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How to Reuse Old Newspapers

How to Reuse Old Newspapers from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can Edit Do you have so much newspaper that you're not always sure what to do with it? While you could recycle it, here are some fun and useful ways you can reuse some of it too...

Published Thu, Oct 06 2011 2:41 AM by Fred's Head from APH

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

APH News: October 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. October 2011 Exciting New APH Products Announced! Read on to learn about these new products - now...

Published Thu, Oct 06 2011 2:37 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: APH news

NFB Has a Pen Pal Program

The National Federation of the Blind has created a website to match kids as pen pals for those looking to correspond in braille. Children from around the world will be paired based on age and interests. Click this link to learn more: http://www.nfb.org...

Published Fri, Oct 07 2011 5:57 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Educational aids, Teaching aids, Reading, Children, Braille, Writing, Communication, Interaction, Students, Newly blind, Mail, Teenagers

An App to Help Teach Braille

Learn the Braille-Alphabet with your iPhone! Braille Trainer makes it possible to simulate a Braille letter pad which will tone a vibrating sound when you're touching the red knobs. In this way you can learn how every Braille letter is arranged. For...

Published Mon, Oct 10 2011 1:38 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Educational aids, Teaching, Teaching aids, Reading, Braille, Tactile aids, Computer software, Newly blind, Macintosh

Tips for the Frugal Cook

When you make mashed potatoes, make an extra big batch and freeze leftovers in muffin cups. Once they are frozen transfer to a zipper bag. Just get out as many as you need and heat up in the microwave. Use leftover beef stew to make beef pot pie. Just...

Published Mon, Oct 10 2011 1:28 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Kitchen hints, Cooking, Time management

How to Dress Up That Little Black Dress

How to Dress Up That Little Black Dress from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can Edit A style essential introduced by Coco Chanel in the 1920s, [1] the classic little black dress can go a very long way. It can move you seamlessly from the office...

Published Mon, Oct 10 2011 4:55 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Tutorials, Clothes, Beauty and fashion

How to Tie a Silk Scarf

How to Tie a Silk Scarf from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can Edit Accessorize with a colorful silk scarf and instantly change the look of even the simplest black dress from drab to chic! Tie a simple knot very loosely in the silk scarf to get...

Published Mon, Oct 10 2011 4:44 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Tutorials, Clothes, Beauty and fashion

How to Look Good in a Suit

How to Look Good in a Suit from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can Edit Many people wear suits for special occasions. Whether it be for a cocktail party, wedding, reunion, funeral, or a job interview, looking good in a suit is top priority. By following...

Published Mon, Oct 10 2011 4:37 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Employment, Tutorials, Interaction, Clothes, Beauty and fashion

Appliances are a Challenge

by Donna J. Jodhan There used to be a time when I, as a blind person, was able to navigate the buttons on the panels of my appliances without having to ask for sighted assistance. Buttons and knobs on washers and dryers were big enough for me to feel...

Published Tue, Oct 11 2011 3:50 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Advocacy, Accessibility, Household hints, Web sites, Kitchen hints, Blindness, Blindness resources, Newly blind, Household appliances, Personal stories

Start with the Kids

by Donna J. Jodhan In a world where we continue to struggle with so many things, how to get things done, when to get them done, what to get done, and why we must do it all, it may be a good idea for us to take a deep breath and leave it all to the kids...

Published Tue, Oct 11 2011 3:41 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Advocacy, Children, Parents

How to Choose a Dress Shirt

How to Choose a Dress Shirt from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can Edit Whether for yourself or for someone else, choosing a men's dress shirt can be more complicated that you think. Here are a couple of steps to keep in mind when selecting...

Published Tue, Oct 11 2011 4:51 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Employment, Tutorials, Interaction, Clothes, Beauty and fashion

Coins That Feature Braille

Poland’s central bank was the first to issue the world’s first coin with markings in Braille, for the visually impaired. The commemorative coin honored the 100th anniversary of The Association for the Visually Impaired. Read More...

Published Mon, Oct 17 2011 4:16 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Braille, Accessibility, Banking, Blindness

Refreshabraille 18 and the iPad

I've known, for some time now, that the IOS devices will support a braille display. I had never tried to connect one to my iPad to see how it worked until last Saturday. While working in the Product Showcase area of the APH Annual Meeting, I decided...

Published Mon, Oct 17 2011 4:02 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: APH products, Reading, Braille, Tutorials, Accessibility, Electronics, Assistive technology, Macintosh, Computers, Personal stories

Halloween on a Restricted Diet

By Terri Mauro For children with diabetes, food allergies, Prader-Willi Syndrome, and other special needs, gorging on Halloween candy can bring more than a tummy ache -- it can be a serious, even life-threatening health risk. These nine sites offer suggestions...

Published Tue, Oct 18 2011 6:05 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Children, Parents, Tutorials, Household hints, Safety, Web sites, Kitchen hints, Holiday, Diabetes, Health and wellness

How to choose the proper wine glass

Every wine has certain organoleptic characteristics which are different from any other. For this reason, every wine should be served in a proper glass capable of exalting its characteristics. Wine glasses come in different shapes and characteristics,...

Published Wed, Oct 19 2011 6:34 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Kitchen hints, Eating, Dining out

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