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National Dog Month: A History of Guide Dogs

To celebrate National Dog Month, APH Librarians are highlighting one of our favorite books about the history of guide dogs....

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Snap Circuits Jr.

Preparing young people for the future is what education is all about. More than ever, there’s an emphasis on Science,...

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A Wish List for Accessible Cities

At the American Printing House for the Blind, we believe accessibility is for everyone, everywhere. But as we all know;...

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Reach & Match Learning Kit Stimulates Multiple Senses to Educate and Engage

Every child needs multi-sensory stimulation, even when some of those senses are impaired. That’s why APH now offers the Reach...

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Home is Where the Braille Is: BrailleBlaster Software Is for Everyone

Software for transcribing braille has been available for many years, but due to cost, it has been out of reach...

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Thriving with Vision Loss: Introducing the APH ConnectCenter

“Your site has been an invaluable resource for my family and myself. I am so thankful that you guys take...

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Partners in O&M: Meet the Editors

Partners in O&M is designed to help people who work with individuals who are visually impaired, teach the skills needed to...