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A student stands in a library next to a stack of braille notebooks with a Monarch in her hands.

Harnessing the Power of Monarch: Resources for the Creation of Optimal Tactile Graphics

The Monarch, developed by the American Printing House (APH) in collaboration with HumanWare, represents a transformative leap in braille technology....

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Students and Teachers “Level Up” with the Monarch

Since the release of the Monarch, students and teachers everywhere have been exploring, learning, and training on this new piece...

Judy smiles broadly as she holds a braille display while sitting next to her guide dog.

The Dot Experience Cast: Judy Dixon

Judy Dixon is a woman of humility, generosity, spunk, and drive. Judy worked for the National Library Service for the...

New Partnership Creates Groundbreaking Product

American Printing House has partnered with General Electric (GE) Appliances in the creation of stickers to ensure accessible home appliances...

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Perfect Presents for Individuals Who are Blind or Low Vision

The holiday season is just around the corner. As you begin to make your list and check it twice, consider...

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Generate Tactile Graphics on the Fly with TactileDoodle

At APH, we want to provide teachers and students products that will make everyday activities more accessible. The TactileDoodle serves...

Two hands feel a shape on the Monarch while the image projects on a computer screen behind it.

The Future is Wireless: Bluetooth on the Monarch

Bluetooth provides users a way to connect one piece of technology to another without cumbersome cords. Since most devices are...