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Help us help you.
When we develop products, it’s always good to hear from the people who use them so we can make sure we’re hitting our mark. And because our egos are (mostly) in check, we like to collaborate with other inventors to help them get their products ready for market. It’s all just part of our mission to make the world a more accessible place where people with vision loss and multiple disabilities can lead the most independent and productive lives possible. Keep reading to see how you can get involved.
Test a Product
As a product tester, you’ll be providing a great service to not just us, but to the entire community with vision loss by making sure our designs are not only useful, but easy-to-use. All you need to do is qualify and we’ll get in touch with some instruction and some products to test.
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We are excited to invite field testers for the latest development in low vision technology from the APH: the Apollo Video Magnifier. This portable device combines the power of a Windows tablet with the functionality of a video magnifier, making it a versatile tool for students. We are seeking field evaluators to test the device for approximately three weeks with students who currently use video magnification in the classroom. Testing takes place in Mid-April. The deadline to sign up for field testing is March 28.
Follow the link to sign up and learn more about this opportunity. You may contact Jason Martin at jmartin@aph.org with any questions.
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We are seeking participants for a field test for the IRIS Board, a new low-cost device designed to help blind and low vision students learn typing skills. The IRIS Board eliminates many of the traditional barriers by providing an affordable entry point to typing and computer literacy. Testing will take place in April. The deadline to sign up for field testing is March 28.
Follow the link to sign up and learn more about this opportunity.
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Are you interested in testing upcoming products? As part of our vision to make the world a more accessible place, we want to hear your insights to better design innovative products and services for lifelong success and to provide the best possible solutions for challenges that arise in the classroom and beyond.
Even if you have participated in a field test or shared your contact information in the past, please update our records by filling out a new copy of the APH Field Tester Form.
Take a Survey
Surveys help inform us of the greatest needs in the community so we can gear our efforts on making sure those needs are met. Select the button below to learn about our latest survey.
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The Educational Product Innovation (EPI) team at APH is seeking feedback from everyone and anyone who used or purchased APH products that were released in 2024. Your responses will help us evaluate potential product updates and support our research for federal quota funding.
Please take a moment to complete this questionnaire. Your feedback makes a difference and is truly important to us. You may contact Denise Snow at dsnow@aph.org with any questions.
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APH is on a quest to learn about the Braille Technology products and services that you need. Join us on our journey of discovering the exciting future of refreshable braille displays and technology for early braille learning. Help us imagine the future of Braille Tech by completing the Focus on Braille Tech survey so we can understand what is important to you as we look to develop new products and improve those that already exist.
Take the survey today or contact Sarah Welch at swelch@aph.org and Jennifer Wenzel at jwenzel@aph.org to learn more about how you can make an impact on the future of braille technology.
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Help APH improve the Functional Vision Learning Media Assessment (FVLMA) Kit and tool kit NEWT.
Studies and Focus Groups
Explore our current focus group opportunities. Your participation helps!
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Help us preserve the legacy of Blind Musicians! Do you know of a blind musician who should be included in the Blind Musicians Collection? Submit their name and information and we will add them to the collection!
Suggest a Product
We work with inventors regularly to help them flesh out their ideas to the point where they have products ready for manufacture. So, if you have a product idea, we’d love to hear from you.