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Inform & Connect Episode 2: Dave Steele, "The Blind Poet"

… 2: Dave Steele, "The Blind Poet" Melody Goodspeed: At AFB, our mission is to create a life with no limits for people … that he's here with us today. He's going to share his journey, and we're going to talk a little bit about his … and be as concise as possible, because it's one of those stories that kind of goes on and it's an unusual story. It's …

Chapter XIV

… was born in a book called "Birdie and His Friends." The two stories were so much alike in thought and language that it … them on him to win his admiration. I was brought before a court of investigation composed of the teachers and officers … kindly, "Some day you will write a great story out of your own head, that will be a comfort and help to many." But …

Inform & Connect Season Four, Episode 4: A Conversation with Twisted Tomato Pizzeria Owner Jordan Thomas

… Inform & Connect Season Four, Episode 4: A Conversation with Twisted Tomato Pizzeria … more about the American Foundation for the blind, visit our own website , where you can support our work and access … Goodspeed: Yes. Tony Stephens: We hear those challenging stories, enough of people just trying to get back up on …

Taking Care of Business with Two Blind Brothers

… we recut the news video and used social media to spread our message,” says Bradford. “And then the Ellen Degeneres … audience,” Bryan still shudders. "That was pretty much our entire inventory,” adds Bradford. But they decided to go … for the entire audience. “That’s when the orders began to pour in—over a thousand, and we didn’t have any stock left,” …
Bill Holton
AccessWorld August 2019

Social Media and Alternative Text: A Reflection

… has become a place where we can come together to post about our pets, have a quick laugh, and congratulate each other on … offers a “Story” feature does not allow alt text. Since stories tend to be ineligible for text alternatives, it … Additionally, the platform should prompt and encourage users to add their own descriptions, or at the very …
Donasia Washington, Hanna Melo Fugulin

AFB President and CEO Kirk Adams Profiled in Bold Blind Beauty Magazine

… 2020 edition. In it, Kirk discusses his employment journey, learning to read Braille at a young age, and who … to create opportunities, to understand where we can focus our resources, leverage our relationships, our expertise, our …
John Mackin

Thanksgiving Gratitude from the American Foundation for the Blind

… please know we are thinking of you. We are thankful for your kindness and commitment to creating a world with no … blind or visually impaired. Each day of the 100 years since our founding, we have chipped away at barriers in school, … and the community — you can look back at key milestones in our accessible, interactive timeline . Now, as we prepare to …
AFB Staff

Be Kind, Rewind: How Your First Job Affects Your Entire Career

… Be Kind, Rewind: How Your First Job Affects Your Entire Career Joe Strechay I often have the opportunity … a mentor, find a mentor, or read our newly renamed Our Stories (formerly called Success Stories) from our mentors …
Joe Strechay

Reporter Resources

… Reporter Resources Writing a story involving blindness or low vision? … you usually do. Speak in relaxed, everyday tones. Identify yourself and others who are with you. If a group is involved, … when photographing or video recording: “Please turn your head slightly to the left,” not: “Turn your face towards …

Helping Make History More Accessible

… with Marshall University to make this unique historical resource accessible to all was a no-brainer. Clio connects … for over 30,000 landmarks and 600 complete walking tours. Upon the announcement of receiving the NEH grant, Dr. … platform could embed narration from local historians and stories from local residents so users could walk through a …
John Mackin

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