AFB’s Public Policy & Research Institute is committed to generating and sharing knowledge that ensures people with disabilities, particularly those who are blind or have low vision, can participate fully in society.
PPRI’s Research Webinar Series presents topical findings from AFB research in conversation with scholars, advocates, and practitioners, offering an action-oriented perspective on how to effectively use research to expand access and opportunity. Registration is free, providing attendees a chance to learn and ask questions from presenters. Each webinar is also live-streamed on AFB’s YouTube channel, where it can be viewed at a later time.
Be sure to subscribe to AFB’s research mailing list for registration links and follow us on YouTube to make sure you don’t miss any upcoming events.
All AFB Webinars
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From Research to Practice: Making Educational Technology Accessible for All Students
AFB's Ed Tech Accessibility Toolkit is your go-to guide for designing, selecting, and implementing inclusive educational technology for PreK-12 and higher education learning environments. Tailored for both educational technology developers and school tech decision-makers, explore how accessible design is not just a legal requirement, but also a competitive advantage.
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Using Research to Strengthen State and Local Disability Advocacy
To show how research can strengthen your state and local disability advocacy, AFB experts discussed our recently published research summaries and fact sheets—valuable tools to share with state legislators and local officials as you advocate for transportation access, accessible digital information, expanded funding for disability services, and more.
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Empowering or Excluding: New Research & Principles for Inclusive AI
In this special webinar covering the newly released Empowering or Excluding research report, AFB discussed the challenges and opportunities AI technologies pose for people with disabilities, with a focus on people who are blind or have low vision.
