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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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Memorial Day: Honoring Service and Sharing Resources for Blind or Low Vision Veterans

On Memorial Day, we want to take time to honor those who have sacrificed for our country by sharing a...

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Employee Spotlight: BJ Reece and Dimetre Grainger

Here at APH, we have amazing employees who play a crucial role in our mission. There are so many wonderful...

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Cutting Edge Meets Agility: New JAWS Version Coming Soon for Multiline Braille Displays

Working together to create a new functionality of the JAWS screen reader program, Vispero, APH, and HumanWare are excited to...

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Braille Tales Brings Families Together and Broadens Access to Literacy

Early reading develops braille awareness skills and enthusiasm for literacy in the hearts of young children. Through the Braille Tales...

A crowd of people gathers outside of a large concrete pillared building with the words 'Library' etched in stone above the doorway. Colored tents are set up out front and a banner hangs in the doorway with the words 'How-To Festival' in large print on it.

How-To Festival Highlights Accessibility in the Home

This past weekend, Connect the Dots, powered by PNC, got to hang out with the Louisville Free Public Library during...

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Monarch is Making a Difference: Emma Olech’s Homeschool Story

The Monarch was created to drive students forward and make learning easier throughout their education. No matter the schooling method,...