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Inform and Connect

Welcome back to another season of the Inform & Connect podcast, a production of the American Foundation for the Blind. Inform & Connect offers interviews and insights with leaders changing perceptions of people who are blind or have low vision.

Hanna, AFB Talent Lab Intern Ambassador

Introducing the AFB Talent Lab

The AFB Talent Lab is an innovative new education experience with the goal of closing the accessibility skills gap.

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AccessWorld®

AccessWorld® is a reliable source of information at the intersection of disability and technology. Our quarterly publications provide honest commentary, expert insights, and trending discussions that are especially relevant to those who are blind or visually impaired.

Join us in Washington D.C. at the 2023 M-Enabling Summit to learn about the latest strategies and technologies for making digital content and services accessible for all! This is an event you don’t want to miss!
For more info and registration, visit M-Enabling.com
2023 M-Enabling Summit. Promoting accessible technologies and environments.

Research & Initiatives

Barriers to Digital Inclusion Survey

In 2023, there is a website or app for just about any task, and these digital platforms offer convenience, cost savings, and efficiency. Yet, digital platforms have not been designed for everyone. Researchers at AFB conducted the Barriers to Digital Inclusion Survey (BDIS) to learn about the prevalence and impacts of digital inclusion barriers faced by individuals who are blind, have low vision, or are deafblind.

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AFB Introduces Toolkit for HR Professionals and Hiring Managers

In response to AFB’s study last year on the challenges job seekers who are blind or have low vision face toward closing the opportunity gap, our Public Policy & Research Institute has prepared a helpful toolkit for HR professionals and hiring managers.

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