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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...

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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...

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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...

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Why eBraille is a Braille-Based Document Type

One of the biggest early questions about eBraille was whether the standard would be print-based, like DOCX or EPUB, or...

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Using the Monarch in High Level Courses

High school is the culmination of the K-12 academic experience. Students who are blind or have low vision need a...

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Unboxing the Monarch: A Technological Approach

Imagine accessing materials by viewing one line of braille at a time. Now, picture interacting with them by intervals of...

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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...

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Blindness History Basics: A Brief History of the Refreshable Braille Display

Braille, introduced by Louis Braille in Paris, France in 1829, has opened up the world of reading and writing for...

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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...

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Mantis and Chameleon Software Updates

2.0 Update for Mantis Q40 and Chameleon 20 This is a reminder to always keep your Mantis Q40 and Chameleon 20 braille displays up-to-date!...

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Establishing a New Braille File Standard with the eBRF

Imagine reading an interesting article or editing a hefty document with no way to navigate by page or heading, only...

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Learning is Fun with the Braille Trail Reader!

APH’s Braille Trail Reader LE has been discontinued. We will continue to support the Braille Trail Reader by ensuring screen...

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APH Is Ready for a Braille Revolution

We’re on a mission to create a groundbreaking electronic braille text and graphics device that revolutionizes braille learning and accessibility....

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Braille Trail Reader: A Versatile Resource for All Ages

APH’s Braille Trail Reader LE has been discontinued. We will continue to support the Braille Trail Reader by ensuring screen...

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The Mind Behind the Mantis Q40

A seasoned and highly regarded member of the field of blindness, Larry Skutchan is a tech guru, always finding new...

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