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The American Printing House for the Blind is the world's largest company devoted solely to researching, developing, and manufacturing products for people who are blind or visually impaired. Founded in 1858, it is the oldest organization of its kind in the United States. Under the 1879 federal Act to Promote the Education of the Blind, APH is the official supplier of educational materials for visually impaired students in the U.S. who are working at less than college level.
We manufacture textbooks and magazines in braille, large print, recorded, and computer disc formats. APH also manufactures hundreds of educational, recreational, and daily living products. APH's fully-accessible web site (www.aph.org) features information about APH products and services, online ordering of products, and free information on a wide variety of blindness-related topics. One popular feature of the site is the Louis Database, a free tool to help locate accessible books available from organizations across the U.S. APH products can be ordered through Louis.
APH's products are useful to infants, preschoolers, elementary and high school students, and adults. APH primarily serves people who are visually impaired, although many of our products have application for people with learning disabilities and people with multiple disabilities.
Many of our products can be enjoyed by visually impaired and sighted students alike, making them useful for students who are in an inclusive classroom. With the exception of magazine subscriptions, our products may be purchased by anyone.
All ages.
Not necessary.
Vary with product or service provided. APH accepts Federal Quota funds; purchase orders from companies and organizations; checks; money orders; and Discover®, MasterCard®, and Visa® credit cards.
APH News is a monthly web newsletter featuring the latest APH products and services, introductions to new APH staff, news about workshops and events, and much more. Subscribe to receive a monthly email containing a link to the latest issue or read the newsletter online at www.aph.org. No outside advertising is accepted.
APH offers seven different catalogs and a variety of brochures and other promotional materials designed to help educate service providers and consumers about APH products and services. These are available in a variety of accessible formats, which may include braille, large print, cassette tape, or CDROM. All advertising is free of charge.
Dr. Tuck Tinsley III.
Rosanne Broome, Customer Service Manager.
APH was founded in 1858 in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
APH is a 501(c)(3) private nonprofit organization.
Approximately 320.
Approximately $22,000,000.
None. APH operates a single 250,000 square-foot facility in Louisville, Kentucky.
8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday-Friday.
APH offers a guided tour of its facility. Visitors will see how Talking Books and braille books are created and will view demonstrations of educational materials. These free tours are available at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday, except holidays, and last approximately one hour. Please make advance reservations for groups of ten or more.
The history of the education of people who are blind is presented in APH's multimedia Callahan Museum. Artifacts, photographs, electronic, and interactive displays are used to present such topics as the development of braille, the history of the braillewriter, and the history of Talking Books. The museum is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, and 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, except Derby Day and holidays. Exhibits include braille, large print, and audio description. Many are hands-on. Admission is free.
APH houses the Hall of Fame, dedicated to preserving and honoring the history of outstanding professionals who have served in the fields of education and rehabilitation of people who are blind or visually impaired. The Hall of Fame includes accessible multimedia displays and artifacts and is open during the Museum hours. It can be viewed on the web at www.aph.org
Wheelchair accessible/Motor coach parking on street.
No. Our mailing lists are never sold or loaned to another organization.
Yes. Please contact the APH Special Projects and Public Affairs Manager for more information.
