[MDABS] Sad News

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Hello All,

 

I am sorry to report that Susan Baker died after a very long battle with
lung disease.  For the past several decades, Susan came to our state
conventions to recognize students who overcame challenges and achieved
progress in the skills of blindness.  The presentation of the Jennifer Baker
Award was always a highlight.  Like the students we recognized Jennifer
Baker, Susan's daughter, achieved many things that the "experts said she
could never do."  Jennifer not only learned to read and write Braille, but
was an avid reader who thoroughly enjoyed the opportunities that books
offered to her.  We will continue to offer the Jennifer Baker award at our
convention but we will miss Susan's presence.  May she rest in peace.

 

Sharon Maneki, Director of Legislation and Advocacy

National Federation of the Blind of Maryland

410-715-9596

 

The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland knows that blindness is not
the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back.

 

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