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Premiere of Possibilities at Carnegie Hall

On June 27, 2026, celebrate Helen Keller’s 146th birthday at Carnegie Hall with the New York premiere of Possibilities, an award-winning documentary presented by AFB. The evening includes a live panel discussion with director Bill Sarine and participants from the film.

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Introducing AFB Studios

AFB Studios is now our official source for AFB media focused on shifting mainstream perceptions of blindness and amplifying the voices of individuals with vision loss. Discover what's new in our collection of videos, podcasts, documentaries, and featured media.

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AFB's New Research, Navigating Toward AI

As an extension of AFB's national study, The AI Quagmire, this supplementary report focuses on the experiences and opinions of people with disabilities regarding current and future transportation conditions.

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AFB Research Webinar Series

AFB’s Public Policy & Research Institute presents topical findings from AFB research in conversation with scholars, advocates, and practitioners, offering an action-oriented perspective on how to effectively use research to expand access and opportunity.

Research & Initiatives

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Barriers to Digital Inclusion 2

Following the Barriers to Digital Inclusion Survey released in April 2023, AFB conducted a second study, Barriers to Digital Inclusion 2, to take a more in-depth look at blind and low-vision people’s digital experiences in real time.

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AFB Introduces Toolkit for HR Professionals and Hiring Managers

In response to AFB’s study last year on the challenges job seekers who are blind or have low vision face toward closing the opportunity gap, our Public Policy & Research Institute has prepared a helpful toolkit for HR professionals and hiring managers.

AFB Launches Research Refresh

AFB’s Public Policy and Research Institute (PPRI) has prepared a wide range of research summaries and fact sheets intended to convey AFB’s research to a broad audience. These helpful tools are intended to further knowledge on issues impacting people who are blind through spotlighting AFB’s extensive research over the years.

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Helen Keller

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