Since 1921, The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) has been a leader in expanding possibilities for the millions of Americans living with vision loss.

In its first decades, AFB pioneered many advancements in assistive technology—including the hugely successful Talking Book program, which provided audio books for millions of people with blindness and low vision.

Since 1921, AFB has been a leader in addressing the most pressing needs of people with visual impairments and their families, breaking down societal barriers, and promoting broad systemic change.

Through the generosity of the Lulu J. Alonso Scholarship Fund, the AFB Scholars Program is designed to provide financial assistance, celebrate academic and personal achievements, and empower recipients to contribute meaningfully to their …

Since its inception, the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) has served as the leading source of information and research encompassing blindness and low vision in the United States.

About AFB Leadership The leadership at the American Foundation for the Blind works to create equal opportunities and expand possibilities through advocacy, thought leadership, and strategic partnerships.

For more than 100 years, AFB has worked to create equal opportunities and expand possibilities through advocacy, thought leadership, and strategic partnerships. Get in touch with our team, and we’ll help answer any questions or help you find information and resources.

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In 2023, researchers at AFB conducted the Barriers to Digital Inclusion Survey (BDIS) to learn about the prevalence and impacts of digital inclusion barriers faced by individuals who are blind, have low vision, or are deafblind.

After several years in the making, 2024 heralded the arrival of AFB’s documentary film Possibilities. The film, which captures the impact of Helen Keller’s life through contemporary blind voices, aims to break down misconceptions and build a more positive narrative around blindness.