LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The incredible, futuristic technology being unveiled at the Consumer Technology Show (CES) this week in Vegas will change the way we live, but will it leave some people behind? Will the next big breakthrough be technology that can be used by someone who has a disability? Will it be accessible?
American Printing House (APH) has spent 160 years breaking down barriers and creating a future that belongs to everyone. As technology advances, our mission becomes even more important.
Technology has the potential to be the great equalizer – it can break down a barrier for someone who is disabled, giving them unfiltered access to the world. Accessible technology can also open the door to a whole new market for companies.
"When we innovate for people with disabilities, we often discover the next big technology," says APH President, Craig Meador. "That happened at APH in the 1930s when we started recording and manufacturing Talking Books for people who were blind. Out of that effort came LP records, and later audio books– this is technology we all use today."
APH will have a booth at CES where we will show off our own accessible tech, such as the Graphiti prototype tactile monitor, Indoor Explorer accessible wayfinding, and the Canute - a braille "kindle". The booth is also designed to be a place to start a conversation with other CES attendees about creating a future that welcomes everyone.
Interviews will be available with APH President, Craig Meador, and with members of the APH technology team. The media is invited to stop by booth 42252 (in the accessibility area) at the Sands Expo Center to learn more about what we do.
For questions, or to schedule an interview, contact Jonathan Wahl.
Cell: 502-216-9075
About American Printing House for the Blind
American Printing House for the Blind is a worldwide leader in designing innovative lifelong learning solutions for children and adults who are blind or visually impaired. In this fast-changing world, we believe in the power and necessity of learning to open the doors to educational success, satisfying employment, social inclusion, active citizenship, and personal well-being. We level the learning playing field by providing specialized technology, materials, products, and services that are essential for education and life. American Printing House for the Blind is headquartered at 1839 Frankfort Avenue in Louisville, Kentucky. For more information, please visit www.aph.org.
Jonathan Wahl
(c) 502-216-9075
jwahl@aph.org
CES Booth: 42252
SOURCE American Printing House
