Imagine for a moment that nothing in your house is labeled in braille. Or maybe you don't have to imagine it! Do you reach in the fridge for some OJ and grab the milk carton instead? Ever sprinkle some cinnamon on your French toast - but it's cayenne pepper instead? And are you wearing your new maroon silk blouse, or the one with the plaid pattern that clashes with almost every skirt you own?
These examples may be extreme, but think about it - are you expending more mental energy on identifying things than you would like?
In Label It!, author Judy Dixon sorts through the labeling strategies that she and her friends have used through the years and identifies the very best ideas and tips. Focusing primarily on labeling with braille, Judy covers all the bases: clothing and accessories, medications, food containers, appliances, and a hodgepodge of other items, from postage stamps to chargers and cables. She also discusses what to do when you can't label something, and tricks to employ when you're out and about and nothing is labeled. An extensive resource list at the back covers labeling materials and products. This is the most useful book you'll buy all year!
Contents
1. Labeling Clothing and Accessories
A. Clothing
B. Shoes and Belts
C. Scarves, Ties, Pantyhose, and Other Accessories
D. Jewelry
2. Labeling Medications
A. Tactile Labeling of Medications
B. Audio Labeling of Medications
3. Labeling Food Containers
A. Labeling Grocery Store Items: Cans, Bottles, Jars, Boxes, and Frozen Foods
B. Labeling Your Own Containers: Canisters, Spice Bottles, Etc.
C. Labeling Perishables
D. Audio Labeling in the Kitchen
4. Labeling Appliances
A. Choosing an Appliance Labeling Strategy
B. Labeling Appliances with Knobs, Buttons, or Flat Panels
C. Talking Appliances
5. A Hodgepodge of Other Items
A. Index Cards
B. File Folders
C. Three-Ring Notebooks
D. Postage Stamps
E. Compact Discs
F. Games
G. Memory Cards
H. Chargers, Cables, and Power Strips
I. Keyboards
J. Emergency Controls and Shut-Offs
K. Sheets and Towels
L. Plants: Indoor and Outdoor
6. When You Can't Label
A. Because It's Too Small
B. Because It Will Be Used by Others
7. When You're Out and About and Things Aren't Labeled
8. More Details on Tools and Materials for Labeling
A. Label-Producing Tools
B. Labeling Materials
C. Cutting Devices
D. Pre-Brailled and Ready-made Tactile Labels
E. Audio Labeling
RESOURCES
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