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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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Assessments for Success!

Accessible assessments – say that five times fast! Diagnostic assessments are used in the classroom to determine the achievement level...

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Meet APH Scholar Fae Montoya

APH is excited to recognize Fae Montoya, nominated by EOT, Jared Leslie, as one of our 2020-2021 APH Scholars. Fae...

A Teacher’s Perspective on the Sensory Learning Kit

As a teacher during a pandemic, I have grown accustomed to things changing daily, being way out of my control,...

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Partners in O&M: Creating Connections in Everyday Life

Orientation and Mobility (O&M) instruction is more than something you learn in a classroom. It affects every aspect of a...

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A TVI’s Simple Solutions for Elementary Students

Sometimes, it is those simple, low-tech materials that make all the difference. We spoke with Elizabeth Umphress, a Teacher of...

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Sharing Digital Braille Between Countries—It’s as Easy as ABC!

APH is happy to announce its participation in the Accessible Book Consortium (ABC), an international network for sharing accessible digital...