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November 2008 - Posts
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Need Christmas presents or holiday gift ideas for someone who is blind or visually impaired? From time to time, people ask me (or visit my blog!) for recommendations on specific items or holiday gifts for persons who are blind or visually impaired. So, Read More...
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Need help using the Victor Reader Stream Companion Software? Need to know how to use the Victor Reader Stream Companion Software? Then this one is for you! Received via Accessible World's Newsletter: Tek Talk Offers Companion Tutorial for VR Stream Monday, Read More...
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Thanks to the Teaching Learners with Multiple Special Needs blog , I learned about a cool new resource.... American Sign Language (ASL) finger spelling blocks. Basically, these are like traditional ABC blocks, but have a toy hand on top of the block, Read More...
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The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) has an article by Janet Ingber titled Do You Really Want to Eat That? Accessibility of Nutritional Information on Restaurant Companies' Web Sites . Taken from the article: Did you ever wonder how many calories Read More...
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Thanks to the Library Stuff blog , I learned about a new site.... (see the post at http://www.librarystuff.net/2008/11/20/let-me-google-that-for-you/ ) The site is called Let Me Google That For You. It's at http://letmegooglethatforyou.com/ . The site Read More...
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Google is making 10 million photos from the LIFE archives available online. Some of the photos are from as far back as the 1750s! Many of these photos have never been seen before. You'll be able to search through the photos at Google Image Search. Check Read More...
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If you are interested in attending a library "unconference", check out Library Camp Nebraska. Even if you can't be there in person, you can follow all the action online through the Library Camp Nebraska Friendfeed room ! Check out Michael Sauers'/Travelin' Read More...
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Attention librarians, teachers, and other educators! Don't miss this free event! Live Web Meeting - Social Bookmarking: Introducing the Diigo Educator Account Taken from the website at http://www.classroom20.com/events/social-bookmarking Maggie Tsai, Read More...
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Many of you have probably heard of the XO Laptop Buy One Get One - One Laptop Per Child program (OLPC), or Give a Laptop, Get a Laptop program. It's where you buy a laptop computer that will be sent to children in developing countries, and then you get Read More...
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The American Foundation for the Blind has an article on their site by Darren Burton, The Accessibility of Digital Television Converter Boxes . And before I talk more about the article, I want to make sure you all have ordered your digital tv coupons to Read More...
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Looking for a 2008 Holiday Toy Guide? Well, look no more! AFB has a great guide that you can use as a 2008 Holiday Toy Guide. It's called Guide to Toys 2008: Let's Play (A Guide to Toys for Children with Special Needs) You can find it at http://www.afb.org/Section.asp?SectionID=82 Read More...
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For those in the United States, the United States Postal Service (USPS) has posted its 2008 holiday shipping calendar for military and international cards and packages. Check it out at http://tinyurl.com/4ep5lw . Happy Holidays to Everyone! :) Read More...
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Want to try a new search widget for your website or blog, other than google search? Then lijit may be just what you're looking for. It's social networking and searching combined into one great tool. (talk about a fun combination!) I've been using it for Read More...
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Are you looking for a Christmas or holiday gift for someone who is blind or living with a disability? Need some fun gift ideas? Then check this out! Taken from the Accessible World New Wire email: Tek Talk Presents Stocking Stuffers 2008 Part Two Monday, Read More...
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Okay, some of you probably already know these quick tips already, but I'm willing to bet there are some of you out there who do not... there are a couple of quick and easy ways to make the text larger on your computer, so it is bigger and easier to read. Read More...
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Get the Washington Post for free.... if you own an Amazon Kindle! That's right, the The Washington Post is being offered free to all Amazon Kindle owners from November 2 - 5, to help ensure Kindle owners get the latest election news and election coverage Read More...
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Have you read the article Software firm lets disabled get their game on ? We already know that many online games are not accessible for everyone, but it seems a software company and the Perkins School for the Blind are trying to change that.... Taken Read More...
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