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One Year Later: Celebrating and Reflecting on the Monarch

One year ago, Monarch took flight changing the lives of teachers, students, and families across the world. With over 1,000...

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The Dot Experience Cast: John Furniss

John Furniss, or The Blind Woodsman as he is known to his 2.6 million social media followers, is a champion...

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Monarch is Making a Difference: Jennifer Wenzel’s Story

New technology can be intimidating. Between new navigation, revolutionary capabilities, and having an entire new world of braille technology at...

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Meet APH Scholar Katy Jach

APH is proud to recognize Katy Jach, nominated by Pam Parker, Director of Outreach Washington State School for the Blind,...

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Employee Spotlight: Jenn Brooks

Outreach Regional Specialist Jennifer Brooks uses her role to give students who are blind or low vision as many opportunities...

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Monarch Making a Difference: Elena’s Homeschool Story

In and out of the classroom, Monarch aims to enhance student experience with all kinds of opportunities for independent learning...

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Bringing Helen Keller’s Water Pump to Life at The Dot Experience

What was it like for six-year-old Helen Keller to discover language? Those seconds of wonder, understanding, and awe are frozen...

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Meet APH Scholar Missy Garber

APH is proud to recognize Missy Garber, nominated by Gregory Gerhart, Educational Consultant and Ex-Officio Trustee, as one of our...

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Meet APH Scholar Kirsten Dlugo

APH is proud to recognize Kirsten Dlugo, nominated by EOT Scott McCallum, as one of our 2025-2026 APH Scholars.   ...

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Employee Spotlight: Rosanne Hoffmann

APH employees make a difference every day, and we want to take the time to recognize some of the wonderful...

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Finding Helen Keller’s Water Pump: An Ongoing Investigation

As APH continues to design exhibits for The Dot Experience, we are working to create the most accurate representations as...

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The Dot Experience Cast: Joe Strechay

Joe Strechay is a pioneer in media accessibility, a public speaker, producer and consultant for television, and a champion for...

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Employee Spotlight: Kris Scott

APH is lucky to have committed and passionate employees like Kris Scott. The Lead Editor of the Accessible Tests department,...

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Solid Light: Cynthia Torp’s Unique Model

We’ve been learning about the creation of The Dot Experience through the lens of the team at Solid Light. We...

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Employee Spotlight: Jayma Hawkins

APH would not be the organization it is without the people who work here. We are thankful to have employees...

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