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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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Meet APH Scholar Spencer Churchill

APH is proud to recognize Spencer Churchill, nominated by Ex Officio Trustee (EOT), Jared Leslie, as one of our 2021-2022...

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Building Your Physical Education Toolkit

Summer is in full swing with lots of opportunities to be outdoors and get physical. We know how important staying...

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Even Easier Braille: Introducing BrailleBlaster V2!

What is BrailleBlaster Version 2? BrailleBlaster V2 is a near-complete rewrite of how the software functions. It is a step...

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The Chair Went Out the Window

Museum objects and their stories are codependent. The artifact is the real deal. After all, it was there when history...

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Snap Into Electronics

In science classes, sighted students are taught the basics of electricity, coding, and programming through a variety of hands-on activities....

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Coding With Mantis Q40

The Mantis Q40, with its combination of 40 braille cells and a QWERTY keyboard, is the perfect companion for learning...