This summer, the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) published a new
research report http://www.afb.org/AE3 exploring the experiences of blind
and low vision students during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is the final
report in the Access and Engagement http://www.afb.org/AccessEngagement
series, and it specifically explored access to accessible educational
technology, social and emotional impacts, and the experiences of
Spanish-speaking families. We are also preparing brief resources that can
be shared with families, educators, administrators, and ed tech companies
who might benefit from tips on supporting blind and low vision students as
the new school year gets underway.
Please reach out if you have any questions or comments on the research!
Sarah Malaier
Senior Advisor, Public Policy and Research
American Foundation for the Blind
This summer, the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) published a new
research report <http://www.afb.org/AE3> exploring the experiences of blind
and low vision students during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is the final
report in the *Access and Engagement* <http://www.afb.org/AccessEngagement>
series, and it specifically explored access to accessible educational
technology, social and emotional impacts, and the experiences of
Spanish-speaking families. We are also preparing brief resources that can
be shared with families, educators, administrators, and ed tech companies
who might benefit from tips on supporting blind and low vision students as
the new school year gets underway.
- The three reports are available at www.AFB.org/AccessEngagement .
- Our tech resources are available at www.afb.org/EdTech.
- More coming!
Please reach out if you have any questions or comments on the research!
Sarah Malaier
Senior Advisor, Public Policy and Research
American Foundation for the Blind
