American Printing House

Update: 3/24/25

The Fusion License Request Form is currently open again. APH Fusion License Request Form:

If you are in need of inexpensive materials that are needed for STAAR testing and/or braille paper please reach out to Carrie Gillespie. [email protected]

All other requests are still ON HOLD until further notice.

What are APH Quota Funds?

APH (American Printing House for the Blind) Quota Funds are an annual federal appropriation specifically allocated for students who are blind or visually impaired in the United States. Each state receives a share of these funds, which are uniquely managed at the state level.

In Texas, TSBVI manages the statewide system of ordering, distributing, and repairing instructional equipment and materials purchased from APH with federal quota funds. 

APH materials obtained with quota funds are the property of the state of Texas and are loaned to districts for use by students who are legally blind.

Process for Requesting APH Materials with Federal Quota Funds in Texas

To ensure that your request is processed correctly, please use the proper forms for requesting APH materials. Only items requested using the correct form will be ordered. If you have any questions about the ordering process, please don’t hesitate to contact our team.

High-Cost Technology Items: Carrie Gillespie – [email protected]

All other requests: Suzanne Slade – [email protected]

Step 1: Locate Item on The APH Shop

• Before submitting your request, confirm the item you wish to order is eligible for purchase with federal quota funds

Step 2: Submit the appropriate request form

• Choose and submit the correct request form for the APH item(s) you are requesting. Detailed instructions for each form are provided below.

APH Product Request Form: 

• Use this form for all products that are not Fusion Licenses or High Cost Technology items.
• You can only enter up to 10 catalog products per form and request quantities of 10 or fewer for each product.
• If you need to order more than 10 catalog products, submit a separate form for each set of 10 items.
• A separate form must be completed for each district or charter school for which you are requesting materials.

APH Fusion License Request Form:

• “Fusion is the ultimate accessibility tool, combining ZoomText and JAWS into one license”
• Texas will now only be purchasing Fusion with Federal Quota Funds
• Submit this form for all Fusion License requests.
• As with the product request form, you must submit a separate form for each district or charter school.

APH High Cost Technology Request Form:

• This form is for requesting high-cost technology items such as specialized assistive technology.
• Note: Quota funds are not yet available for purchasing the Monarch in Texas.
• You must submit one form per high-cost technology item for each individual student. If you are requesting multiple items for a single student, a separate form is required for each item.
• After submitting this form, a TSBVI Outreach Consultant will contact you via email to follow up with questions about the student’s assistive technology needs.

Returns

When returning items, either to re-stock in the warehouse or for repair, please follow these steps:

1. Fill out the Return Form:
   • Download the Return Form and fill it out with the necessary details.
   • You do not need to email a copy of the form, but please include a printed version with the returned items.
2. Send Returned Items:
   • TSBVI
     TIMCVI Warehouse
     1100 West 45th St.
     Austin, TX 78756
3. Email for Processing:
   • Once you have completed the form, email it back to [email protected] for processing

APH Return Form and Instructions