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A Historic Leap: Monarch Gains Multiline Screen Reader Support and Premieres First Public eBraille Book

The latest Monarch update marks a defining moment in the evolution of braille technology. For the first time ever, mainstream...

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Museum Events: May-July

Over the years, our Museum has offered some great Saturday events. Through our Bards & Storytellers program, we’ve hosted performances...

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An Amazing Discovery: Laura Bridgman

While working my way through a series in the American Foundation for the Blind collection called “Education, Rehab, and Welfare,”...

A teacher and two students in a classroom. One student in glasses writes with paper and pencil. The other student in glasses has a Perkins brailler and refreshable braille display in front of them. A tabletop magnifier is sitting off to the side.

Tips for Classroom Accommodations

by Jeff Schwartz and Leslie Weilbacher, APH Outreach Specialists The end of the school year is quickly approaching, and for...

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Eat All the Colors of the Rainbow with MyPlate

We all know it’s important to eat healthily, but we also know following through can be tricky, especially when there...

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An Artist’s InSight: The Story of Connie and Lexie

When Connie Avery steps out for her daily walk with her guide dog, Lexie, a third family member insists on...

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Adventures in Audio Description

Have you ever heard an audio described movie or TV program? Maybe it was on a streaming service or in...