APH News

Behind the Canvas: An Inside Look at the APH InSights Art Competition

Since 1992, APH has hosted the annual InSights Art Competition, an international art contest open to artists of all ages...

Free National Coding Symposium for Students

Together, APH ConnectCenter and California School for the Blind (CSB) will co-host the free, virtual National Coding Symposium from Tuesday,...

Congratulations to the 2021 APH Scholars

Since 2003, Ex Officio Trustees (EOT’s) throughout the United States are asked to nominate someone whom they feel provides outstanding...

Building Your Fine Arts Toolkit

We believe art is for everyone! Students and adults who are blind and visually impaired should not be denied the...

Coming Soon: Step-By-Step, Second Edition

We’re happy to announce our plans to release the second edition of this popular interactive computer-based curriculum that provides step-by-step...

Tips From an Educator for State Testing Success

Tools for a Good Foundation As with any building, a good foundation is key. Exposing students to tactile and enlarged...

Building Your Student Testing Toolkit

Take tests with confidence using accessible tools and materials! Students who are blind or visually impaired may need access to...

Making Standardized Tests Accessible

What do you think of from October to April? Is it pumpkin spice, the holidays, Cyber Monday, basketball season, and...

Celebrating Low Vision with the Light Box Story

From the Past to the Present Long ago, creative teachers of students with visual impairments (TVIs) had to make their...

Reach & Match Multisensory Approach Supports Children with Low Vision

Most children with low vision are attracted to bright colours, tactile objects, and auditory components. A multisensory approach integrates sensory...

Evaluating Key Skills for Students with Low Vision

Natalie Barraga once said, “The more you look, the more you see.” Her groundbreaking research decades ago revolutionized instruction and...

Connecting with History Virtually

On March 17, 2020, I was sitting at my desk at APH, mulling over what we should do about the...

Betsy Anne Huggins Joins APH as Engagement and Training Specialist

APH is happy to welcome Betsy Anne Huggins as the Engagement and Training Specialist, where she will work closely with...

Meet APH Scholar Karen Reno

APH would like to congratulate Karen Reno, nominated by Ex OfficioTrustee (EOT), Kay Ratzlaff, for being selected as a 2020-2021...

Building Your Low Vision Toolkit

Magnification, high contrast, and adjustable lighting are the keys to success in education and daily living for students who have...