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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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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...

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Adapting Materials Using the Cricut Maker and APH Products

New technology opens a world of possibilities for student learning. We spoke with Jamie Austin, a Teacher of the Visually...

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Connect the Dots

We are excited to announce our new family-based education series: Connect the Dots, powered by the PNC Foundation! Thanks to...

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Exploring the World of Adapted Physical Education: Enhancing Inclusivity for Blind and Low Vision Students- Adapting Traditional PE Activities

Traditional P.E. activities can be found in almost every gym class, so making them accessible is very important. Running, jumping,...