The Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind
(APH), located at 1839 Frankfort Avenue, will host a free one-of-a-kind
craft workshop entitled "Halloween Mask Workshop" on Saturday, October 25,
from 10:00 a.m. until noon. Using tactile materials, APH staff will guide
participants of all ages and abilities as they make a scary or silly
Halloween mask or headdress. This event is free to the public, but space is
limited so registration by October 23 is required. Children must be
accompanied by an adult. Call (502) 899-2365, or e-mail mhudson@aph.org, to
register. Visit www.aph.org/musuem for more information.
About the Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind:
The Museum, where visitors experience hands-on history, is open Monday
through Saturday. It is located on the second floor of the American Printing
House for the Blind, 1839 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, Kentucky. Admission
is free. Regular hours are 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday-Friday and 10:00am to
3:00pm on Saturday. Visitors can write in braille, see the first book
embossed for blind readers, play a computer game designed for blind
students, and much more. More information at www.aph.org/museum or call
(502) 895-2405, ext. 365, weekdays.
About the American Printing House for the Blind:
2008 marks the 150th anniversary of The American Printing House for the
Blind, a 501C(3) non-profit organization. APH is the world's largest company
devoted solely to researching, developing, and manufacturing products for
people who are blind or visually impaired. Founded in 1858, it is the oldest
organization of its kind in the United States. Under the 1879 federal Act to
Promote the Education of the Blind, APH is the official supplier of
educational materials for visually impaired students in the U.S. who are
working at less than college level.
