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Students Who Are Blind or Low Vision Deserve Equal Access

AFB urges Congress and the Department of Education to focus on providing states, school districts, and schools with the full capacity they need to serve children with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic, not on waiving educational rights.

AFB calls for expanding support for students with disabilities »

What does "No Limits Education" look like?
Meet Tesia Nasehi, a teacher at the Overbrook School for the Blind

Our Work and Resources

Key Statistics

  • How many children in the U.S. experience vision loss?
  • How many students receive special education services for visual impairments?
Estimates of Children and Youth with Vision Loss

Resources

Key links on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, accessible instructional materials, and more.

Key Links on Education for Students Who Are Blind or Low Vision

AFB Blog Posts on Education

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