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Bill Holton

The American Printing House for the Blind revamps APH ConnectCenter, Home of FamilyConnect, CareerConnect, and More

In 2018, the American Printing House for the Blind (APH) took over stewardship of several important information resources that connect people who are blind, or losing their vision, to information and resources. Since then, APH has transitioned websites to APH servers, hired the staff needed to move the program forward, and updated and written new content for users. Lots of changes are still to come, including redesigned websites.

Software Developers Create Application to Help People with Visual Impairments Access RME Interfaces

Can Kirca, a visually impaired musician and avid user of RME's Babyface Pro, was tired of working with audio interfaces that weren't accessible with his screen reader.

American Foundation for the Blind Presents "Inform and Connect," a Series of Interviews with Blind Individuals

Each Wednesday at 4:00 Eastern, AFB presents Inform and Connect, an ongoing series created to foster togetherness and camaraderie within the blindness community through informal storytelling and learning about relevant, interesting topics. The program features a new guest each week to share their incredible stories.

AFB Leadership Conference Being Hosted Virtually, First Webinar Available

Due to the Coronavirus, we have moved our AFB Leadership Conference online. Many of the presentations that would have been presented live at the conference, will now be presented online. These virtual sessions are available to everyone, not only those who registered for the physical, in-person conference. To learn more, visit our Virtual AFB Leadership Conference webpage.

Winners of the Excellence in Disability Inclusion Awards announced, ObjectiveEd provides free access to digital curriculum to teachers, changes to IAAP testing and M-Enabling Summit due to coronavirus.

Registration is Now Open for the 2020 M-Enabling Summit

The 2020 M-Enabling Summit will take place in Washington, DC, June 22-24. The event will be hosted at the Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel in Arlington, Virginia.

The M-Enabling Summit is a 3- day event with opportunities to hear from leaders and innovators in accessibility, attend breakout sessions, explore the Exhibitor Showcase, and network with accessibility professionals from around the world.

Applications are open for the Leader Dog Summer Experience Camp and the 2020 Holman Prize for Blind Ambition, and more...

Submissions for the Holman Prize for Blind Ambition Now Being Accepted by The San Francisco Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired

For the fourth year, the Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired in San Francisco is accepting submissions for the Holman Prize for Blind Ambition.