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Latest News from APH

Two APH staff members teach a group of three small children about shapes and colors with the APH Reach and Match Kit. The mat is red, blue, yellow, and green. The children are on top of the mat exploring the various shapes.

Connect the Dots Events Continue to Plant Seeds of Learning

Spring is here and our Connect the Dots, powered by PNC, events have continued to blossom and grow! March’s “How...

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How the Helen Keller Archive Began

When I started working in the AFB (American Foundation for the Blind) Helen Keller Archive at APH in October of...

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We Are Open

I’ve been pretty excited this week. It’s been almost sixteen months since we had a visitor in the museum, but...

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APH Is Ready for a Braille Revolution

We’re on a mission to create a groundbreaking electronic braille text and graphics device that revolutionizes braille learning and accessibility....

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Meet APH Scholar Spencer Churchill

APH is proud to recognize Spencer Churchill, nominated by Ex Officio Trustee (EOT), Jared Leslie, as one of our 2021-2022...

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Building Your Physical Education Toolkit

Summer is in full swing with lots of opportunities to be outdoors and get physical. We know how important staying...

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Why We Celebrate Helen

In 1964, President Lyndon Johnson awarded Helen Keller the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor. The award...