American Printing House for the Blind

06/19/2026

Students across the U.S. are using their Monarchs to explore new ideas and their own creative passions. An 8th grader from Maine shared that they "wrote a lot more short stories on the Monarch. It felt easier to braille on it because of how light the keys are."

This student is a part of the Monarch Student Pilot Project. Learn how this project is getting Monarchs into the hands of students across the country: https://bit.ly/3RbN1vm

06/18/2026

From math tools to tactile graphics and beyond, hear from the APH FamilyConnect Parent Advisory Board about how our products are supporting their children who are blind or low vision.

06/17/2026

We've collaborated with Curriculum Associates to create a library of tactile graphics designed to support meaningful access to their computer-adaptive assessments for students who are blind or low vision. These graphics were tested by experts, educators, and students throughout the process.

Learn more about this exciting collaboration and its impact on students and educators in this blog from Curriculum Associates.

Discover how assessment design accessibility for students who are blind or have low vision is improving through tactile graphics and the CA–APH partnership.

06/15/2026

Want to keep your braille knowledge fresh over the summer (and the rest of the year)? Sign up for Braille Refreshers!

You'll receive braille instruction via email every other week in the form of a no-stakes question, and you'll get immediate feedback on your answer. Learn more and sign up today.

Explore the questions by category below in the Braille Refresher archive. This archive will be updated regularly. Remember, these no-stakes Braille Refreshers are for fun. We are not here to test you or pressure you.

06/13/2026

This week on Change Makers, hear from The Dot Experience cast member Dan Mancina, a skateboarder whose journey challenges perceptions and breaks barriers.

Listen now: https://bit.ly/4vIOKub

06/12/2026

Want to learn how to prepare math graphics for the Monarch? In this video from our friends at the Center for Assistive Technology Training - CATT, one of our Outreach Specialists shares key strategies for creating graphics that will bring match concepts to life on the Monarch's multiline display.

Tech in 20! Season 1, Episode 19Presenter: Jenny Prokes, TVI and C...

06/11/2026

Are you a TVI or braille transcriber who uses Braille 2000 and wants to learn more about working with NIMAS files to produce high-quality braille instructional materials? Join us for a FREE, six-part webinar series starting 6/16! Learn more and register today: https://bit.ly/4tiWCRB

06/10/2026

We're excited to share that The Dot Experience has joined LinkedIn! Give them a follow to stay up to date on this upcoming museum experience opening October 2026.

We've joined LinkedIn!

Follow our new page for updates and to show your support for our upcoming museum experience: https://bit.ly/3Q70Myr

06/09/2026

Do you have a Code Jumper kit but need more information to utilize it with your students? According to one educator, you need the Getting Started: Code Jumper Unplugged course in the APH Hive!

Buzz over to the Hive and explore this FREE course: https://bit.ly/3PN64iv

06/08/2026

We're imagining the future of low vision technology, and we need your help!

If you're an adult with low vision, a parent of a child with low vision, or a vision professional who work with students or clients with low vision, share your insights and technology needs with us through our Focus on Low Vision Technology surveys. Your feedback will guide us as we develop new products and improve existing ones!

Find the survey for adults and parents and the survey for professionals on our Get Involved page: https://bit.ly/3u1hn5M