American Printing House for the Blind

We are thrilled to announce that the Monarch, our new multiline braille display, has been named a finalist in the Accessible Design category of Fast Company's 2024 Innovation by Design Awards! It's an honor to have the Monarch recognized alongside so many innovative projects, products, services, and ideas from a broad range of industries. Check out the full list of honorees: https://bit.ly/4bUMHbZ #FCDesignAwards #TheFutureBelongsToEveryone

Planning on attending the 2024 AER Conference? Be sure to stop by and connect with us at booth #301 in the exhibit hall! We'll also be holding a book signing with Stacey Chambers, the author of our new APH Press title, Tools for TVIs: The Itinerant Teacher’s Handbook, from 12:15 to 1 pm (ET) on Friday, July 26th at our booth. This signing is only open to conference attendees. We can't wait to see you there!

Do you want to test APH products before they launch? Or give feedback on the design of future products? Check out our Get Involved page for field testing opportunities and surveys for a wide variety of products and services. https://bit.ly/3u1hn5M Don't see anything you're interested in right now? We're always adding new opportunities, so be sure to check back!

We had an absolute blast making connections and sharing our insights at this year's National Federation of the Blind Convention! Hear from APH employees about our time at the convention and learn about the Monarch panel led by APH President Craig Meador. https://bit.ly/3Lr0Umv

Did you know that you can play chess on the Monarch? Designed to have a fun, "video game feel," the Monarch Chess App allows you to play accessible chess on the Monarch's 10-line by 32-cell refreshable braille display with a friend or by yourself. Find all the details about the app in our blog: https://bit.ly/3WpI3yk #Monarch #TakeFlightWithMonarch #ChessWithMonarch #AccessibleGames

“The conference was a validation of the work we’re doing. ICEB─the keepers of the braille code─is a huge supporter of eBraille. They see it as the future." Earlier this year, we traveled to Auckland, New Zealand to share the Monarch, our new multiline braille display, and eBraille, a new file standard that allows braille and tactile graphics to be read together in one document, with the International Council on English Braille (ICEB). Learn more about this important connection. https://bit.ly/3Y0tjab #Monarch #TakeFlightWithMonarch #eBraille

July is Disability Pride Month, and we're thrilled to share the story of Denna Lambert, one of the barrier breakers who will be highlighted in The Dot Experience. As the Inclusive Innovation Lead for Early Stage Innovation and Partnerships in NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Space Technology Mission Directorate, Denna champions accessibility and inclusion every day. Read her story in our blog. https://bit.ly/3y6mIAu

“I cried happy tears after that meeting. Having the Monarch in my hands was like holding an electronic version of half a braille page. It was a dream come true.” Jessica Minneci writes blog posts for APH and spends much of her free time reading and drafting novels. She's found that the Monarch's 10-line by 32-cell display makes it easier to do what she loves. Hear what she has to say in our blog. https://bit.ly/3LcTaUP #Monarch #SoarWithMonarch

O&M professionals! Summer break is a great time to complete the essential and comprehensive Focus On O&M 2024 Survey! https://bit.ly/3uTqdsA Your expert insights will directly influence APH’s Focus On O&M Roadmap for the development of innovative O&M solutions. We are focusing on the gaps; - what’s missing, what’s not working (or is working), what do you need to teach O&M skills effectively? Please complete the survey and share your thoughts and ideas on this important topic in our field. Share this link with students and adults who are blind or low vision, as well as fellow professionals. We value all feedback!

We’re excited to announce the 2024 APH Scholars! These professionals provide outstanding service to the region they serve. Learn more about this year's APH scholars and the selection process: https://bit.ly/3L7pcBH