Our Mission: 
The mission of the American Foundation for the Blind is to create a world of no limits for people who are blind or visually impaired. We mobilize leaders, advance understanding, and champion impactful policies and practices using research and data.

Who We Are: 
Since 1921, AFB has been a leader in expanding possibilities for the nearly 25 million Americans living with vision loss. A national nonprofit with offices in five U.S. cities, we champion access and equality, and stand at the forefront of new technologies and evidence-based advocacy. We address the most pressing needs of people with vision loss and their families, breaking down societal barriers and promoting broad systemic change. Like Helen Keller, AFB's most famous ambassador, we are committed to creating a more equitable world for people with disabilities.

Our Action Plan:
AFB cultivates in-depth knowledge that improves understanding of issues affecting children and adults who are blind or visually impaired, to facilitate meaningful change that fosters equality and inclusion. 



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American Foundation for the Blind

Eric Bridges

Judy Szabo

Patsy Carvache

Sonya Shiflet Sphr (she/her)

Rick Bozeman

Matthew Janusauskas

Tony Stephens

The Talent and Support Team at the American Foundation for the Blind focuses on developing and managing programs that cultivate talent and provide essential support to individuals embarking on careers within the organization. Comprising roles such as Project Support Coordinator, Talent Lab Apprentice, Talent Lab Intern, and Internship Ambassador, the team fosters the growth of emerging professionals while ensuring that projects are executed smoothly and effectively, aligning with AFB's mission of promoting equality and inclusion for those who are blind or visually impaired.

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