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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...

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Taking Notes on the Monarch

Students spend most of their day learning new information and then demonstrating their knowledge through quizzes and tests. Having an...

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APH Hive Helps Users Master the Monarch

As Monarchs begin to soar into classrooms this fall, we’re committed to ensuring that educators have everything they need to...

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Unboxing the Monarch: A Technological Approach

Imagine accessing materials by viewing one line of braille at a time. Now, picture interacting with them by intervals of...

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The Power of Partnerships: Developing eBraille Together

A worldwide file standard cannot be created alone. By utilizing the expertise of other organizations and individuals in the blindness...

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Soaring to Success: Student Strengthens Braille and Tactile Literacy Skills on the Monarch

A new piece of access technology can be both educational and fun. For rising fourth grader Gavin Leblond, that device...

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Adapted Physical Education for Blind and Visually Impaired Students: The Future of Inclusive P.E.

No child should be left out of an activity due to being blind or having low vision. Unfortunately, this happens...