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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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Take the Challenge: How the Braille Challenge Promotes Literacy

In honor of Braille Literacy Month in January, we wanted to highlight a contest that encourages all students to show...

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APH Brings Inclusive Arts Exhibit to Huntington, WV

On December 7, 2021, APH Huntington, a program of the American Printing House for the Blind (APH), celebrated the work...

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The Carrier’s Address

I stumbled across something interesting while cataloging the archives of the Kentucky School for the Blind Alumni Association yesterday. Historians...

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You Must Remember This: Research in the APH archives

In my previous position at a university archive, I worked closely with researchers. My colleagues and I helped these researchers...

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Christmas Letters to Helen

In 1933, Miss Elizabeth Aitkin sent Helen Keller a handful of letters from her third and fourth grade classes in...

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Meet the APH Outreach Services Team

Our Outreach Services department is growing! We’re excited to offer more opportunities and support to families, educators, and professionals across...