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Latest News from APH

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Monarch is Making a Difference: Demi Morgan’s Story

Demi Morgan is the Associate Director of TVI Services at Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired. When she...

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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...

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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...

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2024 National Coding Symposium for Students

Get ready to embark on a journey where coding becomes not just a skill, but a gateway to boundless possibilities. The 2024...

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The Cognitive Science Behind Braille on the Monarch

The Monarch’s multiline braille display can be used to read textbooks, essays, novels, and more, but what’s actually happening inside...

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A Fresh Perspective: Teaching Adults who are Blind or Have Low Vision with the Monarch

Orientation and mobility, assistive technology, and independent living skills are vital for adults who are blind or low vision to...

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Enhancing Reading with the Monarch

Individuals who are blind or have low vision often need descriptions of their surroundings. From hearing about the layout of...