… my lack of interest in coffee, you will find it funny that our destination route was to a local Starbucks. I have been … when we were leaving school, we did not have to use our canes, because we could work our dogs. Our route even came complete with a dog …
… year-long centennial celebration, we recently published Our History , a robust new timeline outlining AFB’s past. … conference on AIDS-related vision loss in the 1990s, to our most recent work to study the impact of the COVID-19 … and inequity. “This timeline is a marvelous stroll through our fascinating past,” said Helen Selsdon , AFB's archivist, …
… for Blind Athletes (USABA) is another organization encouraging, supporting, and recognizing athletes who are blind … sports have made a difference in my life—I was encouraged to play Goalball, a Paralympic sport, while living … students who are blind or visually impaired in the “Our Stories” section of CareerConnect . Charlotte is also …
… Election Day, the day that we all head to the polls to cast our ballot for our chosen candidates for the many races impacting our lives. By all, I mean a decent amount of the population, …
… Letters and Statements AFB leads advocacy efforts within our priority areas and regularly works with coalitions to … Impact of AI on Workers with Disabilities Reflecting Upon Our Successes on Global Accessibility Awareness Day View all public policy blog posts Resources for Individual Advocacy AFB provides some resources …
… In addition to the sources listed below, references to specific magazine … Life for Visually Handicapped Children and Youth: A Resource Guide. New York: Sex Information and Education Council … Howard. Books for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. Fourth edition, revised. Washington, D.C.: Library of …
… Support Our Mission Give Today Dear Friend, For over a century, the … inclusion of people who are blind or have low vision. Of course, this research could not have been done without the support of people just like yourself. And as AFB’s Chief Public Policy and Research …
… 07/22/2014 AFB is kicking off our summer recreation series. Throughout the summer, we'll highlight our favorite recreational activities, along with great resources for making the most of the season. First up: We're …
… who are blind or have low vision and those working to make our world more inclusive and accessible. A production of the … like and subscribe to this podcast and consider supporting our work by making a tax-deductible gift to AFB. This …
… Awareness Month (NDEAM). That is right; it is time to "get your NDEAM on" with all kinds of disability employment … to recruit people with disabilities and to encourage current employees to disclose disabilities. In … with this by speaking on personal experiences, providing stories of mentors, addressing positives and negatives of …
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