Message Boards

Share your ideas and experiences using our message boards. If you are not yet a registered member, you can sign up for free. There are three ways to participate in online discussions. Share your ideas and experiences using our message boards, join one of AFB's Electronic Discussion Groups, or comment directly on JVIB articles.

Opinions provided on the AFB message boards are just that: opinions. They are not a substitute for professional medical or legal advice. If you have any concerns about the health or legal rights of a family member or yourself, please contact a healthcare provider or an attorney.

• General Questions About Blindness - 682 subjects
  Find answers to your basic questions about living with blindness here.
• AccessWorld - 42 subjects
  Comment on articles you've read or products that have been evaluated in AFB's free online technology magazine, AccessWorld®.
• Eye Conditions - 50 subjects
  Want to discuss living with a specific visual impairment, or are you trying to help a friend or loved one? Find others who are affected by the same condition, and share your own experiences.
• Water Cooler - 587 subjects
  A place to talk about current events and everyday life.
• Technology Talk - 535 subjects
  Discuss your experiences with mainstream and adaptive technology.
• School - 250 subjects
  From elementary school to university training -- for teachers needing tips, parents needing advice, students needing help.
• Parenting - 185 subjects
  Learn from other parents who are blind, and the parents of blind children.
• Shopping Advice - 98 subjects
  Find out more about the products you need and share your evaluations here.
• Arts and Leisure - 148 subjects
  Exchange suggestions for creative outlets and fun activities.
• Books - 85 subjects
  Talking Books, braille, digital e-books -- find recommendations and lively discussions here.
• Comments for AFB - 103 subjects
  Let AFB know your questions, comments, suggestions, or general impressions of its online services.