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Blindness History Basics: History of Braille Writers

When fifteen-year-old Louis Braille presented his tactile system of raised dots in 1824, he hoped the new system would provide a...

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Who Do You Know and How Did You Meet Them?

Since the museum closed for The Dot Experience renovation and expansion, I’ve been working hard on the photo collection donated...

A woman dressed in a brown T-shirt accepts a braille book being handed to her. Behind her, on exhibit, are dozens of other books. The words “The World Book Encyclopedia” are written on the book’s spine.

Interns and Museums

As the summer winds down I’ve been reflecting on the incredible work our amazing intern Diana Wilder did this summer....

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National Disability Voting Rights Week 2023

This week is National Disability Voting Rights Week! While this week was formally known as “National Disability Voter Registration Week,”...

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The Gift of Time

Early in 1943, the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) started a program to help soldiers blinded in World War...

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An Artwork’s Journey: The Road to the InSights Art Exhibition!

‘Tis the season! The InSights Art Exhibition this October is quickly approaching. InSights Art is an international art contest open...

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Meet APH Scholar Jennifer Bliss

APH is excited to recognize Jennifer Bliss, nominated by EOT, Elizabeth Pieters, as one of our 2023-2024 APH Scholars. When...