accessible technology Archives

Be My Eyes App Gives More Independence to the Blind and Low Vision

Posted on March 6, 2026 - 12:04 pm by Empish J. Thomas

In 2015, the Be My Eyes app, a free virtual sighted assistant, was launched. APH VisionAware published a post by Audrey Demmitt, Peer Advisor, sharing her reaction and how it was recommended by her eye doctor. “As an eye doctor, I have a variety of special tools available to help those with vision impairment,” Dr Henahan explained. “But sometimes there is no substitute for a pair of eyes […]

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 accessibility, empowering college students to thrive in universities where obstacles have hindered equal access. Imagine the joy […]

Read an eBook Week 

Posted on March 8, 2024 - 10:24 am by Steve Kelley

person sitting on the couch and holding an eReader

March ushers in Read an eBook Week. It’s the perfect time to celebrate how digital eBooks have transformed reading for those who find print difficult or impossible to read. Methods for accessing and reading eBooks vary. Regardless of your blindness, low vision, or comfort level with technology, there is a way to read. NLS One of […]

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 […]