American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults
Future Reflections Winter 2025 WHAT�S HAPPENING
“As a parent of a blind child, I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to receive these books for free. Reading is a crucial component of my child’s education and development, and having access to a diverse range of books will undoubtedly have a positive impact on their learning journey.”
The American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults is dedicated to fostering literacy and joy through its Free Braille Books Program. Each year, we place thousands of Braille books in the hands of blind children and youth across the country, nurturing a lifelong love of reading and learning.
This program offers more than books. It strengthens family bonds. The thrill of discovering a new Braille story, the shared laughter during a favorite tale, and the excitement of reading together create priceless memories for families with blind children.
By promoting Braille literacy and supporting blind students in their education, the American Action Fund is building brighter futures. This work is made possible through the generosity of people like you. Your tax-deductible gift to the American Action Fund helps expand the reach of the Braille Books Program, bringing the joy of reading to even more families.
Together, we can open a world of imagination, knowledge, and connection for young blind readers. Join us in making homes and classrooms more inclusive and joyful, one Braille book at a time.
Recently we announced our book selections for 2025. They include the following:
Jo Jo Makoon’s Rule School by Dawn Quiggly
Magnificent Makers #9: Rolling Through the Rock Cycle by Theanne Griffith
My Fox Ate My Homework by David Blaze
My Fox Ate My Cake by David Blaze
My Fox Ate My Alarm Clock by David Blaze
Cooking Class: 57 Recipes Kids Will Love to Cook and Eat by Dianna F. Cook
My Fox Begins by David Blaze
My Fox Ate My Report Card by David Blaze
My Fox, My Friend Forever by David Blaze
My Pokemon Cookbook: Delicious Recipes Inspired by Pikachu and Friends by Victoria Rosenthal
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood by Fred Rogers
Super Fun Family Card Games: 75 Games for All Ages by Corinne Schmitt.
Read the 2025 Braille Books Program Press Release here: https://actionfund.org/2025-braille-books-program-announcement.
By supporting the American Action Fund, you’re not just helping a program; you’re investing in making family lives better and creating a more inclusive world for the blind community. Join us by having a lasting impact, ensuring that Braille books continue to bring joy, connection, and shared experiences to blind people and their families across the nation.
Your support helps us keep our resources free of charge for blind children and adults. You can contribute to the Action Fund in three easy ways.
Make a gift online by visiting https://actionfund.org/donate.
Give over the phone by calling 410-659-9315.
Send a check made out to “American Action Fund.” Mail it to 1800 Johnson Street, Baltimore, MD 21230.
Often the simplest and most significant way to make a charitable contribution is to plan a legacy gift. Creating a lasting impact is easier than you might think. Choose an option that works best for your circumstances.
You can plan to give all or part of a bank account, insurance proceeds, investment assets, real estate, or a retirement account. You can even give a required minimum distribution from your IRA directly to charity and avoid taxes on the distribution. After taking care of your loved ones, you could bequeath a specific dollar amount or a percentage of your estate to an organization whose mission is important to you.
The American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults Legacy Society recognizes and honors the generosity of friends of the Action Fund who have chosen to leave a legacy through a will or other planned giving option.
If you wish to give part or all of an account, simply fill out a POD (payable on death) or TOD (transfer on death) form. For pensions and insurance assets, simply designate a charity as a beneficiary. If you would like to leave a legacy to the Action Fund in your will, simply include the following language:
I give, devise, and bequeath unto the American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults, 1800 Johnson Street, Suite 100, Baltimore, Maryland 21230, a Maryland nonprofit corporation, the sum of $______________ (or) _________ “percent of my net estate” or “the following stocks and bonds”: ____________________, to be used for its worthy purposes on behalf of blind persons.
If you have questions or would like more information, please reach out to Patti Chang at 410-659-9315 or [email protected]. If you have included the American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults in your will or have made some other provision for a future gift, please contact Patti so we can recognize you as a member of our Legacy Society.
Legacy gifts carry the values and ideals that have been important to you throughout your lifetime and provide for generations of blind children and adults. Please consider the American Action Fund in your future plans.