Originally named the American Brotherhood for the Blind, the American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults was established in 1919. Since that time, we have provided programs and services to the blind and deafblind mostly without cost and always with an emphasis on Braille. We inspire the fundamental importance of independence, Braille literacy, tactile fluency, and equality for the blind.
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"This calendar has been a handy and portable reference for me since my teen years. Thank you for your service to the blind community."
Organize your year. Track important dates.
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The American Action Fund for Blind Children and adults has recently achieved a significant milestone by shipping its one hundred thousandth free white cane to a blind person in the United States.
“As we celebrate the sixtieth anniversary of White Cane Awareness Day today, the Action Fund is proud to support an effort that has enhanced the independence and mobility of blind people across the nation,” said Barbara Loos, president of the American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults.
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The Kenneth Jernigan Scholarship is the largest scholarship granted in the United States to a legally blind person. It is given annually to a legally blind student who exemplifies the fruits of Dr. Jernigan's teachings. Dr. Jernigan changed perceptions regarding the capabilities of the blind in this country and throughout the world.
The winner of the 2024 Kenneth Jernigan Scholarship is Thelma L. Gonzalez Santana from Puerto Rico.
