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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....

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Where in the World is APH?

This year has been busy and shows no sign of stopping. We’ve been globe-trotting to meet with customers, educators, professionals,...

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APH Physical Education: Leading a Healthy Life

Our physical education website provides families, educators, and people who are blind or visually impaired with information about specialized APH...

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A Message from APH President Craig Meador

A child who is blind or has vision loss is like any other child – eager to explore the world...

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Social Media Accessibility Checklist

Accessibility matters, even on social media! To celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day (#GAAD) we challenge you to make your social...

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Kay Chase’s Trail to Braille

This is part of our series on the importance of braille literacy. We asked braille readers about their introduction to...

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The Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind: Attracting Visitors from Around the World

Our museum offers interactive exhibits that chronicle the history of the Braille code, the educational history of people who are...