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Monarch Makes History with First Public eBraille Support

The Monarch is making history with its 1.2 update, which introduces the world’s first public implementation of eBraille support! This...

Monarch: Looking Forward

We have heard your questions about the Monarch, and we’re here to provide the answers! Our Monarch support team has...

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....

Students and Teachers “Level Up” with the Monarch

Since the release of the Monarch, students and teachers everywhere have been exploring, learning, and training on this new piece...

The Future is Wireless: Bluetooth on the Monarch

Bluetooth provides users a way to connect one piece of technology to another without cumbersome cords. Since most devices are...

The Cognitive Science Behind Braille on the Monarch

The Monarch’s multiline braille display can be used to read textbooks, essays, novels, and more, but what’s actually happening inside...

A Fresh Perspective: Teaching Adults who are Blind or Have Low Vision with the Monarch

Orientation and mobility, assistive technology, and independent living skills are vital for adults who are blind or low vision to...

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...

Increasing Electronic Possibilities: Connectivity on the Monarch

Technology bridges the gap between access and learning. Without screen readers on computers, applications like Google Chrome and Microsoft Word...

Achieving Academic Success with the Monarch

With the proper tools and support, students who are blind or have low vision can achieve academic success with the...

Expanding the Monarch’s Impact with the Monarch Student Pilot Program

In September, APH launched the Monarch, a first-of-its-kind 10-line by 32-cell refreshable display that renders braille and tactile graphics on...

Elevating the User Experience: Support for Monarch Users

The Monarch is making its way across the U.S. As it lands in the hands of students nationwide, the APH...

Gina Fugate Cracks the Code to Student Understanding with the Monarch

“It’s never been about lack of capability. It’s been about lack of accessibility.” Gina Fugate is a Computer Science and...

Making the Visual World Tactile with the Wing It App for Monarch

Someone with typical vision can easily view pictures on their phone or computer. Students who are blind or low vision...

You Have a Monarch! Now What?

Congratulations on being among the first in the world to own a Monarch! As you spread your wings and take...