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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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Sock Sort Relay

Skills to work on for this lesson: Gross Motor Fine Motor O&M Math (comparing size, length, and numbers) PE Get...

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Use Water and Soap to Wash Away Germs

Appropriate age for this activity: Elementary School Engage in this activity to emphasize how important it is to use soap...

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Sharpen your Typing Skills with Typer

Typer Available Now! You may have noticed the growing number of accessible web-based applications APH has been developing. For example,...

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DIY Tactile Easter Art

Keep your home-bound learners hopping toward Easter by making tactile drawings for children to color or paint. Materials Needed: 3-D...

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Fun on the Go With Flip-Over FACES App!

FACE IT…Your child is probably getting bored at home after several weeks of being away from school and classmates. For...

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Learning Through Games at Home

Is your child just beginning to use symbols (late sensorimotor and early preoperational stage of cognitive development)? Use these SAM...