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.

AFB is dedicated to promoting equality and inclusion for people who are blind and have low vision and targets key areas that impact both children and adults to facilitate meaningful change.

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.

All AFB Teams Executive Office Eric Bridges, President & CEO Judy Szabo, Manager, Executive Office Public Policy and Research Institute Stephanie Enyart, Chief Public Policy and …

AFB conducts original studies to generate knowledge about the experiences of people who are blind or have low vision. Our research has highlighted systemic barriers and inequities in areas …

AFB's goal is to provide you with the information you need to learn about available technology and even discover new ways to use technology to enhance your everyday life.

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 …

AFB distributes radios to citizens who are blind, giving them firsthand access to breaking news—a game-changer in leveling the playing field for people who are blind.

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 …

The 2025 AFB Leadership Conference brought together thought leaders, advocates, scholars, and practitioners, paving the way for positive change within the field of blindness and low vision.