American Foundation For the Blind

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11 Penn Plaza Suite 300
New York, NY 10001
Phone: (212) 502-7600
Toll Free: (800) 232-3044
Website: http://afb.org (exit DHFS)

The American Foundation for the Blind is a national nonprofit organization headquartered in New York City, with offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, and San Francisco, and a governmental relations office in Washington, DC.

It is a one-stop information and referral resource for people who are blind or visually impaired.

They are one of the leading publishers of professional materials on blindness and low vision, such as the "Journal of Visual Impairments and Blindness."

They are the pioneers in the development of "Talking Books" and a major producer today. They also represent the interests of blind or visually impaired people before Congress and government agencies.

Last Revised: October 24, 2008