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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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Making Math More Accessible: Monarch’s Word Processor

Standardized testing scores among students who are blind and have low vision are very low in STEM subjects. When APH...

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Making Math More Accessible: Monarch’s Braille Editor and Graphing Calculator

Math is not the most accessible subject for students who are blind or have low vision. Adaptations to activities and...

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Seeing Through Someone Else’s Eyes: Bioptic Lenses Pave the Way for Bioptic Driving

Have you ever seen someone who had glasses with what looked like miniature telescopes attached to the lenses? A special...

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APH Celebrates National Library Week!

National Library Week is an annual celebration of the value and impact libraries across the country bring to their communities....

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The Monarch: Improving Braille Literacy for Students

Braille helps students who are blind or low vision with reading, writing, and comprehension so they can succeed in school...

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Summing Up Success: 2024 Abacus Bee Finals

APH’s Outreach Services team hosted close to 100 people in Louisville, KY on March 21-24 for a weekend of competition,...