Founded in 1858, American Printing House for the Blind (APH) is an international nonprofit dedicated to expanding educational opportunity, independence, and lifelong success for people who are blind or low vision. Through braille and low vision educational products, assistive technology, research, professional resources, and support services, APH has become the world’s largest nonprofit organization focused on accessible learning. Serving more than 73,000 students nationwide through a unique federal mandate while maintaining partnerships across the globe, APH combines a rich legacy with an enduring commitment to innovation.
Today, APH is entering one of the most exciting periods in its history. Building on a strong financial foundation, award-winning technological innovation, growing earned revenue, and global partnerships, the organization continues to redefine accessibility through groundbreaking products such as the Monarch multiline braille device and the upcoming opening of The Dot Experience, the world’s first fully accessible attraction. With expanding philanthropic ambitions and increasing influence across education, technology, and accessibility, APH is exceptionally well positioned to shape the future of inclusive learning and opportunity for generations to come.
The Opportunity
The next President will lead one of the nation’s most respected nonprofit organizations at the intersection of education, accessibility, technology, manufacturing, and public service.
Reporting to an engaged Board of Trustees, the President will provide strategic vision and executive leadership for an organization of more than 330 employees while overseeing national programs, innovative product development, manufacturing operations, digital transformation, strategic partnerships, and financial stewardship. This leader will guide APH through an exciting period defined by organizational growth, technological advancement, expanded public engagement, and increasing opportunities to diversify revenue while strengthening the organization’s historic federal partnership.
Beyond operational leadership, this role offers the opportunity to influence the future of accessibility on a national and international scale. The President will serve as APH’s chief ambassador, building relationships across government, philanthropy, education, business, and the blindness and low vision community while advancing a compelling vision for innovation and inclusion.
For a collaborative, entrepreneurial executive who is inspired by mission and energized by innovation, this is an opportunity to lead an iconic organization whose impact reaches well beyond the people it serves today.
The salary range for this position is $440,000 to $480,000.
