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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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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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Cross-Cultural Collaboration: An Interview with Dr. Elyse Connors on Her Fulbright Trip to Lagos

International efforts in blindness often involve cross-cultural collaboration to address critical gaps in services and training. We had the pleasure...

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Meet Your Match with Memory Puzzles: Shapes

Are you a new braille reader, interested in learning about shapes, or a puzzle fan looking to put your skills...

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Designed to Include: The Dot Experience Begins with Accessibility

Every aspect of The Dot Experience, from the elevator shaft to the carpeting is being carefully planned, built, and tested...

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Reach & Match Number Tiles Enhances User Experience

The APH Reach & Match Number Tiles are a product addition to enhance user experience with our Reach & Match...

Two hands rest on the Monarch, feeling the lines of the refreshable braille tactile butterfly graphic.

Making the Visual World Tactile with the Wing It App for Monarch

Someone with typical vision can easily view pictures on their phone or computer. Students who are blind or low vision...