Did you know the Monarch can be connected to a computer monitor, TV, or projector? This feature allows you to display what's happening on the Monarch on the monitor of your choice in visual braille output or print characters! Learn more about this feature in our blog. https://bit.ly/3CAW0Su
American Printing House for the Blind
Education
Louisville, Kentucky 4,663 followers
An accessible world, with opportunity for everyone.
About us
Since 1858, The American Printing House for the Blind has operated in Louisville, Kentucky as the world’s largest 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization creating accessible learning experiences through educational, workplace, and independent living products and services for people who are blind and low vision. Our mission is to empower people who are blind or low vision by providing accessible and innovative products, materials, and services for lifelong success. We believe the future belongs to everyone.
- Website
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http://www.aph.org
External link for American Printing House for the Blind
- Industry
- Education
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1858
- Specialties
- Design & manufacture of products and materials, & services for people who are blind and visually impaired
Locations
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Primary
1839 Frankfort Avenue
Louisville, Kentucky 40206, US
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Employees at American Printing House for the Blind
Updates
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We're excited to announce that Greg Stilson, our Head of Global Technology Innovation, and Jason Martin, our Technical Innovations Product Manager, will be presenting on the Monarch at Sight Tech Global! You can watch their presentation and many others exploring the future of AI and accessible tech on December 4-5 by registering for this free virtual event. https://bit.ly/4fZRGe3 #TakeFlightWithMonarch
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Do you know a teenager who is blind or low vision and getting ready to enter the workforce? Check out the APH ConnectCenter's tips for a great first day on the job and valuable insights from a college student who is blind about his high school work experience. https://bit.ly/3Z1LGdL
First Day on the Job: Tips for Blind or Low Vision Teens
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Inclusivity has been a part of The Dot Experience, our upcoming accessible museum, since day one. Hear from Solid Light Creative Team Director Ben Jett about the integral roles inclusive design and communication have played in the process of designing The Dot Experience. https://bit.ly/4fQy0sS
Solid Light Sets the Stage for Inclusivity | American Printing House
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We're always looking for new ways to make jobs at APH more accessible! Learn how innovative members of our production team created an accessible quality check system for large print materials and find out how it works. https://bit.ly/3Oc2Pwq
Producing Accessible Positions: Quality Checks on Large Type Books | American Printing House
https://www.aph.org
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Ready to empower your students to thrive independently? The Hive’s new Strategies to Develop Independent Living Skills course is your guide! This course's interactive checklist can help you evaluate students’ abilities and personalize instruction to meet their unique needs. Enroll in this 1.5 ACVREP credit course and start helping your students gain confidence and independence at home and in school! https://bit.ly/4em6Ucf
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Power up braille learning with Polly! Using a gamified approach, this Wi-Fi enabled braille learning device helps students learn and practice reading, typing, writing, vocabulary, and spelling skills! Want to see Polly in action and ask questions? Schedule a live virtual demo today! https://bit.ly/437OHtX
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To celebrate National STEM Day, we’re shining the spotlight on the 2024 APH National Coding Symposium! Join us virtually on 12/10 to gain insights from coding experts through panel discussions, presentations, and hands-on demonstrations. This event is open to students and adults with all levels of coding experience. Learn more about the symposium and register today! https://bit.ly/4eK8mG4 #CodingForAll #AccessibleCoding
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Are you an educator, Pre-ETS provider, VR counselor, transition specialist, or professional who works or has worked with transition-aged students who are blind or have low vision? We're partnering with leading providers in the field of Transition and Rehabilitation Education for a short survey to gather insights about Career and Technical Education settings for blind and low vision students and to collect field-based evidence on best practices. Take this short survey before 12/31. https://bit.ly/4ef524P
Blind and Low Vision Students in CTE
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The APH Press book signing for the fourth edition of Foundation of Orientation and Mobility was a success! Earlier today, editor Dr. William Wiener signed copies of the book at Southwest Orientation & Mobility (SWOMA) Conference. Didn't attend the book signing? Check out both volumes of the new edition of Foundations of Orientation and Mobility on our website! First volume: https://bit.ly/3YxRMT2 Second volume: https://bit.ly/3AqZciZ