About
The American Printing House for the Blind is the world’s largest nonprofit 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. APH makes textbooks and magazines in braille, large print, recorded, and digital formats.
APH also makes hundreds of educational, recreational, and daily living products including computer software and an array of assistive technology items.
For more information, please visit www.aph.org.
Goals
APH aims to ensure that individuals who are visually impaired can benefit directly from its products and services.
To participate in a Federal program, each qualifying individual must be registered through a Student Registration System. This registration process is crucial for facilitating access to the educational resources APH provides.
Key Features
The Student Registration System developed for APH includes the following features:
- ADA Compliant: Ensuring accessibility for all users, in line with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- Background Processing Services: Enabling efficient data handling and processing.
- Complex Reporting: Providing detailed and customizable reporting capabilities.
- Data Importing: Allowing for seamless integration of external data.
- Document Storage System: Facilitating secure and organized storage of important documents.
- Intellisense Text Searching: Enhancing search functionality with predictive text capabilities.
- Mobile Responsive: Ensuring usability across various devices, including smartphones and tablets.
- User/Accounts/Role Management: Allowing for effective management of users, accounts, and roles within the system.
- User Dashboards: Providing personalized and intuitive dashboards for users.
- Real-Time Monitoring: Offering live tracking of system activity and user interactions.
Results
In collaboration with APH’s leadership team, Net Tango meticulously planned, developed, and implemented a new Student Registration System. The web application is fully accessible and incorporates comprehensive reporting and numerous tools designed to enhance the user experience.
As a result, APH can better serve its community, ensuring that visually impaired individuals receive the educational support they need.
