Skip to main content Skip to main menu

APH Blog

Learn about what’s happening at APH including news, product launches, and stories from the community.

Smiling student at a laptop

Latest News from APH

A student sits in front of a screen with a graph on it while placing their hands on the tactile graph on the Monarch in front of them.

Monarch is Making a Difference: Comparative Study Explores Statistics and Scatter Plots

Designed for both students and adults, Monarch is equipped with tools that foster independent workers, make learning simpler, and daily living...

Read Article
Computerized cartoon image show bats approaching flowers.

PBS Kids’ Cyberchase Echo Explorers Now a Tactile Game on Monarch

A new partnership between American Printing House (APH) and the team behind the PBS KIDS series, Cyberchase, brings a popular...

The Periodic Table app splash screen open on the Monarch. The word "Monarch" is made up of five squares stylized like elements on the periodic table.

Expanding Accessible Learning Opportunities with Monarch Apps

The Monarch is a unique multi-line braille display that creates a world of endless possibility for accessible learning. While the 10-line display...

Jo Holt, wearing a floral green shirt, stands in front of a plain background smiling at the camera.

Employee Spotlight: Mary Jo Holt

APH employees come from a variety of different backgrounds, bringing an array of interests and passions to their job. Jo Holt has been with APH since 2018...

An Author’s Journey: Highlighting the Story of Alice Walker

At The Dot Experience, we uplift the voices and stories of people who are blind or low vision. This month,...

Two hands sit on the Monarch, reading through lines of braille text.

Introducing the BRF to eBraille Converter

We are excited to introduce the BRF to eBraille Converter, a new tool that helps bridge familiar braille workflows with the future...

Scott Spaulding smiles at the camera.

Creating The Dot Experience: Prototyping with Scott Spaulding

The Dot Experience is a unique, fully inclusive museum experience. Images, sounds, artifacts, and exhibits have each been carefully constructed to ensure every...