Products and Assistive Technology Archives

Monarch: Thriving Beyond the Classroom

Posted on July 15, 2024 - 10:14 am by Katie Frederick

Hands reading braille on the APH Monarch

APH is proud to introduce the Monarch, a revolutionary multiline Braille display transforming the information age landscape for blind and low vision adults. With its innovative design, the Monarch is not just a device; it’s a beacon of inclusivity, empowering college students to thrive in universities where barriers have hindered equality. Imagine the joy of […]

Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids: My Experience as a Blind Person

Posted on May 28, 2024 - 1:13 pm by Jennifer Ottowitz

I’d like to say it started in my early 50’s when I could no longer hear the ding of the triangle in one of my favorite Queen songs. But if you ask my husband and family, they would say my challenges with hearing started much earlier. Frequently asking, “What?” had become a habit, as was […]

Feel Words Come to Life: Refreshable Braille Displays and the NLS eReader Program 

Posted on January 5, 2024 - 2:04 pm by Katie Frederick

Imagine a book, but instead of ink on smooth paper or pages rustling, you have a row of dots beneath your fingertips. This is possible thanks to refreshable braille displays, and revolutionary sleek and portable tools empowering people who are blind or low vision to read and write. The National Library Service for the Blind […]

OpticAware: Support Changing Behaviors

Posted on November 21, 2023 - 11:05 am by Melisa Matthews

A youth smiles while wearing a slim black rubber bracelet similar to a Fitbit with a metal face plate.

Working to break a habit can be challenging, especially when trying to help your child break a habit. Have you heard of HabitAware? APH and HabitAware, maker of the OpticAware band, have partnered to create a device to help children change their pattern of eye poking and pressing behavior. OpticAware Band OpticAware is a smart […]

What is the Chameleon 20?

Posted on November 14, 2023 - 1:23 pm by Melisa Matthews

Part of the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) is Assistive Technology, which is ever-changing and evolving. Knowing and understanding what technology your child uses and how to help outside school will further their confidence. While knowing existing technology and what is available to your child may seem overwhelming, we can simplify this by sharing resources and […]

Older posts