braille literacy

2025 KY Braille Challenge: Celebrating 25 Years

For the last 25 years, students from around the world have come together for a braille literacy competition: the Braille...

Literacy Through Touch: Introducing Braille with The Dot Experience Programs

The six dots in The Dot Experience logo represent the structure of the braille cell, an important code that makes...

Soaring to Success: Student Strengthens Braille and Tactile Literacy Skills on the Monarch

A new piece of access technology can be both educational and fun. For rising fourth grader Gavin Leblond, that device...

Developing Reading and Spelling Skills on the Monarch

Literacy is one of the cornerstones of education. APH’s Monarch is overcoming obstacles to enhance reading and spelling skills for...

APH’s Jessica Minneci Discovers a Literary World on the Monarch

Jessica Minneci, APH’s Communications Associate, composes blogs during work and spends her nights drafting novels. One-line braille displays assist with...

Leveling the Playing Field: Perspective of a DeafBlind User

Danielle Burton, APH’s Communications Accessibility Editor, has long hoped for a piece of access technology that levels the playing field...

Enhancing Early Educational Experiences with the Monarch

Imagine opening the classroom door on your very first day of school, the excitement of meeting new friends and learning...

Connect the Dots Events Continue to Plant Seeds of Learning

Spring is here and our Connect the Dots, powered by PNC, events have continued to blossom and grow! March’s “How...

The APH Hive Launches Summer Learning Cohort

Are you ready to dive into the fascinating world of literacy education for students with visual impairments? APH is thrilled...

The Monarch: Improving Braille Literacy for Students

Braille helps students who are blind or low vision with reading, writing, and comprehension so they can succeed in school...

Go on an Adventure with The Caterpillar

Are you curious about the outside world? Explore your very own backyard with the help of a fuzzy, orange caterpillar...

2024 KY Braille Challenge Promotes Braille Literacy

Imagine being one of the select few to participate in a contest that assesses your knowledge of a literacy method...

Chameleon Text-to-Speech Update Gives Users Ability to Customize Experience

The perfect device for learning and reinforcing braille literacy skills, the Chameleon 20 is an electronic braille device that allows...

APH’s Partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Brings Literacy Resources to All Students

Every book is a gateway to learning and exploration. Whether you are listening to a novel or guiding your fingers...

Learning to Braille with a Slate and Stylus: Pop-It Braille Basics

Writing braille with a slate and stylus doesn’t have to be scary. In fact, it can be a lot of...