Join Us in Honoring Our Awardees and Unveiling Possibilities

AFB 2024 Helen Keller Achievement Awards

Please join us on April 18th, 2024, at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles, CA, as we gather to celebrate the extraordinary achievements of individuals who have made a profound impact for people who are blind or have low vision.

This year, we are happy to announce our individual award recipients: filmmaker Shawn Levy and actor Marilee Talkington! Organizational honoree to be announced.

In addition to the awards ceremony, we are excited to present a special screening of the AFB produced documentary, Possibilities. This film captures the stories and limitless potential of people who are blind or have low vision. You can view the trailer and learn more about Possibilities here!

So, mark your calendars for this unforgettable evening, as we come together to celebrate the accomplishments of our award recipients and be reminded of the endless possibilities that exist within each of us. We look forward to seeing you at the 2024 Helen Keller Achievement Awards! To purchase your tickets, please see below.


Event Registration

To register and purchase your ticket, please submit the following form. You will have various packages to choose from. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the AFB Communications team at communication@afb.org

Register for HKAA!


Location and Schedule

The Japanese American National Museum provides a fitting backdrop for this celebration of achievement and inclusion. Located at the heart of L.A. and in the historic Little Tokyo area, the city and its community are a testament to the power of connection and sharing of our diverse stories.

This inspiring evening will include a welcome reception, plated dinner, the awards ceremony, and the screening of Possibilities with a panel of special guests to follow. Please see below for the museum address and complete schedule.

Museum Address: 100 N Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Schedule:
5:45 PM — Welcome Reception
6:15 PM — Plated Dinner
6:45 PM — Awards Ceremony
7:45 pm — Screening of Possibilities with Panel of Special Guests to Follow


Learn More

To read about the history of the Helen Keller Achievement Awards and its past recipients, go to www.afb.org/about-afb/awards/hkaa

To learn more about the documentary, Possibilities, and view the trailer, go to our Media Studio!