American Printing House for the Blind

05/22/2026

We are thrilled to share that the Monarch has won Assistive Technology Suppliers Australia's (ASTA) 2026 Innovative Product of the Year Award!

This award celebrates innovative assistive technology that's making an impact, and, alongside our partners at HumanWare, we are incredibly proud of the impact the Monarch is making around the world.

05/21/2026

We're celebrating Global Accessibility Awareness Day, a day that shines a spotlight on the importance of digital access and inclusion. Check out these digital accessibility tips from The Dot Experience!

05/20/2026

Are you a TVI or braille transcriber who uses Duxbury 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 5/28! Learn more and register today: https://bit.ly/4tiWCRB

05/19/2026

May is Get Caught Reading Month, and we're celebrating by shining the spotlight on the American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults Free Braille Book Program! Since 1997, this program has provided a free braille chapter book every month with selections designed for readers at a 2nd–4th grade level. Learn more about this fantastic program and apply today: https://bit.ly/4uT9UX1

05/18/2026

International Museum Day is the perfect day to celebrate The Dot Experience!

Happy International Museum Day!

In 165 days, we'll be opening our doors to welcome visitors, inviting everyone to explore our inclusive, interactive exhibits designed to change perspectives about blindness and empower individual action toward a world that welcomes everyone.

We can't wait for October 30th! Learn more about what to expect when you visit our accessible museum experience on our website: https://thedotexperience.org

05/16/2026

This week on Change Makers, we take a deep dive into the recent ADA Title II ruling. We'll explore how this ruling impacts your experience with websites, apps, and other digital content. Listen now: https://bit.ly/4tA5geA

05/15/2026

“I can’t express our gratitude and love for Monarch. It has allowed Daniel to thrive in his education.”

We spoke with Daniel, a homeschool student who is a Monarch Student Pilot Project participant, and his mom, Stacie, about Daniel's experience using his Monarch to complete his schoolwork. Hear how the Monarch has sparked his new love for science and supported him as he expands his knowledge of geometry, computers, and much more.

About to finish his junior year of high school, Daniel Harris received his Monarch in the fall of 2025. Ever since, his love for school, learning, and all t ...

05/14/2026

Congratulations to Andrea Amestoy, Casey Sloan, and Margaret Zuniga, our 2026 APH Scholars!

These three professionals provide outstanding service to the regions they serve. Learn about this year's scholars and the selection process. https://bit.ly/4tB1Fgo

05/13/2026

The updated edition of Early Focus is now available from APH Press! This essential guide for parents and early childhood vision professionals includes new information about neurodiversity, mental health, trauma-informed care, remote instruction, and much more. Grab your copy today!

Early Focus provides practical, evidence-based guidance for parents and vision professionals to support the developmental success of young children who are ...

05/12/2026

Hear from our President, Craig Meador, about the opportunity The Dot Experience provides to change perspectives about blindness.

05/11/2026

Looking for "practical strategies and real-life examples" that will give you "confidence to design activities that truly support how a child's brain learns to see?" The APH Hive's Developing Interventions for Children with CVI course is exactly what you're looking for, according to one course participant!

Explore this FREE course in the APH Hive alongside many others focused on CVI: https://bit.ly/3XFb5eb