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Bringing Popular Online Games to Monarch with PBS and Wordstock

The Monarch is a revolutionary braille device with a 10-line by 32-cell refreshable display. It supports braille, eBraille, and tactile graphics, while offering a variety of...

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Summing Up Success: 2024 Abacus Bee Finals

APH’s Outreach Services team hosted close to 100 people in Louisville, KY on March 21-24 for a weekend of competition,...

Two hands wearing several rings feel a tactile graphic of a car displayed on the Monarch’s 10-line by 32-cell refreshable braille display.

Making the Monarch: A Revolutionary Device for All

People often picture the majestic butterfly when they hear the name “Monarch.” As part of our braille metamorphosis at APH,...

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Please Touch! Making Museum Collections Accessible

What do you think of when you hear the words “museum collection?” Artifacts like objects, paintings, photographs, rare books, or...

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Go on an Adventure with The Caterpillar

Are you curious about the outside world? Explore your very own backyard with the help of a fuzzy, orange caterpillar...

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Tactile Book Builder Kit: Equipping Educators to Meet a Multitude of Needs

At APH, we strive to create products that assist both teachers and students with unique learning needs. The Tactile Book...

An ornate beaded talisman lies on a white surface. It is adorned with onyx, seafoam green and pink stones, and many other cool-hued beads and stones. The beads cascade down in thin tassels from the bottom of the talisman, and a beaded wire connects to both of its upper corners.

An Artist’s InSight: An Interview with Lynda McKinney Lambert

International Women’s Month, observed annually during the month of March, is a global celebration highlighting the achievements, contributions, and challenges...