… AFB’s first century, that is. We kicked off our year-long centennial celebration in February 2021 with a … a custom playlist curated by Roberts. On March 4, we hosted our big event: The Art of Inclusion: AFB100 Concert & … and Broadway star Sean Allan Krill. After that, we started our monthly Centennial Conversations, a series of webinars …
… corresponded with Keller from around the globe and whose stories have never been told. AFB’s odyssey to preserve Helen Keller’s collection is well under way. Our goal is no less ambitious than to pioneer the most … blind or visually impaired will be able to explore primary sources in a whole new way. Teachers will be able to create …
… team is dedicated to building tools, content, resources, and awareness around employment for individuals who … lot of work to do, but we are making progress. I often hear stories around the United States from professionals working … to seeing the results of their work over the coming years. Our AFB Policy Guru, Mark Richert, and consumer groups, such …
… low vision. “We’re excited by the energy and enthusiasm our new trustees bring to the board,” said AFB President & … knowledge and expertise will help guide AFB as we embark on our new strategic plan to create a future of endless … Eye. “Invaluable insights and collaboration emerged during our recent in-person Board of Trustees meeting for the …
… in their career development process. For nearly 13 years, our online mentor program has put thousands of blind or … salaries; and the future prospects of their field. Because our mentors all have some level of vision impairment or blindness, they are unique sources of firsthand information you won’t get anywhere else. …
… for the Blind (AFB) is now accepting applications for our Talent Lab Summer Boot Camp! AFB’s Digital Accessibility … and to apply, visit the Boot Camp Info Page or submit your application here . We begin this issue with a staple of our holiday editions: our annual accessible shopping …
AccessWorld Winter 2024
… to update this post as we create and gather additional resources. Bookmark this page and check back often! ** As everyone adjusts to our new reality of working from home while simultaneously … during COVID-19 school closures. Just go to audible.com/stories to access audiobooks for preschoolers through teens. …
… materials to be used by researchers. Centralizing core resources on the history of blindness that span from the early … Keller is a name known around the world as a symbol of courage in the face of incredible odds, but that’s just one … who wrote to Keller from around the globe and whose stories have never been told. Indeed, Keller’s impact …
… fought in America's wars. Helen Keller was, and remains, a source of inspiration and solace for so many. During her lifetime thousands of veterans were inspired by her courage. We are particularly proud of the role Helen Keller … on the Anzio Beach-head. I have just finished reading your book, "The Story of My Life." It was so much inspiration …
… story told in the first person like one of Sherlock Holmes' stories. With a little abridging almost any of them might … something that can be broken off at almost any place where your record happens to end and still be reasonably complete. … the copyright, to see if they would have any objection to our using it in this way. They assured me that there would …