@DotExperience

An upcoming museum that welcomes everyone, sets the standard for accessibility, and will lead as a model museum of inclusivity and accessibility.

 Louisville, Kentucky
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A new one-of-a-kind museum is bringing educational activities about blindness to Louisville in Fall 2026. @NikelleD_TV shares what you can expect from @DotExperience. specne.ws/8gR6kw?cid=twitter…

Behind Louisville's one-of-a-kind inclusive museum

The American Printing House for the Blind is set to open The Dot Experience in fall 2026.

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Did you know The Dot Experience will display one of the first publications of the braille code? Learn more about the history behind Louis Braille's book in our blog. bit.ly/3WrCgbh
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Our 1st Connect the Dots Powered by the @PNCBank Foundation event for teens is on 2/1, 10am-4pm ET as part of @LFPL Teen College & Career Day! Join us at the Main Library to discover career & college opportunities & connect with professionals. Learn more: bit.ly/4gX5Ttf
A young woman with albinism smiles as a man speaks to her with a pen in his hand at an office conference table, which has two coffee mugs and a piece of paper on it.

ALT A young woman with albinism smiles as a man speaks to her with a pen in his hand at an office conference table, which has two coffee mugs and a piece of paper on it.

A young woman in a classroom listens intently as she uses a large magnifier to take notes on the Civil Rights Movement.

ALT A young woman in a classroom listens intently as she uses a large magnifier to take notes on the Civil Rights Movement.

A young man wearing protective eyewear and gloves prepares to use a woodworking saw in a workshop.

ALT A young man wearing protective eyewear and gloves prepares to use a woodworking saw in a workshop.

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When you visit The Dot Experience, we want your experience to be engaging and meaningful, no matter who you are! Discover how we're working together with Solid Light to tell important stories in a way that is both accessible and immersive. bit.ly/4jcmWsw
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Our inclusive protoyping team has been evaluating more exhibit features! In this session, they provided feedback on an element modeled after @APHfortheBlind's Music Braille Wheel, which helps teach music braille. Learn more about the Music Braille Wheel: bit.ly/46DRaha
A woman and a man speak as they examine a and yellow and blue circular object affixed to a wooden board in a workshop.

ALT A woman and a man speak as they examine a and yellow and blue circular object affixed to a wooden board in a workshop.

Two men, one standing and one in a wheelchair, examine two circular objects, one yellow and blue and the other brown, affixed to a wooden board.

ALT Two men, one standing and one in a wheelchair, examine two circular objects, one yellow and blue and the other brown, affixed to a wooden board.

Two men stand near two circular objects, one yellow and blue and the other brown, affixed to a wooden board in a workshop. One of the men is touching the yellow and blue circular object.

ALT Two men stand near two circular objects, one yellow and blue and the other brown, affixed to a wooden board in a workshop. One of the men is touching the yellow and blue circular object.

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Author M. Leona Godin shared with @AFARmedia how she experiences museums as a person who is blind and explained how The Dot Experience will break down barriers to museum access. Read the full article. bit.ly/3PnP7qP

The Quest to Create the Most Accessible Museum in the World

The refreshed museum of the American Printing House for the Blind in Louisville, Kentucky, is slated to open in 2026 with a novel invitation to visitors: please touch.

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In honor of #WorldBrailleDay, we're highlighting one cast member's connection to braille literacy & our community programs that concentrate on braille. Learn about this important figure & what to expect from one of our braille-focused programs. bit.ly/3DDdFJU
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Earlier this month, we wrapped up our last Connect the Dots Powered by the @PNCBank Foundation event of the year at the @LFPL Jeffersontown branch. Find out how attendees felt the beat & discovered tactile feedback & auditory skills. bit.ly/4082T7c

Connect the Dots Event Showcases Accessible Music Solutions | American Printing House

As the holiday season approaches, The Dot Experience decided to jumpstart the fun with our final Connect the Dots program of 2024. On Saturday, December 14, ...

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Last week, we had a great time showing the @APHfortheBlind directors some of the work being done to prepare for our exhibits! This showcase included an opportunity to get hands-on with prototypes of an incense burner and a boomerang that both belonged to Helen Keller.
A man holding a white cane touches a replica of an ornate incense burner while a historical typerwriter sits in the foreground.

ALT A man holding a white cane touches a replica of an ornate incense burner while a historical typerwriter sits in the foreground.

A display featuring two intricate incense burners, the orginial behind glass and a slightly larger replica beside it. In front of the incense burners, a note addressed to "Miss Helen Keller" lays beside a historical photograph featuring Helen Keller.

ALT A display featuring two intricate incense burners, the orginial behind glass and a slightly larger replica beside it. In front of the incense burners, a note addressed to "Miss Helen Keller" lays beside a historical photograph featuring Helen Keller.

A man with a Dot Experience nametag holds up a replica of a large boomerang as he stands near a display of historical artifacts.

ALT A man with a Dot Experience nametag holds up a replica of a large boomerang as he stands near a display of historical artifacts.

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Add some harmonies to your holiday with the Blind Musicians Holiday playlist, curated by the APH Blind Musicians Collection! This playlist includes a wide variety of classic festive tunes full of holiday cheer. Listen now: spoti.fi/41AS6U6
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Connect the Dots powered by the @PNCBank Foundation is tomorrow! At @LFPL Jeffersontown Branch 10 am-1 pm ET, discover how tactile feedback, auditory skills, & other techniques are used by musicians who are blind or low vision. Learn more: bit.ly/3BseXGA #ConnectTheDots
A boy wearing glasses holds a trumpet in front of him while two other children sit near him. Text: Connect the Dots Powered by PNC Foundation. Touching Sound: Hands on Harmony. December 14, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm - Jeffersontown Branch Library. A cartoon butterfly and bee fly around the PNC logo. The Dot Experience and APH combined logo. The Louisville Free Public Library logo.

ALT A boy wearing glasses holds a trumpet in front of him while two other children sit near him. Text: Connect the Dots Powered by PNC Foundation. Touching Sound: Hands on Harmony. December 14, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm - Jeffersontown Branch Library. A cartoon butterfly and bee fly around the PNC logo. The Dot Experience and APH combined logo. The Louisville Free Public Library logo.

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Our inclusive prototyping team is a vital part of the creation of the Dot Experience! Hear from Danielle Burton, one of the inclusive prototyping team members, about the prototyping process and the elements she's provided feedback on. bit.ly/41cJi6G
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Meet Judy Dixon, an access warrior who spearheaded the movement for accessible text with the development of the internet. She's won numerous awards and remains committed to ensuring everyone can access to the materials they need. Learn more in our blog. bit.ly/41FK5O3
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Explore techniques used by musicians who are blind or low vision with us at Connect the Dots Powered by the @PNCBank Foundation! Join us on 12/14 from 10 am-1 pm ET at the @LFPL Jeffersontown Branch Library. Learn more about this program: bit.ly/3BseXGA #ConnectTheDots
A boy wearing glasses holds a trumpet in front of him while two other children sit near him. Text: Connect the Dots Powered by PNC Foundation. Touching Sound: Hands on Harmony. December 14, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm - Jeffersontown Branch Library. A cartoon butterfly and bee fly around the PNC logo. The Dot Experience and APH combined logo. The Louisville Free Public Library logo.

ALT A boy wearing glasses holds a trumpet in front of him while two other children sit near him. Text: Connect the Dots Powered by PNC Foundation. Touching Sound: Hands on Harmony. December 14, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm - Jeffersontown Branch Library. A cartoon butterfly and bee fly around the PNC logo. The Dot Experience and APH combined logo. The Louisville Free Public Library logo.

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On this Giving Tuesday, support The Dot Experience and honor someone who has made a positive impact on your life! Learn more about the campaign and contribute today: bit.ly/4iitJR2 #GivingTuesday
An adult speaks to a young girl from across a table while another man stands at the head of the table. The table between the adults and the child has several muffin tins filled with colorful tennis balls. Text: "Giving Tuesday." The Dot Experience logo.

ALT An adult speaks to a young girl from across a table while another man stands at the head of the table. The table between the adults and the child has several muffin tins filled with colorful tennis balls. Text: "Giving Tuesday." The Dot Experience logo.

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Our inclusive prototyping team is a vital part of the creation of the Dot Experience! Hear from Danielle Burton, one of the inclusive prototyping team members, about the prototyping process and the elements she's provided feedback on. bit.ly/41cJi6G
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Inclusivity has been a part of The Dot Experience since day one. Hear from Solid Light Creative Team Director Ben Jett about the integral roles inclusive design and communication have played in the process of designing The Dot Experience. bit.ly/4fQy0sS
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The APH Library's Blind Musicians Collection is dedicated to preserving the legacy of blind musicians, and your help is needed to expand the collection! Learn more about the collection and how you can add your favorite artist who is blind or low vision. bit.ly/4eaNwib
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Happy Turkey Day! This relief, created in 1890 by Martin Kunz, features a wild turkey among other birds you might also find on a dinner table. Kuntz was a leading producer of relief pictures & maps in the 1890s. For more info, view our online collection. bit.ly/3ZlyzWo
Relief picture of a turkey, a grouse, a partridge, and a guinea hen. The common name for each bird is provided in German print and braille underneath each bird; the Latin name for species is identified in print.

ALT Relief picture of a turkey, a grouse, a partridge, and a guinea hen. The common name for each bird is provided in German print and braille underneath each bird; the Latin name for species is identified in print.

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Explore techniques used by musicians who are blind or low vision with us at Connect the Dots Powered by the @PNCBank Foundation! Join us on 12/14 from 10 am-1 pm ET at the @LFPL Jeffersontown Branch Library. Learn more about this program: bit.ly/3BseXGA #ConnectTheDots
A boy wearing glasses holds a trumpet in front of him while two other children sit near him. Text: Connect the Dots Powered by PNC Foundation. Touching Sound: Hands on Harmony. December 14, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm - Jeffersontown Branch Library. A cartoon butterfly and bee fly around the PNC logo. The Dot Experience and APH combined logo. The Louisville Free Public Library logo.

ALT A boy wearing glasses holds a trumpet in front of him while two other children sit near him. Text: Connect the Dots Powered by PNC Foundation. Touching Sound: Hands on Harmony. December 14, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm - Jeffersontown Branch Library. A cartoon butterfly and bee fly around the PNC logo. The Dot Experience and APH combined logo. The Louisville Free Public Library logo.

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