[CT-NFB] FW: Jolene helps people with disabilities succeed in school and career

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Hi, a nice article about a counselor at Board of Ed and services for the blind. Beth  

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Subject: FW: Jolene helps people with disabilities succeed in school and career

Hi, here is the article from Bookshare on Jolene Nemeth that we talked about in the meeting today.

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Subject: Jolene helps people with disabilities succeed in school and career

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