Tag Archives: technology

Bits & Bobs

Posted on December 27, 2019 by Phouka

A few random thoughts and observations as we enter the new year . . . Flarp! Sound Putty My beloved son received a container of Flarp! sound putty from Santa Claus.  It’s a thick blue slime with a grape scent … Continue reading →

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Participants Needed for study to improve access to visual programming tools for VI kids

Posted on September 27, 2019 by Phouka

I am glad someone is working on this:  b/vi kids need access to early programming education, too. From the mailbag: I am leading a long-term project at the University of North Texas to improve access to visual programming tools for … Continue reading →

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Learn UEB Online!

Posted on May 24, 2019 by Phouka

Note:  I haven’t tested this program myself, so I can’t vouch for it.  I’m also fairly sure Nemeth is the preferred braille format for mathematics in the US rather than UEB math (particularly if your student is going to do … Continue reading →

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Audio Description ROCKS: Cinemark Theatres Merriam

Posted on August 31, 2018 by Phouka

Location: 5500 Antioch Road, Merriam, KS 66202 Cost: It depends on the time of day, show you’re seeing, etc. Web site:   https://www.cinemark.com/theatre-259 Recently, we splurged and went to Cinemark Theatres in Merriam to see Incredibles 2.  We bought treats and … Continue reading →

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Tap Tap See. No, Really. Tap Tap *See*

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Phouka

The past few weeks, I’ve noticed people I follow on Twitter being all abuzz about an app called TapTapSee. It’s recently been updated, and they were delighted with the things the app can now do, like help identify subjects in a picture … Continue reading →

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Call to Action: Amazon Kindle

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Phouka

The NFB is organizing a letter-writing campaign in protest of Amazon’s marketing efforts with the Kindle ereader.  Although I know many people who are desperately in love with their Kindles, I, myself am not a Kindle supporter:  Amazon has yet … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 21, 2012 by Phouka

Wouldn’t it be neat if everyone learned braille? This would definitely help with the braille literacy crisis–and it would make brailling “cool” as the best way to text to friends and family. (And changing that attitude so that it’s cool … Continue reading →

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