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Latest News from APH

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Bringing Popular Online Games to Monarch with PBS and Wordstock

The Monarch is a revolutionary braille device with a 10-line by 32-cell refreshable display. It supports braille, eBraille, and tactile graphics, while offering a variety of...

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Building Your Fine Arts Toolkit

We believe art is for everyone! Students and adults who are blind or low vision should not be denied the...

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Now Available! Step-By-Step, Second Edition

*Update 7/20/21: Step-By-Step Part 1 and Part 2 are now available for purchase.  We’re happy to announce the release of...

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GoodMaps Has Great Plans for 2021

GoodMaps is making everyday travel more accessible. Born as a spin-off of the work APH started with Nearby Explorer, GoodMaps...

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Tips From an Educator for State Testing Success

Tools for a Good Foundation As with any building, a good foundation is key. Exposing students to tactile and enlarged...

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Building Your Student Testing Toolkit

Take tests with confidence using accessible tools and materials! Students who are blind or low vision may need access to...

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Making Standardized Tests Accessible  

What do you think of from October to April? Is it pumpkin spice, the holidays, Cyber Monday, basketball season, and...