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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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Easy-to-Make Tactile Tracking Paths

Get creative with inexpensive fun craft tape, in various widths, to create patterns like zigzag and stair-steps. Use the paths...

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Bippity Boppety Boo—Now You Say It, Too!

Use this activity to build your child’s listening skills and awareness of spoken sounds and help them gain the ability...

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Alignment of APH Science Products With the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)

Since the release of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) in 2013, twenty US states (Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii,...

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 “Same Sounds” Scavenger Hunt

Make it a B-B-Beautiful Day Increase your child’s awareness of beginning word sounds with this easy activity using items found...

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Balloon Lung Activity

Appropriate for Elementary School students Let’s learn about our extraordinary lungs! You can simulate the action of the lungs with...

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Jim Sullivan Joins APH Team as Director of Social Enterprise

APH is always looking for ways to remove barriers to education and employment for people who are blind and visually...