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Celebrating the First Monarch Student Pilot Project Graduates

This week the Monarch Student Pilot Project (MSPP) celebrated the graduation of 16 seniors. As students look to what’s next...

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Building Your Braille Literacy Toolkit

Reading and writing are the foundations of a successful education and lifelong learning. Finding the right tools for each student’s...

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National Museum Education Associates Appreciation Day

There is a National Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day (January 31), a National Squirrel Appreciation Day (January 21), even a National...

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Babies with CVI Now Available from APH Press

Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI) is a neurological visual disorder caused by damage to the areas of the brain that process...

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How the Helen Keller Archive Began

When I started working in the AFB (American Foundation for the Blind) Helen Keller Archive at APH in October of...

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We Are Open

I’ve been pretty excited this week. It’s been almost sixteen months since we had a visitor in the museum, but...

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APH Is Ready for a Braille Revolution

We’re on a mission to create a groundbreaking electronic braille text and graphics device that revolutionizes braille learning and accessibility....