Links
Below are links to organizations and friends of Leading Hands.
Anti-Virus Software:
- Consumer Affairs reviewed the top anti-virus software.
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/computers/antivirus-software
Consumer’s with Disabilities Resources:
- Fire Safety & Disabilities Guide
- Addiction Treatment Resources for Americans with Disabilities
- The Disabled Job Seeker’s Guide to Becoming a Real Estate Agent
- A How-to Guide on Job Searching with a Disability
- The Guide to Buying Used Accessible Vehicles
- Socialization and the Child who is Deaf or Hard of Hearing
- Disability Accommodation Cost Guides
Internet Safety Resources:
- The Definitive Guide to Internet Privacy & Online Security
http://www.premierchoiceinternet.com/online-privacy/
- Best Buy’s Guide To Kids Safe Online
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/home-networking-support/keep-kids-safe-online
- Parent’s Guide To Keeping Kids Safe & Alive
https://www.aclsmedicaltraining.com/parent-new-medical-profession/
- Parents and Carers Safe Internet Use
http://www.saferinternet.org.uk/advice-and-resources/parents-and-carers
- Parents Guide to Facebook
http://www.connectsafely.org/pdfs/fbparents.pdf
- National Criminal Justice Reference Service – These are Internet safety articles and tips sponsored by the U.S. Department of Justice.
http://www.ncjrs.gov/internetsafety/general.html
- Federal Trade Commission – The government created this website for consumers and businesses as a source of information about computer security and safeguarding personal information.
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/
- Parent’s Guide to Protecting Children’s Privacy
https://www.comparitech.com/blog/vpn-privacy/protecting-childrens-privacy/
- Net Smartz
This group teachs children what to watch out for online with fun, interactive games and activities.
http://www.netsmartz.org/
- Get Net Wise
This coalition wants Internet users to only be “one-click away” from the resources they need to make informed decisions about their family”s use of the Internet.
Note: The information on the site seems a few years out of date.
http://www.getnetwise.org/
- KidsClick!
This is a web search for kids by librarians.
http://www.kidsclick.org
- Looksmart’s Kids Directory
This site is Net Nanny which is a search engine that makes it safe to search and use the Internet.
http://search.netnanny.com
- Take Charge
Cox Cable offers tips on your digital life
http://ww2.cox.com/aboutus/takecharge.cox
- Privacy Laws and Legislation
http://www.backgroundcheck.org/the-legislation-of-privacy-new-laws-that-will-change-your-life
- Yahoo Kids
This is Yahoo”s kids search engine page.
http://kids.yahoo.com/
- The Alliance for Technology Access
Connecting children and adults with disabilities to technology tools.
http://www.ataccess.org/
- Washington State Office of the Attorney General.
http://www.atg.wa.gov/ProtectingYouth/default.aspx
Suggested Internet Safety Books:
- MySpace Generation by Candice Kelsey
- The Safe Side – Internet Safety by John Walsh and Angela Shelton
Software to prevent minors from accessing inappropriate materials:
Kid Tracking Software
- https://www.kidguard.com/
- http://www.kidswatch.com/
- http://www.awarenesstech.com/Monitoring-Software/Parental/
- http://www.internetsafety.com/safeeyes
Go Green:
- Enlightening people about the facts and myths of Kangen alkalized water by use of news articles, videos, and testimonials.
Throw Back Land
Education Opportunities:
- If you are interested in a free GED program you have come to the right place.
Free GED
Blog Roll:
Marc, Here is interesting stuff on how to take CreditCards Via iPhone, iPad, Android (and later Rim).
Here is an article about it:
http://phandroid.com/2010/05/11/square-gives-an-easy-method-of-accepting-credit-card-payments-on-the-go/
The company site is here: https://squareup.com/
They do take their cut but the individuals who use the free service don’t need a merchant services account. So you sell something out of your house (couch or furniture), one could use square to take payment on the spot and email a receipt.