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.
Dragon Master Series
Dragon Masters is a book series from Scholastic that features a clever, brave, and blind character named Tessa. We are pleased to make this series available on our website in BRF files for blind children and their families to enjoy.
“As a Braille reader, a parent of two blind children, and someone born in the year of the dragon, I believe the commitment to making more books available is one of the most important things we do,” said Mark Riccobono, Executive Director of the American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults. “Reading Braille is not a magical power, but it unlocks all of the same opportunities that print offers to the sighted and unfortunately, even in 2024, Braille is too often viewed as inferior. We confidently promote Braille as a powerful tool for all blind people.”
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.
