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A section of a tactile graphic depicting the lifecycle of a butterfly shown on the Monarch’s 10-line by 32-cell refreshable braille display. The section of the tactile graphic specifically shows the transition from chrysalis to butterfly.

Unlocking a World of Scientific Discoveries with the Monarch

Science classes include a variety of graphics, which can be expensive and slow to produce. APH’s Monarch, is breaking down...

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Let’s Make Music: DIY Nature Walk Instrument

Nature is full of materials you can use to make simple musical instruments. This activity is pulled from our Virtual...

an indoor tent built out of sheets featuring, pillows, blankets, a teddy bear, and twinkle lights.

Let’s Camp In! 

Today we read about camping, discussed camping, and sang camp songs.  Now build your own fort and make your own...

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Scream for Ice Cream!

Make your own ice cream!  This activity is pulled from our Virtual ExCEL Camps happening summer of 2020! While these...

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When Going to School Isn’t an Option, Teachers and Parents Get Creative

You’d never know by talking to him that Nick Hadfield thinks teaching from home while parenting can be a test...

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How to Find the Silver Linings, Even in a Pandemic

After Meghan and Tyler Stott’s daughter, Kaitlin, was born in 2009 with albinism, she was fortunate to have the services...

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Five Thousand Miles. One Month. Four Million Children Who Are Visually Impaired.

Vinicious (Vinny) tosses a ball and listens for it to land. He can’t see it. He can’t chase it. He...