On this episode, we’re kicking off a new series of spotlight episodes featuring the incredible cast of The Dot Experience. <a href='https://thedotexperience.org/'>The Dot Experience</a> is a new inclusive museum opening in October. It features more than 20 individuals who are blind or have low vision, each sharing authentic stories. The cast includes advocates, artists, professionals, athletes, students, parents, and workers, all highlighting the many roles blind individuals hold in society and showcasing vibrant, diverse lives.This month&apos;s Cast Member Spotlight highlights Kathy Martinez. After the interview with Kathy, you’ll hear from Jennifer Wenzel and Michael Dennis with this month’s Tech Takeaway. They’ll share information about the recent patch update for the Monarch.On this episode (In order of appearance)<ul><li>Narrator</li><li>Sara Brown, APH Public Relations Manager</li><li>Kathy Martinez, The Dot Experience Cast Member, Senior Advisor for <a href='https://www.inclusively.com/'>Inclusively</a></li><li>Jennifer Wenzel, Technology Product Specialist</li><li>Michael Dennis, Technology Product Specialist</li></ul>Additional Links<ul><li><a href='mailto:changemakers@aph.org'>Email Change Makers</a></li></ul>

<description>&lt;p&gt;On this episode, we’re kicking off a new series of spotlight episodes featuring the incredible cast of The Dot Experience. &lt;a href='https://thedotexperience.org/'&gt;The Dot Experience&lt;/a&gt; is a new inclusive museum opening in October. It features more than 20 individuals who are blind or have low vision, each sharing authentic stories. The cast includes advocates, artists, professionals, athletes, students, parents, and workers, all highlighting the many roles blind individuals hold in society and showcasing vibrant, diverse lives.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This month&amp;apos;s Cast Member Spotlight highlights &lt;b&gt;Kathy Martinez&lt;/b&gt;. After the interview with Kathy, you’ll hear from &lt;b&gt;Jennifer Wenzel &lt;/b&gt;and &lt;b&gt;Michael Dennis&lt;/b&gt; with this month’s &lt;b&gt;Tech Takeaway&lt;/b&gt;. They’ll share information about the recent patch update for the Monarch.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;On this episode (In order of appearance)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Narrator&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Sara Brown, APH Public Relations Manager&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Kathy Martinez, The Dot Experience Cast Member, Senior Advisor for &lt;a href='https://www.inclusively.com/'&gt;Inclusively&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Jennifer Wenzel, Technology Product Specialist&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Michael Dennis, Technology Product Specialist&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Additional Links&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='mailto:changemakers@aph.org'&gt;Email Change Makers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</description>

On this episode, we’re kicking off a new series of spotlight episodes featuring the incredible cast of The Dot Experience. The Dot Experience is a new inclusive museum opening in October. It features more than 20 individuals who are blind or have low vision, each sharing authentic stories. The cast includes advocates, artists, professionals, athletes, students, parents, and workers, all highlighting the many roles blind individuals hold in society and showcasing vibrant, diverse lives. This m...

Cast Member Spotlight: Kathy Martinez

On this episode of Change Makers, we’re exploring how braille is helping shape the future. From a fun new braille word game on the Monarch, to inspiring programs like Braille Tales and the American Action Fund for Blind&apos;s Braille Books Program that provide braille books to children from birth through age 17.On this episode (In order of appearance)<ul><li>Jason Martin, Technical Innovations Product Manager</li><li>Christine Genovely, APH Braille Tales Coordinator</li><li>Melissa Riccobono, Braille Specialist for American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults</li></ul>Additional Links and Information<ul><li><a href='https://www.aph.org/product/wordstock-for-monarch/'>Wordstock for Monarch</a></li><li><a href='https://www.aph.org/braille-tales/apply-for-braille-tales/'>Sign up for Braille Tales</a></li><li><a href='https://aph.givecloud.co/aph_brailletales'>Donate to Braille Tales</a></li><li><a href='https://actionfund.org/programs/braille-books-program'>Sign up for Braille Books Program - American Action Fund</a></li><li>American Action Fund can be contacted at 410-659-9315</li><li><a href='mailto:actionfund@actionfund.org'>Email American Action Fund</a></li><li><a href='mailto:Melissa@actionfund.org'>Email Melissa Riccobono</a></li></ul>

<description>&lt;p&gt;On this episode of Change Makers, we’re exploring how braille is helping shape the future. From a fun new braille word game on the Monarch, to inspiring programs like Braille Tales and the American Action Fund for Blind&amp;apos;s Braille Books Program that provide braille books to children from birth through age 17.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On this episode (In order of appearance)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Jason Martin, Technical Innovations Product Manager&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Christine Genovely, APH Braille Tales Coordinator&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Melissa Riccobono, Braille Specialist for American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Additional Links and Information&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.aph.org/product/wordstock-for-monarch/'&gt;Wordstock for Monarch&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.aph.org/braille-tales/apply-for-braille-tales/'&gt;Sign up for Braille Tales&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://aph.givecloud.co/aph_brailletales'&gt;Donate to Braille Tales&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://actionfund.org/programs/braille-books-program'&gt;Sign up for Braille Books Program - American Action Fund&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;American Action Fund can be contacted at 410-659-9315&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='mailto:actionfund@actionfund.org'&gt;Email American Action Fund&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='mailto:Melissa@actionfund.org'&gt;Email Melissa Riccobono&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</description>

On this episode of Change Makers, we’re exploring how braille is helping shape the future. From a fun new braille word game on the Monarch, to inspiring programs like Braille Tales and the American Action Fund for Blind's Braille Books Program that provide braille books to children from birth through age 17. On this episode (In order of appearance) Jason Martin, Technical Innovations Product ManagerChristine Genovely, APH Braille Tales CoordinatorMelissa Riccobono, Braille Specialist for Amer...

Building Braille Futures: Games and Books

On this episode we’re continuing our journey through the Consumer Electronics Show. Then, we’ll wrap up with our monthly Tech Takeaway, where we’ll explore six new apps featured in the recent 1.4 update.On this episode (In order of appearance)<ul><li>Narrator</li><li>Sara Brown, APH Public Relations Manager</li><li>Gena Harper, Professional Athlete, Executive Business Woman</li><li>Mike May, APH Consultant</li><li>Jennifer Wenzel, Technology Product Specialist</li><li>Michael Dennis, Technology Products Specialist</li></ul>Additional links<ul><li><a href='https://apps.apple.com/us/app/indigo-nav/id945756779'>Indigo Nav App - Apple Store</a></li><li><a href='https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.goodmaps.outdoors&amp;hl=en_US'>Indigo Nav App - Google Play Store</a></li><li><a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-people-make-the-places/id1768616897'>Mike May&apos;s Podcast - The People Make the Places</a></li><li><a href='https://www.instagram.com/genablindwomanofaction/'>Gena Blind Woman of Action - Instagram</a></li><li><a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@genablindwomanofaction'>Gena Blind Woman of Action - TikTok</a></li><li><a href='mailto:Gena@GenaHarper.com'>Gena@GenaHarper.com</a></li></ul>

<description>&lt;p&gt;On this episode we’re continuing our journey through the Consumer Electronics Show. Then, we’ll wrap up with our monthly Tech Takeaway, where we’ll explore six new apps featured in the recent 1.4 update.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;On this episode (In order of appearance)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Narrator&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Sara Brown, APH Public Relations Manager&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Gena Harper, Professional Athlete, Executive Business Woman&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Mike May, APH Consultant&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Jennifer Wenzel, Technology Product Specialist&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Michael Dennis, Technology Products Specialist&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Additional links&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://apps.apple.com/us/app/indigo-nav/id945756779'&gt;Indigo Nav App - Apple Store&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.goodmaps.outdoors&amp;amp;hl=en_US'&gt;Indigo Nav App - Google Play Store&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-people-make-the-places/id1768616897'&gt;Mike May&amp;apos;s Podcast - The People Make the Places&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/genablindwomanofaction/'&gt;Gena Blind Woman of Action - Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@genablindwomanofaction'&gt;Gena Blind Woman of Action - TikTok&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='mailto:Gena@GenaHarper.com'&gt;Gena@GenaHarper.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

On this episode we’re continuing our journey through the Consumer Electronics Show. Then, we’ll wrap up with our monthly Tech Takeaway, where we’ll explore six new apps featured in the recent 1.4 update. On this episode (In order of appearance) NarratorSara Brown, APH Public Relations ManagerGena Harper, Professional Athlete, Executive Business WomanMike May, APH ConsultantJennifer Wenzel, Technology Product SpecialistMichael Dennis, Technology Products SpecialistAdditional links Indigo Nav A...

2026 CES Review Part 2 & Tech Takeaway

On this episode of Change Makers, we’re heading to Las Vegas for the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show, better known as CES, where the future of technology is on full display. We’re talking cutting-edge, innovative, and game-changing tech, with a special focus on what’s being developed for people who are blind or have low vision.After that, we&apos;ll turn our attention to the Abacus Bee. Held the first weekend of March, this exciting competition brought nearly 30 students from 10 different states together to put their mental math skills to the ultimate test. The focus? Speed. Precision. And serious number power. Before the competition began, I caught up with a few of the students to hear how they were feeling, and what it took to prepare for this big moment.On this episode (in order of appearance)<ul><li>Sara Brown, APH Public Relations Manager</li><li>Mike May, APH Consultant</li><li>Gena Harper, Professional Athlete, Executive Business Woman</li><li>Jennifer Brooks, Braille Challenge Organizer, APH Outreach Regional Specialist </li></ul>Additional Links<ul><li><a href='mailto:changemakers@aph.org'>Email Change Makers</a></li><li><a href='https://www.instagram.com/genablindwomanofaction/?hl=en'>Gena Harper Instagram - genablindwomanofaction</a></li></ul>

<description>&lt;p&gt;On this episode of Change Makers, we’re heading to Las Vegas for the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show, better known as CES, where the future of technology is on full display. We’re talking cutting-edge, innovative, and game-changing tech, with a special focus on what’s being developed for people who are blind or have low vision.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;After that, we&amp;apos;ll turn our attention to the Abacus Bee. Held the first weekend of March, this exciting competition brought nearly 30 students from 10 different states together to put their mental math skills to the ultimate test. The focus? Speed. Precision. And serious number power. Before the competition began, I caught up with a few of the students to hear how they were feeling, and what it took to prepare for this big moment.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On this episode (in order of appearance)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Sara Brown, APH Public Relations Manager&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Mike May, APH Consultant&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Gena Harper, Professional Athlete, Executive Business Woman&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Jennifer Brooks, Braille Challenge Organizer, APH Outreach Regional Specialist&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Additional Links&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='mailto:changemakers@aph.org'&gt;Email Change Makers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/genablindwomanofaction/?hl=en'&gt;Gena Harper Instagram - genablindwomanofaction&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</description>

On this episode of Change Makers, we’re heading to Las Vegas for the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show, better known as CES, where the future of technology is on full display. We’re talking cutting-edge, innovative, and game-changing tech, with a special focus on what’s being developed for people who are blind or have low vision. After that, we'll turn our attention to the Abacus Bee. Held the first weekend of March, this exciting competition brought nearly 30 students from 10 different states t...

2026 CES Review Part 1

On this episode of Change Makers enjoy an episode filled with innovation, insight, and practical tools to support learning and accessibility. Enjoy a close look at an exciting new release from APH Press... a book designed to make math more accessible, engaging, and achievable for all learners.After that, we’ll shift our focus to technology with our monthly Tech Takeaway. This segment keeps you up to date on the latest tools and features designed to enhance your experience. This month, we’re diving into the Monarch 1.4 update, highlighting new features, improvements, and practical tips to help you get the most out of the platform.At the end of the episode, hear about the recent Braille Challenge. Hear from a few participants before the challenge began.On this episode (In Order of Appearance)<ul><li>Zach VandeZande, APH Press Managing Editor</li><li>Jennifer Wenzel, APH Technology Product Specialist</li><li>Michael Dennis, APH Technology Products Specialist</li><li>Braille Challenge participants</li></ul>Additional Links<ul><li><a href='https://www.aph.org/product/accessible-mathematics-for-students-with-visual-impairments-main/'>Accessible Mathematics Education for Students With Visual Impairments</a></li><li><a href='https://www.aph.org/meet-monarch/'>Meet Monarch</a></li><li><a href='https://www.aph.org/product/monarch/'>Purchase a Monarch</a></li></ul>

<description>&lt;p&gt;On this episode of Change Makers enjoy an episode filled with innovation, insight, and practical tools to support learning and accessibility. Enjoy a close look at an exciting new release from APH Press... a book designed to make math more accessible, engaging, and achievable for all learners.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;After that, we’ll shift our focus to technology with our monthly Tech Takeaway. This segment keeps you up to date on the latest tools and features designed to enhance your experience. This month, we’re diving into the Monarch 1.4 update, highlighting new features, improvements, and practical tips to help you get the most out of the platform.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;At the end of the episode, hear about the recent Braille Challenge. Hear from a few participants before the challenge began.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;On this episode (In Order of Appearance)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Zach VandeZande, APH Press Managing Editor&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Jennifer Wenzel, APH Technology Product Specialist&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Michael Dennis, APH Technology Products Specialist&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Braille Challenge participants&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Additional Links&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.aph.org/product/accessible-mathematics-for-students-with-visual-impairments-main/'&gt;Accessible Mathematics Education for Students With Visual Impairments&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.aph.org/meet-monarch/'&gt;Meet Monarch&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.aph.org/product/monarch/'&gt;Purchase a Monarch&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</description>

On this episode of Change Makers enjoy an episode filled with innovation, insight, and practical tools to support learning and accessibility. Enjoy a close look at an exciting new release from APH Press... a book designed to make math more accessible, engaging, and achievable for all learners. After that, we’ll shift our focus to technology with our monthly Tech Takeaway. This segment keeps you up to date on the latest tools and features designed to enhance your experience. This month, we’re ...

Making Math Accessible & Monarch 1.4 Updates

American Printing House has a big goal: a future that belongs to everyone. For more than 160 years APH has created products that provide access for people who are blind or low vision. To create a world that welcomes everyone, we know it's going to take a lot of change makers. Join us as we highlight the people who are making the biggest difference in our field. We'll talk to everyone from CEOs to students. Know someone we should highlight? Email communications@aph.org.

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