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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:
Chris Danielsen
Director of Public Relations
National Federation of the Blind
(410) 659-9314, extension 2330
(410) 262-1281 (Cell)
cdanielsen at nfb.org


National Federation of the Blind Announces
2013 Scholarship Program Winners


Baltimore, Maryland (May 7, 2013): The National Federation of the Blind 
(NFB), the nation's oldest and largest organization of blind people, today 
announced the winners of its 2013 Scholarship Program, which awards thirty 
scholarships each year to recognize achievement by blind scholars.  The 
winners are listed below in alphabetical order with their home states and 
vocational goals:

·         Conrad Austen, MD: History professor and disability historian
·         Cody Bair, CO: Tax accountant (CPA)
·         Riki Burton, KY: Teacher of the blind and visually impaired
·         Mark Colasurdo, NJ: Doctor and research scientist in biological 
engineering
·         Angela Dehart, KY: Elementary special education teacher (including 
severe disabilities)
·         Stephanie DeLuca, TN: Structural biology scientist with focus on 
biomolecules
·         Meg Dowell, IL: Dietetic nutritionist, researcher, and journalist
·         Albert Elia, MA:  Lawyer - high tech disability and intellectual 
property law
·         Molly Faerber, RI: Fiction author, writing instructor, publisher
·         Kristin Fleschner, MA: Lawyer, federal government analyst
·         Juna Gjata, MA: Undecided - considering journalist
·         Fredrick Hardyway, KS: University professor of world history
·         Natasha Hubbard, VA: Social worker, professional counselor, and 
life coach
·         Edgar Johnson, SC: High school history teacher
·         Tyler Kavanaugh, KS: Software developer of accessible appliances
·         Mi So Kwak, CA: High school teacher/college professor
·         Domonique Lawless, LA: Cane travel (O&M) instructor of blind 
students
·         Alex Loch, MN: Physical therapist
·         Brooke Lovell, UT: Marriage and family therapist
·         Julie McGinnity, MO: Professor of voice and performer
·         Mona Minkara, FL: University professor/researcher in quantum 
chemistry
·         Disa Muse, OK: Adult education instructor, disability advocate
·         Treva Olivero, LA:  Teacher of blind students, K-12
·         Steven Phelps, UT: Licensed social worker, administrator, and 
advocate
·         Kaitlin Shelton, OH: Board-certified music therapist
·         Jermaine Siqueiros-Ramirez, CA: Vocational rehabilitation 
counselor, rehabilitation psychologist
·         Ivy Wanta, NY: Scientific researcher, possibly in physics
·         Kathryn Cornell Webster, CT: Actuarial scientist and motivational 
speaker
·         Matthew Yeater, IN: Professor of theology and evangelist
·         Stephanie Zundel, NJ: Speech pathologist in a hospital setting

"These students represent academic excellence, and many of them are 
doubtless future leaders of this nation's blind," said Dr. Marc Maurer, 
president of the National Federation of the Blind.  "They are forging a path 
in disciplines as varied as engineering, theology, special education, law, 
and psychiatry.  They are proof of our conviction that we, the blind of this 
nation, can compete on terms of equality with our sighted peers, and we are 
very proud of their accomplishments."

In July each winner will attend the NFB's seventy-third annual national 
convention in Orlando, Florida, where the Scholarship Committee will spend 
several days getting to know each student and then decide which scholarship 
(ranging in value from $3,000 to $12,000) to award each of them.  The 
scholarship winners will then be announced at the banquet of the NFB 
convention on Saturday, July 6.

For more information on the National Federation of the Blind Scholarship 
Program, visit www.nfb.org/scholarships .


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About the National Federation of the Blind

The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) is the oldest, largest, and most 
influential nationwide membership organization of blind people in the United 
States.  Founded in 1940, the NFB advocates for the civil rights and 
equality of blind Americans, and develops innovative education, technology, 
and training programs to provide the blind and those who are losing vision 
with the tools they need to become independent and successful.  We need your 
support.  To make a donation, please go to www.nfb.org.




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