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Monarch: More Than a Tablet
When people first hear about Monarch, they usually call it a braille tablet. That makes sense. It has apps, it’s portable, and it fits into a category people already understand. That description doesn’t quite capture what it actually is, though. At its core, Monarch...
A Bigger Milestone, a Broader Reach: MSPP Enters Year Three
A Milestone Worth Celebrating American Printing House for the Blind (APH) is celebrating a major milestone for the Monarch Student Pilot Project (MSPP). As we enter the project’s third year, the 500th student has been selected to participate! More than 250 students...
Monarch Update 2.0 Expands Accessible Learning Opportunities
This newest Monarch software update gives blind or low vision students the tools they need to complete assessments, explore equations, collaborate on documents, and continue working with digital and tactile information independently. What’s New in Monarch Update...
Product Updates & Upgrades
APH is always working to improve what already exists as we produce new technology and products to ensure we are...
Unlocking Math for Every Student: AnyMath Kit Transforms Learning for K–12 Students
Mathematics is a subject built on patterns, shapes, and relationships. For students who are blind or have low vision,...
Monarch is Making a Difference: Kristina Vannoy’s Story
Monarch is continuing to change the game for students who are blind or low vision. Part of the Monarch Student Pilot...
Monarch is Making a Difference: Demi Morgan’s Story
Demi Morgan is the Associate Director of TVI Services at Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired. When...
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YOUTUBE VIDEOS
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Windows Magnifier Just Got Better: Fast Zoom + Natural VoicesIn this video, I walk through the newest Windows Magnifier update that brings natural-sounding voices to the Magnifier Reader, giving low vision users a more comfortable and human-like reading experience. I also demo a new fast-zoom keyboard shortcut that makes navigating at high magnification far easier for anyone living with... Read more -
Reason #60 Why It Sucks To Be Blind! #BlindRewind#shorts This is a re-upload of episode #60 in my "Why It Sucks to be Blind" series. In this episode, highlight the struggles of trying to identify body wash in the shower with low vision! Disclaimer: This series offers a lighthearted and humorous look at the everyday frustrations of living... Read more -
Why It Sucks To Be Blind #60 - Blind RewindThis is a re-upload of episode #60 in my "Why It Sucks to be Blind" series. In this episode, highlight the struggles of trying to identify body wash in the shower with low vision! Disclaimer: This series offers a lighthearted and humorous look at the everyday frustrations of living with... Read more -
Meta Ray-Ban Smartglasses Now Work on BlindShell Classic 3: Huge Accessibility UpdateIn this video, I share some exciting news for the blind and visually impaired community: Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses now work with the BlindShell Classic 3 accessible phone. I demonstrate Meta AI running on the phone and talk about where to find it in the third-party app catalog. This compatibility... Read more -
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Seeing Beyond Vision Loss: A Focus on Mental Health Resources for Patients with Retinal Diseaseshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrgnxPRUkfw The webinar explores mental health care from both professional and patient perspectives. A holistic approach to patient care, including referrals to support organizations, low vision rehabilitation services, and mental health providers, impacts the overall wellness and outlook for patients with vision loss and their loved ones. The presentation aims... Read more -
Glimpse with Glaze: Emily Place, MS, LCGChttps://www.youtube.com/shorts/-X0nhIVGoEs Today we celebrate Genetic Counselor Awareness Day—a time to recognize the experts who help individuals and families understand their genetic information and navigate the path forward. In this episode of a Glimpse with Glaze, Emily Place, a genetic counselor at Mass Eye and Ear, shares how she supports people... Read more -
AI Reads ElfQuest?! Testing Be My AI for Comic Book AccessibilityIn this third installment of my AI Reads Comics series, I put Be My AI to the test to see how well it can describe and narrate a comic book page. Using a page from ElfQuest, I compare how accurately Be My AI captures the visuals and dialogue, and where... Read more -
Adaptive Kitchen Tech: How the TOTCHOP Might Help the Blind Cook SafelyIn this video, I review the "Totchop", an adaptive kitchen tool that may make food prep safer and easier for the blind and visually impaired. If you’ve ever been hesitant to use a knife, this product could change that. I go over each part, explain how it works, and share... Read more -
October 2025 Lunch & Learn Topic: Carrie Lewis, Assistant Director, Kentucky Fair Housing.BCB October Lunch & Learn Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 Time: Noon until 2 (1-2 by Zoom) Place: BCB Community Room Speaker and Topic: Carrie Lewis, Assistant Director, Kentucky Fair Housing. Carrie will cover the Fair Housing Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, focusing on how they protect... Read more
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