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A thumbnail of the wall that curves behind the water pump in the Helen Keller exhibit area. Also there is a large seven or eight foot high black and white historical photo of the water pump in the yard in front of the office. And a smaller black and white image of Anne Sullivan and Helen, who has a doll sitting on her lap. To the right of these images is a sign that poses the question:

Finding Helen Keller’s Water Pump: An Ongoing Investigation

As APH continues to design exhibits for The Dot Experience, we are working to create the most accurate representations as...

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A close up view of the Chameleon 20's 20-cell refreshable braille display and Perkins-style keyboard.

Chameleon Text-to-Speech Update Gives Users Ability to Customize Experience

The perfect device for learning and reinforcing braille literacy skills, the Chameleon 20 is an electronic braille device that allows...

A screenshot of Swirl at the ballpark. Swirl is a red ball with black and yellow ribbing, and she has an animated smiling face. In the background is a pitcher's plate and green foliage.

Blast Off with Astro Adventure Balls App

Joining the APH family of educational apps is Astro Adventure Balls —an app that makes learning a captivating and multi-sensory...

An original Hall Braille Writer with a glossy black and silver metal exterior and glossy black keys with a white surface under them. The words “Hall Braille Writer Patent Pending” sit above the keys and are separated by the braille writer’s handle. A worn cylindrical piece of leather can be seen wrapped around one of the horizontal metal rods toward the back of the braille writer.

Blindness History Basics: The War of the Dots

Today, it is typical for individuals who are sighted to read print and for people who are blind or low...

A young child reading the braille on a braille book that is sitting in their lap.

APH’s Partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Brings Literacy Resources to All Students

Every book is a gateway to learning and exploration. Whether you are listening to a novel or guiding your fingers...

A row of seven colorful “Pop It” fidget toys, each with two columns of three bubbles. The numbers 1-6 are written on the bubbles. In front of the toys is an APH branded slate and stylus sitting on top of a rectangular piece of green paper.

Learning to Braille with a Slate and Stylus: Pop-It Braille Basics

Writing braille with a slate and stylus doesn’t have to be scary. In fact, it can be a lot of...

A blindfolded man wearing a USA athletic shirt and a runner’s bib with the name “BROWN” on it raises his arms high in a victorious stance as the man standing beside him, who is wearing a bright orange shirt with the word “GUIDE” on it, claps. The two men appear to be standing in a stadium. A small pop up at the bottom of the image reads “3, USA, David R Brown - T11” with a small American flag by the word “USA.”

Exploring the World of Adapted Physical Education: Enhancing Inclusivity for Blind and Low Vision Students: Introduction to Paralympic Sports

Participating in a sport is a fun way to exercise and learn how to work as a team. We spoke...