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Monarch Update 2.0 Expands Accessible Learning Opportunities

This newest Monarch software update gives blind or low vision students the tools they need to complete assessments, explore equations,...

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The Louis Website Ecosystem

The Louis website, named in honor of Louis Braille, offers access to 4 powerful databases useful to educators, researchers, parents,...

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Connect the Dots Event Emphasizes Accessibility in All Careers 

On Saturday, February 1, The Dot Experience team, APH staff, and volunteers attended the 2nd Annual Teen College & Career...

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Plan for Your Future at The Teen College & Career Fair

Deciding what to do after high school takes quite a bit of time, consideration, and research. The Dot Experience aims...

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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...