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A thumbnail of the wall that curves behind the water pump in the Helen Keller exhibit area. Also there is a large seven or eight foot high black and white historical photo of the water pump in the yard in front of the office. And a smaller black and white image of Anne Sullivan and Helen, who has a doll sitting on her lap. To the right of these images is a sign that poses the question:

Finding Helen Keller’s Water Pump: An Ongoing Investigation

As APH continues to design exhibits for The Dot Experience, we are working to create the most accurate representations as...

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A painting of blue, green, and teal impressionistic painting with small spots of yellow and orange. The strokes are evocative of water. An image to the right shows a woman and her black lab guide dog walking outside near green grass and trees.

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...

Pictogram for Audio Descriptions that features the letter A in black and a D made of white vertical stripes on a black background.

Adventures in Audio Description

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

“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,...

A view into a recording studio. A man in headphones sits in the foreground referencing a print book while the computer next to him counts minutes of recorded material. In the distance, a woman wearing headphones is speaking into a microphone.

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...

A young woman wearing reading glasses. Her dark-colored dress has long sleeves and a white lace collar. Her hands are folded in her lap, holding a Bible.

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...

Close up of an embosser printing a tactile graphic on a desk.

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...