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A student stands in a library next to a stack of braille notebooks with a Monarch in her hands.

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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Give for Good Provides Glimpse into The Dot Experience

Since 1858, APH has called Louisville, KY home, growing alongside the community we proudly serve. Though much of our work...

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Honoring Our Influencers: From Goalball to Life Goals

As The Dot Experience continues to develop, the Influencer Campaign has provided individuals with the opportunity to share authentic stories...

Two hands scanning lines of braille on Monarch’s multiline tactile display.

You Have a Monarch! Now What?

Congratulations on being among the first in the world to own a Monarch! As you spread your wings and take...

Helen Keller sits among a group of students and teachers outside of Piney Woods School in 1945.

“Sacred Soil: The Piney Woods School Story” Keeps Legacy Alive

A new Hulu documentary, “Sacred Soil: The Piney Woods School Story,” highlights the Piney Woods Country Life School located in...

A student sits at a desk, hands on the monarch exploring the navigation buttons.

Why eBraille is a Braille-Based Document Type

One of the biggest early questions about eBraille was whether the standard would be print-based, like DOCX or EPUB, or...

A standing man speaks to a man in a wheelchair while they both face an oval shaped table with a raised section and a short pillar in the middle. In front of the men are two black stands holding smartphones.

Solid Light Puts Accessibility Front and Center

As a Louisville institution for over 165 years, APH is thrilled to partner with another local business to bring The...