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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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Opening InSights Art Submissions

One of my favorite experiences as InSights Art Coordinator is when I can finally blow the dust off my box...

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eBRF Project Picks Up Steam in 2023

eBRF development is moving along very quickly! Currently, over 90 people around the world, representing more than forty organizations, are...

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APH Behind the Scenes: Building on Patterns

Caption: From left to right: Luanne Blaylock (AR), Kate Dilworth (OR), Kristen Buhler (OR), Anna Swenson (VA), Cathy Senft-Graves (APH),...

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Using Poetry to Build Braille Literacy

National Poetry Month in April is an opportunity for everyone to create and marvel at the beauty of poetry. Not...

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National Poetry Month: An Interview with Susan Glass

In April 1996, the Academy of American Poets launched National Poetry Month, a time to celebrate poets’ role in our...

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Susan Merwin’s Library

What would people know about you if the only clue to your identity came from the books you left behind?...