Congratulations to Lucasfilm, Marilee Talkington, and Shawn Levy for receiving AFB's 2024 Helen Keller Achievement Award! Our 2024 honorees were recognized for being true trailblazers for inclusion in media, entertainment, and the arts. afb.org/news-publicati…

On the AFB Blog, discover the most noteworthy advancements in mobility technology, AI vision, and braille displays featured at the CSUN Assistive Technology Conference #CSUN2024 : ow.ly/KNT550RlE9Q

On April 18, AFB celebrated #HKAA2024 honorees filmmaker Shawn Levy, actor and advocate Marilee Talkington, and Lucasfilm for their steadfast commitment to keeping Helen Keller’s spirit alive as they drive inclusion in media for people with disabilities. ow.ly/twIM50RjiNN

AFB welcomes its new Board of Trustees members, Jamie Dean MSFT Accessibility, Sharon Giovinazzo San Francisco LightHouse for the Blind & James Hands The Seeing Eye, who bring significant experience in nonprofit leadership and understanding of the experiences of people with vision loss. ow.ly/S32X50RjbXC

Today is National Assistive Technology Awareness Day! We celebrate and bring attention to the critical role that assistive technology plays in the lives of people with disabilities. ow.ly/m03F50RivAx #ATAwarenessDay #disability #disability inclusion

After 9 years at the helm of AFB's JVIB, Sandra Lewis, Ed.D. Florida State University, will step away from her duties as the journal’s editor-in-chief. Robert Wall Emerson, Ph.D. Western Michigan University, the journal’s research editor since 2012, will step into the role in 2024 ow.ly/jMWt50Ri6aa

Accessible diving programs are becoming increasingly popular, providing people with disabilities the opportunity to experience the therapeutic benefits of the world below the water’s surface. ow.ly/ynxP50Rgcpm

Help the American Foundation for the Blind create a future of endless possibilities for people who are blind or have low vision! Donate by April 30, and every dollar you give, up to $100,000, will be matched: ow.ly/80X250RcqXc.

AFB's Statistical Snapshots is a comprehensive resource that provides statistical info, facts & resources about Americans with vision loss. We have recently updated our data on employment, aging, and youth and added new data on technology access & poverty: afb.org/statistics

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 Main Justice & The White House has taken this momentous step...'
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Harvard astronomers created the LightSound device, which converts light into instrument sounds to make the eclipse more accessible to people who are blind or have low vision. Join American Council of the Blind and Harvard University as they broadcast this unique eclipse experience. cnn.com/2024/04/06/wor…

On the latest AccessWorld podcast episode, we celebrate the power of #AudioDescription in making media more inclusive. Special guest Roy Samuelson is an audio description performer, producer, and advocate who champions inclusive media and entertainment. ow.ly/ASGk50R9CYW

Today is the last day left to apply! Join AFB's Digital Accessibility Bootcamp to help shape the future of #DigitalInclusion : ow.ly/x6rf50QXK7l.