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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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Redefining Mobility: William Wiener Unveils the Innovations in the Fourth Edition of Foundations of Orientation and Mobility

The field of Orientation and Mobility (O&M) is one that continuously evolves, driven by advancements in technology and a deeper...

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Achieving Academic Success with the Monarch

With the proper tools and support, students who are blind or have low vision can achieve academic success with the...

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Expanding the Monarch’s Impact with the Monarch Student Pilot Program

In September, APH launched the Monarch, a first-of-its-kind 10-line by 32-cell refreshable display that renders braille and tactile graphics on...

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Meet APH Scholar Patricia Gallardo

Meet APH Scholar Patricia Gallardo Patricia Gallardo joined the Child Development program at Braille Institute in 2018, and in 2022...

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Reach and Match Light Offers Accessibility and Flexibility’

This new addition to the Reach & Match family of products is a smaller, more compact version of the beloved...

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Elevating the User Experience: Support for Monarch Users

The Monarch is making its way across the U.S. As it lands in the hands of students nationwide, the APH...