[Ct-nfb] FW: National Federation of the Blind Names Casey L. Robertson 2012 Distinguished Educator of Blind Children

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Subject: National Federation of the Blind Names Casey L. Robertson 2012
Distinguished Educator of Blind Children

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:
Chris Danielsen
Director of Public Relations
National Federation of the Blind
(410) 659-9314, extension 2330
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cdanielsen at nfb.org

National Federation of the Blind Names Casey L. Robertson
2012 Distinguished Educator of Blind Children

Dallas, Texas (July 2, 2012): The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) has
named Casey L. Robertson, an itinerant teacher of blind students in
Mississippi, as its 2012 Distinguished Educator of Blind Children.  Ms.
Robertson was presented with the award at the NFB's seventy-second annual
national convention, held at the Hilton Anatole Hotel in Dallas, Texas.

Ms. Robertson has been a teacher since 2000, and began specializing in the
education of blind students four years ago.  She currently works as an
independent contractor, teaching five blind students across four different
school districts in Mississippi.  She instructs her students in everything
from Braille to adaptive technology to orientation and mobility.  In
addition to her teaching, Ms. Robertson also spearheaded the effort to start
a new Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning (BELL) program in
Nebraska  and actively advocates for blind children, both in her area and
throughout the country, to receive Braille instruction.

Dr. Marc Maurer, President of the National Federation of the Blind, said:
"Ms. Robertson has dedicated both her career and a great deal of her
personal time to ensuring that blind students are given the tools for
independence and academic success.  Ms. Robertson's dedication is
exemplified in her advocacy and her work with the BELL program, ensuring
that blind students all over the country, not just those that she teaches,
are given the opportunity to succeed.  The National Federation of the Blind
commends Ms. Robertson for her unwavering commitment to the education of
blind students."

Ms. Robertson received her bachelor's degree in elementary education and a
master's degree in gifted studies from the Mississippi University for Women,
and her master's degree in education from Louisiana Tech University.   

The Distinguished Educator Award carries with it a $1,000 prize and a trip
to the 2012 NFB National Convention in Dallas.  While in Dallas, Ms.
Robertson will address several hundred parents and educators of blind
children and have an opportunity to share her experience and insights with
many people interested in improving the education of blind students.


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About the National Federation of the Blind

With more than 50,000 members, the National Federation of the Blind is the
largest and most influential membership organization of blind people in the
United States.   The NFB improves blind people's lives through advocacy,
education, research, technology, and programs encouraging independence and
self-confidence.  It is the leading force in the blindness field today and
the voice of the nation's blind.  In January 2004 the NFB opened the
National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute, the first research and
training center in the United States for the blind led by the blind.










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