Ingredients: Large eggs (12) 3/4 cup milk 1 TBS butter salt & pepper Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13...

Published Fri, Mar 05 2010 4:24 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Kitchen hints, Cooking, Recipes

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