Anne Durham

The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) is a national nonprofit that expands possibilities for people with vision loss. AFB's priorities include broadening access to technology; elevating the quality of information and tools for the professionals who serve people with vision loss; and promoting independent and healthy living for people with vision loss by providing them and their families with relevant and timely resources. AFB's work in these areas is supported by the strong presence the organization maintains in Washington, DC, ensuring the rights and interests of people with vision loss are represented in their nation's public policies. In addition to its New York City headquarters and Public Policy Center in Washington, DC, AFB maintains offices in Atlanta, Dallas, Huntington, WV, and San Francisco. AFB is also proud to house the Helen Keller Archives and honor the over forty years that Helen Keller worked tirelessly with AFB to expand possibilities for people with vision loss.

GoodMaps, Inc. is a private company that specializes in autonomous wayfinding and designs with inclusivity in mind. The company is based in Louisville, KY and was founded in 2019 by Jose Gaztambide, who has been the CEO since then. The company has developed a platform that simplifies the deployment and upkeep of digital maps, eliminating the need for complicated and high-maintenance installations. GoodMaps has partnered with Walmart to implement their technology in the Torres Lindavista store. GoodMaps has also partnered with several accessibility organizations, including What3Words, National Federation of the Blind, and Be My Eyes, to make their technology more accessible to everyone.