The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) is proud to announce the
release of the Flatten Inaccessibility research report
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the culmination of survey findings from 1,921 U.S. participants who are
blind or have low vision. Of those who participated, 65% of participants
were blind and 35% had low vision. Forty-three-percent (43%) reported
having an additional disability, with diabetes, hearing impairment, and
significant psychiatric disorders being the most frequently reported.
The survey investigated the experiences of these participants during the
start of the COVID-19 pandemic to determine how they were affected in areas
including transportation availability, healthcare, access to food and
supplies, employment, education, and voting.
“While other research projects examine the risk to people with disabilities
of contracting COVID-19, AFB and the other organizations behind this study
had concerns about the quality of life for those most affected by community
and public policy responses, such as reduced public transportation options,
the quick transition mandating employees work from home, and school
closings,” Dr. L. Penny Rosenblum
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AFB Director of Research said.
The survey was made possible thanks to the collaboration among 16
organizations
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and companies concerned about the impact of COVID-19 on adults with visual
impairments in the United States.
We want to engage in dialogue about how individuals, organizations, and
companies are using the results of the Flatten Inaccessibility study. Use
the hashtag *#FlattenInaccessibility* to share your experiences and ideas.
We are committed to conducting high-quality research related to blindness
and low vision and sharing our findings broadly. If you would like to
receive information about research opportunities, reports, webinars, and
other ways we are sharing our research, please sign up
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