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MaximEyes Video Magnifier

The newly upgraded MaximEyes Video Magnifier from EITAC Solutions Group is offered exclusively by APH. It offers access to printed materials, multimedia, as well as improved productivity. With up to 60X magnification, you are able to display an enlarged...

Published Mon, Dec 07 2009 3:50 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: College, Aging, APH products, Low vision, Reading, Writing, Assistive devices, Assistive technology, Students, Magnification devices

Flip-Over Concept Books

LINE PATHS The first in a planned series of print/tactile books, uniquely designed by APH, that provides interactive and independent learning for young children as they build basic concepts and develop early tactile skills. The format of Flip-Over Concept...

Published Mon, Dec 07 2009 3:40 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Educational aids, Teaching, Teaching aids, Special education, APH products, Braille books, Reading, Children, Parents, Tactile aids, Books, Interaction, Children's publications

Early Braille Trade Books

Sunshine Kit 1 Finding the right book for young students is now easier! The Early Braille Trade Books Project combines commercially available books with braille labels for beginning readers. This kit includes books, braille labels, and access to an interactive...

Published Mon, Dec 07 2009 3:27 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Educational aids, Teaching, Teaching aids, APH products, Braille books, Reading, Children, Parents, Books, Interaction, Children's publications

APH Weeks Before Christmas

'Twas weeks before Christmas, Santa's short on time, "I need accessible gifts for those who are blind!" He's been watching the weather for snow and for ice. He checks the time with his talking ZeitGeist . "What can I do?"...

Published Mon, Dec 07 2009 2:39 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: APH products, Shopping, Holiday

Packaging Information Available from Horizons for the Blind

From the site: "Welcome to directions for me, your one stop source for accessible packaging information. This site will provide a consistent, quality source of complete packaging information for everything from preparation instructions to ingredient...

Published Mon, Dec 07 2009 2:10 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Low vision, Accessible media, Household hints, Web sites, Kitchen hints, Newly blind, Blindness organizations, Eating, Cooking, Groceries

Earn Your Doctorate With a Specialization in the Education of Students who have a Sensory Impairment

APH is pleased to announce the funding of the National Leadership Consortium in Sensory Disabilities (NLCSD) by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs. The consortium consists of 24 universities with doctoral programs that...

Published Mon, Dec 07 2009 1:09 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: College, Employment, Education, Teaching, Special education, Blindness, Deafblind, Special schools, Job searching

Not on My Watch

When someone enters the hospital, they expect to get better of course, not worse. Unfortunately, all too often patients become terribly ill from an infection they didn't have before entering the hospital. These infections are known as HAIs - healthcare...

Published Mon, Dec 07 2009 12:09 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Education, Educational aids, Teaching aids, Accessible media, Web sites, Health and beauty, Information services

Use Twitter On MSN

TwitOnMSN is a nifty online service that lets you use Twitter on MSN. It gives you the ability to follow and send updates directly through your MSN. To get started, simply login to your MSN account and add TwitOnMSN006@Live.com to your contacts. Next...

Published Fri, Dec 04 2009 3:54 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Internet, Technology, Web sites, Adaptation, Communication, Interaction, Free stuff

Unlock Restricted PDF Files

If you ever need to unlock a restricted PDF file that prevents you from converting the material into audio or braille, FreeMyPDF can help. It is a simple online utility where you can upload a PDF file and quickly remove its restrictions. Click this link...

Published Fri, Dec 04 2009 3:38 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: College, Employment, Reading, Braille, Accessible media, Accessibility, Web sites, Adaptation, Free stuff

Toys"R"Us Toy Guide for Differently-Abled Kids

Children with disabilities have been the focus of the Toys “R” Us Toy Guide for Differently-Abled Kids for nearly 20 years, and the latest issue is better than ever. Released just in time for holiday gift-giving, the guide is chock-full of appropriate...

Published Fri, Dec 04 2009 3:08 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Educational aids, Teaching aids, Preschool, Children, Parents, Toys, Web sites, Blindness resources, Disability resources, Accommodations, Infants, Shopping

Check Airline Luggage Weight Limits Online

Different airlines have different luggage policies. Frequent travelers know the inconvenience it can cause when one has got extra luggage and the airline either refuses to accommodate it or charges exorbitant fees for carrying it. LuggageLimits is a useful...

Published Fri, Dec 04 2009 2:41 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Employment, Accessible media, Web sites, Information services, Travel, Transportation

APH News: December 2009

APH News Your monthly link to the latest information on the products, services, and training opportunities from the American Printing House for the Blind. December 2009 Exciting New APH Products Announced! Read on to learn about these new products - now...

Published Thu, Dec 03 2009 3:48 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: APH news

Access for Everyone: Empower Technologies' Accessible Comparison Shopping Service

http://www.EmpowerEveryone.com is an accessible comparison shopping service developed to create “equal access for everyone” with emphasis on the inclusion of more than 130 million individuals in the U.S. with special needs due to aging and disabilities...

Published Thu, Dec 03 2009 2:20 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Teaching, Parents, Accessible media, Accessibility, Internet, Web sites, Assistive technology, Disability resources, Shopping

Save $50 on the Handi-Cassette II Stereo Tape Recorder/Player

Listen to Talking Books or commercial cassettes as well as record tapes with this portable "walkabout" unit. Features: Digital Pitch Control (DPC): Increase or decrease rate of listening without unpleasant change in voice pitch Play and record...

Published Thu, Dec 03 2009 1:10 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: College, Employment, APH products, Electronics, Assistive devices, Homework helpers, Audio, Students, Audio recording, School-to-work, Note-taking, Audio cassettes

Accessible Cell Phones

by Donna J. Jodhan There has been a huge push towards making cell phones more accessible and I for one am just delighted to see this. Developers have come a long way in developing software that can be used to make cell phones more accessible. Now, what...

Published Wed, Dec 02 2009 11:57 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Advocacy, Accessibility, Electronics, Technology, Cell phones, Newly blind

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