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Feb 28, 2023, 11:57 ET AFB Trustees Appoint Eric Bridges as New President & CEO

The Board of Trustees for the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) has appointed Eric Bridges as its new President and CEO beginning April 12,...

Jan 26, 2023, 08:15 ET AFB Welcomes New Trustees to National Board

The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) — one of the nation's premier organizations for improving the lives of people with vision loss — has...

Jan 25, 2023, 08:00 ET AFB Announces the 2023 Helen Keller Achievement Award Recipients

The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) today announced the two honorees who will receive the prestigious Helen Keller Achievement Award at a...

Sep 27, 2022, 13:45 ET American Foundation for the Blind Announces Free Digital Inclusion Toolkits for School Administrators, Teachers, Families, and Students

The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) today announced its Digital Inclusion Toolkits, a set of free resources to create, encourage, and...

Sep 08, 2022, 13:36 ET AFB Talent Lab Fosters Digital Inclusion Experts of Tomorrow

AFB Talent Lab has announced that the first group of participants in its Intern and Registered Apprenticeship programs have completed the first term...

Jun 23, 2022, 08:43 ET American Foundation for the Blind Announces Third Access and Engagement Report, Observing Impact of COVID-19 as Students with Visual Impairments Returned to In-Person Education

The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) today announced the release of the third Access and Engagement research report, which examines the...

Apr 26, 2022, 08:37 ET American Foundation for the Blind to Present Its Highest Honors at Annual Conference

At the 2022 AFB Leadership Conference, the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) will recognize individuals who have made superb contributions to...

Apr 13, 2022, 09:27 ET American Foundation for the Blind Announces New Research Report on COVID-19 Impact

The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) today announced the publication of the Journey Forward research report, examining the impact of the...

Apr 06, 2022, 16:02 ET American Foundation for the Blind Leadership Conference to Convene Experts in Workforce Inclusion, Equity, Diversity, and Accessibility

In less than one month, the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) will host its annual Leadership Conference, which aims to increase leadership...

Mar 01, 2022, 13:27 ET American Foundation for the Blind Urges Department of Justice to Complete Rulemaking Process for Digital Accessibility Regulations

The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB), along with our colleagues at the American Council of the Blind (ACB), the National Federation of the...

Jan 11, 2022, 11:52 ET American Foundation for the Blind Announces Workplace Technology Study, Examining Employment Experiences of Blind or Visually Impaired Adults

The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) today announced the release of the Workplace Technology Study, a new report examining how technology in...

Oct 18, 2021, 08:47 ET American Foundation for the Blind Announces Centennial Cohort of Blind Leaders Development Program

The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) today announced the Centennial Cohort of the Blind Leaders Development Program, named as such as AFB...

Aug 31, 2021, 09:24 ET American Foundation for the Blind Announces Llura Gund Workforce Inclusion Fund

In honor of the American Foundation for the Blind's (AFB) bold centennial goal to ensure greater equity in the workplace for people who are blind,...

Jun 17, 2021, 15:05 ET American Foundation for the Blind Announces Centennial Conversations 'Inclusion, Intersectionality, and the Future of Work,' and 'Making Money Work: Including Disability in the Financial Equation'

The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) announced today its next two "Centennial Conversations"—curated webinars focused on the pressing issues...

May 18, 2021, 14:22 ET American Foundation for the Blind Announces Second Access and Engagement Report, Observing Continued Impact of COVID-19 on Students with Visual Impairments

The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) today announced the release of the second Access and Engagement research report, based on the November...

May 13, 2021, 12:28 ET American Foundation for the Blind Announces 'The Power of Gratitude and Joy: A Conversation with Rebecca Alexander' Centennial Conversation

American Foundation for the Blind (AFB), in celebration of 100 years of creating a more inclusive world for people who are blind or visually...

Apr 16, 2021, 08:37 ET American Foundation for the Blind Announces 'Inclusive Power of Music' Centennial Conversation

The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB), in celebration of 100 years of creating a more inclusive world for people who are blind or visually...

Mar 11, 2021, 11:58 ET American Foundation for the Blind Announces 'Women in Leadership' Panel Discussion

The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB), in observance of 100 years of creating a more inclusive world for people who are blind or visually...

Feb 18, 2021, 09:47 ET American Foundation for the Blind Announces Centennial Gala Celebration

The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) is celebrating its 100th anniversary with the "Art of Inclusion" concert and gala, featuring a...

Feb 02, 2021, 09:47 ET American Foundation for the Blind Kicks Off Centennial Initiatives with 'Dinner and Music for a Historic Celebration'

The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) is launching a series of events throughout 2021 to commemorate 100 years of creating a more inclusive...

Oct 30, 2020, 08:34 ET American Foundation for the Blind Announces Access and Engagement Report, Illustrating Impact of COVID-19 on Students with Visual Impairments and Their Educators

The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) today announced the release of the Access and Engagement research report, based on the Spring 2020 survey ...

Oct 07, 2020, 12:19 ET AFB Consulting Joins Forces with Asset Based Consulting to Enhance Organizational Accessibility and Inclusion Services

AFB Consulting, the consulting arm of the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB), and Asset Based Consulting, a leader in building capacity for...

Sep 30, 2020, 07:43 ET American Foundation for the Blind Announces Flatten Inaccessibility Report, Illustrating Impact of COVID-19 on Blind or Visually Impaired Adults

The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) today announced the release of the Flatten Inaccessibility research report, the culmination of survey...

Aug 18, 2020, 09:43 ET American Foundation for the Blind's Helen Keller Archive Launches Free Online Lesson Plans to Celebrate Centennial of Nineteenth Amendment

Delving into the rich trove of information contained in the digital Helen Keller Archive, the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) today announced ...

Aug 13, 2020, 09:42 ET American Foundation for the Blind Launches Inform & Connect Podcast

The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) today announced the launch of a new podcast, Inform & Connect. The podcast initially began as a series of ...