Change Makers: A Podcast from APH

On this episode of Change Makers, we’re celebrating Braille Literacy Month by examining its importance and its future. The future of braille is high-tech and because of that tech, it’s creating partnerships, new braille formats, new outlines, and plans for APH’s Holy Braille Highway. We’ll also talk about which APH products help facilitate the learning of braille. After that, we’re going to talk a...

On this episode of Change Makers, we’re looking back over everything that’s happened this past year, and what we’re looking forward to in 2023.  APH’s President, Dr. Craig Meador, Vice-President/Chief Officer Innovation and Strategy, Anne Durham, and Vice President, Impact and Outreach, Paul Schroeder, all discuss the exciting developments with products, construction and action in Washington, D.C....

On this episode, we are getting ready for the holidays and spending time with loved ones. But what do you do when its clear, your loved one is having vision issues? We'll talk about some simple tweaks that can make the holidays accessible to keep those traditions alive. We’ll also discuss how to handle those difficult conversations and what resources are available. On this podcast Jeff Fox, N...

On this episode of Change Makers, we’re talking about all things books. From coloring books, Braille Tales, the Talking Book Studio, APH Press, to the process of brailling textbooks.  We’ll also talk to PlayAbility Toys and hear their history, partnership with APH, and some of their bestselling toys. In This Podcast (In Order of Appearance) Jack Fox, Narrator Sara Brown, APH Public Relations Manag...

On this episode of Change Makers, we are live from APH’s 154th Annual Meeting. Held October 5–7 at the Hyatt Regency Louisville in Downtown Louisville, Ex Officio Trustees (EOT) , EOT Census Assistants, Online Ordering Assistants, and other attendees came together to share news, ideas and inspiration. Additonal Links: InSights Art Hall of Fame nomination forms

On this episode of Change Makers, we’ll talk about the pros and cons of having a cane vs guide dog, learn how guide dogs are trained and speak with a guide dog owner about her experience. We’ll also preview our upcoming Annual Meeting. On this Podcast (In Order of Appearance) Jeff Fox (Narrator) Sara Brown, APH Public Relations Manager Kevin McCormack, Orientation and Mobility Specialist and Assis...

On this episode of Change Makers, we're previewing the upcoming InSights Arts competition. We'll learn more about the program and speak to an artist. Then hear about the upcoming Helen Keller Symposium. Podcast Participants (In Order of Appearance) Jack Fox, Narrator Sara Brown, APH Public Relations Manager Meg Outland, APH Visitors services and InSights Art Coordinator Kylie Sykes, InSi...

On this episode of Change Makers, learn about the ways you can ensure success for your child. Back to school season is underway and now's the time people start to wonder what they can do to make sure their child has a great start. Hear about an upcoming Helen Keller symposium and get the latest news and information with JAWS and ZoomText with Partners with Paul. On This Podcast (In Order of A...

On this episode of Change Makers, we’re learning about APH Huntington. Listen about the service it provides and the impact that it makes. On This Episode (In Order of Appearance)  Jeff Fox, Narrator Sara Brown, APH Public Relations Manager Lee Huffman, APH Huntington, Senior Strategist, Accessible Technology and Community Outreach Additional Links APH Huntington: Accessible Tech Initiatives in Wes...

On this episode of Change Makers, we’re getting a sneak peek at a few upcoming APH products that will be available for purchase in the coming months. On this Episode (In Order of Appearance) Jeff Fox, Narrator Sara Brown, APH Public Relations Manager Joe Hodge , APH Technical Product Manager Tyler Maddox, APH Technical Innovations Product Manager Greg Stilson, APH Head of Global Technology Innovat...

On this episode of Change Makers, learn about the National Prison Braille Network. Participants (In Order of Appearance) Jeff Fox, Narrator Sara Brown, APH Public Relations Manager Jayma Hawkins, APH National Prison braille Network, Senior Director Paul Schroeder, APH Vice President of Impact and Outreach Nancy Motherseale,  EOT, Braille Coordinator for Aging and Disability Services, Bureau of Edu...

On this episode of Change Makers we are celebrating the Transition Hub 's one year anniversary. We’ll hear from a Transition Hub official and hear about all the many services and resources it provides and from a student advisory member who uses the Transition Hub regularly. In this Episode (In Order of Appearance) Jeff Fox, Narrator Sara Brown, APH Public Relations Manager Richard Reuda, Digi...

On this episode of Change Makers, we are celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week with a focus on Special Education and Orientation and Mobility Specialists. We’ll learn the process to become an Orientation & Mobility Specialist, the need for more, and what opportunities are in the field. We’ll also have a special segment that highlights the new APH Press book, Guidelines and Games. Podcast Parti...

On this episode of Change Makers, we learning what educational offerings are available for professionals and students. We’ll talk to Amy Campbell, APH’s Learning Management System Administrator and hear the latest news and info, upcoming exciting projects and future goals for The Hive, Access Academy and ExCEL Academy. On this Podcast (In Order of Appearance) Jeff Fox, Narrator Sara Brown, APH Pub...

Hello and welcome to Change Makers. On this episode, we're celebrating Arts and Crafts month. Listen as we learn about APH products, new and legacy-wise that help users learn about music and those that help users learn how to create. We’re also learning about InSights Art and its upcoming submission deadline. Podcast Participants (In Order of Appearance) Jeff Fox , Narrator Sara Brown , APH P...

In honor of Women’s History Month, Change Makers highlighting Ever Lee Hairston. Hairston came of age during a pivotal time in U.S. history and shares her story of living on a plantation, marching with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., trials and tribulations stemming from her undiagnosed eye issues to finally getting a diagnosis and how attending an NFB conference changed her life. Podcast Participants...

On this episode of Change Makers, we're talking to GoodMaps officials. We’ll learn the latest on their new app, what projects they’re working on in the U.K. and what’s next for the accessibility app. This podcast is moderated by Greg Stilson. Participants (In Order of Appearance) Sara Brown, APH Public Relations Manager Greg Stilson, APH Head of Global Innovation Jose Gaztambide, GoodMaps CEO...

On this episode of Change Makers, learn why it’s important your child be counted in the upcoming census. We’ll hear from APH officials and talk to an EOT about the upcoming census. Participants (In Order of Appearance) Sara Brown, APH Public Relations Manager Craig Meador, Ed. D., APH President Leanne Grillot, APH National Director of Outreach Services Nancy Mothersele, Braille Coordinator, Depart...

On this episode of Change Makers, we’re celebrating braille history with a look at some of our high-tech braille that feature braille technology. We’ll look at a brand-new product that’s in the works, learn what new feature is coming to Chameleon 20 and go waaaaay back and learn about the history of braille. We will also have a check-in with Partner’s With Paul. Participants (In Order of Appearanc...

As National Family Literacy Month winds down, Change Makers is discussing tactile literacy. Listen as we learn more about how tactile images are created, recent upgrades to APH’s Tactile Graphic Image Library, what APH products encourage tactile literacy and the process of teaching students tactile literacy. Participants (In Order of Appearance) Sara Brown, APH Public Relations Manager Sally Hart,...

On this episode of Change Makers, we are celebrating National Family Literacy Month. National Family Literacy Month is an opportunity for families to read together. We’re talking about APH products that help plant the seeds for braille literacy, what APH Press books are good for educators teaching braille to children and we’ll talk about Braille Tales, an early program that helps develop braille a...

On this episode, we're recapping APH's Annual Meeting. We’ll hear from APH President, Craig Meador, Ed. D., speak about the state of the company and hear from award winners. Participants (In Order of Appearance) Sara Brown, APH Public Relations Manager Craig Meador, Ed. D., APH President Marje Kaiser, Ed. D., Wings of Freedom Award recipient Gilles Pepin, Horizon Award recipient Stine St...

On this episode of Change Makers, we'll preview the upcoming Annual Meeting. We'll talk to an organizer and find out what participants can expect. We'll also learn about the completely redesigned Louis Database and check-in with the National Prison Braille Network. Participants (In Order of Appearance) Sara Brown, APH Public Relations Manager Leanne Grillott, APH National Director o...

On this episode of Change Makers, we're getting ready for the InSights Art competition. We'll learn more about the competition, the importance of art and how art is taught to children and adults with visual impairments, as well as hear from an InSights Art artist. Participants (In order of appearance) Sara Brown, APH Public Relations Manager Rob Guillen, APH Special Programs Coordinator...

On this episode of Change Makers, we’re detailing ways you can keep children active, especially during the coming winter months. We’ll learn about various APH products that help keep kids moving and hear from an educator about the ways children benefit from physical activity. We'll also learn about AudioJack with Partners with Paul. Podcast Guests (In Order of Appearance) Sara Brown, APH Publ...