Call for Access Award Nominations Nominations are now being accepted for the American Foundation for the Blind's Access Awards, which honor individuals, corporations, and organizations that are eliminating or substantially reducing inequities faced by people who are blind or visually impaired. Nominations, which are due by September 30, 2016, should illustrate an exceptional and innovative effort that has improved the lives of people with vision loss by enhancing access to information, the environment, technology, education, or employment, including making mainstream products and services accessible. The effort should be one that has a national or international impact or can be a model for replication on a national or international level. Submit your nomination online<http://www.afb.org/info/about-us/events-and-awards/access-awards/123?mode=survey>. The awards are presented annually at the AFB Leadership Conference<http://www.afb.org/AFBLC>. Nomination Guidelines * Nominations should be submitted online by September 30, 2016 * Individuals or organizations are allowed to nominate themselves * Applicable supporting materials, such as articles, brochures, and press releases are welcome. E-mail material to Ike Presley<mailto:ipresley@afb.net> * Letters of support for nominations are welcome and should also be sent to Ike Presley<mailto:ipresley@afb.net> Contact: Ike Presley Phone: (404) 525-2303 Email: ipresley@afb.net<mailto:ipresley@afb.net> URL: http://www.afb.org/info/about-us/events-and-awards/access-awards/123?mode=survey Please mail any materials that cannot be easily converted to accessible electronic format to: Ike Presley, National Project Manager American Foundation for the Blind 739 W. Peachtree St. N.W., Suite 250 Atlanta, GA 30308 Please help us honor those who have made a significant contribution to the lives of people who are blind or have low vision. Thanks in advance, Ike Ike Presley, TVI, CLVT, CATIS National Project Manager American Foundation for the Blind 739 W. Peachtree St. N.W., Suite 250 Atlanta, GA 30308 404-525-2303 www.afb.org<http://www.afb.org/> Expanding possibilities for people with vision loss [Title: Facebook icon]<https://www.facebook.com/americanfoundationfortheblind> [Title: Twitter icon] <http://www.twitter.com/afb1921> [Title: Pinterest icon] <http://www.pinterest.com/afb1921/> [Title: YouTube icon] <https://www.youtube.com/user/afb1921> [Title: Donate Now - Description: Click on this link to donate to AFB]<https://www.afb.org/donate.aspx?action=fullform#content> Save the Date! 2017 Joint AFB Leadership and Virginia AER Conference<http://www.afb.org/afblc> March 2-4, 2017 - Crystal Gateway Marriott [Blueprint image of the Washington, DC, skyline.]<http://www.afb.org/afblc>