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Low Vision Meta-Analysis Available

Dr. Kay Ferrell, right, and Elaine Kitchel, APH Low Vision Project Leader APH commissioned "A Meta-Analysis of Educational Applications of Low Vision Research." The report, finalized in fiscal year 2011, was authored by Dr. Kay Alicyn Ferrell...

Published Tue, Dec 06 2011 11:03 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Education, Special education, Low vision, Blindness, Eye research, Research

2012 Nomination Process for the Hall of Fame: Leaders and Legends of the Blindness Field

The Hall of Fame is now accepting nominations for 2012 induction consideration. If you are interested in learning more about the process for submitting a nominee to join the 46 inductees, please visit: www.aph.org/hall_fame/nominate.html . The nomination...

Published Tue, Dec 06 2011 11:22 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: APH news, Blindness, Role Models

Clean Your Freezer with Vanilla to Cast Out Musty Smells

If your freezer's musty scent is infusing your frozen foods and ice cubes with the scent of old socks, home and living site Real Simple recommends a quick wipe down with vanilla extract to cure the problem. By dampening a cotton pad with a small amount...

Published Tue, Dec 06 2011 11:38 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Household hints, Kitchen hints, Housekeeping, Household appliances, Storage, Groceries

Army Captures Kentucky School for the Blind!

How are you commemorating the impact of the Civil War on the schools in your state? Few were left untouched by the terrible conflict. In the autumn of 1862, as the tides of combat rolled across Kentucky, Louisville was in a constant state of turmoil....

Published Tue, Dec 06 2011 11:26 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Education, Special education, Blindness, Special schools, History, APH museum

Multiplication/Division Table Kit

This handy kit helps students quickly find the products and quotients of whole numbers. Large print/braille tool helps math students with multiplication and division problems. The chart is printed/embossed on white index stock and is punched for a 3-ring...

Published Thu, Dec 08 2011 4:16 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Education, Educational aids, Teaching, Teaching aids, APH products, Mathematics

Moving Ahead Series: Goin' on a Bear Hunt, Splish the Fish, The Boy and the Wolf, and Turtle and Rabbit

Storybooks designed to be the next step for students who have had experience with simple tactile representations such as those in APH's On the Way to Literacy Series. Moving Ahead storybooks introduce symbolic representation, more complex illustrations...

Published Thu, Dec 08 2011 4:02 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Education, Educational aids, Teaching, Teaching aids, Special education, APH products, Large type books, Braille books, Reading, Parents, Accessible media, Tactile aids, Children's publications

TextExpander App Saves Keystrokes

by Paul Hamilton It may not be quite accurate to describe this app as “nearly free” at $4.99, but for users who really need to reduce keystrokes when writing, the price probably will not seem excessive. TextExpander is an iOS app that is based on a utility...

Published Sun, Dec 11 2011 10:17 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Accessibility, Writing, Computer software, Macintosh, Time management

Cookies in a Muffin Pan

This idea came from Jay on the Cooking in the Dark email list. I use only silicone muffin pans when I bake cookies. I just follow the directions for the cookie recipe, but instead of placing the cookies on a cookie sheet, I drop them into the cups of...

Published Sun, Dec 11 2011 10:45 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adaptation, Kitchen hints, Cooking

2 Minute Microwave Fudge

Who doesn't like fudge? Who wants to take all day to make it? Not me! Here's a great recipe that will have you licking your fingers in about two minutes! Here's what you'll need: 1 pound of powdered sugar 1/2 cup cocoa 1/4 teaspoon salt...

Published Sun, Dec 11 2011 10:36 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Holiday, Recipes

Can Blind People Be Mainstream People?

by Donna J. Jodhan This is a very thought provoking question and one that is often asked of me. In response, I would venture to say that the answer is probably no and I say this with a lump in my throat. For as long as society continues to treat us with...

Published Mon, Dec 12 2011 4:00 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Interaction, Blindness

The Right to Read

by Donna J. Jodhan So many of us take the ability to read for granted. We are living in an informational society and a knowledge based economy and it is so vital for us to be able to read whatever we desire, when we desire, and in whatever mode we desire...

Published Mon, Dec 12 2011 3:52 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Advocacy, Reading, Braille, Accessible media, Books, Accessibility, Blindness

Feel ‘n Peel Sheets: a Carousel of Textures

by Kristie Smith, M.Ed, CTVI “Then the carousel started, and I watched her go round and round. . . All the kids tried to grasp for the gold ring…” J.D. Salinger The other day, I met with one of my favorite early childhood specialist, Michelle. We discussed...

Published Mon, Dec 12 2011 5:06 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Education, Educational aids, Teaching, Teaching aids, Special education, APH products, Children, Parents, Tactile aids, APH spotlight, Personal stories

Holiday Guide for Family Members of People with Vision Loss

The holidays are finally upon us. 'Tis the season for shopping for gifts, gathering around the table with loved ones, and hosting relatives from near and far. Every year at this time we get a lot of questions from the family members of people with...

Published Thu, Dec 15 2011 1:42 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Low vision, Tutorials, Web sites, Interaction, Family life, Shopping, Holiday

Hash Brown Casserole

This is one of my personal favorites! Here's what you'll need: 2 packages frozen hash browns, thawed, the "loose" Southern style, about 32 ounces 1/4 cup butter, melted 1 cup chopped onions About 12 ounces shredded cheddar 8 ounces sour...

Published Thu, Dec 15 2011 4:29 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Recipes

GWSkype

Ever since the initial release of the Skype client in mid 2003, people from all around the world have used it to initiate high-quality voice and text conversations, send and receive files, and stay in touch with one another. The visually impaired community...

Published Mon, Dec 19 2011 3:20 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Accessibility, Communication, Interaction, Audio, Computer software, Free stuff, Windows

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