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Monarch is Making a Difference: Comparative Study Explores Statistics and Scatter Plots

Designed for both students and adults, Monarch is equipped with tools that foster independent workers, make learning simpler, and daily living...

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APH Library: Three Unique Collections

What is the APH Library? The APH Library is composed of three unique and valuable collections: the M.C. Migel Memorial Collection,...

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Barrier Breaking with Accessible Partnerships on Multiline Braille Displays

APH, HumanWare, Vispero, and the JAWS screen reader, are teaming up to break barriers with a new program for multi-line...

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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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Paws and Reflect: Helen Keller and Her Dogs

As we reflect on the life and legacy of Helen Keller, born on this day, June 27, 1880, we remember...

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Bringing Literacy to Life with Building on Patterns: Kindergarten

Building on Patterns: Kindergarten 2nd Edition is a literacy curriculum product that includes a teacher kit, student kit, braille books,...

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Monarch is Making a Difference: Gina Fugate’s Assistive Tech Story

Gina Fugate is a Computer Science and Assistive Technology teacher at the Maryland School for the Blind. Just over a...