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American Printing House for the Blind Announces $50,000 Sponsorship for the Dot Experience

2024

Vispero is a leading technology provider for the blind or low vision field. [...] Vispero and APH have partnered on technology for many years. “This generous sponsorship reiterates how important partnerships are in the field of blindness and low vision, said Craig Meador, Ed. [...] “This sponsorship is proof that they are not only is Vispero a business partner, but that they are invested in The Dot Experience and know this first-class destination will properly showcase the lived experiences of individuals who are blind or low vision.” The Dot Experience is being designed as not just a museum, but also as an experience. [...] The Dot Experience’s mission is to change perspectives about blindness and encourage people to act in their own ways to make the world more welcoming for everyone and to lead as a model museum of inclusivity. [...] “Vispero is proud to partner with APH on this groundbreaking project, as it naturally extends our mission to empower the low vision and blindness community, fostering independence and inclusivity,” said Richard Tapping, Vice President of Vispero. [...] The Dot Experience will focus on inclusion, accessibility, and innovation embracing the expression “nothing about us without us” in a comprehensive way – through first-person stories of blind and low vision individuals, and through intentional involvement of the blindness community at every level of the project. [...] Every aspect of The Dot Experience is being planned with accessibility in mind. [...] To help bring the vision to life, APH is working with Solid Light, a nationally recognized design- build firm, located in Louisville and with Prime Access Consulting (PAC), inclusive design consultants. The Dot Experience will open in 2026. [...] • APH is working to raise $15 million in contributed funds from corporate, individual, and philanthropic sources toward the museum. [...] • All additional funds for this expansion will come from APH’s endowment and investments. About Vispero Vispero is the global leader in assistive technology products for those with vision impairments. Freedom Scientific, TPGi, Enhanced Vision, and Optelec, all Vispero brands, have a long history of innovation for customers with accessibility needs. Our product portfolio is considered one
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