These brief summaries provide an overview of key findings and AFB’s recommendations on changes to improve the lives of people who are blind or have low vision.
All Summaries
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Access and Engagement 1
In the first in a series of studies, the American Foundation for the Blind found that remote education created barriers to education for students who are blind or low vision.
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Access and Engagement 2
In the second study in the Access and Engagement series, the American Foundation for the Blind examined how the pandemic impacted learning and teaching.
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Access and Engagement 3
In the third study in the Access and Engagement series, the American Foundation for the Blind found room for improvement beyond the pandemic.
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Barriers to Digital Inclusion (BDIS) 1
What the American Foundation for the Blind learned through the Barriers to Digital Inclusion Survey, and steps to make digital information fully accessible.
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Barriers to Digital Inclusion (BDIS) 2
Making digital information available to all, continuing the story with the American Foundation for the Blind’s Diary Study.
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Flatten Inaccessibility Survey
The American Foundation for the Blind’s Flatten Inaccessibility survey offers insights for improving accessibility in many areas of life.
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Role of Guide Dogs in 2022 and Beyond
A study conducted by Guide Dogs for the Blind and the American Foundation for the Blind highlights the benefits of guide dogs and steps for improving use and access.
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Journey Forward Survey
What the American Foundation for the Blind learned in the 2021 Journey Forward study revealed major gaps in access that are still a challenge.
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Project VISITOR
The American Foundation for the Blind’s Project VISITOR study explored challenges and solutions to independent travel.
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Workplace Technology Study (WTS)
The American Foundation for the Blind’s Workplace Technology Study showed that employers and others need to take steps to make workplaces inclusive.
