Human Services : Social Services
American Printing House For The Blind
Building independence since 1858
Compensation of Leaders (FYE 09/2010)
| Compensation | % of Expenses | Paid to | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $228,545 | 1.62% | Tuck Tinsley III | President |
Mission
Founded in 1858 in Louisville, Kentucky, the American Printing House for the Blind (APH) promotes independence of blind and visually impaired persons by providing specialized materials, products, and services needed for education and life. APH manufactures textbooks and other educational publications for students who are visually impaired. APH also provides publications useful to adults, such as cookbooks and dictionaries. In addition, APH creates recorded books on a contract basis. APH develops and manufactures hundreds of products, tools, and supplies that support students and adults who are visually impaired and increase their independence.
Charities Performing Similar Types of Work
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| American Printing House For The Blind - KY | 49.89 | |
| Lighthouse of Broward County - FL | 61.23 | |
| Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired - FL | 64.43 | |
| Starkey Hearing Foundation - MN | 57.96 | |
| Junior Blind of America - CA | 63.29 |
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| American Printing House For The Blind - KY | 49.89 | |
| National Federation of the Blind - MD | 56.92 | |
| American Foundation for the Blind - NY | 42.76 | |
| JBI International - NY | 50.74 | |
| Jewish Guild for the Blind - NY | 53.36 |
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