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Early Focus Third Edition Brings Ongoing Growth

Families with a young child newly diagnosed with blindness or low vision invariably find themselves facing a series of questions...

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A Birthday Gift With a History

When Helen Keller celebrated her fourteenth birthday at the home of Alexander Graham Bell on June 27, 1894, she received...

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Games to Support Braille Literacy

Learning braille can be fun for all students. Reinforce braille letter recognition and teach vocabulary words with the following games...

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Mantis and Chameleon Software Updates

2.0 Update for Mantis Q40 and Chameleon 20 This is a reminder to always keep your Mantis Q40 and Chameleon 20 braille displays up-to-date!...

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Louis Website Gets New Look, Improved Search

Did you know our Louis Database contains information on over 240 thousand accessible books available from over 75 agencies across...

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Meet APH Scholar Stacey Chambers

APH is proud to recognize Stacey Chambers, nominated by Ex Officio Trustee (EOT), Emily Coleman, as one of our 2022-2023...

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STEM Scholarship Opportunities for Students with Visual Impairments

There is an increasing demand for advanced technologies and for people who know how to make and use them. But...