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 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 like digital …

AFB is offering an exciting opportunity for graduate students and recent grads who are blind or have low vision to build hands-on experience doing impactful research under the direction of blind mentors.

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 Research Officer …

AFB works to address the needs of blind and visually impaired persons in Latinx, Black, Asian, and American Indian communities. This includes planning an in-service training conference on blindness …

For more than 100 years, AFB has worked to create equal opportunities and expand possibilities through advocacy, thought leadership, and strategic partnerships.

AFB provides valuable information on other organizations and universities offering scholarships, such as opportunities from the Lighthouse Guild, National Federation of the Blind (NFB), Western Michigan …

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 literature review on …

Your support makes it possible for AFB to continue our life-changing work on behalf of the more than 32 million Americans with vision loss. Learn about the different ways you can give to AFB.

Earlier this summer, the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) introduced the inaugural cohort of its new AFB Scholars Program. As students return to campuses nationwide this fall, AFB is committed …