BBiTV News - American Foundation For The Blind

AFB's Prestigious M.C. Migel Memorial Library is Moving to the American Printing House for the Blind

the_karaoke_man@yahoo.com (Marc And Susan Sutton) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:11:02 GMT

NEW YORK (August 26, 2009)—The M.C. Migel Library of the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB), one of the largest and most important research collections on the non-medical aspects of blindness and visual impairment in the world, will be moving to the American Printing House for the Blind (APH)—the world's largest provider of accessible educational and daily living products, with over 150 years of service. APH was one of several organizations that applied for the collection when AFB decided to move it to another venue that could continue to make it widely available to students and professionals in the field of blindness.

Blind Community Leaders Applaud Trader Joe's Commitment to Improve Point of Sale Equipment to Benefit Shoppers with Visual Impairments

the_karaoke_man@yahoo.com (Marc And Susan Sutton) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:10:30 GMT

Sacramento, California (August 18, 2009)—American Council of the Blind (ACB), the California Council of the Blind (CCB) and the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) announced today that they have collaborated with Trader Joe's to improve the checkout experience of guests with visual impairments and help ensure their privacy. The AFB, ACB, and CCB applaud Trader Joe's efforts.

Norb Vonnegut Book Launch Party to Benefit the American Foundation for the Blind

the_karaoke_man@yahoo.com (Marc And Susan Sutton) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:09:58 GMT

NEW YORK (August 18, 2009)—Join Norb Vonnegut, Wall Street insider and author of the new, highly anticipated financial thriller, Top Producer, at a book signing to benefit the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB).

Scholarships to 11 Outstanding Students With Vision Loss

the_karaoke_man@yahoo.com (Marc And Susan Sutton) — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:24:33 GMT

New York (July 24, 2009)—The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) today announced the 2009 recipients of its annual scholarships for students in higher education who are blind or visually impaired.

Christopher J. Migel Elected to AFB's Board of Trustees

the_karaoke_man@yahoo.com (Marc And Susan Sutton) — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:21:21 GMT

June 22, 2009 (New York, NY)—Today, the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) announced the election of Christopher (Kit) J. Migel to its national board. He was elected during the June 2009 convening of the AFB Board of Trustees. Migel, the former Executive Vice President of General Reinsurance, is the grandson of AFB's founder and first chairperson, M.C. Migel.

AFB Takes Action to Adjust to Economic Times

the_karaoke_man@yahoo.com (Marc And Susan Sutton) — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:16:31 GMT

NEW YORK (June 10, 2009)—Today, the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB), the 88-year-old organization dedicated to expanding possibilities for people with vision loss, announced the approval of a new budget that reflects significantly lower expenses. To ensure AFB is positioned to remain effective, AFB also announced several staff reductions triggered in part by the economic crisis, and in part by a strategic effort to maintain and strengthen AFB's financial structure.

New Reduced Subscription Rate to Leading International Journal on Blindness and Low Vision

the_karaoke_man@yahoo.com (Marc And Susan Sutton) — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:11:58 GMT

New York, NY (May 18, 2009)—The Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (JVIB), the premier journal of record on blindness and visual impairment from AFB Press, is now available at a new $25 individual subscription fee for online access and $65 for a combined print and online subscription.

Target Improves Point of Sale Equipment to Benefit Shoppers with Visual Impairments

the_karaoke_man@yahoo.com (Marc And Susan Sutton) — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:07:00 GMT

Minneapolis, MN (May 14, 2009)—The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB), American Council of the Blind (ACB), California Council of the Blind (CCB), and Target (NYSE:TGT) announced today that the organizations have collaborated to improve the Target checkout experience of guests with visual impairments and ensure their privacy. The AFB, ACB, and CCB applaud Target's efforts and urge other retailers to follow its example.

Preventing Dangerous Slips and Falls: The American Foundation for the Blind Launches New Video Series on Staying Safe at Home

the_karaoke_man@yahoo.com (Marc And Susan Sutton) — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:04:10 GMT

New York, NY (May 4, 2009)—In honor of Older Americans Month, the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) has launched a new series of videos on preventing dangerous, unintentional falls among seniors with vision loss. This year's theme for Older Americans Month—"Living Today for a Better Tomorrow"—reflects the Administration on Aging's (AoA) focus on prevention efforts and programs throughout the country that are helping older adults have better health as they age and avoid the risks of chronic disease, disability, and injury. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than one-third of adults aged 65 and older fall each year in the United States. People with vision loss are almost twice as likely to experience multiple falls as those with normal vision.

New AFB Video Portrays Difficulties Faced by Cell Phone Users with Vision Loss

rob.cipriano@gmail.com (Rob Cipriano) — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 15:28:44 GMT

AFB Urges Action by Wireless Industry to Ensure People with Vision Loss Have Access to Cell Phones

CSUN Highlights Aging Population

rob.cipriano@gmail.com (Rob Cipriano) — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 15:24:38 GMT

The CSUN conference, which takes its name from its sponsoring organization, the California State University at Northridge, has been one of the most revered events showcasing assistive technology for people with disabilities for more than 20 years.

New Service Offers Feedback Opportunity for Users with Disabilities on Marriott.com

rob.cipriano@gmail.com (Rob Cipriano) — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 15:21:33 GMT

Marriott.com, Marriott International, Inc.'s (NYSE:MAR) award-winning web site with more than 750,000 daily users, announced its participation today in a new service provided by the American Foundation for the Blind called the Accessibility Assurance TM Program (AAP), which gathers feedback from users with disabilities to improve site accessibility.

Blind Community Leaders Applaud Staples' Initiative to Enhance Staples.com and Store Point of Sale Equipment

rob.cipriano@gmail.com (Rob Cipriano) — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 15:19:20 GMT

Major advocacy groups for the visually impaired applaud Staples' new initiatives designed to improve service to its customers with visual impairments. Staples will be improving its payment service terminals at the in-store point-of-sale with tactile keypads to protect the privacy and security of shoppers with visual impairments. The company will also make improvements to Staples.com that will benefit customers with visual impairments and other disabilities.

AFB Celebrates 200 Years of Louis Braille

rob.cipriano@gmail.com (Rob Cipriano) — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 01:33:58 GMT

On January 4, 2009, the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) joined organizations across the globe in celebrating the 200th anniversary of Louis Braille's birth. Braille was the Frenchman who invented the raised dot code that bears his name. He made it possible for blind and visually impaired people to read and write the same books and correspondence as their sighted counterparts.

AFB Survey Finds Drug Labeling Puts People with Vision Loss at Serious Medical Risk

rob.cipriano@gmail.com (Rob Cipriano) — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 01:29:01 GMT

Legally blind parents almost miss dangerous pharmacy error in child's medication; young man is hospitalized because he could not see insulin labels; small print on labels causes grandmother to confuse medications

Stephen G. Marriott, L'Occitane en Provence, and IBM Corporation to receive a 2008 Helen Keller Achievement Award from the American Foundation for the Blind

rob.cipriano@gmail.com (Rob Cipriano) — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:48:31 GMT

Stephen G. Marriott, L'Occitane en Provence, and IBM Corporation was honored with the American Foundation for the Blind's (AFB) prestigious Helen Keller Achievement Award for their extraordinary efforts to improve the quality of life for people with vision loss. The black tie gala was held at the New York Marriott Marquis, marking the 15th annual Helen Keller Achievement Awards.