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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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What Does Disability Pride Mean to You?

People with disabilities deserve equal access to the world around them and to be treated with dignity and respect. Disability...

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Activities for Teaching Reading Skills

Reading is an important skill used in daily living. Yet many children struggle with becoming proficient readers. The APH Press...

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Working Through Changes

I gave my last tour of the “old” museum this morning.  I thought it would feel weird, but it felt...

A teacher and two young students sit around a table that has a blue Perkins brailler on top of it. One student is writing on a piece of paper, one student is using a refreshable braille display, and the teacher is writing in a notebook.

CEUs and the APH Hive

Are you an educator who holds a license? Do you consistently search for opportunities to earn CEUs? Look no further!...

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Utilizing Access Technology for Blind and Low Vision Accessibility in the Evaluation Process

The use of technology in the classroom has changed vastly over the years. Finding the best tool or device to...

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Transforming Transition

Transition is that stage when a student begins to think outside of the school system and starts to identify and...