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Call for Nominations for 2019 Migel Medals
The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) announces an invitation for nominations for the 2019 Migel Medal, the highest honor in the blindness field.
Focus on AFB: Education
Education is a cornerstone of AFB's strategic focus—with good reason.
Learn more about our work in the latest issue of Focus on AFB
Limited-Time Matching Gift Opportunity!
AFB depends on champions like you to create a world with no limits for people who are blind or visually impaired. Right now, any gift you make will be matched, and help twice as much!
Make a donation today to help level the playing field for all who are blind or visually impaired
Technology News for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
AccessWorld® keeps people with vision loss and their families, teachers, rehabilitation counselors, product developers, and manufacturers up-to-date about the technologies that can transform their lives.
U.S. AbilityOne Commission Designates AFB as an AbilityOne Authorized Central Nonprofit Agency
On the anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act, we are excited to be designated a Central Nonprofit Agency (CNA) under the AbilityOne Program, one of the nation's largest sources of employment for people who are blind or have significant disabilities.
Read About This Important Step Toward Encouraging Greater Inclusion in the Workforce of the Future
AFB Launches Helen Keller Archive
The American Foundation for the Blind announced the launch of the Helen Keller Archive, the world’s first fully accessible digital archive collection, comprising more than 160,000 artifacts, dedicated to the fascinating life of Helen Keller.



