American Printing House for the Blind

10/10/2026

APH Press needs your feedback!

The APH Press Publication Needs Survey is designed to gather feedback on current publications, identify areas for updates, and determine priorities for new content. Your input will directly inform future publishing decisions!

Find this survey and all our current surveys on our Get Involved page: https://bit.ly/3u1hn5M

10/08/2026

This week on Change Makers, hear from Patrick Henry Hughes, a musician, motivational speaker, and Cast Member of The Dot Experience. He shares his passion for music and accessibility, discusses his time in the University of Louisville marching band and shares what he hopes visitors learn from The Dot Experience.

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

10/07/2026

It's important for students who are blind or low vision to have access to braille textbooks. Monarch offers crisp, clean digital braille and can store over 200 textbooks! Kennedy and her mom, Katie, share why Kennedy loves reading for school (and fun) on her Monarch.

10/06/2026

Our employees had a great time today previewing The Dot Experience! We can't wait until this new museum experience opens on our Louisville campus this fall.

If you plan to join us for our 2026 Annual Meeting, you'll have an opportunity to tour The Dot Experience before it opens on Oct. 30! Don't miss out on the fun, learning and connection this year: https://bit.ly/3QabpxW

Today we welcomed American Printing House for the Blind (APH) employees into our space for a special preview! We're proud to highlight APH's mission and history and offer tours of the APH factory.

We can't wait to welcome everyone through our doors in less than one month! Be sure to visit us when we open on Oct. 30.

10/05/2026

Get ready to read with the new and improved Word Playhouse! This literacy tool is perfect for early elementary-aged students who are ready for vocabulary, phonics, spelling and more. Word Playhouse comes with a bi-fold board where students can manipulate braille and large print letters to grow into confident readers. Get this resource for your classroom today: https://bit.ly/46WGQmJ

10/03/2026

There's still time to share your feedback about our products and services before Oct. 16!

Your input will help us coordinate priorities, improve product development, and collect performance data required by the federal Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA).

Share your thoughts with us today! https://bit.ly/4zBlBUq

10/02/2026

We have two webinars coming up next week!

Join the Access Academy on Oct. 6 at 5 p.m. (ET) for Delivering Expanded Core Instruction with Purpose. We will continue our discussion on making expanded core instruction meaningful to each individual student.

Register for Delivering Expanded Core Instruction with Purpose: https://bit.ly/3VfoXgm

Adventure awaits in the Oct. 7 Passport to Innovation webinar at 3 p.m. (ET)! Beyond the Code: Fostering Literacy, Social Skills, and Independence with KaiBot Robotics will explore how robotics can be more than just a coding activity and how KaiBot is a powerful tool for building skills across the Expanded Core Curriculum.

Register for Beyond the Code: https://bit.ly/4hpbnzB

10/01/2026

Did you know the Monarch Student Pilot Project has selected over 500 students?

This exciting milestone kicks off the third year of the project, which provides students across the U.S. with access to Monarch! Learn more about the Monarch Student Pilot Project:

A Milestone Worth Celebrating American Printing House for the Blind (APH) is celebrating a major milestone for the Monarch Student Pilot Project (MSPP). As ...

09/30/2026

The Dot Experience opens in one month! We are beyond excited for this museum experience on our Louisville campus to open its doors.

The countdown begins. We'll be officially open in one month!

Stay tuned for some exciting opportunities to celebrate in the week leading up to Oct. 30.

09/29/2026

Do you want to "feel more confident recognizing CVI characteristics, using appropriate assessment tools, and planning practical strategies and accommodations so that children with CVI can access learning and reach their potential?"

The APH Hive's Supporting the Assessment Process for Children with CVI course is here to help you reach that goal! Buzz over to the Hive and take this FREE course today: https://bit.ly/4yoko1U