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GoodMaps Has Great Plans for 2021

GoodMaps is making everyday travel more accessible. Born as a spin-off of the work APH started with Nearby Explorer, GoodMaps...

Senate Confirms Dr. Miguel Cardona as Secretary of Education

Congratulations to Dr. Miguel Cardona, the nation’s new Secretary of Education. As the national provider of educational materials for students...

APH Invites Former EOT and Walmart Senior Director to Board of Trustees

We’re pleased to announce Marjorie Kaiser, Ed.D. and Russell Shaffer have been invited to join the Board of Trustees for...

Reach & Match Multisensory Approach Supports Children with Low Vision

Most children with low vision are attracted to bright colours, tactile objects, and auditory components. A multisensory approach integrates sensory...

Evaluating Key Skills for Students with Low Vision

Natalie Barraga once said, “The more you look, the more you see.” Her groundbreaking research decades ago revolutionized instruction and...

Connecting with History Virtually

On March 17, 2020, I was sitting at my desk at APH, mulling over what we should do about the...

Meet APH Scholar Karen Reno

APH would like to congratulate Karen Reno, nominated by Ex Officio Trustee (EOT), Kay Ratzlaff, for being selected as a...

Braille Trail Reader: A Versatile Resource for All Ages

APH’s Braille Trail Reader LE has been discontinued. We will continue to support the Braille Trail Reader by ensuring screen...

How GoodMaps is Revolutionizing Accessible Independent Travel

From TomTom and Garmin to built-in apps on every smartphone, people have been using turn by turn navigation for outdoor...

APH Huntington: Accessible Tech Initiatives in West Virginia

In July 2020, the American Printing House for the Blind launched APH Huntington – a new program developed to provide...

Developing Pre-Braille Skills with Reach & Match in a Fun Way

Happy National Braille Literacy Month and welcome to a brand-new 2021! During my master’s research, I found myself amazed by...

Everyday Braille with BrailleBlaster, Mantis Q40, and Chameleon 20

In the 21st century, braille literacy is more important than ever. While screen readers have opened up a technological revolution...

Meet APH Scholar Barbara Peterson

APH is proud to recognize Barbara Peterson, nominated by Montana Ex Officio Trustee (EOT), Carol Clayton-Bye, as one of our...

APH Welcomes Paul Schroeder as New Vice President, Government and Community Affairs

APH is pleased to announce that Paul Schroeder has been hired as the Vice President, Government and Community Affairs. He...

Meet APH Scholar, Nabiha Mujahid

APH congratulates Nabiha Mujahid, nominated by EOT, Robin King, for being selected as a 2020-2021 APH Scholar. A biochemistry major...

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