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UV Contact Lens that Darkens Automatically Under Sunlight

While glasses that turn a shade darker under bright sunlight have been around for forty years, only recently has someone developed a pair of contact lens that does the same. Even better, through the use of some nifty nano-engineering, these photochromic...

Published Thu, Nov 12 2009 10:56 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Low vision, Safety, Assistive technology, Eye research

Talking Brix

Here's another item that I believe could be helpful to the blind. I'd love to hear your thoughts on how they could be used in a classroom or around the home. Use the comment section to reply. Easy as 1-2-3, still affordable at 4-5-6! Simple communication...

Published Thu, Oct 22 2009 4:07 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Educational aids, Teaching, Teaching aids, Tactile aids, Audio, Audio recording

Handy List of New APH Products

There's a handy feature on the shop.aph.org homepage: a list of new APH products released since the current Instructional Products Catalog was printed. We hope this will be a handy tool to help you plan your ordering. You'll find the list on the...

Published Tue, Apr 06 2010 1:51 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: APH products, Shopping

Windows Live Messenger, including current Windows Live Messenger 2009 and upcoming Windows Live Messenger 2010, has been made part of Windows Live Essentials, a group of programs that are freely available from Microsoft. As such, there is no longer a...

Published Fri, Mar 26 2010 2:30 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Tutorials, Computer software, Free stuff, Windows

How Blindness Changes: An Artist's Perspective

by Michael M. Michaelson Well now, if you are a curious sol or a practicing artist or maybe a hopeful one, and you want to possibly understand how blindness might change an artists perspective, just attempt to first layout, then begin, and start, and...

Published Tue, Mar 23 2010 5:17 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Newly blind, Art

Can You Identify the Barriers?

by Donna J. Jodhan Editor's note: This editorial can be applied to most countries in the world; not just a Canadian concern. There are artificial barriers, attitude barriers, real barriers, challenging barriers, insurmountable barriers, and so on...

Published Fri, Mar 19 2010 4:29 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Advocacy, Interaction

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

Bill Nye Debunks Top Eye Myths

Was Bugs Bunny right? Do carrots really improve your eye sight? Well, not exactly. Eating carrots won't make you see better than you already do, but Bugs' favorite snack is packed with important vitamins and nutrients that can help protect vision...

Published Tue, Jun 01 2010 12:18 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Health and beauty, Eye research

A Need to Remember the Buttons

by Donna J. Jodhan So many times I, as a blind person am challenged to remember the position of buttons and keys. That is, I need to pay particular attention to where each button and key is. Thank God, telephone keypads are all the same but when it comes...

Published Wed, Mar 16 2011 7:07 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Advocacy, Electronics, Newly blind, Personal stories

APH News: April 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. April 2011 Exciting APH Products! Read on to learn more! APH Spring Fever Sale On Sale! QWERTY Docking...

Published Mon, Apr 04 2011 4:35 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: APH news

How to Make Taco Pizza

How to Make Taco Pizza from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can Edit Pizza is a favorite meal for many people, but it can become boring week after week. Spice it up with this taco pizza for dinner tonight. Ingredients 1 pound ground meat (beef, veal...

Published Mon, Jul 25 2011 10:56 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Recipes

Behind the scenes at APH: Reflections on my experiences as an Executive in Residence

Jane Erin Jane Erin, Ph.D., The University of Arizona In the spring of 2010, I began to talk with APH personnel about how I might gather data related to student performance on the Woodcock-Johnson III (WJIII) achievement test, which had recently been...

Published Fri, Jul 22 2011 12:24 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: APH spotlight

Spice Up Your Smile with these Sexy Summer Lip Tips

by Sassy Outwater I was watching TV last night; in the space of one comercial break, I heard ads for three different brands of lipstick. One stays on all day. Another comes in 52 luscious must-have shades. The last one hydrates for that perfect soft sweet...

Published Mon, May 16 2011 4:01 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Tutorials, Beauty and fashion

No Cook Peanut Butter Fudge

Just a little something to take to Thanksgiving dinner or Christmas party. Here's what you'll need: 1 cup peanut butter, regular or chunky 1 1/4 cup powdered sugar 1 1/4 cup non-fat dry milk 1 cup Karo (blue or red label) Now, here's what...

Published Sun, Dec 05 2010 10:21 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Recipes

Retrieve the Software Installation Keys From Your PC

You know how it is. You buy some software on CD, or online, and install it. The program works perfectly for ages and then one day it doesn't. Maybe you decide to purchase a new PC. Time for a reinstall of your applications. Except that you forgot...

Published Wed, Jul 07 2010 10:43 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Accessibility, Household hints, Computer software, Free stuff, Windows

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UV Contact Lens that Darkens Automatically Under Sunlight

Talking Brix

Handy List of New APH Products

How Blindness Changes: An Artist's Perspective

Can You Identify the Barriers?

Dinner for Two on One Baking Sheet

Bill Nye Debunks Top Eye Myths

A Need to Remember the Buttons

APH News: April 2011

How to Make Taco Pizza

Behind the scenes at APH: Reflections on my experiences as an Executive in Residence

Spice Up Your Smile with these Sexy Summer Lip Tips

No Cook Peanut Butter Fudge

Retrieve the Software Installation Keys From Your PC