Communities

National Braille Press is the premier braille publisher in the US specializing in producing original braille works written by blind authors expressly for blind people. NBP empowers the blind and visually impaired with programs, materials, and technology supporting braille literacy and learning through touch.

LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired provides education, training, advocacy, and community for blind individuals in California and around the world. Founded and based in San Francisco since 1902, the LightHouse is one of the largest and most established comprehensive blindness organizations in North America, with a wide variety of programs to suit a wide variety of needs, as well as a rich network of blindness advocates and professionals.

Since 1921, AFB has been a leader in addressing the most pressing needs of people with visual impairments and their families, breaking down societal barriers, and promoting broad systemic change. The mission of the American Foundation for the Blind is to create equal opportunities and expand possibilities through advocacy, thought leadership, and strategic partnerships.

Braille Institute is a non-profit organization whose mission is to positively transform the lives of those with vision loss. The Braille Institute offer a broad range of free programs, classes and services serving thousands of students of all ages helping to demonstrate that vision rehabilitation is a beginning, not an end.

Braille Institute is a non-profit organization whose mission is to positively transform the lives of those with vision loss. The Braille Institute offer a broad range of free programs, classes and services serving thousands of students of all ages helping to demonstrate that vision rehabilitation is a beginning, not an end.

Perkins helps children with disabilities find their place in the world. We are the worldwide leader in education services for children and young adults with disabilities. We believe every child can learn and learning is for life.

24 Accessibility is a series of articles on all subjects related to digital accessibility. During the first 24 days in the month of December, we offer a daily dose of accessibility wisdom and insight from a wide array of knowledge experts throughout the world.

The Accessible Icon Project is an ongoing work of design activism. It starts with a graphic icon, free for use in the public domain, and continues its work as a collaboration among people with disabilities and their allies toward a more accessible world.