Stephanie Enyart

Stephanie Enyart is a prominent disability rights advocate currently serving as the Chief Public Policy and Research Officer at the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB). With over 20 years of experience in advocating for individuals with disabilities, she has made significant contributions to policy and research aimed at enhancing accessibility and inclusion.

Professional Background

• Chief Public Policy and Research Officer: Enyart has been in this role since April 2018, where she leads AFB's efforts in public policy and research, focusing on critical areas such as education, employment, technology, and transportation. She established the AFB Public Policy and Research Institute, which conducts mixed-methods research to inform advocacy strategies.13

• Previous Roles:

  • Disability & Inclusion Advisor at the Corporation for National and Community Service (2013-2018), where she provided guidance to nonprofit organizations on inclusion practices.12
  • Skadden Fellow at both the Disability Rights Advocates and the Judge David L. Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law, focusing on disability rights.24

• Founding President of the National Association of Law Students with Disabilities, demonstrating her commitment to promoting disability rights within legal education.13

Education

Enyart holds a Bachelor's degree from Stanford University and a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from UCLA School of Law, where she was actively involved in disability advocacy initiatives during her studies.23

Current Initiatives

In addition to her role at AFB, Enyart was appointed by President Biden to serve on the U.S. Access Board in April 2023. She leads a cross-disability coalition that advocates for clearer regulations and legislative solutions regarding the accessibility of digital platforms.13

Personal Life

Stephanie Enyart is blind and is a dedicated mother of two daughters. Her personal experiences enrich her advocacy work, allowing her to approach issues from both professional and personal perspectives.12