American Printing House for the Blind

08/29/2025

This week on Change Makers, we explore the incredible impact of the National Prison Braille Network and discuss how this program fosters rehabilitation, literacy, and opportunity both inside and outside prison walls.

And be sure to stick around for our Tech Takeaway, where we break down everything you need to know about updating your Monarch! Listen now: https://bit.ly/3JCHcX2

08/28/2025

Looking for ways to breathe new life into your brailler or make learning braille more interactive? Add Paige Connect to your braille literacy toolbox! By attaching this electronic board from Paige Braille, your brailler instantly turns into a gamified learning device that offers print and audio translation. Discover more about Paige Connect: https://bit.ly/4mnfsUx

08/27/2025

Share your story and insights about accessible education with The Dot Experience!

The Dot Experience is seeking short video submissions about accessible education from students who are blind or low vision, their families, and TVIs to potentially be featured in a permanent media installation. Learn more and submit your video by 9/19.

As we prepare to open The Dot Experience at APH in 2026, we’re looking for short video submissions from K–12 students who are blind or low vision, ...

08/26/2025

It's always a great time to learn to code! We’ve expanded the Code Jumper universe with CJ Threads, a free Python coding education tool in the Code Jumper app, and the original Code Jumper physical system is now 50% off! Grab Code Jumper for your classroom and discover the possibilities of accessible coding: https://bit.ly/2ZlzaId

08/25/2025

Take flight with Monarch! Discover how Kennedy, a student who is blind, and her mom, Katie, use the Monarch together.

08/23/2025

Meet Missy Garber, one of our 2025 APH Scholars! Missy was nominated by EOT Gregory Gerhart and is an itinerant TVI with 16 years of experience. Find out how she goes above and beyond to provide outstanding service to the students in the state of Pennsylvania.

APH is proud to recognize Missy Garber, nominated by Gregory Gerhart, Educational Consultant and Ex-Officio Trustee, as one of our 2025-2026 APH Scholars. ...

08/22/2025

Join us for two FREE Partner Showcase webinars next week: Code Jumper: Weaving the Way from Blocks to Python in CJ Threads AND Digitize Your Braillewriter: Introducing Paige Connect!

On 8/26 at 3 pm ET, explore the powerful features of CJ Threads — the new Code Jumper module designed to help students transition from accessible block-based coding to Python. Register: https://bit.ly/4mnYx4s

On 8/27 at 3 pm ET, learn how Paige Connect can bring your traditional braille writer into the digital age. Created by Paige Braille, this braille writer attachment turns key presses into digital output! Register: https://bit.ly/45G9302

08/21/2025

Have you purchased one (or more) of our products for use in an education or rehabilitation setting? Have you used our services in one of those settings? We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts with us by 10/10: https://bit.ly/4mHDjOQ

This annual survey gives you an opportunity to share your experiences with our products and services, helps us coordinate priorities and improve our product development processes, and collects performance data required by the federal Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA).

08/20/2025

Want to connect with other professionals in the blindness field and explore valuable resources on CVI, accessible coding, and more? Buzz over to the APH Hive’s Professional Communities to access this body of information and virtual space for educators. https://bit.ly/4lwy8QQ

08/19/2025

Are you an educator starting off the school year with a new Monarch? Check out our technical support team's tips and tricks for connecting your Monarch to a school network.

With the new school year approaching, it can be exciting to think about bringing new technology into the classroom. For some students and teachers, this fal ...

08/18/2025

Today is the 25th anniversary of Studio Recorder, our accessible software for recording, editing, and proofreading the spoken word. We're excited to announce we've created an updated version of this beloved software and are now offering it for 75% off. Download Studio Recorder today: https://bit.ly/4mid4Pl

08/16/2025

This week on Change Makers, we're continuing our deep dive into the Monarch! Explore cutting-edge eBraille technology and learn about the upcoming Periodic Table of the Elements Monarch app. Listen now: https://bit.ly/45y2ufH