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For more than 30 years, the Helen Keller Achievement Awards have celebrated those who are committed to carrying on Helen Keller’s mission of full inclusion and equal opportunity for people with disabilities. This April, American Foundation for the Blind will honor author Kathy Nimmer, among two other recipients for their outstanding contributions to expanding independence and access for people who are blind, deafblind, or have low vision.

Since 1994, the Helen Keller Achievement Award has recognized the finest thought leaders, change-makers, and performing artists committed to carrying on Keller's mission to create a world of full and equal inclusion for people with disabilities. Past honorees include author and advocate Haben Girma, tech leader and entrepreneur Bernard Newcomb, Chef Christine Ha, filmmaker Shawn Levy, and performing artists Ray Charles and Stevie Wonder. Past organizational honorees include Mattel, Netflix, Comcast, and JPMorgan Chase. 

Learn more in the official AFB press release: https://afb.org/news-publications/press-room/press-release-archive/press-release-2025/2026-helen-keller-achievement