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Meet APH Scholar Missy Garber

APH is proud to recognize Missy Garber, nominated by Gregory Gerhart, Educational Consultant and Ex-Officio Trustee, as one of our...

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APH Celebrates National Library Week!

National Library Week is an annual celebration of the value and impact libraries across the country bring to their communities....

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The Monarch: Improving Braille Literacy for Students

Braille helps students who are blind or low vision with reading, writing, and comprehension so they can succeed in school...

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Summing Up Success: 2024 Abacus Bee Finals

APH’s Outreach Services team hosted close to 100 people in Louisville, KY on March 21-24 for a weekend of competition,...

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Making the Monarch: A Revolutionary Device for All

People often picture the majestic butterfly when they hear the name “Monarch.” As part of our braille metamorphosis at APH,...

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Please Touch! Making Museum Collections Accessible

What do you think of when you hear the words “museum collection?” Artifacts like objects, paintings, photographs, rare books, or...

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Go on an Adventure with The Caterpillar

Are you curious about the outside world? Explore your very own backyard with the help of a fuzzy, orange caterpillar...