Education & Activities

The Cognitive Science Behind Braille on the Monarch

The Monarch’s multiline braille display can be used to read textbooks, essays, novels, and more, but what’s actually happening inside...

In our fast-paced world, everyone needs the ability to move freely and confidently. At APH, we’re dedicated to ensuring that...

High school is the culmination of the K-12 academic experience. Students who are blind or have low vision need a...

No child should be left out of an activity due to being blind or having low vision. Unfortunately, this happens...

To celebrate National Dog Month, APH Librarians are highlighting one of our favorite books about the history of guide dogs....

Developed with the only refreshable digital braille chessboard in existence, Monarch’s Chess App gives those who are blind or low vision the...

Adapted physical education (APE) teachers Maebh Barry and John Seskus at the Perkins School for the Blind, use both specialized...

Whether they are going for the gold on a court, field, or in a pool, athletes push themselves to be...

Writing braille with a slate and stylus doesn’t have to be scary. In fact, it can be a lot of...

New technology opens a world of possibilities for student learning. We spoke with Jamie Austin, a Teacher of the Visually...

In public schools, when there are a limited number of students who are blind or low vision, adapted P.E. classes...

January is National Braille Literacy Month, and what better way is there to celebrate than by sharing your love of...

The holidays are a great time for fun, family, and food. This time of year also includes many learning and...

We recently spoke with Amanda Dennis, Paralympic Goalball athlete and APH’s new Engagement Specialist, about the lack of adapted physical...

Tactile literacy skills like creating and interpreting tactile graphics and recognizing braille characters and symbols can be difficult for many...