Making the Monarch: A Revolutionary Device for All
April 1, 2024
People often picture the majestic butterfly when they hear the name “Monarch.” As part of our braille metamorphosis at APH, we’ve created a new Monarch─a multi-line display that can render braille and tactile graphics on the same surface. This Holy Braille of access technology will forever change how students who are blind or low vision access class materials.
Why the Monarch?
The Monarch solves two major problems that students face today. First, even if teachers order their braille textbooks ahead of time, they are often not delivered to students until after the class is already finished covering the material in that particular textbook. The Monarch will solve this issue as textbooks will be available instantaneously on its digital display. [...]