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A Historic Leap: Monarch Gains Multiline Screen Reader Support and Premieres First Public eBraille Book

The latest Monarch update marks a defining moment in the evolution of braille technology. For the first time ever, mainstream...

Harnessing the Power of Monarch: Resources for the Creation of Optimal Tactile Graphics

The Monarch, developed by the American Printing House (APH) in collaboration with HumanWare, represents a transformative leap in braille technology....

Turn Coding into Tactile Art with the Dotted Turtle

As the Monarch continues to fly into the hands of new students, teachers, and classrooms, the opportunities are truly only...

Enhancing Reading with the Monarch

Individuals who are blind or have low vision often need descriptions of their surroundings. From hearing about the layout of...

Experience a New Point of View: Learning with the Monarch

Every experience is a learning experience. For students who are blind or low vision, this may include an introduction to...

Soaring Across the Globe: Teacher Trainings Take Monarch to Canada and the UK

Soaring across the globe, the Monarch renders braille and tactile graphics on the same surface, allowing students to have access...

Inside the Monarch Chess App

Designed to have a video game feel, the main screen of the Chess Application is visually striking with the words...

Soaring to New Heights: Monarch Teacher Trainings Spread Across North America

A new piece of access technology is soaring across the United States and will be coming soon to a classroom...

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...

Playing the Gambit: How the Monarch’s Chess App Engages Students While Building Crucial Skills

Developed with the only refreshable digital braille chessboard in existence, Monarch’s Chess App gives those who are blind or low vision the...

⁠The Monarch and The TGIL: Bringing a World of Tactile Graphics to Students’ Fingertips

A student who is blind or low vision sees about a dozen tactile graphics in a school year, while their...

Simplifying Standardized Tests with the Monarch

Standardized tests can be a source of anxiety for students who are blind or have low vision. Although they are...

A Tactile Eclipse: How the Monarch is Revolutionizing Tactile Graphics

On April 8th, 2024, North America experienced a total solar eclipse. According to NASA, “99% of people who reside in...

Making Math More Accessible: Monarch’s Braille Editor and Graphing Calculator

Math is not the most accessible subject for students who are blind or have low vision. Adaptations to activities and...