accessible technology Archives

Celebrating Mothers with Vision Loss: Mother’s Day Stories

Posted on May 5, 2026 - 5:06 pm by Admin

a mother sitting under a tree holding her child up in the air

Mother’s Day is a time to honor the love, resilience, and wisdom of mothers everywhere. For families impacted by blindness or low vision, that love often includes powerful lessons in independence, advocacy, and connection—whether across the miles, across the years, or just six feet away. The VisionAware Peers share heartfelt reflections on the role mothers […]

Accessible Cooking Apps for Blind and Low Vision

Posted on April 7, 2026 - 11:44 am by Daria Axelrod Marmer

front of mobile phone showing various apps

Cooking is one of the most sensory-rich activities in daily life. For people who are blind or low vision, it’s also one of the most achievable. With the right technology, the kitchen doesn’t have to feel like an obstacle course. Voice-based tools have made a big difference. They turn tasks that once needed sighted help into things people can do alone. […]

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 […]

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