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Just Like Food and Shelter

by Donna J. Jodhan Just like food and shelter; so too do the rights of the blind need to be protected. Just like food and shelter; so too do we need to protect the futures of our blind kids. Just like food and shelter; so too do we need to safeguard the...

Published Fri, Apr 01 2011 5:25 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Advocacy, Accessibility

Get Organized for the New Year!

Did you make a New Year's resolution to be more organized for 2011? Let APH help with these accessible products: APH InSights Print/Braille Art Calendar 2011 Braille DateBook 2011 EZ Track Calendar, 2011: A Low Vision Appointment Book and Calendar...

Published Tue, Jan 11 2011 4:32 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: APH products, Low vision, Household hints, Organizing

A Sighted Guest

by Donna J. Jodhan In the normal scheme of things, much of society is used to greeting each other in the mainstream way of shaking hands, hugging and/or kissing each other, and waving and/or smiling to each other. However, it can be different when it...

Published Fri, Jan 14 2011 2:38 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Interaction, Newly blind, Dining out

Leftover Food Tips

Here's a great collection of things you can do with your leftovers! Cool leftover French toast, then freeze it in single layers. Store in self-sealing plastic bags. Pop in your toaster to reheat. Combine leftover mashed potatoes with chopped onion...

Published Mon, Feb 07 2011 11:21 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Kitchen hints, Family life, Recipes, Time management

Sugar Free Cocoa

Here's what you'll need: 2 cups nonfat dry milk powder 1/2 cup lower-fat powdered nondairy creamer 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 10 packets Equal or 1 Tablespoon Equal Measure 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional) Here's what to do: Stir...

Published Wed, Dec 08 2010 1:23 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Recipes, Diabetes

Oven Perfect Pancakes

I know there are some people who are blind or visually impaired who have concerns about stovetop cooking. Here's a recipe for making pancakes that doesn't require anything but your oven! Here's what you'll need: 4 tablespoons butter 2...

Published Wed, Nov 10 2010 6:07 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Recipes

Bake Cookies from a Cake Mix

It sounds strange but it can be done and it makes several batches. Here's what you'll nneed: Choose any cake mix 2 eggs 1/2 cup vegetable oil Raisins, dates, chocolate chips, nuts, coconut, etc. (optional) Now, here's what you do: Mix all...

Published Tue, Nov 16 2010 3:21 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Recipes

Through the Eyes

by Donna J. Jodhan This is my opinion for what it is worth. It is a well known fact that much of society communicates through the eyes and for those without sufficient eye sight to do this, it is a definite drawback. For blind persons who are unable to...

Published Fri, Oct 01 2010 12:56 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Interaction, Blindness, Newly blind

How to Download Your Information from Facebook

One feature strangely absent from Facebook has always been the ability to download your pictures, videos, messages, and other information to your hard drive. Now, with a few clicks, your updates can be easily saved. All you need to do is head to Account...

Published Fri, Oct 08 2010 4:51 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Internet, Social media

Technological Barriers in the Workplace

by Donna J. Jodhan It is probably never going to go away but the truth is; disabled employees may always have to face some sort of technological barrier in the workplace. Why is this? Because the evolution of technology is moving at a much faster rate...

Published Wed, Aug 25 2010 12:10 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Employment, Advocacy, Accessibility, Technology

The Pooch Power Shovel

If your backyard is starting to look like a minefield of dog poop, you’re going to need something a little stronger than a shovel. Something with power. Something like the Pooch Power Shovel. This device is basically a dog poop sucking vacuum on a stick...

Published Mon, Aug 30 2010 2:06 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Aging, Disability resources, Family life, Pets, Dog guides

The Disability Divide

by Donna J. Jodhan This is probably not a term that many of you would be used to seeing so I am going to tell you a bit about it. So as to be as concise as I can be, the disability divide refers to the difference between what a mainstream person can access...

Published Fri, Sep 03 2010 12:33 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Advocacy, Technology, Accessbility

How to Make a Chicago Hot Dog

How to Make a Chicago Hot Dog from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can Edit You have not eaten a hot dog until you've eaten a Chicago hot dog. In just a few steps, you can enjoy this unique gastronomical delight, share it with all your friends...

Published Tue, Jul 20 2010 11:19 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Recipes

Helen Toolbar Application from AFB

From the AFB website: "We offer you a free downloadable, fully accessible, web site rating toolbar application (which we affectionately named "Helen") that will enable you to have your voice heard as you experience problems and/or success...

Published Wed, Jul 07 2010 4:53 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Accessible media, Accessibility, Internet, Web sites, Computer software, Free stuff

List of Mobile Apps for Reading DAISY Talking Books

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 The DAISY (Digital Accessible Information System) Consortium has compiled a list of mobile apps for reading DAISY talking books. Seethe list of apps for reading DAISY talking books...

Published Fri, Aug 24 2012 2:00 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Audio books, Accessible media, Books, Mobile Apps - Apple, Mobile Apps - Android

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Just Like Food and Shelter

Get Organized for the New Year!

A Sighted Guest

Leftover Food Tips

Sugar Free Cocoa

Oven Perfect Pancakes

Bake Cookies from a Cake Mix

Through the Eyes

How to Download Your Information from Facebook

Technological Barriers in the Workplace

The Pooch Power Shovel

The Disability Divide

How to Make a Chicago Hot Dog

Helen Toolbar Application from AFB

List of Mobile Apps for Reading DAISY Talking Books