classroom tools

Tactile Book Builder Kit: Equipping Educators to Meet a Multitude of Needs

At APH, we strive to create products that assist both teachers and students with unique learning needs. The Tactile Book...

Activities for Teaching Reading Skills

Reading is an important skill used in daily living. Yet many children struggle with becoming proficient readers. The APH Press...

APH Behind the Scenes: Building on Patterns

Caption: From left to right: Luanne Blaylock (AR), Kate Dilworth (OR), Kristen Buhler (OR), Anna Swenson (VA), Cathy Senft-Graves (APH),...

All About the All-in-One Boards

APH’s All-in-One Boards—large and small—provide two commonplace working surfaces that can accommodate a variety of learning and recreational activities. These...

JAWS Tips for Teachers

JAWS is a foundational tool for ensuring students who are blind or low vision succeed in the classroom. Whether you’re...

Students and Teachers ‘Count’ on APH’s Accessible Math Materials

An Interview with Nabiha Mujahid, TVI and APH Scholar Math is a challenging subject to teach and learn. Those difficulties...

Meet APH Scholar Michelle Shanley

We would like to congratulate Michelle Shanley, nominated by EOT, Kristin Oien, as a 2021-2022 APH Scholar. Michelle Shanley has...

Magnification Rocks with Juno

Our family of quota-eligible magnifiers just got a new member. Named after the space asteroid, Juno is a powerful handheld...

Meet APH Scholar Rachel Antoine

APH would like to congratulate Rachel Antoine, nominated by Ex Officio Trustee (EOT), Sergio Oliva, as one of our 2021-2022...

Preparing for Next Year – A TVI Checklist

As an itinerant TVI, the end of the school year always feels like a whirlwind with state testing, end-of-year events,...

Building Your Student Testing Toolkit

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

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...

A TVI’s Simple Solutions for Elementary Students

Sometimes, it is those simple, low-tech materials that make all the difference. We spoke with Elizabeth Umphress, a Teacher of...