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The Dot Experience Cast: Bhavya Shah

Bhavya Shah is driven, personable, and dedicated to his education, his craft, and to keeping accessibility in every conversation. Early Life and Vision Loss Shah experienced...

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Monarch 1.4: New Ways to Read, Connect, and Work

We’re excited to bring you the Monarch 1.4 update, which continues to expand how Monarch fits into everyday reading, learning, and...

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Accessible Math Empowers Educators by Providing Practical Teaching Strategies

Even for the most passionate teachers, finding the right way to reach students who are blind or low vision may seem intimidating. This is particularly true in the STEM fields, where...

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The Dot Experience: More than Just a Museum

Darrick Wood became the Director of The Dot Experience in December. “I couldn’t be more excited. It feels like my whole career has...

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Product Updates and Upgrades

APH is always working to improve what already exists as we produce new technology and products to ensure we are serving the blind or low vision community in...

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Building an Easy Transition to Braille Learning with Braille Bridge

Learning to read braille as an adult can be a daunting task. The majority of early braille learning materials often...

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Monarch is Making a Difference: Eden Brown’s Story

A court reporter and musician, Eden Brown is a Washington local who is blind. Her curiosity and willingness to try...