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AFB’s Communications team sat down with Kirk to ask him a few questions about his new role, his vision for the future, and his hobbies. Here’s what he had to say. Tell us about your new role at AFB. What are you looking forward to? I am honored to be the American Foundation for the Blind’s (AFB) new president and CEO. I’ve long admired AFB’s commitment to making the world a more equitable, inclusive place for people with vision loss. So I’m excited to build upon AFB’s impressive history and…

AFB is kicking off our summer recreation series. Throughout the summer, we'll highlight our favorite recreational activities, along with great resources for making the most of the season. First up: We're heading off to summer camp! Audrey Demmitt, struggling with her own vision loss, spent a summer working as a nurse at a camp for the blind and was forever changed by the experience: "The growth and learning that takes place in a camp setting is invaluable and cannot be replicated. There is…

It's Teacher Appreciation Week, and we want to highlight one of our favorite teachers: Emily Coleman is a mother of three children, one of whom is visually impaired, and a teacher of the visually impaired (TVI). She is also the voice behind Raising a Child Who Is Blind and...", a popular FamilyConnect blog. We asked her to tell us what the Cogswell-Macy Act would mean to her as a parent and as a teacher. As part of a national campaign to better meet the special needs of students with visual…

The American Foundation for the Blind is participating in The Great Give 2014, a 36-hour fundraising event beginning on May 6 at 8 a.m. ET. The Great Give is an opportunity for AFB to raise vital funds, and to enjoy the multiplier effect of matching dollars and prizes. AFB has its very own page on The Great Give site, and we hope that friends, supporters, and new donors will join us on May 6 and 7 in this worthy crowdraising enterprise. Visit AFB’s donation page to learn how your support…