About AFB

The mission of the American Foundation for the Blind is to create equal opportunities and expand possibilities through advocacy, thought leadership, and strategic partnerships.


Strategic Plan

Events

Annual Report & Financials

Scholarships & Awards

History

Leadership

Ways to Give

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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.


Statistical Snapshots from the American Foundation for the Blind

Barriers to Digital Inclusion Series

The Role of Guide Dogs in 2022 and Beyond

COVID-19 and Adults Who Are Blind, Have Low Vision, or Are Deafblind

Public Policy Advocacy

Research

Education

Employment

Aging

News & Publications

The American Foundation for the Blind is dedicated to promoting awareness of the latest research, resources, and news in the blindness field.


AFB Research Studies

Press Room

Media Studio

Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (JVIB)

Newsletters

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.


Eye Conditions

Braille

Using Technology

Disability Rights and Laws

Take Action!

Support AFB’s mission to create equal opportunities and expand possibilities through advocacy, thought leadership, and strategic partnerships.


Digital Accessibility Advocacy

Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act (CVTA)

COVID-19 Advocacy