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Help us help you.
When we develop products, it’s always good to hear from the people who use them so we can make sure we’re hitting our mark. And because our egos are (mostly) in check, we like to collaborate with other inventors to help them get their products ready for market. It’s all just part of our mission to make the world a more accessible place where people with vision loss and multiple disabilities can lead the most independent and productive lives possible. Keep reading to see how you can get involved.
Test a Product
As a product tester, you’ll be providing a great service to not just us, but to the entire community with vision loss by making sure our designs are not only useful, but easy-to-use. All you need to do is qualify and we’ll get in touch with some instruction and some products to test.
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We’re looking for beta testers to try out CJ Threads, an exciting new addition to the already well-known and loved Code Jumper app. CJ Threads is an accessible, text-based coding environment that teaches the basics of the Python programming language, designed specifically for students who are blind or have low vision. It builds on the foundation of Code Jumper and introduces more advanced coding concepts in an inclusive and user-friendly setting.
As a beta tester, you’ll gain early access to lessons and have the opportunity to provide valuable feedback that will help shape the final product.
Interested? Learn more about CJ Threads and sign up to join the beta group.
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We are excited to invite field testers for the latest development in low vision technology from the APH: the Apollo Video Magnifier. This portable device combines the power of a Windows tablet with the functionality of a video magnifier, making it a versatile tool for students. We are seeking field evaluators to test the device for approximately three weeks with students who currently use video magnification in the classroom. Testing takes place in Mid-April. The deadline to sign up for field testing is March 28.
Follow the link to sign up and learn more about this opportunity. You may contact Jason Martin at jmartin@aph.org with any questions.
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Are you interested in testing upcoming products? As part of our vision to make the world a more accessible place, we want to hear your insights to better design innovative products and services for lifelong success and to provide the best possible solutions for challenges that arise in the classroom and beyond.
Even if you have participated in a field test or shared your contact information in the past, please update our records by filling out a new copy of the APH Field Tester Form.
Take a Survey
Surveys help inform us of the greatest needs in the community so we can gear our efforts on making sure those needs are met. Select the button below to learn about our latest survey.
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The Educational Product Innovation (EPI) team at APH is seeking feedback from everyone and anyone who used or purchased APH products that were released in 2024. Your responses will help us evaluate potential product updates and support our research for federal quota funding.
Please take a moment to complete this questionnaire. Your feedback makes a difference and is truly important to us. You may contact Denise Snow at dsnow@aph.org with any questions.
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APH is on a quest to learn about the Braille Technology products and services that you need. Join us on our journey of discovering the exciting future of refreshable braille displays and technology for early braille learning. Help us imagine the future of Braille Tech by completing the Focus on Braille Tech survey so we can understand what is important to you as we look to develop new products and improve those that already exist.
Take the survey today or contact Sarah Welch at swelch@aph.org and Jennifer Wenzel at jwenzel@aph.org to learn more about how you can make an impact on the future of braille technology.
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Help APH improve the Functional Vision Learning Media Assessment (FVLMA) Kit and tool kit NEWT.
Studies and Focus Groups
Explore our current focus group opportunities. Your participation helps!
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Help us preserve the legacy of Blind Musicians! Do you know of a blind musician who should be included in the Blind Musicians Collection? Submit their name and information and we will add them to the collection!
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Deadline for submissions: June 30, 2025
Projected publication date: Summer 2028
About APH Press
APH Press is a scholarly press which supports the mission of the American Printing House for the Blind: “Empowering people who are blind or low vision by providing accessible and innovative products, materials, and services for lifelong success.”
The Press fulfills its role by publishing informative, well-researched, and innovative texts which allow people of all abilities to maximize their potential in society. The audience for our books includes people who are blind or low vision, their families, and the professionals who support them.
Proposal Details
APH Press is looking for proposals for additional titles in the new Tools for TVIs series of books to provide much needed resources for teachers of students with visual impairments (TVIs).
Possible topics include:
- Evaluations and Assessments
- Reading and Literacy Skills
- Multiple Disabilities
- Physical Activity
- Orientation and Mobility
- Transition
- Music
- Art
- Math
- Coding
- Technology
Submission Details
Proposals may be submitted to APH Press Director, Heather Spence, at press@aph.org and should include the following information. We are open to proposals of any length including single topic books as well as longer books covering multiple topics.
- Contact information (name, email, phone)
- Summary of proposal, including title and estimated length
- Your credentials as a subject matter expert
- Table of Contents
- Sample Chapter
Suggest a Product
We work with inventors regularly to help them flesh out their ideas to the point where they have products ready for manufacture. So, if you have a product idea, we’d love to hear from you.