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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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The Dot Experience logo: the words “The Dot Experience” in bold black letters stacked, with the words “The” and “Dot” over the word “Experience.” The two lines of type are equal in length. “The” and “Experience” are the same size, but “Dot” is larger and more prominent than the other two words. To the right of the two lines of type is a braille cell made of six individually colored circles.

Introduction to The Dot Experience

APH’s vision since 1858 is an accessible world, with opportunity for everyone. APH empowers people who are blind or low...

A man wearing a black shirt with the APH logo on it speaks to a young woman, who is wearing dark sunglasses and holding a white tipped cane, as he leads her down a hallway with a large black and white mural of a child on their right and a plain wall lined with banners displaying the APH logo in APH branding colors between tall windows on their left. There are also tables pushed against the wall on the left, and the light coming in from the windows reflects off the blue and white tiled floor.

December Reflections and Transitions

Late December is always a great time for reflection. There have been a lot of big changes in the museum...

Two women sit on a sofa. At right, an older woman, Helen Keller, wearing a blue dress, has a child’s doll on her lap and seems to be accepting a wrapped present from the woman beside her. Helen has a big smile on her face and seems to be enjoying herself.

Helen Keller’s Christmas Cards

The Helen Keller Archive is filled with incredible artifacts that typically could not be found in most folks’ homes. There...

As Time Goes By

As everyone inside our building and anyone who passes by the exterior knows, APH is in the midst of a...

APH Hive logo on a honeycomb pattern background with cartoon bees flying around it.

The APH Hive Has Something for Everyone!

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, accessibility, and continuous professional development, the APH Hive is a beacon for educators, families, and...

The books “ECC Essentials;” “Access Technology for Blind and Low Vision Accessibility;” Autism Spectrum Disorders and Visual Impairment;” and “College Bound: A Guide for Students with Visual Impairments” sit on a white bookshelf next to the books “Babies With CVI” and “Guidelines and Games for Teaching Efficient Braille Reading,” which have a fake succulent in a grey pot sitting on top of them.

APH Press Titles Now Offered on Federal Quota

APH is pleased to begin offering more titles on Federal Quota! The Federal Quota program provides educators funds to purchase...