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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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Louis Website Gets New Look, Improved Search

Did you know our Louis Database contains information on over 240 thousand accessible books available from over 75 agencies across...

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Meet APH Scholar Stacey Chambers

APH is proud to recognize Stacey Chambers, nominated by Ex Officio Trustee (EOT), Emily Coleman, as one of our 2022-2023...

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STEM Scholarship Opportunities for Students with Visual Impairments

There is an increasing demand for advanced technologies and for people who know how to make and use them. But...

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The Wacky World of Flexible Records

If you’re old enough to remember begging your mom to buy breakfast cereal so that you could get the phonograph...

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Take Action Today! 2022 GAAD Social Tips

Let’s take awareness into action for Global Accessibility Awareness Day. We’ve put together a list of tips for you to...

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Museum Events: May-July

Over the years, our Museum has offered some great Saturday events. Through our Bards & Storytellers program, we’ve hosted performances...