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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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“Welcome to the team! Wayne Price, Vice President Production and Logistics.” APH logo. Headshot of Wayne smiling.

Wayne Price Joins APH Team as Vice President of Production and Logistics

APH continues to find the right people to assist in removing barriers to education and employment, ensuring the future does,...

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APH Behind the Scenes: The Talking Book Studio

Have you ever wondered how talking books are produced for people who are blind and have low vision? We spoke...

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Fanny J. Crosby: Embracing The Gift

My calendar of significant 2020 dates that got overshadowed once the awful pandemic arrived, features a bold circle around the...

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Establishing a New Braille File Standard with the eBRF

Imagine reading an interesting article or editing a hefty document with no way to navigate by page or heading, only...

A work station with a computer displaying braille, a desk organizer holding highlighters and Post-It notes, a paper taped to the monitor with color coded notes on the braille alphabet, and a little printed illustrations of funny ghosts. A hand is reaching out to turn the page of a marked up text in a binder.

Making a Difference with the National Prison Braille Network

Did you know that many braille textbooks for students K-12 are produced in prisons across the United States? Since 2002,...

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Songs to Celebrate Braille Literacy

Let’s make some noise for braille literacy with sing-a-longs that raise awareness about braille! Family members make great band members...