American Printing House for the Blind

05/29/2026

Meet KaiBot, the accessible coding robot! This tiny but mighty bot and its curriculum provide students with engaging, playful activities to learn and practice coding, math, and problem-solving skills. KaiBot is also designed to support students with ADHD and autism. Learn more and get a KaiBot for your classroom:

KaiBot is a fully accessible coding robot kit that uses tactile tiles and braille programming cards to teach foundational coding concepts through interactiv ...

05/28/2026

We’re having a great time connecting with you at the Envision and VisionServe Alliance Conference! Stop by our booth to explore Monarch, Neptune, the My Sight Puzzle, and additional tools for vision rehabilitation professionals and beyond.

05/27/2026

The Monarch opens new doors for students.

Hear from Katie about how the Monarch’s design makes her daughter, Kennedy, feel included when interacting with her peers.

05/26/2026

Early Focus is essential reading for anyone who wants to explore the intersection of early childhood and blindness and low vision. Check out our blog to find out more about this valuable resource for parents and practitioners from APH Press.

Families with a young child newly diagnosed with blindness or low vision invariably find themselves facing a series of questions without clear answers: Will ...

05/25/2026

Explore how thoughtful collaboration and planning can lead to more meaningful and accessible evaluations in the APH Hive’s newest course, Collaborative Approach to Cognitive Assessment!

You’ll learn how to identify key factors within student records that may impact testing, examine variables that shape effective assessment planning and implementation, accurately interpret results, report findings, and more!

Buzz over to the Hive and start this FREE course today: https://bit.ly/48JtWd1

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