Amy Lynn Smith uses strategic communication and storytelling to catalyze action for the greater good. A writer and content specialist focused on issue advocacy, Amy works with nonprofits, foundations, public interest communication firms, and others to create imaginative, persuasive messaging for every medium.

Amy uses her strategic communication skills on behalf of people who are blind and visually impaired, helping the American Foundation for the Blind and American Printing House for the Blind push for systems change and inclusion. Amy brings more than 25 years of experience to movements in support of various social justice issues, such as helping the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) Innovation Service tell more impactful stories about their work with refugees.

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AFB Celebrates Volunteer Brailler for 10 Years of Service

Between March 2010 and April 2020, Matt Kenney has brailled more than 48,600 pages for AFB. Because he does it strictly as a volunteer, it’s truly a labor of love — not because he knows anyone personally who is blind or visually impaired. He just wants to help, he says. His efforts are valued by AFB not just during National Volunteer Appreciation Month in April, but every day of the year. AFB isn’t Kenney’s first experience with brailling. It all began back in 1971, when he was on leave from…
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