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.
Braille Calendars Available!
"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.
2025 Braille Books Selected!
Author of the My Fox series, David Blaze, shared, “Reading books will take you on adventures you never imagined, to thrilling places you've never been, introduce you to silly and amazing characters, and give you the knowledge and wisdom of kings and queens. There is nothing else in this world that can do what reading can do.” We will have six of the My Fox series in 2025.
Learn about all of our new twelve upcoming titles.
American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults Ships 100,000 Free White Canes
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.
The 2024 Kenneth Jernigan Scholarship Winner: Thelma L. Gonzalez Santana
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.
