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.

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 …

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

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.

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.

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 …

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 …

AFB celebrated 90 years of achievement in 2011, but our work is not done. Guided by our leadership, we are continuing the mission set forth by M.C. Migel, and advanced by …

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