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A crowd of people gathers outside of a large concrete pillared building with the words 'Library' etched in stone above the doorway. Colored tents are set up out front and a banner hangs in the doorway with the words 'How-To Festival' in large print on it.

How-To Festival Highlights Accessibility in the Home

This past weekend, Connect the Dots, powered by PNC, got to hang out with the Louisville Free Public Library during...

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Justin Gardner sits in front of shelves filled with tan boxes. He is holding a book with a photo of Helen Keller on the cover.

Unveiling a Legacy: The Helen Keller Time Capsule

Around the corner from the heart of  braille production and product storage, sits a room tucked against the back wall...

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Monarch Makes History with First Public eBraille Support

The Monarch is making history with its 1.2 update, which introduces the world’s first public implementation of eBraille support! This...

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Louis and the AMP Database: Supporting Students and the Field

The Louis Database The concept of sharing information between braille-producing agencies dates back to the 1950s, when APH used a...

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Braille Tales Arrives in Puerto Rico

APH is a firm believer that early exposure to reading develops crucial braille awareness skills and promotes enthusiasm for literacy....

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The Dot Experience Cast: Tim Hornik

A beacon of positivity, independence, and dedication, Timothy Hornik has dedicated his adult life to serving members of the blindness...

A young girl with glasses smiles into the camera, holding a certificate for her completion of the braille challenge.

2025 KY Braille Challenge: Celebrating 25 Years

For the last 25 years, students from around the world have come together for a braille literacy competition: the Braille...