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National Dog Month: A History of Guide Dogs

To celebrate National Dog Month, APH Librarians are highlighting one of our favorite books about the history of guide dogs....

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Blindness History Basics: A Brief History of the Refreshable Braille Display

Braille, introduced by Louis Braille in Paris, France in 1829, has opened up the world of reading and writing for...

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Connect the Dots Event Explores Access Through Touch and Texture

On Saturday, July 13th, fifty visitors attended “Touch and Texture,” the latest in our education series, Connect the Dots, at...

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Making Middle School Lessons More Accessible with the Monarch

Tactile maps give people who are blind or low vision a sense of their surroundings. Through careful study, a mental...

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An Empowering Experience: APH Attends the 2024 NFB National Convention

“I think every blind person should attend at least one NFB Convention,” said Danielle Burton, APH’s Communications Accessibility Editor. “It...

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How APH’s Partnership with the DAISY Consortium Assisted with the Development of eBraille

When APH began looking for partners to help create eBraille, we searched for an organization that was also passionate about...

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The Dot Experience Cast: Mike May

Mike May is an exceptional access warrior with extensive experience and knowledge regarding accessible navigation technology and a love for...

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Adapted Physical Education: Partnering with the Blind and Visually Impaired Community

Finding a way to adapt to a sport and building a community with other athletes can be a challenge. Many...

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Developing Reading and Spelling Skills on the Monarch

Literacy is one of the cornerstones of education. APH’s Monarch is overcoming obstacles to enhance reading and spelling skills for...

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A Validation of the Work We’re Doing: An Insider’s Perspective on the ICEB Conference

May 30th marked the end of the Eighth General Assembly of the International Council on English Braille (ICEB) held in...

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Unlocking a World of Scientific Discoveries with the Monarch

Science classes include a variety of graphics, which can be expensive and slow to produce. APH’s Monarch, is breaking down...

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Create Custom Lessons with the CVI Complexity Sequences App!

As technology continues to pave the way for innovation in education, APH’s new CVI Complexity Sequences App brings the same...

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Congratulations 2024 APH Scholars!

Each year since 2003, Ex Officio Trustees (EOT’s) throughout the United States nominate those who they feel have provided outstanding...

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Soaring to New Heights: A Professional’s Perspective on the Monarch

APH’s Monarch has flown into the hearts of many professionals. We recently spoke with Seth Leblond, the Assistive Technology Coordinator...

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Building a Better Future for Elementary School Students with the Monarch

Technology is constantly changing, opening a whole new world of possibilities that were unimaginable even ten years ago. Rendering braille...

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