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The blue Early Focus book on a wooden table next to a variety of writing instruments and a pink post it.

Early Focus Third Edition Brings Ongoing Growth

Families with a young child newly diagnosed with blindness or low vision invariably find themselves facing a series of questions...

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A teacher stands next to a student, who is blind, as he assists her in a science experience using the accessible science kit.

Making Your Own Accessible Materials

As schools prepare to welcome students back for another year, teachers, parents, and students alike wonder what kind of accessible...

A screenshot of the CJ Threads section of the Code Jumper app. The background is light blue with decoration that looks like a motherboard. On the left side of the screen is the CJ Threads toolbox with colorful buttons that mimic Code Jumper pods, like Play, Pause, and Loop, as well as more advanced Python commands.

Developing Out of This World Coding Skills with CJ Threads

CJ Threads brings a new level of fun and interactive learning to Code Jumper. Building on foundational skills, CJ Threads...

Kirsten stands outside with the background blurred, smiling at the camera. She has light silver hair and black glasses.

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.   ...

Rosanne smiles at the camera, standing in front of a grey background.

Employee Spotlight: Rosanne Hoffmann

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

A Monarch on top of a red classroom table while two student's hands explore the braille displayed on screen.

Troubleshooting and Tips for Connecting Monarch to a School Network

With the new school year approaching, it can be exciting to think about bringing new technology into the classroom. For...

A thumbnail of the wall that curves behind the water pump in the Helen Keller exhibit area. Also there is a large seven or eight foot high black and white historical photo of the water pump in the yard in front of the office. And a smaller black and white image of Anne Sullivan and Helen, who has a doll sitting on her lap. To the right of these images is a sign that poses the question:

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...