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American Foundation for the Blind (AFB): Leaders and Spokespeople The American Foundation for the Blind employs dozens of experts versed in a wide range of topics ranging from assistive technology and ADA compliance to braille literacy and age-related vision loss. Whether you're looking for the current trends in the blindness field or want to discuss accessible voting issues, AFB has the best source for your story.
Board of TrusteesHistory
AFB's history of leadership in the field of blindness and visual impairment
AFB MilestonesPress Room
For additional information, contact John Mackin, AFB Communications, at jmackin@afb.net.
Experts Guide | Press Release Archive | President and CEO Biography | AFB in the NewsEvents and Awards
Find out about projects, events, and awards of the American Foundation for the Blind.
American Foundation for the Blind Leadership Conference 2012* | Helen Keller Achievement Awards | Migel Medal Awards | Access Awards | Corinne Kirchner Research Award | Gallagher AwardCareers at AFB
Employment opportunities at the American Foundation for the Blind.
Compensation, Benefits, and Work/Life Balance | Diversity | Job ListingsLiving with Vision Loss
Eye Conditions
Glossary of eye conditions, and more
Cortical Visual Impairment, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Neurological Vision Loss | Diabetes and Vision Loss | Macular Degeneration GuideUsing Technology
Browse through AFB's fact sheets on the assistive technology on which people who are blind or visually impaired depend.
Choosing a Cell Phone | Reading and Writing | Using a Computer | Selecting Home Appliances | Creating Accessible Websites | Interviews with Technology PioneersFor Job Seekers
More than half of working-age Americans who are blind or severely visually impaired are not employed, but most would like to work. Find information and resources for job seekers, employers, and service providers to promote and support the employment of people who are blind or visually impaired.
Explore Careers | Make Connections | Find a Job | Succeed at Work | Our StoriesBraille
Learn more about the braille code's history, and how it is used today.
What is Braille? | Resources for Teachers of Braille | Braille Resources for Parents | DOTS for Braille Literacy | Where to Get BraillePrograms & Services
Technology Evaluation
AFB Tech in Huntington, West Virginia
Current Initiatives | Published Results | About AFB Tech | Evaluation Methods | Partnerships | Section 508 Compliance | AFB Tech Staff | Contact AFB TECH | Letter from Sen. Byrd on AFB TECHCenter on Vision Loss
AFB maintains an office in Dallas, TX, to help ensure that older Americans who are losing their vision receive the special assistance they need to maintain their independence, and over the next few years this office will expand.
Who We Are | What We Do | Who We Serve | How You Can HelpProfessional Development
Information for professionals in the blindness field, education, and the aging network.
AFB eLearning Center | Education | Technology | Rehabilitation | Employment | Aging | Health CarePublic Policy Center
AFB advocates before Congress and Executive Branch agencies on behalf of people who are blind or visually impaired. Find testimony and regulatory comments on issues and issue research affecting blind or visually impaired people and learn how to become an effective advocate. Subscribe to AFB's free electronic legislative network, AFB DirectConnect.
Technology and Information Accessibility | Employment and Rehabilitation | Education Policy | Civil Rights | Health and Safety | Policy Research | Public Policy and Policy Research ArchivePublications
AFB Press
The publishing activities of the American Foundation for the Blind
ePublications | For Authors | For Advertisers | Permissions and Copyright | Examination Copies | Contact AFB PressJVIB
The Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, published by AFB Press
For JVIB Authors | For JVIB Peer Reviewers | For JVIB Readers | For JVIB Advertisers | JVIB Editorial Advisory Board | Permissions and ReprintsGet Involved
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AFB's Public Policy Center in Washington, DC, collaborates with policy makers in Congress and the Executive Branch to ensure Americans with vision loss have equal rights and opportunities to fully participate in society. AFB's advocacy strategy is backed by a team of experts who conduct and analyze research related to vision loss.
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