| History in the Making: The Story of the American Printing House for the Blind, 1858-2008 Posted: 13 Nov 2009 12:00 PM PST   This beautiful history book by former APH Museum director Carol Tobe was commissioned to celebrate the company's 150th anniversary. Packed with rare details about the origins of APH, this 180 page book features rich photography, reproductions of tactile pages embossed from vintage printing plates, and an accessible audio book version read by APH narrator Jack Fox. The hardbound 12" x 12" book was designed by nationally known graphic artist Julius Friedman and features color photography by Geoffrey Carr. Five tactile pages from vintage books embossed on original APH presses using original plates are scattered throughout the book. Braille Edition: Two hardbound braille volumes with color covers contain the text of the regular print edition, including the pages embossed from vintage APH printing plates. Pages are bound with metal rings and a cloth page marking strip is bound into each volume. The CD containing the audio book version, narrated by Jack Fox, is included. Not available with Quota funds.
Print:
Catalog Number: W-HISTORY-APH
Braille:
Catalog Number: W-HIST-APH-BRL
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American Printing House for the Blind, Inc.
1839 Frankfort Avenue
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 6085
Louisville, Kentucky 40206-0085
Toll Free: 800-223-1839
Phone: 502-895-2405
Fax: 502-899-2274
E-mail: info@aph.org
Web site: http://www.aph.org
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| Wilson Reading System Posted: 13 Nov 2009 11:51 AM PST  The Wilson Reading System (WRS) is a research-based reading and writing program. WRS is a complete curriculum for teaching decoding and encoding (spelling), beginning with phoneme segmentation. Unlike other programs that overwhelm the student with rules, the language system of English is presented in a systematic and cumulative manner so that it is manageable. - WRS directly teaches the structure of words so that students master the coding system for reading and spelling.
- Many students who benefit from WRS have deficiencies in phonologic awareness and/or orthographic processing which makes it challenging for them to learn to read and spell without a systematic, multi-sensory approach.
- The WRS was developed for students in grade three and beyond. It is widely used with upper elementary students, adolescents, and adults.
The Wilson Reading System is authored by Barbara A. Wilson and published by Wilson Language Training Corporation. Permission has been granted to APH to publish the braille and large print version. NOTE: Braille and large print editions of the complete program will be available in the future.
Wilson Reading System Braille Readers:
Student Reader One:
Catalog Number: 6-79502-00
Student Reader Two:
Catalog Number: 6-79503-00
Student Reader Three:
Catalog Number: 6-79504-00
Click this link to purchase the Wilson Reading System. Wilson Reading System Large Print Kit  Student Reader One and Workbooks 1A and 1B: Catalog Number: 8-79501-SK1 Student Reader Two and Workbooks 2A and 2B: Catalog Number: 8-79501-SK2 Student Reader Three and Workbooks 3A and 3B: Catalog Number: 8-79501-SK3 American Printing House for the Blind, Inc. 1839 Frankfort Avenue Mailing Address: P.O. Box 6085 Louisville, Kentucky 40206-0085 Toll Free: 800-223-1839 Phone: 502-895-2405 Fax: 502-899-2274 E-mail: info@aph.org Web site: http://www.aph.org APH Shopping Home: http://shop.aph.org |
| Leaders and Legends: Dean W. Tuttle Posted: 13 Nov 2009 08:56 AM PST Dean W. Tuttle
Inducted 2009
Hall of Fame for Leaders and Legends of the Blindness Field Dean Tuttle was born in 1936 in the Belgian Congo where his parents were medical missionaries. After graduating from high school in the Congo, he completed his undergraduate work at Wheaton College, two masters degrees, one in educational administration and one in special education. In 1971 he earned his doctorate in a joint program between the University of California at Berkeley and San Francisco State University in Educational Psychology/Special Education. Dean and his older brother both lost their vision due to retinitis pigmentosa. He and his wife, Naomi, have three sons and five grandchildren. After teaching mathematics and science in New Jersey and serving as an itinerant/resource teacher in California, in 1966 he was invited to be the principal of the California School for the Blind. In this capacity he led the school during its difficult but vital transformation into a school for children with multiple impairments. In 1971, he began teaching special education at the University of Northern Colorado where he worked until his full retirement in 1994. Under his leadership the teacher preparation program became one of the most respected in the country, certifying teachers in orientation and mobility as well as in special education. Later a multiple disabilities component was added, offering a triple-competency option. He is the co-author, with his wife, of the text, Self-esteem and Adjusting with Blindness: the Process of Responding to Life's Demands, now in its third edition. He was then asked to write a correspondence course for The Hadley School for the Blind based on this book. This classic landmark text is required reading in most programs which prepare professionals in the blindness field. Through his writings he has helped to clarify the psychosocial paradigms which impact on the relationship between disabilities and the development of self-esteem. Dr. Tuttle served on many advisory boards for Hadley, US Department of Education, American Foundation for the Blind, American Printing House for the Blind and NAC. Many of his 38 publications have centered around the topics of self-esteem, family responses to a visual impairment and recreation for the visually impaired. His latest book is a tribute to his parents and their medical work in the Congo. Dean has been invited to give many major presentations in 29 different states, Canada, Australia, China and Israel. Dr. Tuttle has received many honors, among which are the Migel Medal from AFB in 2000 and the Wings of Freedom from APH in 2004. Earlier he received the Scholar of the Year Award from the University of Northern Colorado in 1990, the Distinguished Service Award from CEC-DVI in 1991, and the Warren Bledsoe Outstanding Publication Award from AER in 1992 and the Hadley President's Service Award in 2004. He has been described as both a peer role model and mentor, with a calm and quiet demeanor, one who guided and challenged his students by mutually shared wisdom and insight. Some have received and passed on his advice, "Be curious about and pursue a variety of interests, cultivate and sharpen your God-given abilities and skills and enjoy the adventure of life." The Hall of Fame Induction of Dr. Euclid Herie and Dr. Dean Tuttle by Dr. Jane Erin   Plaque sponsored by the University of Northern Colorado About the Hall of Fame The Hall of Fame for Leaders and Legends of the Blindness Field is dedicated to preserving, honoring, and promoting the tradition of excellence manifested by the specific individuals inducted into the Hall of Fame and through the history of outstanding services provided to people who are blind or visually impaired. These significant professional colleagues of the recent and distant past are a fascinating cross-section of heroes and pioneers who not only shaped our rich history, philosophy, knowledge and skills, but also give us insights into current and future challenges. These giants shared their personal lives and showed us strategies to ensure that services for blind persons remain unique and specialized. Enjoy their lives and contributions and reflect upon your own list of heroes. Hall of Fame: Leaders and Legends of the Blindness Field is a project of the entire field of blindness. It is curated by the American Printing House for the Blind, a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization.
Visit the virtual Hall of Fame for the inspiring stories of many more heroes of the field of blindness. |
| Leaders and Legends: Euclid J. Herie Posted: 13 Nov 2009 08:22 AM PST Euclid J. Herie
Inducted 2009
Hall of Fame for Leaders and Legends of the Blindness Field Euclid Herie was born in 1939 south of Winnipeg, one of three children of a poor French Canadian farming family. Congenital cataracts resulted in serious vision loss as a teenager, resulting in total blindness by age 40. He earned two undergraduate degrees, a masters in social work in 1965 and honorary Dr. of Laws in 1981, all from the University of Manitoba. He is the father of two children and three grandchildren. Euclid lives in Toronto with Barbara Marjeram, where he occasionally enjoys horseback trekking, white water adventures and sailing. In 1963 he began a career in child welfare at the Children's Aid Society of Winnipeg. Then he was the Executive Director of the Manitoba Division of the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) and later of the Ontario Division from 1977 until 1983. As President and CEO of CNIB from 1984 until his retirement in 2001, his masterful hand at the helm guided the organization through some difficult changes and growth spurts which included the establishment of regional offices, the implementation of new service models, the closure of residential and workshop programs, and the creation of technology, employment, youth and leadership development programs. He led CNIB in a multimillion dollar campaign to digitize the library, one of the largest libraries for the blind funded through private donations. From 1988 until 2004, Euclid served successively as treasurer, president and past president of the World Blind Union which represents 180 million blind persons in 150 countries. In this capacity he was deeply involved with international agencies stimulating programs in many developing countries particularly in braille literacy, accessible and affordable technology, maintaining universal postage rights, improving the status of blind women, and the restoration of the Louis Braille birthplace. Over the course of his WBU presidency Herie, usually accompanied by executive assistant Marjeram, visited more than 60 countries, delivering speeches, promoting causes and advocating for the rights of blind persons throughout the world. During his retirement in 2002 he exemplified his strong advocacy for Braille by establishing the World Braille Foundation to help implement Braille literacy programs. In the first six years 40 literacy projects in 18 countries have been implemented to support the training of blind children and adults. From 2003 to 2007 he served as a director of HumanWare, a company which manufactures and distributes technical aids for blind and visually impaired persons. His publications include Journey to Independence--Blindness, the Canadian Story, a history of blindness in Canada, and a chapter in Changing What It Means to be Blind: Reflections on the first 25 years of the World Blind Union. Dr. Herie has received many honors for his exemplary leadership on behalf of the blind worldwide and was elected in 2000 as an honorary life member of the WBU. In 2001 he was appointed president emeritus of CNIB, an unprecedented recognition. He received AER's Ambrose M. Shotwell Award in 2002 for "outstanding contributions to the personal adjustment or rehabilitation of adults who are blind or visually impaired." He is also the recipient of the Queen's 50th Anniversary Commemorative Medal and the Canadian Government's prestigious Member of the Order of Canada. His most recent award is the World Blind Union Louis Braille Medal in 2009. He has been described as "dynamic and fearlessly optimistic" and is valued for his "warmth of personality and ability to touch the lives of disempowered people." The Hall of Fame Induction of Dr. Euclid Herie and Dr. Dean Tuttle by Dr. Jane Erin   Plaque sponsored by Humanware About the Hall of Fame The Hall of Fame for Leaders and Legends of the Blindness Field is dedicated to preserving, honoring, and promoting the tradition of excellence manifested by the specific individuals inducted into the Hall of Fame and through the history of outstanding services provided to people who are blind or visually impaired. These significant professional colleagues of the recent and distant past are a fascinating cross-section of heroes and pioneers who not only shaped our rich history, philosophy, knowledge and skills, but also give us insights into current and future challenges. These giants shared their personal lives and showed us strategies to ensure that services for blind persons remain unique and specialized. Enjoy their lives and contributions and reflect upon your own list of heroes. Hall of Fame: Leaders and Legends of the Blindness Field is a project of the entire field of blindness. It is curated by the American Printing House for the Blind, a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization.
Visit the virtual Hall of Fame for the inspiring stories of many more heroes of the field of blindness. |
| UV Contact Lens that Darkens Automatically Under Sunlight Posted: 13 Nov 2009 06:56 AM PST 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 (that's the scientific term folks) lens perform even better than their traditional, frame-rimmed counterparts. According to the director of the Singaporean institute responsible for this development, the contact lens adapt faster, thanks to the use of a network of really tiny tunnels distributed evenly throughout the lens. These tunnels contain the dye that automatically adjusts to the sunlight; the structure itself allows more of this dye to exist in the same area, granting the sensitivity and speed benefits noted above. No word yet on market availability or price.
Article Source:
http://www.technologyreview.com/biomedicine/23922/ |
| How to Prolong Battery Life Posted: 13 Nov 2009 06:46 AM PST We all know that batteries will lose their ability to hold a charge, but that doesn't mean you can't take steps to make them last for a few extra charge cycles. Note that the tips below only apply to Lithium-Ion batteries, the most popular type used in gadgets today. - Keep Your Batteries Away From Heat. Heat lessens a battery's lifespan, and unfortunately many gadgets today (especially laptops) can get very hot. The solution, aside from keeping the unit as cool as possible, is to always charge the battery when the gadget is off. When using laptops that are plugged in, remove the battery once it's fully-charged.
- Maintain an Optimum Charge Level. You should try to keep your battery charged from 20 to 80 percent. This means you should actually minimize letting a battery drain, and of course be mindful of overcharging it. Once the battery is full, unplug!
- Charge Before Storing. Storing a battery drained of all power definitely lowers its lifespan. So if you plan to stow away that power pack for a long time, make sure to charge it to around 40 percent. Aside from prolonging the battery's life, you've also got power for those emergencies.
- Reset Your Battery Meter. This is tricky: some gadgets reset their power meter once you let the battery completely drain before charging it back to full strength, a clear violation of maintaining an optimum charge level. But, if not done frequently (i.e., only when you think your gadget's remaining power estimates are off), the damage to lifespan should be minimal.
Article Source: http://www.slate.com/id/2234009/pagenum/all/ |
| How to Freeze Cheese Posted: 13 Nov 2009 06:19 AM PST Hard and semi-hard cheeses such as cheddar, mozzarella and swiss can be frozen with good results once thawed but softer cheeses such as cottage cheese and ricotta will have trouble with the cream separating and changes in texture. If you're using the cheese in baking or dishes like casseroles, the changes won't be that noticeable. Once cheese is frozen and thawed the shelf life dwindles so it's best to cut them into smaller pieces before freezing (about 1/2 pound). Wrap each piece well with plastic wrap then pack into air tight freezer containers or bags. Remove as much air as possible before placing container in the freezer. For cheeses like Parmesan and Asiago, shred or grate first and freeze in sealed freezer bags or airtight containers. Most cheeses can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw in refrigerator rather than at room temperature. Once thawed, many cheeses will likely be crumbly but the taste will still be good and they'll be fine in cooked dishes such as casseroles. |
| Test Baking Powder for Freshness Posted: 13 Nov 2009 06:13 AM PST You found a can of baking powder tucked away in the back of the pantry and you aren't sure how old it is or whether it's still good to use in baking. Here's a quick test for freshness: - Pour a teaspoon of baking powder into a bowl or small glass.
- Fill the bowl with hot water to cover the baking powder (about 1/4 cup should do.
Listen carefully. If the baking powder begins to bubble happily, it's fine to use in your recipes. Tip: For best results, do not dip a wet spoon into the can of baking powder when measuring what you need. The moisture will activate the baking powder left behind in the can and it won't be as good to use next time. If you notice lumps in your baking powder, that's usually a sign moisture has found its way in. |
