American Foundation for the Blind
GPTKB entity
Statements (72)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:non-profit_organization
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| gptkbp:advocacy |
public awareness campaigns
legislation for accessibility lobbying for disability rights promoting inclusive policies |
| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:National_Federation_of_the_Blind
gptkb:American_Council_of_the_Blind |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Access_Award
gptkb:Helen_Keller_Achievement_Award |
| gptkbp:budget |
approximately $20 million
|
| gptkbp:collaborations |
government agencies
non-profit organizations with educational institutions private sector companies with government agencies with corporations |
| gptkbp:community_outreach |
gptkb:local_chapters
workshops and seminars resource centers |
| gptkbp:educational_programs |
Braille literacy
technology training orientation and mobility training |
| gptkbp:events |
gptkb:conference
Annual Fundraising Gala Fundraising events National Conference and Expo |
| gptkbp:focus |
blindness and visual impairment
|
| gptkbp:founded |
gptkb:1921
|
| gptkbp:founder |
gptkb:Helen_Keller
|
| gptkbp:funding |
gptkb:corporate_sponsorships
grants donations |
| gptkbp:has_programs |
Blindness and Low Vision Services
Family Connect Vision Aware |
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:New_York_City
|
| gptkbp:history |
established in 1921
expanded to advocacy and technology originally focused on education |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
American Foundation for the Blind
|
| gptkbp:impact |
enhancing educational opportunities
promoting independence improving quality of life for the blind advancing technology for accessibility improving quality of life for visually impaired individuals. |
| gptkbp:leadership |
President and CEO
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:United_States
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| gptkbp:mission |
to create a world of no limits for people who are blind or visually impaired
to create a world of no limits for people who are blind or visually impaired. |
| gptkbp:number_of_employees |
over 100
|
| gptkbp:partnerships |
gptkb:educational_institutions
corporate sponsors |
| gptkbp:publications |
gptkb:Access_World
gptkb:Braille_Forum |
| gptkbp:research |
assistive technology development
blindness-related studies |
| gptkbp:services |
gptkb:education
gptkb:technology employment advocacy technology access |
| gptkbp:target_audience |
people with visual impairments
people who are blind |
| gptkbp:technology |
online training programs
assistive technology resources |
| gptkbp:volunteer_opportunities |
gptkb:community_service
internships community outreach mentorship programs |
| gptkbp:website |
www.afb.org
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Helen_Keller
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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