Awards & RecognitionBy: Carmen Willings
teachingvisuallyimpaired.com Updated June 20, 2025 There are several prestigious awards that honor professionals and organizations advancing the field of visual impairments. These awards highlight excellence in service, innovation, education, leadership, and advocacy. If you know of additional national awards not listed here, please contact me so I can include them.
Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of Blind and Visually Impaired (AERBVI) AwardsAERBVI recognizes outstanding achievements in the field through its biennial awards program. Awards include:
American Printing House for the Blind (APH) AwardsAPH honors individuals and organizations that advance educational tools, advocacy, and innovation:
American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) Awards
National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Awards
Do You Know of Additional Awards?This list focuses on national awards that celebrate leadership and innovation in the field of blindness and visual impairments. If you know of other awards—particularly those with national or international reach—please reach out so we can continue to honor the incredible work of professionals in our field.
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