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American Foundation for the Blind
Creating A World of Endless Possibilities
About American Foundation for the Blind
Our Mission: The American Foundation for the Blind creates equal opportunities and expands possibilities through advocacy, thought leadership, and strategic partnerships. Who We Are: Since 1921, AFB has been a leader in expanding possibilities for the nearly 25 million Americans living with vision loss. A national nonprofit with offices in five U.S. cities, we champion access and equality and stand at the forefront of new technologies and evidence-based advocacy. We address the most pressing needs of people with vision loss and their families, breaking down societal barriers and promoting broad systemic change. Like Helen Keller, AFB's most famous ambassador, we are committed to creating a more equitable world for people with disabilities. Our Action Plan: AFB cultivates in-depth knowledge that improves understanding of issues affecting children and adults who are blind or visually impaired, to facilitate meaningful change that fosters equality and inclusion.
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Presence & Recognition
American Foundation for the Blind hosted a special Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (JVIB) webinar on September 23 at 7:00 p.m. ET, featuring panelists from Northern Illinois University, Portland State University, the University of Pittsburgh, Silence and Light Consulting, and North Carolina Central University.
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Presence & Recognition
American Foundation for the Blind announced that Kate Vendemio will be the facilitator for the 2026 AFB Leadership Summit in Louisville.
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Research & Knowledge
American Foundation for the Blind is seeking participants for a usability study with Mediavoice to test SpeakyAI, a new smartphone app enabling voice commands and gestures.
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Research & Knowledge
American Foundation for the Blind released the Fall 2026 edition of AccessWorld featuring a review of the EZReader Suite of Windows apps, a review of the Be My Eyes app for Mac, and a look at common pitfalls in PDF accessibility.
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