About Us
The mission of the American Foundation for the Blind is to create a world of no limits for people who are blind or visually impaired. We mobilize leaders, advance understanding, and champion impactful policies and practices using research and data.
What We Do
Leadership and Staff
Events and Awards
- American Foundation for the Blind Leadership Conference 2019 |
- American Foundation for the Blind Leadership Conference 2018 |
- AFB Leadership Conference 2020 |
- Helen Keller Achievement Awards |
- Migel Medal Awards |
- Corinne Kirchner Research Award |
- AFB Scholarships |
- American Foundation for the Blind Leadership Conference 2017 |
- Other Scholarships and Grants for Students who are Blind or Visually Impaired |
- Stephen Garff Marriott Award
AFB Videos
- Samsung Television Accessibility Overview |
- Expanding Possibilities for People with Vision Loss |
- Changing the Way the World Sees Blindness |
- AFB Breakthroughs |
- AFB Breakthroughs (Full Video) |
- Launching the Helen Keller Archive |
- Kirk Adams at 2017 NIB/NAEPB National Symposium |
- When I Grow Up |
- Patricia Walsh Keynote
Annual Report and Financials
Strategic Plan
History
Research and Initiatives
AFB's Public Policy and Research Center strives to accurately and persuasively understand and describe the characteristics, experiences, needs, and capabilities of people who are blind or visually impaired.
Education
Statistical Snapshots from the American Foundation for the Blind
- Key Definitions of Statistical Terms |
- Statistics About Children and Youth with Vision Loss |
- Facts and Figures on Adults with Vision Loss |
- Key Employment Statistics for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired |
- Statistics about Seniors with Vision Loss |
- State-Specific Statistical Information |
- A Resource Guide to Disability Statistics |
- Archive of Blindness Statistics and Reports
Employment
- No Limits Employment |
- AbilityOne Program |
- Meet Denna Lambert |
- Employment Summits |
- Blind Leaders Development Program
Aging
- Meet Lynda Lambert |
- Special Report on Aging and Vision Loss |
- No Limits Aging |
- Project VISITOR Phase One Report
News & Publications
The American Foundation for the Blind is dedicated to promoting awareness of the latest research, resources, and news in the blindness field.
Publications
Press Room
Blindness and Low Vision
Blindness or visual impairment can have a profound impact on your life, but you are still in control. We have an abundance of information to help you, whether you're visually impaired, losing vision, or know someone affected by vision loss.
FamilyConnect
VisionAware
Eye Conditions
- Cortical Visual Impairment, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Neurological Vision Loss |
- Diabetes and Vision Loss |
- Diabetes and Vision Loss: A 7-Lesson Guide to Caring for Yourself |
- Low Vision and Legal Blindness Terms and Descriptions |
- Diabetes: 7 Lessons on the Basics in Audio with Transcript |
- Macular Degeneration Guide |
- La diabetes y la pérdida de visión
Braille
Using Technology
- Selecting Home Appliances |
- Interviews with Technology Pioneers |
- Learn Tech: Assistive Technology Videos |
- Using Social Media |
- Online Shopping and Banking |
- Using Technology for Reading |
- Entertainment |
- Prescription, Health, and Fitness Management Tools |
- Smartphone GPS Navigation |
- Accessible Identification Systems |
- Using a Computer with a Visual Impairment |
- Assistive Technology Products |
- Cell Phones, Tablets, and Other Mobile Technology
Disability Rights and Laws
- ADA Title I Employment Key Links |
- ADA Title II State & Local Governments Key Links |
- Technology and Information Accessibility |
- ADA Title III Public Accommodations Key Links |
- Telecommunications Policy |
- An Appropriate "Copyright of Way" for People with Disabilities: How Would You Describe It? |
- Section 504: Legal Foundations of the Right to Accessible Information |
- Civil Rights Laws Covering Service Animals |
- Civil Rights Laws Covering Transportation Vehicles and Services |
- Voting Accessibility |
- Transportation Issues Key Links |
- AFB Comments on Title II & Title III ADA Proposed Rulemaking |
- Health and Safety |
- Of Consuming Interest: Titles II & III of the ADA |
- Rx Label Enable Campaign |
- ADA Best Practices Tool Kit for State and Local Governments |
- Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security |
- Advocacy Resources |
- Section 501 and Section 504 Key Links
Take Action!
Join AFB’s no limits mission to help us create an accessible, inclusive world for millions of Americans with vision loss.
Calendar of Events
- 35th CSUN Conference |
- The Non-Visual Desktop Access Users and Developers Conference (NVDACon) |
- American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) 2019 Annual Meeting |
- Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) Conference |
- 2020 Helen Keller Achievement Awards |
- 2020 AFB Leadership Conference (AFBLC2020)
Announcements
- Seeking Participants for a Telephone Survey on Transportation |
- Field Test of 4to24: App for Youth and Parents to Focus on Employment |
- Applications Open for the AFB Blind Leaders Development Program |
- Applications for the 2020 AAPD Summer Internship Program |
- 2020 IAAP Call for Professional Development Webinars |
- Elevate: Campaign Training for People with Disabilities
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