American Printing House for the Blind

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

08/15/2025

It's time to head back to school! Have you thought about the accessible materials for your classroom or your student?

Our Director of Product Advancement shares some simple ways you can make your class and materials accessible from the ground up, even if you don't have extensive knowledge about accessibility.

As schools prepare to welcome students back for another year, teachers, parents, and students alike wonder what kind of accessible materials will be needed ...

08/14/2025

Students are soaring to great heights with Monarch!

Katie shares how the Monarch has given her daughter, Kennedy, quicker access to tests and textbooks and describes how the device is leveling the educational playing field for students who are blind or low vision.

08/13/2025

Our employees are a huge part of what makes APH such a special place. We're shining the spotlight on Rosanne Hoffmann, one of our talented product managers! Find our how she uses her passion for biology to create engaging science products for older students who are blind or low vision.

APH employees make a difference every day, and we want to take the time to recognize some of the wonderful individuals who make this company what it is! Ros ...

08/12/2025

Save the Date: join the 2025 APH National Coding Symposium on 12/9!

Our theme this year is Access Granted: Code to Your Future. This free virtual event allows students, educators, and parents to get hands-on with accessible coding. All levels of coding experience (or interest) welcome! While the event isn’t until December, you can explore the APH Hive's accessible coding resources today: https://bit.ly/45ejQiT

Interested in hosting a Day of Code before the symposium? Email outreach@aph.org for more information.

08/11/2025

Get coding in Python and make a musical masterpiece with CJ Threads!

Using a brand-new sound set, students can unlock a new programming language through the CJ Threads Code feature in the free Code Jumper app; no Code Jumper Pods required. They'll get started by writing their first "Hello World" program in Python and hear their code come to life! Learn more and get coding today: https://bit.ly/425gSf0

08/09/2025

Join us on 8/13 at 3 pm (ET) for a FREE Partner Showcase webinar, Monarch in Motion: Exploring the Wing It App, Terminal Mode & eBraille Tools!

Our Monarch experts will guide you through the new Wing It app, enhanced Terminal Mode, and key eBraille updates. You'll discover how these innovations are transforming digital tactile access in education and beyond! Register: https://bit.ly/41xvQd1

08/08/2025

We're getting closer to the release of eBraille!

What is eBraille? It's a new file standard allows braille and tactile graphics to be read together in one document, which opens new possibilities on multiline displays like the Monarch.

Explore our new Meet eBraille page to learn more: https://bit.ly/3HoJ1WP

08/07/2025

Meet Kirsten Dlugo, one of our 2025 APH Scholars! Kirsten was nominated by EOT Scott McCallum and is an itinerant teacher with the Washington State School for the Blind Outreach Department. Find out how she goes above and beyond to provide outstanding service to the students in her state.

APH is proud to recognize Kirsten Dlugo, nominated by EOT Scott McCallum, as one of our 2025-2026 APH Scholars. With over eleven years of experience as a ...

08/06/2025

Looking for fun activities appropriate for young braille students? Or ideas for using LEGO Braille Bricks in the classroom?

Look no further than the APH Hive's Playful Experiences for Pre-Braille Instruction Using LEGO Braille Bricks course! This FREE course explores engaging ways to use LEGO Braille Bricks to help foster fine motor, spatial orientation, and literacy related skills.

Buzz over and start learning today: https://bit.ly/3IWWTbs