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Bringing Popular Online Games to Monarch with PBS and Wordstock

The Monarch is a revolutionary braille device with a 10-line by 32-cell refreshable display. It supports braille, eBraille, and tactile graphics, while offering a variety of...

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Celebrating APH Founders Day

On this day in 1858, the Commonwealth of Kentucky chartered the American Printing House for the Blind, recognized as a...

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Blindness History Basics: The First Publication of the Braille Code

Louis Braille’s code lives on today as individuals who are blind and have low vision use his system to read...

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Building Your CVI Toolkit

Our goal is to create tools that work for all learners to support their success in education and beyond. From...

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APH Product Roadmaps: Why We Do Them and How You Can Make an Impact

Each year we develop a product roadmap with a particular focus area that identifies gaps in our current offerings and...

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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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Content Drives Design as Solid Light Curates an Engaging Visitor Experience

What Will be in The Dot Experience?    The Dot Experience will house a world-class collection of artifacts and tell many...