American Printing House for the Blind

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Attention TVIs, O&M Specialists, and parents! If you're familiar with our original Tactile Town kit, we need your feedback! Share your recommendations about the product’s planned re-design by completing this brief survey by 01/15/25 : https://bit.ly/3UxqHON

The fourth edition of Foundation of Orientation and Mobility is now available! This comprehensive resource for O&M practitioners and students has been updated to reflect current research and the impact of technology on the field. Hear more about the updates in this edition from editor Dr. William Wiener. https://bit.ly/3NFY51Z Also, if you plan to attend the Southwest Orientation & Mobility (SWOMA) Conference on 11/4, join us in booth #7 from 12-1 CT for a book signing with Dr. Wiener!