Creating a future of endless possibilities for people who are blind or have low vision.

Joined October 2008
American Foundation for the Blind retweeted
Did you know Louis Braille was only 15 years old when he invented braille? Learn more about Louis Braille’s life and the braille code here: bit.ly/2PayqRq #BrailleLiteracyMonth @AFB1921
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American Foundation for the Blind retweeted
Wondering which websites and mobile apps are the most accessible for online shopping this holiday season? Check out @AFB1921's review of Target and Macy’s online shopping platforms: tinyurl.com/4nwjj2mj 🛍️✨ #AccessibleShopping #HolidayGuide #Disabilities #PwD
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American Foundation for the Blind retweeted
A more inclusive society benefits everyone, and that's exactly what @AFB1921 is working hard to achieve for our blind and low-vision neighbors. It was great to commemorate White Cane Awareness Day at Mary Free Bed to recommit our support for West Michiganders of all abilities.
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American Foundation for the Blind retweeted
We are proud to announce that #PerkinsLibrary Executive Director Kim Charlson has been given @AFB1921's prestigious #MigelMedal! 🎖️ This award honors those who have significantly improved the lives of people who are #Blind or have #LowVision. Congratulations, Kim! 💙 #AFB #AFBLC
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American Foundation for the Blind retweeted
Over 1 billion people—1 in 7 globally—have a disability. They face higher unemployment and economic challenges. People who are blind or have low vision are 2x more likely to be unemployed. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Let's help! 👇 goodtoday.org/cause/disabili…
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American Foundation for the Blind retweeted
This week, Matt Ater, Ryan Jones, and David Sloan attended the 2024 @AFB1921 Leadership Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota! The conference gathers accessibility leaders to shape the future of inclusion. #Accessibility #DigitalAccessibility #AFB
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American Foundation for the Blind retweeted
On This episode of ACB Advocacy Update, Swatha and Claire speak with Sarah Malaier, Senior Advisor, Public Policy and Research at @AFB1921, on the Public Rights of Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG). Listen to the podcast at acb-advocacy-update.pinecast….
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American Foundation for the Blind retweeted
Thrilled that Lee Nasehi joined the Bringing Our Narrative to Life panel session at the @AFB1921 Leadership Conference. Great sessions and vital networking! @VisionServeA #blindness #blindnessawareness #lowvision #lowvisionawareness #visionrehabilitation
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American Foundation for the Blind retweeted
What are the top barriers to digital inclusion? Read @AFB1921 's new report to learn the consequences of web and mobile app accessibility issues for individuals who are blind, have low vision, or are deafblind: bit.ly/3Xl0mp1
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American Foundation for the Blind retweeted
Did you know that The Dot Experience will house the @AFB1921 Helen Keller Archival Collection? This collection has the largest number of historical items & audiovisual materials related to Helen Keller in the world. Learn more about the collection: bit.ly/467lbah
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American Foundation for the Blind retweeted
Author & disability rights advocate Hellen Keller was born #OTD in 1880. Celebrate the life, legacy, and impact of Keller, co-founder of @HelenKellerIntl and @ACLU, with this #NEHgrant-funded resource of materials at @afb1921. neh.gov/project/digitization…
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American Foundation for the Blind retweeted
We "will continue advocating for full implementation of this rule & others that expand access to the digital tools that we all rely on...celebrate that @USDOJ & @WhiteHouse has taken this momentous step..." @AFB1921 @acbnational @NDRNadvocates @NFB_voice afb.org/news-publications/pr…
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American Foundation for the Blind retweeted
February is recognized as #LowVisionAwarenessMonth, and at Spectrum, we are committed to promoting awareness and inclusion of people with low vision. To request our large print documents, call us at 844-762-1301. #Accessibility #GetSpectrum @AFB1921 @acbnational @NFB_voice
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American Foundation for the Blind retweeted
As #GlaucomaAwarenessMonth ends, we thank our partners for help promoting awareness about this leading cause of vision loss. Let’s help people at risk for #glaucoma protect their vision all year. Browse our glaucoma resources: nei.nih.gov/GlaucomaAwarenes… #EyeHealthEducation
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American Foundation for the Blind retweeted
The WebAIM Screen Reader User Survey - webaim.org/projects/screenre… - will close to responses on January 31. If you use a screen reader, please take a few minutes to provide responses to help inform the accessibility field.
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American Foundation for the Blind retweeted
#OTD in 1926, Helen Keller (who is in #WashingtonDC raising money for the American Foundation for the Blind) visits #FLOTUS Grace Coolidge at the #WhiteHouse. Keller met with #CalvinCoolidge yesterday and told Grace, “there are wonderful things in [Calvin’s] heart.” @AFB1921
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American Foundation for the Blind retweeted
Save the date! ACB presents the 3rd annual Audio Description Awards Gala on Tue, Nov 14, at 7:30 PM ET. Join us to recognize outstanding achievement in audio description. Read the press release at acb.org/2023-AD-Awards-Gala and visit ADAwardsGala.org for more info.
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American Foundation for the Blind retweeted
Meet Dr. Arielle Silverman, a member of the NRTC's Advisory Council and the Director of Research at AFB! Born blind, she advocates for the #blind and #LowVision community by building a pipeline of B/LV researchers to base their research on their lived experiences.
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American Foundation for the Blind retweeted
Reminder: This is the last chance to participate in our #AudioDescribed (AD) Videos Usability Survey! Help us improve inclusivity and accessibility by providing your feedback by this Friday, October 27 at 5:00 p.m. ET. loom.ly/qN8PwwE #AudioDescription
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