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Resources for Our Community

AFB staff and AccessWorld contributors are pulling together resources to support our community during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak. These posts will address topics such as online learning for students and adults, accessible medical devices, accessible work-from-home solutions, accessible social gaming, staying connected with others digitally, home fitness resources, and more.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) resources for people who are blind or low vision »

News and Events

Join Us for the Virtual AFB Leadership Conference!

Like so many other organizations, AFB is moving its events online to protect our community as the world battles the COVID-19 pandemic. We’re beginning with key sessions from the 2020 AFB Leadership Conference, which will now be hosted as a mini virtual event.

Find out more about the Virtual AFBLC

Press Releases

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Reviewing Disability Employment Research

As part of AFB’s commitment to changing the way employers see job seekers and employees who are blind or have low vision, AFB's Public Policy and Research Center conducted a literature review on employment and workers with disabilities.

Get the Employment Research Key Takeaways

Learn About Our Priorities

Education

We speak up for children who are blind or visually impaired, to make sure every student has an equal opportunity to succeed.

Employment

Through research, education, and advocacy, we're changing the way employers see job seekers who are blind or low vision.

Aging

For the growing number of older adults who are losing their sight, we seek to transform aging services and support.

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Helen Keller

Activist, writer, hero…

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Read the latest issues of AFB's publications

Whether it's technology news, research reports, or advocacy in action, let AFB keep you up-to-date on blindness and low vision.

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Expanding Possibilities

Learn more about AFB's new strategic direction.

Watch the "Expanding Possibilities" video